Help pours in for Chinese student on 30 cents a day
The 24-year-old ate only rice and chillies in order to save money to help her ill brother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34iS9mB
Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date
Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oBP2qX
China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks
By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said. from BBC News - World https:/...
All you need is mud: Japan’s new spin on rugby
If you sign up for tambo rugby in Japan, playing dirty isn’t a choice - it’s a promise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q8c21a
18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition
The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Why Chinese farmers have crossed border into Russia's Far East
When farms in Russia's Far East collapsed with the old Soviet Union, Chinese firms saw an opportunity. from BBC News - World https://i...
Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oEdjN4
Trump switches permanent residence from New York to Florida
He said he had been "treated very badly" by local politicians - prompting one to reply: "Good riddance". from BBC News...
The African Americans discovering Ghana
Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding...
Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'
Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34kwElE
Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands
The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qbOt...
Saudi Arabia set for first WWE women's wrestling match
It is trying to shake off its image as one of the world's most repressive countries for women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N...
Trump impeachment: House to vote on how inquiry should proceed
The resolution in the Democratic-controlled House sets out a more public phase of the inquiry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BXlBm7
Cat attack: Moscow man faces five years in jail
An officer in Moscow suffered a badly scratched face when the animal was allegedly thrown at him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ws...
Brexit: All the times Britain had a deadline for leaving the EU but didn't
The UK has failed to leave the EU on 31 October - and haven't we been here before? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q7b98W
North Korea fires unidentified projectiles into Sea of Japan
If confirmed as a missile test, it would be North Korea's 12th this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33cI76J
Australia police find 400kg drugs in hot sauce bottles
Australian authorities arrest four after finding drugs hidden in imported chilli sauce bottles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36iAS...
Qantas grounds Boeing 737 plane due to 'cracking'
The airline is inspecting its 737 NG fleet after similar discoveries by regulators in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/327DUQo
At least 46 dead in Pakistan train fire, police say
Many of the victims are thought to have died as they tried to jump off the burning train. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NqjoVz
California wildfires: Strong winds fan flames around Los Angeles
New fires have sprung up around Los Angeles as high winds sweep across Southern California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3340fzh
Karachi Biennale: Price of speaking out against police killings
Artist Adeela Suleman was inspired by the death of one young man. The authorities felt differently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France
France is seen as a bottleneck in the smugglers' network and a springboard to London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qRBRTk
Why US teachers have been walking out of schools nationwide
Demands for better pay and smaller class sizes have caused the biggest US strike wave in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pr...
Brazil oil spill: Where has it come from?
Oil has washed up on 200 beaches but the cause of the spill is still unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JAyQxn
Nigeria's border crisis fuelled by rice
Nigeria has closed its borders bringing checkpoints to a standstill and affecting West African trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Jho Low: US to recover $700m from 1MDB financier
High-end real estate and a luxury hotel will be seized as part of the deal struck with financier Jho Low. from BBC News - World https://if...
CIA-backed Afghan troops 'committed war crimes': report
Human Rights Watch reports that Afghan forces committed "extrajudicial killings" and other abuses. from BBC News - World https:/...
India formally divides Jammu and Kashmir state
It's part of a controversial move to tighten the Indian government's control of the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan
Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US
Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'
Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March. from BBC News - World htt...
Liberia's child soldiers: 'I know I killed people'
Miatta says she was forced to fight when she was 14 and can't remember how many people she's killed. from BBC News - World https:/...
Trump judicial nominee breaks down during Senate hearing
Lawrence VanDyke broke down when asked whether he was biased against LGBT people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qRpsPg
Comedian Kevin Hart shares emotional video after crash
The US comedian shared the video of his recovery after a severe car accident in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qY0del
Peacock Generation: Satirical poets jailed in Myanmar
Peacock Generation members were arrested after a performance making fun of the country's military. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Chile cancels climate and Apec summits amid unrest
President Piñera said he had to prioritise re-establishing public order as mass protests continued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
#TeamTrees: YouTube stars boost tree planting campaign to over $8m
The campaign, supported by YouTubers such as Jeffree Star, has raised more than $8m in five days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N0...
Climate change: Sea level rise to affect 'three times more people'
A new analysis of land heights suggests coastal regions are at greater risk of flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WopCJR
Russia test-fires missile from new nuclear-powered submarine
Footage shows a launch from an underwater position in the White Sea, Russia's defence ministry says. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Paris metro: Man flees ticket inspectors on track
People waiting on the platform were shocked to see a man running down the line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qYHjEb
Syria war: UN-backed talks on new constitution begin in Geneva
The UN says the talks will be "Syrian-owned and Syrian-led", and could pave the way for elections. from BBC News - World https:/...
Greta Thunberg rejects Nordic Council environmental award
She turned down the prize money and said "the climate movement does not need any more awards". from BBC News - World https://ift...
'Scary' glass bridges shut in Chinese province
The glass attractions were built to attract tourists - but extra checks are now being carried out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M...
Australian wildfire: Hundreds of koalas feared dead
"It's a national tragedy," says one worker from a koala hospital in New South Wales, Australia. from BBC News - World https:...
Australia's 'backpacker tax' ruled invalid by court
Working holiday-makers from eight nations, including the UK, may be owed compensation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PuQCG1
Turkey-Syria: 'The heart of my family has died'
Some refugees say they are being deported from Turkey back to Syria, which Ankara denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qReskY
Trump impeachment: Democrats unveil resolution for next steps
A resolution lays out how the House will take the inquiry against the president into a public phase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims
Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36m5KvB
Meghan Murphy: Canadian feminist's trans talk sparks uproar
Hundreds protested as Meghan Murphy gave a controversial talk at a public library in Toronto. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WpjbGh
US women upset by random baby congratulation cards
Outcry after women receive gift cards disguised as pregnancy announcements from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wpqait
Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match
England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby Worl...
Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'
Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qT...
The dangers – physical and psychological – of gender reveal parties
A woman's death at a gender reveal party has prompted wider questions about the trend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Y6mnm
Why India wants to track WhatsApp messages
The government is trying to monitor and intercept social media messages to combat fake news. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q54a08
Why motorbike apps are scrambling for Africa
Venture capitalists are getting excited by the opportunities that new transport apps are providing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM says he will quit
Supporters of Shia parties attacked protesters and then PM Saad Hariri announced he would resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wt...
Michelle Obama on white flight: 'Y'all were running from us'
The former US first lady says race and lack of understanding of migrants still divides the US and world. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Lebanon's PM Saad Hariri resigning amid protests
Lebanon's PM Saad Hariri says he is resigning, amid a wave of protests and a deep economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US policeman told to 'tone down gayness' wins $19m
Keith Wildhaber says he was passed over for promotion 23 times despite strong performance reviews. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
Royal Caribbean toddler death: Grandfather charged over cruise ship fall
The family blamed the cruise ship but Puerto Rican authorities say it was 'negligent homicide'. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ukraine conflict: Front-line troops begin pullout
Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed rebels are withdrawing from a key battleground in the east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PpLH...
US extends deadline for Salvadoreans to leave
The extension will give an estimated 200,000 people with protected status more time to stay in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: IS leader's underwear 'stolen' for DNA test
The Syrian Democratic Forces say they stole the clothing which was used to prove Baghdadi's identity. from BBC News - World https://if...
Saudi woos back heavyweights despite Khashoggi murder
The Saudi event includes some figures who stayed away in 2018 over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2p...
Former Dulwich College Shanghai head given drugs sentence
Damien Charnock was ordained as a priest before a successful career in UK and overseas schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MWk8...
Game of Thrones writers Benioff and Weiss leave Star Wars trilogy
David Benioff and DB Weiss were supposed to be writing the post-Skywalker era films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wo9bgk
Aya Maasarwe: Australian jailed for student's high-profile murder
Aya Maasarwe's killing sparked a wave of anger about violence against women in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NgF5aE
Sadako Ogata: First female UN refugee chief dies at 92
Sadako Ogata had to deal with "constant humanitarian crises" during her time in charge of UNHCR. from BBC News - World https://i...
Hong Kong: Joshua Wong calls his election ban 'politically driven'
The high-profile Hong Kong activist has been barred from running in district council elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nmwr...
Nirmal Purja: Ex-soldier climbs 14 highest mountains in seven months
Nepal's Nirmal Purja, who served in the British Army, breaks a climbing world record by seven years. from BBC News - World https://ift...
California faces huge power cuts as wildfires rage
A further 1.5 million people are set to lose power as high winds fan flames across the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31WybfQ
'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer
TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pu2gRl
Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning
Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JwOtG1
Queensland shark attack: Two men injured at tourist spot
The men suffered leg and foot wounds in the attack at a popular tourist region in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WlEkRL
Indian toddler stuck in borewell dies despite major rescue efforts
Two-year old Sujith fell into the well on Friday and was found dead despite a major rescue effort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36...
