Trump tariffs 'not hitting Chinese economy'
The US President's former chief economic adviser Gary Cohn says the trade war affects the US more than China. from BBC News - World ht...
US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs
Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MtX...
North Korean soldier defects after crossing DMZ, says South
The man was spotted overnight crossing the heavily guarded border zone and is in military custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G...
Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick
Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZiISch
Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru
Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India
The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community. from BBC News - World https://if...
US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'
The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
What are the US's intentions in Africa?
Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MvASky
Elderly woman given 10-day jail sentence for feeding stray cats
The 79-year-old woman's 10-day jail sentence for feeding feral cats has been criticised as excessive. from BBC News - World https://if...
US slavery: Why is America marking the 400th anniversary?
A US congressional delegation has travelled to Ghana to mark 400 years since the first African slaves were transported to America from BBC...
Hong Kong protests: Fireworks launched outside police station
At least 10 people were hurt in the incident outside Tin Shui Wai police station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ka8Iu5
Democratic debates: Who won and lost in round one?
It was billed as the Sanders-Warren showdown, but for some moderates it was their last chance to shine. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Burger King beard ban scrapped in Catalonia
Inspectors decided that banning workers from having beards violated their constitutional rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Otr...
Russian army ordered to tackle massive wildfires
About three million hectares are affected, in what Greenpeace says is an "ecological catastrophe". from BBC News - World https:/...
Hindu man refuses Zomato takeaway over 'Muslim driver'
Food service Zomato refused to let the man cancel his order and was backed by Twitter users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zig6se
In pictures: Aftermath of deadly Brazil prison fight
Relatives are called to identify the bodies of the 58 inmates killed in a deadly gang fight in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Israel backs West Bank homes for settlers and Palestinians
It envisages the building of homes for both Jewish settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LOyQMV
Canada manhunt: Suspects were let go after being stopped
The teenagers were pulled over for routine checks before they were named as suspects in three murders. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hong Kong protesters hurt in drive-by fireworks attack
Unidentified attackers in a car targeted pro-democracy activists gathered outside a police station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Ronald Reagan called Africans at UN 'monkeys', tapes reveal
The former US president made the comment in a 1971 phone call, newly-unearthed recordings reveal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K6...
Kargil: The forgotten victims of the world's highest war
Thousands had to flee when a covert Pakistani military operation in Kashmir backfired 20 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Hawaii TMT: Desecrating sacred land or finding new frontiers?
Plans for a powerful new telescope on a sacred site in Hawaii have created rifts among islanders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K0...
Cameron Boyce: Disney star died due to epilepsy, says coroner
Further testing was needed to establish the cause of his death, finding he died of natural causes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
The Lion King - how VR brought the animals to life
Director Jon Favreau explains how technology allowed the film to obtain a documentary look. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yg6Vfj
Steve Bannon: Trump's border crackdown is 'anti-racist'
Steve Bannon says a wall will help black and Hispanic communities - and calls Ilhan Omar "anti-American". from BBC News - World ...
China toddler: Three-year-old falls six storeys and survives
A toddler in China has survived a six-storey fall after he was caught by people holding a blanket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Shin Ok-ju: S Korean doomsday cult leader jailed for six years
The pastor convinced her followers to move to Fiji in 2014 where some say they were beaten. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LQ7OEY
Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures
Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yvKPWR
Hallstatt: A town of 800 people that gets a million tourists a year
Visitors have boosted the economy of Hallstatt in the Austrian Alps, but not all residents are happy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon
VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ten Democrats line up in second presidential TV debate
The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
VG Siddhartha: Cafe Coffee Day owner goes missing near river
The founder-owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, VG Siddhartha, went missing near a river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kraftwerk win 20-year sampling case over Metal On Metal
The European Court of Justice rules musicians cannot “sample” other artists' records without permission. from BBC News - World https:/...
Afghanistan war: UN says more civilians killed by allies than insurgents
Pro-government forces killed more civilians in the first half of 2019 than insurgents did, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Russia Instagram influencer Ekaterina Karaglanova found dead in suitcase
The body of Ekaterina Karaglanova, 24, was discovered by her parents at her Moscow flat, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Brazil's Altamira jail where 57 were killed 'was understaffed'
The Brazil jail where 57 people died in a gang fight was overcrowded and understaffed, a report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Spanish slugs: Moscow alarm over giant invasive pests
Voracious Arion vulgaris slugs have spread across Europe from Spain and are major pests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YwyZGy
Huawei sees trouble ahead despite revenue rise
The Chinese tech giant has been under global scrutiny for allegedly posing a security risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LLosWp
Dubai: Expectation vs reality
It's a city for the flash, the brash and the successful – but what's going on beneath the surface? from BBC News - World https://i...
Hong Kong protests: Activists disrupt rush hour trains
Activists block train doors and sound emergency alarms, as weeks of anti-government protests roll on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Katy Perry copied Dark Horse from Christian rapper Flame
A jury rules against the singer after a week-long trial over the production of her 2013 song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MoPkef
Garlic festival shooting: Three dead in Gilroy California
Eyewitnesses describe the shooting at a food festival in California that has left three people dead and 15 injured. from BBC News - World ...
The amateur lawyers helping people walk free
A community group in California is helping poor people get justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2STHiv1
Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence
The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Unnao rape: India murder probe over fatal crash
A woman who had accused a ruling party MP of rape was seriously injured and a key witness died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K0bt...
Senate fails to overturn Saudi arms sale veto
The Senate fell short of the two-thirds needed to overturn a presidential veto. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mm4fWm
Pakistan military plane crashes in residential area killing 15
The small plane crashed in a residential area near the city of Rawalpindi, engulfing houses in flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained
How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?
The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen
The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SPh1xM
'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'
Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?
Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?
Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YvuiAR
Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria
After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Canada killings: 'Credible tip' refocuses search for teen suspects
Police shift their manhunt to the remote community of York Landing, Manitoba. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ZqTK4
Old Town Road: Lil Nas X beats US singles chart record
The country rap song has held the top spot on the US singles chart for a record-beating 17 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/313...
Alexei Navalny: 'I have never had an allergy'
The Russian opposition leader says he may have been poisoned, in a first statement since being taken ill. from BBC News - World https://if...
Dark web criminal bought 'quadrillions of Zimbabwe bank notes'
Richard Castro used part of his proceeds to buy Zimbabwe's defunct currency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YcZpSA
Garlic festival shooting: Children aged six and 13 confirmed dead
The suspect fired into the crowd with an assault rifle he purchased legally, California police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Shayna Jack: The swimming scandal that has embarrassed Australia
Shayna Jack's positive drug test fuels claims of hypocrisy after a teammate's rebuke of a Chinese rival. from BBC News - World htt...
Brazil jail riot 'leaves more than 50 dead'
Fight between rival gangs in northern Brazilian prison has left more than 50 dead, officials say from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zjx...
Drug-resistant superbug spreads in Europe hospitals
Scientists are "extremely concerned" by a bacterium resistant to antibiotics of last resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Greta Thunberg to sail Atlantic for climate conferences
Malizia II, a high-speed yacht built to race around the world, will take the teen activist to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Germany: Boy dies after being pushed in front of train in Frankfurt
A 40-year-old man is arrested after being tackled by passers-by at Frankfurt station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ka54yR
Questions over India teen rape victim's car crash
The 19-year-old Indian girl had accused a ruling party lawmaker of sexually assaulting her in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
China jails award-winning cyber-dissident Huang Qi
Huang Qi - who was the first person put on trial for internet crimes in China - is jailed again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310y...
What's a 'Science Princess' doing in an ice field in Alaska?
Celeste Labedz's picture of herself dressed up as a princess while on a field trip researching glaciers has become a viral hit. from B...
In pictures: Kinetic Op art pioneer Carlos Cruz-Diez dies
The 95-year-old was best known for his large-scale works in eye-popping colours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MmOIFZ
Suspect admits killing missing Romanian teenager
A 65-year-old man confessed to killing a 15-year-old girl and another teenager, his lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ze3...
Ethiopia bids to break tree-planting record to tackle climate change
The huge project is intended to tackle deforestation and climate change in the drought-prone country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump denies new accusations of racism after Elijah Cummings attack
The president is criticised after calling a mostly-black district a "disgusting, rat and rodent-infested mess". from BBC News - ...
Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base
The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YsUw...
India tiger census shows population growth
PM Narendra Modi says India is "now one of the biggest and most secure habitats of the tiger". from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hong Kong protests: China condemns 'horrendous incidents'
The pro-democracy protests have caused "serious damage to the rule of law", the government says. from BBC News - World https://i...
Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire
Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals....
