He was taken to hospital for further tests as a precaution, according to broadcaster RTÉ.
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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Bolivia floods: Homes destroyed and animals rescued
The mayor of Cobija, a city in the north, declares the area a disaster zone because of heavy rain.
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Moon lander pictured on its side with snapped leg
The Odysseus robot broke a leg on touchdown but continues to stream data back to Earth
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Ugandan warlord's victims awarded share of $56m
Dominic Ongwen was convicted of crimes including rape, kidnapping and murder by the ICC.
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Bangs that sparked Titan sub search hope heard for first time
Noises that prompted hope in the search for the missing Titan submersible have been released to the media.
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Netanyahu and Biden spar over Israel-Gaza war support
Israel's PM says Americans back the war with Hamas, despite President Biden arguing it could "lose support".
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Navalny lawyer reportedly arrested in Moscow
Vasily Dubkov, who represented the Russian activist, was arrested for "violating public order", reports say.
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Monday, February 26, 2024
Dozens killed during prayers at Burkina Faso mosque
The authorities say it happened on the same day that churchgoers were killed during morning mass.
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College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift
The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.
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Sunday, February 25, 2024
Man sets himself on fire outside US Israeli embassy
An investigation into the incident under way, which happened in Washington DC.
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Thousands attend Bolsonaro rally in Brazil
Brazil's former president greets supporters in Sao Paulo as an investigation continues into the 2023 storming of Congress.
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At least 15 dead in Burkina Faso church attack
It the latest atrocity in the country to be attributed to Islamist militants.
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Bangladesh bans adopting elephants from the wild
Animal rights groups declared the move a "landmark order" that would protect against exploitation.
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Saturday, February 24, 2024
After 1,250 years women join Japan's (nearly) naked festival
Women take part despite some in the community suggesting it should remain a men-only event.
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US and UK carry out new strikes on Yemen's Houthis
The US says the allies targeted 18 sites, including missile storages, drones and radars.
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Zelensky insists Ukraine will win on war anniversary
Western leaders are in Kyiv in a show of solidarity as the country grapples with a range of setbacks.
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Friday, February 23, 2024
Early videos of Valencia fire show how flames spread
Experts say highly flammable cladding may have helped the fire spread.
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Eight in hospital after smell Sweden security HQ
Hundreds of security service workers are evacuated after reports of an unusual smell in the building.
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
X admits to taking down India farmers' protest posts
The micro-blogging site says it did so after receiving orders from the Indian government.
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Biden cancels $1.2bn in student loans
The move is expected to affect more than 150,000 eligible borrowers and will be applied automatically.
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Israeli report says Hamas sexual crimes 'systematic'
The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel found "identical patterns" at 7 October attack sites.
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Russia 'struggling with supply of weapons' for war
Reports of Russian shortages come as concerns over the provision of Western weapons to Ukraine mount.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Woolworths boss quits after TV interview
The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics.
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Pakistan parties reach formal coalition agreement
It comes after a contentious election where the largest party led by former-PM Imran Khan alleged vote-rigging.
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Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke jailed for child abuse
The former influencer is sentenced to between four and 60 years in prison for abusing her children.
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Putin denies plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space
The Russian president says Moscow has always been "categorically against" such deployments.
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Monday, February 19, 2024
How an asbestos scare has sent Sydney scrambling
In an escalating crisis, the toxic substance has been found at dozens of sites across the city.
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Poland spyware inquiry to quiz former ministers
Lawmakers are set to investigate claims the former government snooped on the phones of its opponents.
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Cape Town stink blamed on cattle ship
A "nauseating" stench engulfing the South African city comes from a ship carrying 19,000 cows, officials say.
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Sunday, February 18, 2024
Africa's 'flying presidents' under fire for foreign trips
The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.
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Israel sets deadline for ground offensive in Rafah
A war cabinet member says unless Hamas frees all hostages by 10 March an assault will begin in Rafah.
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More than 50 shot dead in Papua New Guinea ambush
The country has long struggled with tribal violence, but the killings are believed to be the worst in years.
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British Museum facing online calls to return Easter Island statue
A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island.
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Saturday, February 17, 2024
A US soldier killed two at Mount Fuji. So why must Japan apologise?
The early release of Ridge Alkonis, who killed two in a car accident, stirs unease over US-Japan relations.
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The Oscar-winning film that captured Navalny's life and possible death
The director of the 2022 Oscar-winning film speaks of his shock at the death of Alexei Navalny.
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Gaza ceasefire talks not very promising, says Qatar
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to carry on the war against Hamas regardless of international pressure.
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Navalny's team accuses Russia of 'hiding' his body
An ally of the opposition activist, who died on Friday, says officials are "trying to cover traces".
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Friday, February 16, 2024
Is Russia about to win another victory in Ukraine?
With Russia on the verge of taking Avdiivka, the Ukrainians have tough choices to make.
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Navalny's moments of defiance as Putin's fiercest critic
See key moments in Alexei Navalny's career as an outspoken critic of President Putin.
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Senegal election delay ruled unlawful
The Constitutional Court annuls President Macky Sall's decree moving this month's vote to December.
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Seychelles drops opposition leader's witchcraft case
Patrick Herminie, who wants to run for the presidency, says the case was politically motivated.