REM look back on Monster: 'We did not want to become the dancing monkey'
REM look back on their most challenging and divisive record, Monster, as it turns 25. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BQWgdB
Baghdadi death: What now for IS?
Can the ultra-violent IS group survive the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34g2xvH
Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them
Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oqiBeZ
Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web
As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32SWc...
Ethiopia's 900-year-old Shonke village on a mountain
Residents say they prefer their traditional stone-built homes to Ethiopia's "shining cities". from BBC News - World https://...
Texas party shooting: Gunfire erupts at vigil for victim
The vigil was held a day after the shooting near a US college campus left two dead and 12 injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Washington Post criticised, and lampooned, over Baghdadi headline
The Washington Post referred to the infamous leader of Islamic State as an "austere religious scholar". from BBC News - World ht...
Soviet-era dissident Vladimir Bukovsky dies in UK
Dissident and human rights activist Vladimir Bukovsky was jailed for 12 years by Soviet authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump booed at Washington DC baseball match
Some people in the crowd chanted "lock him up" as the president appeared on video screens in the stadium. from BBC News - World ...
EU agrees to Brexit extension to 31 January
EU agrees to Brexit deadline extension up to 31 January 2020, says Donald Tusk from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pl87Zo
Luxury goods firm LVMH eyes Tiffany takeover
Bernard Arnault's LVMH confirms it has held "preliminary discussions" about buying the US jeweller. from BBC News - World ht...
Claudia Lopez: Colombia elects gay woman as mayor of Bogota
Claudia Lopez hailed the "day of the woman" to supporters as she won the key political posting. from BBC News - World https://if...
HSBC warns of 'challenging' outlook as profit falls
Europe's largest bank said the performance in some parts of its business was "not acceptable". from BBC News - World https:/...
Streetwise: Capturing iconic moments of daily life
A selection of images from the Magnum Photos on street life throughout the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o5a68R
A thousand needle workers volunteer to finish dead woman's quilt
Craft enthusiasts from all over the US and Canada work on a deceased woman's quilting project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N...
What prohibition's failure means for the legalisation of cannabis
Banning alcohol inadvertently created one of the most successful black markets in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PbZDUq
The race to build a flying electric taxi
More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Essex lorry deaths: Man due in court over 39 deaths
Maurice Robinson to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court charged with 39 counts of manslaughter. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Rescuers fight to save toddler stuck in well
Two-year old Sujith fell into the abandoned well on Friday and rescuers are racing against time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qI1...
Nigeria's 'torture houses' masquerading as Koranic schools
Parents find their children maltreated in what they thought were Islamic rehabilitation centres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MPP...
My doctor flew off when cosmetic surgery went wrong
Surgeons who fly in from abroad are leaving patients exposed if complications arise, the BBC finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Katie Hill: US congresswoman resigns amid affair allegations
Congresswoman Katie Hill denies allegations she had an affair with a Capitol Hill aide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JoteGb
Mystery of the skeleton hijacked by Nazis and Soviets
The identity of a 10th-Century skeleton fascinates experts - but was exploited by invaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/368uHdC
Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?
When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently. from BBC News - World https:/...
Singapore: The artist cutting off the head of a British colonialist
One Singaporean artist is questioning his country's admiration for Sir Stamford Raffles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MRGgyf
John Conyers: Longest-serving black congressman dies aged 90
John Conyers is remembered for his civil rights work, but his career ended under a cloud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MS2kbX
Argentina election: Voters await results of presidential race
Centre-left candidate Alberto Fernández is tipped for victory after a vote dominated by the economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Essex lorry deaths: Agony builds for Vietnamese families
In rural Vietnam, families of those feared dead in Essex reflect on the cost of the tragedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WiuEHH
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead - mission accomplished?
The Islamic State group leader killed himself during a raid by US commandos in Syria, the US says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o...
Germany AfD: Far right 'overtake Merkel's party' in Thuringia
Germany's AfD beat the centre-right into third place in a regional election in Thuringia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32PHyzi
Who was Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?
The leader of the jihadist group Islamic State (IS) was arguably the world's most wanted man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qO...
Cimabue painting found in French kitchen sets auction record
The painting was found hanging above a hotplate in an elderly woman's home in northern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36...
Lebanon protests: People form a human chain
The eleventh day of protests in Lebanon saw an attempt to create a human chain over 105 miles long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Southwest Airlines pilots ‘livestreamed plane toilet on hidden camera’
The US airline denies the allegations, saying the incident was "an inappropriate attempt at humour". from BBC News - World https...
Catalonia crisis: Thousands rally in Barcelona for Spanish unity
Some 80,000 people turn out in a show of support for Spain after the recent separatist unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32RQnJ0
John Steenhuisen to head South Africa's opposition Democratic Alliance
John Steenhuisen is chosen to head the Democratic Alliance as it struggles with a race row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32QX79P
President Trump: 'Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead'
President Trump says the leader of the Islamic State Group has been killed during an operation by US special forces. from BBC News - World...
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: IS leader killed in US operation in Syria
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was targeted by special forces in Idlib province, President Trump says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2omt3UN
Kurt Cobain cardigan sells at auction for $334,000
The olive-green button-up - complete with cigarette burn - has not been washed since Cobain wore it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: US 'conducts operation against IS chief' - US media
Reports come as the White House says President Donald Trump will make a "major statement" on Sunday. from BBC News - World https...
Essex lorry deaths: Anguish in Vietnam for families of missing
Services for missing relatives, including a 19-year-old woman, are held after 39 bodies were found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Jokowi and Subianto: Why Indonesia's leader went from scorn to selfies
When Indonesia's president put his former rival in government many were left confused and concerned. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Chile protests: president sacks whole cabinet after protests
President Piñera lifts overnight curfews after praising a huge peaceful demonstration in Santiago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J...
Juliet Club: 'I help answer the world's love letters'
The people who spend time writing words of comfort and advice to love-struck people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JpKeMe
Jane Fonda 'inspired by Greta Thunberg'
Actress Jane Fonda was arrested alongside fellow actor Ted Danson at a climate protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BMVWwq
Argentina election: Economy main issue for voters
With Argentina deep in recession, voters are desperate for a president who can fix the economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31NnX...
Libya in chaos as endless war rumbles on
For years competing militias, rival governments and foreign players have been battling for control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Syrian Kurds: 'The world has closed its eyes on us'
Syrian Kurds lament what they view as a betrayal over their US ally pulling out from the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36bfg...
'The selfie that revealed I was a stolen baby'
Aged 17, Miché Solomon discovered she had two mothers - one real, one false. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pn0CAZ
ICYMI: Virtual reality and sheep in the city
If you're broken by Brexit, rest your eyes on this week's most colourful stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q0yEAn
Ivan Milat: Australia's 'backpacker killer' and unanswered questions
Ivan Milat was convicted of murdering seven people, but some suspect he committed other crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jo2K...
Ivan Milat: Australia's 'backpacker killer' dies aged 74
Milat murdered seven hitchhikers between 1989 and 1992 and dumped their bodies in a state forest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33X...
California wildfires: New evacuations amid warning over strong winds
Thousands of residents are ordered to leave as extremely strong winds could spread the fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pfVOCY
Iraq protests: Fresh clashes leave five people dead
Protests sweep the country again, a day after dozens of people died in clashes with security forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Vietnamese man's son feared dead in lorry incident
Nguyen Dinh Sat fears his son was among the 39 found dead inside a refrigerated trailer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31LAEde
India yoga: Inspirational teacher V Nanammal dies at 99
V Nanammal, who trained more than a million students, said her health was down to daily yoga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Snafv
Catalonia crisis: Barcelona braces for separatist protest
Organisers call for a peaceful march after the recent rioting in Spain's Catalonia region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/345MZuo
In pictures: Thousands join Pride parade in Taiwan
The event in Taipei is the first to be held since Taiwan legalised same-sex marriage in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pjicLA
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani 'butt dials' NBC reporter
The president's personal lawyer left voicemails in which he spoke about Joe Biden and needing money. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Microsoft pips Amazon for $10bn AI 'Jedi' contract
Microsoft is awarded the lucrative AI deal following a heavily-scrutinised bidding process. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32NYtlV
Japan floods: Death toll reaches 10 after heavy rain and landlsides
Torrential rain and mudslides have hit parts of Japan just weeks after Typhoon Hagbis left almost 80 dead. from BBC News - World https://i...
Maria Butina: Russian agent deported from US to Moscow
The 30-year-old pro-gun activist was greeted by her father, and journalists who gave her flowers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BJ...
