Taking on Germany’s tampon tax: 'Periods are not a luxury'
Their petition gained more than 180,000 signatures and led to a change in the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uadQbZ
Palau is first country to ban 'reef toxic' sun cream
The move is designed to protect marine life around the Pacific island state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37pe5OE
Ayia Napa: Mother of convicted Briton backs Cyprus boycott
The mother of a woman convicted of lying about being raped says she believes Ayia Napa is unsafe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rG...
North Korea threatens to resume nuclear and ICBM testing
Kim Jong-un says his country is developing a new 'strategic weapon', but leaves room for US talks. from BBC News - World https://i...
Australia fires: More than 200 homes burn down on coast
Australia's fires have killed at least three people in recent days and left hundreds homeless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
What year is it?
While lots of people are celebrating the start of 2020, it's a different year altogether for some. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria's capital Abuja
Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Are your friends bad for your health?
We tend to copy the way our friends and family behave, potentially leading us to put on weight or even divorce. from BBC News - World http...
Why mature dating apps are coming of age
An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love. from BBC News - World https://ift....
What does it mean to be a black traveller?
Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The region which legislates who you can love
LGBT activists are mounting legal battles against the Caribbean's colonial-era homophobic laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Australia wildfires: Fire truck overrun by bushfire flames
Firefighters in New South Wales take shelter in their truck as it is surrounded by flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37qbsw4
Syd Mead: 'Pivotal' Blade Runner designer dies
The artist and designer was praised for his "singular ability to visualise the future". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qb...
Russia-Poland row over start of WW2 escalates
Russia condemns the US ambassador to Poland for saying the Nazi-Soviet pact triggered World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Angola court orders seizure of Isabel dos Santos's assets
The ex-president's billionaire daughter has been targeted in an anti-corruption investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
New Zealand fireworks help usher in new decade
Auckland has become the world's first major city to celebrate the start of 2020 with a bang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tlT...
Australia fires: Military to be deployed to help rescue effort
Aircraft and ships will be sent to New South Wales and Victoria, where thousands fled to the coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Sydney mayor defends New Year's fireworks despite protests
Clover Moore said the city's celebrations would "give hope to people" as bushfires rage. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Shuri Castle: Appeal for images to 'rebuild' burned site online
The plan hopes to create a virtual 3D version of Japan's Shuri Castle, which was destroyed by fire. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India cold wave: Delhi reels from coldest day in more than a century
The maximum day temperature plummeted to 9.4C on Monday setting a new record for the chilliest day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Alabama police apologise for 'insensitive' homeless quilt photo
Two officers taped together cardboard signs begging for money, and posted the photo on Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MI6...
Kataib Hezbollah: Iraqis protest outside US Baghdad embassy
The protesters marched into the Green Zone, chanting "Death to America" and burning US flags. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Bushfires in Australia forces thousands to flee to beach
Residents in Mallacoota, Victoria, try to escape a wall of flames heading towards the coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36c0Kcp
Australia bushfire emergency: 'We were all terrified for our lives'
David Jeffrey was among thousands who fled to the beach in Mallacoota as fires approached the town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
'I feel complete' in Uganda - George the Poet
London-born spoken word artist and podcaster George the Poet reflects on belonging, diaspora and his Ugandan heritage before his first gig i...
Huawei: 'Survival will be our priority' in 2020
The firm admits life will be "difficult" after the Trump administration banned the firm in the US. from BBC News - World https:/...
The digital links of 2019's global protests
Protests in Hong Kong, Chile and the Middle East all shared an online presence which helped connect the movements. from BBC News - World h...
2019 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, the weird stories that caught the eye this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ndZch
Citizenship Act protests: Why fear has gripped Muslims in this Indian state
The Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh is living in fear after a new citizenship law came into effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
China internet: Top talking points of 2019 and how they evaded the censors
From rebellious numbers to state-backed trends, China's internet was a noisy place in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QyXM...
Africa's year in pictures 2019
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SHG1ZY
Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories
Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/359...
'Man on the Moon' moment - the year's big breakthroughs
The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35dMvSS
UK and US considered Nigeria naval blockade over Saro-Wiwa execution
The UK and US considered an oil embargo after activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged, document reveals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2t...
Libya conflict: Turkey to send deployment bill to parliament
It would allow Turkey to deploy troops in Libya, though it is not clear when it would be voted on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Sudan sentences 29 to death for teacher's killing in custody
The death penalty is given to intelligence agents who tortured a detained protester to death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZG2g46
Neil Innes: Monty Python songwriter dies aged 75
He was known as "The Seventh Python" as well as for The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and The Rutles. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ten brands that disappeared over the past decade
Toys R Us, Borders, Maplin and BHS are some big names that are no more on the High Street. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZC6nhl
Saudi court sentences man to death for stabbing Spanish theatre group
At least three people were wounded in last month's attack on members of a Spanish theatre group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Actress Sharon Stone blocked from dating app Bumble
Bumble told her it had received several reports that her profile was fake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35aqHYp
Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks to go ahead despite protests
A petition signed by more than 270,000 people had called for the fireworks display to be cancelled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Moscow brings in artificial snow for New Year in mild winter
Artificial snow is dumped in central Moscow so that snowboarders can still have their fun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tiuFkg
Lolita star Sue Lyon dies aged 73
The actress won a Golden Globe for her teenage performance in the controversial Stanley Kubrick film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Germanwings strike forces 180 flight cancellations
Cabin crew at Lufthansa's low-cost carrier are staging a three-day walkout in a long-running dispute. from BBC News - World https://if...
China jails 'gene-edited babies' scientist for three years
He Jiankui said he altered the genes of a set of twins to try to give them protection against HIV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
When Greta Thunberg met Sir David Attenborough
The teenage activist and veteran naturalist talk to each other for the first time (via Skype). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rJxJpu
Photo requests from solitary confinement
Artists and everyday people send images of life outside prison to inmates in solitary confinement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
South Korea to pardon 1,800 conscientious objectors
Men who refused mandatory military service were subjected to prison - and social stigma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sl2FN7
Tesla delivers its first 'Made in China' cars
The move comes as the US-China trade war US companies to shift production out of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F5cWQa
Kim Jong-un calls for 'positive and offensive' security policy
The North Korean leader was speaking to senior party officials at a meeting in Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SCROIQ
Gay in Nigeria: 'Everybody sees me as an abomination'
Five years on from Nigeria's Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, discrimination seems to have worsened. from BBC News - World https://i...
Autism diagnosis: 'I want 40 years of my life back'
People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien". from BBC News - Wo...
The Syrian town with more cats than people
The few remaining inhabitants of a bombed-out Syrian town take comfort from hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cats. from BBC News - World ht...
The best space images of 2019
With some blockbuster space missions underway, 2019 saw some amazing images beamed back to Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SC...
'We can give a lot of the power back to the fans'
How two friends created an online storytelling platform with more than 80 million global users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39qsB...
Hunting the missing millions from collapsed cryptocurrency
On the trail of almost half a billion dollars lost when the Wex exchange collapsed in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QtHsIO
Medieval combat: A Chinese knight fights for his dream
A Chinese teacher with a passion for medieval combat hopes to take his hobby to the next level. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SBts...
Texas church shooting: One killed before gunman shot dead by churchgoer
Members of congregation return fire at gunman who killed one person and critically wounded another. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pope Francis: It's good to talk, but not on mobiles
The pope cited Jesus, Mary and Joseph as an example of a family with good communication skills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37j7W...
US strikes militia bases in Iraq and Syria
One contractor was killed and several US troops and Iraqi personnel wounded on 27 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39jZ6r0
Putin thanks Trump for stopping terrorism in Russia
The Russian president says cooperation from US intelligence has prevented attacks within his country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
China launches new law to protect doctors
The announcement comes days after a female doctor was stabbed to death at work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/368orCm
Australia bushfires: Payments make firefighters 'feel valued'
Many volunteer firefighters in New South Wales have welcomed news of compensation for lost income. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36...
Monsey stabbing: Attack was domestic terrorism, NY governor says
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants new laws to prosecute hate-fuelled violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rBOB...