Work on production line of Boeing 737 Max ‘not adequately funded’
Boeing is making billions from the 737 Max but an ex-engineer says production resources were lacking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Shooter reported at California garlic festival
Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K0Sljm
'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'
How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business. from BBC News - World https://i...
Cape Town - tourist hotspot where eight people are murdered a day
Cape Town in South Africa is well-known tourist hotspot, but is also one of the world's most dangerous cities. from BBC News - World h...
'Beaten and robbed': How Croatia is policing its borders
Thousands of migrants are trying to cross into Croatia, but many are illegally expelled back to Bosnia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US intelligence chief leaves Trump administration
Dan Coats is stepping down from his position as the United States' Director of National Intelligence. from BBC News - World https://if...
US teenager wins $3m Fortnite crown
It is the largest prize pool in the history of e-sports, with $30m shared amongst the winners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3108oTX
Tour de France 2019: Egan Bernal wins, Geraint Thomas second, Peter Sagan wins in Paris
Colombia's Egan Bernal becomes the youngest rider in 110 years to win the Tour de France, with his British team-mate Geraint Thomas taki...
Dozens of mourners 'killed by Boko Haram' at a funeral in north Nigeria
Militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram are believed to have opened fire at a funeral in Borno. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
South Africa presidential panel backs limited land seizures
White people, who make up just 9% of the population, own 72% of the farmland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yi6YrA
Russia's Navy Day parades in pictures
Warships line up off St Petersburg in one of the highlights of the annual show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LK1miT
Brazil's indigenous people: Miners kill one in invasion of protected reserve
Members of a remote village have fled and there are fears of further violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JXjYd4
Talks held in Vienna to salvage Iran nuclear deal
The meeting comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf and Iran's decision to breach parts of the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Air strike on Libya hospital kills five doctors
The government has accused the forces of rogue general Khalifa Hafta of carrying out the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Omr...
Woman arrested in Cyprus 'over false rape claim'
Twelve Israeli males had been arrested in Cyprus in connection with the alleged assault on 17 July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Soldier 'killed by American friendly fire'
US officials initially said Sgt Matt Tonroe was killed by a roadside bomb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ynq5PX
Australia swimmer reveals cause of failed drug test
Australia's Shayna Jack says she tested positive for the banned substance Ligandrol and that her B sample confirmed the drug's prese...
Alexei Navalny: Jailed Russian opposition head develops 'allergy'
Alexei Navalny is taken from jail to a hospital in Moscow with an acute allergic reaction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Ta97k
At least 30 killed and 15 missing after China landslide
The latest death toll comes as heavy rains continue to batter areas of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SIG7OS
Kidnapped Turkish nationals freed in Nigeria's Kwara state
The construction workers were captured by unknown gunmen, amid a wave of abductions in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators defy police ban again
Pro-democracy demonstrators chant anti-police slogans while marching through the business district. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Teen Fortnite millionaire: 'I got first Xbox when I was six'
Jaden Ashman, 15, from Essex has won half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
ICYMI: Sunken tanks and 'special' graffiti
Sunken tanks, "special" graffiti and a few other stories you might have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75
Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ynl...
French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France
Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K07cdT
Trump’s ‘rat-infested’ attack on lawmaker was racist, says Pelosi
The president is under fire for calling a Democratic lawmaker’s Baltimore district “rat-infested”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M...
Ebola: How a disease is prevented from spreading
A doctor on the frontline of the fight against Ebola explains the steps taken to tackle the disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Student debt: The teachers told they had taken out the wrong kind of loan
Kelly Finlaw still owes $88k - despite being told her loan would be paid off 10 years after graduating. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Pakistan censorship: 'Hovering above the mute button'
Journalists say they are facing ever tighter restrictions on their reporting under the government of Imran Khan. from BBC News - World htt...
A jogger trashed a homeless man's stuff. What happened next?
A viral video triggered anger and outrage - followed by support. But did anything change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K7ogNN
Should robots ever look like us?
Some think humanoid robots will be easier to interact with, but others think we'll find them creepy. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hong Kong protests: Tear gas fired at unauthorised demonstrators
Police fired tear gas at an unauthorised protest involving thousands of demonstrators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32U18ei
Sudan to charge eight military officers over deadly crackdown
Eight military officers face the charge of crimes against humanity over the killing of protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
Tour de France 2019: Egan Bernal set to win from Geraint Thomas
Egan Bernal is poised to become the first Colombian to win the Tour de France after finishing Saturday's penultimate stage in the yellow...
Romania police chief sacked after teen 'killed by kidnapper'
A police chief in Romania is fired after the murder of a girl whose emergency calls were ignored. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2On...
Russia protests: Police arrest hundreds at Moscow rally
Demonstrators turn out after opposition candidates are barred from running in local elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Za5tYt
India floods: Hundreds of passengers rescued from train
Hundreds of passengers had to be rescued from a train near Mumbai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OjpjQ3
Mario Cerciello Rega: US student reportedly confesses to killing policeman
Two teenage Americans were arrested after the fatal stabbing in central Rome on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MdvdzA
Shayna Jack: Australian swimmer tests positive for banned substance
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack tests positive for a banned substance before the World Aquatics Championships, Swimming Australia has said. ...
India floods: Hundreds of train passengers stranded near Mumbai
Helicopters, boats and divers converge on the train near Mumbai in a big recue operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GxbMy9
Hong Kong protests: Yuen Long march defies police ban
They rally against a mob attack on protesters last week, and accuse police of colluding with gangs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Philippines earthquakes kill at least six
Two earthquakes struck the northern province of Batanes injuring dozens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310dxf0
Nightclub collapse kills two in South Korea
Among the injured are athletes attending the world aquatic championships in Gwangju. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LIC6tf
Faye Dunaway axed from one-woman show
The play's producers say they have "terminated their relationship" with the Bonnie and Clyde star. from BBC News - World htt...
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters hold sit-in at airport
Thousands expressed their anger at the police response to last week’s attacks on demonstrators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YqRW...
Arctic wildfires: What's caused huge swathes of flames to spread?
The fires are releasing significant amounts of carbon gases, contributing further to global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ransomware hits Johannesburg electricity supply
A ransomware attack is blamed for causing electricity supply problems in South Africa's biggest city. from BBC News - World https://if...
UK regulator fines Russian news service £200,000
The broadcasting regulator says RT breached impartiality rules in several news and current affairs programmes. from BBC News - World https...
Boris Johnson: Relationship with Trump will be 'sensational', says top diplomat
The US and UK leaders have a "lot in common", the American ambassador in London says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHpC...
Australia to police tech giants' algorithms
The country wants a special office to hold firms such as Facebook and Google to account. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GwnBEw
Venezuela crisis: Vast corruption network in food programme, US says
The US accuses President Maduro and his allies of profiteering amid acute food shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32RKsUH
German school students in Starnberg try to spring teen from cell
Leaving dos are often riotous, but few end with 50 German teens laying siege to a police station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32W...
Abbas: Palestinians to scrap agreements with Israel
The announcement comes after Israel razed Palestinian buildings it said had been built illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32S...
Californian and carmakers agree emissions deal despite Trump rules
California and four firms reach a fuel-efficiency deal despite a White House drive to relax rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Israeli 'underworld' figures shot dead in Mexico City 'hit'
The alleged killer - who wore a blonde wig - originally told police it was a crime of passion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHjUA8
US government death penalty move draws sharp criticism
Rights groups and Democrats rebuke the resumption of federal executions after a 16-year hiatus, from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K9Ks...
Brazil gold heist: Gunmen steal gold worth $30m from São Paulo airport
The suspects entered Guarulhos airport in São Paulo dressed as police officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GrgmO3
Austria orders arrest of Russian in colonel spying case
Police say 65-year-old Igor Egorovich Zaytsev recruited a colonel who spied for Moscow for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Faruk Orman: Murder conviction quashed in Australia 'Lawyer X' scandal
Faruk Orman wrongfully spent 12 years in jail because his lawyer was a police informant, a court rules. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Forced penetration: If a woman forces a man to have sex, is that rape?
When a man has sex with a woman without consent, that's rape. Should it be rape when a woman coerces a man into sex? from BBC News - W...
Iran tanker seizure: Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?
What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32SOpZa
Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'
The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y7tu...
Boris Johnson: Should Africa shrug, smile or scowl?
The age of empire is long gone, and the UK has to compete with other powers for influence in Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kargil: The forgotten victims of the world's highest war
Thousands had to flee when a covert Pakistani military operation in Kashmir backfired 20 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Trump straws: How the US president is using straws to beat liberals with
Why Trump is selling plastic straws at $15 a pack - and using them as a stick to beat liberals with. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why NZ cleared a Chinese man for touching a boy's penis
A judge accepted the Chinese man had made a "cultural mistake", but is this really a thing in China? from BBC News - World https...
