Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'
Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone. from BBC News - World https:/...
Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'
The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33AbcIC
Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election
The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?
How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Dteuy
HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle
War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R...
Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches
Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil
A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners
New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch? from BBC News - World https://ift...
'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger
Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment from BBC News - World https://...
Cambodia's first gay dance company
Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37RRg77
AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why. from BBC News -...
China due to introduce face scans for mobile users
Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Malta businessman charged over journalist murder
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech is charged with complicity in the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia from BBC News - World...
The Hague stabbing: Dutch police arrest suspect
A 35-year-old is detained over Friday's attack in which three teenagers were injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L8t1rz
Facebook bows to Singapore's 'fake news' law with post 'correction'
It is the first time the social media giant has added a correction to a post under the new law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q9QY...
Brazil's Bolsonaro says DiCaprio gave cash 'to set Amazon on fire'
The Hollywood actor dismisses Jair Bolsonaro's claim he "gave money to set the Amazon on fire". from BBC News - World https:...
North Korea threatens Japan with 'real ballistic missile'
North Korea calls Japan's leader an "imbecile" and "political dwarf" in a row over its latest test. from BBC News ...
Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease
Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
What's it like to be 'cancelled'?
YouTuber and make-up artist Manny Gutierrez found himself an outcast following an online feud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R4GnsE
Desi Bouterse: Suriname president gets 20 years in jail for murder
Desi Bouterse was found guilty of ordering the execution of 15 political opponents in 1982. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Pz7qK
Chile football season called off early amid protests
All matches were suspended six weeks ago due to security concerns amid anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33A6...
Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders
The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q...
Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas
Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37NXxRm
Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India
The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests
Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora. from BBC News - World https://...
How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case
Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6r133
Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views
Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'
The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Abril Pérez Sagaón: Shooting sparks feminist outcry in Mexico
Abril Pérez Sagaón's husband - the ex-CEO of Amazon Mexico - is wanted for questioning after her death. from BBC News - World https://...
New Ibrahimovic statue vandalised in Malmo
The statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Malmo's stadium is vandalised on the day it was announced he had invested in a rival club. from BB...
Iraq unrest: Top Shia cleric condemns Iraq protest shootings
Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has suggested lawmakers withdraw support from the government. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide
The German carmaker said the move was necessary to invest in the changeover to electric cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ORCTam
Indian vet, 27, allegedly raped and murdered in Hyderabad
The 27-year-old woman's death in the southern city of Hyderabad has angered people in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37MT...
Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta suspect will not get immunity
PM Joseph Muscat says businessman Yorgen Fenech will not get immunity in exchange for information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R...
Black Friday protest: French activists block Amazon warehouse
French activists threaten a "Black Day for Amazon" as they criticise its environmental impact. from BBC News - World https://ift...
K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape
Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong Hun are found guilty of gang raping unconscious drunk women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33oBNbq
Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods
The badges - which featured a cartoon character known as Miss Period - led to complaints. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ox877y
How Trump talks about women - and does it matter?
Donald Trump has a history of controversial comments about women, but are his attacks really gendered? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims
Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OR97md
Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution
A huge wildlife haven is at risk as Russian coal ships exploit melting Arctic ice in Siberia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34tB2Pv
Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors'
Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide". from BBC News - W...
Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?
The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34uSNhj
Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack
The men had planned to use machetes and explosives to maximise casualties in central Melbourne. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QY87...
Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review
The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35KOj6M
Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building
The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia. from BBC News - World https://if...
Donald Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving
The president paid a surprise visit to US soldiers and said the US and the Taliban have been engaged in talks. from BBC News - World https...
Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved
An oppressive public order law that was used to regulate women's behaviour has also been repealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
‘I got HIV my first time’
Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DwvYOp
Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'
Three women tell us why having a mastectomy never made them feel less of a woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OX3ZNv
Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene
Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging. from BBC News - World ...
Makeup vlogger reignites Chinese domestic violence debate
He Yuhong was famous for transforming her face - and has now sparked a national conversation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R10bNx
Hong Kong protests: China warns US over Human Rights and Democracy Act
Beijing says it will take firm counter-measures if Washington continues "down the wrong path". from BBC News - World https://ift...
Pragya Thakur: India MP sacked from panel for calling Gandhi killer 'a patriot'
Indian politician Pragya Thakur is dropped from a key defence panel after her comments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DpgbRE
Facebook posts corrected under Singapore 'fake news' law
Singapore orders two Facebook users to make corrections after accusing them of "falsehoods". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Jaskanwal stopped wearing his turban after being bullied
Struggling with his identity, Jaskanwal recently decided to start wearing it again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OOFge5
Iraq creating 'crisis cells' to quell unrest
Thousands have taken to the streets since 1 October to demand more jobs, and an end to corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q...
Why Australia is expecting a long and dangerous summer
Already ravaged by bushfires and drought, the nation is not forecast to experience much relief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XSFS...
Gordon Sondland: US ambassador to EU accused of sexual misconduct
Three women say Gordon Sondland made unwanted sexual contact in business settings - which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Immunotherapy offers hope for men with prostate cancer
A small number of men were "super responders" and remained well even after the trial ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mount Erebus disaster: The plane crash that changed New Zealand
The Mount Erebus tourist plane disaster killed 257 people and would have a lasting legacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OQb6qU
The parents raising their kids on the road
Two families describe showing their children the world, while one mum-to-be explains why she hopes to follow suit. from BBC News - World h...
Rwanda leads fight against cervical cancer in Africa
Rwanda's ambitious bid to tackle cervical cancer is inspiring other African countries to follow suit. from BBC News - World https://if...
What Trump wants from global trade
President Trump believes the US is being unfairly treated by other countries when it comes to trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Southeast Asian Games off to a rocky start in the Philippines
Complaints include visiting athletes sleeping on floors and event venues still under construction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Ravi Kumar Atheist: The Indian man fighting to be godless
Ravi Kumar's quest for a legal document recognising him as an atheist has got him into trouble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands
Apple Maps now shows Crimea - annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - as part of Russia, when viewed there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Sydney 'lockout' laws: Australian city ends controversial bar curfews
Australia's largest city will almost completely remove laws blamed for ruining its nightlife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XV...
Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'
The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen
Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who criticised China's treatment of Muslims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?
Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pXH2Bf
Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law
The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling". from BBC News - World https://...
Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf
Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion
Falesi Mwajomba and a group of cervical cancer survivors are encouraging other women to get screened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
HIV-positive sperm bank opens in New Zealand
Sperm Positive, a world-first, has launched in a bid to fight stigma around the illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34qE1s8
Black Friday: US couple charge shoppers to queue
A US couple are trying to make money out of sitting in Black Friday queues for shoppers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37J2mva
Kidney transplant given to wrong patient in New Jersey hospital
The New Jersey hospital said the transplant was intended for another patient with the same name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Onw...
Port Neches: Huge blast at Texas chemical plant
At least two people have been injured in the explosion at the Port Neches plant, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYeUp0
Russian cows get VR headsets 'to reduce anxiety'
The herd was shown "a unique summer field simulation program" in a bid to boost milk yields. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Taiwan born actor Godfrey Gao dies after collapsing on set
The Taiwanese-Canadian, 35, collapsed while taking part in a race on a Chinese variety show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OLrKId
Islamists sentenced to death for 2016 cafe attack
Seven Islamists are sentenced to death for an attack on a Bangladesh café where 22 people, mostly foreigners, were killed. from BBC News -...
