Peru president dissolves Congress but legislators defy order
After the president's decision to dissolve Congress, legislators declare him temporarily suspended. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry
PM Scott Morrison agreed to assist with an investigation into the Mueller inquiry, Canberra confirms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike
The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges
Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o3v...
Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74
Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oLJ1HR
Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?
A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nf...
Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'
He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure. from BBC News - World htt...
The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa
Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC reverses decision on Naga Munchetty complaint
The director general says he reviewed the decision of the corporation's complaints unit "personally". from BBC News - World ...
Doha Athletics: German women sprinters get new close-ups censored
A complaint by two female German sprinters limits close-ups at the World Athletics Championships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nb...
Kansas runner killed by lightning near ultramarathon finish line
The 33-year-old runner was hit by lightning as he neared the end of a 50-kilometre race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o1xFin
Seven Sri Lanka elephants dead from suspected poisoning
A pregnant female was among animals found dead last week - all believed to be from the same herd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nU...
315 billion tonnes of ice just broke off Antarctica
The Amery Ice Shelf in Antarctica produces its largest iceberg in more than 50 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mkx7Un
Russian actor Ustinov has jail sentence reduced on appeal
Pavel Ustinov is given a one-year suspended sentence over his conviction for injuring a police officer. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trump impeachment: Whistleblower 'endangered' by Trump criticism
Mr Trump's words are a danger to the whistleblower, their lawyer claims in a newly released letter. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Record low turnout for Afghan presidential election, early data shows
Preliminary data suggests a turnout of about 25% - the lowest since the Taliban were ousted in 2001. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Yemen war: Houthi rebels release hundreds of detainees
Among the 290 people released are the survivors of a Saudi-led air strike on a Houthi prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nPgaSu
Germany puts neo-Nazi 'terror cell' on trial in Dresden
Eight men based in the eastern city of Chemnitz are accused of plotting far-right terror attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nT...
In pictures: Indigenous Bolivians demand action over fires
Hundreds of people are taking part in a 500km march to demand more be done to stop fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nU0Wvi
Huge Volkswagen lawsuit begins in Germany
Germany's first mass legal action begins as 450,000 owners of diesel cars take on the company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2m...
Jihadists 'attack US Baledogle training base in Somalia'
Al-Shabab militants reportedly blasted through the gates and sent fighters inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oAsjeB
Nigeria police raid Lagos ‘baby factory’
Victims were raped with the purpose of getting them pregnant and selling the children, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o...
Jacques Chirac: Huge queues in Paris as France pays tribute
Thousands pay their respects as the former president lies in state on a day of national mourning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2md...
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: Floods bring chaos
More than 100 dead after heavy rains bring extreme floods to the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. from BBC News - World https://i...
Fugitive on run for 17 years found living in cave by a drone
Police used drones to track down a man who evaded detection for almost two decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nJLnXa
The Displaced: Climate change in Vietnam 'destroying family life'
Vietnam is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change - we meet the families on the front lines. from BBC News - World https:/...
Asics apologises for porn playing for hours above Auckland store
The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ouwyIB
Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: More than 100 dead in fresh India flood chaos
Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states have also disrupted normal life in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mMsCT2
Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil
Mohammed bin Salman said oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oonuoh
Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award
Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award. from BBC News - World https://ift....
A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm
Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mV...
The day China became communist
On 1 October 1949 Chairman Mao Zedong announced the creation of the People’s Republic of China from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mJJnyd
The secret tapes of Jamal Khashoggi's murder
The audio tapes that recorded the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https...
Amazon fires: The volunteer firefighters battling to save Brazil’s rainforest
A band of volunteer firefighters are on a mission to stop their stretch of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest from going up in flames. from BBC Ne...
Greece: Deadly fire triggers riots at Moria refugee camp
Police fire tear gas to control a crowd who say firefighters were too slow to respond to the fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2m...
Khalifa Sall, Dakar's ex-mayor, pardoned by Senegal president
Khalifa Sall was jailed for fraud last year and was seen as a rival to the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nHBol9
Egypt protests: Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah arrested amid rare unrest
Alaa Abdel Fattah, who was freed from jail in March, is reportedly accused of publishing fake news. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
No reason to probe Bidens: former Ukraine prosecutor
The ex-attorney general says Ukraine has no basis to investigate President Trump's rival Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Thousands demand protesters freed in Moscow rally
Police estimate 20,000 people attended the rally demanding the release of jailed protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nHa1rC
Nigerian 'torture house': Kaduna school was 'like hellfire'
A survivor of the Nigerian "torture house" raided by police has described being there as "living in hellfire". from BB...
Swiss auction off supercars of Equatorial Guinea leader’s son
Luxury cars seized from Equatorial Guinea’s vice-president are expected to fetch €17m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2omdJal
Elon Musk upbeat on Starship test flights
The US entrepreneur says prototype flights of his Moon-Mars rocket system will begin in months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mEz7...
Nigerian 'torture house': Kaduna school was 'like hellfire'
Nearly 500 men and boys were tortured, sexually abused, chained up and starved, police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ojND7S
Saudi King Salman's bodyguard shot dead by friend
Gen Abdel Aziz al-Fagham was involved in a row with a friend who killed him at a house in Jeddah. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mD...
Zantac: CVS latest to suspend heartburn drug over cancer fears
CVS pharmacies become the latest to withdraw Zantac, a drug being investigated for cancer links. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mBP...
Sandeep Dhaliwal: Texas mourns 'trailblazing' Sikh sheriff's deputy
Tributes pour in for "trailblazer" Sandeep Dhaliwal after he was shot dead during a traffic stop. from BBC News - World https://...
José José: Mexico's 'Prince of Song' dies aged 71
Tributes pour in for Mexico's beloved "Prince of Song", who had been battling pancreatic cancer. from BBC News - World https...
ICYMI: Saving baby turtles to underwater hockey
From saving baby turtles to underwater hockey, some of the stories you might have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Austria votes in snap elections after video sting scandal
Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's party is expected to come top, but may need a coalition partner. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Mexico rollercoaster crash leaves two dead
A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mKMoxV
Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'
'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lGoKCl
Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors
The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lxO11u
Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red
Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l0xCSR
Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup
Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Why Borana people don't name their children for up to three years
The Borana people are not in any rush to name their newborn babies. Here's why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mGy5up
World War Two: 'I discovered my eldest sister was my mother'
Albert Gilmour learned his father was an American GI based in Northern Ireland during World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China anniversary: The deep cuts of 70 years of Communist rule
As China celebrates 70 years as a communist state, who has really won - and how much have some lost? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
World Athletics Championships: Christian Coleman wins 100m gold in 9.76 seconds
Christian Coleman shrugs off the controversy of his build-up to the World Championships to win the 100m final in 9.76 seconds. from BBC Ne...
Yemen war: Houthi rebels claim mass capture of Saudi troops
Houthi insurgents say they launched a major attack, but there is no confirmation from Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Rodrigo Janot: Brazil ex-prosecutor admits plan to kill judge
A restraining order is issued against Rodrigo Janot after the revelation in his memoirs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lVoRtN
Italian chef arrested over cannabis 'was testing new flavours’
Sicilian chef Carmelo Chiaramonte tells police the drug is for researching “new flavours”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mG6mtE
White House restricted Trump call transcripts - US media
Officials limited access to notes on the president's calls to some foreign leaders, US media report. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Mugabe funeral: Zimbabwe ex-president laid to rest in Kutama
Zimbabwe's ex-president is laid to rest at his home village three weeks after his death at 95. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o...
Boeing 737 NG: US regulator orders inspections into cracks
The 737 Max, currently grounded worldwide following two crashes, is not affected by the move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nxlNo3
Austria Kurz: Why young favourite could turn to Greens
Months after a scandal brought down his government, Sebastian Kurz is expected to win a new election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
South Korea oil tanker fire: Crew members injured
The blaze broke out on a cargo ship docked in the South Korean port city of Ulsan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lS2Dch
Canada killings: Teenage fugitives confessed to murders, police say
The confessions were found in videos recorded before the pair took their own lives, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mAU1...
Meghan 'shows solidarity' at memorial of murdered student
The duchess visits a memorial to "show solidarity" with protesters against gender-based violence. from BBC News - World https://...
Letter from Africa: The dilemma of how to appease Mugabe's spirit
The controversial Zimbabwean leader is due to be buried, three weeks after his death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2msqFL9
Brexit: What just happened in the UK Supreme Court?
The prime minister loses this showdown, setting the stage for another Brexit battle in parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2m...
When Greta Thunberg saw President Trump
The Swedish activist didn't appear too pleased when Donald Trump arrived for the UN's climate summit. from BBC News - World https:...
German court rules hangovers are an 'illness'
Judges in Frankfurt said a company selling anti-hangover drinks was making illegal health claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2m5...