Monsey stabbing community reaction: 'We were scared but not surprised'
At least five people have been stabbed at the house of a rabbi in New York state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8sWXX
Yemen: Houthis blamed for attack on military parade
Houthi rebels have been blamed for a missile strike on a military parade that killed at least five. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The man who spent 30 years caring for crocodiles in Ethiopia
Tomas Tama has spent 30 years protecting the reptiles in Ethiopia, despite once being bitten. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37gAe1E
Russia and Ukraine in controversial prisoner swap
Authorities hope the long-awaited exchange will ease tensions between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39rhm1V
Australia fires: Thousands told to evacuate in Victoria
Residents and holidaymakers in a major tourist destination in Victoria are told to leave by Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Samoa lifts state of emergency over measles epidemic
A mass vaccination drive was put in place as the disease spread and killed 81 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2slhrU7
'World's oldest rhino' Fausta dies in Tanzania aged 57
Fausta, a female eastern black rhino, lived in the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/354mrJV
Monsey stabbing: Several wounded at home of New York rabbi
Police say five people were stabbed when an attacker entered the home during a Hanukkah party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37jgvOE
Trump faces criticism after sharing tweet naming alleged whistleblower
The president retweets a post naming the alleged whistleblower whose complaint led to his impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Why international rock stars are flocking to India
U2, who recently performed in Mumbai, are one among many bands lining up to tour India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q6vGoP
How crowds toppled communism's house of cards in 1989
The BBC's John Simpson recalls witnessing the communist bloc's collapse in three revolutions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst
Justin Trudeau legalised cannabis in Canada. So why are people still breaking the law? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZvDHqe
China and Twitter: The year Chinese diplomacy went social
This year saw a marked changed in tone from China, as more diplomats began using Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qzdmno
‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’
Joanna is an urban gardener trying to reconnect with nature in Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tVLB0l
US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals
Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Italian alps avalanche kills woman and two girls
The victims, believed to be German, were skiing on the Val Senales glacier in South Tyrol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/367Fnsr
Family plea for return of son's stolen ashes in Cyprus
The parents were preparing to scatter the teenager's ashes at a scenic spot before they were robbed. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hong Kong's year in seven intense emotions
Although politics divides, the emotions are what the city shares and tell the story of Hong Kong's year. from BBC News - World https:/...
Lafayette: Plane crashes near Walmart supermarket
The small plane crashed west of Lafayette airport in Louisiana on Saturday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sw079v
Sydney fireworks: Thousands sign petition to halt 'traumatic' show
The petition argues that the money spent on fireworks should go to those fighting bushfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q5o0Di
Transgender in Pakistan: Maya, the woman who almost broke free
Maya was one of dozens of trans women killed in Pakistan in recent years, many of the murders unsolved. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Gare du Nord: Why Europe's busiest station needs a makeover fast
The plan to revitalise Gare du Nord will include sports areas and medical labs - but critics are not convinced. from BBC News - World http...
China ends forced labour for sex workers
Under the scheme, police were allowed to hold sex workers and their clients for up to two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36hb...
Australia fires: Volunteer firefighters to receive compensation
Thousands of firefighters can claim up to A$6,000 ($4,200) after spending weeks battling the flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'Ghost boat' containing human remains washes up on Japanese island
Authorities suspect the boat may have originated from North Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37hYMHr
Sudan after Bashir: 'The revolution is on the curriculum'
Months after long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was toppled, how has life changed for Sudanese? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2suKTqH
How puppetry can help with trauma
After being trafficked for sex by her family as a child, puppeteer Raven wants to show people healing is possible through art. from BBC Ne...
'We fell in love on the dance floor’
Taiwan has been declared polio free since 2000 and some of the last polio survivors have decided to band together to dance wheelchair ballro...
Rush hour car bomb kills many in Somali capital
At least 20 people are reported killed by a massive car bomb during morning rush hour in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. from BBC News -...
Thai cave rescuer dies from year-long blood infection
Thai Navy Seal Beirut Pakbara contracted the infection during the rescue at Tham Luang cave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q46Vtb
Myanmar Rohingya: UN condemns human rights abuses
The UN General Assembly passes a resolution calling on Myanmar to stop hatred towards minorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/355...
Uruguay seizes record 4.4 tonnes of cocaine in Montevideo
The 4.4 tonne, £765m haul was found in the port of Montevideo bound for Togo in West Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37iq54e
Edward Gallagher: Navy Seals called platoon leader 'freaking evil'
Newly released video shows testimony against Seal accused of war crimes but championed by Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/365g...
India Citizenship Act protests: 'Our son was shot dead by police'
Muslims in India tell the BBC of police brutality, and why they fear losing their citizenship rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
French government to scan social media for tax cheats
French court says government can comb profiles, posts and pictures for evidence of undeclared income. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Jeffrey Epstein case: FBI 'investigating Ghislaine Maxwell'
The British socialite and others are part of an inquiry into "people who facilitated" the financier. from BBC News - World https...
Apple 'hacker' spared jail over iCloud blackmail
A 22-year-old Londoner admits trying to blackmail Apple by threatening to wipe iCloud accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SvwE...
Broadway composer Jerry Herman dies aged 88
The Tony Award-winning composer wrote the music and lyrics for Hello, Dolly! and La Cage Au Folles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Brexit: Timmermans 'love letter' says UK always welcome back in EU
EU official Frans Timmermans writes he is "deeply hurt" over Brexit but "we're not going away". from BBC News - Wo...
Morocco YouTuber Mohamed Sekkaki jailed for insulting King Mohammed VI
Mohamed Sekkaki was arrested for criticising King Mohammed's speeches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q2Iyfm
Islamic State in Nigeria 'beheads Christian hostages'
The killings are said to have been revenge for the death of the Islamic State group leader in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sriracha hot sauce recall over 'exploding' bottle fears
The popular sauce has been recalled in Australia and New Zealand over fears it may splatter when opened. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Austria avalanche: Skier survives five hours in 'Christmas miracle'
The 26-year-old man was eventually found and dug out of a metre of snow after five hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35ZFMx6
Satellite constellations: Astronomers warn of threat to view of Universe
A mission to launch thousands of satellites is about to begin, but scientists say this could affect astronomy. from BBC News - World https...
Has #MeToo changed Bollywood?
India's film industry was rocked by the #MeToo campaign more than a year ago - what's happened since? from BBC News - World https:...
Solar eclipse: Prayer, healing and beach burials in Asia
Some in Asia offered prayers and conducted cleansing or healing rituals during a rare solar eclipse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Typhoon Phanfone: Residents start to clean up after deadly storm
Typhoon Phanfone has killed at least 13 people in the Philippines, leaving a trail of devastation through the centre of the country. from ...
Juha Mieto: Finland’s skiing legend
Now 70 years old, Juha Mieto shows no signs of slowing down after winning five Olympic medals in his career. from BBC News - World https:/...
Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport
Close to 100 people were on board the Bek Air plane, which came down after take-off near Almaty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/378q...
Typhoon Phanfone: Philippine death toll rises to 28
It led to the evacuation of more than 58,000 people and stranded thousands over the holiday period. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Bruce Lee's daughter sues fast food chain over image use
Shannon Lee alleges popular restaurant Real Kungfu has used her father's image without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport
Almaty airport said on its Facebook page that the plane had disappeared from radar before crashing from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s...
Australia fires: Crews brace for dangerous heatwave
Crews are bracing for another dangerous period as calls grow for volunteer firefighters to be paid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Iraq ends year in political turmoil
A political crisis is roiling Iraq, as protesters remain on the streets despite a rising death toll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The mosque siege that changed Saudi history
An armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca put a halt to the modernisation of Saudi society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sv3...
Smoking ban: Austria's cafe society calls time on cigarettes
Once dubbed the ashtray of Europe, Austria has finally banned smoking in restaurants, bars and cafes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Inside China's child pop star factory
Young, mostly female, wannabe stars are trained for a booming industry worth billions of dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/362...
Is 'super coral' the key to saving the world's reefs?
Scientists in the Seychelles have started the world's first large scale coral reef restoration project. from BBC News - World https://...
The African women standing up for change in 2019
Here are the women on the continent who've been shaking the table this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EX4Vg8
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu claims win in party leadership challenge
Full results of the vote on the Israeli PM's party leadership have not yet been published. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2t0CTO1
Kulubá: Dig uncovers large Mayan palace in Mexico
Archaeologists believe the palace was used at the height of the Mayan civilisation, 1,000 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Home Alone 2: Canada's CBC broadcaster defends cutting Trump scene
CBC says edits to the 1992 were not politically motivated, but their decision was criticised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39jPNYj
Peter Schreier: Leading German tenor dies at 84
A rare international star from the former East Germany, he was known for the intensity of his renditions. from BBC News - World https://if...
Brazil police investigate fire-bombing of 'gay Jesus' film office
A Brazilian far-right religious group says it attacked the offices of group behind controversial film. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Christmas tree decorated in Chernobyl 'ghost town'
It's the first Christmas tree to be put up in Pripyat since the 1986 nuclear disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WOBqm
Russia agents raid Alexei Navalny offices with power tools
Sparks fly as officers cut open the door of the anti-corruption foundation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EUHyUr
Wikipedia ban: Top court calls for Turkey to lift block
The Constitutional Court rules that the country's block on accessing Wikipedia is unconstitutional. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Russia agents raid Alexei Navalny offices with power tools
Sparks fly as bailiffs cut open the door of the anti-corruption foundation led by Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mw...
