Japan's commercial whaling fleet sets sail
The five ships are the first to hunt whales for profit in Japanese waters in more than 30 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xks...
Glastonbury: Thank you for going plastic-free, says Attenborough
The 93-year-old naturalist tells crowds the use of a million plastic bottles has been avoided . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Luel...
Syria war: Israeli jets ‘hit Iranian targets in Homs and Damascus’
Syrian state media say Israeli warplanes have targeted military bases near Damascus and Homs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RLPnBB
Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams 'in a good place' ahead of tournament
The 23-time Grand Slam champion talks to the BBC about motivation, motherhood and recovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YrG1gS
New York Pride: Huge crowds attend New York Pride march
Hundreds of thousands of people have been watching or taking part in WorldPride in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xoe7GA
Japanese whalers set sail for commercial hunting
Five ships will hunt up to 227 hunt whales for profit, ending a three-decade pause despite criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Texas plane crash: 10 killed after 'aircraft veers into hangar'
The light aircraft veered into a hangar shortly after take-off at an airport near Dallas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xmwhIF
Hong Kong: Police and protesters clash on handover anniversary
Riot police use batons to repel protesters on the 22nd anniversary of the city's handover to China. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trump in North Korea: KCNA hails 'amazing' visit
Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea in Sunday's historic trip. from BBC News - World https:/...
Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara
Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K...
What's happening in the news this week?
This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FJcIPc
Medicinal cannabis: The family that changed Australia's debate
Their heartrending story shifted perceptions on medical cannabis - but, they argue, not far enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
How rude service inspired a multi-million euro firm
A bad experience at a shop inspired one man to set up a business that measures customer satisfaction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Venezuela crisis: Navy captain's death in custody condemned by opposition
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó claims captain Rafael Acosta was "savagely and brutally tortured". from BBC News - World https://i...
The death of a Tunisian poet
Nidhal Gharibi took his life at the age of 32. His friends say his depression was exacerbated by Tunisia's political and economic situat...
Afro Napoli: The migrant football team fighting racism
Footballer Sarjo was smuggled through six countries to Italy, but since arriving has been subject to racial abuse. from BBC News - World h...
New York Pride: Bumper crowds expected at LGBT march
The event is expected to be one of the biggest celebrations of LGBT pride in history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LryjQ1
US President's press secretary scuffles with North Korea security
Stephanie Grisham struggles with Kim Jong-Un's staff to let US media into South Korea meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R...
Italy migrant boat: Captain disobeyed orders due to suicide fears
She says she ignored orders not to dock in Italy fearing people on board could take their own lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
EU summit: Centre-left Timmermans tipped for top post
The key posts need to be decided, with Frans Timmermans tipped to head the Commission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KNXLQc
Turkey vows 'heavy' retaliation to Libya attacks, defence minister says
Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar ordered his troops to target Turkish ships and businesses in Tripoli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Hong Kong protests: Thousands rally in support of police and Beijing
The pro-Beijing protesters waved Chinese flags to oppose the city's huge anti-extradition rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Electric cars: New vehicles to emit noise to aid safety
The EU rule for new models follows concerns cars put pedestrians at risk because they are too quiet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Delay to rule allowing US medics to refuse procedures on moral grounds
The rule will make it easier for medical workers to refuse to carry out procedures on moral grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
ICYMI: Huge hot dog and Klitschko rescue
Busy week? Here are four stories you may have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RIGQPP
Trump and Kim Jong-un meet at Korean demilitarised zone
The US president and North Korean leader meet at the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Lagos 'snake man' on his conservation battle
Nigerian veterinarian Mark Ofua is on a mission to rescue snakes and other wild animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XFRxbg
Albania set for tense local election stand-off
With the main opposition boycotting the poll, there are fears of disruption and violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KNWfOa
Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ
Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XhzlFf
A handy guide to becoming US president
Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2hs8w
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa: The wartime strongman who wants to run Sri Lanka
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the former defence chief who crushed the Tamil Tigers, is eyeing a return to power. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The teenager with Down's syndrome swimming in the Arctic
Trym is the first person to live on the Svalbard Islands with Down's syndrome and he isn't letting it hold him back. from BBC News...
The online LGBT magazine blocked in its own country
How one man is seeking to break down gender taboos in Jordan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JiuPwn
Your pictures on the theme of 'pathway'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "pathway". from BBC News - World https:...
Sudan: Dying for the revolution
Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RHu443
'Madrid Central' protest: Thousands oppose suspension of anti-pollution plan
Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How apps power Hong Kong's 'leaderless' protests
Huge group chats with real-time voting let demonstrators decide what steps to take next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XEoYe7
'They called my baby biowaste - it broke my heart in pieces'
A garden in Victoria, Canada, helps parents mourn children lost during pregnancy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jd15kF
Pakistan: How one girl overcame the armed men who blocked her school
Naeema Zehri grew up in a village in Pakistan where armed men stopped her from going to school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FyFd...
Birmingham Rep photos shine spotlight on backstage world
An exhibition of 100 images takes theatre fans behind the scenes at Birmingham's Rep theatre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ye...
Sudan security forces 'carry out raid' ahead of mass protest
The main opposition group says armed forces broke up a press conference on the eve of the rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xqT...
Sri Lanka hires first two hangmen in 43 years
The president has announced four prisoners will be executed over drug offences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xet7pL
In pictures: Europe roasting again as heatwave continues
Temperatures remain sizzling, rising above 40C (104F) in some areas of Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xg5Kwe
Merkel's shaking: Chancellor says she's 'fine' after attacks
The German Chancellor has suffered two bouts of trembling in public in two weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xm63Gq
Luis Alvarez, police campaigner for 9/11 compensation, dies
The former detective underwent 68 rounds of chemotherapy for cancer caused by work at Ground Zero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Germany to return Nazi-stolen painting Vase of Flowers to Italy
Vase of Flowers by Dutch artist Jan van Huysum will be handed to the Uffizi Gallery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XganX8
G20 summit: Trump and Xi agree to restart US-China trade talks
The leaders of the two countries reach an agreement to ease a row that has fuelled an economic slowdown. from BBC News - World https://ift...
South African teens: 'How we built a plane in 10 days'
These South African teenagers built their own plane and are flying it from Cape Town to Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JbVqLD
Italy migrants: Rescue ship captain arrested at Lampedusa port
The ship, carrying dozens of rescued migrants, entered Lampedusa port despite being banned by Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?
EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the Euro...
Abiy Ahmed's reforms in Ethiopia lift the lid on ethnic tensions
Just a few weeks ago, Abiy Ahmed was feted across Africa but deadly attacks threatens his reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R...
Ebola: The impact of militant attacks in DR Congo
The deadly Ebola virus has spread, but are attacks and insecurity affecting the response? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YqiYDa
Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion
Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ
"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults
Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new B...
Japan whaling: Commercial hunts to resume despite outcry
Hunters could be back in Japanese waters from 1 July, ending a three-decade halt to commercial whaling. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters
Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
G20 summit: Trump jokes to Putin about Russian election meddling
The US president delivers a light-hearted reprimand to his Russian counterpart at the G20 summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31V...
DR Congo copper and cobalt miners killed in Kolwezi
The governor of Lualaba province says the fatalities are "clandestine artisanal diggers". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Genoa's giant bridge towers demolished
The towers on Genoa's Morandi bridge, which partially collapsed last year killing 43 people, have been demolished. from BBC News - Wor...
Alabama woman charged with manslaughter after losing unborn baby in shooting
After losing her child in a shooting, the woman has been arrested - despite not being the shooter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I...
Donald Trump's joking reprimand to Putin: 'Don't meddle in the 2020 election'
The US president held a meeting with the Russian leader during the G20 summit in Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XfKyWY
India arrests after women's heads shaved for resisting rape
Two men are arrested for shaving the women's heads and assaulting them in India's Bihar state. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
New Zealand 'fake meat' pizza was not misleading, says Hell Pizza
Hell Pizza says it covertly introduced plant-based meat on to one of its pizzas to raise awareness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
iPhone designer Jony Ive to leave Apple
The British designer's work helped turn Apple into the world's most valuable company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XCAd6S
Jean-Claude Romand: Fake French doctor who killed family is free
Jean-Claude Romand murdered his wife, children and parents in 1993 as he was about to be exposed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RH...
Democratic debate: Joe Biden criticised for race record
The front-runner in the Democratic race has his civil rights record attacked by Kamala Harris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JgYmGO
Putin: Russian president says liberalism 'obsolete'
Speaking before the G20 summit, the Russian leader says the political ideology has "outlived its purpose". from BBC News - World...