Cimabue: Long-lost €6m artwork found in elderly woman's kitchen
A painting hanging above a hotplate in a home near Paris is a long-lost masterpiece, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mK...
Ebonixsims: 'Making custom content for gamers like me'
Danielle, aka Ebonixsims, started making custom video game content after struggling to make a 'Sim-self' of herself. from BBC News...
Qatar women's marathon sees 40% withdraw
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich wins the women's marathon at the World Championships as 28 of the 68 starters withdraw in gruelling conditi...
Haiti unrest: Shops and police station looted as thousands protest
A police station is stripped bare in demonstrations against rising prices and corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nkb4xq
Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2noQBHv
Cross-Channel people smugglers arrested in Belgium, Germany and UK
Fifteen people were arrested in Belgium, England and Germany for smuggling Albanians into the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nh...
Saudi Arabia's tourist spots you are now free to visit
The kingdom is introducing a new visa regime for 49 countries, to open the country up to tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2n...
Venezuela crisis: UN to investigate alleged human rights violations
A mission will be sent to the crisis-hit country to investigate alleged human rights violations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nPm...
Angolan family in South Korea airport for nine months win court fight
The Angolan family, trapped in a South Korean airport for nine months, can now seek asylum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2m3QrFv
Nigeria 'torture house': Hundreds freed after Kaduna police raid
Nearly 500 men and boys were tortured, sexually abused, chained up and starved, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nCcfZ0
Dakar's Massalikul Jinaan mosque: The 'biggest in West Africa'
Massalikul Jinaan mosque opens in Dakar, Senegal after seven years of work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2n6tGRk
Brazil environment: Vast oil spill hits dozens of beaches
At least six sea turtles have been found dead as officials still investigate the source of the oil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Russia bans smoking on apartment balconies
The move sparks anger, as most Russians live in flats and balconies are where they tend to smoke. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nM...
White students 'cut off' black girl's dreadlocks in Virginia
A 12-year-old girl three male classmates at her Virginia school pinned her down and cut her hair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nM...
Stena Impero: Seized British tanker 'preparing to leave' Iran
The Stena Impero has been in custody since it was seized by Iranian troops in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2n6r3im
Qandeel Baloch: Brother of murdered social media star jailed
Three years after her murder, the brother of Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch is jailed for life. from BBC News - World https://...
Microplastics: Premium teabags leak billions of particles - study
Microplastics in drinking water do not appear to pose a health risk at current levels, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://if...
'A rainbow wave': The rise of America's transgender politicians
"I know what it's like to be marginalised" - the first National Trans Visibility March is on Saturday. from BBC News - World...
Biden and Ukraine: What we know about corruption claims
Donald Trump asked Ukraine's president to investigate his rival Joe Biden. What are the allegations? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Chandrayaan-2: India Moon probe made 'hard landing', says Nasa
New pictures from a Nasa spacecraft show the targeted landing site of the Vikram rover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lvMMjr
Trump impeachment inquiry: Whistleblower 'is CIA officer'
The complaint says White House officials concealed details of Mr Trump's call with Ukraine's leader. from BBC News - World https:/...
Saudi Arabia to open up to foreign tourists with new visas
The push to attract foreign visitors is part of the kingdom's efforts to cut its reliance on oil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US slashes refugee limit to all-time low of 18,000
The White House says Iraqis who helped the US military and persecuted minorities will get priority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Prince Harry in southern Africa: Where are the world's landmines?
Prince Harry will highlight the fact that landmines continue to take thousands of lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2n2R2aq
Trump, Ukraine and impeachment: Your questions answered
From impeachment proceedings to who listens in on a president's calls - your questions answered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Not just about sex: Indonesia's protests explained
The violent protests are about corruption, blasphemy and a draconian new criminal code. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lXZ04J
Facebook tests hiding likes from Australian users
It follows a similar and controversial trial by Instagram and is designed to ease social pressure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2n...
Stasi files: German plan to transfer files sparks concern
Critics warn files on citizens of former East Germany could be less accessible if they are archived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The political chameleon who charmed France
Hugh Schofield looks back at the life of a French prime minister and president who played the political game to perfection. from BBC News ...
Thomas Cook collapse: 'Nobody knows what's going to happen'
Thomas Cook has been the lifeblood of one community in Majorca now fighting for survival following the collapse of the company. from BBC N...
Take a hard look at 'sexist toys' - Dutch education minister
Dutch toymakers are told to think carefully, after France's toy industry agrees to end stereotypes. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Russian trawler Bukhta Nayezdnik goes up in flames in Norway
Nearby schools in Norway's port city of Tromso have been evacuated as the smoke poses a health risk. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Former French president Jacques Chirac dies
Jacques Chirac, the former French president whose later years were blighted by corruption scandals, has died aged 86. from BBC News - Worl...
Trump impeachment: Intel chief to be grilled over whistleblower
A complaint about a controversial phone call led to an impeachment probe against the US president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2n...
New York Met museum returns stolen ancient Egyptian coffin
The 2,100-year-old coffin was sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for $4m (£3.2m). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lK...
Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup
Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Saudi foreign minister says military response to Iran is possible
The kingdom maintains that Iran was behind drone attacks on two of its oil installations this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India: Two held for killing children for 'defecating in the open'
Police in India say the two men allegedly beat two Dalit children to death for defecating in the open. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
DR Congo: Vaccine campaign for world's largest measles outbreak
The WHO and Congolese government aim to vaccinate more than 800,000 children in just over a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mR...
Shuping Wang: Whistleblower who exposed HIV scandal in China dies
Shuping Wang was attacked after realising blood donors were being infected with HIV and hepatitis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2m...
Prehistoric babies fed animal milk in bottles
Prehistoric babies were bottle-fed with animal milk more than 3,000 years ago, according to new evidence. from BBC News - World https://if...
Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'
'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lGoKCl
Amazon Alexa gets Samuel L Jackson and other celebrity voices
The firm has also addressed privacy concerns about its smart assistant technology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mCHmmR
Images capture a phone-less world
A series of photos by US photographer Eric Pickersgill shows people staring into the space where their phone usually is. from BBC News - W...
Trump impeachment: Lawmakers see 'troubling' whistleblower complaint
Democrats describe the details as "disturbing" as they press ahead with an impeachment inquiry. from BBC News - World https://if...
Australia abortion laws: Terminations now legal in New South Wales
New South Wales becomes the final state to overturn laws which had been criticised as archaic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mK6QPg
Lisa Li: Angry landlord exposes online star's 'double life'
The Chinese star Lisa Li's life of travel, parties, and fine dining was not everything it seemed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump immigration plans: US signs deal to deport migrants to Honduras
Critics say the country has one of the world's highest murder rates and is not a safe destination. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
South Africa's xenophobic attacks: Why migrants won't be deterred
The wave of anti-foreigner attacks are a symptom of a bigger problem, writes Andrew Harding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lPz0YT
Trump impeachment: Was there quid pro quo?
A released memo confirmed the US president urged for a Biden inquiry, but was it in exchange for aid? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Chile's stolen children: 'I was tricked into handing over my baby'
Chile is investigating how babies and children were sent abroad for adoption during military rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l...
Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case
A privacy regulator had sought to force firm to delist links across the world and not just Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l...
'Toilet trouble' for Narendra Modi and Bill Gates
Why has an award honouring India's PM for building toilets for the poor become controversial? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mF...
Indonesia protests: Police clash with morality law protesters
Police fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters demonstrating outside the Indonesian parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
IMF names Kristalina Georgieva as new head
Ms Georgieva, a former top World Bank official, becomes the first IMF boss from an emerging economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israeli elections: Netanyahu asked to form next government
The interim prime minister is tasked with setting up a new administration after coalition talks fail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Italy migrant cleared of fine for sweeping local street
Officials scrap a penalty imposed on a Nigerian man who chose to sweep for money instead of begging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New Zealand student found dead in university halls after two months
The body was found after others noticed a smell from the victim's room on the university campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Naomi Osaka: Comedy duo 'A Masso' apologise for 'bleach' comments
Japanese comedy duo 'A Masso' apologise after reportedly saying Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka "needed some bleach" ...
Sandra Muller, France's #MeToo creator, found guilty of defamation
Sandra Muller is ordered to pay €20,000 to the man she accused of flirting with her inappropriately. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Juul boss Kevin Burns steps down amid vaping concerns
The e-cigarette firm will pull all US advertising as chief executive Kevin Burns steps down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l5WxEP
Australian Capital Territory legalises personal cannabis use
The Australian Capital Territory becomes the nation's only jurisdiction to allow recreational use. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors
The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lxO11u
Trump call details that sparked impeachment inquiry released
Details of a controversial phone call at the centre of President Trump’s impeachment inquiry are released from BBC News - World https://if...