Why Vladimir Putin is angry at Poland
The Russian leader's war of words with Poland focuses on events from the distant past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37euXHV
Kidnapped Afghan People's Peace Movement marchers freed
The 27 activists from the People's Peace Movement had disappeared in Farah province two days ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Japan hangs Chinese man in rare execution of foreigner
The Chinese man, who murdered a family of four, is the first foreigner to be executed in 10 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s...
The 'ring of fire' eclipse witnessed across Asia
Crowds have gathered to watch the 'once in a lifetime' eclipse in a number of countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MuL...
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu in party leadership challenge
The internal election is seen as the most serious challenge to the PM's hold on his party for years. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Migrant crisis: Seven die as boat sinks in Turkey's Lake Van
The boat with 71 migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan sank in Lake Van at night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ms6wys
Annular solar eclipse: Crowds in Asia gather to see 'ring of fire'
In an annular eclipse the moon covers the centre of the Sun, giving the appearance of a bright ring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Typhoon Phanfone: Philippines counts cost of deadly storm
Typhoon Phanfone, with gusts of close to 190km/h, hit an area devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Trump impeachment: Lisa Murkowski 'disturbed' over co-ordination
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged "total co-ordination" with the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The bakery in a mental health hospital
In an unusual bakery in a mental health hospital outside Beijing, the patients are the bakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37jxUaf
Radio silence: The Syrian broadcasters in exile
Emma Jane Kirby meets exiled journalists who are now off air, and have nowhere that feels like home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The island struggling to secure its future
After being hit by a hurricane, Puerto Rico is seeking ways to counter years of economic decline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2t5...
The children at risk of eating themselves to death
"One sweet here, another one there - that could kill him," says a man whose son has Prader-Willi syndrome. from BBC News - World...
Ari Behn: Author and Norway princess's ex-husband dies aged 47
Author Ari Behn and the king's eldest child, Princess Martha Louise, divorced in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39dEscb
The Indian Ocean tsunami remembered by those who survived it
The story of how the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami unfolded, by those who survived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zlu6lW
Wolf 'snatches pet kangaroo' from Belgium home
Experts believe the marsupial could have been taken by a wolf named August, known to roam the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Ruslan Shaveddinov: Russian opposition activist 'kidnapped' by army
Ruslan Shaveddinov's forcible conscription to serve in the Arctic is condemned by his allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/370...
Iran internet 'disrupted' ahead of protests
The authorities reportedly order services to be cut off ahead of fresh planned demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MpEyDt
Hong Kong protests: Christmas sees no halt in clashes
Police battle activists again as Hong Kong's leader accuses "reckless rioters" of ruining Christmas. from BBC News - World h...
Burkina Faso: Christmas Day in a Christian-Muslim household
Five-year-old Iris Ouattara goes to church with her dad and mosque with her mum in Burkina Faso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saa...
Typhoon Phanfone batters the Philippines
Thousands are stranded at ports and more than 100 families are without a home this Christmas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/377FJPV
Afghan People's Peace Movement marchers 'kidnapped by Taliban'
Activists from the People's Peace Movement disappear after entering Farah province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2t4cOxK
Pope in Christmas message urges softening of 'self-centred hearts'
In his Christmas Day message, Pope Francis says a more compassionate mankind can help end suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Allee Willis: Friends theme songwriter dies at 72
Willis also co-wrote hits for Earth, Wind & Fire and is a Songwriters Hall of Fame member. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39czix5
Japan MP arrested on suspicion of taking casino bribe
The supporter of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is accused of taking $34,000 from a gambling operator. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Y...
Kartarpur: Temple of hope between India and Pakistan
Parminder Singh Sandhu wanted to visit Kartarpur temple all his life - but couldn't until now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E...
In pictures: Christmas around the world
From Sri Lanka to Paris, Christmas services take place after a 2019 scarred by tragedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/377CTKR
Burkina Faso: Many women killed in jihadist attack
Burkina Faso has declared two days of national mourning after Tuesday's attack on a base and town. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa
British doctors and nurses are battling to save children's lives from measles on Christmas Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Executing a dictator: Open wounds of Romania's Christmas revolution
A bloody battle played out on the streets of Bucharest in 1989 as Romania's communist dictator fell. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Pope Francis: God still loves us all, even the worst of us
The comments at Christmas Eve Mass are seen as a reference to Church scandals, including sex abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Bearded Colorado man robs bank, gifts money, yells 'Merry Christmas'
"He robbed the bank, came out, threw the money all over the place," one witness said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QnA3...
The Christians helping Bethlehem shepherd families give birth safely
An ancient Christian order runs a maternity hospital in Bethlehem for people of all faiths and ethnicities. from BBC News - World https://...
Turkish artisans hand-craft bespoke cymbals for drummers
Artisans in Istanbul have been hand-crafting cymbals the same way for more than 600 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sZlq8N
'I sent my seven-year-old across the border alone'
More parents are sending their children across the US-Mexico border alone to get around asylum rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Plane in US sprinkles 100 gallons of holy water
A priest in Louisiana decided it would be quicker than driving to bless his parish from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PUpxfp
Chinese woman sues hospital, alleging doctors refused to freeze her eggs
Teresa Xu says a Beijing hospital refused to offer her treatment because she was unmarried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/392yRFk
Zoo animals open food-filled Christmas presents
Elephants, monkeys, parrots and lions have been opening food-filled presents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39bYun6
Koala given water by firefighters amid bushfires
The animal drank from a bottle before running back into an area of unburnt scrub in south Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick severs company ties
Ride-hailing firm's co-founder steps down from its board saying he wants to focus on other pursuits. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Russian journalist loses job after asking Putin question
Alisa Yarovskaya had asked the president to help push building a bridge in north-west Siberia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PQLEmP
Russia 'successfully tests' its unplugged internet
Runet will be a net service specific to Russia, cutting citizens off from the wider internet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34ULLSq
India National Population Register: Database agreed amid protests
The register aims to create a comprehensive database of all residents, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34SZrxB
France strike: Families face Christmas travel misery
Crippling strikes that began nearly three weeks ago continue to hit France's train services hard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Kentucky horse killings: Police hunt after 20 found shot dead
A rescue group offers a $20,000 reward after animals including foals and pregnant mares are killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US recalls ambassador to Zambia after gay rights row
The ambassador said he was "horrified" that two men had been sentenced to 15 years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift....
France blocks export of Cimabue masterpiece found in kitchen
Cimabue's 13th Century painting was sold at auction after it was found in an elderly woman's home. from BBC News - World https://i...
South Korea-Japan summit sees hope for better relations
South Korea's Moon Jae-in and Japan's Shinzo Abe try to smooth a rough patch in bilateral relations. from BBC News - World https:/...
Australia: Several injured in Sydney Christmas balloon drop
The event saw hundreds fighting for balloons filled with prizes at a Sydney mall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/378lNg3
Indonesian bus plunges into ravine leaving 25 dead
The bus - carrying 37 passengers - plunged 100 metres down a ravine and landed in a river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MoFnwG
The Rise of Skywalker: Disney cuts Star Wars same-sex kiss in Singapore
The producers cut the scene so the film didn't get a higher age rating, the film regulator says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US stops sending sniffer dogs to Jordan and Egypt
The move follows the deaths of US-trained dogs due to negligence - one died of heat stroke. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EOkmah
New Zealand volcano: Police call off search for missing pair
Police said their decision "follows extensive shoreline and substantial aerial searches". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
China is getting smarter - but at what cost?
How closely tied is tech in cities to government monitoring? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39h9sYO
How is Australia tackling climate change?
As the country deals with deadly bushfires, focus is on the government's climate policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ShqfVz
Kashmir crisis 2019: Between a rock and a hard place
The BBC's M Ilyas Khan looks back at a year in Kashmir, from the Pakistani perspective. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zj6sX0
Russia's reluctant teen activist: 'Mum's house arrest changed my life'
Being a teenager isn't easy when you're standing in for your political activist mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zkz1...
The US Ship of Miracles that saved 14,000 North Korean refugees
For thousands of refugees in North Korea, the ship was their only chance of survival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MoYsyw
German police find missing boy inside suspect's cupboard
A German teenager who vanished in 2017 is discovered in the home of a child pornography suspect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Tz...
Germany: Passengers halt speeding tram after driver passes out
Two men smash into the cabin of the unresponsive driver and halt a speeding tram in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s4ngFl
Tesco Christmas card factory in China denies 'forced labour'
A six-year-old found a handwritten message, claiming to be from Chinese prisoners, in a Christmas card. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi court sentences five to death for murder
Five unnamed people are given death sentences for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34SHBdL
Eight dead in the Philippines after drinking bad coconut wine
Another 300 people have been taken to hospital after drinking the same batch of lambanog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/395lEvo
Moment a barge carrying fuel sinks in Galapagos Islands
The boat was carrying 600 gallons of diesel when a crane collapsed, causing it to sink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35NHwte
Australia fires: Firefighter loses own home while saving others
Volunteer firefighter Russell Scholes left his own home to burn while tackling Australian bushfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sonny Bill Williams: Rugby star latest to criticise China over Uighurs
Sonny Bill Williams posted an image, saying it was "sad" when economics was chosen over humanity. from BBC News - World https://...
