World News: 12 February 2023

5000 pregnant Russians seek Argentine passports
The country doesn’t require visas for Russian tourists, incentivising the expectant mothers to enter in search of healthcare and citizenship for their children. An Argentine passport gives its holder access to 170 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index.
Argentina automatically grants birthright citizenship to children born in the country, and is one of the easiest countries in the world to become naturalised. Most foreign nationals can apply for citizenship after just two years of residency.

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Earthquake death toll tops 28,000, Turkey starts legal action
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged earlier in the week that the initial response was hampered by the extensive damage to roads and other infrastructure that made it difficult to reach some points. He also said the worst-affected area was 500 kilometers (310 miles) in diameter and was home to 13.5 million people in Turkey.
That has meant rescue crews have had to pick and choose how and where to help.
During a tour of quake-damaged cities Saturday, Erdogan said a disaster of this scope was rare and again referred to it as the "disaster of the century."

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New Zealand braces for severe storm Gabrielle after record floods
Gabrielle buffeted Australia's Norfolk Island overnight and has begun to lash the northernmost region of New Zealand.
Forecasters have issued "red" heavy wind and rain warnings for Auckland and Northland with 200mm of rain and winds of up to 130kph (80mph) expected.

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Brit Awards 2023: Harry Styles steals the show with four wins
Harry Styles has won all four Brit Awards he was nominated for, including best album, artist and pop/R&B act.
The show opened with his huge hit As It Was, which won song of the year.

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DR Congo soldiers get death sentence for cowardice against M23 rebels
According to the prosecution, the FARDC Commandos fled the fighting zone towards Sake town while shooting and caused panic among thousands of civilians who also abandoned their homes and fled towards Goma, Minova, and Mubambiro.

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Why are BP and Shell making so much money right now?
Big oil companies – from UK-based BP and Shell to international giants such as ExxonMobil and Norway’s Equinor – have been announcing astonishing profit figures.
They are all benefiting from rising oil and gas prices following the invasion of Ukraine.

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