Chile protests: Aerial footage of protest march
An estimated one million people - over five percent of Chile's population - peacefully marched in Santiago. from BBC News - World http...
US Zimbabwe sanctions: Security minister targeted
Owen Ncube is denied entry by the US over what it calls "gross violations of human rights". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Chile protests: One million join peaceful march for reform
The president says the government has "heard the message" after the march in the capital Santiago. from BBC News - World https:/...
Police question four suspects over UK lorry deaths
The bodies of eight women and 31 men were found in a lorry trailer in an industrial park in Grays. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
California wildfires: Millions warned of possible power cut
An electricity firm says it may have to cut power amid forecasts of a "historic wind event". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Viewpoint: What the ancient Greeks can teach us about Greta Thunberg trolls
Online abuse of women may seem like a modern issue, but these tactics go back millennia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qJtppb
How a social network could save democracy from deadlock
An online tool developed in Taiwan could help defuse political rows across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WginmU
Islamic State group: Will chaos in Syria allow IS to re-emerge?
Thousands of jihadists held in Kurdish-run detention centres pose a ticking time bomb for the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Week in Pictures: 19 - 25 October 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2p5dlxN
Essex lorry deaths: The Vietnamese risking it all to get to the UK
At a migrant camp in France, a group of Vietnamese await the final leg of their dangerous journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
Migrating Russian eagles run up huge data roaming charges
Russian scientists tracking eagles got huge SMS bills when some birds flew to Iran and Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/343j...
Maine student wins court battle over 'rapist in school' note
A Maine student suspended for a note warning of a "rapist in the school" wins her case in court. from BBC News - World https://i...
Essex lorry deaths: Vietnamese families fear relatives among dead
At least three of the 39 people found dead in a lorry trailer in Essex may have been from Vietnam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36...
Images reveal Iceland's glacier melt
A photography project has highlighted the extent of ice loss from Iceland’s largest glaciers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/340ZbfS
Greta Thunberg: New beetle named after climate activist
The nelloptodes gretae - named after the teenage climate activist - is less than 1mm long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MO4eKN
Russian soldier shoots dead eight fellow soldiers
Russian serviceman shoots dead eight fellow soldiers and injures two more on base in Siberia, officials say from BBC News - World https://...
Facebook's counter-terrorist training
The Metropolitan Police is teaming up with the tech giant to stop the spread of terrorist videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pc...
Women confront Harvey Weinstein at New York event
Several women were booed and heckled as they confronted Harvey Weinstein at an event in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jj...
Iraqi police fire tear gas to disperse fresh Baghdad protests
There are appeals for calm after similar rallies earlier this month left nearly 150 protesters dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Maria Butina: Russian agent to be released from US prison
Maria Butina, a gun activist who infiltrated US political groups. will be deported back to Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Lovesick teen scales German prison wall to see ex-girlfriend
The eighteen-year-old would not take his jailed ex's no for an answer - and broke into the prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Iran cuts off man's fingers for theft
Amnesty International condemns the punishment at a prison in the city of Sari as "abhorrent". from BBC News - World https://ift....
US hunter killed by deer he thought he had just shot dead
A hunter in the US state of Arkansas was gored while checking if the animal he shot was dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31L03Ub
Boeing 737 Max Lion Air crash 'caused by series of failures'
Investigators found faults by Boeing, Lion Air and the pilots led to the crash, which killed 189 people. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Sudan revolution: Meet the 'Mother of martyrs'
Ahlam Khidir vowed to fight for her son after he was killed in an anti-government protest in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33...
Mueller report probe will be criminal investigation
US Department of Justice investigators can now issue subpoenas for witness testimony and documents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Isshu Sugawara: Minister quits after gifting melons and crabs to constituents
Japan's election law bans politicians from sending donations to voters in their home constituency. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Bolivia elections: Morales officially declared winner
The US, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia call for a second round of elections, as final results come in. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Lion Air plane crash: 'I lost my only son, I'm not satisfied with the final report'
The parents of a Lion Air Flight 610 victim have mixed feelings about the final investigation report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
National Wildlife Property Repository: The people who take care of dead animals
There are millions of creatures, flora and fauna stored at the National Wildlife Property Repository in Colorado from BBC News - World htt...
Pesticide poisoned French paradise islands in Caribbean
France has a pollution crisis in the Caribbean caused by toxic chlordecone sprayed on banana crops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
The basketball champions' rings with 640 diamonds
The Toronto Raptors received the biggest rings in championship history after winning the NBA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32QQ6Go
Trump impeachment: The most dramatic week yet
From Republican protests to a damning testimony, the BBC's Anthony Zurcher breaks down the week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Turkey Syria offensive: Kurds accuse Turkish army of violating ceasefire
The commander of a Kurdish-led alliance urges the US and Russia to "rein in the Turks". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MK...
Franco exhumation: Spanish dictator's coffin removed
The remains of the Spanish dictator will be re-buried at a cemetery near Madrid following a long legal campaign by Spain's Socialist gov...
Russia spy case: Norwegian Frode Berg 'recommended for pardon'
President Putin receives a recommendation to pardon 64-year-old former border guard Frode Berg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PfJy...
Painting stolen by Nazis found in New York museum by FBI
The artwork, seized in Germany in 1933, will be returned to the original Jewish owners by the FBI. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N...
Uighur jailed in China wins EU rights award
Ilham Tohti has been a fierce critic of China's treatment of the Uighur people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31IQcOX
Severe flooding in south of France leaves three dead
The town of Béziers saw two months' average rainfall fall in just six hours on Wednesday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bolivia election: Tension rises as Morales' lead expands
The incumbent President Evo Morales has expanded his lead making an outright first round win likely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'Milestone' in polio eradication achieved
The last case of a key form of polio was seen four years ago - but another is still circulating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33VP...
Chile protests: Social reform pledges fail to quell unrest
Thousands strike in Santiago despite President Piñera's promise to increase pensions and minimum wage. from BBC News - World https://i...
Rats taught to drive tiny cars to lower their stress levels
Researchers taught rats to drive tiny "cars" in exchange for food, which helped the rats relax. from BBC News - World https://if...
Can South Africa's Democratic Alliance bounce back?
South Africa's main opposition party is fighting over how it can appeal to the black majority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33...
Major League Baseball umpire probed over impeachment 'civil war threat'
Rob Drake tweeted that there would be another civil war if President Trump was impeached. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2p9liBV
Paris Agreement: Trump confirms US will leave climate accord
Donald Trump says Paris deal would "punish the American people" as he hails US fossil fuel boom. from BBC News - World https://i...
Israel's Benny Gantz tasked with forming coalition government
Mr Gantz has 28 days to form a coalition after PM Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts ended in deadlock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Car smash narrowly avoids couple with pushchair in Phoenix, Arizona
Pedestrians in narrow escape after driver jumps red light at a crossing in Phoenix, Arizona. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MJ76bV
Kartarpur corridor: India and Pakistan sign deal on Sikh temple project
The new border entry point will allow Indian Sikh pilgrims visa-free access to a shrine in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Franco exhumation: Spanish dictator's remains set to be moved
After a legal battle, the body of the late dictator will be reburied at a less controversial site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Lawyers for ex-Nissan boss rail at 'conspiracy'
The former Nissan boss, arrested last year, faces financial misconduct charges in Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oXbbAd
Nusrat Jahan Rafi: Death penalty for 16 who set student on fire
The killing shocked Bangladesh and led to a series of protests demanding justice for Nusrat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2p9gFrA
Turkey Syria offensive: Kurdish girl loses her leg to Turkish bomb
The impact of a Turkish bomb on a young Kurdish girl. The blast took her leg and also killed her brother. from BBC News - World https://if...
Mahjong: Police clamp down on China's most loved game
A ban on mahjong to curb illegal gambling in several cities led to panic on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35ZRKr1
Rose McGowan sues Weinstein over 'silencing attempts'
The actress files a lawsuit alleging Harvey Weinstein and his team conspired to discredit her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NbO8d3
The African-Italians who want to send migrants home
The migration of Africans to Italy has inflamed politics in the country and complicated life for black Italians. from BBC News - World htt...
Spanish women footballers vote to strike over pay
Almost 200 women in Spain's first division support action in a disagreement over pay and conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Turkey Syria offensive: Russia deploys troops to border
The movement is the first stage in a Turkey-Russia deal to remove Kurdish forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JcckdW
Floods in Southern Europe: Dead and missing in Spain and Italy
Torrential rain in Spain, Italy and France leaves several people dead or missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35XsbXr
Mum charged with 'terminally ill' daughter's death
In the months before her death, her daughter completed items on her "bucket list" of dreams. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The murder behind the Hong Kong protests: A case where no-one wants the killer
Chan Tong-kai's alleged crime and attempted extradition sparked months of protests in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New Jersey pupils with $75 lunch debt banned from prom and field trips
A school district in the US city rejects a businessman's offer to pay off pupils' debts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qvz...