China to cut import tariffs on pork and tech parts
The world's second-largest economy will cut import duties on hundreds of goods from 1 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Australia fires: PM rejects 'reckless' calls to limit coal industry
Scott Morrison said Australia would not "engage in reckless and job-destroying" cuts to coal. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Virginia pile-up: More than 50 hurt in US motorway crash
More than 60 vehicles were involved in the crash on a foggy and icy stretch of road in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34OM...
Honduras prison crisis: Inmates killed in fresh violence
At least 16 inmates are killed in fighting between gangs, two days after 18 died in another jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mo...
Afghanistan: Where the road to peace is harder than war
Continued bloodshed and a disputed election cast a heavy shadow over peace talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saXuyY
LGBT rights: The film about gay love shaking up Georgia
Protests from priests and the far-right greet a new film amid a Church scandal over homosexuality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Films lookahead: 20 movies not to miss in 2020
Top Gun, Wonder Woman, Mulan and Bond are just some of the cinematic treats heading our way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PMKOaI
'Fashion industry's pollution made me cry'
Yael Aflalo on the trip to China that sparked the growth of her California-based Reformation chain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Isis in Iraq: Militants 'getting stronger again'
The jihadists are managing to regroup - should the West be worried? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ro1trK
Trump impeachment inquiry sung by a Christmas choir
How President Trump's impeachment inquiry unfolded, sung by the Washington International Chorus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The 'real' Lyudmila from Chernobyl speaks for first time
The 'real' Lyudmila Ignatenko from the HBO/Sky Chernobyl series speaks for the first time about her life during and after the nuclea...
Aceh Christians forced to celebrate Christmas in a tent
Christians in Aceh, Indonesia, had their churches destroyed four years ago by Islamic vigilante groups and the police. from BBC News - Wor...
Why so many Japanese children refuse to go to school
Can free schools solve the problem of "futoko", Japan's phenomenon of refusing to attend school? from BBC News - World https...
Trump impeachment: White House withheld Ukraine aid just after Zelensky call
An email shows officials were contacted 90 minutes after Donald Trump and Ukraine's leader spoke. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Syria war: Turkey can't handle new 'refugee wave', says Erdogan
Tens of thousands of Syrians have fled towards Turkey amid attacks on the rebel-held Idlib province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Darfur conflict: Sudan launches investigation into crimes
A trial could take place outside the country if necessary, the state prosecutor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MkLJ02
Emanuel Ungaro: French fashion designer Emanuel dies aged 86
Clothes from the designer's fashion house have been seen on everyone from Jackie Kennedy to Katy Perry. from BBC News - World https://...
Starliner spacecraft returns early after failed mission
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has returned early after a timing error meant it failed to dock with the International Space Station. fr...
France strike: Trains for children back on after outcry
Some 5,000 children are expected to use the special service, which enables minors to travel alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s...
Australia fires: 'Not much left' of town ravaged by bushfire
Residents are not yet allowed to return to Balmoral amid ongoing safety concerns over bushfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Ny...
Marcial Maciel: Mexican founder Legionaries of Christ 'abused 60 minors'
The Roman Catholic group publishes its report into Marcial Maciel and the Legions of Christ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8PFSp
Christmas card 'had message from China prisoner'
It comes after a girl reportedly found a hand-written message from Chinese prisoners in a box of Christmas cards. from BBC News - World ht...
Draw nears for El Gordo, world's richest lottery
A total of €2.38bn will be handed out at the Spanish lottery El Gordo - which means "the fat one". from BBC News - World https:/...
Australia fires: 'The devastation is absolute'
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil visits Balmoral in northwest Sydney, where residents have been battling fires. from BBC News - World https://...
India's Modi defends protest-hit citizenship bill
Prime Minister Modi accuses opposition parties of "spreading lies" about the controversial bill. from BBC News - World https://i...
Australia fires: PM Morrison apologises for taking holiday during crisis
Australia's prime minister apologised after taking a holiday in Hawaii while wildfires raged at home. from BBC News - World https://if...
Afghanistan presidential election: Ghani set for second term after initial results
Initial results give the incumbent a narrow majority - but the opposition is expected to appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zkg...
Notre-Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas Mass in two centuries
The Paris cathedral will miss its first Christmas Mass in more than 200 years as repairs continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
France pension protests: Macron calls on strikers not to ruin Christmas
France's president urges unions striking over planned pension reforms not to inflict travel chaos. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Take a look behind the 'small doors to imaginary spaces' within bookshelves
Artists share the inspiration behind the crafty creation of miniature scenery on their bookcases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36Y...
Are US hunters becoming an endangered species?
Fewer Americans hunt now, partly due to growing urbanisation, leading some advocates to fear it's dying out. from BBC News - World htt...
The year in protests: From Chile to Lebanon, what happened next?
Every continent including Antarctica saw demos this year, with many likely to spill over into 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'The closest thing on Earth to interplanetary travel'
Justin Rowlatt lands in a dazzling white and blue world to join scientists checking up on Antarctic ice. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The most read BBC News stories of the last decade
From the 2011 riots to the last general election, we look back at the website's most popular pages. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The studios teaching Trans women how to be more feminine
Nicole Thornbur goes to specialist studios in Manchester which teach Trans women how to be more feminine. from BBC News - World https://if...
Cuba names Manuel Marrero Cruz as first prime minister since 1976
Tourism minister Manuel Marrero Cruz is Cuba's first prime minister since Fidel Castro in 1976. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Quilombo cuisine: Rescuing the ancient cuisine of African slaves
The Quilombo diet is organic, gluten-free and practically lactose-free. It has its roots in African traditions and uses fresh ingredients. ...
The teenage activists taking after Greta Thunberg
These three teenagers are passionate about issues they see around them, and are training to be activists at The Advocacy Academy in London. ...
Australia fire evacuees use car park as pet shelter
Evacuating residents and their pets have found safety and support in a store's car park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s0qIkj
Trump: 'Space is the world's newest war-fighting domain'
US President Donald Trump has officially funded a Pentagon force focused on warfare in space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38VVZ8B
Nord Stream 2: Germany and Russia decry US sanctions
Russia, Germany and the European Union hit out at US sanctions targeting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia fires: Death toll rises as fires sweep across three states
Firefighters describe Saturday as “an awful day” as catastrophic conditions fuelled major bushfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Footballer diagnosed with heart condition
Ajax defender Daley Blind is diagnosed with "heart muscle inflammation" after suffering from dizziness during the game against Val...
Junaid Hafeez: Academic sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan
Junaid Hafeez was convicted of insulting the Prophet Mohammed on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PJ1mQM
Mali conflict: Macron says 33 'terrorists' killed by French troops
French President Emmanuel Macron announces details of the operation during a visit to Ivory Coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M...
New Zealand: 56,000 guns handed over during amnesty
Semi-automatic weapons were banned after the Christchurch shootings where 51 people were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36YK...
The man who helped make ex-KGB officer Vladimir Putin a president
Top Russian official Valentin Yumashev tells the BBC how the former KGB officer was selected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PQqKDc
My Anna Delvey story: Strange encounters with a fake heiress
DJ Elle Dee shares her story of meeting con woman Anna Delvey on the New York party scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36B7Y9u
Pro-Indian 'fake websites targeted decision makers in Europe'
Fake sites and groups lobbying for India influenced decision makers in Europe, researchers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PudT...
Mama Cax, model and advocate for inclusivity in fashion, dies aged 30
The Haitian-American model was an advocate for women of colour and disabled women in fashion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36WIROz
'No cheers for George Weah' this Christmas
The financial crisis Liberia has been worsening since ex-footballer George Weah became president two years ago, writes Jonathan Paye-Layleh....
Honduras prison crisis: 18 inmates killed in gang violence
This week the government declared a state of emergency throughout the country's prison system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S...
Australia fires: Travel warnings issued over 'catastrophic' blazes
Firefighters tackle "catastrophic" blazes in New South Wales as residents are urged to stay at home. from BBC News - World https...
Trump officially launches US military 'Space Force'
Mr Trump described space as "the world's newest war-fighting domain" as he signed off the funding. from BBC News - World htt...
Nord Stream 2: Trump approves sanctions on Russia gas pipeline
The Trump administration fears the Nord Stream 2 project will increase Russia's influence in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How to cope with an eating disorder at Christmas
New advice is released to help those living with eating disorders over the festive season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZaEFYQ
Why is India passing more death sentences?