Katie Price declared bankrupt at High Court
A hearing is told the TV personality and model failed to stick to a plan to repay her debts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QSUEZF
Thai deer dead with 7kg of rubbish in stomach
Among the items found in the deer's stomach were instant coffee sachets, rubber gloves and a towel. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trump to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists
The announcement prompted Mexico to request an urgent meeting with US officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34mlRI4
Essex lorry deaths: Victims' remains arrive back in Vietnam
The bodies of 16 of the 39 migrants found dead in a lorry are being returned to their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OrKy...
Australia bushfires: Firefighter accused of arson in 'ultimate betrayal'
The allegations are the "ultimate betrayal" to crews desperately fighting bushfires, chiefs say. from BBC News - World https://i...
Bolivia crisis: Interim leader appoints first US envoy in 11 years
The country's interim leader has vowed to overturn many of ex-President Evo Morales' policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The YouTuber with 26 billion views
Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel. from BBC News - World h...
Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'
The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining". from BBC News - World https://ift....
UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank
The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37GqAq1
Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'
A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands
A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table
Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Can you charge different customers different amounts?
Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Iran protests: Videos reveal crackdown regime tried to hide from world
Social media is painting a picture of a government crackdown bloodier than many had feared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXBY7c
Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali
As Islamist militant violence escalates France wants the the rest of Europe to join the deadly fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation
India's prime minister has said defecating in the open has ended in rural India - but is that true? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Thirteen French troops killed in helicopter crash in Mali
Thousands of French troops are in the region to support the fight against Islamist militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONNZNo
Malta Caruana murder: PM chief of staff Schembri resigns
Maltese police escalate their inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37CMIBB
Climate change: 'Bleak' outlook as carbon emissions gap grows
The UN says nations must "dramatically strengthen" carbon cuts to avoid dangerous climate change. from BBC News - World https://...
Albania: Powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Tirana
At least one person has died, a Defence Ministry spokeswoman confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KUUoFE
Koala seen in rescue from Australian bushfires dies
Lewis the koala drew wide attention after a woman plucked him from burning bushland using her shirt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hong Kong elections: Chinese media attempt to downplay results
There has been only muted reporting of elections which saw huge wins for the pro-democracy movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Malaysia grants reprieve to Australian 'love scam' drug mule
Maria Exposto says she was tricked into transporting drugs after falling for an online romance scam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient
A kidney usually weighs between 120-150g, so this was one of the heaviest on record, doctors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33k...
Georgia police use water cannons on protesters in Tbilisi
Activists have also been detained at anti-government demonstrations, an opposition leader says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37FGA...
Westpac bank chief quits amid money laundering scandal
Westpac bank is accused of 23 million law breaches, including possible links to child exploitation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Trump impeachment: White House aides can be made to testify
A judge rules White House staff be made to testify before Congress, despite claims of immunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XL2E...
Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut
The Chinese e-commerce giant has begun trading in Asia after completing this year's biggest share sale. from BBC News - World https://...
Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King
Police say the body is yet to be formally identified, but they believe it is 25-year-old Aslan King. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago
It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March. from BBC News - World https://if...
What we can all learn from this deathbed photo
An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal
The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened? from BBC News - World https...
AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why. from BBC News -...
How China is building a world-beating phone network
While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home. from BBC News - World https://if...
Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change
How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QPRKon
Spanish accents spoken in the United States
More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid
Police have released footage showing the moment thieves smashed open a cabinet to steal jewellery considered "priceless". from B...
What links street protests around the world?
This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer
Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Could Victoria Falls dry up?
The effects of severe drought and climate change are having an impact on Victoria Falls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OGrwSB
Indian court says world 'laughing' at smog
Northern parts of India have been blanketed in smog for weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KRCUKg
DR Congo workers for Feronia made impotent by pesticides - HRW
A UK government-funded firm is accused of not doing enough to protect workers in DR Congo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33fmBgM
Uruguay election too close to call, electoral court says
Conservative candidate Luis Lacalle has a narrow lead but the electoral court says it needs more time. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Taylor Swift makes American Music Awards history
Taylor Swift is the new record holder for the most American Music Awards. She has won 29. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KMCwN9
Israel's deportation of Human Rights Watch activist condemned
The government terminated Omar Shakir's residency permit, saying he supported a boycott of Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hitler items bought by Lebanese businessman to thwart neo-Nazis
Lebanese businessman Abdallah Chatila gives purchases including Hitler's hat to Israeli fundraisers. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Dresden Green Vault robbery: Thieves break into treasure museum
It is feared that diamonds and other jewels have been stolen from a world-famous German collection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Sarah Hanson-Young: Australia senator wins defamation case
Australian Sarah Hanson-Young said her reputation was damaged by comments from a male opponent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OfT5...
Australia woman charged with murder after toddlers die in hot car
Temperatures at the time the two children were discovered was about 31C (88F). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DbuUiY
Hong Kong elections: A winner and loser in historic poll result
Hong Kong is celebrating historic district council election results including pro-democracy wins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s7...
Hong Kong elections: Carrie Lam promises 'open mind' after election rout
An unprecedented win for the pro-democracy camp puts more pressure on Hong Kong's leader to listen. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Frozen 2 rakes in $127m at its US box office debut
Expectations were high for the sequel of Frozen, which became a global phenomenon after its 2013 release. from BBC News - World https://if...
HIV in Pakistan: 'Our children's lives are at stake'
After Pakistan suffered its biggest HIV outbreak this year, we look at the human cost to its children. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs
Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence? from BBC News - World ...
Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'
The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'
Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill. from BBC News - World https://...
Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'
Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP
Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case
Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34i7rbU
Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'
Activists say military-grade cans are being fatally shot at people in anti-government protests in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly
As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Of9q...
China's secret 'brainwashing' camps
Official documents, seen by BBC Panorama, show how inmates are locked up, indoctrinated and punished. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Queen Hind cargo ship carrying 14,000 sheep overturns off Romania
An operation to rescue the animals is under way after the ship capsized off Romania's port of Midia. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Michael Bloomberg joins 2020 US presidential race
The former mayor of New York announces his candidacy, saying that "the stakes could not be higher". from BBC News - World https:...
Dutch doctor dies after contracting Lassa fever in Sierra Leone
The doctor got the viral haemorrhagic illness in Sierra Leone, and was flown home for treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOU...
Philippines: President Duterte's fierce rival stripped of 'drug czar' post
A critic of the president's war on drugs, Vice-President Leni Robredo was only appointed this month. from BBC News - World https://ift...
K-Pop artist Goo Hara found dead at home aged 28
Police say the cause of death of the former member of K-Pop girl band Kara is under investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D...
Farm troubles raise risk for Trump in trade talks
The US-China trade war has taken its toll on farmers and bankruptcies are on the rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KLg4DR
Pope urges abolition of nuclear weapons during Japan visit
Pope Francis also says the possession of nuclear weapons is "not the answer" for global peace. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Iraq protests: Security forces open fire on protesters
At least four people have been killed in southern Iraq as anti-government protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOyyDE
Cybertruck: Tesla truck gets 150,00 orders after launch hiccup
Elon Musk boasts of high demand despite the truck's windows shattering during its launch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rkh4bl
DR Congo plane carrying 17 people crashes into town
Officials say there have been casualties, but have not given details. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33dRUZo
Iraq protests: 'We are running a marathon for peace'
A group of young people in Baghdad found a different way to protest against the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37w2Ncf
Why do billions of people still not have glasses?
It's thought 2.5 billion people could benefit from technology first developed in the 1200s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QyNL...