Eurozone prepares for interest rate cut as growth slows
The outlook for the eurozone economy is getting "worse and worse", says European Central Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US government orders first executions since 2003
The attorney general schedules five executions, reversing a two-decade lapse in federal executions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Scores feared drowned in shipwreck off Libya
Up to 150 people may have drowned off the coast of Libya, the UN refugee agency says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32SkRL8
Russian police raid opposition ahead of big Moscow rally
Thousands have said they will join a rally after opposition candidates were banned from an election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Canada tourist killings: Teenage boys charged with another murder
Arrest warrants have been issued for the pair, who are believed to be on the run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZaPcTd
Tunisian president Beji Caid Essebsi dies
Tunisia's first freely-elected president Beji Caid Essebsi has died, aged 92, the country's presidency says. from BBC News - World...
Baiq Nuril Maknun: Indonesia grants amnesty to woman who recorded boss
Baiq Nuril Maknun was found guilty in Indonesia of recording her boss to prove he was harassing her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nissan to cut 12,500 jobs worldwide
It is unclear where the cuts will fall, but unions are hopeful the Sunderland plant will not be affected. from BBC News - World https://if...
Chinese 'love mother' who adopted 118 children jailed for fraud
Li Yanxia, once seen as a hero, was found guilty of using the children in extortion and fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OjAnwH
ASAP Rocky charged with assault in Sweden
The rapper will remain in custody until a trial can take place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OjnbYH
French inventor to attempt flyboard Channel crossing
Franky Zapata is hoping to cross from northern France to southern England in just 20 minutes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OeWnZt
Europe heatwave expected to peak and break records again
Northern France is on red alert and records across the UK and Western Europe could be broken again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Boeing warns it may stop 737 Max production
Planemaker Boeing reports a $3.4bn loss because of the 737 Max crisis as it mulls halting production. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Jeffrey Epstein 'found semi-conscious' in prison cell
The US financier is in jail in New York while he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MbybVi
Jarryd Hayne: Rugby league player pleads not guilty to rape
The high-profile Australian athlete faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted of attacking a woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Puerto Rico governor to resign after mass protests
Ricardo Rosselló is stepping down after obscenity-laden messages were leaked from a group chat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32SL7...
Spain's Pedro Sánchez faces decisive vote on future in power
MPs to vote on whether Pedro Sánchez will remain in power following last-ditch coalition talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32TrF...
North Korea fires 'short-range missiles' into sea, S Korea says
It comes after anger from the North over planned military exercises between South Korea and the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The puzzling 'mass migration' of Ugandans to India
The number of Ugandans living in India has risen sharply, according to census data. But is that accurate? from BBC News - World https://if...
Why is India sending humanoid robots into space?
India will fly robots to understand what weightlessness and radiation do to the human body in space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
What's so important about a ship's flag?
Most ships sail under a flag that differs from that of their owner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/313L2gz
Trump uses veto to unblock $8bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia
The US president overrides bipartisan resolutions in the Republican-led Senate that barred the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hawaii telescope: Desecrating sacred land or finding new frontiers?
Plans for a powerful new telescope on a sacred site in Hawaii have created rifts among islanders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K0...
Planes grounded at Amsterdam's Schiphol due to fuel supply fault
Thousands of travellers are stranded as the airport warns of disruption "long into the evening". from BBC News - World https://i...
Trump was not exonerated by my report, Robert Mueller tells Congress
The special counsel tells Congress that President Trump's claim to have been exonerated is incorrect. from BBC News - World https://if...
Egypt minister downplays threat to ‘cut’ critics abroad
Nabila Makram told a meeting in Canada that critics of the country based abroad would be "cut". from BBC News - World https://if...
Bangladesh lynchings: Eight killed by mobs over false child abduction rumours
A single mum-of-two is among those killed by vigilante mobs acting on false reports in Bangladesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
Jordan unveils underwater museum of military vehicles
Several tanks, armoured vehicles and a helicopter have been scuttled to help attract tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SFHzl9
Bison throws girl through air at Yellowstone National Park
A video of the incident shows the nine-year-old being flipped into the air as the animal charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LH...
Sri Lankans demand UK take back rotting waste
Decomposing containers containing hazardous waste, labelled as "recycling", arrived from the UK. from BBC News - World https://i...
Ugandan pop star Bobi Wine to run against Yoweri Museveni
The singer calls himself the "ghetto president", and promises to champion the interests of the poor. from BBC News - World https...
Europe heatwave: Belgian record broken as Eurostar breaks down
Kleine Brogel in Belgium hits 38.9C (102F) and a Eurostar train breaks down in searing heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M9BhZV
Forever 21 accused of 'fat shaming' over diet bars
Forever 21 has been criticised on social media for sending customers free diet bars with orders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yvp...
Facebook to pay $5bn to settle privacy concerns
Social network must also establish an independent privacy committee that Mark Zuckerberg cannot control. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Audra McDonald calls out theatre goer for photographing nude scene
An audience member took a photo of Audra McDonald during a nude scene in a current Broadway show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SD...
Iran tanker seizure: Owner makes first contact with crew
The 23 crew members of a British-flagged tanker detained by Iran tell its owners they are "safe". from BBC News - World https://...
In pictures: Europe's July 2019 heatwave
Weather warnings have been issued across the Continent, with record temperatures expected this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Cuba dismisses findings of 'sonic attack' study
Researchers analysed brain scans of US diplomats stationed in Cuba who reported unexplained symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump-Russia investigation: Mueller set to testify before Congress
The ex-special counsel will answer questions on his report on alleged Russian election interference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nile Rodgers: My mom, Alzheimer's, music and me
The disco legend has seen five of his family members contract the disease, including his mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y9U...
Rare Nike trainers sell for more than £350,000
Historic 1970s running shoes smash their expected selling price at auction in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ofj4N0
'Smoked salmon' listeria kills two in Australia
The two deaths and a third non-fatal case were reported in separate states, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SxFhEK
US Senate extends 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
The fund to cover medical costs for 9/11-related illnesses was at risk of running out of money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OiNr...
Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform
Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Guatemala president seeks to unblock US migration deal
The deal would require migrants crossing Guatemala to seek asylum there rather than in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JY9nNR
Stopping child marriage with solar lanterns
Girls in Ethiopia are being given solar lamps to help stop child marriage and keep them in school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Russia confirms first joint air patrol with China
The patrol near disputed islands in the Sea of Japan prompts both South Korea and Japan to send up jets. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Europe heatwave: French city of Bordeaux hits record temperature
The French city of Bordeaux hits its highest temperature since records began with 41.2C (106.1F). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JL...
Maxim Dadashev dies after boxing injuries sustained against Subriel Matias
Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev has died at the age of 28 following injuries suffered in his IBF light-welterweight fight against Subriel Matia...
Germany shooting: Eritrean attacked 'because of skin colour'
An Eritrean man was wounded in a drive-by shooting in what police condemn as a xenophobic attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32J...
Boris Johnson 'faces challenging times' - EU's Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen is among Europe's leaders to react to Boris Johnson becoming the UK's new PM. from BBC News - World https://i...
Global growth forecast cut by IMF amid trade tensions
The Fund says growth "remains subdued", and trade and technology tensions need to be reduced. from BBC News - World https://ift....
How the rumour mill 'killed off' Turkmenistan's president
Fake news spread like wildfire this weekend in Turkmenistan - one of the most secretive states in the world. from BBC News - World https:/...
Henry Rotich: Kenyan finance minister denies corruption charges
Henry Rotich spends the night in police custody following his arrest over a construction contract. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
Li Peng: Former Chinese premier known as 'Butcher of Beijing' dies at 90
Mr Li was best known for backing the use of force against demonstrators in Tiananmen Square in 1989. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ocasio-Cortez: Officers sacked for post suggesting lawmaker be shot
Two officers are fired over a Facebook post suggesting the liberal congresswoman needed "a round". from BBC News - World https:/...
Venezuelan ex-oil executive Márquez found dead in Madrid
Juan Carlos Márquez was due to appear in court on Monday in connection with corruption allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Former Ohio judge dragged from courtroom after jail sentence
An Ohio courtroom descended into chaos as a former judge was sentenced to six months in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z8qbrw
Van filled with drugs crashes into police car in Sydney
Australian police recovered 273kg of methamphetamine after they tracked down the vehicle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yd365Q
Chris Kraft: Key Apollo 11 director dies days after anniversary
Chris Kraft was Nasa's first flight director and played a critical role in the first Moon landing. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Singapore seizes elephant ivory and pangolin scales in record $48m haul
They were bound for Vietnam in containers that were falsely declared to contain timber. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SuYery
Russian LGBT activist Yelena Grigoryeva murdered in St Petersburg
Yelena Grigoryeva, 41, was stabbed and strangled near her home in St Petersburg, relatives say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M7a4...
