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12 May 2022

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News imageThe T-90 Bhishma tank at Republic Day parade

Could India cut its defence ties with Russia?

India has been under pressure to distance itself from Russia over Ukraine, including reducing defence ties.

News imagewoman in pain

Take-at-home oral tablet can treat womb growths

It could help thousands of women avoid invasive surgery, experts advising the NHS say.

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How much plastic do you use in a week?

Participants will be given their personal plastic footprint at the end of the week.

News image: Delhi Mahila Congress President Amrita Dhawan and party workers demonstrating against the hike in cooking gas prices, hike in petrol, diesel at Vijay Chowk, outside Parliament House on March 22, 2022 in New Delhi, India

Millions hit hard as cooking gas prices soar in India

Many households in rural areas are forced to rely on wood for cooking as gas has become unaffordable.

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US surpasses one million deaths to Covid-19

Americans are taking stock after the pandemic's death toll in the US reaches a grim milestone.

News imageConstruction of Hinkley Point C in Somerset

UK’s nuclear push will add to bills, ministers say

Kwasi Kwarteng says there may be a "small effect" on energy bills under a new nuclear funding model.

News imageSri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse (R) and Sri Lankan Defence Ministry Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa (L) walk past Buddhist monks during the War Heroes religion ceremony in Colombo on May 9, 2013.

How Sri Lanka's war heroes became villains

The Rajapaksa brothers, hailed by many as heroes for winning the civil war, are now reviled as leaders.

News imageMilad

The pupils too afraid to return to school

A spate of Islamic State attacks have left Afghan students in fear and test Taliban security claims.

News imageMarharyta

Learning fast after escaping war

Ukrainian refugee Marharyta, nine, is learning English as she waits to start school in Manchester.

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