India is to hang four men for the 2012 Delhi gang rape - but globally there are now fewer executions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Why China could be football's biggest headache
How one post from Arsenal's Mesut Ozil led to Chinese TV pulling the club's Manchester City match. from BBC News - World https://i...
Son of Russian spies feels "relief" to be Canadian
Alexander Vavilov, whose parents were Russian spies, spoke out after a court ruled he is Canadian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s...
Reunited siblings team up for family game show
A DNA test brought the Wheeler siblings back together after almost 50 years apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sLucXM
Child prodigies: How geniuses navigate the uncertain journey to adulthood
Child prodigies are lauded for their gifts, but the road to adulthood can be harder than it seems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r...
Uber promises changes to avoid Germany ban
The ride-sharing app could be banned in Germany if it does not make changes to its processes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Kp43o
US woman charged over Harry Dunn crash death
The decision over Anne Sacoolas comes after a file of evidence was handed to the CPS last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36VG...
Netherlands climate change: Court orders bigger cuts in emissions
The top court upholds a ruling requiring 1990 levels to be cut by at least 25% by the end of 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Facial recognition fails on race, suggests government study
The US government report looked at nearly 200 facial recognition algorithms from a range of companies. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Boeing launches Starliner capsule to ISS for Nasa
The test flight has a dummy on board but, if successful, astronauts are due to start using the craft from 2020. from BBC News - World http...
Belgian Pandur APCs need shorter drivers after upgrade
A reduction in the size of the Pandur armoured vehicle means maximum crew height is now 1.70m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38XE3KQ
France Télécom suicides: Three former bosses jailed
The three are found guilty of "institutional moral harassment" that saw staff deaths in the 2000s. from BBC News - World https:/...
Inside the US invasion of Panama
Thirty years ago, US soldiers descended on Panama, using rock music and weapons to unseat its ruler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Claudine Auger: French actress known for James Bond role dies aged 78
She is best known to international audiences for starring as Domino alongside Sean Connery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EE8aZK
FSB shooting: 'Loner' Russian gunman named by police
An unemployed gun club member opened fire at the Russian FSB security HQ in Moscow, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/390jI...
Trump impeachment: President demands immediate Senate trial
The president is almost certain to be acquitted in the Senate and Democrats have delayed the start. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Democratic debate: Warren and Buttigieg clash over 'wine cave' fundraiser
Elizabeth Warren criticises presidential rival Pete Buttigieg over how he's funding his campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Australian bushfire anger explained
The BBC's Ros Atkins explains Australia's bushfire crisis and why people are so angry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36SahoJ
Miss America 2020: Biochemist wins crown after on-stage experiment
Camille Schrier, who wowed judges with a science experiment, said she aims to "break stereotypes". from BBC News - World https:/...
Boeing prepares to launch astronaut capsule for Nasa
If the Starliner vehicle's demonstration flight goes well, crew could start using it next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Poles raise money to buy new lorry for stranded Iranian
Fardin Kazemi was stranded in central Poland, after his lorry broke down and couldn't be repaired. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Macau: China's other 'one country, two systems' region
Macau, known for its casinos, was also returned to China. It has taken a very different path from Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https:/...
Trump impeachment and a US state divided
In a country of more than 300 million, these three people tell us much about how polarised the US is right now. from BBC News - World http...
Moqtada al-Sadr: The 'firebrand' cleric who could calm Iraq
Radical, firebrand, maverick, mercurial - but Moqtada al-Sadr could hold the key to calm in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35D...
Questions over Uzbekistan's new era of 'openness'
Amid the first parliamentary elections under a new president, there are doubts reforms are genuine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Did Ethiopia plant four billion trees this year?
The Ethiopian government set a target of planting four billion trees in three months this year. Did they succeed? from BBC News - World ht...
New Zealand destroying military-style guns after ban
It will be illegal to possess rifles and military-style guns after 21 December in New Zealand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36OkMt6
How Beitar Jerusalem's football club owner took on racism and won
For decades Israel's Beitar Jerusalem football club was known for violence and racism among some of its fans. So how did the new owner w...
Japan's workplaces rethink 'drinking with the boss'
In Japan, fears of harassment claims mean some bosses are hesitant to organise after-work drinks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Eu...
BBC to hold India Sportswoman of the Year contest
The winner of the award, which honours India's finest sportswomen, will be announced next March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Putin defends rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine
The Russian leader says Ukraine should negotiate directly with the Russian-backed separatists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PYXHxf
Woman arrested after baby rescued from bin in Greece
A local woman found the baby after hearing crying deep inside a public rubbish chute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z2n7hq
Australia heat: 'It's so hot, I feel like dying'
Sydney residents describe what it's like being in the grip of a record-breaking heatwave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36OmhYl
Timelapse shows New York City hit by a snow squall
A timelapse shows how the city was hit by a blast of sudden heavy snowfall and wind on Wednesday night. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US government lists fictional nation Wakanda as trade partner
Officials say it was an error to add the fictional nation from Black Panther to the list. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PDGZnW
Airbnb is not an estate agent, EU court rules
Airbnb will not need an estate agent licence to operate as it is an "information society service". from BBC News - World https:/...
El Clásico: Catalan protests at Barcelona v Real Madrid match
Why protesters and police clashed outside one of Europe's most watched football games, "El Clásico". from BBC News - World h...
Trump impeachment: Pelosi warns Democrats not to celebrate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirms Trump is impeached - and warns Democrats not to celebrate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s427L8
Trump reacts to news he's been impeached
Donald Trump was at a rally in Michigan at the time members of Congress voted to impeach him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sGwqaO
Senegal's plastic recycling 'monster' campaigns for a cleaner country
Modou Fall had to get creative to grab people thinking more about plastic waste in Senegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s02w1i
Trump impeachment: Key moments from debate
Republicans and Democrats spent hours exchanging verbal blows before voting to impeach President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India police ban protests against citizenship law
They say the ban has been enforced to maintain peace, but protest are expected to continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36TT26n
Philippine family clan members found guilty of 'Maguindanao massacre'
It has been called the trial of the decade - and a test of the Philippines' justice system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34CtI...
EU court to rule on jailed Catalan leader's rights
Oriol Junqueras was elected to the European Parliament, but Spain jailed him for "sedition". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
African swine fever: Fears rise as virus spreads to Indonesia
An outbreak of the deadly virus that has decimated pig herds in China has been detected in Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Clinton v Trump - no sex and less suspense
The BBC's Nick Bryant explains the difference between the impeachment of the two presidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38SM...
Trump is impeached, becoming third US president to face Senate trial
After a day of bitter debates, the US president is impeached, sending him to a trial in the Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Is the Netherlands becoming a narco-state?
The murder of a prominent lawyer ended a common misconception: that drug cartels only kill their own. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The Sudanese brides who undergo genital mutilation for love
Women who want to pretend to be virgins before their weddings are opting for "re-circumcision" in Sudan. from BBC News - World h...
Why India shuts down the internet more than any other democracy
India shut down the internet 93 times this year, and a blackout in Kashmir is the world's longest. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How the scramble for sand is destroying the Mekong
The Mekong river is being damaged by sand extraction, adding to calls for limits on sand usage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sFoD...
Olympic Manifesto: Speech that launched the modern Games to go on sale
The original Olympic Game Manifesto, written in 1892, is expected to fetch up to $1m (£765,000). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PBu...
Adam Driver leaves interview 'because he can't stand listening to himself'
The Marriage Story actor reportedly couldn't bear to listen to a clip of his own performance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ma...
Reinhard Bonnke: The man who changed the face of Christianity in Africa
Reinhard Bonnke, who died aged 79, is the father of modern-day crusade preaching in Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34sH7et
Trump impeachment: US House ready for historic vote
Members of the House of Representatives will vote on two impeachment charges on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S2ZWlO
People with epilepsy targeted in Twitter attack
Trolls posted strobing Gifs and videos on Twitter with the Epilepsy Foundation's handle and hashtag. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hernan Cortes: Conquistador anchors found off Mexico Gulf Coast
They may have belonged to fleet led by Hernán Cortés, who conquered the Aztec empire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34A4CSE
Panama jail violence: 13 killed in AK-47 gang shoot-out
The inmates had smuggled three assault rifles, four pistols and a revolver into the prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EwRxio
German homeless man who wanted jail gets life for attack on cyclist
A German court says the unemployed man deliberately hit a cyclist with his car to go to prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PBw8...
Giulio Regeni: Egypt tried to cover up student murder, Italy says
Prosecutors say student Giulio Regeni was ensnared in a "spider's web" before his death in 2016. from BBC News - World https...
$5bn fund unveiled for climate-friendly shipping
Ship owners announce plans for a $5bn fund to design zero-emissions vessels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36LzEIU
Europe's Cheops telescope launches to study far-off worlds
The Cheops space mission will get beyond just counting planets to start describing their properties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Journalist wins Japan civil rape case
Shiori Ito was awarded 3.3m yen ($30,000) in damages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QajUsr
Bronze Age royal tombs unearthed in Greece
A team of US archaeologists finds gold jewellery and artefacts dating back more than 3,000 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Eu...