South Korea fires warning shots at Russian military aircraft
Officials say the Russian plane left South Korean airspace before re-entering it again afterwards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S...
Australia drug runner crashes meth van into police car
The collision outside a Sydney police station led authorities to a A$200m drug bust. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M3QwDD
India denies PM Modi asked Trump to mediate in Kashmir conflict
Mr Trump claimed that India's PM had asked him to mediate in the 70-year-old dispute with Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift....
American and Australian tourists killed in Canada
Police say the deaths could be connected to another missing persons case in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YhIxsX
Mack Horton: Fina warns swimmer over podium snub to rival
The sport's governing body tells Mack Horton not to make "gestures" amid his feud with Sun Yang. from BBC News - World https...
US expands powers to deport migrants without going to court
Under the rule, officers will be able to immediately deport more migrants without going to court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XZ...
Resistant malaria spreading in South East Asia
Drug-resistant malaria parasites have moved from Cambodia to Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O9t8Hj
Massive protests held in Puerto Rico after governor refuses to step down
Thousands of protesters are expected in a strike across the island over the governor's group chat scandal. from BBC News - World https...
Robert Morgenthau: New York prosecutor who battled the mafia
During four decades in power, the legendary lawyer targeted the mob and white collar criminals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O9vJ...
Hong Kong protests: Police criticised over mob violence
Police deny claims that they stood by as masked men attacked pro-democracy protesters on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yaz...
The parliament of rock stars and wrestlers
A rock star, a wrestler and a military medic win election in Ukraine's political upheaval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YayNg6
South Africa's anti-graft chief Busisiwe Mkwebane 'lied under oath'
Busisiwe Mkwebane is accused of being involved in a dirty-tricks campaign against President Ramaphosa. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Iran says it arrested CIA spies and sentenced some to death
Iran says it has arrested 17 spies who worked for the CIA, but the US categorically denies the claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Mental health days: How teens changed the law in Oregon
Four teenagers in Oregon successfully campaign for mental health days to be recognised by state law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Poland LGBT march: Police arrest 25 after attacks on activists
Police clashed with anti-LGBT protesters after violence marred a Polish city's first equality march. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Leonardo DiCaprio: Russians beg star to #SaveBaikal
Russians have flooded Leonardo DiCaprio's social media in a bid to raise environmental awareness of a lake. from BBC News - World http...
US denounces Venezuela aircraft's 'unsafe approach'
The US military says a Venezuelan warplane "aggressively shadowed" one of its surveillance aircraft. from BBC News - World https...
Ethiopia referendum: Dozens killed in Sidama clashes
Activists from the Sidama ethnic group were set to declare their own federal state last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O8zSW0
French Minerve submarine is found after disappearing in 1968
Fifty-two sailors were on board when the Minerve vanished over 50 years ago in the Mediterranean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M1...
Chandrayaan-2: The moment India's Moon mission began its journey
Footage shows the successful launch of India's second lunar mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YrgYxL
Kenya finance minister Henry Rotich faces arrest for corruption
The accusation comes from a police investigation into the misuse of funds meant for a dam project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
IAEA chief Yukiya Amano dies at 72
The Japanese chief had been suffering from an unspecified illness since last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O8WYMj
Israel demolishes 'illegal' homes under Palestinian control
Hundreds of police and troops move in as bulldozers tear down structures said to house 17 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sv...
China's new Nasdaq-style board begins trading
The so-called Star market marks a significant step in China's ambition to open its economy and markets. from BBC News - World https://...
UK PM to chair emergency meeting on Iran crisis
The prime minister is expected to receive updates and discuss the security of shipping in the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Mack Horton: Swimmer refuses to join rival Sun Yang on podium
Mack Horton has previously accused Chinese freestyle champion Sun Yang of being a "drug cheat". from BBC News - World https://if...
Why 3D printing could be key to a Moon base
Construction materials, ceramics and food could all one day be printed on the lunar surface. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yh7zse
The Silicon Valley space race
The battle between two billionaires vying to take us to the Moon and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MaSDFw
Puerto Rico: Governor will not seek reelection after homophobic messages
Protesters have been demanding Ricardo Rosselló resign over homophobic and sexist messages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ya9A5H
Salmon trapped in Canada landslide to be airlifted to safety
The fish have been unable to swim upstream due to a rockfall in Fraser River, British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y9pu...
Iran tanker crisis a 'diplomatic test' for new UK PM
With relationships strained, how will the new prime minister rally his American and European allies? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'I kept my multimillion dollar business secret'
Young entrepreneur Marcin Kleczynski secretly ran his business Malwarebytes from his college dormitory. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Is Zimbabwe's economy on track?
The return of the Zimbabwean dollar has raised fears about a return to hyperinflation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Svg3a8
Mystery surrounds animal deaths on France's farms
Farmers say wind farms and mobile phone masts cause higher rates of animal mortality, but scientists say there's no evidence to prove it...
Imran Khan: Pakistan PM to meet Trump in bid to mend ties
Counter-terrorism is likely to top the agenda at Imran Khan's first meeting with Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M...
Chandrayaan-2: India set to re-attempt Moon mission launch
The space agency says it has fixed the technical issue that saw last week's launch called off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S...
Hong Kong protests: Armed mob storms Yuen Long station
A mob attacks travellers at a Hong Kong train station, injuring 36, after another weekend of protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
South Africa's Cyril President Ramaphosa hits back in corruption row
Cyril Ramaphosa seeks a judicial review of a report that accuses him of misleading parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GmpZ0L
SOS Méditerranée resumes Mediterranean migrant rescues
SOS Méditerranée restarts work off Libya with a new vessel, after the last one was forced to stop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L...
Hong Kong protests: graffiti, tear gas and riot police
The BBC's Stephen McDonell is amid the pro-democracy protesters as tear gas is fired. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M2XdG0
UK political storm over seized tanker
Philip Hammond says the UK did not "take its eye off the ball" amid escalating tensions in the Gulf. from BBC News - World https...
Avengers: Endgame set to pass Avatar as top box office movie
The Marvel sequel's weekend take is set to push it past James Cameron's $2,789.7bn-grossing epic. from BBC News - World https://if...
Portugal wildfires: Huge blazes force evacuations
Hundreds of firefighters are deployed to tackle the blazes which are being fanned by strong winds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M...
Ocasio-Cortez: Trump is 'putting millions of Americans in danger'
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticises President Trump's leadership at an event in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32K8u47
Radio exchanges reveal Iran-UK confrontation as ship seized
A Royal Navy frigate is heard warning Iranian armed forces, moments before a British-flagged oil tanker was seized in the Gulf. from BBC N...
Hong Kong protests: High security as masses gather
The latest pro-democracy rally is tense, as it follows the discovery of a huge haul of explosives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L...
Cairo flights: Lufthansa resumes services but BA cancellations continue
But British Airways says flights from Heathrow to the Egyptian capital remain cancelled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y1vUhz
Iran tanker seizure: Radio exchanges reveal Iran-UK confrontation
In the recording, a Royal Navy frigate can be heard warning Iranian vessels not to obstruct the tanker. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ukraine's Zelensky aims to bolster power in parliamentary polls
Volodymyr Zelensky hopes Sunday's general election will sweep away the old guard of MPs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y4tfE2
Pacquiao wins world title at 40
Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman on points to become the WBA welterweight Super champion at the age of 40. from BBC News - World https:/...
In pictures: Americans cool down in sweltering heatwave
Temperatures in some US cities are dangerously high, with the east coast particularly hard-hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JS3H...
Twitter suspends Iran news agencies over 'harassment of Baha'is'
The site said it suspended the accounts because of alleged harassment of Baha'is. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Go8xsz
Why do Americans pay so much for prescription drugs?
President Donald Trump has pledged to take radical steps to reduce prescription drug prices in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
First moon landing: World celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 11
On 20 July 1969, Apollo 11 landed - and hours later Neil Armstrong took his historic first steps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yd...
Would this burger tempt you to eat meat?
Two BBC presenters put Impossible Foods' meat-free burger to the taste test. How does it shape up? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The teen designing eSwatini's traditional regalia
Sandizile Malindiza learnt to make the traditional clothing of her country, formerly known as Swaziland, at 11-years-old. from BBC News - ...
Pro-China Hong Kong protester calls BBC reporter 'fake news' during broadcast
Stephen McDonell was reporting live from a pro-China rally, ahead of more pro-democracy protests in the city. from BBC News - World https:...