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Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps
BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Top Republican warns of 'serious' national security threat
The White House said the threat is not imminent and will brief congressional leaders on Thursday.
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Men's conference: How some Kenyans mark Valentine's Day
Social media is awash with events enabling men to get away from the "pressures" of Valentine's Day.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours
Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents.
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Ransomware attack hits dozens of Romanian hospitals
Over 100 facilities have been affected with some doctors resorting to pen and paper.
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Monday, February 12, 2024
Israel’s assault on Rafah looms, but no plan yet to evacuate civilians
Aid agencies say there is nowhere safe to move the 1.5 million people now sheltering in the city.
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Europe needs a decade to build up arms stocks, says defence firm boss
The head of Rheinmetall, Germany's biggest defence firm, says Europe's ammunition stocks are currently empty.
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Sunday, February 11, 2024
Trump says he would not protect Nato allies who do not pay bills
Donald Trump says he would "encourage" Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to Nato members not paying their share.
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Israel-Gaza war: Biden tells Netanyahu plan needed for civilian safety in Rafah
The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there.
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Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'
The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets.
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Saturday, February 10, 2024
Israel-Gaza war: Warnings mount as Israel plans Rafah offensive
More countries urge Israel against any military operation in the southern Gazan city crammed with refugees.
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DR Congo violence: Panic in Goma as M23 rebels advance
The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east.
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Lunar New Year, from Beijing to New York
Festivities mark the end of the Year of the Rabbit and the start of the Year of the Dragon.
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Hungary president resigns live on TV over child abuse pardon
Katalin Novak steps down live on TV after pardoning man jailed for covering up sexual abuse at a children's home.
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Friday, February 9, 2024
Pakistan election: Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif each claim advantage
Independent candidates backed by jailed ex-PM Imran Khan have most seats so far, but he has no party.
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US Senator Chris Coons finds doppelganger in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Olaf Scholz, in the US to rally Ukraine aid, couldn't miss a chance to take a photo with his twin.
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Jowie Irungu convicted of murdering Monica Kimani, as Jacque Maribe acquitted by Kenyan court
The fiance of a popular news presenter is convicted of killing a businesswoman five years ago.
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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Nuclear fusion: new record brings dream of clean energy closer
Nuclear fusion still remains a long way off but brings the world one step closer to endless clean energy.
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What does Vladimir Putin gain from his Tucker Carlson interview?
The Russian leader's first interview with Western media since invading Ukraine comes at an opportune time.
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State of emergency declared in Iceland after volcanic eruption
Thousands of people are being urged to conserve hot water after key pipes were damaged.
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
French matchstick Eiffel Tower record bid ruled out over wrong matches
A French enthusiast who wanted to beat the world record is told he used the wrong matches.
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US Marines helicopter reported missing with five on board
Rescue teams are searching for the aircraft, which was flying to California from Las Vegas.
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Sebastián Piñera: Former president of Chile dies in helicopter crash
Sebastián Piñera was the Chilean president twice, and was also a billionaire businessman.
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Tucker Carlson to interview Russia's Putin
The ex-Fox News host will be the first Western journalist to interview Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Michigan school shooter's mother guilty of involuntary manslaughter
Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is the first US parent ever convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting by their child.
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Monday, February 5, 2024
Police apologise to alleged victim in ice hockey sexual assault case
It took years for Canadian police to lay charges against five current or ex-NHL players accused of sexual assault.
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McDonald's sales dented by Israel-Gaza boycotts
The chain said its fourth quarter sales failed to meet its target for the first time in four years.
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Footballer Dani Alves's rape trial begins in Spain
The ex-Brazil and Barcelona defender denies the assault, saying the sex was consensual.
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Sunday, February 4, 2024
Lionel Messi: Fans angered as World Cup winner fails to play in Hong Kong
Angry fans in Hong Kong boo Inter Miami during a pre-season friendly game as World Cup winner Lionel Messi is left on the bench.
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Parisians vote for rise in parking fees for SUVs
The vote was called by mayor Anne Hidalgo, who says SUVs are dangerous and bad for the environment.
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Atmospheric river: Evacuations ahead of 'life-threatening' California storm
People in some areas are told to evacuate ahead of "one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory".
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Saturday, February 3, 2024
Tryfan: Woman scattering dad's ashes rescued on mountain
Kitty Harrison felt "proper doom" while precariously perched on a ledge on a notorious mountain.
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Chile wildfires: Nineteen killed as homes destroyed
More than two hundred residents have been reported missing in the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar.
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US strikes on Iraqi town of al-Qaim filmed
Video verified by the BBC shows US strikes on al-Qaim, Iraq.
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Friday, February 2, 2024
Italian mafia boss who escaped from prison using bed sheets recaptured in France
Marco Raduano had been on the run for a year before he was tracked down in Corsica, France.
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Sudan civil war: UN receiving reports of starvation deaths
As the fighting escalates the World Food Programme is unable to reach many of those in need.
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Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight off after Briton sustains cut
Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk is postponed after the Briton sustains a cut in training.
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Man in French court over missing endangered monkeys
The 20-year-old suspect denies stealing 14 rare squirrel monkeys from a tropical zoo near Marseille.
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Pressure grows on Kosovo's Serbs with currency curb
The country's decision to drop the currency used by its Serb minority sparks fears of renewed tensions.
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US sanctions Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
The US president sanctions four Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians.
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