More than 5,000 orchids will be on display at the royal botanic gardens Kew in London from this weekend.

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Two children have died in Syria's refugee camps including a seven-day-old baby. Freezing cold weather over the past two weeks has swept across Idlib home to some two million displaced Syrians in freezing cold temperatures.

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The leader of the Islamic State, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Quraishi blew himself and his family members up during a US military raid in Syria in 2022. A look at America's war on Terror over past few years.

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A United Nations report suggests that Al Qaeda and ISIS operatives work freely under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.

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A horror-themed restaurant in Saudi Arabia is attracting horror film buffs from around the world. Tourism with a side of skulls and gore.

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Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar, who was admitted to a Mumbai hospital last month after testing positive for coronavirus has now been put on ventilator support.

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Mali happens to be Africa's leading cotton producer. Cotton is one of Mali's main sources of export revenue. But thousands of Malian cotton growers are facing sanctions imposed by ECOWAS in January, and they are demanding these countries should lift the sanctions that have been imposed on Mali.

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Are you also guilty of holding on to excessive digital data? If so, this video will help you deal with the issue.

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In the past few days, Tesla had to recall nearly 900,000 cars in the US alone due to various security flaws. Once again, Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk are being criticised for consciously selling faulty cars. We get you all the details in this video.

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The Covid 19 pandemic has reached yet another grim milestone in the United States. According to the John Hopkins University, the nation's cumulative death toll from the Covid 19 infections has surpassed the 900 000 mark. The latest number has been fueled by the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

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Malian farmers struggle to export 'White Gold'

In the northwestern region of the central African republic, peanut farming brings hope to the residents of a small town called Paoua. But insecurity in the area means it's dangerous for farmers to travel with their produce. Paoua is regularly targeted by armed groups that are seeking to control exports, here now is a report

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2022 Beijing Olympic games are facing a bit of a turbulent start. Around 500 Tibetans marched outside the International Olympic committee's headquarters on Thursday demanding freedom for their autonomous region.

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Facebook owner Meta Platforms shares plunge 26% late on Wednesday after the social media company posted a weaker-than-expected forecast, blaming Apple's privacy changes and increased competition for users from rivals like TikTok.

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Canada's Freedom Convoy protest is growing in size & strength. Truckers have gridlocked Canada's capital Ottawa. The movement is no longer just about Covid restrictions but also against PM Justin Trudeau's leadership.

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The transition to electric vehicles will put around 73,000 jobs at risk in Italy, metal workers' unions and a lobby group said on Thursday, calling on the government to start discussions on measures to support the automotive industry.

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In a fresh diplomatic blow to Myanmar's foreign minister, the ASEAN has blocked the Myanmar's military leader from the upcoming meeting which is scheduled to take place from the 16-17 February.

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Tesla Inc is recalling more than 817,000 vehicles in the United States because an audible alert may not activate when a vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled the seat belt, a US auto safety regulator said.

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Kamalturk Yalqun was one of several students chosen to help carry the Olympic flame ahead of the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. Today, he is an activist in the United States calling for a boycott of the Winter Games over China’s treatment of his Uyghur ethnic community.

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India has joined the world in diplomatically boycotting the Beijing Winter Olympics. Indian diplomats won't attend the opening & closing ceremonies; this after a Galwan soldier was made the Olympic torchbearer. Is China politicizing winter Olympics?

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Here are some of the top stories to start off your day:&nbsp;

After India decided that&nbsp;its Chargé d' Affaires (Cd’A) will not be attending the Winter Olympics, US&nbsp;State Department released a statement regarding&nbsp;Beijing’s and its&nbsp;ongoing attempts to intimidate its&nbsp;neighbours.&nbsp;Meanwhile, as the embattled UK leader attempts to deal with the&nbsp;growing crisis following anger over alcohol-fueled events held at his Downing Street office and home during Coronavirus lockdowns, four of his top aides seem to have deserted him.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-will-produce-graphic-propaganda-video-as-pretext-for-an-invasion-against-ukraine-us-450298">Russia will produce graphic propaganda video as pretext for an invasion against Ukraine: US</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/02/04/238320-us-troops1.jpg" />Pentagon officials said today that Russia could fabricate a pretext for an invasion of Ukraine.