British Airways flights to Cairo cancelled
The airline halts all flights to the Egyptian capital for a week as a security "precaution". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tanker seizure: Jeremy Hunt urges Iran to release Stena Impero
The UK foreign secretary speaks as new video emerges of the moment the Steno Impero was taken over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Moscow protest: Thousands demand fair elections
Demonstrators call for anti-Putin activists to be allowed to run in September's Moscow elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Veteran Indian politician Sheila Dikshit dies at 81
The longest-serving chief minister of Delhi dies in the capital after a long illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JYiA8C
Merkel marks Hitler assassination attempt with anti-extremism appeal
The German leader uses the 75th anniversary to call on citizens to counter rising right-wing extremism. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Sudan crisis: The ruthless mercenaries who run the country for gold
Accused of widespread abuses, the Rapid Support Forces sprang from "Janjaweed" militias linked to genocide in Darfur. from BBC N...
Hong Kong protests: Police probe link of huge explosives haul
A man arrested over the find is reportedly a member of a group battling an extradition bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xZSCvU
Kyoto Animation fire: Suspect 'spotted in area' days before
The man suspected of a deadly arson attack in Kyoto may have visited the site before, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Emanuela Orlandi case: Vatican attempts new search to solve mystery
Two burial chambers will be examined in the search for teenager Emanuela Orlandi, missing since 1983. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hong Kong actor Simon Yam stabbed on stage in China
Simon Yam, 64, was attacked while speaking at a promotional event in the city of Zhongshan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M3hJGq
Torpedoed US warship found, solving 75-year-old cold case
After four years of searching, locating the USS Eagle was "just absolute awe," says diver Ryan King. from BBC News - World https...
César Pelli: Architect of Malaysia's Petronas Towers dies at 92
César Pelli designed some of the world's most famous buildings including London's Canary Wharf Tower. from BBC News - World https:...
US to send troops to Saudi Arabia as tensions with Iran grow
The deployment of soldiers and fighter jets comes amid heightened tensions with Iran in the Gulf. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sr...
UK 'deeply concerned' over tanker seizure
The foreign secretary says the detention by Iran of the British-flagged ship is "unacceptable". from BBC News - World https://if...
Venice fines tourists: Germans punished for making coffee near bridge
The backpackers were fined €950 (£853) and asked to leave the city under a new public order law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32CK...
The final 13 minutes before the Moon landing
The minutes before landing were tense, as fuel ran low and connections were lost between the lunar module and mission control from BBC New...
Benjamin Netanyahu becomes Israel's longest-serving leader
Benjamin Netanyahu breaks the record set by Israel's founding father, but he faces an uncertain future. from BBC News - World https://...
Polish abuse scandal: Victims take on the Catholic Church
Allegations of appalling abuse involving priests have shaken the trust of many Poles in the Church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Kosovo PM Haradinaj resigns over war crimes summons
Ramush Haradinaj steps down after a war crimes court in The Hague calls him for questioning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JEqdSW
Estonia ferry disaster: French court rejects compensation claim
The court cites a lack of intentional fault as it rejects a claim for compensation over the 1994 sinking. from BBC News - World https://if...
Dangerous heatwave starts hitting US
About 200m people in the US may be affected, and temperatures could reach 100F (38C) in some areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Chicago officers fired over 2014 deadly shooting
Chicago's Police Board found four officers had exaggerated the threat of the black teen who was killed. from BBC News - World https://...
India 'cow vigilantes' lynch three men
The men were beaten to death in the eastern state of Bihar after being accused of stealing cattle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L...
Russia alarmed by large fall in bee populations
Pesticides are blamed for Russia's mass bee deaths, while French honey production is also down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Guinea mother: I sat my exams 30 minutes after giving birth
"I decided for myself that I wanted to complete my baccalaureate," Fatoumata Kourouma tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https...
Powerful earthquake shakes Athens
A strong earthquake shakes Athens, knocking out telecoms and power in parts of the Greek capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sn...
Man jailed for killing UK teenager in Goa
Samson D'Souza was found guilty of "culpable homicide not amounting to murder" by an Indian court. from BBC News - World htt...
French sci-fi team called on to predict future threats
The "red team" will be employed to imagine future military threats – and how how to prevent them. from BBC News - World https://...
Eritrea Orthodox Church ex-leader expelled for heresy
In an unprecedented move, six Eritrea Orthodox bishops expel their former leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30KLzUu
South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma pulls out of corruption inquiry
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma refuses to give further testimony, citing "relentless cross-examination". from BBC Ne...
Kyoto Animation fire: Police name suspect after studio blaze
Shinji Aoba is suspected of deliberately starting the fire, and is in police custody at hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z0...
Srebrenica massacre: Dutch troops '10% liable' for Srebrenica massacre
The supreme court says peacekeeping soldiers from the Netherlands are partly to blame for 350 deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
ASAP Rocky: Swedish jail requests more time to investigate assault
The rapper has been detained over alleged assault for the last two weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32B7yih
India floods force tired tigress to take a nap in bed
The tigress found shelter in a house as floods ravage the Kaziranga National Park in India's Assam state. from BBC News - World https:...
Kulbhushan Jadhav: Pakistan to allow consular access to 'Indian spy'
Islamabad says it will allow Indian officials to meet Kulbhushan Jadhav who has been convicted of spying. from BBC News - World https://if...
Yingying Zhang: US man sentenced to life for Chinese student's murder
Brendt Christensen abducted Yingying Zhang on a university campus in 2017 and beat her to death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y1p...
Luxury goods join Hong Kong retail slump as protests bite
Retailers and hotels are among the firms seeing business hit by ongoing protests in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JRL8AB
The African Cup of Nations: 'Fairy-tale' team, cursed jerseys and super fans
As Algeria and Senegal face each other in the final, we look at some of the tournament's high and low points. from BBC News - World ht...
Nicaragua mothers mourn on eve of Sandinista revolution's anniversary
On the 40th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, some Nicaraguans say there is no reason to celebrate. from BBC News - World https://...
Car parts from weeds: The future of green motoring?
The motor industry is trying to reduce its carbon footprint in a number of innovative ways. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XOoxyY
Puerto Rico: Protests over homophobic text messages
Protesters are calling for the resignation of the governor following a leak of homophobic messages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Florida city blasts Baby Shark song to drive away homeless from waterfront
An advocate for the homeless says using children's song Baby Shark as a deterrent is "inhumane". from BBC News - World https...
Israel mosque find: Archaeologists unearth 1,200-year-old ruins in desert
Researchers say the mosque, dating from the 7th or 8th century, would be a rare find anywhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQJQzO
Twelve Israeli teens in court over Briton's 'rape'
The group of Israeli teenagers, aged from 15 to 18, have been remanded in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sq34q3
Morocco hikers: Three get death penalty for Scandinavian tourist murders
They killed two women from Denmark and Norway, found beheaded in the Atlas mountains in December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XK...
Mauna Kea: Hawaii protesters delay giant telescope construction
Officials vow to proceed with the Thirty Meter Telescope despite protests by native Hawaiian elders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Polish newspaper to issue 'LGBT-free zone' stickers
The US ambassador to Poland said the stickers would promote hatred and intolerance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQEFjm
Message-in-a-bottle author found after 50 years
Briton Paul Gilmore says he always hoped to receive a reply to the note he dropped from an ocean liner. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trump sparks condemnation after supporters chant 'send her back'
The chants, directed at non-white Democratic congresswomen, have been rebuked by some Republicans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G...
Russia's Sirius Moon project leaves crew hungry for steak
Four Russians and two Nasa engineers emerge from four months in a Moscow "spacecraft". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z03...
Circle K stores' ditches 'Secretary Day' condom offer
The ad urged shoppers to surprise female secretaries with a gift of a wine, chocolate and condoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Russia's #metoo: Women say they 'need public attention'
Thousands of Russian women evoke #metoo to tell social media why they 'need public attention'. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Donald Trump supporters chant 'send her back' at a rally
Following heated exchanges of words in tweets and press conferences between President Donald Trump and congresswoman Ilhan Omar, crowds at a...
Iran seizes 'fuel-smuggling' tanker in Gulf
The vessel and its 12 crew were smuggling one million litres of fuel, Iran says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JNlSeX
Man finds own amputated leg on cigarette packets without consent
The image was used next to the message "smoking clogs your arteries", but the leg was lost after an assault. from BBC News - Wor...
'Dosa king' dies after losing fight to avoid jail
P Rajagopal's death comes nine days after the Supreme Court rejected a plea for bail on medical grounds. from BBC News - World https:/...
Donald Trump impeachment bid fails in the House
The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly against the measure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LqT0wg
Chandrayaan-2: India announces new date for Moon mission
The launch will take place on 22 July - a week after it was called off due to a technical snag. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Giax...
