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Dr Sasa, Myanmar’s UN envoy, appointed by the disbanded parliament, says the country’s military is looking to cause as much pain and suffering as possible to retain control. Dr Sasa, fled Myanmar, also known as Burma on 1 February, the day of the military coup. He is asking the world to stand with the people…

Protests, in Myanmar, also known as Burma, must continue until there is democracy and freedom, Hannah says. She told BBC World News many of the protesters were aged just 17 or 18. “I am scared,” she said. “But we still have to fight for the democracy we want. “Me and my fellow protesters will fight…

Having to stay at home during the Covid pandemic has been tough on millions of people around the world. The restrictions have hampered training for elite athletes, especially ahead of Tokyo 2020. But some managed to keep themselves in shape through new and unusual methods.

Australia’s state of New South Wales has passed its 70% vaccination target, resulting in Sydney easing its 107-day lockdown. Non-essential shops, restaurants, bars, hair and beauty salons have reopened after being forced shut for almost four months. Patrons lined up across the city for the midnight reopening, excited to enjoy their new freedoms. Video by…

Belarus’s authoritarian leader says it is “absolutely possible” his forces helped migrants cross into Poland, but denies they were invited. Alexander Lukashenko has been accused by the EU of orchestrating the border crisis with Poland, Lithuania and Latvia in recent months in retaliation for sanctions imposed on Belarus for its brutal crackdown on opponents who…

A protester, Thuta, says he is prepared to die in the fight to restore democracy to Myanmar, also known as Burma. Thuta told BBC World News that he has lost four friends in protests against the military coup, and how soldiers had opened fire on civilians. “I’m prepared to be killed… live or die, I…