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Africa's week in pictures: 25-31 March 2022 https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

UK farmers call for weedkiller ban over Parkinson’s fears https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease.

Energy price cap: Bill shock for millions as rises hit https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN A host of essential bills - dominated by energy - are rising from now with warnings of more to come.

The Papers: 'April Cruel Day' as prices rise on 'Bleak Friday' https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN Friday's front pages focus on the rise in energy and other household bills.

Quiz of the week: Oscars fashion, superyacht and Dyson's new gizmo https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

In pictures: Behind the shop facade https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN Photographer Jim Grover looks back at the life of Maurice Dorfman, who ran a fashion shop in Clapham.

Ukraine war: Cars appear to drive around landmines placed in road near Kyiv https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN A video posted on social media appears to show cars carefully driving around landmines near Kyiv.

Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slap, Academy says https://ift.tt/yIjGWN6 Will Smith was asked to leave Oscars ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused, Academy says

The Papers: Childbirth 'not safe' in England and Beckham raid https://ift.tt/yIjGWN6 Thursday's front pages focus on fallout of the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust maternity scandal.

Joe Biden signs anti-lynching bill in historic first https://ift.tt/uEJhCoO The US Congress has previously failed to pass anti-lynching legislation more than 200 times.

Rise of TikTots - under-age kids on social media https://ift.tt/uEJhCoO An annual survey of media habits, from Ofcom, reveals how under-age children use social media.

Joe Biden signs anti-lynching bill in historic first https://ift.tt/uEJhCoO The US Congress has previously failed to pass anti-lynching legislation more than 200 times.

Concert For Ukraine: Refugee stories centre stage as show raises £12m https://ift.tt/uEJhCoO The star-studded Concert For Ukraine raises £12.2m for the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Ukraine peace talks: The West calls for actions not words from Russia https://ift.tt/uEJhCoO The West calls for actions not words after the first sign of progress in peace talks.

Iran detainee Ashoori: ‘I should have been back earlier’ https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa British-Iranian Ashoori, who was freed from prison in Iran, has spoken about his experience.

SEND review: Children to receive earlier support in new government plans https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa Critics say more urgency is needed to fix a "broken system", as a long-awaited review is published.

Dyfed-Powys Police: Chief wants one Welsh force https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa Dyfed-Powys Police boss Richard Lewis says the service should be unified by 2030.

The Papers: Abramovich poisoning and first Partygate fines https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa The alleged chemical poisoning of the Russian tycoon and fines for Downing Street parties lead the papers.

Knoydart community owns Britain's remotest mainland pub https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa Locals succeed in their bid to buy The Old Forge on the Knoydart Peninsula in a landmark deal.

'You Have Not Been Forgotten': Former Missionary's Passionate Message to Ukrainians https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, the suffering there has touched millions across the world. 

Can the super-rich solve America's budget problem? https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett.

Russian oligarchs: Where do they hide their 'dark money'? https://ift.tt/16TYuRC Russians have an estimated $1tn hidden around the world and countries are trying to find it.

Oscars fashion: Red carpet in pictures https://ift.tt/16TYuRC See which stars impressed on the famous red carpet on Hollywood's biggest night.

Newspaper headlines: Putin 'wants to divide Ukraine' and royal reforms https://ift.tt/16TYuRC Claims that Moscow hopes to split Ukraine in two "like Korea" and plans for a royal shake-up lead the papers

Russian oligarchs: Where do they hide their 'dark money'? https://ift.tt/16TYuRC Russians have an estimated $1tn hidden around the world and countries are trying to find it.

Ukraine: UK lawyer appointed to probe war crime claims https://ift.tt/16TYuRC The former International Criminal Court judge will advise Ukraine's prosecutor, attorney general says.

Israel attack: Two shot dead in Hadera https://ift.tt/16TYuRC Six other people were injured in the attack by two gunmen in the city of Hadera.