Kyoto Animation fire: One dead after suspected arson attack
Police believe a man broke into the Kyoto studio and sprayed an unidentified liquid before the fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Christian family fined after arguing taxes 'against God's will'
The Beerepoot siblings in Tasmania are ordered to pay more than A$2m for failing to pay income tax. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure'
The number of likes is a measure of how well content is doing on the social media platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xUohih
Rare New Zealand parakeet has best breeding season in decades
There are at most only 300 kakariki karaka parakeets in the world, but this year they had 150 chicks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
FaceApp: Chuck Schumer asks for FBI investigation
Senior Democrat Chuck Schumer says the photo app's use of personal data is "deeply troubling". from BBC News - World https:/...
Nato chief calls on Russia to save INF missile treaty
Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg calls on Russia to comply with the INF treaty before an August deadline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chennai, the city where drought is visible from space
Chennai is India's sixth largest city, but its residents are relying on trucks and trains to bring them water. from BBC News - World h...
Turkish diplomats 'shot dead' in Iraqi Kurdistan
Three Turkish diplomats shot dead at restaurant in Iraqi Kurdish city of Erbil, security sources tell the BBC from BBC News - World https:...
Italy hunts bear after ‘genius’ escape over electric fences
Wildlife activists have likened the bear to a superhero after it scaled electric fences to get away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Google's Project Dragonfly 'terminated' in China
The firm's plan to launch a censored search engine in China had faced much criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sk43rI
Turkey journalists and activist acquitted of terrorism charges
The defendants, who worked for a Kurdish paper, had been charged with making terrorist propaganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Elon Musk reveals brain-hacking plans
Start-up NeuraLink wants to start testing its human computer interface on humans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XOCeJe
Data of 'nearly all adults' in Bulgaria stolen
A hacker targeted the Balkan country's tax agency and reportedly offered local media access to stolen data. from BBC News - World http...
India building collapse: Rescuers search for survivors in Mumbai
The disaster killed at least 12 people, but many more remain trapped by debris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32sVj7i
SeaWorld hits back in Virgin Holidays whale tourism row
The US theme park defends its record after Virgin Holidays stops selling tickets to its attractions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia calls on China to allow Uighur mother and son's travel
The request follows pleas by an ethnically Uighur Australian to be reunited with his wife and son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Rohingya crisis: US imposes sanctions on top Myanmar generals
Rohingya Muslims are still being targeted by the military, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XJyV...
Former US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies
He led the court's liberal wing and wrote more dissenting opinions than any justice in US history. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Andrea Camilleri: Inspector Montalbano author dies aged 93
Andrea Camilleri's books won international acclaim and changed perceptions of Sicily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xS4GiK
Bad Bunny stops tour to protest in Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rican megastar has praised the "bravery" of protesters in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30C2OqW
Sudan junta and civilians sign power-sharing deal
Sudan's ruling military council and opposition leaders sign power-sharing accord after all-night talks to end crisis from BBC News - W...
Talking about sex no longer so taboo in the Arab world
Discussing sex has long been socially awkward in the Arab world, but there are signs that attitudes are changing. from BBC News - World ht...
'The Squad' condemn Trump's 'racist' tweets in CBS interview
A group of four Democratic congresswomen targeted by President Trump's tweets have condemned them in an interview with CBS. from BBC N...
Menstrual cups 'as reliable as tampons'
Scientific review shows they are as leakproof as other sanitary products, say researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GhcgIp
Merkel: The steady woman whose shaking has touched a nation
After three bouts of trembling in public, Germany's Angela Merkel health has come under scrutiny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Chimps bond after watching movies together
Feeling closer after watching a video together can be experienced by chimps as well as humans, say scientists. from BBC News - World https...
The CubeSat revolution changing the way we see the world
Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Syrian conflict: Helping children through the horror of bomb blasts
A new medical guide aims to improve the chances of saving children's lives, and limbs, in war zones. from BBC News - World https://ift...
El Chapo: How Mexico's drug kingpin fell victim to his own legend
The world’s most powerful drug kingpin was enamoured by his own legend and it cost him his freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
No federal charges in 2014 US chokehold death
Garner's last words, "I can't breathe", became a rallying cry for police brutality protesters. from BBC News - World htt...
Christine Lagarde resigns as head of IMF
The news comes hours before a vote on Ms Lagarde's nomination to become head of the European Central Bank. from BBC News - World https...
Trump: I don't have a racist bone in my body
The US president hits back after his controversial attack on four minority Democratic congresswomen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
François de Rugy, French environment minister, quits over spending allegations
The environment minister is accused of spending public money on luxury dinners, but denies any wrongdoing. from BBC News - World https://i...
Mona Lisa is moving - what does it take to keep her safe?
Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece - believed by many to be the world's most iconic painting - is being moved. from BBC News - World ...
Trump's asylum crackdown: Will the 'safe third country' plan work?
The US president is bringing in new rules for asylum seekers but critics deem it illegal and dangerous. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Zuma inquiry: South Africa's ex-leader claims he received death threats
Jacob Zuma says threats were also made against his children and lawyer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ldocTR
Netanyahu: 'Europe might ignore Iran threat until nuclear missiles hit'
Israel's PM likens the EU's approach to breaches of the nuclear deal to the appeasement of the Nazis. from BBC News - World https:...
Brazil cocaine haul: Shoppers find drug stash in their soap powder box
Brazilian police suspect 80kg of the drug had been placed on a supermarket's shelves by mistake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Jewels and tools among Neolithic find in Israel
Thousands of items are discovered at the site of a 9,000-year-old settlement near Jerusalem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YSV57r
Hodan Nalayeh prize: Somalia to honour journalist murdered by al-Shabab
Hodan Nalayeh relocated to Somalia last year to help rebuild the country of her birth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JKuGCf
Fresh Island festival: Croatia music event evacuated as fire breaks out
Tyga, Stefflon Don and Yxng Bane were among the acts due to perform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jzoq1p
S Korea employers could face jail under harassment law
It is the first time employers must act on harassment in South Korea where bullying is widespread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l...
New Zealand's Dunedin jokes about losing 'steepest street' title
First New Zealand lost the Cricket World Cup, now it no longer has the world's steepest street. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
EU Commission head nominee von der Leyen urges 'green deal'
German minister Ursula von der Leyen promises MEPs ambitious measures against climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lsjP7t
India building collapse: Forty trapped in south Mumbai
Rescuers are searching for people trapped in the four-storey building in India's financial capital. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Former football star shot dead in South Africa
Former South Africa footballer Marc Batchelor is shot dead near his home in Johannesburg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lCnkZd
Airspace over Pakistan reopens
Pakistan shut its airspace in February following tensions with India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SjYn0W
The Harlech street that has proved the world's steepest
Ffordd Pen Llech has taken the record from a street in New Zealand with a gradient of more than 37%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Uber ties some executive pay to diversity goals
Uber wants to boost the number of female managers by tying some executive pay to diversity goals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32r...
Harlech street takes record as steepest in the world
Guinness World Records says the Harlech street has beaten the previous record holder in New Zealand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chris Gayle: Australian newspapers lose appeal in defamation case
Three Australian newspapers wrongly accused the cricketer of lewd behaviour, a jury found in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x...
Congresswomen hit back in Trump race row
Four congresswomen dismiss the US president's defence of his controversial tweets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LWpxK6
Suzanne Eaton murder: Man arrested for murder of US scientist
The man who allegedly killed Suzanne Eaton was reported to be a father of two from the Greek island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Boeing ditches 737 Max name on new Ryanair plane
Photos show "737 Max" has been replaced with "737-8200" on plane, fuelling speculation about a rebrand. from BBC News ...
Trump steps up attack on 'US-hating' congresswomen
The US president has been accused of racism over his attack on a group of Democratic lawmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32tUC...
Rafters accidentally plunge over waterfall in Pennsylvania
The six people had missed warning signs posted before their plunge at a state park in Pennsylvania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Hong Kong protests: Clashes in shopping mall
Riot police chased protesters into a shopping mall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gaib1J
Fariba Adelkhah: French-Iranian academic 'arrested in Iran'
France calls on the Iranian authorities to "shed full light" on Fariba Adelkhah's situation. from BBC News - World https://i...
Amazon workers launch protests on Prime Day
Thousands of workers are calling for better conditions as the retail giant's annual sale starts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were the star guests at the Lion King premiere
The pack behind the new 'live action' version of The Lion King have met the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the films European premier...
Guatemala court blocks migration deal with US
The deal would have required migrants crossing Guatemala to seek asylum there rather than in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Italy seizes 'combat-ready' missile in raids on far right
Some of the groups investigated in Italy are said to be linked to pro-Russian militants in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Computer password inventor dies aged 93
Fernando Corbato also pioneered work on ways for lots of people to use the same computer simultaneously. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Theresa May: Trump's 'go home' remark to congresswomen 'completely unacceptable'
The UK PM calls attack directed towards Democratic congresswomen of colour "completely unacceptable". from BBC News - World http...