Baby Archie meets Archbishop Desmond Tutu on royal tour
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex introduced four-month-old Archie to Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Thandeka. from BBC News - Worl...
Pakistan earthquake: Hundreds injured east of country
An 5.8 magnitude earthquake has killed dozens of people and destroyed buildings in the east of the country. from BBC News - World https://...
Danske Bank: Ex-chief caught up in fraud probe found dead
Aivar Rehe ran Danske Bank's Estonia arm, at the centre of a €200bn money laundering investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Thomas Cook holidaymakers and crew 'can leave' Cuba, says CAA
The Civil Aviation Authority says flights have been arranged to get Thomas Cook holidaymakers back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Climate change: UN signals red alert for 'blue planet'
A top panel of scientists says the oceans and frozen regions are feeling the heat from rising temperatures as never before. from BBC News ...
Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algerian leader sentenced to 15 years
Said Bouteflika was accused of conspiring against the state as people protested against his brother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Somali journalist: 'I was the only female reporter in my city'
Maryan Seylac describes life as a reporter in one of the most dangerous countries for journalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2m...
Plácido Domingo leaves Met Opera over sexual harassment claims
The singer has pulled out of a production of Verdi's Macbeth the day before its opening night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l...
Photographer tells how he captured Haiti shooting
Andres Martinez Casares describes how he reacted as a senator started shooting outside parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l...
Thomas Cook holidaymakers and crew 'trapped' in Cuba
Several Thomas Cook holidaymakers say their hotels are not letting them leave until they pay extra money. from BBC News - World https://if...
Indonesia protests over sex before marriage bill
Thousands have protested against the new criminal code that would also outlaw insulting the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Amazon rainforest belongs to Brazil, says Jair Bolsonaro
President Jair Bolsonaro insists that the Amazon rainforest is his country's sovereign territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Pakistan earthquake: Houses collapse in 5.8 tremor
The 5.8 magnitude tremor hit Pakistan-administered Kashmir near Mirpur, killing at least four. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lbFxx1
Jeffrey Epstein case: Financier's Paris flat searched by police
The financier was facing sex charges in the US when he killed himself in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l9GohI
Thomas Cook collapse: German airline Condor seeks financial help
Germany's government considers offering Condor financial aid so it can keep running. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kKTCRC
French chef Marc Veyrat sues Michelin guide over star rating
Celebrity chef demands answers after losing three star status due to "cheddar in our soufflé". from BBC News - World https://ift...
Volkswagen top executives charged over diesel emissions scandal
Three current and former bosses are accused of market manipulation by not informing investors earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Eight infants killed in fire in Algeria hospital
Officials rescued 11 infants and more than 100 women after a fire broke out in the maternity ward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k...
Mohamed Ali: The self-exiled Egyptian sparking protests at home
Who is the man whose online anger brought Egyptians onto the streets? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mHcjpU
Ghana halts 'elaborate plot to destabilise country'
The alleged ringleaders have been taken in for questioning, their lawyer has confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mQF1VB
China 70th anniversary: Pigeon ban and lockdowns as countdown begins
China wants to meticulously choreograph its birthday party - yet Hong Kong might rain on its parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Climate change: Scientists to report on ocean 'emergency' caused by warming
Researchers from around the world meet to finalise a study on the impact of warming on oceans and icy regions. from BBC News - World https...
Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case
The case followed a dispute with a French privacy regulator who wanted links to be delisted across the world. from BBC News - World https:...
Greta Thunberg: What climate summit achieved after outburst
Over 60 countries promise tougher action to curb emissions - but Greta Thunberg says it's a failure. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Cimabue: Long-lost €6m artwork found in elderly woman's kitchen
A painting hanging above a hotplate in a home near Paris is a long-lost masterpiece, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mK...
Franco exhumation: Spain's Supreme Court to make key ruling
Judges are to decide whether to move the dictator from a state mausoleum to a less controversial site. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Megan Rapinoe calls on footballers to change the world at Fifa awards
US star Megan Rapinoe has called on footballers to tackle racism and sexism after winning Fifa's top award. from BBC News - World http...
Papua protests: More than 20 die after protesters start fires
Fresh violence has hit the restive Papua region in Indonesia, after weeks of unrest in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2led1um
The Rwandan radio show which brought children back from the dead
How the BBC helped to find thousands of children who got lost during the Rwandan genocide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30HHzTW
Iran rejects fresh accusations over Saudi oil attack
The leaders of France, Germany and the UK backed US claims that Iran attacked oil installations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l20...
Trump Ukraine call: What's this story all about?
There's a new political controversy in the US - it's complex but we break it down into bite-sized chunks. from BBC News - World ht...
Model stages silent protest on Gucci catwalk over 'straitjacket' designs
Ayesha Tan-Jones wrote a message on their hands to protest against 'straitjacket' designs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l...
US policeman suspended for arresting two six-year-olds
A six-year-old girl was handcuffed and charged with battery, her grandmother told US media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mGx2uh
'Toilet trouble' for Narendra Modi and Bill Gates
Why has an award honouring India's PM for building toilets for the poor become controversial? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mF...
Letter from Africa: Why Nigeria's internet scammers are 'role models'
Educated youths have become involved in cyber crime after seeing uneducated scammers get rich. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2laz70R
The moment Greta saw President Trump
The Swedish activist didn't appear too pleased when Donald Trump arrived for the UN's climate summit. from BBC News - World https:...
Thunberg: 'If you choose to fail us we will never forgive you'
Greta Thunberg has given an impassioned speech at the UN 2019 climate action summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mv0B1v
Boeing to pay bereaved 737 families $144,500 each
The financial assistance fund Boeing set up after the crashes has started accepting claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kWX388
Haiti senator opens fire outside parliament, wounding two
An Associated Press photographer is hit in the face after a senator drew a gun outside Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kH5...
Danielle Cohn: Are teen influencers being exploited?
Danielle Cohn posts provocative images and videos. She says she is 15, but her father claims she is younger. from BBC News - World https:/...
US soldier 'discussed bomb attack on news network'
The 24-year-old infantryman also allegedly mentioned Beto O'Rourke as a potential target. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2m6ML5n
Notre-Dame plot: Five women in court over foiled car bomb attack
The French women, all converts to Islam, face terrorism charges over the incident in September 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Harry and Meghan dance in South Africa
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined in after arriving on their first overseas tour with their son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Egypt protests: 'Hundreds held' after rare anti-government unrest
Protests against alleged government corruption erupted in Cairo and other cities over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2m...
Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algerian leader goes on trial
Said Bouteflika and two former secret service chiefs are accused of conspiring against the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mA...
German court rules hangovers are an 'illness'
Judges in Frankfurt said a company selling anti-hangover drinks was making illegal health claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2m5...
UN climate summit: World leaders gather to present plans
New plans to reduce climate emissions will be presented, but the US, Australia and Japan won't speak. from BBC News - World https://if...
Mediator: French weight-loss drug trial over ‘up to 2,000’ deaths begins
Experts believe the drug could have killed between 500 and 2,000 people before it was banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l1NCUF
Catalan separatists arrested in Spain over 'attack plot'
Nine suspects are detained and bomb-making equipment seized in dawn raids, Spanish police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kOzEpn
Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red
Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l0xCSR
Leicester City crash victim's family sues owners for $10m
Nusara Suknamai's family says they depended on her support and have not received any compensation. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Trump confirms he raised Bidens in Ukraine call
The admission fuelled calls for Democrats to launch impeachment proceedings against the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33...
At least seven dead after Kenyan classroom collapses
The wooden structure collapsed just minutes after the start of the school day on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/352Jw0Q
The Veronicas: Singers threaten legal action over flight removal
The Veronicas say they were ordered off a Qantas flight after staff "escalated" a row over luggage. from BBC News - World https:...
Modi to Trump: 'My honour to introduce you to my family'
India's PM and the US president took the stage at a rare mass rally for a foreign leader in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The Displaced: The African country that wants refugees
Uganda - with more than a million refugees - is renowned for the way it welcomes those fleeing violence. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Israeli elections: Arab parties back Gantz to oust Netanyahu
The endorsement is the first of its kind by an Arab political group in Israel in more than 25 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Batman fans celebrate 80th birthday of DC Comics superhero
The "Bat-Signal" has been beamed on buildings across the world to mark the anniversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Np...
Rio violence: Protests as girl, eight, 'killed by police'
The eight-year-old Brazilian girl was with her grandmother in a van when she was hit in the back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qk...