Italy flood hits village of Castelletto d'Orba
The village of Castelletto d'Orba cleans up after being hit by a flood of river water and mud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o...
North Korean leader orders South's hotels at resort destroyed
North Korea's leader described a once flagship inter-Korean complex as "shabby" and "a hotchpotch". from BBC News ...
Lion Air families told of fatal Boeing 737 crash causes
Indonesian investigators blame design and mechanical failures for Boeing 737 disaster last October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Chile crisis: Fearlessness and anger drive protesters
President Sebastián Piñera has done an about-turn but will it be enough to sway demonstrators? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W6ouKA
Hong Kong formally scraps extradition bill that sparked protests
The extradition bill is formally withdrawn by the legislature but the move is unlikely to quell unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Kim Ji-young, Born 1982: Feminist film reignites social tensions in Korea
The book was hailed as one of the most important feminist novels in Korea - but also led to outcry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Blood pressure pills 'work better at bedtime'
Evening doses gives more protection against heart attacks and strokes, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qC1Q16
Trapped in Tripoli: The people stuck in Libya’s civil war
Survivors of a deadly air strike on a migrant detention centre in July tell the BBC they feel abandoned by the United Nations, and are despe...
Are we ready for men to take the pill?
Blurring of traditional gender roles could finally mean that the male pill is on the horizon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33TTwbw
Shaquille O'Neal backs NBA executive over China dispute
The basketball legend has defended comments made by a NBA executive that prompted a backlash in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Chile protests: Piñera announces welfare package
The welfare package includes an increase in the basic pension and a rise in minimum wage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35TsmmF
Hong Kong releases murder suspect who sparked protest crisis
Chan Tong-kai's case led to plans for changes to extradition law, triggering broad anti-government protests. from BBC News - World htt...
House Rules: 'Bullied' reality TV star wins payout in Australia
Nicole Prince said she suffered abuse after being unfairly portrayed on a hit home makeover show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pb...
Far-right 'Proud Boys' jailed over New York City clash with anti-fascists
Two members of the group get four-year sentences for assaulting left-wing activists a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BLPs...
Turkey: Which countries export arms to Turkey?
Some European countries have suspended arms sales to Turkey, so where does it gets its weapons? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FrV...
Russia Africa summit: What's behind Moscow's push into the continent?
Will Russia's renewed interest in Africa make it a key player in the region? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33R0KNh
Sourav Ganguly: Can former India captain score big as cricket chief?
The former captain takes over BCCI, India's cricket board, kicking off a new chapter in its history. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Turkey Syria offensive: Erdogan threatens to resume assault when ceasefire ends
President Erdogan says Kurdish fighters must withdraw before a ceasefire expires on Tuesday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
Danish Rubjerg lighthouse moved inland on skates
For 120 years, it was perched on a Danish sand dune but coastal erosion threatened its future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W0fuH0
Chile protests: Cities under curfew as death toll rises to 13
Santiago and other cities are under emergency rule as violent anti-government protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Op...
Chinese 'panda' pet cafe raises eyebrows
An animal cafe has opened in Chengdu that lets people play with "pandas" that are actually dogs. from BBC News - World https://i...
Trump calls impeachment inquiry 'a lynching'
The president condemns the investigation as "without due process or fairness or any legal rights". from BBC News - World https:/...
Lebanon protests: Protesters sing Baby Shark to toddler
The crowd started singing after the toddler's mother told them he was scared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N1K7Yz
Olympic flame or dating ad? Paris 2024 logo divides opinion
Social media users are divided over the design, with some jokingly comparing it to a dating app logo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hesitant hitmen jailed over botched assassination in China
Five hitmen who tried to subcontract a job to one another see their cunning plan fall apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qAgwOg
Lebanon protests: A country feeling reborn
Lebanon is in the grip of an extraordinary revolt against the country's politicians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jadzuk
Wisconsin black security guard reinstated after firing over n-word
A black security guard in a US school was fired for repeating the slur after a black student used it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
China has more 'unicorn' start-ups than the US
The country now has the world's highest number of start-up companies worth more than $1bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jamw6Q
Naruhito: Ancient ritual of Japan's emperor ascending throne
Japan's Emperor Naruhito formally proclaims his ascension to the throne in an elaborate ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Thailand royal consort: How did Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi fall from grace?
Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi’s very public dressing down comes months after being named official “consort". from BBC News - World https:/...
Bolivia election: Protesters set fire to ballot boxes over disputed result
Clashes break out as President Evo Morales appeared set to win re-election in controversial circumstances. from BBC News - World https://i...
'Chris Brown lifted my artwork and didn't even credit me'
A Manchester-based visual artist says he isn't all that surprised to see his work reposted without credit. from BBC News - World https...
Chris the sheep: Merino with famously overgrown fleece dies
Chris the sheep's mammoth coat won him fans globally in 2015 after he was spotted in the wild. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J...
Prince William 'worried' about brother Harry
A Kensington Palace source tells the BBC that Prince William thinks Harry is "in a fragile place". from BBC News - World https:/...
Chile protests: Is inequality becoming worse?
Protests at rising metro fares have widened to reflect anger over living costs and inequality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31AEPIw
Empress Masako and the pressure of Japan's throne
The new empress was once a promising diplomat and was known as "the career woman princess". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bolivia election: Clashes as Morales appears set for victory
Vote counting was halted on Sunday as Mr Morales looked short of a majority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32HqImo
Canadian election: Trudeau's Liberals 'retain power'
Despite a bumpy first term, Justin Trudeau has earned a second, narrow election win, says CBC News. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Turkey Syria offensive: Some US troops to stay, says Trump
The president's comments come despite him insisting he wants them all pulled out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7Ednq
Naruhito: Japan's emperor to ascend throne in ritual-bound ceremony
The elaborate ceremony will be conducted in the presence of an ancient sword and jewel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BuZC5E
Lebanon protests: The voices and faces of the demonstrations
The BBC's Eloise Alanna speaks to some of the Lebanese people demonstrating against the government. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Thai king strips consort of titles for disloyalty
Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn strips his royal consort of her titles and military ranks for disloyalty from BBC News - World https://...
Battle of Midway: World War Two Japanese carrier wrecks found
Both ships were sunk during the Battle of Midway, fought between Japan and the US in 1942. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Bb3F8
Syria: Civilians pelt US army vehicles with potatoes in Qamishli
Residents bombard withdrawing US army vehicles in Qamishli, on the Syrian border with Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35U3wTS
World's oldest pearl discovered near Abu Dhabi
The 8,000-year-old pearl will be displayed at the Louvre Abu Dhabi from the end of the month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N2rLGz
Tornado strikes Dallas, cutting power to thousands
Thousands are without power as a 70mph twister rips off roofs and overturns cars in the Texan city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Spanish rescuers battle to reach trapped cavers
Four members of a Portuguese climbing club are cut off by flooding in a cave network in Cantabria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M...
Are electric cars as 'green' as you think?
The lithium powering electric vehicles is found deep beneath the salt flats of Argentina from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o82UsI
India disability activist 'told to remove trousers' by airport security
Kolkata airport authorities apologise to disability activists Kuhu Das and Jeeja Ghosh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Br3KDQ
Herman Mashaba: Johannesburg's black mayor resigns over DA race row
Herman Mashaba hits out at his party's promotion of a colleague who had praised aspects of colonialism. from BBC News - World https://...
Pica: Pregnancy cravings that make women eat rocks
Brenda suffers from pica, an eating disorder which leads to cravings of non-food items. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bt9DQS
Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account Pierre Delecto revealed
The ex-presidential candidate confirms uses the account "Pierre Delecto", telling a reporter: "C'est moi". from BB...
Black hole scientist Dr Katie Bouman on trolling and teamwork
Dr Katie Bouman's photo of the moment she saw her first black hole image went viral - but it wasn't all good. from BBC News - Worl...
Katherine Ryan's boyfriend saves Netflix scripts during burglary
The comedian says her boyfriend "wrestled back" her laptop containing scripts for a Netflix series. from BBC News - World https:...
Russian hackers cloak attacks using Iranian group
Russian hackers used access to a rival group in Iran to hide attacks, say intelligence agencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MvB...