Trump could be impeached - how did we get here?
Ahead of the US House of Representatives vote on impeachment, here are some key moments from the inquiry. from BBC News - World https://if...
Shiori Ito: Japanese journalist awarded $30,000 in damages in rape case
Shiori Ito brought a civil case against another journalist after a criminal case did not proceed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sG...
Every McDonald's in Peru shuts to mourn dead workers
The fast food giant shut every restaurant in the country after two staff were electrocuted at work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US acting ambassador to Ukraine, Bill Taylor, to step down
Acting ambassador Bill Taylor's testimony helped build the case for impeaching President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Australia endures hottest day on record
The continent records its highest national average temperature, worsening the bushfire threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35ArlzA
How Cuba’s digital revolutionaries are fighting for change
A year after Cuba’s government allowed 3G on the island, we follow three activists using the internet to drive rapid change. from BBC News...
How much should bosses be paid?
Do stock options encourage good performance or are they just another way to boost executive pay? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z04...
Vienna State Opera: Top ballet academy 'encouraged pupils to smoke'
Dancers at Vienna State Opera's academy were encouraged to smoke to stay slim, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36...
Refugee camps: Pregnant and living in a wet tent
As charity Médecins Sans Frontières warns of a health emergency in refugee camps, one expectant mother living in Lesbos spoke to BBC of her ...
Andrew Garrido taught himself piano on a paper keyboard
Pianist and musician Andrew Garrido has played concert venues across Europe, but he only started playing the piano ten years ago when he mad...
Bionic cat Vito becomes 'superstar' with his prosthetic legs
The six-year-old shows off his new prosthetic hind legs following a serious road accident in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Samsung chairman Lee Sang-hoon jailed for union sabotage
Lee Sang-hoon is sentenced to 18 months in prison for undermining legitimate union activities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YYv07u
Pope scraps pontifical secrecy rule over sex abuse
Pope Francis makes sweeping changes to the way the Roman Catholic Church deals with sex abuse cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Moscow rail's accidental 'new year gift' to commuters
The company says the lucky riders of the new railway can keep the credit as a "new year" gift. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in world premiere
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the final film in the latest trilogy, completing the Skywalker saga. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Citizenship Amendment Act: 'A policeman just shot me'
The BBC speaks to a man who says Indian police shot him as he was passing by a protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZ5z9q
Charlize Theron 'not ashamed' to talk about her mum killing her dad
The actress says she's "not ashamed" to discuss the violence she experienced in her family. from BBC News - World https://if...
Sackler family 'transferred $10bn out of Purdue'
The family took far more money out of the OxyContin-producer after it admitted misleading marketing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Pervez Musharraf: Pakistan ex-leader sentenced to death for treason
Gen Pervez Musharraf is accused of high treason in a long-running trial held in absentia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36FjDEi
White Island: NZ Police complete identification of volcano victims
The names and nationalities of 17 people have been released, including two who remain missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tsobzL
Chinese mines: At least 14 dead in latest disaster
Some 37 miners have died since October, as Chinese mines struggle with poor safety standards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EmImRG
All I Want For Christmas is You: Mariah classic finally tops US chart
All I Want For Christmas is You, first released in 1994, tops the Billboard Hot 100 Chart at last. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Citizenship Amendment Act: Delhi police in 'shooting' row as protests spread
At least three people thought they were shot - but police said broken tear gas canisters were to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The man who helped make ex-KGB officer Vladimir Putin a president
Top Russian official Valentin Yumashev tells the BBC how the former KGB officer was selected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PQqKDc
Letter from Africa: How talk of witches stirs emotions in Nigeria
A section of the Nigerian criminal code forbids witchcraft, and it is punishable by a jail term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38KD...
Sanna Marin: Estonia apologises after minister mocks Finland PM
Far-right interior minister Mart Helme described Finland's PM Sanna Marin as "a sales girl". from BBC News - World https://i...
How charity apps may be making us more generous
There are more ways than ever to give to charity - so are these innovations spurring our generosity? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
A bumpy ride for Democrat backing impeachment
Some politicians are facing anger from their constituents over the impeachment of Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EoKKri
Meet Hong Kong's grannies forced to collect cardboard
Granny Orchid, 63, collects boxes on the streets of Hong Kong seven days a week, to earn extra cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The hotel room that's deliberately hard to stay in
Artist Christopher Samuel wants visitors to get a taste of what disabled people have to put up with. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The fight to stop Venice from flooding
A system of floodgates for Italy's lagoon city has been delayed for years and mired in corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Lesbos migrant camp children 'say they want to die'
An increasing number of children are self-harming and attempting suicide in a Greek migrant camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ps...
Little Women: Cast talk friendship and the Golden Globes
The cast discuss women and the Golden Globe nominees as well as the new film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sBZqAk
Pro-Indian 'fake websites targeted decision makers in Europe'
Fake sites and groups lobbying for India influenced decision makers in Europe, researchers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PudT...
Russia's Bolshoi rejects Misty Copeland's 'blackface' criticism
Ballerina Misty Copeland criticises a "racially insensitive" Russian production of La Bayadère. from BBC News - World https://if...
Mexico violence: 12 police killed in one week in Guanajuato
One of those killed was a decorated female officer whose body was later found dismembered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RUG5VJ
Grave of top Nazi Reinhard Heydrich opened in Berlin
It is not clear who opened the SS officer's unmarked grave - police say no remains were taken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38...
Trump impeachment: Schumer calls for White House witnesses at trial
The call from the minority leader in the US Senate comes days before a vote to impeach Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Babe Ruth: Baseball player's landmark home run bat fetches $1m
The bat the baseball legend used in 1929 for his 500th home run was hidden in a friend's cupboard. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Barack Obama: Women are indisputably better than men
The ex-president said most of the world's problems came from old people, mostly men, holding onto power. from BBC News - World https:/...
Australia bushfires: 'Mega blaze' destroys homes ahead of heatwave
The bushfire near Sydney prompts fresh warnings, as the nation braces for searing temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Enp5...
Hiroshima buildings that survived atomic bomb to be demolished
The city says the buildings, built in 1913, are unsafe - but some locals but want them preserved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tk...
Citizenship Amendment Act: Protests erupt across India over citizenship law
The law lets migrants fleeing religious persecution claim citizenship - but not if they are Muslim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Hallmark apologizes for pulling same-sex ads
The company withdrew the adverts under pressure from conservatives, then reversed its decision. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38KaQ...
US envoy Stephen Biegun tells North Korea: 'Let's get this done'
The US envoy calls on North Korea to resume nuclear talks - as Pyongyang's self-imposed deadline looms. from BBC News - World https://...
PewDiePie to take break from YouTube as 'feeling very tired'
The Swedish star, 29, has been involved in accusations of racism and anti-Semitism in recent years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Lebanon crisis: Dozens wounded in second night of clashes in Beirut
Riot police use tear gas and water cannon as anti-government protests continue in Lebanon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38DumRD
McDonald's sacks Australian franchisee over race row video
A video which showed the man berating his Aboriginal neighbour has caused outrage in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RUFK...
Anak Krakatau: Giant blocks of rock litter ocean floor
Landslide debris from the collapsed Anak Krakatau volcano is imaged on the seabed for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Poorest countries facing both obesity and malnutrition
Food systems are behind poor growth and over-eating in many low-income countries, a report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2st9...
My Anna Delvey story: Strange encounters with a fake heiress
DJ Elle Dee shares her story of meeting con woman Anna Delvey on the New York party scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36B7Y9u
How a university dropout built a toy empire
Nick Mowbray went from sleeping on the factory floor to leading a multi-million dollar toy firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36A9...
Responsible Child: Can a 10-year-old be a cold-blooded murderer?
A new BBC drama tells the story of a 12-year-old boy on trial for murder, who was tried as an adult. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tiffany Haddish's Black Mitzvah and her journey of Jewish discovery
The Eritrean-American comedian hopes the discovery of her Jewish identity can inspire others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RTqea4
'If President Putin can't help me, who can?'
How ordinary Russian have taken to appealing directly to Vladimir Putin to solve their problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38GV...
Imported for my body: The African women trafficked to India for sex
BBC Africa Eye uncovered an illegal network that lures women to India from Africa for sex work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M111...
New Zealand volcano: Minute's silence to mark one week after eruption
A minute's silence will be observed as search teams are still trying to retrieve two missing bodies. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Citizenship Amendment Act: Riots erupt in Delhi
The law lets migrants fleeing religious persecution claim citizenship - but not if they are Muslim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Trump impeachment: President ‘a clear and present danger to democracy’
Top Democrats urge Republicans to cross party lines and side with them in impeaching Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R...