Neil Armstrong's son talks about the Moon landing
Mark Armstrong talks about his father, and the first ever Moon landing 50 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LVyW4r
New Zealand penguins drop in for sushi
Blue penguins keep visiting a Wellington sushi bar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k0GbMX
South Africa's Jacob Zuma says corruption allegations are 'a conspiracy'
South Africa's ex-president denies he oversaw a web of corruption during his term in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y42...
Australian children take 900km drive in stolen car
They packed fishing rods into a 4x4 and drove alone through two states, but now face police charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Gambia's revolution: What has changed?
There are concerns The Gambia's new President, Adama Barrow, may try and cling to power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lljNhN
Waterloo battlefield therapy for British war veterans
Servicemen and women trying to overcome the effects of war are digging at the Battle of Waterloo site. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Skydiving plane crash kills nine in Sweden
Nine people die when a plane carrying them for a parachute jump crashes in northern Sweden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LPzmcC
Erwan Ferrieux: Australian police identify backpacker's remains
Frenchman Erwan Ferrieux had been travelling with a UK man who also disappeared and remains missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Cricket World Cup: NZ PM Ardern jokes about cricket defeat 'trauma'
Fans worldwide said New Zealand's Black Caps had lost the Cricket World Cup, but "won our hearts". from BBC News - World htt...
China's economy grows at slowest pace since 1990s
China's economy has been slowing despite Beijing's efforts to boost spending and cut taxes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Ebola in DR Congo: Case confirmed in Goma
It is the first time Ebola has been diagnosed in Goma, a city of more than a million people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JyjgTb
Inside Iran: What Iranians thinks of stand-off with US?
The BBC has been given rare access to Iran to gauge the public mood as tensions with the US deepen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in Wimbledon final-set tie-break thriller
Novak Djokovic saves two championship points to retain his Wimbledon title with a thrilling final-set tie-break win over Roger Federer. fr...
Lifestyle changes could lower your dementia risk
Research suggests up to a third of cases may be preventable with lifestyle changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQuMgA
Chandrayaan-2: India set to launch second Moon mission
India's most complex space mission aims to land a craft for the first time on the Moon's south pole. from BBC News - World https:/...
Trump under fire for racially-charged tweets against congresswomen
The US president tells unnamed Democratic congresswomen to "go back" where they came from. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Bastille Day: Police clash with yellow vests after parade
Yellow-vest protesters formed barricades and lit fires after the annual military event in Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ShQ...
Inside Iran: Iranians on Trump and the nuclear deal
As tensions rise between Iran, the United States and its allies, the BBC is given rare access to Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
German police remove far-right black crosses
Officials say there is no evidence for far-right claims foreigners have killed thousands of Germans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Freckles the manta ray 'doing well' after being freed from hooks
Freckles approached a team of divers for help after getting hooks embedded under her eye. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ljVa57
UN calls for Libyan migrant detention centres to be shut
The call comes after more than 50 people were killed in an attack at a migrant detention centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xOn...
Bastille Day: Flyboard takes part in military display
France's annual military parade, commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison, takes place in Paris. from BBC News - World https:...
Burundi's Imbonerakure leader named head of RTNB
Burundi's pro-government Imbonerakure has been accused of killings, rapes, arrests, and extortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Wimbledon 2019: Roger Federer must 'take it up a level' against Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer must "take it up a level" to beat Novak Djokovic and claim a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon singles title, says th...
The South African Uber driving singing his way to opera fame
A passenger in Durban filmed him in his cab and he has since become a viral hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G7Tpj4
Buteyko: Why Indonesia singer Andien sleeps with tape on her mouth
Indonesian singer Andien says she tapes her mouth, her husband's, and her toddler's every night. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hong Kong protests: Fresh rallies after violence at border
Fresh demonstrations taking place after rallies in an area close to the Chinese border turned violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Monsoon floods kill dozens in Nepal and India
Reports say at least 43 people have been killed in Nepal, with heavy rain expected to continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l8j2...
Parts of New York City go dark after power cut
A major power outage plunges large parts of Manhattan, including its subway stations, into darkness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Power failure halts New York subway trains
About 40,000 people are without power in the borough of Manhattan, the local power company says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JKi...
Reef rescue: Could this robot help save corals?
The submersible robot delivers baby corals to damaged areas allowing reefs to regenerate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xO0sbW
Man dies after attacking Tacoma immigration jail, police say
Police say four officers opened fire on the man, who was throwing incendiary devices at the centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
New leak claims Trump scrapped Iran nuclear deal 'to spite Obama'
The latest disclosure comes despite a police warning to media about publishing leaked diplomatic memos. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Apollo Moon landing: 'My dad literally loved us to the Moon and back'
All the focus was on the Moon, the mission and the men – but what about the families back on Earth? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Cricket World Cup 'like a festival' for illegal bookmakers
India's cricketers didn't make the World Cup final, but its bookmakers are still making millions. from BBC News - World https://if...
The forgotten Indian inventor who dazzled London
Shankar Abaji Bhisey invented a machine which could have revolutionised printing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y4zJqk
Israel education minister defends 'gay conversion therapy'
Rafi Peretz says he believes the controversial practice can work, triggering widespread condemnation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hodan Nalayeh: Somalia's 'inspirational' journalist, killed in Kismayo
Hodan Nalayeh launched a TV station in Canada and had recently moved to live and work in Somalia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JE...
France to create new space defence command in September
This will help "to better protect our satellites, including in an active way," President Macron says. from BBC News - World http...
Egypt's Bent Pyramid opens to visitors
The angular shape of the construction contrasts with the straight sides of Egypt's "true" pyramids. from BBC News - World ht...
Iranian tanker will be released if oil isn't going to Syria, says Hunt
The foreign secretary says the seized tanker will be released if its oil isn't headed to Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Week in pictures: 6-12 July 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jFdFQW
Lorenzo Gobbo: Italian cyclist in intensive care after he is punctured by a piece of track
Italian cyclist Lorenzo Gobbo is intensive care after he is punctured by a piece of wooden track at the European Under-23 and Junior track C...
Suspected carjacker dies after 'mob justice' in Philadelphia
A man who tried to steal a car with children inside was chased and beaten by a mob in Philadelphia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Storm Barry closes in on Louisiana as residents lock down
Flights in and out of New Orleans have been cancelled, with tens of thousands already without power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Simona Halep beats Serena Williams to win Wimbledon title
Simona Halep wins her first Wimbledon title and crushes Serena Williams' latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. from...
Spektrum-SG: Powerful X-ray telescope launches to map cosmos
One of the most important Russian space missions in the post-Soviet era lifts off from Kazakhstan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J...
Serena Williams faces Simona Halep in Wimbledon final chasing 24th Grand Slam
Serena Williams faces "pressure times 100" when she plays Simona Halep in the Wimbledon final seeking a 24th Grand Slam singles ti...
'Why I'm glad I have alopecia'
Young Reporter Kacey shares her journey of living with alopecia since the age of six. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YOxV1W
Indonesia: Widodo and Prabowo set differences aside on train ride
The president and opposition leader meet for the first time since a divisive poll that led to riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
ICYMI: Uber helicopter rides and doorless ladies' loos
Uber helicopter rides and doorless ladies' loos, among other stories you might have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://if...
Christchurch shootings: New Zealanders hand over guns
Gun owners have started handing over semi-automatic weapons following the Christchurch attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l8Qx...
Epstein accused of witness tampering in sex trafficking case
Prosecutors claim Jeffrey Epstein sent $350,000 to two suspected co-conspirators late last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l6V...
Obituary: Andrew Graham-Yooll, the man who dared to report on Argentina's missing
Andrew Graham-Yooll, who has died aged 75, risked his life reporting on Argentina's dictatorship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Kursk WW2: Why Russia is still fighting world's biggest tank battle
Russians hit back at Western historians over huge Soviet tank losses in the Battle of Kursk in WW2. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
India Jains: Why are these youngsters renouncing the world?
Hundreds of young people from India's Jain faith are choosing renunciation and their numbers are rising. from BBC News - World https:/...
YouTube star Etika's fans tattooed in his memory
Fans of the late YouTuber Etika explain why they want to keep his memory alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YBPimv
Manta ray in distress helped by divers
Deep-water divers Jake Wilton and Monty Halls formed an unlikely friendship with a manta ray after she appeared to ask them for help. from...
Kim Basinger joins South Korea dog meat protests
Rival demonstrations were held in Seoul over the consumption of dog meat, a traditional part of South Korean cuisine. from BBC News - Worl...