Oh deer! Stag stuck in flooded ruins rescued by cyclists in Spain
The animal was pulled out by a group of cyclists in southern Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30iUIaK
Greece: 'Volleyball team' of migrants arrested in Athens
Greek police say the group was arrested at Athens airport after turning up in matching sports kits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pizol glacier: Swiss hold funeral for ice lost to global warming
Dozens of people, some dressed in black, paid their respects to the Pizol glacier in the Swiss Alps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Pittsburgh police probe wristband-wearer deaths
Three have died and four are in hospital after an unspecified "medical situation" in Pittsburgh. from BBC News - World https://i...
Climate change: Impacts 'accelerating' as leaders gather for UN talks
A snapshot of the latest science, published as politicians gather in New York, says climate change is speeding up. from BBC News - World h...
Area 51: US military sorry over bomber raid tweet
The tweet threatened to deploy a B-2 bomber against "millennials" planning to raid the base. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hong Kong protests: China flag trampled in mall unrest
A Chinese flag was desecrated at a protest at a shopping mall on the 16th weekend of anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https...
Emmy Awards 2019: Countdown to ceremony begins
Game of Thrones and Veep have a final chance of glory at Sunday's hostless ceremony in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Fifa 'assured' Iranian women will be able to attend football matches
Fifa says it received assurances from Iranian authorities, after the death of a woman this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Z...
Hong Kong protests: China flag desecrated as fresh unrest erupts
Bricks are thrown and tear gas fired as a shopping centre is vandalised in continued protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Aza4J0
Egypt: Protests and clashes enter second day
Dozens are reportedly arrested in Suez as protests continue against President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness says he's HIV positive
The Queer Eye star announces he's living with HIV, saying "these are issues that need to be talked about". from BBC News - W...
Ebola virus: Tanzania failing to provide details, WHO says
The World Health Organization says it has not been given reports on possible cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qy30qK
Stratford vet tries to save orangutan shot 130 times
Paul Ramos was in Borneo to film the work being done to save the orangutan population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ArjnP
Democrat 2020 candidates turn up for Iowa Steak Fry
The Polk County Steak Fry on Saturday saw 17 of the remaining 19 Democratic candidates appear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31GyJHn
Yemen: UN welcomes Houthi offer to end Saudi Arabia attacks
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels offer to end all attacks on Saudi Arabia as part of a peace plan. from BBC News - World https://ift....
'I stole a plane to get out of the Navy'
When Theo Van Eijck was kicked out of a Dutch pilot-training programme in 1964, he stole a plane and flew to Libya. from BBC News - World ...
Italians await Salvini's comeback in his Veneto heartland
Nationalist leader Matteo Salvini dramatically lost power but his supporters are awaiting his comeback. from BBC News - World https://ift....
UAE in space: Hazzaa Al Mansoori to become first Emirati astronaut
What's it like to be the first astronaut of your country? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Va7BOx
Abuja crime: Is Nigeria's capital city 'one of the safest in the world'?
Is the country's police chief right about the low level of crime in Abuja? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AylhcO
Warli tribe: 'We are India's soul, don't kill us'
An artist paints the story of one ancient tribe's fight against industrialisation in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AAJz...
Man drowns during underwater marriage proposal on Tanzania trip
Video shows Steven Weber proposing through the window of a submerged cabin off Tanzania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30dgsos
TWA Flight 847: Greek police arrest aircraft hijacking suspect
The man, 65, is suspected of involvement in the TWA Flight 847 hijacking that left one dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35a0XwC
Iranian hostage freed by Somali pirates after four years
The freeing of the Iranian sailor means Somali pirates now hold only three remaining captives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fHkUY
Operation Market Garden: WW2 veteran, 97, parachutes again over Arnhem
The former paratrooper marked 75 years since the Battle of Arnhem's Operation Market Garden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LF4...
Saudi Arabia vows to respond to oil attacks with 'necessary measures'
The kingdom says it will take "necessary measures" as it reiterates that Iran is to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Saudi Arabia oil attacks: A look at the damage
After attacks against the country's oil infrastructure, the BBC's Frank Gardner surveys the damage. from BBC News - World https://...
Battle of Arnhem marked by 1,500 parachutists
Events are taking place to mark the 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden in World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V5...
Several dozen attend Facebook event to storm Area 51
Only dozens turned up after millions expressed an interested in attending the Facebook event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IdIg0T
Meteor lights up parts of Australian sky
Video shows the moment the sky above Tasmania and Victoria was lit up by a meteor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OdMXM8
DR Congo to introduce second Ebola vaccine
The second vaccine could provide a protective wall halting the spread of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LF27Z2
Taylor Swift cancels concert amid animal rights criticism
Swift had been due to sing at the Melbourne Cup, a move criticised by animal rights activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OkFfjz
Yellow vest protests: Dozens of arrests in Paris
More than 7,000 police were deployed in Paris, with tear gas used to quell the disruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OdJYn2
Iran warns it will 'destroy aggressors' after US troop announcement
Iran is "ready for any scenario", an official says, after the US pledges to send troops to the Gulf. from BBC News - World https...
South Africa xenophobia: Africa needs 'managed migration'
Naledi Pandor says a rise in xenophobia shows Africa needs to look at how to control migrant flows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Egypt protests: Anti-government chants in Tahrir Square
Rare protests have taken place in Egypt, calling for the removal of President Abdul Fattah Sisi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qkg...
Jennifer Lopez revives dress behind the invention of Google Images
Photographs of the singer wearing the gown in 2000 led to the invention of Google Image search. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3596Q...
Battle of Arnhem: Mass parachute drop to mark WW2 assault
Prince Charles will join veterans in the Netherlands on the 75th anniversary of the WW2 assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32QV...
Rugby World Cup: Extreme weather warning issued as typhoon approaches Japan
Rugby World Cup organisers issue an extreme weather warning and close two fanzones as a large and powerful typhoon approaches Japan. from ...
Utah tourist bus crash kills at least four, injures at least 12
The bus was carrying Chinese tourists near Bryce Canyon National Park when it veered off the road. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Saudi Arabia oil attacks: US to send troops to Saudi Arabia
The "defensive" deployment comes after attacks on Saudi oil installations, which it blames on Iran, from BBC News - World https:...
Israeli elections: What do the results reveal?
Benjamin Netanyahu's political base has fractured, leading to an uncertain future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QlScfl
Modi visit to US: Trump appearance signals importance of India
Indian Prime Minister Modi will address supporters in Houston, where he will be joined by Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Germany plans €54bn climate deal amid 500 protests
Angela Merkel's government agrees to cut CO2 emissions faster, but protesters say it is not enough. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australia PM Scott Morrison meets Trump for White House state dinner
The two have heaped praise on each other and now Scott Morrison will get rare state dinner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30A1hBb
Cuba's 'sonic weapon' may have been mosquito gas
A mystery illness that has blighted diplomats in Havana may have been due to fumigation, a study says. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Jennifer Lopez stripper film Hustlers banned in Malaysia
The country's film censorship board decrees that Hustlers is "not suitable for public screening". from BBC News - World http...
Bill de Blasio: New York mayor pulls out of US presidential race
Bill de Blasio says it's "clearly not my time" as he drops out of the 2020 election campaign. from BBC News - World https://...
Russian actor Ustinov to be freed from jail after protest campaign
Pavel Ustinov's jail term sparked widespread anger after video suggested he was set upon by police. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Millions attend global climate strike
Protesters demand "an end to the age of fossil fuels and climate justice for everyone". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31P...
YouTuber pays compensation after 'copycat' death
The influencer has compensated the family of a dead 14-year-old girl - but denied responsibility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M1...
Nigeria shuts Action Against Hunger aid group 'for feeding militants'
Action Against Hunger denies accusations that it is supplying "food and drugs" to Boko Haram. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Climate protest student: 'I'm here to step up and say no more'
Student Gina Hale is one of the protesters taking part in the day of climate action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LCUGBG
Taiwan loses another ally as Kiribati cuts ties
Taiwan says Beijing is using "dollar diplomacy" to poach one of its last remaining allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Singapore Grand Prix: How will haze affect the drivers and fans?
F1 returns to Singapore this weekend - just as the city sees its worst air quality in three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Colt suspends AR-15 rifle production for civilians
Colt suspends the production of sporting rifles including the AR-15, used in several US mass shootings from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Gululai Ismail: Activist in hiding flees Pakistan for the US
Gulalai Ismail is accused of "anti-state activities" and is now in New York seeking asylum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Booking.com still duping customers, says watchdog
The consumer watchdog claims the website is still using 'pressure-selling' tactics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LEoHkF
Indonesia haze: What it's like breathing in Asia's hazardous smoke
Authorities have tried to clamp down on the fires causing the annual haze - so why is it still happening? from BBC News - World https://if...
Climate change: Firms make green energy vows as call for action grow
Amazon and Google are among global firms setting out new green energy plans as climate pressure rises. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The man who stopped a mega-dam and saved Borneo's rainforest
Peter Kallang has been awarded a top environmental prize for leading a successful campaign to stop a mega-dam being built in Borneo's ra...