'I'm Hispanic but can't speak Spanish'
Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KwIQbj
Flip Schulke: Photographer who links US civil rights movement to Berlin Wall
Flip Schulke photographed America's civil rights movement, and the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Gang Starr: The bizarre story behind their final album
How a posthumous album from one of hip-hop's most influential duos was held to "ransom". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Lucette Destouches: Last witness to France's collaborationist regime
The story of a French dancer who wound up with pro-Nazi collaborators in a German castle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33k7zq9
Why is Instagram deleting the accounts of hundreds of porn stars?
Adult performers say it has unfairly removed their accounts, despite no explicit images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35uPo2o
The Japanese Christians forced to trample on Christ
Many who refused were tortured, forced into boiling hot springs or suspended upside down in excrement. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Congo student: ‘I skip meals to buy online data’
People in DR Congo spend 26% of the average income to get online - a luxury too far for many. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KNDf0A
Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest
They stormed the football field and urged the two universities to stop investing in fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQ...
US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital
The Supreme Court's most senior liberal justice, 86, suffered chills and a fever, the court said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The Indian painters reviving Cheriyal, a 500-year-old art form
The Cheriyal style of painting is unique to the southern Indian state of Telangana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KP25wT
Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show
The Congolese basketballer racks up millions of views cooking unusual food on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35o2CxI
Colombia protests: Troops stay on streets as unrest continues
Police fired tear gas at protesters, as anti-government protests entered their third day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33hsQR0
Man found dead in apartment 'died three years ago'
The US Navy veteran lived alone in Dallas, but his family say they had reported him missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33fqNNx
Femicide: Big rallies across France to condemn domestic violence
At least 115 women are believed to have been killed this year by their partners in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34ezWan
Egypt animal mummies showcased at Saqqara near Cairo
The mummies, including cats, crocodiles, cobras, were found at the Saqqara necropolis near Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D9...
Claudia Ruf: German police start DNA testing hundreds over murder
Investigators hoping to solve the cold case of Claudia Ruf, 11, start DNA tests on hundreds of men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Lebanon protest: Expats return for Independence Day demonstration
Demonstrators against corruption and the ruling elite on Independence Day were joined by Lebanese people from around the world. from BBC N...
Hong Kong protesters hope poll will send message to China
Pro-democracy groups in the territory are urging people not to disrupt Sunday's local elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Malaysia's last known Sumatran rhino dies
The species is now extinct in Malaysia, with fewer than 100 animals believed to exist elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QLv...
Samoa measles outbreak worsens with death toll reaching 22
Close to 2,000 people are infected in the Pacific nation, which has declared a state of emergency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q...
Kenya landslide: At least 24 killed after heavy rains
At least 24 people are feared dead after heavy rain sparks deadly landslides in western Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33efwg8
'Chinese spy' seeking asylum in Australia - reports
Wang "William" Liqiang claims to have information on operations in Hong Kong and Taiwan, reports say. from BBC News - World http...
Democratic Republic of Congo to inaugurate national museum
A new museum, funded by South Korea, may pave the way to the repatriation of items taken during colonisation. from BBC News - World https:...
Trump impeachment inquiry: Released records reveal Pompeo-Giuliani contacts
Records are said to show a "paper trail" to a smear campaign against the ex-US ambassador to Ukraine. from BBC News - World http...
South Korea to continue intelligence-sharing pact with Japan
Seoul announces a last-minute decision to renew the accord, threatened by a long-running dispute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oc...
Colombia protests: Curfew covers all Bogotá amid fresh protests
Tear gas is used to disperse protesters marching against the government of President Iván Duque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rgk...
Should workers be allowed to nap at work?
The US government has issued a directive banning sleeping at work. But sleep experts say they should reconsider. from BBC News - World htt...
The best photos rejected from the National Portrait Gallery's Taylor Wessing prize
Celebrating the best images that failed to win the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize. from BBC News - World https://i...
Extreme queuing: Five days in line to see favourite band
For music fans who want to get close to their favourite band, there's only one way to do it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34a1...
Australia bushfires: Which animals typically fare best and worst?
As Australian forests burn, some species are better equipped to survive danger and habitat loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D6q...
Dinosaurs: Restoring Mongolia's fossil heritage
The Gobi Desert produces stunning fossils but many Mongolians never get the chance to see them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37zSo...
What happened to Mary Boyle? No body recovered
How can a six-year-old child vanish without a trace for more than 40 years – the story of Ireland’s Mary Boyle? from BBC News - World http...
Week in Pictures: 16-22 November 2019
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XDca5r
Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death
The BBC has heard testimony that the teachings of spiritual influencer Teal Swan may have contributed to the suicides of at least two of her...
Trump says envoy Marie Yovanovitch refused to hang his photo
After two weeks of impeachment hearings, Mr Trump attacked the witnesses and defended his actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Woman arrested for church knife attack 'over faux fur boots'
Meredith Lowell, 35, targeted the woman in a church because of her footwear local police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35rgLds
US domestic abuse victim pretends to order pizza to alert 911
She managed to call 911 without alerting the alleged attacker, using a long-rumoured tactic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35reD5K
Putin vows to perfect mystery rocket after engine mishap
The Russian president meets widows of engineers killed in a nuclear rocket engine blast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34aZBAx
Scooter Braun breaks his silence on Taylor Swift 'feud'
"I think people need have a conversation," says the music mogul, who owns Swift's first six albums. from BBC News - World ht...
Elon Musk's new Tesla Cybertruck smashed during demo
During a demo for the new Tesla 'Cybertruck', Elon Musk had an embarrassing moment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QF1CRO
Chaayos cafe: Indian cafe's facial recognition use sparks anger
Experts are worried about private companies using the technology in the absence of privacy laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XCD...
Victoria's Secret cancels fashion show amid ratings drop
Television audiences for the show have slumped and the brand said its marketing needs to "evolve". from BBC News - World https:/...
Global epidemic' of childhood inactivity
Report shows 81% don't exercise enough with effects on health, brain development and social skills. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Bacterial allies make dengue fever cases dive
Scientists infected mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria to make it harder for them to spread disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Grace Millane murder: 'Verdict of murder welcomed by family'
A man has been found guilty of strangling British backpacker Grace Millane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/336XwEr
Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel PM defiant in face of 'coup'
The prime minister has been charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qE8pR9
Chagos Islands dispute: UK misses deadline to return control
A UN resolution in May gave the UK six months to hand back control to Mauritius. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QMCI2u
Dubai Air Show: The challenges for us all in flying green
Sustainable, renewable and green: environmental goals the aviation industry is now grappling with. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
This week's impeachment news in three minutes
Congress heard explosive testimonies in President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KKPgDT
Serbia accuses Russia of spy plot after video leak
A video shows a meeting between a retired Serbian officer and a Russian intelligence official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oyaw0S
Dora Maar: Picasso's lover comes out from his shadow
Her fame came as Picasso's lover but an exhibition shows Dora Maar was talented in her own right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Outrage in Pakistan after feminism panel includes no women
Pakistan's Arts Council backtracks after it's derided for inviting a men-only panel on feminism. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Motorcycle taxi drivers storm Indonesia hospital to get baby's body
The group have defended their actions as "humanitarian" after the body was held over unpaid bills. from BBC News - World https:/...
Africa's top shots: 15-21 November 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34aKzLo
Pneumonia: How a bead necklace is tackling the disease in Kenya
'Village doctor' Beatrice Lokwawi explains how she uses beads to diagnose people with pneumonia. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Dutch police podcast unearths clues to decades-old murder
Can the true crime trend bring an end to one of the Netherlands’ most mysterious murders? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OaDftF
Russians under threat over video about gay man
A criminal investigation is opened over a video where children ask a gay man about his life and sexuality. from BBC News - World https://i...