Former Philippines police chief faces drug charges
General Oscar Albayalde faces allegations he protected officers who resold confiscated drugs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P77GBB
India and Pakistan blame each other over Kashmir shelling
The nuclear-armed rivals exchanged fire across the de facto border, a fresh escalation of tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Bolivia elections: Evo Morales to face Carlos Mesa in run-off vote
Evo Morales leads in Sunday's presidential election but not enough to avoid a run-off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VZifYZ
Australian newspapers black out front pages in 'secrecy' protest
The nation's biggest media rivals unite to protest against what they say is government secrecy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Five things to know about Canada's general election
Will Canadians give Justin Trudeau a second chance when they head to the polls on 21 October? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LIo9ZT
In Pictures: Sudan's lost Jewish community
A recent call from Sudan that Jewish people could return shines a light on a once thriving community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Fire chickens and sea pigs: The artist bringing Chinese words to life
Frankie Huang translates the literal names of Chinese animals into whimsical works of art. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35PTgfk
Romania forest murder as battle over logging turns violent
Liviu Pop died last week, the second forest ranger killed in the past month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35T3OKs
Franco exhumation: Why is Spain moving dictator's remains?
Franco's burial site has long been the subject of debate. Here's why the saga could end this week. from BBC News - World https://i...
Chile protests: Five dead after looters torch garment factory
Five people die after a factory is set ablaze by looters amid days of violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MxiBmz
Sri Lanka bombings: Forgiving and fighting to recover
Six months after one of the world's worst recent terror attacks, this town is fighting to recover. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Lebanon protests: Mass revolt continues as PM 'agrees reforms'
The country is in the grips of the largest anti-government demonstrations in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qnUBcS
Swiss election: Green parties 'make historic gains'
Greens make gains in Sunday's poll as the right-wing SVP suffers a setback, early projections show. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trump 'considers himself in the hospitality business' - Mick Mulvaney
The chief of staff spoke after the US president dropped plans to host next year's G7 summit at his resort. from BBC News - World https...
US troops leaving Syria will go to Iraq, says Pentagon chief
The withdrawal of US forces paved the way for a Turkish military offensive against Kurdish fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Madrid taken over by hundreds of sheep for annual festival
More than 2,000 animals parade through the Spanish capital for a traditional festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8s4id
Thirty mummies in wooden coffins found in Egypt
In the largest haul of its kind in over a century, thirty mummies have been unearthed in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35S39...
Hong Kong: Petrol bombs tossed at police in latest protest
Thousands took part in a banned march that turned violent as hardcore protesters clashed with police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bernie Sanders hosts rally in New York following heart attack
Bernie Sanders, 78, marks his return to campaigning by hosting a rally in Queens, New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MtrWf7
Rikers Island: Tales from inside New York's notorious jail
Former prisoners recount being stabbed, witnessing suicides and the horrors of solitary confinement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Qantas completes test of longest non-stop passenger flight
The New York to Sydney flight is part of research on how ultra-long haul journeys affect our bodies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump abandons plan to host G7 summit at his Miami golf course after criticism
The plan to use one of the president's resorts in Florida sparked widespread bipartisan criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Brazil environment: Clean-up on beaches affected by oil spill
Thousands of people work to remove oil and tar from beaches as source of spill remains unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o2xg...
The Japanese student who knocked on the wrong door
An exchange student got lost in Louisiana at Halloween in 1992 - his parents are still processing what happened. from BBC News - World htt...
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei: School dropout, mother of twins and world record-holder
Women's marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei says her difficult childhood keeps her on track. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Are US billionaires really going to pay more tax?
For years, the assumption has been that most Americans are anti-tax, but are attitudes changing? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32BY...
Does Zimbabwe have force labour in its diamond mines?
The US government has banned the import of rough diamonds, but Zimbabwe says the claims are unfounded. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Elton John: 'I still want my dad's approval'
The star lifts the curtain on his life and career, and reveals what he'll do after his farewell tour. from BBC News - World https://if...
The rainforest under a different light
Richard Mosse's ultraviolet photography of rainforest flora. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33zQdpw
Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust
A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift....
UK MPs vote to delay Brexit: What just happened?
Another day of twists and turns in the Brexit saga - here's what happened on 19 October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oMSzTs
Apology after Indian students wear cardboard boxes for exams
School officials in the Indian state of Karnataka apologise after bizarre images from exams go viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Renamo calls for Mozambique elections to be cancelled
The poll was marred by violence and fraud, says the main opposition party, Renamo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MT5o6B
North Macedonia calls snap election after EU talks setback
France led opposition to opening membership talks with North Macedonia in what many called a mistake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Turkey and Kurdish forces accuse each other of breaking ceasefire
US Vice-President Mike Pence says the pause in operations will allow Kurdish-led forces to withdraw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia knocked out of Rugby World Cup
England are into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 12 years as they ruthlessly dispatch old rivals Australia. from BBC News ...
Iraqi man charged over deaths of migrants heading for Australia
Police said he was part of a smuggling operation which led to the deaths of over 350 people in 2001. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hong Kong protests: NBA fans join anti-China display
Spectators at a US basketball match don t-shirts and masks in support of the Hong Kong protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pCB...
Russia dam collapse at Siberia gold mine kills 13
Local officials open a criminal investigation over reports the dam was built illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oLQmaT
Horses, handshakes and bad edits: The dos and don’ts of political photo-ops
After Kim Jong-un is pictured on horseback, here's how other world leaders have utilised the cameras. from BBC News - World https://if...
Nigeria's Buhari saga: The fake wedding, the president and the family feud
Recent events involving Nigeria's President Buhari and his wife hint at tensions in the presidential villa. from BBC News - World http...
Chile protests: Unrest in Santiago over metro fare increase
Santiago's metro will be closed for two days after protests against a fare increase turned violent. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Swiss election: Why melting Alps could create a green wave
Greens are hoping to come second in Sunday's Swiss elections, eyeing a climate change opportunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'A stray baseball cracked my skull'
Fans have been left permanently disabled or even killed by rogue baseballs. So what's to be done? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bolivia election: An uncertain future for Evo Morales
Evo Morales is running for a fourth consecutive term in office but his rivals say enough is enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Exarchia: How Airbnb angered Greek anarchists
Home rentals site Airbnb sparked a heated debate about sustainable tourism in an Athens district known for its radical politics. from BBC ...
Is the Trump campaign spending $1m a week on ads?
Elizabeth Warren made the claim and accused Facebook of taking cash, "no questions asked". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
After years searching, I found my sister next door
Hillary and Dawn were strangers who shared a driveway - until Hillary made a life-altering discovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Spikes - and other ways disabled people combat unwanted touching
When Bronwyn Berg found herself being manhandled once again, she decided to add spikes to her wheelchair to prevent a repeat. from BBC New...
Yikes! Fox and rodent battle is top wildlife photo
A shot of a predator-prey confrontation wins the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Yasuke: The mysterious African samurai
Yasuke was entrusted with decapitating his Japanese lord - a huge honour 500 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MGCqH1
The real (and fake) sex lives of Bella Thorne
The actress Bella Thorne opens up about sexuality, pornography, depression and feminism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33zTF3u
Nasa Mars 2020 Mission's MiMi Aung on women in space
At 16, MiMi Aung travelled alone to the US for an education. Now she's a project lead on Nasa's Mars mission. from BBC News - Worl...
Nasa astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir in all-women spacewalk
Two female astronauts are making history with the first ever all-women spacewalk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32r9byH
Lebanon scraps WhatsApp tax as protests rage
The government announced, then scrapped, a tax on app-based calls amid angry protests over the economy. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Barcelona cathedral: Catalonia protests shut down Sagrada Familia
Protests and a strike over the sentencing of Catalan separatists bring the Spanish city to a halt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
US Airbus row: European goods hit by new US tariffs
Wine, cheese and cashmere jumpers are among the EU items that have gone up in price in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYjp5z
New York's infamous Rikers Island jail is to close
Lawmakers say its closure will mark an end to a system of "brutality and inhumanity". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31vKb...
Brexit: Europe's press welcomes deal but doubts it will succeed
Newspapers across Europe are doubtful Parliament will pass Boris Johnson's Brexit deal from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32t1ZBQ
Zhao Ziyang: Purged Chinese Communist reformer is buried
The man who opposed a deadly crackdown on 1989 protests died in 2005 after years under house arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Dutch farm mystery: Father held as police unpick secret farm 'sect'
Six children appear to have spent nine years in seclusion against their will, say police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32rtjk9
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan postpones Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade
Japan's Emperor Naruhito will formally ascend to the throne on Tuesday, as rescue efforts continue. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Turkey Syria offensive: Trump likens conflict to playground fight
The US leader defends his handling of Turkey's offensive as evidence of possible war crimes grows. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
El Clasico: Barcelona v Real Madrid postponed because of fears over civil unrest
This month's El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid is postponed because of fears of civil unrest. from BBC News - World https:/...