Donald Trump hosts Australia PM at the White House
Australian PM Scott Morrison is only the second leader to receive a state dinner under President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australian brothers guilty of IS plane bomb plot
The pair tried to blow up an Eithad flight with a bomb hidden inside a meat grinder, a court finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Cut air pollution to fight climate change - UN
The global effort to tackle emissions will be debated at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I...
Climate change: Arctic expedition to drift in sea-ice for a year
Germany will embed its Polarstern research ship in sea-ice for a year-long study of the climate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Noz...
Muslim men blame racial profiling for flight cancellation
American Airlines say they stopped the flight over "concerns raised by a crew member and a passenger". from BBC News - World htt...
Interpol detects foreign terror suspects in Mediterranean
The global police agency says the suspects were using busy tourist routes between Africa and Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sheff Utd owner 'would do business with Bin Ladens'
New Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah says he would do business with the Bin Laden family and that theirs is "not a disgraced name...
Afghanistan conflict: The young face of a brutal war
The BBC spent a month in one of Afghanistan's busiest hospitals in the southern city of Kandahar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Huawei Mate 30 phones launch without Google apps
Handsets will offer Facebook's apps via Huawei's own store but are not pre-loaded with Google's. from BBC News - World https:/...
Justin Trudeau: Third instance of Canada PM in racist attire
Canada's PM apologised on Wednesday for two incidents in which he donned brown and black make-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Europe migrant crisis: Calls to redistribute migrants as arrivals rise
France and Italy want a fairer European system in place to "show solidarity" as numbers increase. from BBC News - World https://...
Mexico missing students: New investigation ordered
The 43 trainee teachers disappeared after a clash with police in Guerrero state in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31yDVNr
Black panther found prowling roofs in French town
The powerful feline spent an hour walking along a second floor ledge before it was tranquilised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30eL...
Pilot stuck on power-line after ejecting from jet
Pilot of Belgian F16 jet stuck on high-voltage line after ejecting from plane in western France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V0u...
Austria blocks EU-Mercosur trade deal with South America
MPs in Vienna deal a blow to a landmark agreement which cannot pass without all EU states backing it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
South Korean serial killer 'found' after 30 years
Officers may have finally solved the case which sparked South Korea's largest-ever investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nabil Karoui: Tunisia candidate to fight run-off from jail cell
Nabil Karoui has reached the second round in the country's dramatic presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30vZ9uj
Priscilla Owusu: My life as a female music video director
Priscilla Owusu is breaking the mould of what it means to be a music video director. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31zBYR6
Israel election: Netanyahu urges rival Gantz to join unity government
The PM appeals to his rival Benny Gantz after no clear winner emerges from Tuesday's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L...
American Airlines sabotage mechanic 'has possible IS links'
Prosecutors say the American Airlines worker has a brother in IS and had IS material on his phone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Instagram clamps down on diet and cosmetic surgery posts
Some posts will now be hidden from under 18s while "miraculous" remedy posts will be banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Afghanistan war: Deadly Taliban attack 'destroys' hospital
At least 10 people have been killed after a truck exploded near a hospital in southern Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
The Kashmiris detained more than 700km away from home
More than 80 people from the region are being held at a jail in northern India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32PO34L
School shootings: Sandy Hook parents' haunting video warning
The parents of children killed at Sandy Hook have put out a graphic video about mass shootings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NnCE...
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Tepco executives found not guilty
This is the only criminal case to arise out of the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Huge explosion at Turkish chemical factory
A blast propelled a metal tank into the air during a fire at a facility in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Ah983
Justin Trudeau 'brownface': 'I should have known better'
The Canadian PM says he's "really sorry" for wearing skin-darkening make-up at a 2001 event. from BBC News - World https://i...
Protests in Pakistan's Kasur after boys' bodies found
Crowds demand action after the latest abductions and murders of children in Kasur district. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V0qWBW
South Africa violence against women 'like a war', says Ramaphosa
South Africa's president says urgent action is needed amid a spike in murders and rapes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IewV0C
Saudi Arabia presents 'oil attacks evidence'
Saudi Arabia displays drone and missile debris, which it says show oil attacks were “unquestionably sponsored by Iran” from BBC News - Wor...
Robert C O'Brien: Trump names new national security adviser
Robert C O'Brien is Mr Trump's fourth national security adviser and replaces John Bolton. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32N...
India e-cigarettes: Ban announced to prevent youth 'epidemic'
The government says vaping poses a health risk to the young, rather than an alternative to smoking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Israel election: Netanyahu and rival Gantz headed for deadlock
Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's party not that of his main rival has gained enough seats to govern. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Baby Pia: Belgian parents raise €1.9m for life-saving treatment
Over 900,000 phone donations are made in Belgium to help treat nine-month-old Pia's rare condition. from BBC News - World https://ift....
School fire leaves many children dead in Liberia
Fire breaks out in boarding school outside Liberian capital Monrovia, killing at least 23 children from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Nick Carter gets restraining order against brother Aaron
The Backstreet Boys singer accuses younger sibling Aaron of "increasingly alarming behaviour". from BBC News - World https://ift...
The epic horse race across the Mongolian steppe
In 2009 the first ever Mongol Derby was raced across the vast expanse of the Mongolian Steppe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307EjG0
Three killed in Venice during boat race from Monte Carlo
The incident took place on Tuesday as racing champion Fabio Buzzi tried to set new race record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307re...
Australian hiker rescued after 'carrying' broken leg for two days
Neil Parker began his agonising trip to safety after falling 6m (20ft) down a waterfall in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Brad Pitt speaks with astronaut from Nasa headquarters
Actor Brad Pitt questions astronaut Nick Hague about life on the International Space Station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32M3kU5
Albanians and Serbs remain divided after the War
20-year-old Arian and 16-year-old Selena agree to meet on a bridge between their homes and debate their differences. from BBC News - World...
World's biggest amphibian 'discovered' in museum
DNA from historical museum specimens may help save the giant salamander from extinction in the wild. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sarah Thomas: Woman first to swim Channel four times non-stop
Sarah Thomas began the challenge on Sunday and finished after more than 54 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/305D5ev
Prostate drug may slow Parkinson's disease
A medicine for enlarged prostates may benefit brain cells damaged by Parkinson's, scientists find. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Does fat shaming help people lose weight?
Fat chance - the evidence says fat shaming is more likely to lead people to put on weight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Aq0OXz
Saudi Arabia oil drone attack 'a blow for the world'
Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities are an attack on the "whole world" the country says. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Menstrual blood ad complaints dismissed in Australia
The controversial adverts featured realistic depictions of blood on pads and in the shower. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31s6z2S
Lord of the Rings returns to New Zealand with Amazon TV show
The TV series produced by the US e-commerce giant has been tipped to be the most expensive ever made. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Giant panda death in Thailand leaves China asking questions
The death of Chuang Chuang, who was famous for efforts to stimulate his sex drive, has caused anger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Edgar Zambrano: Guaidó deputy freed from detention in Venezuela
The move comes a day after President Nicolás Maduro reached a deal with small opposition parties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31w...
'Why I recover the bodies of drowning victims'
Keith Cornican travels far and wide recovering drowning victims' bodies, spurred by personal tragedy. from BBC News - World https://if...
North Carolina cheerleaders warned for pro-Trump display
The banner was held up during an American football game but the school bars political endorsements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Cameron Ortis: Trudeau reassures allies amid alleged spying case
The prime minister's remarks come after the arrest of senior RCMP intelligence official last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Javier Burillo: Mexican property developer held over son's boating death
Javier Burillo is accused of being drunk while operating a boat that hit and killed his 11-year-old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Saudi oil attacks: Drones and missiles were launched from Iran - US officials
The drones and missiles that hit Saudi oil facilities were fired from southern Iran, US defence officials say. from BBC News - World https...
Russia and robots: Steel junk or a brave new world?
Russia likes to boast of its robots - but some of them are not quite what they seem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LyE3He
Paul Whelan: Former US marine alleges set-up in Russia spy case
Paul Whelan, also a UK citizen, tells the BBC a Russian friend put a flash drive in his pocket in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Lilly Singh launches NBC talk show A Little Late on YouTube first
The YouTube star becomes the only female late night host on the big four US networks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LVDxSS
French Dunkirk camp cleared as migrants try to reach UK
Police try to move some 1,000 people from a gym and tent camp near Dunkirk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307inu6
Michael Jackson estate calls Leaving Neverland's Emmy Award a 'farce'
Michael Jackson's estate hits out over Leaving Neverland's Emmy Award for best documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Spain in shock as children witness family's triple murder
A man, 45, kills his ex-wife, mother-in-law and sister-in-law in front of the couple's children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hong Kong tries and fails to hire PR firms to rebuild image
Amid ongoing protests the government contacted eight PR firms, but all of them turned down the job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Novosibirsk: 'No risk' after blast and fire at Russian lethal virus lab
A major research centre says no biological agents have been released from a blast and fire at a lab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why are South Korean politicians shaving their heads?