Army boss raises partition fears: Ukraine round-up https://ift.tt/16TYuRC Ukraine's military intelligence chief fears a Korea-style outcome as Biden's jab at Putin makes further waves.

Ukraine war: Chernobyl’s vodka producer remains defiant https://ift.tt/k1z2drt A company that produces Chernobyl’s ‘Atomik vodka’ releases new products, donating profits to Ukraine's refugees.

China: How is its zero-Covid strategy changing? https://ift.tt/k1z2drt Its worst spike in cases since the start of the pandemic has prompted a policy rethink.

The Palestinian cancer centre that can't take patients https://ift.tt/k1z2drt Palestinians with the disease are being turned away from hospital lacking the funds to treat them.

Nigeria - where President Buhari had to say sorry for a power cut https://ift.tt/k1z2drt The lights went out across Nigeria when fuel shortages coincided with the collapse of the power grid.

Soldiers on patrol outside Kyiv confront Russian drone threat https://ift.tt/k1z2drt On patrol with a Ukrainian defence unit carrying out aerial reconnaissance around Kyiv.

Sidney Poitier's daughter on his Oscars legacy https://ift.tt/k1z2drt Sidney Poitier's daughter discusses the late Oscar winner's influence on civil rights and cinema.

England in West Indies: Joe Root's side facing defeat in Grenada after disastrous day https://ift.tt/k1z2drt England set for another humiliating defeat after enduring a disastrous third day of the decisive third Test against West Indies in Grenada.

Gretchen Whitmer: Court hears of violent plot to abduct US governor https://ift.tt/TFPDefi A former co-conspirator said the accused plotters were seeking the "ignition" for a second civil war.

World freedoms at stake, President Biden tells US troops https://ift.tt/TFPDefi President Joe Biden tells US troops in Poland that global democracy is at risk amid Ukraine war.

Prophecy Told KY Church Years Ago to Prep for Refugees - Their Bake Sale Just Raised $145,000 to Help Ukrainians https://ift.tt/TFPDefi Last weekend, a bake sale at a Ukrainian church located in Nicholasville, Kentucky raised a whopping $145,000 for Ukrainian refugees. 

US charges four Russians over hacking campaign on energy sector https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk US prosecutors say the alleged hackers placed malware in safety systems at energy plants worldwide.

Italy knocked out in World Cup play-offs https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk European champions Italy will not play in the 2022 World Cup after being stunned by North Macedonia in their play-off in Palermo.

Top US court backs right to be touched at execution by pastor https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk Inmate John Henry Ramirez wants a pastor to touch him and say a prayer during his execution in Texas.

The Papers: Biden's chemical weapon warning and 'Shame on' P&O https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk Rising tensions with Russia and criticism of a ferry firm boss are among a mix of stories in the papers.

Ukraine daily roundup: World leaders show united front at major summits https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk It was a busy day of international diplomacy on Thursday, with several emergency summits taking place.

Ukraine war: BBC World Service granted emergency funding https://ift.tt/GKey6N1 The government grants more than £4m to the World Service to help fight Russian disinformation.

The Papers: 'No heat to eat' as 'Sunak told: slash more taxes' https://ift.tt/GKey6N1 Thursday's front pages respond to Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement.

'God Called Me Here': YWAM Missionaries Share Why They Remain in Ukraine, Despite the Danger https://ift.tt/CB42bXd Staff with Youth With a Mission in Ukraine have decided to stay, despite the danger, and minister to those in need.

Some Disney staff stage walkout over Florida LGBT law https://ift.tt/CB42bXd A handful of staff join a protest against the company's "apathetic" response to Florida's education bill.

US rolls back Trump-era tariffs on UK steel https://ift.tt/CB42bXd The deal follows similar agreements the US has reached with allies including the European Union.

'It Is Horrifying': CBN's Operation Blessing Brings Aid to Ukrainian Refugees Arriving in Poland https://ift.tt/CB42bXd Refugees arriving in Poland are exhausted, traumatized, and fearful for the future.