Genoa bridge: Towers to be demolished with explosives
Residents are told to leave as experts prepare to demolish what remains of Italy's Morandi bridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
European heatwave: Temperature may reach highest on record in France
The current record stands at 44.1C (111.4F), reached in southern France in a 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Xqd7K
Italy migrants: Pressure builds over Lampedusa rescue ship
It comes as Italy tries to clamp down on migrant rescue boats entering its territorial waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9j23y
What is the G20 summit, and what do world leaders talk about?
What is the G20, and what do they do when they meet? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RHBpQR
Why is an African chief's skull mentioned in the Versailles Treaty?
Chief Mkwawa died 16 years before WW1 began but his skull was mentioned in the treaty that ended the conflict. from BBC News - World https...
AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world
Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RL8b...
Assam NRC: Are India’s ‘unwanted people’ being driven to suicide?
Citizens facing deportation are taking their lives, say activists who warn of a humanitarian disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world
It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Africa's top shots: 21-27 June 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RHwCPn
Quiz of the Week: Which Pink song induced childbirth?
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XzHGUo
Democratic debate: Heavyweights Biden and Sanders to duel
Ten hopefuls will be on stage, but all eyes will be on two heavyweights battling for the party's soul. from BBC News - World https://i...
'I rented a mouldy flat from the deputy mayor'
When Jennifer Mbon's flat grew a layer of black mould she discovered her landlord was one of Marseille's top politicians. from BBC...
Reddit places pro-Donald-Trump forum in quarantine
The discussion platform says it made the move after threats of violence against the police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31YjZ7h
China's investment in Africa: Everything you need to know
Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KH...
German Chancellor Angela Merkel shakes at Berlin ceremony
The German Chancellor is seen shaking at a ceremony in Berlin, eight days after a similar incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Denmark's new PM takes power and joins Nordic swing to left
Mette Frederiksen is the third centre-left leader to take office in a Nordic country this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZS7T...
Paris attacks: Bosnian suspect arrested in Germany
German police detain a 39-year-old man in connection with attacks in France that killed 130 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Police seize cocaine ahead of Bolsonaro flight
The air force officer had been assigned with accompanying Brazil's president on a flight home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x...
Ethiopia Amhara unrest: Opposition supporters 'arrested'
It follows an attempt at a regional coup, in which the army chief of staff was shot dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XyHjte
Russia denies role in Israeli airport GPS jamming
Aircraft have been forced to use alternative navigation systems to land at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport. from BBC News - World https:...
Honduras v El Salvador: The football match that kicked off a war
In 1969, EL Salvador and Honduras played three football games and then went to war. What happened? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Germany's Angela Merkel seen shaking again in Berlin
Chancellor Merkel trembles at an event in Berlin - as she did eight days ago at another ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZO...
'Hero' 17-year-old catches falling toddler
Feuzi Zabaat was working nearby when he caught a two-year-old girl as she fell out of a window. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FzQN...
US election 2020: The biggest moments in Democratic debate
There were policy disagreements, interruptions and some unexpected lines on the debate stage in Miami. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Donald Trump hits out at 'unacceptable' India tariffs
The US president says he "looks forward" to bringing up tariffs with India's PM Narendra Modi. from BBC News - World https:/...
Venezuela crisis: Maduro says 'fascist' coup foiled
The socialist leader said the attempt involved Juan Guaidó backed by the US, Colombia and Chile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LoA...
US father gets life for India child death
Sherin Matthews was found in a drain two weeks after disappearing from her Texas home in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ni...
Australian student arrested in North Korea, reports say
Media reports have identified him as Alek Sigley, a 29-year-old masters student living in Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Libya crisis: UN-backed government 'retakes' key town of Gharyan
Gharyan was a main supply base for an offensive on Tripoli by insurgents loyal to Khalifa Haftar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yh...
Appeals over Russia holiday camp deaths
Three years ago, tragedy struck for a group of children out on boats at Lake Syamozero in Russia's Karelia region. from BBC News - Wor...
Rio Grande drowning: 'I knew it was the last time I would see my son'
The mother of a man who drowned trying to cross into the US recalls the moment he set out on the journey. from BBC News - World https://if...
Russia says Georgia isn't safe. Russians in Georgia say otherwise
Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FxgT0A
Europe heatwave: Why are temperatures on the continent soaring?
As the continent bakes in sweltering temperatures, experts explain what's happening - and why now. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The tropical islands that fell into ruin
A picture of decline mars Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where a number of island resorts lie derelict. from BBC News - World https:/...
Why Morocco could be next for revolution, after Sudan and Algeria
Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FAv1WK
Indian MP Mahua Moitra's 'rising fascism' speech wins plaudits
Mahua Moitra warns of the "early signs of fascism" in India in her maiden speech, causing a sensation. from BBC News - World htt...
Islamic State group: Nicaragua arrests four suspected members
There were fears that three of the four - two Egyptians and two Iraqis - could be headed to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Nigeria Ore road helicopter 'picked up stroke victim'
A helicopter company insists a motorway rescue was an emergency, not a billionaire escaping traffic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Venezuela crisis: Military force still an option, says Guaidó
The opposition leader tells the BBC he wants elections, but has not ruled out the use of force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YhX7...
France heatwave: Paris region closes schools
Regions around Paris announce school closures as France and Spain expect heat above 40C. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INHg4B
Malaysia seizes thousands of smuggled turtles at airport
Two Indian men are in custody after thousands of red-eared sliders are discovered in their luggage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US immigration: Drowning exposes risks of illegal crossing
A man from El Salvador and his baby daughter die in the Rio Grande trying to reach the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KCONW3
Second US town pays up to ransomware hackers
Lake City becomes the second Florida town in two weeks to pay up after a ransomware attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xeCMgQ
The lives disrupted by the world's tallest statue
The $430m iconic statue was touted as symbol of India's development - but it hasn't benefitted everyone. from BBC News - World htt...
'I was exploited by my friend's mum'
Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West. from BBC News - World https:/...
The Arab world in seven charts: Are Arabs turning their backs on religion?
A growing number of Arabs in the Middle East and North Africa say they are no longer religious, a major survey suggests. from BBC News - W...
Spirited Away: Japanese anime trounces Toy Story 4 at China box office
The Japanese cartoon from 2001 made more than twice as much as Toy Story 4 over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZOGE4m
Baby girl found in plastic bag
The girl now known as 'Baby India' was found after nearby residents heard cries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RB1pNK
How do you win the race to become US president?
Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2hs8w
Migrant children crisis: Democrats agree $4.5bn aid for migrants at border
A bid to ease the crisis, which has seen migrants dying on the border, faces a tough Senate battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US migrant children 'hungry, dirty, sick and scared'
A lawyer says migrant children are being held in Texas in "the most degrading and appalling conditions". from BBC News - World h...
'Triple whammy' threatens UN action on climate change
Efforts by Saudi Arabia, the EU and Japan are seen as part of a backlash against UN climate action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Sheryl Crow: Universal Studios fire destroyed all my master tapes
The star says all her master tapes were destroyed in an "apocalyptic" 2008 blaze at Universal Studios. from BBC News - World htt...
Over 100 migrant children returned to 'horrific' border station
The Texas facility reportedly made changes to alleviate its overcrowding in order to house the children. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Kim Kardashian West's Kimono underwear meets Japanese backlash
The shapewear range is touted as inclusive, but Japanese people say the name disrespects tradition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Lula: Brazil court rejects request to free ex-president pending appeal
Judges dismissed a request to free the ex-president and delayed a decision on his latest appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ILz...
Westerners 'fuelling Philippine child sex video rise'
Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West. from BBC News - World https:/...
Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'
Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Paris air pollution: French state blamed in landmark case
A court rules the state failed to act to curb air pollution in Paris, in a landmark decision. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WZcpWB
US-Iran crisis: Trump lashes out at 'ignorant and insulting' statement
The US president tweeted after Iran's president responded to the new sanctions, unveiled on Monday. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Used car batteries may power football stadium lights
Refurbished batteries are already in use at stadiums in Norway and the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IIoo6X
Wimbledon 2019: Rafael Nadal says seeding formula 'doesn't seem right'
World number two Rafael Nadal says "it doesn't seem right" that Wimbledon's formula means he could be seeded behind world ...
Ukraine fury as Russia gets back Council of Europe voting rights
The Ukrainian delegation walks out of the Council of Europe assembly following the decision. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X73R4A
Etika: Body found in search for missing YouTuber
The gamer, who went missing last week, had uploaded a video describing suicidal thoughts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RxZJ81
French police under fire over man missing at Nantes party
When police broke up a Nantes music party, 14 people fell in the River Loire and one has disappeared. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
'Climate apartheid' between rich and poor looms, UN expert warns
A UN expert warns of a future where "the wealthy pay to escape" while the rest suffer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JiL...