Australia fires: Sea of fire races across field near Adelaide
Bushfires have hit areas near Adelaide and created a smoky haze blanketing the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qz2Aix
Boy, 12, is youngest person convicted in Hong Kong protests
The child was arrested on his way to school the day after a protest in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KFVTaH
Radar finds 145 graves buried under Florida school
Nearly all the people buried at the mid-20th Century paupers' cemetery were African Americans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Delhi pollution: The bar selling oxygen to choking city
Pollution is at dangerous levels in the Indian capital and one bar is selling fresh air - at a price. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ukraine accuses Russia of returning ships 'stripped of toilets'
Ukraine's navy accuses Moscow of removing weapons and equipment from vessels seized in the Black Sea. from BBC News - World https://if...
SpaceX Starship prototype blows its top
The US company's new rocket prototype experiences a major failure during pressurisation testing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China could 'turn off power' in the Philippines, senate hears
The revelation has led to concern in the country, which has a territorial dispute with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O7GCkR
US federal executions halted over 'potentially unlawful' method
The ruling temporarily blocks a policy ordered resumed by Attorney General William Barr in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O99...
Australia pollution: How bad are bushfires for health?
Air quality has exceeded hazardous levels in Australia's largest city, and the fires are far from over. from BBC News - World https://...
Jussie Smollett suing Chicago for malicious prosecution
The Empire actor claims he's been caused "humiliation and extreme distress" by the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coldplay 'not touring' until concerts are 'environmentally beneficial'
The band won't go on a world tour until they can make their concerts "environmentally beneficial". from BBC News - World htt...
Grace Millane trial: Accused 'eroticised' backpacker's death
Jurors in the trial of the man accused of killing Grace Millane hear closing arguments from lawyers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
A third of tropical African plants face extinction
An assessment shows rapid loss of trees, shrubs and herbs in countries such as Ethiopia and Tanzania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The garlic farmers who love President Trump
American garlic farmers say demand is rising after the US president put tariffs on Chinese imports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Why Seychelles has world's worst heroin problem
The Indian Ocean archipelago suffers from the highest rate of heroin abuse in the world, but policy makers are hopeful that rehabilitation w...
Bougainville: Will it become the world's next country?
Bougainville has gone through colonialism and a separatist war. Will it vote to become independent? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Bolivia crisis: New elections proposed as violence rages
Interim leader Jeanine Áñez asks Congress to approve new elections as violence engulfs the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Syria conflict: Who benefits from its oil?
The US is at the centre of an international row over claims to a slice of Syria's oil revenues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Russian domestic violence: Women fight back
Two years ago Russia passed a law reducing sentences for domestic violence. There is now a movement pushing back. from BBC News - World ht...
The people with voices that tech needs to recognise
Project Understood aims to improve voice recognition software for users with Down's syndrome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ow...
Brown bear attacks: Deaths spark fear in Romania
Three men die in little over a month in Romania, home to Europe's biggest brown bear population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'I made my film Fish to keep my son's dreams alive'
A film shot by a father and son, while in detention on the Hungarian-Serbian border, is shown at human rights film festivals in Europe. fr...
Diving to save Indonesia's coral reefs from plastic
Tenia Lestari leads a network of volunteer divers who clear rubbish from the coral reefs and recycle what they find. from BBC News - World...
Trump impeachment inquiry: Gordon Sondland due to testify
Gordon Sondland, US ambassador to the EU, is at the centre of allegations against President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Son of former German President Richard von Weizsäcker stabbed to death
His father, the late Richard von Weizsäcker, was president during the reunification of Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QAon...
Vegan sues Burger King for cooking Impossible Whopper on meat grill
An Impossible Foods spokeswoman says vegans should ask for the burger to be cooked in a microwave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r...
Dubai Air Show: Emirates boss says he took too long to accept climate crisis
Emirates' president Sir Tim Clark says climate change activists helped airlines focus on the need to act. from BBC News - World https:...
Thanathorn: Thai opposition leader disqualified as MP
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, whose upstart party shook up Thai politics, broke electoral laws, court rules. from BBC News - World https:...
Malta businessman Yorgen Fenech arrested on yacht
Malta's PM on Tuesday stepped up the probe into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israel hits 'dozens of Iranian and Syrian targets'
Israel's military says the strikes inside Syria were in response to rockets fired by Iranian forces. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ethiopia referendum: Sidama poll could test Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
A referendum on the creation of a new region will see if ethnic rivalries can be solved at the ballot box. from BBC News - World https://i...
Behind the barricades at HK siege university
A look inside Hong Kong's Polytechnic University, the site of a fiery battleground in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
I won the lottery at 22, here's what happened next
It's 25 years since the first ever National Lottery - we speak to someone who's won it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37j82...
Old age: Why 70 may be the new 65
Experts say health and life expectancy gains mean it is time to rethink how we measure and define being elderly. from BBC News - World htt...
Simon Cheng: Former UK consulate worker says he was tortured in China
The man, detained in August, says he was blindfolded and beaten for his part in Hong Kong's protests. from BBC News - World https://if...
Trump impeachment: Witness comes under attack
Republicans questioned the integrity of White House official Lt Col Vindman during the hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37lPV...
Australia fires: 'Catastrophic' alert issued to South Australia
Heat and winds threaten to widen Australia's bushfire crisis, as massive blazes ravage the east coast. from BBC News - World https://i...
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Images from inside as siege nears end
The campus siege has been one of the most dramatic confrontations in the wider protest movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ou0...
Edward Gallagher: Sailor cleared by Trump could be ousted from Seals
Edward Gallagher was acquitted of war crimes and was pardoned by Donald Trump last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qijtTX
Three tips to win an election debate
US Democrat candidates face each other in a TV debate on Wednesday, but what's the secret to success? from BBC News - World https://if...
Pregnant woman killed by dogs in France during hunt in the area
A 29-year-old woman is found dead from dog bites after a hunt by hounds in northern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OqpCW9
Why do billions of people still not have glasses?
It's thought 2.5 billion people could benefit from technology first developed in the 1200s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QyNL...
How to buy an Instagram following
The growing marketplace for buying fake followers on the social media site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QyEg04
Amazon gets closer to getting Alexa everywhere
Alexa chief discusses plans to make the virtual assistant more useful when used outside the home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oq...
Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe, the land where cash barons thrive
The authorities are battling to cap inflation as the Zimbabwean dollar is reintroduced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XyJhqT
The women removing landmines in Afghanistan
Fatima and Fiza are part of the first all-female team helping to make Bamiyan province mine free. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Da...
Iran protests: UN fears dozens of people have been killed
Its human rights office urges security personnel not to use excessive force against protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ot4i...
Sweden drops Assange rape investigation
Swedish prosecutors drop rape inquiry into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is currently in custody in the UK from BBC News - World h...
EU countries warned of 'lost generation' of young refugees
Asylum procedures and housing must be improved for those aged 16 to 24, the EU's rights agency says. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Spain starts tracking mobiles but denies spying
Millions of phone users are being followed this week but critics fear it is a step closer to spying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New hope for one of world's most endangered reptiles
The discovery of baby crocodiles in a river in Nepal is raising hopes for the future of the gharial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia fires: Sydney blanketed by smoke from NSW bushfires
People in Sydney woke up to a city shrouded in smoke on Tuesday, as bushfires rage across the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US state department official quits amid 'inflated CV' claims
But Mina Chang denies US media claims that she faked a university degree and a Time magazine cover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US and Australian hostage freed in Taliban prisoner swap
The men were released on Tuesday as three high-ranking Taliban prisoners arrived in Qatar, sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Was Taylor Swift really banned from playing her hits?