Ukraine war: Russian soldiers fire on Kherson protesters https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7 Protesters in Kherson scattered as explosions are heard and shots were fired by Russian soldiers.

Texas is battling over 170 wildfires https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7 Over the past week, wildfires have burned over 100,000 acres across the US state.

A young soldier's funeral and a city facing starvation - Ukraine war daily round-up https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7 Fears that Russia wants to starve Mariupol into surrender, and a young soldier isolated from his family is buried.

Custom Lego Minifigure of Zelenskyy Raises Over $145K for Much-Needed Aid to Ukrainian Refugees https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7 Custom toymaker Citizen Brick (CB) launched a campaign last week to raise money for the people of Ukraine by creating a Lego-style minifigure of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 

What does Putin want and will Russia end its war? https://ift.tt/vrb3x7z Weeks after President Putin ordered an invasion, the goals he set appear to have been watered down.

The Papers: Russia accused of genocide, and 'fuel duty cut' https://ift.tt/vrb3x7z Several of Monday's papers lead with Ukraine likening Vladimir Putin's actions to those of the Nazis.

E-waste: Royal Mint wants to turn your old phone into gold https://ift.tt/vrb3x7z The Royal Mint has found a way to turn old circuit boards from phones, computers and TVs into gold.

Kenya’s Killer Roads: Dodgy driving licences and dangerous vehicles in Kenya https://ift.tt/vrb3x7z Kenya’s road accidents and deaths are on the rise, Africa Eye reveals cracks in Kenya’s road safety systems.

Ukraine conflict: The wounded children of Putin's war https://ift.tt/vrb3x7z Survivors from the bombardment of Mariupol are bearing the physical and mental scars of the conflict.

William and Kate dance and taste chocolate during day two of Belize tour https://ift.tt/vrb3x7z "They were shaking their waists like nobody's business," said a local woman who danced with the duke.

Breakdancing changed my life https://ift.tt/brQxvMs A dancer from Vietnam says breaking kept him away from drugs and helped him deal with family problems.

Ukraine war: Boris Johnson sparks fury after comparison to Brexit https://ift.tt/brQxvMs Donald Tusk and Conservative peer Lord Barwell are among those criticising Boris Johnson's comments.

Six Nations: France beat England to sweep to Grand Slam https://ift.tt/brQxvMs France strut to a first Grand Slam in 12 years as they run in three tries to comfortably see off England in front of a jubilant Stade de France.

Ukraine war: Jewish children airlifted to Israel https://ift.tt/7KYiAqD In Israel, some 90 Ukrainian children have been dressing up for the joyful Jewish holiday of Purim.

War in Ukraine: America is learning the art of humility https://ift.tt/7KYiAqD Forget shock and awe, this is an era of caution for a superpower using diplomacy not military force.

P&O Ferries security ‘treated staff like criminals’ https://ift.tt/7KYiAqD Sacked P&O Ferries crew "felt intimidated" when security guards were deployed on ship.

Ukraine war: Empty prams lined up in Lviv for children killed in war https://ift.tt/7KYiAqD Each of the 109 prams in Lviv are a tribute to the number of children who have died in the war so far.

Ukraine war: Empty prams lined up in Lviv for children killed in war https://ift.tt/7KYiAqD Each of the 109 prams in Lviv are a tribute to the number of children who have died in the war so far.

Child, 13, driving pickup in deadly Texas crash that killed nine https://ift.tt/4nJdDjx A 13-year-old was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying student athletes, officials say.

Ukraine conflict round-up: Putin's peace demands and a new 'Russian wall' https://ift.tt/4nJdDjx Rescue workers search for survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing as Russia's advance grinds on.

Ukraine conflict: Biden brands Putin a 'war criminal' https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm The off-the-cuff remark prompts Russia to call the comment "unforgiveable rhetoric".

Ros Atkins On... Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and the Iran debt https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm Ros Atkins takes a look at the reasons why two British-Iranian nationals are freed after years in prison.