Rhino release: Epic journey to freedom in Rwanda
Five zoo-born eastern black rhinos have been transported from Europe to Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X8fDMb
Mexico's top Caribbean beaches hit by seaweed infestation
The president is criticised for not doing enough as popular beaches are hit by a deluge of seaweed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Kabir Singh: Bollywood's misogyny problem is not new
Kabir Singh has been sharply criticised for its treatment of women, but it is a box office hit. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X0uq...
Iran-US crisis: Rouhani derides new sanctions as 'useless'
Hassan Rouhani says the measures show the Trump administration is lying about wanting dialogue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J6EX...
West Bengal protests: Politicians hounded to return bribe money
Political leaders are under pressure after a state chief minister told them to refund bribe money. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Y...
Texas migrant children moved from 'horrific cells' after outcry
"It is degrading and inhumane and shouldn't be happening in America," one lawyer said. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Jussie Smollett: Police bodycam noose footage released
The 37-year-old ex-Empire actor is accused of staging a homophobic and racist attack on himself. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FwN...
Trump says sexual assault accuser E Jean Carroll 'not my type'
Donald Trump has denied allegations he sexually assaulted columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Le...
Israel Folau: Rugby star recoups donations in sacking row
Israel Folau draws new support for his fight against Rugby Australia over his anti-gay online posts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Rhino release: European parks bring animals to Rwanda
Five critically endangered rhinos from European zoos are flown to Rwanda to be released into the wild. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Gangnam: The scandal rocking the playground of K-pop
The BBC hears shocking allegations of drugging and rape inside South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene. from BBC News - World https://...
Malaysia air pollution: Schools shut after illness hits children
The same part of Malaysia was hit by toxic air pollution in March, making more than 4,000 people ill. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
South Korea's Gangnam rocked by rape scandals
South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene has been hit by allegations of drugging and rape. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J4aj2x
Famed Mexican rescue dog Frida retires after nine years' duty
Frida is credited with saving the lives of 12 people and has worked across four different countries. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Trump's 'deal of the century' falls flat in West Bank
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say Donald Trump's economic master plan does not help them. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Raspberry Pi used to steal data from Nasa lab
Lax security at a Nasa lab let a hacker lurk on the agency's network for almost a year, says report. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Vietnam jails US national for 'state overthrow plot'
Michael Phuong Minh Nguyen is sentenced to 12 years in jail after a trial that lasted just half a day. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Venezuela crisis: Army and police officials detained, activists say
Activists say six officials have been detained as President Maduro intensifies a crackdown on dissent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Yemen war: Civilian killed in Houthi attack on Saudi airport
A Syrian national is killed after Yemeni rebels reportedly targeted Abha airport with a drone. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X3vlIF
Aisha Ahmad Suleiman: 'People tried to stop me playing polo.'
Polo is widely seen as a men-only game in northern Nigeria, but one woman is changing the narrative. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Australia basks in 24 hours of women's sports glory
The nation woke up on Monday to an extraordinary succession of achievements, causing much local joy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Ethiopia Amhara 'coup ringleader on the run'
Flags are flying at half-mast as Prime Minister Abiy declares a day of mourning for killed officials. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Rapper Nipsey Hussle honoured at BET Awards
The rapper was shot dead in March aged 33. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KyGkmF
France 40C heatwave could break June records
It could feel like 47C in Paris this week as high humidity makes a hot June feel even hotter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N8XBoE
Saudi Arabia: My experience as a female driver, one year on
One year after women were allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, Lulwa Shalhoub describes her experience. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Cambodia PM Hun Sen visits deadly building collapse site
Officials say the death toll has risen to 24, but families fear more bodies remain under the debris. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
The Red Zone: A place where butch lesbians live in fear
Three deaths and dozens of violent attacks have put butch lesbians in Chile's Fifth region on red alert. from BBC News - World https:/...
Is peace between Israel and Palestinians out of reach?
More than 25 years on from breakthrough peace accords the two sides seem further apart than ever. But why? from BBC News - World https://b...
Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.
A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom. from BBC News - Worl...
Dopey: ‘We needed somewhere to tell wild drug stories’
Listeners came for the wild anecdotes, but have stuck around to form an informal support network. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ky...
Chatty cockroach gets Greeks talking on Athens streets
How two female artists reignited debate on the streets of Greece by imitating an insect. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N6JhNc
Five murders, six men and 16 years of stolen lives
How a miscarriage of justice destroyed six men and their families in India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L8XeHW
Ethiopia mosque ban: 'Our sacred city of Aksum must be protected'
Ethiopian Orthodox Christian leaders say they would rather die than see a mosque in their ancient city of Aksum. from BBC News - World htt...
What's happening in the news this week?
In which the gestation period of a white rhino is used to explain this week's news. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KxGc6Y
'Sex and shopping' author Judith Krantz dies at 91
Her steamy bestselling novels feature young, beautiful heroines meeting rich, handsome men. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IDeFPf
Rajasthan tent collapse kills 14 at religious event
Officials say some were electrocuted when storms caused a tent to collapse at a religious event. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IVY...
Israel Folau: Rugby star's fundraiser shut down over anti-gay views
Israel Folau had sought donations to fight his sacking by Rugby Australia over social media posts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2x...
Mauritania opposition challenges ruling party victory
Four candidates have rejected the result and said they will use "all legal means" to challenge it. from BBC News - World https:/...
Air Canada: Woman wakes up alone on dark, parked plane
Tiffani Adams says she has experienced "re-occurring night terrors" since the incident. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Fs...
Australian children of IS militants rescued from Syria camp
The group include orphans of notorious Australian militant Khaled Sharrouf. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2La75NB
Turkey ruling party set to lose Istanbul election
Ruling party in Turkey set to lose city of Istanbul after re-run mayoral election in big blow for President Erdogan from BBC News - World ...
Nanda Devi: Bodies of missing climbers recovered in Himalayas
The eight mountaineers had been attempting to climb India's second-highest peak, Nanda Devi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XxX...
Why a group of US state senators are being hunted by police
Republicans from Oregon have been missing since walking out over a climate change law on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X...
Ukraine holds largest gay pride event to date in Kiev
Organisers say around 8,000 attended the Kiev parade - up from 5,000 last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WW45LU
Czech Republic protests: Andrej Babis urged to quit as PM
Protesters are calling for Prime Minister Andrej Babis to resign amid fraud allegations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J7X2X0
Watch wonder goal in Malaysian Cup
Herold Goulon's stunner capped Pahang's 3-1 victory over Perak in the first leg of the Malaysian FA Cup semifinal. from BBC News -...
Istanbul votes in mayoral election re-run
Ekrem Imamoglu won the first vote in March but President Erdogan's AK Party alleged irregularities. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
US 'launched cyber-attack on Iran weapons systems'
The hack targeted computers running rocket and missile launchers, sources tell US media outlets. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WU2...
German politician's murder raises spectre of far-right attacks
A neo-Nazi is suspected of having shot Walter Lübcke, who defended migrant rights. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xaPoFA
Hong Kong protests: How tensions have spread to US
The conflict between mainland China and Hong Kong is playing out at college campuses across the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
How 'charity speedrunning' made gaming the new telethon
As Games Done Quick holds its 20th event, we explore how gamers raise millions for charity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Y5WGGl
Achieving the impossible: Thai cave rescue a year on
One diver recalls the dramatic rescue of 12 boys that made headlines around the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FsEdN7
Deportations after deal: The new reality for migrants in Mexico
Undocumented migrants in south Mexico no longer travel unimpeded, photojournalist Encarni Pindado discovers. from BBC News - World https:/...
Shiyenze Khasoha: 'My designs fund my cancer treatment'
Kenyan Shiyenze Khasoha sells clothes she designs to pay for her ovarian cancer treatment. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IBGQy5
Ethiopia army chief shot amid unrest
The attack on Seare Mekonnen followed an attempted coup in the northern Amhara region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Xv999y
'This ambitious water project killed my husband'
A new multi-billion dollar project to prevent drought in southern India is causing controversy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XsTL...
Kofi Kingston: 'My struggle transcends race'
Kofi Kingston, the first African-born WWE champion, talks about his Ghanaian heritage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XnxQox
How water polo's Shiny Shrimps changed one man's life
Cédric Le Gallo used to hate sport. But then he joined the Shiny Shrimps and it changed his life. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2N2...
Holocaust survivors: The families that weren’t meant to live
Holocaust survivors and their families recreate a photo taken in 1945. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Xwzh3T
The women fighting for Lapland
As climate change affects the livelihoods of Finland's indigenous Sami people, a proposed new Arctic railway, forestry and mining could ...