Taylor's label can't stop her performing her own songs. The problem comes when she puts them online. from BBC News - World https:/...
US settlement move endorses 'law of jungle' - Palestinians
Palestinians condemn the US for saying Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank are not illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Taylor Swift is allowed to play her music at the AMAs after all
The row involves the singer, her former record label and some big name politicians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NXsQRP
Jeffery Epstein 'wielded great villainous power'
A woman has come forward to accuse the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexually abusing her as a 15-year-old. from BBC News - World...
Nawaz Sharif: Ex-PM leaves Pakistan for medical treatment
Imran Khan's government was reluctant to release Sharif, but a court ruled in the ex-PM's favour. from BBC News - World https://if...
New Jeffrey Epstein accuser calls on Prince Andrew to talk
Woman identified as "Jane Doe 15" accuses Jeffrey Epstein of abusing her as a 15-year-old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Scientists create slippery toilet coating that stops poo sticking
Scientists say ultra-slippery toilet coating could save a huge amount of water across the planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O1...
Hong Kong protests: A city's identity crisis
Meet the Hongkongers, mainlanders and families being torn apart by the fight for Hong Kong's identity. from BBC News - World https://i...
Attenborough: World 'changing habits' on plastic
The world is starting to tackle the threat of plastic waste, according to Sir David Attenborough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NZ...
Eliud Kipchoge: The man, the methods & controversies behind 'moon-landing moment'
Eliud Kipchoge made history in October by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours. Here's how he did it. from B...
Myanmar Rohingya: Will Omar get justice for his murdered family?
Three legal developments offer hope to those who say Myanmar's Rohingya were victims of genocide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
World Toilet Day: The lives of Indian sanitation workers
Photographs of the working lives of sanitation workers in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33VGBGe
Golden State Warriors' Chase Center: Behind-the-scenes
Radio 1 Newsbeat give you a AAA pass at Golden State Warriors' new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pz3mAY
Russia corruption: Putin's pet space project Vostochny tainted by massive theft
Russia has lost more than £130m in theft from a key space project cherished by President Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NWLX...
LGBT refugees: Life in Kenya after fleeing Uganda
Mbazira Moses and his friends are trying to rebuild their lives after fleeing anti-gay discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Oxford Union debate: Blind student 'violently' pulled from seat
Ebenezer Azamati says he felt "unwelcome" in Britain after being "violently removed" from the Oxford Union. from BBC N...
Iran protests: At least 12 killed at unrest over petrol price rise
The government says the situation is "calmer" as reports suggest the death toll is much higher. from BBC News - World https://if...
'I spend 250 days a year away from home'
Federico González runs the Radisson Hotel Group, and refuses to name his favourite place to stay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xm...
Impeachment: Trump will 'strongly consider' testifying
The US president says he likes "the idea" of testifying in the impeachment inquiry into his conduct. from BBC News - World https...
Joker becomes first R-rated film to make $1bn at global box office
The origin tale, starring Joaquin Phoenix, reached the landmark despite not being released in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sinterklaas: Dutch protests over Black Pete festivalgoers
Anti-racism campaigners protest in cities across the Netherlands over the use of black face paint. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r...
Bronte Parsonage Museum bids to bring Charlotte's 'little book' home
The rare miniature story book is estimated to sell for £650,000 in Paris on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OqV3zq
Airbus wins $30bn of orders for 170 aircraft
Airlines Emirates and Air Arabia announce $30bn of orders for 170 aircraft at the Dubai Air Show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ky...
Chile protests: President Piñera condemns police 'abuses'
President Piñera has acknowledged that police used "excessive force" when cracking down on protests. from BBC News - World https...
Teenage girl dies in French bridge collapse horror
Others are feared missing after the fall of a suspension bridge spanning the River Tarn in the so-west. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The truth behind India's viral photo that got a girl into school
The Indian girl was enrolled in school after a photo of her peeking into a classroom sparked outcry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israel-Gaza clash: Why Hamas chose restraint
Unusually, Gaza's rulers stayed out of the recent fighting, but the next time might be different. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
France returns Omar Tall's sword to Senegal
It belonged to 19th Century leader Omar Saidou Tall who fought French imperial forces in Senegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Z...
Children fish WW2 ammunition from pond with magnet in Germany
The three children in eastern Germany were not hurt and alerted police about their find. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35mst9x
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Police fire tear gas on protesters leaving site
Protesters leaving the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong were met with tear gas and rubber bullets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bolivia crisis: Food and fuel shortages as death toll mounts
The interim government says it has flown supplies into La Paz to avoid protesters' road blocks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Hong Kong protests: Police surround campus after night of violence
After a fiery overnight stand-off, some protesters tried to leave - but were met with tear gas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QrZN...
Israel Folau criticised for 'appalling' Australia bushfire remarks
Israel Folau used a sermon to link Australia's bushfire crisis to same-sex marriage and abortion laws. from BBC News - World https://i...
The fight to get citizenship for descendants of German Jews
A UK lawyer says Germany is violating its constitution by denying citizenship to some descendants of Nazi victims. from BBC News - World h...
Letter from Africa: The great train safari from Tanzania to Zambia
Taking the Tazara line, built in the 1970s by the Chinese, is like travelling in a bygone era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35ezjxM
Ever tried revenge honey? It tastes good
Justin Rowlatt is attacked by bees in Ethiopia's Tigray province, where vast tracts of land have been regreened. from BBC News - World...
'I'm Hispanic but can't speak Spanish'
Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KwIQbj
Climate defenders: The woman helping coal miners to save the planet
Sharan Burrow wants to find alternative livelihoods for coal miners and therefore help protect our climate. from BBC News - World https://...
Michael Bloomberg apologises for 'stop-and-frisk' policy
The former New York mayor backed a tactic that disproportionately targeted black and Latino residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hong Kong protests: Police tear gas met with petrol bombs
Fresh clashes between protesters and the security forces erupted in Hong Kong. Tear gas and water cannon were met with petrol bombs, bricks ...
Panorama Investigation: War crimes scandal exposed
British Special Forces have been accused of covering up the killings of four young Afghans in 2012. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Trump defends Biden over North Korea's 'rabid dog' jibe
In a surprising tweet, Donald Trump suggests North Korea's rant against Joe Biden went too far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Venice floods: Further warnings of high tides
Large parts of the centre of the Italian city have been hit by exceptionally high tides for the third time in a week. from BBC News - Worl...
Artist will.i.am accuses Qantas flight attendant of racism
The US musician was met by police at Sydney airport after a disagreement with a flight attendant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pr...
Australian politicians banned from China 'will not repent' for criticism
Andrew Hastie and James Paterson have refused to "repent" for their criticism of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: Democrats respond to Obama's warning
Some call for party unity while others defend their policies as Barack Obama's remarks fuel debate. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Sri Lanka election: Unity hard to achieve in divided country
Minorities fearful as controversial ex-defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa is elected president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/379...
Hong Kong protests: Police officer wounded in leg by arrow
Police and anti-government protesters are involved in renewed clashes near a university campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CRc1...
Trump's health 'very good' after unscheduled physical exam
The White House dismissed concerns about the exam's timing, saying he "remains healthy". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Iran petrol price hike: Supreme Leader condemns 'hooligan' protesters
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed "hooligans" and counter-revolutionaries for days of violent protests. from BBC News - World https:...