Botswana cancels hunters' licences for killing elephant
The professional hunters had shot dead a collared elephant in Botswana, angering conservationists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Australia bushfires: Footage shows fire 'crowning' across treetops
The phenomenon was filmed by firefighters in Wollemi National Park, New South Wales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36FSDVo
Climate change: Longest talks end with compromise deal
Exhausted delegates reach agreement on the key question of ambition with tricky issues postponed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sq...
Mesut Ozil: Arsenal-Manchester City game removed from schedules by China state TV
China's state broadcaster CCTV has removed Sunday's Arsenal-Manchester City game from its schedule after comments made by Gunners mi...
UFC 245: Kamaru Usman stops Colby Covington in final round of thriller
Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman retains his title by defeating challenge of Colby Covington in the final round at UFC 245 in Las Vegas. ...
Anna Karina: French New Wave cinema legend dies aged 79
Karina, a Danish-French actress, was the muse of director Jean-Luc Godard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34lTBoa
Iran 'foils second cyber-attack in a week'
The hack targeted government computer systems, the country's telecommunications minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Greta Thunberg apologises for 'put leaders against the wall' comment
The teenage climate activist says the phrase has a different meaning in her first language, Swedish. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New Zealand volcano: Death toll rises to 16 as two remain missing
A person who was being treated in hospital in Australia dies, as two bodies remain missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RUj9pU
How Mexicans saved a dying US town
Guymon, Oklahoma, was on its way to becoming a ghost town. Then Mexican immigrants arrived 20 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Lebanon crisis: Dozens hurt as police and protesters clash in Beirut
Riot police fire tear gas and rubber bullets as anti-government protests continue in Lebanon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2thpIbz
How Africa will be affected by climate change
The African continent is more vulnerable than any other region to the world's changing weather patterns. from BBC News - World https:/...
Women rise up on Baghdad's walls
Murals across the Iraqi capital show how women are taking a rare prominent role in protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LPR5zN
Stockton's universal basic income scheme
Stockton in California is providing poor residents with a universal basic income, but could it work nationally? from BBC News - World http...
How millennials are changing the perfume business
Perfumers describe how they're adapting to calls for sustainable contents and gender-neutral smells. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Albania earthquake: Arrests over deaths in collapsed buildings
Nine people are arrested on suspicion of murder and abuse of power after last month's deadly tremor. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Dare to Dream: The organisation getting women into aviation
Captain Phatsima founded Dare to Dream, an organisation trying to get women into aviation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RUQiBt
Matteo Salvini: 'Sardines' pack in for Rome protest
Protesters rally against the right-wing League party of Matteo Salvini, using sardines as their symbol. from BBC News - World https://ift....
UN climate talks hit rough waters
UN climate talks in Madrid appear to be in trouble as they head deep into extra time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rNJV8t
Omar al-Bashir: Sudan ex-leader sentenced for corruption
Bashir has been sentenced to two years for corruption - but cannot be jailed because of his age. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RQC...
ICYMI: Pandas, snakes and skiing Santas
Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rC0OmL
Citizenship Amendment Bill: India's West Bengal hit by protests
The UK, US and Canada have warned people visiting India's north-east to "exercise caution". from BBC News - World https://if...
Presidents Cup: Patrick Reed's caddie involved in altercation win fan
Patrick Reed's caddie is thrown out of the Presidents Cup in Melbourne after he "shoved" a fan who had been directing abuse at...
N Korea conducts 'crucial test' - state media
Few details about the test have been released, but it is the second at the same site in less than a week. from BBC News - World https://if...
Australia heatwave: Next week could see hottest day on record
Fire warnings are in place for many areas including Perth, where temperatures are set to remain high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Myanmar Rohingya: Aung San Suu Kyi cuts a haunted figure in court
The once-persecuted Nobel peace laureate has been defending Myanmar against genocide allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ec...
Vladimir Putin: 20 years in 20 photos
We look at 20 photographs of the former KGB agent, who became Russia's president in 1999. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PJPkpe
Can kitchen gardens combat climate change?
Growing your own fruit and veg is already eco-friendly, but it could also help fight climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why women are fighting back against hair oppression
New legalisation to protect natural hair has brought national attention to this form of discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Chalk Back: Kenyan women fight back against street harassment
Using chalk and markers, women and girls in Nairobi document their experiences of street harassment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why can't this doctor work in the UK?
An refugee doctor would love to work in the UK, and the NHS would love to have him - but there's a hitch. from BBC News - World https:...
The secrets of 'food porn' viral videos
Is the fashion for filming calorie-saturated food videos encouraging unhealthy eating? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/342HZGb
New Zealand volcano: Search resumes for two remaining bodies
The search operation resumes near White Island volcano after one body was spotted in the water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34mTh...
Africa’s 'condom king' wants no more HIV infections
Kenyan Stanley Ngara gives out free condoms in his bid to encourage safe sex and lower HIV rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sm...
Shah Rukh Khan talks success and having two left feet
The King of Bollywood sat down with Talking Movies’ Tom Brook in front of a live audience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34dbC80
UN accuses Chile of serious human rights abuses
Investigators say they have verified four cases of unlawful deaths involving state agents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34hU7Dp
Three-digit suicide prevention hotline - 988 - given green light in US
When operational, the 988 number will replace a 12-digit hotline, making it easier to get help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RJye...
Algeria election: Ex-PM to replace Bouteflika after boycotted poll
Abdelmadjid Tebboune took 58% of the vote in a poll marred by protests and a boycott. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PjlcC7
Taylor Swift blasts 'toxic male privilege' during Woman Of The Decade speech
The star dispenses with platitudes as she accepts Billboard's woman of the decade award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36z0ZOa
Qantas picks Airbus over Boeing for longest flights
The move marks a fresh blow to rival Boeing as it deals with the fallout from its grounded 737 Max jets. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Rape in India: How Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi both made it a political issue
Rahul Gandhi is now under attack, but PM Modi is also guilty of invoking rape to win elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ssHQ...
Nigerian spent eight years awaiting trial before being freed
Babagana Aliyu spent eight years in prison without being convicted of a crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35iaAJl
General election 2019: World leaders react to Johnson victory
Boris Johnson and the Conservatives have won big - here's how world leaders have responded so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'Penis fish' wash up on a beach in California
Thousands of the creature, also known as fat innkeeper worms, appeared on Drakes Beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36vLFC3
EU carbon neutrality: Leaders agree 2050 target without Poland
The bloc sets a target for carbon neutrality but Poland, which relies heavily on coal, is exempted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
The Clash: How London Calling still inspires 40 years on
How The Clash’s iconic third album London Calling continues to inspire 40 years after its release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L...
Unesco heritage: Traditional Thai massage added to 'cultural heritage' list
Nuad Thai is now part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, according to Unesco. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36u5qdi
New Zealand volcano: Divers deployed to find last two missing bodies
Two bodies are missing as six are airlifted off the island - despite the risk of another eruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38...
New Kentucky governor restores voting rights to ex-felons
The new Democratic governor will return the vote to as many as 140,000 non-violent former felons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ed...
Andrew Scheer: Canadian Conservative leader resigns
Andrew Scheer is stepping down two months after his party's disappointing election loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LPSGpk
The place where dead eagles are given a new life
Colorado's National Eagle Repository is the only one of its kind in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34hs4nM
Spain in drive to get women into special forces
More women are needed to help combat terrorism and insurgents, Spain's defence minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RM...
Pengsoo: The rude giant penguin that S Korea fell in love with
He was meant to be a children's character, but he's now gained a huge fan base amongst millennials. from BBC News - World https://...
Lebanon electricity crisis: Stealing power to survive
Protesters in Lebanon say its electricity crisis reflects everything that is wrong with the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why Australia's PM is facing climate anger amid bushfires
As vast areas burn, Scott Morrison is being accused of playing down the impact of climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38z...
Myanmar: Rohingya refugee recalls 'horrific' mass killings
Rohingya refugee Hasina Begun says Myanmar troops set her village alight and opened fire on her people. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Las Tesis feminist protest song of Chile goes global
The song "The rapist is you" was created by the Chilean feminist collective Las Tesis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EeR...
Making art from rubbish
Andriy Pilat makes art from discarded plastic rubbish in the Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rF1BTG
Pakistan protest: Patients die as lawyers ransack Lahore hospital
Three patients died when lawyers attacked a cardiac hospital in Lahore in a dispute with doctors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RJ...
Berlin murder: Russia expels German diplomats amid dispute
The tit-for-tat move follows Germany's expulsion of Russians over the death of a Chechen in Berlin. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Pakistan lawyers in violent hospital protest in Lahore
A number of patients are believed to have died after a protest by lawyers at a Lahore hospital turned violent. from BBC News - World https...