Lady Gaga plummets off stage in a fan's arms during Vegas show
The star falls off stage during her Las Vegas show after jumping into a fan's arms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OX1hsM
James Mattis mocks Donald Trump at gala dinner
The former US defence secretary hits back after the president described him as "the world's most overrated general". from BB...
Does Huawei's future lie with India after US ban?
India's massive wireless market could make it critical for the future of the Chinese tech giant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump on Turkish-Kurdish conflict: 'Sometimes you have to let them fight'
President Trump gives his reaction after a ceasefire is agreed in northern Syria to let Kurdish-led forces withdraw. from BBC News - World...
Abominable: A DreamWorks movie, a map, and a huge regional row
How a brief scene in a multi-million dollar movie has sparked a regional row between countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MrPx...
China economy: Third quarter growth misses expectations
The world's second largest economy is battling a trade war with the US and slowing domestic demand. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australian racehorse slaughter allegations prompt investigation
It will examine allegations of animal cruelty, after a television report caused widespread anger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oT...
Fierce Australian dust storm turns day to night in seconds
Meteorologists say that as Australia's drought continues, the country will see more of such storms. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Catalan protests: Why is Barcelona burning?
Catalonia is set for a general strike on Friday, over the jailing of pro-independence leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2psCbr4
Son of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' captured
The arrest in western Mexico triggers gun battles between security forces and drug cartel members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Satellites to monitor whale strandings from space
Scientists are developing the techniques to spot mass stranding events from orbit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mqb1Ks
Trump 'celebrating undoing a problem he created'
Democratic Congressman and former Marine officer Seth Moulton on Turkish ceasefire in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0x5Jp
Saudi Arabia bus crash leaves 35 Arab and Asian expatriates dead
The expatriate Arabs and Asians were reportedly travelling from Medina to Mecca for a pilgrimage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oN...
New Brexit deal agreed, UK PM Boris Johnson says
PM calls the agreement "a great new deal", but it will still need to be approved by Parliament. from BBC News - World https://if...
Veteran US Democrat Elijah Cummings dies at 68
The veteran US Democratic congressman was heavily involved with the Trump impeachment inquiry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31q8R1E
Microphone could diagnose 'noisy' arthritic knees
The technology is the same as that used by engineers to listen for faults in bridges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oOfOwi
India Catholic nun to go to court over Vatican decision
Sister Lucy Kalappura was expelled after protesting against an Indian bishop accused of rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ml1zbi
Ben Enwonwu: The Nigerian painter behind 'Africa's Mona Lisa'
Ben Enwonwu, the painter behind "Africa's Mona Lisa", had a complex relationship with the UK. from BBC News - World https://...
Christian Dior apologises to China over map error
The French luxury brand is criticised for using a map of China that excluded Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35HdNCI
Turkish president Erdogan 'threw Trump's Syria letter in bin'
In the letter, the US president told Mr Erdogan: 'Don't be a tough guy! Don't be a fool!' from BBC News - World https://if...
Leonardo da Vinci feud: The 'earlier' Mona Lisa mystery
A London family is battling an international consortium over a potentially priceless painting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oRxmrp
North Korea v South Korea: Match was 'like war', says South
"There was a lot of severe swearing," said South Korea's captain Son Heung-min after returning home. from BBC News - World h...
Holocaust trial: Former Stutthof guard to go on trial in Germany
Bruno Dey, 93, will go on trial for complicity in mass murder at a Nazi death camp on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MGfZ...
Plastic pollution: how plastic bags were supposed to help the planet
Family of inventor says they were designed to be reused to stop trees from being destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nVHhMa
Hong Kong: Hecklers dragged out in new parliament chaos
Security guards drag out opposition lawmakers after another protest against leader Carrie Lam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZ0qnB
India's on a digital sprint that is leaving millions behind
Millions have no access to the internet despite it being one of the fastest-growing markets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31hkI20
Former Anglican dean jailed for raping boy in Australia
Graeme Lawrence is the second most senior Australian religious figure to be jailed for sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chinese diplomats in US must notify state department before meetings and visits
The US state department has said it was merely trying to "level the playing field" with China. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Catalan protests: Region's president urges immediate halt to violence
Unrest in the Spanish region continues for a third night after the sentencing of Catalan separatists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Rugby rehabilitation programme for Kenyan prisoners
Inmates in Kenya say playing the sport teaches them discipline and gives them hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWFTQt
Russia's Putin: From pariah to Middle East power broker
Russia's geo-political clout has expanded and it has become the key player in the Middle East. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Why Poles want more of this man's populist message
Millions of families feel for the first time that the party ruling Poland cares about their dignity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Letter from Africa: How this teenager risked all for a life in limbo
Meeting the family of a young Gambian who ran away to seek his fortune in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33usneW
Why this woman hates to hear about 'big bad wolf'
The leashed beasts may look like large powerful dogs, but they still have the wild heart of a wolf. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Can a new apple take over the world?
Apple growers in Washington state reckon their new variety, the Cosmic Crisp, will be a global hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Jailed British tourists entered US 'deliberately'
Officials say two of the adults had previously been denied travel authorisation to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31hpegP
Ocasio-Cortez 'set to endorse Bernie Sanders for president'
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a leading progressive figure, looks set to give Bernie Sanders' campaign a boost. from BBC News - World http...
Egypt archaeologists find 20 ancient coffins near Luxor
The coffins, whose decorations are still visible, were uncovered at a Theban necropolis near Luxor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Why scientists are ‘listening’ to the Matterhorn
Sparked by an unexpected rockfall, researchers placed sensors on the mountain to monitor the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Germany will not bar Huawei from its 5G networks
The ruling is welcomed by the Chinese company, which warned against "politicising security". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Jennifer Aniston posts snap of Friends cast reunion
The actress makes a possibly record-breaking Instagram debut with a selfie with her former co-stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Four Bulgarians arrested over football racist abuse
Four Bulgarian football fans suspected of subjecting black England players to racist abuse are detained following police raids. from BBC N...
Deadly parasite 'jumped' from gorilla to humans
Discovery of mutation 50,000 years ago could help in the fight against malaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OPrVDZ
Harry Dunn: Donald Trump meets with parents at the White House
Harry Dunn's mother said Mr Trump held her hand and said he would "try to push this from a different angle". from BBC News -...
SOS spotted on camera saves missing Australian camper
Missing for days, Deborah Pilgrim was rescued after a man performed a remote check on his property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Fortnite Chapter 2: First glimpse of new season after map wiped out by asteroid
Season 11 or Chapter 2 is now live with a new map and updated gameplay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33twRSQ
Google chief: I'd disclose smart speakers before guests enter my home
Rick Osterloh suggests house guests have the right to know smart speakers are in use before entering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Brexit: What can the UK learn from Norway's EU border?
Norway's border with Sweden – and the EU – is a potential hotspot for smugglers. How is it policed? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Democratic debate: Elizabeth Warren evades question about tax rises
New front-runner Elizabeth Warren was on the defensive over how she would pay for her spending plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Chaos as Hong Kong's Carrie Lam tries to give 'state of the union'
City leader Carrie Lam's 'state of the union' address dissolves into chaos as legislators protest. from BBC News - World https...
Turkey-Syria offensive: Erdogan rejects US ceasefire call
The Turkish leader says the operation will achieve its objectives, despite growing US pressure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33yTw...
Kim Jong-un: North Korean leader rides horse up sacred mountain
Pictures released by state media show Kim Jong-un galloping on a white horse across Mount Paektu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35E...
Hong Kong protests: US lawmakers pass Human Rights and Democracy Act
The House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind Hong Kong's protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IUE6vz
Viewpoint: Syria could be beginning of end for Trump
Syria is a disaster of the president's own making and could cost him the election, says PJ Crowley. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Mexico: Army deployed after police killed in ambush
Monday's attack in the western Michoacán state is blamed on a powerful drug cartel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONziM9
Democratic front-runners are tested in TV debate
Joe Biden is under siege, Bernie Sanders is recovering from a heart attack, and Elizabeth Warren may face new scrutiny. from BBC News - Wo...
Indian skyscrapers to be brought down in controlled implosions
Thousands of people will watch their homes implode in southern India after a high court ruling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32l52...
The world's first artificial womb for humans
Doctors in the Netherlands say they are within 10 years of creating a 'second' womb for premature babies. from BBC News - World ht...
India newborn girl found in shallow grave 'fighting for life'
She was found by a local man burying his own stillborn daughter at the village cemetery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32k7W3Z
Brazil building collapse: Seven-storey block crashes down in Fortaleza
Firefighters fear that more than a dozen people may be buried underneath the rubble in Fortaleza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32h...