Allegations of corruption linked to a justice minister have renewed a traditional form of protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L...
South Africa apologises to Nigeria over xenophobic attacks
An envoy expresses the country's "sincerest apologies" following a wave of violence targeting foreigners. from BBC News - Wo...
Afghanistan war: Deadly bomb attack hits election rally
President Ashraf Ghani was due to address the meeting north of the capital, Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IbnT4G
EU court hears appeal over Irish Apple court case
The court is hearing appeals against a decision to order Ireland to recover taxes from technology giant Apple. from BBC News - World https...
Sarah Thomas on swimming English Channel four times non-stop
American woman Sarah Thomas has become the first person to swim the English Channel four times non-stop. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Cardinal Pell makes final attempt to quash sexual abuse convictions
Ex-Vatican treasurer George Pell asks Australia's top court to review his sexual abuse convictions. from BBC News - World https://ift....
How one woman accidentally swallowed her engagement ring
Jenna Evans was instructed by "villains" during a dream to swallow her engagement ring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M0...
Elon Musk says 'pedo guy' tweet was not accusation
The Tesla CEO's lawyers say the term means "creepy old man" in South Africa where Mr Musk grew up. from BBC News - World htt...
Israelis vote in second general election in five months
PM Benjamin Netanyahu fights for a fifth term after failing to form a coalition during the summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I...
Looking back at 100 days of protests in Hong Kong
How a controversial extradition bill with China sparked months of violent protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AqjlmI
China gripped after sighting of its own 'Loch Ness Monster'
Is the creature in the Yangtze a monster, a snake - or something less animated altogether? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30px6wy
Saudi oil attacks: Why does the US hide oil underground?
More than 640 million barrels of oil are currently sitting in caves under Texas and Louisiana. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pakistan blasphemy riots: Dozens arrested after Hindu teacher accused
Mob violence was unleashed after a Hindu headteacher was accused of making blasphemous comments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M0q...
In numbers: Sackler family, Purdue Pharma and the US opioid crisis
The controversial Sackler family has filed for bankruptcy, amid lawsuits from 2,600 plantiffs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/304UF1q
Climate change: Germany's conservatives mull doubling air travel tax
Only domestic flights will be affected, say the Christian Democrats, who govern in a coalition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32MWh...
Rome stall owner refuses reward for €2,000 cash find
The Bangladeshi stall owner finds a wallet in a Rome street and makes it his mission to return it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Data on almost every Ecuadorean citizen leaked
The massive database of personal information was found on an unsecured cloud computer, researchers say. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Mexico missing students: Anger at suspects' release
A judge orders the release of 24 police officers arrested over the 2014 disappearance of 43 students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bob Hewitt: South Africa stops early release of rapist former tennis star
Bob Hewitt, 79, has his early release on parole suspended following a public outcry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/302LdvB
Thailand Tiger Temple: More than half have died since rescue
Thai authorities said the big cats died of a virus, or from genetic problems linked to inbreeding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Boy poisoned by E. coli-infected beef in 2011 dies in France
The 10-year-old was paralysed by contaminated supermarket beef in northern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/305DXz0
2019 ozone hole could be smallest in three decades
The deep thinning in Earth's protective atmospheric layer is not as extensive as it normally is. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Faster pace of climate change is 'scary', former chief scientist says
The UK should advance its climate targets by 10 years, says the UK’s former chief scientist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32SG33d
Andhra Pradesh boat capsize: At least 12 dead and several missing
The tourist boat was carrying around 60 people when it toppled over after colliding with a rock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32M9...
Israel election a referendum on Netanyahu
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen looks at the election campaign of Israel's longest-serving prime minister. from BBC News - World https://if...
Nightmare causes sleeping California woman to swallow wedding ring
A nightmare causes the California woman to gulp down the diamond ring to "protect it from bad guys". from BBC News - World https...
Indonesia haze: Why do forests keep burning?
A smoky haze has blanketed the region, an annual phenomenon that affects millions of people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LS0qX7
Saudi oil attacks: US intelligence 'shows Iran involved'
US officials quote intelligence and show satellite images, but Iran denies involvement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30jsjN7
Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy in the US
The drug maker, accused of fuelling the opioid crisis, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Ric Ocasek, lead singer of The Cars, dies aged 75
The Cars were one of the biggest bands of the 1980s and the front-runner of the new wave movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N...
Casey Viner: Teenage US gamer jailed over deadly 911 hoax
Casey Viner, 19, ordered the prank call after an argument while playing Call of Duty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZUAcfR
Magpie attack: Australian cyclist dies while fleeing swooping bird
The man suffered head injuries after swerving his bicycle in a bid to avoid the aggressive bird. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30m3...
Sex workers in Malawi deal with HIV, contraception and violence
Malawian sex workers share the stories of their struggles to access healthcare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QmbmSC
Life-saving surgery but not by a doctor
Seida Guadu performs an emergency Caesarean to try to save the lives of a baby and his mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NYN8uN
Oil prices soar after attacks on Saudi facilities
Brent crude surged 19% as nervous traders speculated about the impact on global supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LypYK8
Israa Ghrayeb: Palestinian woman's death prompts soul-searching
Israa Ghrayeb's story led protesters to urge greater protection of women from gender-based violence. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Is Jordan running out of water?
Jordan is one of the countries most affected by rising temperatures – and it’s predicted to get worse. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The Displaced: When 40,000 desperate Venezuelans hit a tiny island
Four million Venezuelans have now fled their country - but can some of them build a new life in the Caribbean? from BBC News - World https...
Kashmir: The controversial deaths causing tension
Conflicting narratives around controversial deaths have raised tensions further in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UWyXIb
Dozens feared dead in DR Congo boat accident
The boat was carrying at least 110 passengers, 76 of whom were rescued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/300HK1d
Jojo Rabbit: Nazi satire wins top Toronto film award
Jojo Rabbit tells the story of a young boy in 1940s Germany whose mother is hiding a Jewish girl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32J...
Brett Kavanaugh: Trump defends judge amid new misconduct claims
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is facing fresh allegations of sexual misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AjSkB8
Virginia removes requirement to declare race on marriage forms
The US state's attorney-general says couples no longer have to declare their race to get married. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New Zealand: Man brings clown to redundancy meeting
Josh Thompson took a clown to a work meeting as a "support person" when he was about to lose his job. from BBC News - World http...
Saudi oil attacks: Iran condemns US 'deceit' after accusation
The US had said that Tehran was behind drone attacks on two Saudi oil sites, not Yemeni rebels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3041H...
Hong Kong protests: Petrol bombs and water cannon used in clashes
Violence breaks out after thousands defy a police ban to march as unrest continues unabated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZYqXvK
Robert Mugabe's death: What next for Grace Mugabe?
If the widow of Zimbabwe's former president is not immune from prosecution, what's next for her? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hong Kong protesters rally outside British Consulate
They want the UK to press China to maintain freedoms agreed when it handed the city over in 1997. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZW...
Spanish floods: Family trapped in attic
"The flood has entered my house, and it's all I can see." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QbmGAD
Thousands of foetal remains found in US abortion doctor's home
Dr Ulrich Klopfer, who died on 3 September, had his licence suspended four years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30iifnp
Tunisia set to hold second free presidential election
It's seen as a test of one of the world's newest democracies, and two women are among those running. from BBC News - World https:/...
Saudi oil strikes: US blames Iran for twin attacks
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted that there was no evidence the attacks came from Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QlwnMS
Nigerian magician Babs Cardini: 'I want to be the best'
Nigerian magician Babs Cardini wows audiences on the streets of Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2US5U8z
Why thousands are flocking to corgi cafes
Corgi cafes are all the rage, with these dog-themed businesses popping up across Asia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZZJtUN
The Tokyo rugby club keeping elderly players healthy
Tokyo's Fuwaku rugby club has three players over the age of 90. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34yCpwX
Can solar power shake up the energy market?
The falling cost of solar power is helping it to disrupt the global energy market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQNEBs
Battling for survival on the frontier of climate change
How farmers in Jamaica are using smart technology to cope with more unpredictable weather patterns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Which countries have banned pesticides used in suicide?