Saudi Aramco flotation values oil giant at $1.7tn
The Saudi Arabian state oil firm says 1.5% of its shares will be put up for sale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D2hzcV
Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's powerful new president
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a controversial figure in Sri Lanka credited for ending the prolonged civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Sri Lanka election: Ex-defence chief Rajapaksa set to win vote
Sri Lanka's former wartime defence chief, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, declares victory in the race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/356Pt...
Democrat wins governor election in Louisiana
The news is a blow to President Donald Trump who strongly backed the Republican candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37eXI7Q
Robyn Crawford opens up about Whitney Houston
"It was love and it was open and it was honest," the star's former assistant tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://if...
American Kurds take up Syria fight as Erdogan visits Trump
The visit of the Turkish president to the White House has spurred Kurdish-American activists into action. from BBC News - World https://if...
How do you fight extreme wildfires?
They've devastated vast areas from Australia to Brazil. Here, two experts explain how to fight them. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Genevieve Nnaji's rise from Nollywood to Netflix
Her film's disqualification from the Oscars may well act as a springboard for future success. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35a...
Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing
The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Igbo community in Liverpool: 'Like a home from home'
Liverpool's Igbos are working to rebuild their community centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CMqDCm
Yellow vest protests: More than 100 arrested as violence returns to Paris
Rioters clash with police, unleashing some of the worst violence Paris has seen in months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37cGesT
Harrison Dillard: Former Olympic 100m and 110m hurdles champion dies aged 96
Harrison Dillard, the men's 100m champion at the London 1948 Olympics, dies in Cleveland at the age of 96. from BBC News - World https...
US election 2020: Obama issues warning to 'revolutionary' Democrats
"The average American doesn't think we have to completely tear down the system," Mr Obama warns. from BBC News - World https...
Czech anti-government protesters mark anniversary of revolution
Czech police estimate that about 200,000 people were at the anti-government demonstration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XmLMg8
Prince Andrew interview: Jeffrey Epstein stay was 'wrong thing to do'
The Duke of York says at the time he felt it was "honourable" to stay at the convicted sex offender's home. from BBC News - ...
Hong Kong protests: Chinese soldiers clean up streets
Chinese soldiers in Hong Kong have left their barracks to help dismantle barricades built by protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Heiress Tiffany Li found not guilty of murdering ex-boyfriend
Tiffany Li's lawyer says the acquittal over her ex-boyfriend's death was not facilitated by her wealth. from BBC News - World http...
Women's football: Spain's top players to strike this weekend
Women footballers in Spain's top division will strike this weekend in a dispute over pay, with eight games set to be affected. from BB...
Children trying to spell tricky Spanish words
More than 41 million people speak Spanish in the US. These youngsters explain why - and spell a few words. from BBC News - World https://i...
Iran petrol price hike: Protests erupt over surprise rationing
People react after a surprise government announcement to ration fuel and increase its price. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33U9LW6
Warren Smith's home was destroyed in recent bushfires in Australia
Warren Smith's house was among 250 that were lost in Australia's bushfires this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33VQtzO
Impeachment inquiry: Trump 'asked for probe in Ukraine with envoy'
A US diplomatic aide says he overheard an envoy's phone call with the president in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rR7iOj
Sri Lanka votes for president in shadow of Easter Sunday attack
Terror fears could see the defence chief who oversaw the defeat of Tamil rebels voted into power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xo...
In pictures: Havana celebrates 500 years of foundation
As Cuba's capital celebrates 500 years, we explore the history behind some of its famous buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Rodney Reed: Texas court halts execution in high-profile case
Rodney Reed had been set to die in days, but lawyers say new evidence proves he is innocent of murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Dubai Air Show: Aerospace industry meets for deals and displays
About 1,300 exhibitors are expected at the biggest aerospace and defence event of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NRdChd
Why being kind could help you live longer
A new institute has been set up to study kindness - as an antidote to an increasingly polarised world. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Modest fashion: 'I feel confident and comfortable'
Fashion bloggers are covering up and sales of modest clothes are up in high street stores. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QcUegf
Paris tour shows how black people helped shape France
Resistance fighters and anti-colonial writers, a Paris tour celebrates an alternative French history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Gilets Jaunes: Anger of yellow vests still grips France a year on
France has had a year of yellow vest (gilets jaunes) protests, but some of their energy has gone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33T...
Velvet Revolution: Prague's ghosts of communism
Three memorable locations in the Czech capital symbolise the Communist regime and its downfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QqdZ...
How the Irish sport of hurling came to the US
Ahead of a big game, what is this ancient Irish sport that's finding new popularity in America? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Trump's live-tweets attacking Yovanovitch interrupt hearing
The former Ukraine ambassador responds to President Trump's Twitter attacks while she testifies to Congress. from BBC News - World htt...
'One in a million' three antler deer spotted in US
The rare deer was spotted in Michigan by a retired legislator turned amateur wildlife photographer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Trump ally Roger Stone convicted of lying to Congress
The former adviser to President Donald Trump is convicted on charges stemming from Russia inquiry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Trump impeachment inquiry: President tweets furious attack on envoy
The president criticised the former US envoy to Ukraine in the middle of her impeachment testimony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Former US ambassador to Ukraine says removal helped 'shady interests'
Former US ambassador to Ukraine tells Congress she was abruptly recalled from Kiev. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qgJtyW
Hong Kong protests: China condemns 'appalling' attack on official in UK
Hong Kong's Justice Secretary Teresa Cheng was surrounded by protesters in London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33QEkMy
Netflix to amend Devil Next Door series after Poland complaint
The decision comes after Poland's prime minister complained of "inaccurate" maps of Nazi death camps. from BBC News - World ...
Flooded Venice battles with new tidal surge
The Italian canal city's main square, waterbuses and schools are closed as the water rises again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Russians pardoned in Lithuania paving way for spy swap
Lithuania's decision means the pair could be exchanged for a Norwegian and two Lithuanians in Russia. from BBC News - World https://if...
SA post office rapist and murderer given life
The killing of student Uyinene Mrwetyana sparked protests about high levels of gender violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33QfJ...
Bolivia crisis: Morales 'should be prosecuted' upon return
Interim Pesident Jeanine Áñez says exiled leader Evo Morales should face prosecution if he returns home. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ultra-long haul flight non-stop from Sydney to London
BBC's Luke Jones was on-board the 19 and a half hour flight from Sydney to London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qeorAQ
Hong Kong in first recession for a decade amid protests
Months of anti-government protests have taken their toll on the territory's economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/355iepS
Israel-Gaza ceasefire strained by rockets and air strikes
Both sides warn they are prepared to retaliate a day after a fragile truce halts a violent flare-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chile singer exposes breasts in protest at Latin Grammys
Mon Laferte exposed her breasts and the words "In Chile they torture, rape and kill". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oe76...
China's mega-dump already full - 25 years early
China collects hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste a year - and dealing with it is a problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pl...
Taylor Swift says AMA performance in doubt amid music feud
The singer claims music bosses Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta won't let her perform her old songs. from BBC News - World https://if...
Watching impeachment hearing in Trump country
The TV cameras were rolling on the impeachment hearings - how did it go down in the Trump heartlands? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The £7,500 dress that does not exist
Fashion collections that only exist in digital form are being sold, as the fashion industry learns from computer games. from BBC News - Wo...
Kenya's ugali scare: How safe is your maize flour?