Dutch family 'waiting for end of time' discovered in basement
A man with six children spent nine years in a secret room at a Dutch farm, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32k7piD
Lebanon calls for help as forest fires spread
The worst fires in decades started in the western mountains and have spread into Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33yEJm6
What can these caps tell us about children and race?
A picture of three children wearing stocking caps has sparked conversations about inclusivity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35A3r7z
Turkey-Syria offensive: Russia vows to prevent clashes with Assad forces
Moscow says it will not allow fighting between the two, amid Turkey's offensive in northern Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Catalonia crisis: Tempers fray as jail terms renew Spain row
Roads and rail links were severed and protests erupted after Catalan leaders were jailed for sedition. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
African swine fever: Australia expels Vietnamese woman over pork haul
The Vietnamese woman is the first person to be sent home under strict new laws to keep out swine fever. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Men and boys chained up at Nigeria Islamic 'school'
Police say dozens of males were freed in a raid on the institution in Katsina state, Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31g3p1n
LeBron James on NBA-China row: Morey tweet was 'misinformed'
The basketball superstar said Daryl Morey was "misinformed" when he tweeted about Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Netflix sued in interrogation technique row
The company behind an interrogation technique is suing Netflix and director Ava DuVernay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MLrrft
'Tortured' and shackled pupils freed from Nigerian Islamic school
Police find 67 pupils with chains on their ankles at an Islamic boarding school in the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OM1M8S
Trump inquiry: Bolton called Giuliani a hand grenade, ex-official says
John Bolton likened the lawyer's efforts to pressure Ukraine to a “drug deal”, lawmakers hear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Typhoon Hagibis: Homeless men denied shelter in middle of typhoon
The case has caused huge debate in Japan - and now the prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has weighed in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Pharrell says he's 'embarrassed' by Blurred Lines lyrics
The singer says the backlash made him realise some of his songs "catered" to a "chauvinist culture". from BBC News - W...
US treasury chief Mnuchin in China tariff warning
Tariffs on $156bn of Chinese goods will be imposed if a trade deal is not finalised by December, Steve Mnuchin says. from BBC News - World...
US police officer charged over bedroom shooting
Aaron Dean is charged with murder over the shooting of Atatiana Jefferson in her home in Fort Worth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo share Booker Prize
Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo become the first authors to jointly win the Booker Prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OI...
British holidaymakers 'traumatised' after arrest at US border
The young couple are being held in an immigration centre with their three-month-old baby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bzasd
Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust
A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift....
North v South Korea: Welcome to the world's strangest football derby
North and South Korea are set to play a World Cup qualifier just as relations are at a new low. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31hfx...
'Islamic State' children: How do they get home?
Returning foreign children from detention camps in Syria involves legal and political obstacles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bdp...
Moratorium Day: The day that millions of Americans marched
On 15 October 1969, millions of people in the US marched to call for an end to the Vietnam War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bnhb...
Nobel economics prize winner: I want to inspire women
Esther Duflo, who won the prize as part of a team of three, is only the second woman since 1969 to win. from BBC News - World https://ift....
China's Study the Great Nation app 'enables spying via back door'
Study the Great Nation could be used to monitor phone-users' activity, a security firm warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VE...
Gulf tanker attacks: Iran releases photos of 'attacked' ship
Tehran says the photos are evidence that an Iranian-flagged tanker was attacked last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MGgFqQ
Typhoon Hagibis: Satellites show Japan rivers in flood
Satellite images show extent of flooding as Japanese rivers burst their banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33yB5Jg
Florida woman reunited with missing dog 12 years later
Dutchess the fox terrier was found nearly 1,000 miles (1,609km) away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35AqrTM
Australia town scales up search for stray boa constrictor
"This thing would take a full-sized kangaroo mate, no problem," a local snake catcher says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Turkey-Syria offensive: Syrian army heads north after Kurdish deal
President Assad's forces move towards border towns after reaching a deal with Kurdish forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VG...
Budapest election: Hungary's Orban in shock defeat
The poll represents the first electoral blow to the nationalist prime minister in nearly a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Euro 2020: Uefa probes Turkey footballers' military salute
Players salute their nation's troops fighting in Syria during an international match with Albania. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Vietnam pulls Abominable film over South China Sea map
The DreamWorks film features a map illustrating China's claims in the disputed sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VE7fjL
K-pop star Sulli found dead aged 25
The former F(x) band member was found dead by her manager from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IPH4kJ
Paris police killings: Five arrested over knife attack
They are said to have links to the man who killed four colleagues at the Paris police HQ on 3 October. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Newborn girl found alive in shallow grave in India
Police say they are are looking for the parents of the newborn and trying to find out who buried her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump 2020 campaign disavows parody media massacre video
The video shows a Trump figure attacking figures tagged with names of news groups like the BBC and CNN. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Kashmir conflict: Mobile services restored after 72 days
After 72 days, millions of mobiles have once again become operational in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OMj71M
David Eastman: Australian wrongfully jailed for 19 years wins payout
David Eastman was acquitted last year of killing one of Australia’s most senior police officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OKY...
Cooking gas cylinder blast kills 10 in India
The blast took place in a two-storey home in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2peUkZt
Ecuador withdraws fuel subsidy ban in deal to stop protests
An agreement is struck after talks in Quito between the government and indigenous leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IPgmsv
Canadian PM Trudeau shrugs off security threat
The prime minister appeared at a rally in a bulletproof vest and surrounded by uniformed officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M...
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys 110,000 rescuers after worst storm in decades
The typhoon has moved away from land - but left in its wake a trail of destruction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qbI5x9
Spain braced for verdict in Catalan separatists' trial
Twelve politicians and activists face sedition charges over an independence referendum in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oDZU...
The British girl who went to meet her death row pen pal
"We were the only white people on the bus - and the only people to get off at death row." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Poland election: Governing party claims victory after exit poll
The conservative nationalist Law and Justice party is on course for a majority, an exit poll predicts. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Sexual violence in South Africa: 'Our cops are supposed to protect us'
Norma Ka Mbele tells her story, amid protests over high rates of sexual violence in South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32b...
The pink dolphins giving people their lives back
A physiotherapist working with wild dolphins in the Amazon river has helped more than 600 children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Scorsese: 'We went to Netflix because Hollywood didn't want us'
"We could not get any financing from the Hollywood studios", the legendary director says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Turkey-Syria offensive: Kurds reach deal with Syrian army
Syrian government forces will be deployed along Syria's northern border to halt Turkey's assault. from BBC News - World https://if...
Hong Kong protests: President Xi warns of "crushed bodies"
China's president says trying to divide China will end in "crushed bodies" in a warning to Hong Kong. from BBC News - World ...
Turkey-Syria offensive: US 'to evacuate 1,000 troops' as Turkey advances
The US defence secretary says Turkey may push further than expected in its anti-Kurdish assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B4t...
Ottmar Hitzfeld Stadium: What's it like to play at Europe's 'highest' football stadium?
It's so remote you can only get there by cable car but what is it like to play at Europe's 'highest' football pitch? from ...
Hunter Biden to step down from China board amid Trump attacks
The move by the son of former US Vice-President Joe Biden follows attacks by President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Brigid Kosgei breaks Paula Radcliffe's women's marathon record
Brigid Kosgei claims a new women's marathon world record in Chicago, beating the time set by Britain's Paula Radcliffe in 2003. fr...
Coco Gauff wins first WTA title beating Jelena Ostapenko in Linz Open final
Coco Gauff wins her first WTA title by beating former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-3 1-6 6-2 in the Linz Open final. from BBC N...
Typhoon Hagibis: Rescuers deployed in wake of deadly storm
Troops and rescue workers are battling flooding and landslides after the strongest storm to hit Japan in 60 years. from BBC News - World h...
Simone Biles wins record 24th world medal
Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history by winning her 24th medal with gold on the balance beam. fr...
Black woman shot dead by Texas police through bedroom window
Atatiana Jefferson, 28, was at home with her nephew when she shot and killed by a Fort Worth officer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Tunisia election: Nabil Karoui and Kais Saied vie for presidency
Tunisians are choosing between a flamboyant media mogul, and a law professor nicknamed "the robot". from BBC News - World https:...
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan deploys military rescuers as deadly storm hits
At least 18 people died after one of the strongest storms in years hit central Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35w7vWz
Marvel Comics at 80: From bankruptcy threat to billions at the box office
Marvel is celebrating 80 years of making comics and its rise to one of Hollywood's biggest names. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Scratched images explore Australia's past
Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her latest project exploring Australia's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35mwLyl
'Somebody answered my dead brother's number'
Ruth Murray wanted to stay connected to her late brother but then a stranger answered his phone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/313V...
