Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt. 

​Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.  

The BBC’s Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year. 

​The BBC’s Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.  

A key suspect in the murder of Bangladeshi Islamist radical Sharif Osman Hadi has denied involvement and refuted claims he fled to India. Faisal Karim Masud, identified as a primary suspect by Bangladesh, stated in a video message from Dubai that he is not involved in the killing and was forced to leave Bangladesh due to false implications.