Italy frees man wrongly extradited for people smuggling
Medhanie Tesfamariam Behre has spent three years in jail in a case of mistaken identity in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JE...
US Labor Secretary Acosta resigns
US Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns amid pressure over his brokering of 2008 plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https...
Spain's 'stolen baby' finds out she was adopted
Inés Madrigal was recognised by a court as one of many Spanish babies snatched from their mothers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Google probes leak of smart speaker recordings
A Belgian broadcaster listened to 1,000 conversations logged by Google's smart speakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32lmEbu
The moment a US Coast Guard raided a submarine
A submarine suspected to be carrying drugs is seized by US Coast Guards in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Egypt's women footballers dream of reuniting national team
These footballers are fighting for the women's game to be given proper recognition in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gas...
South Africa deploys army to gang-hit Cape Town
The operation is meant to recover illegal firearms and confiscate drugs, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LhDIde
Turkey defies US as Russian S-400 missile defence arrives
The move could prompt a major rift between Turkey and its Nato ally, the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xJbBdY
Afghanistan war: 'Child used' in Afghan suicide attack
Officials say the target of the bombing in eastern Afghanistan was a local militia commander. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gaqz1c
R. Kelly 'arrested on federal sex trafficking charges'
The singer is reportedly facing several new charges including child abuse images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32puqkM
Australia corella deaths: Dozens of birds found in suspected poisoning
Dozens of corellas were unable to be saved after "falling from the sky" in Adelaide, rescuers say. from BBC News - World https:/...
US census 2020: Will Trump's citizenship data order work?
The US president retreats on adding a citizenship question to 2020 census, but unveils a new plan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x...
Jeremy Hunt pledges to reverse cuts to Navy amid Iran row
The Tory leadership candidate says tensions in the Gulf show the navy needs more warships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LdPtl3
Brazil's President Bolsonaro offers US ambassador job to son
Eduardo Bolsonaro said he would accept the role if it were offered to him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32mU6OP
Sutopo: Indonesia mourns disaster spokesman and fake news warrior
Sutopo Nugroho was a trusted voice during natural disasters and a dedicated quasher of hoaxes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SasoQz
The coal mine that ate Hambacher forest
Much of Germany's power is still made by burning coal. Activists have occupied a forest in protest. from BBC News - World https://ift....
France Télécom bullying trial sheds light on spate of suicides
Prosecutors want three executives to go to jail over the suicide of 19 France Télécom workers, in a test case. from BBC News - World https...
Africa's top shots: 5-11 July 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S8CTnw
Sudan’s livestream massacre
The story of the deadly violence in Khartoum on 3 June, told through those who filmed through it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jt...
Texas woman shares home with mother's corpse for three years
US police believe the mother suffered a fall in 2016 and her daughter did not provide adequate care. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How the 2019 coffee crisis might affect you
Farmers are struggling as coffee prices drop to historic lows, so why is the cost of a latte rising? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Islamic headscarf: Iran's promotional video divides opinion
In the clip, an "inappropriately dressed" woman has an encounter with a shopkeeper and changes her ways. from BBC News - World h...
Myanmar: No homecoming for Rohingyas
Almost two years since 700,000 Rohingyas fled violence in Myanmar, there's no sign of them returning. from BBC News - World https://if...
Twice: K-Pop star Mina pulls out of tour due to 'extreme anxiety'
Singer Mina from Korean group Twice will get treatment and rest instead of going on a world tour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30t...
Hayabusa-2: Japanese spacecraft makes final touchdown on asteroid
The Hayabusa-2 craft will pick up fresh space rock that could help explain how the Solar System evolved. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Russian nuclear submarine: Norway finds big radiation leak
Experts say there is no alarm, despite a high level of caesium at a Soviet-era submarine wreck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30mSl...
A68: World's biggest iceberg is on the move
The giant block of ice has spun around and is now moving north along the Antarctic Peninsula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LQAGvV
France passes tax on tech giants despite US threats
The Trump administration says the new 3% tax on sales in France will harm US online giants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G8aNEp
IVF: Second couple sue after clinic 'uses wrong embryos'
CHA Fertility Center allegedly implanted their embryo into a different woman, who gave up the child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Yokohama FC sign Shunsuke Nakamura, 41, to join Kazuyoshi Miura, 52
Yokohama FC sign 41-year-old former Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura... but he is not the oldest player at the Japanese club. from BBC ...
Vincent Lambert: Frenchman at centre of end-of-life debate dies
The case of Vincent Lambert, in a vegetative state since 2008, divided France - and his own family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Scuffles at Hong Kong's sticky note 'Lennon wall'
The walls are covered with colourful notes supporting the protests, but others want them taken down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Earliest modern human found outside Africa
Researchers have found the earliest example of our species outside Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NNdSjh
Wang Zhenhua: China arrests tycoon linked to child sex allegations
Billionaire Wang Zhenhua's former company confirmed he had been formally detained in Shanghai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Artificial lionfish powered by ‘robotic blood’
The circulatory system fitted to the synthetic fish allows it to be powered for about 40 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G75z...
'Am I too gay for God?'
Reverend Jide Macaulay wants to marry his boyfriend, but also be able to keep his job as a Church of England minister. Can he be both - or i...
European Vega rocket lost minutes after liftoff
The rocket carrying a satellite is believed to have landed in the sea, the first failure in 15 launches. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Iranian boats 'tried to intercept British tanker'
The armed boats are reported to have withdrawn after receiving a warning from a Royal Navy ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32m9...
Australia catamaran accident leaves three people dead
Emergency crews retrieve the bodies and rescue two survivors in rough seas off New South Wales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JzY1...
Greece storm: Six tourists killed as wind and hail batter Halkidiki
Hailstorms and gale-force winds leave six dead and at least 30 injured in the region of Halkidiki. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G...
Brazil pension reform passes first hurdle in Congress
Lawmakers back President Bolsonaro's controversial bill but further challenges lie ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xGeGvF
Putin: Is he right about wind turbines and bird deaths?
The Russian president has warned against too much reliance on wind power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XXFAOi
Mumbai rains: Is India's weather becoming more extreme?
With Mumbai seeing its heaviest rain in a decade, Reality Check looks at India's extreme weather patterns. from BBC News - World https...
Would you drink camel milk?
Australia's growing number of camel farmers say that global demand for camel milk is rising fast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Noisy Dutch children banned from playground
Local residents complained that the children were exceeding a 70-decibel limit on residential areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Libya conflict: French missiles found on pro-Haftar base
France says the missiles, found in Libya, were due to be destroyed and were not sold to any group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J...
American Airlines sorry after 'telling woman to cover up'
Tisha Rowe, who is a doctor, says she was told to wrap herself with a blanket by an attendant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S7LEOY
Rip Torn, Men in Black and Larry Sanders star, dies at 88
Will Smith and Alec Baldwin lead tributes to the Oscar-nominated star of The Larry Sanders Show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S3F...
Germany murder: Iraqi jailed for life for Susanna Feldman killing
A failed asylum seeker is found guilty of raping and strangling 14-year-old Susanna Feldman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NKslN0
Iran nuclear deal: UN ambassador says Europe 'must compensate' Iran
Iran's UN representative says Europeans "must compensate" Iran for US sanctions losses in order to save the nuclear deal. fr...
Tabisha Esperance - the fashion designer cutting a future after war
Tabisha Esperance is the self-proclaimed "best fashion designer" in Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp. from BBC News - World https...
'The kids emptied our bank account playing Fifa'
Fifa players are purchased in packs but it's impossible to see who is in the pack before payment is made. from BBC News - World https:...
US silence on Khashoggi 'not an option', says UN rapporteur
UN expert Agnes Callamard urges the US to act on an investigation into the Saudi journalist's death. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Australia indigenous recognition: Landmark vote 'within three years'
The landmark referendum will address a major national debate about constitutional recognition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xDyUpR
Mexican finance minister quits with critical letter
Mexico's Carlos Urzúa said there were discrepancies in economic matters in letter made public on Twitter. from BBC News - World https:...
Arrest warrant issued for Farc ex-rebel Jesús Santrich
The former Farc rebel turned lawmaker failed to show up to court on drug smuggling charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LMjmIu
Papua New Guinea: Women and children killed in tribal massacre
At least 15 people are dead after one of the worst outbreaks of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea in years. from BBC News - World https:...
US to enlist military allies in Gulf and Yemen waters
US Marine General Joseph Dunford wants to "ensure freedom of navigation" in the Gulf and off Yemen. from BBC News - World https:...
'Climategate': 10 years on, what's changed?
Hackers stole 6,000 emails and other documents from a climate research centre almost 10 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J...
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