North Korea's Kim Jong-un receives 'excellent' letter from Trump
State media says the North Korean leader will "seriously contemplate the interesting content". from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Climate protestors storm Garzweiler coal mine in Germany
The activists break through police lines amid a weekend of protests against fossil fuel use. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31OqTME
US-Iran: Trump announces further sanctions amid tensions
The measures are intended to prevent Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, President Donald Trump says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZG...
Middle East peace plan: Jared Kusner unveils US proposals
President Trump's son-in-law reveals the first, economics-focused section of the proposals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WZC5...
Iran executes 'US spy' who worked for defence ministry
The man was convicted of espionage after spying equipment was found in his home, state media report. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Militants killed while attacking Kenya police base
They are believed to have been fighters from the Somalia-based al-Shabab Islamist group, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Urinating man causes injuries on Berlin boat
Some passengers jumped up in surprise and injured themselves by hitting their heads. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Y1Alde
Bear falls asleep in wardrobe after entering home
Police in the US state of Montana found the animal resting after it had locked itself into a room. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Z...
Hong Kong extradition bill: Police brutality inquiry ruled out
The territory's justice secretary rejects a demand to investigate police actions against protesters. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Rogue slug blamed for Japanese railway chaos
A power cut that stopped trains on Kyushu island was caused by a slug shorting the system. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WWOx5Y
Seven-storey building collapses in Cambodia
Three people are confirmed dead and others are missing in the coastal city of Sihanoukville. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WYwcFw
Istanbul vote rerun: Ambitious mayor takes on Erdogan's man
The election is being rerun after the ruling party candidate narrowly lost the Istanbul mayoral vote. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Hawaii plane crashes killing nine on board
No-one survived the crash of the light aircraft operated by King Air, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RtmIRs
Elton John awarded France's highest civilian award Legion d'Honneur
The British singer was described as a "melodic genius" by French President Emmanuel Macron. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Chennai water crisis: 'We can't do anything'
Residents in the Indian city have been forced to go to drastic lengths to get water after months of poor rainfall. from BBC News - World h...
Trump warns Iran of ‘obliteration’ in event of war
The president says he is open to talks with Tehran after pulling out of strikes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IwzNXp
Mauritania heads to polls in first election since independence
More than a million are set to vote for what could be Mauritania's first peaceful transfer of power. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Miriwoong: The Australian language which barely anybody speaks
Australia has about 100 indigenous languages at risk of being lost - so how do you save them? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WPDpfN
Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches?
From Bermuda and the Azores to Ireland and France, large numbers of shoes are washing ashore. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L4cYw1
Syria: Who's in control of Idlib?
Who holds sway in the last major stronghold of opposition forces fighting the Syrian government? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L89...
Hong Kong protests: How Hallelujah to the Lord became an unofficial anthem
It's a Christian hymn but there are political reasons why protesters have picked up the simple tune from BBC News - World https://bbc....
The medical student who died of measles
The death of a student doctor from a preventable disease shows how Ukraine has become the measles capital of Europe. from BBC News - World...
Afcon 2019: Meet the ‘animals’ competing for the Africa Cup of Nations
Eagles, elephants and lions are among the most popular sporting beasts at this year's tournament. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Trump dismisses E. Jean Carroll rape allegation as 'fiction'
Writer E. Jean Carroll says Mr Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Teacher's remains found buried under Chinese school after 16 years
The remains of a Chinese teacher who vanished in 2003 are dug up after a man confesses to his killing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
EU Commission boss: Who will replace Jean-Claude Juncker?
The race is still wide open after EU leaders failed to pick a successor to Jean-Claude Juncker. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Mzrs...
Trump threatens Time journalist with prison over photo
"What was that?!" the president snaps as an Oval Office reporter apparently oversteps his bounds. from BBC News - World https://...
Spain women: Top court decides if Wolf Pack gang were rapists
Prosecutors are calling for five men known as the "wolf pack" to have their jail terms doubled. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Honduras protests: Military deployed after violence
Two people die during anti-government protests, with shops looted and government buildings attacked. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Critically endangered vultures poisoned en masse in Botswana
Conservationists say the killing of more than 500 birds is one of the largest slaughters documented. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Yoga Day: Thousands of Indians celebrate the day
PM Narendra Modi, a yoga enthusiast, led the celebrations, hosting an event in Jharkhand state. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31OHh...
Edward Gallagher: Witness in US war crimes case admits killing IS teen
A Navy Seal stuns a courtroom by acknowledging his role in a death for which his comrade is accused. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Yemen crisis: UN partially partially suspends food aid
The World Food Programme says it is a last resort, accusing Houthi rebels of diverting supplies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2xdC...
Gulf crisis: Are we heading for a new tanker war?
Attacks on tankers in the Gulf drew the US in the 1980s - now it could be even more dangerous. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IsyecV
Xi in North Korea: Kim hails 'invincible' ties with China
Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day visit to Pyongyang ends with mutual pledges of friendship. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Trump 'approved military strikes against Iran but pulled back'
US media reports say the president approved pre-dawn strikes for Friday, but rolled back the plan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W...
Hong Kong protests: Hundreds surround police headquarters
Protesters are calling for the extradition bill, which has been suspended, to be completely shelved. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Kullu bus crash: More than 40 die in India gorge plunge
Witnesses say the bus failed to make a sharp turn on a steep road and fell down a mountainside. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KAN5...
Israel Folau: Sacked rugby player in anti-gay row asks for donations
Israel Folau is contesting Rugby Australia's decision to end his contract over anti-gay posts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X...
Searching for truth in China's Uighur 're-education' camps
China is accused of locking up Uighurs in camps - which it denies. The BBC went inside one of them. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Inside Pakistan's first retirement home for third-gender people
Pakistan's third-gender people are often rejected by their families - the first retirement home for them has just opened. from BBC New...
Why the age of electric flight is finally upon us
Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2x6...
Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence: The 3,100-mile race around a New York block
It lasts almost two months, with competitors running 18 hours a day. The 'Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence' is a race unlike any other...
Fears for elephants facing 1,900 mile train journey in India
Four elephants are set to travel in 40C heat for days across India to participate in temple rituals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Has an internet blackout killed Sudan's revolution?
The Military Council has switched off the internet in response to protests that took place in early June. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Inside Italy's war over vaccines
Fake news fuels the anti-vaccine movement and one government's vaccination efforts may be making it worse. from BBC News - World https...
Istanbul vote: Why rerun vote is key to Turkey's future
Turkey's ruling party narrowly lost the city's mayoral election in April and a rerun is scheduled for 23 June. from BBC News - Wor...
MH17 crash: Putin says Russia 'absolutely disagrees' with evidence
The Russian president says he "completely disagrees" with charges brought by the plane crash inquiry. from BBC News - World http...
Trump: Iran made 'big mistake' downing US drone
It was brought down over the Strait of Hormuz, amid soaring tensions between the US and Iran. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IURE9m
Russia to release whales from 'jail' in far east after outcry
It comes after the "whale jail", where orcas and belugas were held, sparked an international outcry. from BBC News - World https...
FBI arrests Syrian refugee for church bomb plot
Prosecutors say the suspected plot against a Pittsburgh church was inspired by the IS terror group. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Keith Raniere Nxivm trial: Why it's so hard to stop a cult
Running a cult is not a criminal offence in most countries, making life difficult for prosecutors. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W...
Biden refuses to apologise for working with racist senators
Amid a political firestorm, the top Democrat insists "there's not a racist bone in my body". from BBC News - World https://b...
EU faces tense talks over top jobs in Brussels
There is intense national rivalry over the successors to Jean-Claude Juncker and other key figures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Gay refugees sent back to 'homophobic Kenya camp'
The group had been staying in safe houses in Kenya's capital after fleeing attacks, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Chennai water: How India's sixth biggest city is coping with shortages
Chennai, home to more than four million people, is relying on tankers to supply its water. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KrRVnv
MH17 crash: Malaysia PM Mahathir denounces murder charges
Mahathir Mohamad criticises the charging of three Russians over the downing of the Malaysian plane. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
German pro-immigration mayors get death threats
Two mayors who survived serious knife attacks may be the targets of far-right groups, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WV...
Sanjiv Bhatt: India riots whistleblower gets life in jail for murder
A senior policeman who accused Narendra Modi over deadly riots in Gujarat state is jailed for murder. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Saudi arms sales: Court of Appeal demands review
Campaigners win a legal challenge over the UK government's decision to allow arms sales to Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https:/...
David Ortiz: Boston Red Sox legend 'not target of shooting'
The former baseball star was shot in the back at an open-air nightclub in the Dominican Republic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Xn...