Well-known brands of maize flour have been banned after a warning they could be poisonous to humans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Africa's top shots: 8-14 November 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Ps8du
The hacking threat to India's digital economy dream
Many fear for the security of critical online infrastructure, but the real issue is closer to home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Australian bushfires: Why do people start fires during fires?
As fires takes hold across vast areas of Australia, some people set out to make the problem worse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Hong Kong protests: Man dies amid clashes
The man is said to have been hit by a brick during clashes between pro- and anti-government groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Washington teacher arrested for threatening to shoot students
The 58-year-old geometry teacher repeated the threat when questioned by police in Washington state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Denmark holds neo-Nazi over Jewish cemetery attack
A Nordic neo-Nazi group leader and an accomplice are accused of vandalising 84 Jewish tombstones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/372...
Manus Island refugee author Behrouz Boochani arrives in New Zealand
Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years, after trying to claim asylum in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Venice floods: Italy to declare state of emergency over damage
The damage from the 1.87m (6ft) high waters is a "blow to the heart of our country", PM Conte says. from BBC News - World https:...
Hong Kong protests hit Burberry and Cathay Pacific
The fashion house's sales fell in Hong Hong while the airline said the civil unrest had hit demand. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Complementary cancer therapies 'do more harm than good'
Garlic and ginger pills can delay the healing of skin wounds when breast cancer spreads, expert says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Google becomes latest tech giant to reveal banking plan
Tech companies are increasingly wading into finance, raising regulatory questions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35362WK
Venice floods: The tourist landmarks hit
Over 80% of the city has been left underwater, leading the mayor to declare a state of emergency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CE...
Sabarimala temple: India court to review ruling on women's entry
The top court last year ruled that keeping women out of the Sabarimala shrine was discriminatory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kl...
Israel-Gaza 'ceasefire begins' after two days of fighting
Israel is yet to confirm the reported truce, which is said to have come into effect early on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Duterte's health: 'Work from home' raises questions in Philippines
The Philippine president is famous for his strongman persona - but is he well enough to continue? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O8...
Australia bushfires: Death toll rises as communities remain on alert
A fourth person has died in a week of emergencies that are now threatening east and west coasts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32I1...
Trump impeachment hearing: A Democrat and a Republican react
A Democrat and a Republican give their reactions after the first public Trump impeachment hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Bolivia crisis: Clashes as Morales supporters oppose interim rule
Supporters of Evo Morales clash with riot police as lawmakers vow to challenge Jeanine Áñez's rule. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Zut alors! The Americans who are farming edible snails
Two snail farms in the US are now allowing top restaurants to switch from canned to fresh supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Pascal Siakam: Toronto Raptors star & his unconventional path from Cameroon to NBA
Pascal Siakam might have been a priest. Or a footballer. The path that led him to the NBA is not what you would call conventional. from BB...
Switzerland's plan to stop stockpiling coffee proves hard to swallow
Why the government's move to stop stockpiling 15,000 tonnes of coffee led to a public outcry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O8...
‘We failed to reach Europe – now our families disown us’
Three young West Africans stole from their families to fund a trek to Europe, now they have to face the consequences. from BBC News - Worl...
Islamic State: What happens to those expelled by Turkey?
Turkey has begun sending IS members to their home countries - even if they don't want them back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Public impeachment hearings: what did we learn?
For the first time, the public heard evidence in the case to impeach US President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xe0y...
Venice floods: Italian city under water following record high tide
The waters in Venice peaked at 1.87m (6ft) flooding many of Venice's famous landmarks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NGWSJx
Cows swept away by Hurricane Dorian found alive in North Carolina
Officials believe the three cows washed up on the Outer Banks after swimming for up to five miles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Could 'invisible barcodes' revolutionise recycling?
A pilot is in progress to see if invisible barcodes on packaging can improve recycling rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CExXjq
Idaho library user 'hides books criticising Trump'
A librarian in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, says a patron is hiding books with a liberal viewpoint. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Yr...
Saudi Arabia apologises for video labelling feminism as extremism
The video, published on Twitter, also labelled homosexuality and atheism as dangerous ideas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XbWZ31
Trump impeachment: How Ukraine story unfolded
It's a complicated story - here's how Trump got into deeper and deeper trouble over Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump impeachment: Who's who in Ukraine story?
It's the story that kickstarted impeachment moves against Donald Trump. But who are the main players? from BBC News - World https://if...
Greta Thunberg to sail to Spain climate summit with YouTubers
The 16-year-old climate activist will sail from the US to Madrid for the COP25 summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rG8hkf
Hong Kong protests: Students fight police with petrol bombs, bows and arrows
Student protesters fought a pitched battle with police at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oku74D
Venice floods: Italian city sees highest tide in 50 years
The mayor of Venice says he will declare a state of disaster after a high tide topped 1.87m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O5mu1C
Hong Kong faces more protests after clashes at university
In the city's financial district lunchtime crowds chanted slogans and a Chinese bank was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Branson apologises for South Africa launch tweet
Sir Richard Branson apologises after his tweet is criticised for showing "so many white people". from BBC News - World https://i...
Xinjiang cotton sparks concern over 'forced labour' claims
Rights groups claim Xinjiang products made using forced labour may be sold to Western brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OaqbTG
In pictures: Clashes in Chile amid national strike
Protests against inequality continue, with a strike bringing much of the country to a standstill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NG...
Australia bushfires: Pregnant firefighter defends decision to fight fires
Fourteen weeks pregnant, Kat Robinson-Williams says she must help while Australia is "in flames". from BBC News - World https://...
Australia bushfires: Fresh warnings in Queensland and New South Wales
Huge blazes continue to rage in two drought-hit states, amid warnings of a dangerous summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NLi55b
Arctic blast: US temperatures plummet to record lows
Several places experience record-breaking low temperatures as an Arctic air mass hits the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K...
Modest fashion: 'I feel confident and comfortable'
Fashion bloggers are covering up and sales of modest clothes are up in high street stores. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QcUegf
Polio in Nigeria: 'I opposed vaccinations until my son caught polio'
A Nigerian father who used to chase health workers away from his home has a change of heart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KgSXRI
Bolivia crisis: Jeanine Áñez declares herself interim president
Jeanine Áñez is condemned by ex-leader Evo Morales who says it is the "sneakiest" coup in history. from BBC News - World https:/...
In pictures: Inside Iran's secretive Yarsan faith
Yarsan is of one of the Middle East's oldest faiths and has more than one million followers in Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Aeroflot: 'Fat cat smuggler' falls foul of Russian airline
Mikhail Galin is stripped of his air miles after sneaking his overweight cat on an Aeroflot flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
A refugee, a baby and the story that followed their chance meeting
When two people bumped into each other, a tale of death threats, hijack and escape emerged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WUfsW
Le Mans '66: Christian Bale and Matt Damon reveal truth behind Hollywood auditions
Christian Bale and Matt Damon on fighting for roles, as they team up in new movie Le Mans '66. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Philippines: The boy diving for plastic
Ranniel dives into one of Manila's most polluted rivers for less than two dollars a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X8ZNh6
Libya: Migrant mother's dying wish to get children to Europe
The BBC's Orla Guerin meets a family waiting to cross to Europe from Libya with orphaned children whose mother died on the way. from B...