The blind and visually impaired women checking for breast cancer
In an innovative project in Colombia, blind and visually impaired women check for signs of breast cancer. from BBC News - World https://if...
‘I take out anger and sadness through art’
Amina Art Ansari, whose paintings hang in Windsor Castle, has set up an art studio in Islamabad where she uses art therapy to help her stude...
Your pictures on the theme of 'street art'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "street art". from BBC News - World htt...
Seeking a music star in Rwanda... and finding one
For record producers, finding new musicians is a constant quest but for this couple, the hunt took them far. from BBC News - World https:/...
Thomas Cook collapse a big threat to Spain's tourist industry
The sudden demise of Thomas Cook has left the tour industry and its staff in limbo in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHOhDq
California becomes first US state to ban animal fur products
From 2023, residents cannot manufacture or sell items made from animal fur. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35xj1kf
Ecuador protests: President imposes curfew amid worsening violence
President Moreno vows to restore order just hours after protest leaders agree to talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OJlRwC
Turkey Syria offensive: Guarding IS prisons no longer a priority, say Kurds
Kurdish forces under attack from Turkey in Syria say they need to focus on protecting their cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Typhoon Hagibis: Two feared dead in Japanese storm
Two people are thought to have died and dozens have been injured as Typoon Hagibis hits Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/329xVuV
Ecuador protests: Unrest continues over fuel price hikes
Ecuador sees another day of unrest as protests continue in Quito over the government fuel price hikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Burkina Faso mosque attack kills 15 worshippers
The attack prompted many people to flee the northern village of Salmossi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33qQI5a
Parachutist hits lamp-post on Spain's national day in Madrid
Luis Fernando Pozo was not badly hurt and later met the royal family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2McoZj8
Neighbours creator Reg Watson dies aged 93
Former stars of the popular soap opera pay tribute to "a legend" and a "pioneer of drama". from BBC News - World https...
India's Narendra Modi's litter picking 'plog' on beach
The Indian Prime Minister launched a 'clean India' campaign in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OIiRAC
Turkey Syria offensive: Fierce battle rages in Ras al-Ain
Turkish forces say they have seized Ras al-Ain as they press the offensive against Kurdish forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I...
Eliud Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon mark by 20 seconds
Eliud Kipchoge becomes the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours, beating the mark by 20 seconds. from BBC News - World https...
Robert Forster: Jackie Brown star dies aged 78
The Oscar-nominated actor died of brain cancer in Los Angeles on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32a96iC
Hanoi Train Street: 'I think my home is very special'
Authorities have shut down cafes and banned crowds at one of the city's most popular tourist spots. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Turning Paris's underground car parks into mushrooms farms
Paris is renovating many of its underground car parks and some are now growing mushrooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35qGaF5
Turkey Syria offensive: US builds pressure to halt incursion against Kurds
Washington warns of sanctions unless the advance into Syria stops, but Ankara vows to press on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MxcA...
Kevin McAleenan: US Homeland Security chief steps down
Kevin McAleenan was the fourth person to head the agency and oversaw Donald Trump's border policies. from BBC News - World https://ift...
'Sex for grades': Undercover in West African universities
What happens behind closed doors at some of West Africa’s most prestigious universities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/335PZGs
Tattoos in Japan: The eye-watering art thousands cross the world for
Once the sign of a hardened criminal, Japan’s taboo tattoos are winning a legion of new foreign fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India's nine-year-old skateboarding sensation
Kamali is starring in a short film about her life, which has been selected for next year's Oscars. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Butterflies, birds and zebras: The magic of animal motion
Shortlisted entries for the Royal Society of Biology Photography Competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LQMjCC
The week in pictures
A selection of some of the most striking news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M81l7j
Haiti unrest: Protesters forced back from president's home
The death of a prominent journalist inflames violent protests calling on Jovenel Moïse to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/311...
Fadak Alfayadh: The refugee who wants to meet you
Fadak Alfayadh felt increasingly unwelcome in Australia as a young migrant - and it set her on a mission. from BBC News - World https://if...
Typhoon Hagibis: Japan braces itself for powerful storm
Typhoon Hagibis could be the worst in Japan since 1958, when more than 1,200 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIn5EN
Saddleridge fire: Thousands flee wildfire raging round Los Angeles
One of the fires was sparked by a bin lorry that dumped burning rubbish near tinder-dry vegetation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ringo Starr: Abbey Road wasn't meant to be The Beatles' last album
Ringo Starr says that Abbey Road was never intended to be the band's swansong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B8wYXP
Renault ousts chief executive Thierry Bolloré in 'coup'
Thierry Bolloré is abruptly dismissed by the French carmaker after only nine months in the role. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IF4...
Alexei Leonov: First person to walk in space dies aged 85
Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov floated above the Earth for 12 minutes in 1965. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35mz8B7
German Halle gunman admits far-right synagogue attack
Stephan Balliet confesses to the killing of two people, during a hearing with an investigating judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ukraine conflict: Can election deal in east finally bring peace?
An agreement to hold elections in Ukraine's separatist-held areas threatens to polarise the country. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Tekashi 6ix9ine 'signs new £8m record deal in prison'
Tekashi, real name Daniel Hernandez, is awaiting sentencing for racketeering and firearms charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed wins
Ethiopia's prime minister - who made peace with bitter foe Eritrea - wins the Nobel Peace Prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tunisia election: The 'robot' and the pasta magnate freed from jail
Some are calling Tunisia's Sunday run-off election a "catastrophe" after two outsiders emerged from the first round. from BB...
Turkey Syria offensive: Dozens killed as assault continues
Dozens of fighters from the Kurdish-led SDF are reported killed and the first Turkish soldier dies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Iranian oil tanker on fire after explosion off Saudi coast - reports
Reports say oil is spilling into the Red Sea following an explosion on the tanker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32iyNNO
Canada election: Key takeaways from the final leaders' debate
Will this debate break the deadlock between Justin Trudeau's Liberals and the Conservatives? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OyG...
Why Starbucks? The brands being attacked in Hong Kong
For Hong Kong businesses, voicing support for China or the police can make them a target. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31584mz
Kmart abduction case: Australian jailed for molesting girl
The man molested a seven-year-old girl after luring her away from the toy aisle of a Kmart store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2on...
Ecuador protesters take eight police officers hostage
Demonstrators paraded the seven police men and one police woman on a stage amid nationwide protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
F1 qualifying postponed in Japan as typhoon nears
Formula 1 has cancelled all activities at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday as a result of the threat of Typhoon Hagibis. from BBC News ...
Tashpolat Tiyip: The Uighur leading geographer who vanished in China
Friends say Tashpolat Tiyip's secret prosecution is part of a wider crackdown on Uighur intellectuals. from BBC News - World https://i...
Shocked Germans face new outbreak of far-right terror
Jewish people in Halle told the BBC they experience anti-Semitic abuse and false promises from politicians. from BBC News - World https://...
Holy tech! Churches try new ways to connect
Churches are increasingly using social media and specialist software to help their congregations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IG...
Trump optimistic about US-China trade talks
Markets have edged higher amid renewed optimism over the talks, despite diplomatic tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/327DKZQ
Few convinced by Apple's case for Hong Kong app removal
Apple's removal of an app used to track Hong Kong police leads to claims it was bowing to Beijing pressure. from BBC News - World http...
US Republicans seek sanctions on Turkey over Syria
"I hope we can mediate," Donald Trump says, as concerns grow in the US over Turkey's move into Syria. from BBC News - World ...
Iran football: Women attend first match in decades
In a historic moment, female football fans in Iran attend the World Cup qualifier against Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Kerala cyanide killing: Crowd boos family poisoning suspect in India
Jolly Shaju is alleged to have poisoned six relatives to death with cyanide over 14 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2p490ud
Trump donors charged in campaign finance case
The two have been working with Mr Trump's lawyer to discredit Democratic candidate Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IC...
Mozambique election observer killed by 'elite police' in drive-by shooting
Religious leaders decry the shooting, just days ahead of elections, as the "spirit of tyranny". from BBC News - World https://if...
German synagogue shooting was far-right terror, justice minister says
Authorities say the suspect was planning a massacre at the synagogue in the eastern city of Halle from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/315...
Stalker 'found Japanese singer through reflection in her eyes'
A Japanese man accused of assaulting a singer says he located her through the reflection in her eyes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israel cave bones: Early humans 'conserved food to eat later'
Early humans living 200,000-420,000 years ago were previously not thought capable of such planning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Bicky Burger removes 'sickening, irresponsible' Facebook ad
A Belgian firm apologises for an ad showing a man punching a woman for handing him the wrong burger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Turkey Syria offensive: Heavy fighting on second day of assault
Tens of thousands of people flee as the operation in Kurdish-held areas enters its second day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3234hrt
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