Ex-Interpol chief pleads guilty to corruption, China says
Meng Hongwei was charged with corruption after he vanished on a trip back to China last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RpKMES
Showbiz whales freed from captivity arrive in Iceland
Two performing beluga whales are freed to live out their days in a secluded Icelandic bay. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31IhBl7
Cassius' Philippe Zdar dies in accidental fall
Philippe Zdar, one half of of French dance duo Cassius, dies accidentally in Paris, his agent says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Iranian military claims to have shot down US spy drone
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) say they shot down a US spy drone on Thursday morning. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Christchurch attack: New Zealand launches gun buy-back scheme
People have six months to hand in their semi-automatic weapons - banned in the wake of the Christchurch attacks. from BBC News - World htt...
Chris Dawson: Podcast-highlighted suspect pleads not guilty to murder
Chris Dawson denies killing his wife, Lynette, in Sydney - a case that has drawn global attention. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K...
Clapping back against racial stereotypes
Elijah Lawal has written a book about "clapping back" against racial stereotypes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LalUjx
How can a company be valued at billions, but not make any profit?
You can't have a company worth billions of dollars and not make a profit, right? Wrong, and here's why. from BBC News - World http...
Gulf crisis: Close up to stricken oil tanker with the US Navy
The BBC's Mark Lowen sees the damage caused to one of the oil tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
South African MP punches man during alleged racist incident
Phumzile van Damme says she punched a white man in self-defence at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Four charged with shooting down MH17 plane
The Malaysia Airlines jet came down over eastern Ukraine in July 2014, killing 298 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KptJlB
Colombia urged to do more to protect ex-Farc rebels after killings
Some 160 ex-fighters and their relatives have been killed since the 2016 peace deal, the Farc says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
Jamal Khashoggi killing: Saudi crown prince 'should face investigation'
A UN investigator says credible evidence links Mohammed bin Salman to the journalist's murder. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X...
Bangladesh and China power plant workers in deadly mass brawl
One Chinese worker died in a mass brawl at a China-funded power plant south of Dhaka. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RkZPj6
Mohammed Morsi: Egypt accuses UN of 'politicising' death
Egypt says its former leader died of natural causes, and is critical of calls for an investigation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
HK billionaire to pay $14m in tuition fees for Chinese students
Li Ka-Shing has pledged to pay tuition fees for a group of Chinese students through his foundation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
When They See Us: Trump stands by 1989 Central Park Five comments
President Trump stands by his 1989 adverts calling for the reinstatement of the death penalty. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IqDxtp
What are vaccines, how do they work and why are people sceptical?
Vaccines help save the lives of millions a year. This is how they came about - and why they matter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Immunisation: Why we do it and how 'herd immunity' works
This is how vaccines work, why they’re important and what the phrase “herd immunity” actually means. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
‘I got lockjaw thanks to my mum’
Meredith's mother stopped her having vaccinations - so eventually she got some nasty illnesses. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Measles vaccine fears cost me my children
One Filipino mother's worst fears were realised when her unvaccinated children caught measles. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X...
More than 70 million displaced worldwide, says UNHCR
The number is the highest in the UN refugee agency's history. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IpiwiF
Sperm donor is child's legal father, Australian court rules
It prevents his child's biological mother and her wife from moving to New Zealand with the girl. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Low trust in vaccines 'a global crisis'
The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2x...
California wildfires: Power company agrees to pay $1bn for damage
Pacific Gas & Electric Corp are facing billions of dollars worth of lawsuits over the fires. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Krg...
Fossil proves hyenas once roamed Canada's Arctic Plains
A 50-year-old mystery has been solved by scientists who identified the teeth of ancient Arctic hyenas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
MH17 plane crash: Investigators 'expected to name four suspects'
Ukraine says the suspects will be named by the Dutch-led investigation into the 2014 plane downing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Haiti protests: Why are so many people on the streets?
Activists have taken to the streets in Haiti's capital to protest about what they say is government corruption. from BBC News - World ...
US-China trade war: Officials to resume talks before G20
Mr Trump says he will have an "extended meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 next week. from BBC News - World h...
Trump: 'A nation must care for its own citizens first'
US President Donald Trump launches his 2020 re-election campaign in Florida. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IpWtbL
Should we dislike the 'Like' button?
Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked? from BBC News - World https://b...
Danniella Westbrook: Drug-free EastEnders star 'to train as therapist'
Danniella Westbrook says she is drug and alcohol-free for the first time in years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WLU7wC
Caster Semenya says IAAF used her as a human guinea pig and fears others at risk
Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she was used by the IAAF and fears other athletes are also at risk. from BBC News - World ht...
Germany's Angela Merkel 'fine' after seen shaking in heatwave
The 64-year-old chancellor explains she was dehydrated, but has recovered after drinking water. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KnUs...
Pakistan avalanche: Six trapped climbers rescued from mountain
Four Italian and two Pakistani mountaineers are airlifted to safety after being hit by an avalanche. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Berlin backs five-year rent freeze amid housing pressure
Rents have soared in the German capital - and now politicians are moving to keep flats affordable. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W...
German road toll discriminates against foreigners - ECJ
A planned fee is ruled unfair because it relies on drivers from other states, says the top EU court. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
US and Russia clash over power grid 'hack attacks'
Russia has countered attempts to hack into its infrastructure, says Kremlin spokesman. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Kl0L6k
French student misses bus, crashes car, dropped off to exam by police
An 18-year-old crashes his father's car while rushing to sit a test - then gets delivered by police. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Michel Platini 'detained over awarding of World Cup to Qatar'
Former Uefa president Michel Platini is detained and questioned by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, according...
Deadly earthquake hits China's Sichuan province
At least 12 people were killed and scores injured in the 6.0 magnitude tremor south-east of Chengdu. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Hong Kong protests: Carrie Lam sorry for extradition controversy
Carrie Lam apologises for a bill that sparked mass protests but stops short of withdrawing it. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WSAjYr
India encephalitis death toll rises to 103
Hundreds of children have been admitted to hospital in Bihar state since the start of June. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KoxRlM
Panic amid Toronto Raptors victory parade gunfire
Four people are injured in shooting as the Toronto Raptors celebrate their first NBA title. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IV5ZT8
New Zealand man jailed for 21 months for sharing Christchurch shooting video
Philip Arps had also made a modified version of the video that he intended to share as a meme. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZBF4ml
Toronto Raptors: Four people injured in victory parade shooting
Police say two were seriously wounded at the event celebrating the basketball win. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZtUMzD
Mohammed Morsi: Egypt faces pressure over death during trial of ousted leader
Authorities face questions after Mohammed Morsi, 67, died on Monday after collapsing in a court room. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
French storm: Hail batters south-east France
Golf ball-sized hail hits the Drome region of France, causing widespread damage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Rn2qJb
What does this hat mean to Americans?
The signature red hat made famous by President Trump has divided Americans on what it represents. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2x0...
Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'
Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Should you leave the room when you cough or sneeze?
President Donald Trump seems to think so - and he's not alone. What have the experts got to say? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud
In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight. from BBC News - World https...
Stonewall uprising: A riot that changed millions of lives
On a hot New York night 50 years ago, a police raid on a gay bar reshaped millions of American lives. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Syrian universities weakened by 'brain-drain', says report
Syria's war is near an end but its universities are struggling to help the country's recovery. from BBC News - World https://www.b...
Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans
Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.c...
China's Xi Jinping to make first state visit to North Korea
The two-day visit will be the first by a Chinese leader in more than a decade. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RiYAAZ
Six gems from Trump's ABC interview
President Trump's thoughts on coughing, UFOs and how he is more mistreated than even Abraham Lincoln. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Gloria Vanderbilt: US fashion icon and heiress dies aged 95
The socialite and a designer jeans pioneer had been suffering from stomach cancer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XSxPWB
Vatican considers ordaining older married men in remote parts of Amazon
A document suggests the idea to deal with the shortage of priests in remote areas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WPel8B
Cat filter accidentally used in Pakistani minister’s live press conference
Much mirth ensues after a politician's press conference is accidentally live-streamed with a cat filter. from BBC News - World https:/...
Ecuador 'allows US military planes to use Galapagos island airfield'
Ecuador’s decision to allow US planes to use a San Cristobal airfield prompts environmental concerns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Family thought US police were going to shoot them
Armed police surrounded the family car after a young child left a shop with a doll without paying for it. from BBC News - World https://bb...
South America power cut: Argentina investigates 'unprecedented' outage
Tens of million were left without power in Argentina and neighbouring countries on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KlTFOS
Indonesia bus crashes as passenger grabs steering wheel
Police in West Java say 12 people died and dozens were injured when the bus hit oncoming traffic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Il...