Pesticide self-poisoning is one of the leading causes of suicide in Asia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LSCyCL
Shinjiro Koizumi: A rising star in Japanese politics
Shinjiro Koizumi, 38, keeps grabbing the headlines. Does he have his eyes on the country's top job? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Obituary: Joan Johnson, the leader of a black hair care revolution
Joan Johnson created a business empire that used hair to champion African American identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31m752k
Mexico Jalisco: Forensics identify 44 bodies in well
The corpses were found among 119 black bags containing human remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31oDJAp
Sackler family 'funnelled $1bn into different bank accounts'
The family owns OxyContin-producer Purdue Pharma, which is accused of fuelling the US opioid crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Saudi Arabia oil production reduced by drone strikes
The kingdom's output is reportedly reduced by five million barrels a day - nearly half its output. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hamza Bin Laden: Trump confirms al-Qaeda leader's son is dead
Donald Trump confirms he was killed in a counter-terror operation after his death was reported in August. from BBC News - World https://if...
Malaysia queen denounces arrest of online critics
The Raja Permaisuri Agong briefly returned to Twitter to urge police not to detain anyone else. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LxlI...
Ocean Viking: Italy allows migrants to disembark
It signals a change of approach to migration from the new coalition which took office on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Aj...
Kylie Moore-Gilbert named as British-Australian academic held in Iran
Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a Middle East specialist at Melbourne University, was detained "months ago". from BBC News - World https://...
US baby born on 9/11 at 9:11 weighs 9lbs 11oz
"Christina is a little miracle during such a sad time," her mother said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32DRrzC
Eddie Money, Two Tickets to Paradise singer, dies at 70
The Two Tickets to Paradise singer, who sold some 30 million records, had been diagnosed with cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Saudi Arabia oil facilities ablaze after drone strikes
The fires are now under control at Abqaiq and Khurais, state media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LOAdbX
The bizarre fabrics that fashion is betting on
Amid a growing backlash against fast fashion, firms are looking at new fabrics from mushrooms and pineapples. from BBC News - World https:...
'It will be OK': The amputees helping each other
When Lisa became an amputee, she noticed the lack of support for amputees. She decided to do something about it. from BBC News - World htt...
The 'zombie fungus' and the climbing dead
Marvel at some of the highly commended images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Letter from Africa: 'I gave up on catching the train in Ethiopia'
Ethiopia is hugely proud of its new Chinese-built railway - but it is surprisingly difficult to buy a ticket. from BBC News - World https:...
Climate change: Electrical industry's 'dirty secret' boosts warming
It's the most powerful greenhouse gas you've never heard of, and levels in the atmosphere are soaring. from BBC News - World https...
Kickstarter accused of union-busting after firing workers
The crowdfunding company has been accused of union-busting by current and former employees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LvZ71h
Felicity Huffman to be sentenced in college admissions scandal
The actress, who pleaded guilty in May, is the first parent to be sentenced in the scheme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UPYdja
Brexit: 'Has Monty Python taken over?' - what the world press thinks
The world press sees Brexit making dramatic changes to Britain's tradition and reputation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LxjRpv
South Africa sexual violence protesters target stock exchange
Campaigners want firms to contribute to efforts to tackle the high levels of violence against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Brazil: Fire at Rio's Badim hospital kills nine
At least nine people are dead after smoke filled the building, sparking panicked exits during the night. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Research on postmen's testicle warmth wins Ig Nobel
Fertility experts find that the left testicle is warmer, but only when a man has his clothes on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31k4...
Four Indian men drown in Italian farm manure tank near Pavia
Two of the victims were Sikh brothers running a big dairy farm in northern Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NYRdz1
Dolphins exposed to 'cocktail of pollutants' in English Channel
One of Europe's largest dolphin populations needs special protection, say scientists measuring marine pollution. from BBC News - World...
PewDiePie cancels $50,000 donation to anti-hate group: 'I messed up'
The YouTuber says he chose to donate to the Anti Defamation League because he was advised to. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32DG8HD
Macron pension reform: Paris paralysed by massive strike
Most metro lines are not running amid union resistance to President Macon's reform plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31laNZY
Mugabe to be buried at National Heroes monument in Harare
The former president's family had earlier disagreed with the government over his final resting place. from BBC News - World https://if...
9/11 attacks: US to reveal key name in Saudi lawsuit
The victims' families believe the person is likely to be a Saudi official who helped the attackers. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Tokyo 2020 Olympics organisers test snow machine to beat the heat
Japan tests spraying fake snow in 'Snokyo' to tackle the summer heat ahead of the games next summer. from BBC News - World https:/...
Democratic debate: Who had the best one-liner?
From "hell yes" to "have a record player on" - the White House hopefuls' most memorable lines. from BBC News - Wor...
Sony shocks gamers with Playstation revelation
It turns out people have been using the wrong terminology for years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q3OGGt
Hong Kong Tennis Open postponed due to protests
Organisers said they could not guarantee "smooth running" if the tournament in light of the unrest. from BBC News - World https:...
Tiananmen Square Tank Man photographer Charlie Cole dies
The image of one man in the way of a column of tanks has become a symbol of peaceful resistance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I7t...
Democratic debate: Biden, Warren and Sanders spar over healthcare
Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders share the stage for the first time in a testy debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Storm Area 51: The joke that became a ‘possible humanitarian disaster’
A hoax rallying cry to storm a US Air Force base in Nevada has left two towns fearing catastrophe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L...
'Freeze... and marry me!' - Russians who propose at gunpoint
Actors staging special forces "drug busts" are spicing up marriage proposals in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I6...
Brazil Amazon: Old enemies unite to save their land
Rival indigenous groups say they have a common enemy: Brazil's President Bolsonaro and his policies. from BBC News - World https://ift...
South Africa crime: Police figures show rising murder and sexual offences
The latest crime figures show rises in both murder and sexual offences over the past year from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZUGbkL
Eurozone gets fresh help to bolster flagging growth
The European Central Bank cuts key interest rate and re-starts quantitative easing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34y945E
Facebook's Libra should be blocked in Europe, France says
The social media giant faces growing opposition to its planned cryptocurrency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34JjJe6
Spilled coffee forces plane to divert over Atlantic
The pilots' control panels started to melt and there was smoke during the accident in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
'Vandal grannies' destroy noisy children's seesaw
Video of two women destroying the playground equipment has been shared widely on Russian social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Lovers of Moderna skeletons holding hands were both men
The male skeletons, buried in Roman times, have been holding hands for around 1,500 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LKFzoB
South Africa xenophobic violence: Nigerians fly back to Lagos
Almost 200 Nigerians leave South Africa and fly to Lagos after outbreaks of xenophobic violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UNR...
Cult musician Daniel Johnston dies
An underground hero, his achingly personal songs inspired everyone from Kurt Cobain to Lana Del Rey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Is AlienStock still happening near Area 51?
Confusion over whether AlienStock is still happening in Nevada? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UR2tPb
Macron ally Ferrand investigated over financial misconduct
Richard Ferrand, a member of the French president's 2017 campaign team, faces corruption allegations. from BBC News - World https://if...
Robert Mugabe family’s fury at funeral plans
The family of Zimbabwe's ousted strongman says they are not being consulted over funeral plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Kia Ora: Air New Zealand faces boycott over trademark bid
A bid to trademark the title of its in-flight magazine "Kia Ora" has sparked backlash from Maori groups. from BBC News - World h...
Cubans warned of imminent severe fuel crisis due to US sanctions
Cuban President Miguel DÃaz-Canel says there may be blackouts as soon as next week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UVKdo8
Signs of a slowdown in new type 2 diabetes cases
The number of new cases of type 2 diabetes is stable, or even falling, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I4nhh0
Yujing Zhang: Woman who sparked alarm at Mar-a-Lago found guilty
The woman was accused of lying to a federal officer to illegally enter the president's resort club. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trump plans ban on sale of flavoured e-cigarettes
The president says his administration will implement strong rules to protect "innocent children". from BBC News - World https://...
India's Kashmir move: Two perspectives
Two Indian politicians give their separate perspectives on Kashmir losing its special status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32CNM5e
'Red mercury': why does the myth persist?
It's a magical healing substance. Or it could create devastating nuclear bombs. Except that red mercury doesn't actually exist. fr...
Syria war: Idlib's hidden hospitals
With airstrikes are targeting hospitals, they've been forced underground to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lr3Hxw
Trump delays tariff hikes on Chinese goods ahead of talks
The US president described the move as a "good will" gesture and comes ahead of fresh talks with China. from BBC News - World ht...
Australian and British bloggers held in Iran named
Australian Mark Firkin and British-Australian Jolie King have been detained for about 10 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Aaa8...
Brexit: How are the UK's talks with the EU going?
Has there been any progress in the UK's talks in Brussels since Boris Johnson became prime minister? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Trump immigration plans: Supreme Court allows curb on migrants
The rules allow the US to reject asylum claimants who have not applied en route to the US border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LI...
