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Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Zia became the country’s first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years. Source link
'No worries': Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan
Trump shrugged off the drills which come two weeks after the US announced an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan. Source link
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites. Source link
The fight over Christian nationalism in a small Tennessee town
A controversy kicked off after two religious podcasters moved into an Appalachian hill town deep in the Bible Belt. Source link
Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes second medical procedure for hiccups
The former far-right leader receives second treatment in three days for chronic hiccups. Source link
Naan: How the 'world's best bread' travelled from Islamic courts to our plates
Naan, a leavened flatbread, was once the food of nobility but is now a global culinary delight. Source link
Coups, elections and protests – a difficult year for democracy in Africa
Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent. Source link
Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever, as US pushes for peace deal
A steep rise in soldiers’ obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses. Source link
Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial
Somaliland wants international recognition – here’s why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now. Source link
Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit scheme
Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain. Source link