At least 30 killed in Nigeria suicide bombings
The bombers detonated their devices outside a hall where people were watching a football match on TV. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Huawei founder says firm to cut output amid US curbs
The Chinese telecoms firm has faced increasing pressure from the US over the security of its products. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Eritrea's seizure of Roman Catholic Church properties criticised
The Roman Catholic Church says its health centres have been closed down in the one-party state. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KlYB...
Iran nuclear deal: Enriched uranium limit will be breached on 27 June
It will exceed the amount allowed under a nuclear deal, amid heightened tensions over US sanctions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Phoenix mayor apologises after US police threaten to shoot black family
Police say they are investigating the video and have issued a public apology. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Kjglj7
Hong Kong extradition: How radical youth forced the government's hand
How did Hong Kong's protesters - many barely out of their teens - manage to force the government's hand? from BBC News - World htt...
India magician disappears in river after Houdini trick
Chanchal Lahiri, with his legs and hands shackled, was lowered into a river in India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WM7gkn
What's happening in the news this week?
Tense times in Europe's biggest city. Trump eyes up 2020. And Africa's festival of sport begins. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Spice Girls: Geri apologises for quitting in 1998
Ginger Spice says she regrets leaving the band at the height of their fame, as their reunion tour ends. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Carole Ghosn calls for President Trump to back her husband
The wife of the former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn wants pressure put on Japan over his legal battle. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2w...
Hong Kong protest: Joshua Wong calls for HK leader Carrie Lam to resign
Joshua Wong, who became the face of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, has been released from prison. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IKFjo3
Italian George Clooney fraudsters arrested in Thailand
Police arrest two Italians in Thailand who posed as George Clooney to promote a fashion business. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Xm...
Stealing from the sick in Uganda
The BBC finds evidence that prescription drugs have been sold illegally by Ugandan health workers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2w...
Germany's far-right AfD party fails to win first mayor
The vote in Görlitz was viewed as a test for the anti-immigration party ahead of regional elections. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Miriwoong: The Australian language which barely anybody speaks
Australia has about 100 indigenous languages at risk of being lost - so how do you save them? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WPDpfN
India vs Pakistan: Rohit Sharma's 140 sets up victory for Virat Kohli's side
Rohit Sharma hits his second century of the World Cup as India thrash Pakistan by 86 runs in Manchester. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Protests return to Hong Kong streets
Thousands have marched against proposed changes to the extradition law. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XQ9qRn
Golan Heights: Israel unveils 'Trump Heights' settlement
Mr Netanyahu said the move honoured the US president for recognising Israel's sovereignty over Golan. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Ousted Sudan leader Bashir makes first appearance since coup
Wearing a traditional white robe, Omar al-Bashir was taken from jail to the prosecutor's office. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Hong Kong protests: Scale of the march in photos
Organisers had hoped for a million people - but the attendance may have been double that. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KYrmpz
Hong Kong protest: 'Nearly two million' join demonstration
Organisers say two million people turn up for a protest against a controversial extradition bill. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Il...
South African teens attempt Cape-to-Cairo in homemade plane
It will take six weeks to cover the 12,000km route in a four-seater they assembled in three weeks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31...
Fishing for crabs in Brazil's mangrove forests
Photographer Nacho Doce documents the changing landscape of Brazil's mangrove forests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ic0ocf
The village where hairstyles are a dating code
Women in Yay Pote Gyi village in central Myanmar use their hairstyles to signal if they are married or ready to date. from BBC News - Worl...
Very Hungry Caterpillar still being devoured 50 years on
The best-selling children's book is half a century old. Its creator tells us why it has endured so long. from BBC News - World https:/...
Maurizio Sarri: Juventus appoint Chelsea manager
Maurizio Sarri leaves Chelsea to take over at Italian champions Juventus after one season in charge of the Premier League club. from BBC N...
Ethiopia anger over texting and internet blackouts
No explanation has been given for the shut downs but they coincide with nationwide exams. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MMGzwe
Electrical failure cuts power to all of Argentina and Uruguay, supplier says
All of Argentina and Uruguay are without power, supplier says, affecting about 48m people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WMw0hw
Hong Kong protests: Thousands march against extradition bill
Thousands of people marched in Hong Kong on Sunday against a controversial extradition bill. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Kk9Uwb
Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara admits misusing public funds
Sara Netanyahu will have to pay a fine and reimburse a total of $15,000 (£11,910). from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2x2MPFj
Guatemala election: Uncertainty reigns as top candidates barred
With two of the main candidates barred from running, Guatemala's presidential election is in disarray. from BBC News - World https://b...
Nigerian weddings: Glitz, glamour but mind the cost
Why are some couples are having multiple weddings? Leah and Echina explain why they did. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31KR3Qm
Babe Ruth jersey fetches record-breaking $5.6m at auction
The baseball legend's jersey becomes the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W...
The day Trump ran for president (and what people predicted)
On this day in 2015, Trump said he was running for president. How did people react - and what did they get wrong? from BBC News - World ht...
Ebola crosses a porous border
The Ebola virus may be easier to contain in Uganda than in DR Congo, reports Olivia Acland. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MM9ikO
China’s history of extraordinary rendition
Protests in Hong Kong over proposed changes to the extradition law follow reports of China illegally removing its opponents. from BBC News...
Jan Broberg: Abuser used alien conspiracy to control me
Jan Broberg from Abducted in Plain Sight tells BBC Radio 5 Live how abuser lied to control her. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IheQ...
Roadside bomb kills several police officers in east Kenya
No-one has admitted planting the explosives in east Wajir county, but suspicion falls on al-Shabab militants. from BBC News - World https:...
Hong Kong suspension: Residents and lawmakers react
Residents and lawmakers have reacted to the recent suspension of the extradition law proposal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WNosuI
Seven die while cleaning hotel sewer in India's Gujarat
They died of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic fumes from the sewer in Fartikui, in western India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Z...
Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: Saudi Arabia urges 'decisive' response
The call follows Thursday's attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, which the US blames on Iran. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe begins new hunger strike
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained in 2016 after being convicted of spying, which she denies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Fb...
'Shield Girl': Face of Hong Kong's protests
Lam Ka Lo was pictured meditating in front of shield-bearing police; the struggle goes on, she says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Amanda Knox feared attacks and accusations on return to Italy
Acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder, Amanda Knox decries prejudice and trial by the media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Xh...
Director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96, Italian media report
Film director and cultural icon Franco Zeffirelli dies aged 96, Italian media report. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XNlG5f
Franco Zeffirelli - one of the greatest movie directors
Franco Zeffirelli's bold ideas and lavish productions made him one of the great post-war European directors. from BBC News - World htt...
Sudan: Friends pay tribute to man shot dead in protests
Social media profiles have been turning blue in tribute to Mohammad Mattar who was shot dead during protests in Sudan. from BBC News - Wor...
Brazil jeered by their own fans
Brazil are jeered by their own fans in their opening Copa America game against Bolivia - despite winning 3-0. from BBC News - World https:...
Hong Kong extradition protests: Government to delay bill, reports say
The Hong Kong government is ready to pause plans to change extradition laws, local media report. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Rgn...
Jair Bolsonaro: Man who stabbed Brazil's leader acquitted
President Jair Bolsonaro, who was attacked last September, says he will appeal against the decision. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
ICYMI: Bond car for sale and a vertical spillway
Some of the stories you might have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RjkFiF
Venezuela crisis: Migrants dash to cross Peru border
Thousands of Venezuelan migrants are hoping to beat the introduction of a visa requirement by Peru. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
What happens if Mexico doesn't stem migrant flow?
The US will deem Mexico a "safe third country" if immigration isn't curbed. What does that mean? from BBC News - World https...
Why would a nurse become a serial killer?
German nurse Niels Högel is just the latest health professional to be jailed for killing patients. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2M...
Rape and Sudan's revolution: 'They were crying and screaming'
A feared unit of Sudan's security forces raped women as they dispersed protesters, witnesses say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Hong Kong extradition row: Will it damage its star status?
Hong Kong is one of the world's top financial hubs, but is this status now at risk? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wUNbOA
Postpartum psychosis: 'I always feared I’d go mad, and when I had my son I did'
Jen Wight had a good job, was happily married and had just given birth to a baby boy. But then things started to go wrong. from BBC News -...
