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Kharkiv residents sheltering underground for second week

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from a metro station where people have been sheltering from attacks.
Europe
Can China do more to stop Russia's war on Ukraine?

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, many are looking to China's response.
China
French designer giants suspend sales in Russia

Chanel, LVMH and Hermes announced on Friday they would temporarily suspend sales in the country.
Business

Sport

Australia legend Warne dies aged 52

Legendary Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies of a suspected heart attack aged 52.
Cricket
Ukraine top Paralympic medal table

Ukraine top the medal table with three golds on the first day of the Winter Paralympics in Beijing.
Winter Sports
'Adulation and scandal... but arguably cricket's best ever bowler' - Warne obituary

Why Shane Warne was one of cricket's greatest ever players, and also one of its most colourful characters.
Cricket

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Why office romance is inevitable

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Why this iconic monster is so scary

How the vampire from silent horror Nosferatu still terrifies, 100 years on
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How long Covid is affecting children

Some doctors fear the pandemic is creating a long-term health burden in children
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Is this Britain's 'Atlantis'?

Scientists have discovered that it's more than just a legend
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The rise of 'solo polyamory'

"I felt like monogamy would deny me something of myself"
Worklife
How your diet can treat diseases

The food we eat is one of the leading causes of illness
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News quiz: Who had the year's most played record?

How closely have you been paying attention to the headlines?
World
Drop the mic and jump the shark: Idioms explained

Modern idioms and where they came from
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