War in Ukraine: Fourth Russian general killed - Zelensky https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm The news raises questions over why senior Russian officers are getting so close to the fighting.

Man United's Pogba reveals burglary at his home https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says his home was burgled during his side's Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

NYC's Met opera house hosts concert in support of Ukraine https://ift.tt/oM0V8jO The Metropolitan Opera holds a concert for Ukraine, opening with the war-torn country's national anthem.

War in Ukraine: What happened on day 20 of Russia's invasion https://ift.tt/oM0V8jO Three PMs visit Kyiv, while staff at a hospital in Mariupol say they are being held like hostages.

War in Ukraine: What happened on day 20 of Russia's invasion https://ift.tt/oM0V8jO Three PMs visit Kyiv, while staff at a hospital in Mariupol say they are being held like hostages.

Marina Ovsyannikova: TV protest 'was my own decision' https://ift.tt/oM0V8jO The Russian state TV employee who staged an anti-war protest during a live bulletin speaks to reporters outside court.

Russia Closes in on Ukraine's Capital City as Fear Over Chemical Weapons Looms https://ift.tt/oM0V8jO Twenty days into the war and Ukrainians continue to fight back as Russian forces turn to bombing more civilians. Now, there's fear over potential chemical attacks. 

Potholes near Sir Rod Stewart's Essex home to be fixed in April https://ift.tt/tV9mwsp The local authority announces a plan of action after Sir Rod posts videos of himself with a shovel.

War in Ukraine: What happened on day 19 of Russia's invasion https://ift.tt/tV9mwsp Drone footage shows destruction of Mariupol, and protesters target an oligarch's London mansion.

War in Ukraine: What happened on day 19 of Russia's invasion https://ift.tt/tV9mwsp Drone footage shows destruction of Mariupol, and protesters target an oligarch's London mansion.

Newspaper headlines: 'War at Nato's door' as Putin has 'West in sights' https://ift.tt/SaFPsHm Russia's missile strike on a military base in the west of Ukraine carried a warning, Monday's papers suggest.

Ukraine war: Russians fire warning shots at Kherson rally against occupation https://ift.tt/SaFPsHm Residents in the city are seen chanting and waving Ukrainian flags as Russian tanks pass by.

William Hurt: Oscar-winning actor dies at 71 https://ift.tt/SaFPsHm His roles ranged from acclaimed 1980s dramas to playing General Thaddeus Ross in five Marvel films.

Isak Munda: The Orissa labourer who became a YouTube star https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0 Isak Munda says the platform has changed his life since he started posting videos.

Your pictures on the theme of 'urban landscape' https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0 A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

Indian evacuee: The kindness of Ukrainians saved my life https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0 From an airstrike bunker to his mum's relieved hugs, Vishnu tells how he and his dog fled Ukraine to India.

Will Russia's attack on Ukraine help thaw US-Venezuela relations? https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0 The ban on Russian oil exports is causing prices to surge, and leaders are revisiting some awkward friendships.

Roman Abramovich: Rabbi investigated over Portuguese citizenship https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0 Daniel Litvak helped Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich obtain Portuguese citizenship in 2021.

England in West Indies: Spirited tourists have to settle for draw in first Test https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0 England have to settle for a draw in the first Test against West Indies despite a spirited performance on the final day in Antigua.

Disney apologises for 'silence' on 'Don't Say Gay' bill https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R It comes after the BBC is shown a letter which also claims "gay affection" is cut from Pixar content.

France keep Six Nations Grand Slam dream alive https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R France keep alive their dreams of a first Grand Slam and Six Nations title since 2010 with a tense 13-9 victory over Wales.

The Papers: Kyiv faces siege and UK under fire over refugees https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R The coming battle for Ukraine's capital and the ongoing fallout from conflict dominate the headlines

Mariupol hospital attack: Pregnant woman hurt in bombing gives birth https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R Mariana Vishegirskaya, a beauty blogger, has reportedly given birth to a baby girl.