Argentina's Mario Sandoval: France to deport ex-policeman in torture case
Mario Sandoval, now a Sorbonne academic, is accused of atrocities during Argentina's military rule. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Citizenship Amendment Bill: India calls in army to Assam and Tripura states
Protesters in the north-east claim they will be "overrun" with Hindu migrants from Bangladesh. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ex-Olympian shares battle with alcoholism
Kenya's Wilfred Bungei, who won Olympic 800m gold in Beijing, shares his story of battling alcoholism in a bid to 'save someone'...
'There's nothing like it' - Meet Saudi Arabia's first certified female boxing coach
Rasha Al Khamis speaks to BBC Sport about becoming Saudi Arabia's first certified female boxing coach. from BBC News - World https://i...
Harvey Weinstein 'reaches tentative $25m deal with accusers'
The reported deal comes ahead of the film mogul's separate rape and sexual assault trial next month. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Boeing: US regulator admits 'mistake' over aircraft crashes
Safety regulator allowed the aircraft to continue flying despite its own analysis flagging warnings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Algeria elections under threat from a boycott
Citizens in countrywide protests have long called for a new kind of politics, not just a new president. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Flying around NZ volcano spewing toxic gas
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil flies close to White Island, while it continues to spew toxic gas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36uGE...
A 'game changer' for cardboard box waste?
A factory in France is trialling a more efficient way of packaging orders, Emma Simpson reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ell...
Sulawesi art: Animal painting found in cave is 44,000 years old
Experts say the art, found in an Indonesian cave, could be the world's oldest recorded story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YH...
EU leaders to consider climate neutrality pledge
The new head of the European Commission has proposed big change, but the decision will lie with EU leaders. from BBC News - World https://...
White Island volcano: NZ police consider high-speed mission to get bodies
But this option could mean that crucial evidence is lost, potentially rendering bodies unidentifiable. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Climate change: Anger as protestors barred from UN talks
Around 200 environmental campaigners are barred from climate talks after Greta Thunberg speaks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RIh7...
What are beauty pageants really like for black women?
Black women hold four major pageant titles, but black pageant winners say there's more to the story. from BBC News - World https://ift...
‘How texts to my dead brother brought us together’
A Minneapolis woman started messaging her brother's old phone but she didn't expect what happened next. from BBC News - World http...
Volcano tourism in the spotlight after New Zealand eruption
Huge numbers of tourists risk scaling active volcanoes every year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rCR3EK
Are India's claims about minorities in other countries true?
Are the Indian government's claims about non-Muslim groups in neighbouring states correct? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38tLysz
Cameroon conflict: 'I go to a secret school'
Families fleeing conflict in Cameroon English-speaking regions are having a hard time educating their children. from BBC News - World http...
How millennials are changing the perfume business
Perfumers describe how they're adapting to calls for sustainable contents and gender-neutral smells. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Joe Biden: Democratic presidential frontrunner denies one-term pledge
US media had reported that Mr Biden, 77, suggested to his aides he would only serve a single term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Chile search teams battle adverse conditions in hunt for plane
Thirty-eight people were on board the transport plane bound for an air force base in Antarctica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PDu...
France strike: PM Édouard Philippe outlines 'fairer' pension plan
Prime Minister Édouard Philippe outlines controversial plans he says will create a fairer system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj...
Jersey City shootings: Sounds of gunfire fill streets
At least six people have died in a series of gun battles in Jersey City, New Jersey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YEH7Xp
Buyer returns Grease jacket to Olivia Newton-John after auction
He gives the leather jacket back to Olivia Newton-John after buying it from her for $243,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36oDmYH
Saudi Arabia oil attacks: UN 'unable to confirm Iranian involvement'
Saudi Arabia says Iran was involved in September's drone and missile strikes - something it denies. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ed Sheeran named 'artist of the decade'
The singer has amassed a combined run of 12 number one singles and albums between 2010 and 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P8X...
Why the Herero people's special dress is worn with pride in Namibia
Herero people commemorate their battle with their German colonial rulers with a ceremonial dress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/349...
Greta Thunberg accuses world leaders of 'creative PR' at climate summit
The teenage activist's speech came after Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro called her a "brat". from BBC News - World https...
Myanmar Rohingya: Suu Kyi rejects genocide claims in UN court
Myanmar's leader says there is no proof its army had "genocidal intent" against Rohingya Muslims. from BBC News - World http...
Mexico's naked Zapata painting causes protests
The painting shows the revolutionary hero naked on a horse, wearing high heels and a pink hat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PCFuWd
Citizenship Amendment Bill: Protests grow as India debates 'anti-Muslim' law
India's Citizenship Amendment Bill offers amnesty to non-Muslim illegal immigrants from three countries. from BBC News - World https:/...
Greta Thunberg : 'Almost nothing is being done'
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has addressed the COP25 summit, criticising politicians and CEOs. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bougainville referendum: PNG region votes overwhelmingly for independence
The vote was non-binding - but the Papua New Guinea region could now become a sovereign country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35cE...
'World's first' fully-electric commercial flight takes off
A fully electric seaplane flight has been hailed by operators as the start of a third "aviation era". from BBC News - World http...
White Island volcano: New volcanic activity hampers recovery efforts
There'd been hopes to bring back the bodies from the island but police says it's too dangerous. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Pensacola attack: US grounds Saudi aviation students after navy base shooting
Flights for 300 aviation students are paused after the shooting at Pensacola left three sailors dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Climate change: Major emitters accused of blocking progress at UN talks
Brazil, China, India and Saudi Arabia are criticised as anger grows at a UN climate change meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
'Our parents ran a secret gay porn empire'
Karen and Barry Mason ran a successful gay porn business but tried to hide it from their children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38...
New Zealand volcano: Can we predict eruptions?
The country's most active volcano has erupted - but how good are scientists at predicting when this might happen? from BBC News - Worl...
Algeria's serial protesters: 'Why I give up my weekends to march'
Algerian students put their lives on hold as they call for a poll boycott and complete political change. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Myanmar Rohingya: The supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi will defend her country against genocide accusations in court in The Hague. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2se2Edq
Why this cattle farmer moves his cows every day
Methane emissions from cattle contribute to climate change - but Will Harris says he has a solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
WTO chief: 'Months' needed to fix disputes body
The system for resolving world trade disputes grinds to a halt after the US blocks any new WTO judges. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
USMCA: Agreement reached on Nafta trade deal replacement
Democrats in Congress agree to approve the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P7GkLl
Ice Bucket Challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34
Pete Frates championed the campaign that raised millions for research into his ALS disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sYNlWc
Myanmar Rohingya: Suu Kyi to defend genocide charge at UN court
The UN's top court is hearing allegations of atrocities committed against the Rohingya people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
St Petersburg bomb: Long jail terms for metro attack
Fifteen people died in the April 2017 attack in the Russian city, many of them students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YE2gkn
Trump impeachment: House Democrats to unveil formal charges
The move is a key step towards a full vote in the US House of Representatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/348VHaJ
Floods and power cuts hit South Africa
Some 700 homes have been swept away, power stations have been flooded and mining has been affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Algeria jails two former prime ministers ahead of election
They were accused of abusing authority in a car manufacturing embezzlement scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pz9xxE
New Zealand volcano: What we know about those affected
The latest information on the people affected by the deadly eruption on New Zealand's White Island. from BBC News - World https://ift....
George Laurer, co-inventor of the barcode, dies at 94
The US engineer helped to perfect the technology to read barcodes, which revolutionised retail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pz3T...
Plane spins on runway during emergency landing in Costa Rica
The pilot warned his passengers before he brought the plane down in Costa Rica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P7Pwzj
Drugs and guns found on Juice Wrld's jet, police say
Police in Chicago say the rapper suffered a seizure as they questioned his entourage in an airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Bangalore: Dummies in police uniforms 'control' city traffic
Officials in India hope drivers will mistake them for real police and be less likely to break rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Gunman on run after deadly Czech hospital shooting
Six people are reported dead after a man opened fire at a hospital in the city of Ostrava. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RztRSe
Seafloor scar of Bikini A-bomb test still visible
Seventy-three years after the first underwater nuclear explosion, scientists return to map the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sydney smoke: Residents 'choking' on intense bushfire pollution
Locals report the "worst day yet" of a haze that has sparked health problems and forced evacuations. from BBC News - World https...
Stockton's universal basic income scheme
Stockton in California is providing poor residents with a universal basic income, but could it work nationally? from BBC News - World http...
New Zealand volcano: Five dead and eight missing with 'no signs of life'
The focus shifts from rescue to recovery as eight feared dead are still on White Island volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qBe...
Chilean military plane 'disappears' with 38 aboard
A military plane with 38 on board has disappeared en route to Antarctica, Chilean air force says in a statement from BBC News - World http...
Aung San Suu Kyi: How a peace icon ended up at a genocide trial
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi is defending her country in the International Court of Justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P5fXpg
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