"As part of this fake attack, we believe that Russia would produce a very graphic propaganda video, which would include corpses and actors that would be depicting mourners and images of destroyed locations," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-of-johnsons-closest-aides-desert-him-as-he-seeks-a-fresh-start-450297">Four of Johnson's closest aides desert him, as he seeks a fresh start</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/02/04/238321-stories-10.jpg" />

Boris Johnson's government has had a turbulent day after four of his closest aides resigned even as he tried to reset his government amid a series of scandals that have put him in peril.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-had-voiced-concerns-over-chinas-pattern-of-intimidating-neighbours-us-on-galwan-soldier-row-450307">We had voiced concerns over China's pattern of intimidating neighbours: US on Galwan soldier row</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/02/04/238327-shame11.jpg" />After India decided its Chargé d' Affaires (Cd’A) will not be attending the Winter Olympics after a PLA soldier who fought in Galwan Valley was made the torchbearer, the US State Department said it had earlier voiced concerns over&nbsp;Beijing’s pattern of ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virginity-tests-use-as-immigration-control-uk-governments-apology-still-pending-450301">Virginity test’s use as immigration control: UK government’s apology still pending</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/02/04/238324-test-1.jpg" />

The UK government is yet to apologise for the practice of virginity testing, despite it being made a criminal offence in November 2021 and the government recently adding a clause to make "virginity repair" or hymenoplasty surgery illegal in England and Wales.

Watch |&nbsp;Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan initiates mediation between Russia and Ukraine

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Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: After India decided that its Chargé d' Affaires (Cd’A) will not be attending the Winter Olympics, US State Department released a statement regarding Beijing’s and its ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours.

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: After India decided that its Chargé d' Affaires (Cd’A) will not be attending the Winter Olympics, US State Department released a statement regarding Beijing’s and its ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours. Meanwhile, as the embattled UK leader attempts to deal with the growing crisis following anger over alcohol-fueled events held at his Downing Street office and home during Coronavirus lockdowns, four of his top aides seem to have deserted him. Russia will produce graphic propaganda video as pretext for an invasion against Ukraine: US Pentagon officials said today that Russia could fabricate a pretext for an invasion of Ukraine. "As part of this fake attack, we believe that Russia would produce a very graphic propaganda video, which would include corpses and actors that would be depicting mourners and images of destroyed locations," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said. Four of Johnson's closest aides desert him, as he seeks a fresh start Boris Johnson's government has had a turbulent day after four of his closest aides resigned even as he tried to reset his government amid a series of scandals that have put him in peril. We had voiced concerns over China's pattern of intimidating neighbours: US on Galwan soldier row After India decided its Chargé d' Affaires (Cd’A) will not be attending the Winter Olympics after a PLA soldier who fought in Galwan Valley was made the torchbearer, the US State Department said it had earlier voiced concerns over Beijing’s pattern of ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbours. Virginity test’s use as immigration control: UK government’s apology still pending The UK government is yet to apologise for the practice of virginity testing, despite it being made a criminal offence in November 2021 and the government recently adding a clause to make "virginity repair" or hymenoplasty surgery illegal in England and Wales. Watch | Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan initiates mediation between Russia and Ukraine

Morning news brief: Johnson's top aides quit, China's Olympic torchbearer row and more

Washington has announced having evidence of a Russian plan to fake a Ukrainian attack as the plan will help Moscow justify the invasion of its neighbor. The claim from the US came as Russia accused Washington of escalating tensions.

United States claims Russia plotted to film fake attack to justify invading Ukraine

Amid tensions between Ukraine and Russia, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, all to help diffuse the crisis. Erdogan has reaffirmed his offer to host a Russia-Ukraine peace summit.

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan initiates mediation between Russia and Ukraine

The leader of the Islamic state has been killed in a counter-terror operation carried out by the United States in north-western Syria. The US president Joe Biden gave the green light to the operations on Wednesday.

US conducts counter-terrorism mission, ISIS leader blew himself up during raids

Residents of Lalibela struggle to recover from the horrors of the past. Over 20 Lalibela hotels were looted by the Tigray rebels.

Ethiopia: Remembering the horrors of the past

Meta's shares plummet 26% after Facebook reports a decline in daily active users

A French brewer has started using algae with a naturally-occurring pigment to turn their beer blue.

Rare drink: Sacrebleu! French brewers use algae to make blue beer

After Chinese Galwan soldier was made the Olympic torchbearer, India has announced a diplomatic boycott of the winter Olympics that have started today in Beijing. This means that India will not be sending its officials to the games, however, the country will still be sending its athlete to compete.

PLA Soldier who fought in Galwan became torchbearer in Beijing Olympics, India boycotts winter games

In the face of a series of scandals, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fighting for his premiership. As Johnson seeks to reset Downing street functioning, four of Boris Johnson's closest aides have resigned but the biggest setback came from Johnson's ally of 14 years Munira Mirza.

UK PM Boris Johnson's closest ally of 14 years Munira Mirza quits

Tensions continue in Balochistan even though its 40 hours after the first two separate attacks that were carried out in two different Baloch districts where militants attempted to storm into Pakistan's security forces camps.

Pakistan: 40 hours on, recovery operations continue In Baloch districts; at least 12 soldiers killed

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