Purdue Pharma 'reaches tentative agreement' to settle opioid cases
The manufacturer of painkiller OxyContin stands accused of helping fuel a deadly US crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LJww7n
Belgium football transfer: Two arrested in fraud inquiry
The suspects are held following raids in Monaco, Belgium and London over claims of money-laundering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kenyan schoolgirl takes her own life after 'period shaming'
Kenyan police investigate amid claims that a teacher humiliated the girl for staining her uniform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A...
Hurricane Dorian: Search teams scour Bahamas wreckage for victims
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Dorian, rescue operations continue to find victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZNo8Nr
EU chief under fire over 'protecting way of life' portfolio
A new post for "Protecting our European Way of Life" panders to the far-right, critics say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
NFL star Antonio Brown accused of rape by personal trainer
The American footballer denies the accusation, saying that any sexual interaction was consensual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34y...
Justice for Victoria: Toddler testifies in Myanmar 'nursery rape' case
The case has caused outrage and protesters have been demanding justice for the three-year-old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N9p6NR
California passes landmark gig economy rights bill
The law would mean the likes of Uber and Lyft would have to offer holiday and sick pay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UNq03u
What's behind a vaping illness outbreak in the US?
A nationwide epidemic of lung illnesses has included 450 reported cases and at least five deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A8...
Vaginal fluid transplants may soon be available in US
Doctors believe some women with repeat infections could benefit from the procedure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LBsTjK
Apple's iPhone 11 Pro and 'always-on' Watch unveiled
The new handsets gain "ultrawide" angle lenses and longer battery life, but there is no 5G phone. from BBC News - World https://...
Are voters biased against women candidates?
In a US presidential election with a historic number of women running, are biases at play? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZPN7zD
The long history of solar power
The falling cost of solar power is helping it to disrupt the global energy market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQNEBs
What happens when an ambassador is summoned?
Barely a week goes by without an ambassador somewhere being summoned. But what does this mean? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31d2PST
Sex lives of app users 'shared with Facebook'
Some period-tracking apps are sharing intimate details with Facebook, says Privacy International. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N7...
Hong Kong protesters sing and boo China anthem
A football match saw the Chinese anthem booed while singing protests took over shopping malls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LGDbze
What happens if you fall asleep in a self-driving car?
If you fall asleep in a self-driving car, it will try to wake you - then stop, wherever you happen to be. from BBC News - World https://if...
iPhone 11 Pro: Hands-on with Apple's new devices
The BBC's Dave Lee tries out a slow-motion selfie on the iPhone 11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HYY5ss
Robert Mugabe's body being flown home from Singapore
The remains of the ousted strongman are en route to Zimbabwe for a state funeral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHolZf
Arab nations condemn Netanyahu's West Bank annexation plan
An Israeli vow to apply sovereignty to part of the West Bank is described as a "dangerous development". from BBC News - World ht...
Jamal Khashoggi 'murder recording transcript' is published
Turkey's Sabah newspaper publishes what it says is a transcript of the Saudi journalist's death. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Why is India's car industry in breakdown mode?
A continuing slowdown in one of the economy's biggest sectors is sparking fears of job losses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A...
Pope Francis in Africa: Five things we learned
Pope Francis drew huge crowds during his visit to Africa. What can we learn from his trip? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LH8MRj
'Everyone said I was crazy': the black ballet pioneers
The Dance Theatre of Harlem launched in 1969 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Cgjb3
Robert Frank: Influential Swiss-American photographer dies at 94
One of the most influential photographers of the 20th Century has died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34A54ld
Russia-US spying: Moscow plays down story of 'extracted agent'
The Kremlin says an alleged US agent was not a high-level official and had been fired years earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Moscow rap becomes most-disliked Russian YouTube video
A rap song in praise of Moscow becomes the most-disliked Russian video on YouTube before its removal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The day the dinosaurs' world fell apart
Scientists reconstruct the seconds, minutes and hours following the dino-killing asteroid impact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301...
Fukushima: Radioactive water may be dumped in Pacific
The environment minister says storage space for contaminated water from Fukushima will run out in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift....
New EU Commission team enshrines gender equality
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen names most gender-diverse executive team in the bloc's history. from BBC News - World https://if...
Delivery driver accused of stealing 1,000 cakes
He is alleged to have stolen some $90,000 worth of the highly Instagrammable Lady M Confections pastries. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bolivian wildfires destroy two million hectares of forest
Scientists from La Paz estimate that regeneration of the local ecosystem will take about 300 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Tracking down a UK paedophile on the run in Bulgaria
The BBC confronts a British paedophile, who breached strict court orders by fleeing to Bulgaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307f...
Iran's 'blue girl' dies after setting herself on fire
She was on trial for entering a football stadium disguised as a man - a punishable offence in Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Australia fires: Hundreds evacuated from coastal blaze
The intense blazes in Queensland mark the worst start to the fire season on record say authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Kevin Hart is "doing very well" after car crash
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson confirms acting friend is recovering from accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQE3Lx
Britney Spears' father steps down as conservator
A judge approves Jamie Spears' request to be relieved of his role as Britney's conservator. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Sarah Palin's husband 'files for divorce'
The ex-Alaska governor and her husband found it "impossible to live together", court documents show. from BBC News - World https...
Trump Dorian tweets: Weather staff 'faced sacking threat' over Alabama
The US commerce chief had threatened firings at the federal weather agency, the New York Times says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US extracted high-level spy from inside Russia in 2017, reports say
The mole had high-level Kremlin access but was pulled amid fears their cover could be blown, reports say. from BBC News - World https://if...
Taylor Swift 'tried to sue' Microsoft over racist chatbot Tay
The singer's legal team claimed the holocaust-denying AI's name implied a link with the singer. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Climate change: Five ways to be resilient
The Global Commission on Adaptation - a group of 34 leaders in politics, business and science say the world urgently needs to be made more &...
Jack Ma: Alibaba to face new future as leader departs
The charismatic Chinese businessman led Alibaba to become one of the world's biggest internet firms. from BBC News - World https://ift...
North Korea 'willing to restart' nuclear talks with US
Hours after the comments North Korea launched two short-range projectiles off its east coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31arUOg
Climate change: 'Invest $1.8 trillion to adapt'
Global Commission calls for trillions of dollars to help the world adapt to climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LDOus1
Viewpoint: The CIA, 9/11 and collective blindness
The CIA failed to stop 9/11. But the reason why is a problem extending beyond the intelligence community. from BBC News - World https://if...
Italy’s new women ministers challenge macho politics
Women get some top posts in Italy’s new government, signalling that macho politics is out of favour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Brad Parscale: Trumps 'a dynasty that will last for decades'
Brad Parscale told fellow Republicans the president's family are people with "amazing capabilities". from BBC News - World h...
Nissan boss to step down amid pay scandal
Hiroto Saikawa faced fresh leadership scrutiny after saying he was overpaid as part of a bonus scheme. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
YouTuber Nikita Dragun faces backlash over hairstyle
YouTuber Nikita Dragun is accused of cultural appropriation over a 'box braids' hairstyle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
South Africa: Two dead in new bout of mob violence
Violence erupted after a rally on Sunday called to ease tensions over recent xenophobic attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZJx...
Robert Mugabe died a 'very bitter' man, nephew says
The long-time Zimbabwean leader was "bitter" about being ousted in 2017, a relative tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https:/...
Trump Turnberry: US Air Force to review Scotland resort stays
The order follows revelations some crews had stayed at one of the president's Scottish golf resorts. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Chandrayaan 2: What may have gone wrong with India's Moon mission?
The BBC asks former members of India's space agency what went wrong with its most complex mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Brazil worker who protected indigenous tribes killed in Amazon
Reports say an official who protected land from farmers and loggers was shot twice in the head. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UGSE...
German parties outraged as neo-Nazi elected small town mayor
Councillors appointed a neo-Nazi mayor in a central German town because no rival stood against him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Double amputee model walks at New York Fashion Week
Daisy-May Demetre was "really proud of herself" after the New York Fashion Week appearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Russia's ruling party hit badly in Moscow election
The United Russia is set to lose many seats, but will retain a majority in the city parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A4NI...
Syria war: 'Air strikes' hit Iran-backed forces near Iraq border
A monitoring group says 18 fighters were killed in the overnight raids near the Iraq border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UJJLJf
Hong Kong tourism falls 40% as protests continue
The number of visitors to the city tumbled last month as anti-government protests gripped the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Sri Lanka elephant runs amok in religious procession
At least 17 people were injured at a religious procession when two elephants reportedly ran amok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/316...
Defeat malaria in a generation - here's how
The world could be free of malaria by 2050, says a major report that sets out the road to eradication. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
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