How a love of surfing bring rich and poor together in Rio
How a love of surfing bring rich and poor together in Rio from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZiouaG
A telephone for grief after the Japanese tsunami
Many people have come to Japan's "wind phone" after losing family in the 2011 tsunami. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
The Bookshop: The story of Australia's oldest LGBTI bookstore
Australia's oldest LGBTI bookshop has been a vital resource and hub in Sydney for four decades. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Bollywood actor Nana Patekar cleared of sexual harassment charges
Tanushree Dutta had accused Patekar of harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZngVj1
Drake, Beyonce & the Kawhi 'claw': How the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA Championship
Drake's trolling, a viral video featuring Beyonce and a shoving match that got a team's part-owner banned - Toronto Raptors' NBA...
Was Kim Jong-un's murdered half-brother a CIA mole?
A new book makes the intriguing claim about the North Korean leader's slain relative. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XHT7pT
Hong Kong extradition protests: Advisers urge leader Carrie Lam to delay
Several of Carrie Lam's advisers urge her to pause a controversial extradition bill amid protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Singer Leonard Cohen's letters fetch $876K
Some letters the singer wrote to his muse sell for more than five times their pre-sale estimates. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wS...
China floods cause a landslide in the Fujian province
A landslide has hit southeast China following days of heavy rain and flooding that has killed over 60 people. from BBC News - World https:...
Toronto celebrates Raptors' historic NBA win
The city of Toronto erupted in celebration after its basketball team, the Raptors, won America's NBA. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Ornella Muti faces jail threat after attending Putin gala
Prison looms if Ornella Muti does not pay damages for calling in sick to attend a Russian event. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Kmy...
Edith González, Mexican 'telenovela' star, dies aged 54
Edith González, who spent decades in Mexican TV, film and theatre, had been diagnosed with cancer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X...
Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: US video shows 'Iran removing mine'
The US military released the footage after two tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZnoCG2
Flint water crisis: Prosecutors drop all criminal charges
They say a more thorough investigation is needed into the crisis that left 12 dead in Michigan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MOlo...
Australian cult: The Family leader Anne Hamilton-Byrne dies
Anne Hamilton-Byrne's cult was accused of imprisoning and brainwashing children in the 70s and 80s. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Disappeared Argentina activists' son finds family after 40 years
Javier Darroux Mijalchuk's parents were abducted in 1977, during Argentina's military dictatorship. from BBC News - World https://...
Yemen war: Second assault on Saudi Abha airport in three days
Saudi officials said five drones, launched by Yemeni rebels, were intercepted at Abha airport. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Xc6qld
Bob Hawke: Thousands honour 'deeply loved' Australian ex-PM
The nation's third-longest serving leader, Bob Hawke, is remembered at a state memorial service. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Euthanasia: 'I don’t feel like I’m killing the patient’
Doctor Yves de Locht practices euthanasia but feels for emotional reasons he can only do one a month. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Toronto Raptors win first NBA title
The Toronto Raptors beat defending champions the Golden State Warriors in the sixth NBA Finals game to win their first title. from BBC New...
Keanu Reeves and Cyberpunk 2077: Gaming doesn't need legitimising
The actor talks to Radio 1 Newsbeat at E3 about his starring role in the game Cyberpunk 2077. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KNL5I9
Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: US releases video of 'Iran removing mine'
Iran has strongly denied the US allegation that it was behind attacks on tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. from BBC News - World ht...
The robot that understands irony and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2F5sGD6
Kim Kardashian West talks criminal justice at White House
At a White House event she promoted a new rideshare scheme that aims to help former convicts get jobs. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
#OneFairWage: Is it wrong to pay tipped staff less than others?
Some US workers can be paid just $2.13 an hour by their bosses, but raising the rate is controversial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
The super-tough drones and robots going where we can't
How do you build unmanned vehicles that can withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and terrains? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Kenya MP arrested 'for slapping female colleague'
Rashid Kassim allegedly attacked Fatuma Gedi for not allocating money to his constituency. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ic4yk9
Trump aide Kellyanne Conway 'should be fired'
A government watchdog agency recommends the White House aide should be fired for violating the law. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Father Augustus Tolton: Slave turned priest is recognised by Vatican
Father Augustus Tolton was born into slavery in Missouri, but travelled to Rome to become a priest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Deepfake videos could 'spark' violent social unrest
Software that can make convincing fake videos could cause social unrest and violence, experts warn. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
How Hong Kong demonstrators organised
Thousands of people opposing a controversial extradition policy came together on the streets of Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://b...
Amazon sued over Alexa child recordings in US
Two complaints claim the firm lacks the required consent to build and store youngsters' voice profiles. from BBC News - World https://...
Donald Trump: US President in 'Prince of Whales' Twitter error
Donald Trump says he speaks with "foreign governments" every day, including the "Prince of Whales". from BBC News - Wo...
Chinese tombs yield earliest evidence of cannabis use
Researchers uncover the earliest known evidence of cannabis use, from tombs in western China. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RgRyfZ
Ebola outbreak: Uganda grandmother, 50, is latest to die
She and her grandson are the first in the country to die since an outbreak in neighbouring DR Congo. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
'Silenced' children of priests to share stories with French bishops
Children of Catholic priests are meeting bishops in Paris to share their experiences for the first time. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Sri Lanka attacks: India arrests man 'linked to Easter Sunday bomber'
He is the allegedly leader of an Islamic State militant cell, federal investigators said. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XLQyD6
Ecuador's top court approves same-sex marriage
The Constitutional Court backs two couples who wanted to get married, in a landmark ruling. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IcBtoC
Russian poker star Lilya Novikova electrocuted in bath at home
Lilya Novikova, 26, had an international standing among online poker players. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2F8gi5e
German court rules mass-killing of male chicks legal
Billions of male chicks are killed every year because they are of no use to the poultry and egg trade. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
German soldiers hailed for blocking runaway truck on autobahn
When the driver fell unconscious, the German soldiers brought his lorry to a halt by themselves. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X90...
Gulf of Oman 'tanker blast' reports prompt warning
A UK maritime group urges caution amid reports of distress calls and explosions on two vessels. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wQEj...
Muhlaysia Booker: Man charged with murder of Dallas transgender woman
The fatal shooting of Muhlaysia Booker highlighted the violence often faced by transgender people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2M...
Trump would 'take' foreign information on rival in 2020 election
The US president dismissed concerns that it would amount to electoral interference. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KFzURY
Australia approves controversial coal mine
The huge project in Queensland has been subject to years of environmental hold-ups and protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X9W...
Hong Kong extradition protests leaves city in shock
Authorities have shut some government offices after the worst violence in the territory for decades. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Mexican government accuses Carolina Herrera of cultural appropriation
The country's culture minister wrote a letter to Carolina Herrera demanding an explanation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IAMr...
Hidden Figures: Nasa renames street after black female mathematicians
Hidden Figures Way is named after the African-American women featured in the Oscar-nominated film. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2M...
Nicaraguans celebrate release of 'political prisoners'
The government releases dozens of activists arrested during anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WBTw0A
Ivan Golunov's Russian release: Why this case matters
From the moment Ivan Golunov was arrested on drugs charges, it was clear this was no ordinary case. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Italy shuts Mineo migrant camp and tightens sea rules
A new decree passed by cabinet is aimed at preventing migrant rescue boats entering Italian waters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
InfoWars to pay Pepe cartoon creator $15,0000
The right-wing conspiracy theory website agreed the payout after using the cartoon frog on a poster. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Nirvana and Eminem music 'lost in fire'
A new report claims thousands of classic recordings were destroyed in a US warehouse blaze in 2008. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Mark Zuckerberg deepfake: Facebook refuses to bite bait
The social network says it will not remove a fake video of its founder created with AI software. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KL7...
Macron to send Trump replacement friendship tree
The oak sapling will be sent to the US president by France's leader after the original died. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2F3V...
Yemen war: Houthi missile attack on Saudi airport 'injures 26'
Children were among those hurt when the missile fired by the Yemeni rebel movement hit Abha airport. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Chandrayaan-2: India unveils spacecraft for second moon mission
If successful Chandrayaan-2 will make India the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wLn...
Pakistan ad 'mocking' India pilot ups ante ahead of World Cup clash
The ad features an actor playing an Indian pilot who was captured by Pakistan earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wx8...
Uber takes its flying taxi ambitions to Australia
Melbourne will become a pilot city for Uber's air taxi service, with test flights due to begin in 2020. from BBC News - World https://...
MLB: 'What a catch!' Fan takes incredible one-handed effort
Watch as a fan takes an incredible one-handed catch at an Atlanta-Pittsburgh baseball game. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XEzGxU
Maren Morris: Country music has a problem with sexuality
Why can't country music people be "confident and sexy and sexual" like those in pop, asks singer. from BBC News - World http...
