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Deadly inferno devastates Iraqi Covid ward

At least 82 people were killed after an oxygen canister exploded.

The blaze, which killed at least 82, is thought to have been caused by an exploding oxygen canister. Some people were forced to jump from windows to escape the burning building. Also: Iran's foreign minister is caught on tape criticising the hardline Revolutionary Guards. And lockdown languishing – how the pandemic is creating new states of mind.

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  • Iraq hospital fire

    • Iraq hospital fire

      There is anger in Iraq after more than 80 people died in a hospital in Baghdad

      Duration: 02:36

  • India covid

    • India covid

      India is starting to get help from other countries including the UK and the EU

      Duration: 03:07

  • Iranian politics

    • Iranian politics

      The Iranian foreign minister has raised tensions between hardliners and reformers

      Duration: 02:48

  • Somalia

    • Somalia

      There has been intense fighting between factions of the armed forces

      Duration: 01:05

  • International space relations

    • International space relations

      International solidarity in space took a hit as Russia announced they will leave in 2025

      Duration: 03:50

  • Armenian genocide

    • Armenian genocide

      The Armenian Prime Minister has resigned after Joe Biden recognised genocide during WW1

      Duration: 04:17

  • Indonesian submarine

    • Indonesian submarine

      The Indonesian navy has said they have found a submarine that went missing broken up

      Duration: 01:02

  • MI6 climate change

    • MI6 climate change

      MI6 said it is monitoring other countries commitments to climate change

      Duration: 01:29

  • Languishing

    • Languishing

      The New York Times used 'Languishing' to describe emotions of covid recovering countries

      Duration: 05:19

  • Josh day

    • Josh day

      Hundreds of people in a Nebraska park competed over the name Josh Swain

      Duration: 02:50

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