Ukraine: What happened on day 15 of Russia's invasion https://ift.tt/sGP1pug On the frontline in the battle for Kharkiv - and Ukrainians rescue their grandmothers from Russian shelling.

Watch: Our correspondent on the front line, with Ukraine’s troops https://ift.tt/sGP1pug The BBC spent a week with Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they fight to stop a further Russian advance.

Twitter blocks Russian claims on hospital attack https://ift.tt/sGP1pug Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been taken down.

The Ukraine-Russia Love That Knows No Borders: Churches Unite to Minister in Heart of Deadly Crisis https://ift.tt/sGP1pug As war rages in Europe, there's something else extraordinary happening in both Ukraine and Russia right now: a breathtaking display of unity between two peoples, even as their countries are at war. 

Ukraine war: Children of the Soviet era running from Russia https://ift.tt/BLU78xn A veteran of the Soviet-Afghan war is among many older Ukrainians now seeking refuge abroad.

Ukraine war: Children of the Soviet era running from Russia https://ift.tt/BLU78xn A veteran of the Soviet-Afghan war is among many older Ukrainians now seeking refuge abroad.

Ros Atkins on... food price rises and the Ukraine war https://ift.tt/BLU78xn Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine.

Ros Atkins on... food price rises and the Ukraine war https://ift.tt/BLU78xn Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine.

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 13 https://ift.tt/JQwfPm1 Some civilians are finally able to escape Russian bombardment. Here's your guide to day 13 of the war.

Ros Atkins on… The UK’s refugee response https://ift.tt/JQwfPm1 Ros Atkins looks at the UK's response to refugees fleeing Ukraine, and its family visa scheme.

Ukraine: Travel curfew halts Irish student's escape attempt https://ift.tt/JQwfPm1 A 19-year-old Irish woman living in Sumy is observing a travel curfew as she tries to leave Ukraine.

The Papers: Putin's 'cynical' refugee offer and UK urged to help https://ift.tt/N1M73S5 The growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and soaring energy prices lead Tuesday's front pages.

Ukraine war: 300 Ukrainians get visas via new scheme, says UK https://ift.tt/N1M73S5 It is an increase on the 50 previously announced, and thousands more are being processed.

Iowa tornadoes: Seven people killed, including two children https://ift.tt/N1M73S5 Seven people are dead after tornadoes packing winds of up to 138 mph (222kph) tore through Iowa.

Economic Crime Bill: MPs back law to speed-up oligarch sanctions https://ift.tt/N1M73S5 A plan to stop wealthy Russians using the UK to launder money gets through the Commons at a rapid rate.

Twitter is part of our war effort - Ukraine minister https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t Ukraine's youngest cabinet minister, 31-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov, is leading a cyber-battle against Russia.

Ukraine invasion: Volunteers 'working on autopilot' https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t Within hours of Russia’s invasion, all over Ukraine, volunteers offered their services.

The Papers: 'Running for their lives' as terror 'rains down' https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t Civilian attempts to flee Ukrainian cities being targeted by Russian forces lead Monday's papers.

Ukraine invasion: The children with cancer fleeing war at home https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t The NGO Herosi are trying to find places for the patients in medical care across Europe.

War in Ukraine: Taking cover in a town under attack https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t Jeremy Bowen was on the frontline in Irpin, as residents came under Russian fire while trying to flee.

War in Ukraine: Taking cover in a town under attack https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t Jeremy Bowen was on the frontline in Irpin, as residents came under Russian fire while trying to flee.

Zeebrugge disaster: Memorial service for 193 victims marks 35 years https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t People gather at a church in Kent to mark the 1987 ferry disaster which claimed 193 lives.

BBC Ukrainian editor: 'My mother called to say she'd managed to buy bread' https://ift.tt/zfmFOpt In the second week of war, the BBC's Ukrainian editor says empty shelves are an increasing reality.

Ukraine: We are at war - what do we tell our children? https://ift.tt/zfmFOpt In Ukraine, families are having to adapt to being at war. But what do you tell the children?