Why talking to strangers could be good for you
We consistently underestimate the benefits of interacting with strangers, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wLLZNf
The man who helped feed the world
The crops developed by Norman Borlaug have saved millions of people from starvation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wuod2N
Chernobyl survivors assess fact and fiction in TV series
A former engineer and diver give their verdicts on how the explosion at the power plant is handled. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Plant extinction 'bad news for all species'
Almost 600 plant species have been lost from the wild in the last 250 years, according to a study. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31...
Postpartum psychosis: 'I always feared I’d go mad, and when I had my son I did'
Jen Wight had a good job, was happily married and had just given birth to a baby boy. But then things started to go wrong. from BBC News -...
Catch 22: How George Clooney was lured back to TV
The actor directs, produces and stars in a new adaptation of Joseph Heller's Catch 22. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I5Ztdg
Hong Kong extradition: Thousands blockade streets against extradition
People are marching in Hong Kong as anger grows over a controversial extradition bill. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31qPQNH
US man becomes principal of the school he once cleaned
A man from Colorado explains how a teacher inspired him to take the journey from janitor to principal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Baby elephant takes first wobbly steps
The Asian elephant was born at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IAC2b3
Japan's Shinzo Abe heads to Tehran amid US-Iran tensions
Observers say Shinzo Abe is looking to boost his profile as a global statesman ahead of elections back home. from BBC News - World https:/...
The public art project that entranced post-Cold War Berlin
In June 1995 artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin in fabric. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RaoKWz
Sudan talks to resume as opposition halts strikes, says mediator
Protest leaders will end strikes and return to the negotiating table, an Ethiopian mediator says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wK...
Queen Elizabeth's former Malta home Villa Guardamangia on sale
Villa Guardamangia is the only place Queen Elizabeth has called home outside the United Kingdom. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wvo...
Lionel Messi edges out Cristiano Ronaldo to head Forbes top 100 highest paid athletes
Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi is the world's highest paid athlete earning £100m in the past 12 months, according to the F...
Reunited 75 years on from WW2
Journalists in France helped bring a US veteran back together with his wartime sweetheart. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZmoWox
Driver films people crawling out of manhole cover in border town
Sightings of people exiting through manhole covers have been reported in the past. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MGVPe5
China rains: Thousands stranded in southern China
Rescuers are evacuating people trapped by record downpours in the southern Jiangxi and Hunan provinces. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Accused Russian reporter Ivan Golunov to go free after outcry
Drugs charges against Russian investigative reporter Ivan Golunov dropped after massive public outcry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
The Nightingale: Film director defends controversial rape scenes
Jennifer Kent says the film is "honest and necessary", after its depictions draw controversy. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
More than 100 villagers safe despite Mali attack
The 108 people are sheltering in a school after attackers killed 95 people in central Mali. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WCch3R
Migrant crisis: Children among seven killed as boat sinks in Greece
A small vessel carrying migrants from Turkey overturns near the island of Lesbos, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IxV...
The solar-power charged electric cars making money
The new cars being tried out in Porto Santo can sell solar power electricity back to the island grid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Tens of thousands of images stolen in US border hack
Images of tens of thousands of travellers crossing the US border were taken, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IuKpEY
Chemical castration brought in for some paedophiles in Alabama
Convicted child sex offenders would undergo the procedure to qualify for parole. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IxCiHR
Pakistan MQM head Altaf Hussain arrested in UK
The leader of one of the country's biggest parties is detained in London over speeches made in the UK. from BBC News - World https://b...
Ethiopian woman gives birth and sits exams 30 minutes later
She took the exams in hospital because she did not want to wait another year to graduate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WwasRd
The village where hairstyles are a dating code
Women in Yay Pote Gyi village in central Myanmar use their hairstyles to signal if they are married or ready to date. from BBC News - Worl...
Botswana decriminalises homosexuality in landmark ruling
The High Court decision is a landmark case and contrasts with Kenya's recent ruling against gay sex. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Elton John film Rocketman banned in Samoa over gay scenes
The censor says the biopic clashes with the country's "cultural and Christian beliefs". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
China rains: Thousands stranded after record downpour
More than two million people have been affected and roads have been badly damaged, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I7...
Iran to release Lebanese US resident convicted of spying
Nizar Zakka, a businessman with US permanent residency, was arrested during a visit to Iran in 2015. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
North Korea: Hundreds of public execution sites identified, says report
A rights group found that those publicly executed had committed crimes like stealing copper and cows. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Hungary tourist accident: Operation to raise capsized boat begins
A giant crane begins lifting the boat in Budapest after last month's fatal collision. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WxKugh
Justice department to hand some Mueller evidence to House
The US justice department agrees to hand over some underlying evidence from the investigation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2F1YNDU
Locusts destroy crops in 'worst invasion in Sardinia for 60 years'
The Italian island is experiencing its worst invasion of the insects in 60 years, local media report. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Canada to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021
The Canadian initiative will be modelled on similar legislation passed by the EU last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WWtdS5
California to be first state to provide healthcare to illegal immigrants
The state is set to become the first to offer government healthcare to people living in the US illegally. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Tony Awards 2019: Singing James Corden, calls for diversity and more
Some of the highs and lows from the Tony theatre awards in New York at the weekend. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WT2x4E
Tony Award highlights
James Corden hosted the 73rd Tony awards which saw the first wheelchair user to take home an award. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Asif Ali Zardari: Former Pakistan president Zardari arrested
Asif Ali Zardari was arrested over an investigation into alleged money laundering. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WxhV2w
Hong Kong extradition protests: Do China demonstrations ever work?
Hong Kong has had one of its biggest marches in history - but will it make a difference? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WQZ7iX
Attack on Mali village 'kills 100'
Nearly 100 people killed in attack in central Mali village inhabited by Dogon ethnic group, reports say from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Sudanese businesses shut in strike against military rulers
Most shops and businesses close as the opposition urges civil disobedience. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IwJXpE
Goggles 'give back' sight to Maisy so she can read again
GiveVision goggles use magnifiers and augmented reality to improve the vision of the wearer from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XzRYAF
Philippines faces mango surplus
The government has launched a marketing campaign in a bid to sell one million kilos' worth in June. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
Justin Bieber challenges Tom Cruise to UFC fight
"If you don't take this fight you're scared and you will never live it down," Justin Bieber tweeted. from BBC News - Wor...
Ivan Golunov: Russian newspapers unite in support for charged reporter
After an investigative reporter was charged, three newspapers run identical headlines in his defence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
Japaese pilot crashed F-35 stealth fighter after 'spatial disorientation'
The F-35 stealth fighter jet hit the Pacific Ocean at a speed of more than 1,100km/h (683mph). from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WBBH1t
Kathua child rape and murder: India court finds six guilty
Six Hindu men have been convicted for raping, torturing and murdering the eight-year-old Muslim girl. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
David Ortiz: Former Boston Red Sox star shot in back in Dominican Republic
Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is recovering after surgery after being shot in the back on Sunday in the Dominican Republic. from ...
Night owls: Simple sleep tweaks boost wellbeing
Simple steps can shift the body clock and improve people's mental health, say researchers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KEIssq
Air New Zealand drops ban on staff tattoos
The shift comes amid criticism that the ban discriminated against Maori people with cultural markings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Hong Kong extradition law: Huge march in protest
Huge crowds of protesters dressed in white filled the streets of Hong Kong, marching against a proposed extradition law. from BBC News - W...
Dallas crane collapse kills one, injures six others
One person has been killed and six others injured after a crane collapse during a storm in Texas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Iu...
Hong Kong protests: Chinese state media blames 'foreign forces'
Organisers say one million people took part, making it the biggest rally since handover to China in 1997. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Police: 'Man with BB gun' caused gay pride parade panic
A 38-year-old man allegedly brandished a BB gun, sending people running for their lives in the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Z...
Grenfell survivors and relatives open US legal battle
Grenfell survivors are taking legal action in the US against three firms they blame for the fire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zc...
'#IAmHere': The people trying to make Facebook a nicer place
A huge network of volunteers is fighting hate speech on Facebook using closed groups. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WtXA2G
'My allergies drove me to create beauty firm Skin Inc'
Skin Inc founder Sabrina Tan says "insanity with a purpose" drove her to launch beauty firm. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
In pictures: Wild crowds for Kenya's 'humane' bull-fights
Kenyan fans of bull-fighting say their version is more humane than Spain's because no bulls die. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Who will replace European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker?
There are clear candidates and undeclared favourites in the race to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Mzr...
How plastic bottles are paying for lessons in Nigeria
A school in Nigeria is accepting empty plastic bottles in exchange for payment of school fees. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MFdX84
Russian artists changing face of protest
How a new breed of protest artists in Russia are finding new ways to get their message out. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XGu86o
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