Polish nationalists hold huge Warsaw march
Far-right groups turned out in force to mark Polish Independence Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NIJPHD
'I woke up to thousands of messages from Malaysia'
Why a Malaysian exam question thrust the spotlight on London-based paraglider Laura Melissa Williams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Project Nightingale: Google accesses trove of US patient data
The tech giant has struck a deal with huge US health firm Ascension, giving it access to the records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israel kills Baha Abu al-Ata, top Palestinian militant in Gaza
Dozens of rockets hit Israel after Palestinian Islamic Jihad vows to avenge Baha Abu al-Ata's death. from BBC News - World https://ift...
India train collision: Miraculous escape for passengers in Hyderabad
Hundreds of Indian passengers had a narrow escape after two trains collided in Andhra Pradesh state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Afghanistan announces Taliban prisoner swap to free hostages
President Ashraf Ghani says three Taliban militants will be freed for US and Australian hostages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NF...
Daca: Dreamers take fight with Trump to Supreme Court
The fate of hundreds of thousands of migrants who arrived in the US as children hangs in the balance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Australia bushfires: 'We owe you milk' say firefighters who saved man's house
They saved a New South Wales home - then apologised to the owner for taking his milk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CwklH0
'OK boomer': Abigail Disney tells those offended to 'sit down'
Abigail Disney hits out at fellow baby boomers offended by the phrase, saying they should "sit down". from BBC News - World http...
Poland reacts angrily to Netflix Nazi death camp documentary
The prime minister asks Netflix to make changes to a map shown in The Devil Next Door. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2p9FR1b
Hong Kong protests: Schools and universities shut amid safety fears
The territory braces for another day of chaos and protests after Monday's spike in violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Em...
Philippine drug war: Do we know how many have died?
With a new person taking over anti-drug operations, what's been the extent of the killings in the Philippines? from BBC News - World h...
Robert Enke: Remembering former Germany and Hannover goalkeeper, 10 years on
Robert Enke was Germany's goalkeeper, set to play in the next summer's World Cup. On 10 November 2009, he took his own life. from ...
Jimmy Carter in hospital for brain procedure
The US ex-president, 95, is said to be resting comfortably ahead of the procedure at an Atlanta clinic. from BBC News - World https://ift....
What US coal country makes of Trump impeachment
The view from Americans celebrating Veterans Day in West Virginia, which backed Trump in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NCSVpf
'I was detained for speaking Spanish in the US'
Ana Suda and a friend were stopped by police in Montana for speaking the language. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O5ou9Y
The company decoding African DNA to help fight diseases
Nigeria-based 54gene wants to help scientists to better diagnose and treat illnesses affecting black Africans. from BBC News - World https...
Sweden's 100 explosions this year: What's going on?
Swedish police are dealing with unprecedented levels of attacks, in city centres and suburbs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34ORxWe
Hillary Clinton: 'Shameful' not to publish Russia report
A report on possible Russian interference in the UK should come out, says the former US politician. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why being kind could help you live longer
A new institute has been set up to study kindness - as an antidote to an increasingly polarised world. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Paris tour shows how black people helped to shape France
Resistance fighters and anti-colonial writers - a Paris tour celebrates an alternative French history. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
PMC Bank: Indian customers protest after fraud investigation launched
Nearly a million Indians are left without full access to their bank accounts as police investigate alleged fraud. from BBC News - World ht...
Clinton: 'Every UK voter deserves to see Russia report'
Hillary Clinton says she's "dumbfounded" that a report on Russian influence in the UK has not been released. from BBC News -...
Uber CEO calls Jamal Khashoggi murder 'serious mistake'
Dara Khosrowshahi compared the journalist's killing to his company's failings with self-driving cars. from BBC News - World https:...
Russian historian found with body parts accused of murder
Napoleon expert Oleg Sokolov admits in court he shot his girlfriend in his St Petersburg flat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8UxJ4
Infamous 'Can Opener' bridge
North Carolina's 'Can Opener' bridge was notorious for cutting the tops off lorries, but now has a new profile. from BBC News ...
Bird of the Year: Rare anti-social penguin wins New Zealand poll
The rare hoiho becomes the first penguin to take the title, after two weeks of "memes and trash-talk". from BBC News - World htt...
Spanish elections: How the far-right Vox party found its footing
Santiago Abascal's party has become the third force in parliament, gaining 52 seats in the election. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Rohingya crisis: The Gambia accuses Myanmar of genocide at top UN court
The west African nation accuses Myanmar of genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority at top UN court. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bolivia crisis: Power vacuum follows Morales' resignation
Tension is running high with reports of looting and vandalism following Evo Morales' resignation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hong Kong protester's shooting by policeman livestreamed on Facebook
A Hong Kong news outlet livestreamed the moment a policeman shot a protester during a demonstration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
James Le Mesurier: White Helmets backer discovered dead in Turkey
The body of ex-British Army officer James Le Mesurier is found near his office in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q4QLpc
Nadal, Djokovic and Federer on rivalry and friendship on ATP tennis tour
The sporting stars spoke to BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent about what life is like being the top three male tennis players from BBC News...
British Steel to be rescued by Chinese firm in £70m deal
The deal with Jingye Group could potentially safeguard 4,000 jobs in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NZJsHj
Is climate change to blame for Australia's bushfires?
Politicians have been criticised for skirting questions on whether climate change is worsening a crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Climate change: Airlines accused of hypocrisy over 'fuel-tankering'
A British Airways insider says the industry deliberately fills planes with extra fuel to save costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nikki Haley: 'Impeachment is like death penalty for public officials'
The US's former UN envoy criticises impeachment proceedings against Trump in an interview with CBS. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Evo Morales: Bolivia's president resigns amid election protests
In a televised address, Evo Morales said he would resign as president after a disputed re-election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Kenya census: Why counting people can be controversial
Kenya has released census population figures - but not everyone is happy to stand up and be counted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hong Kong policeman shoots protester during roadblock
The officer then fired two more rounds, although it's not clear whether they hit anyone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CuPBpJ
Nikki Haley: Top aides 'told ex-UN envoy to undermine Trump'
She makes the allegation in a new book about her time as the US ambassador to the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pZCbPY
The reigning queen of American reality TV
How Lisa Vanderpump juggles being a TV star with running a multimillion dollar business empire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Lus...
The Iranian opposition fighters who mustn't think about sex
Some ex-members of the 'cult-like' MEK have quit - and are now stranded in Albania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NA24Ph
Durwood Zaelke: How your air conditioning could help to save the planet
The man behind one of the most successful climate treaties ever thinks he has a way to cool the Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tabata Amaral: Congresswoman dubbed 'Brazil's AOC'
A video of her grilling the education minister went viral, but Tabata Amaral has a bigger war to wage. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Crystal Chigbu: The mum making prosthetic limbs for Nigerian children
Crystal Chigbu was inspired to help children in need after her daughter's leg was amputated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32EU...
Apple's 'sexist' credit card investigated by US regulator
Goldman Sachs bank, which operates Apple Card, discriminates between men and women, it is claimed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36...
Kem Sokha: Cambodian opposition leader freed from house arrest
Kem Sokha, who is still banned from politics, had been locked up in jail or house arrest since 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Jordan ends border enclaves land lease for Israeli farmers
King Abdullah's decision not to extend the lease is seen as a sign of worsening ties with Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bolivia's Morales calls for fresh vote after audit
International monitors have called the result of last month's election to be annulled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33BEOpQ
Australia bushfires: Sydney facing 'catastrophic' threat
More than 100 blazes continue to burn and at least three people have been killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32uo0Qd
Iran oil: New field with 53bn barrels found - Rouhani
President Rouhani says the field would increase the country's proven reserves by about a third. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Outrage as Sri Lanka president pardons Swedish teen's killer
Outgoing President Maithripala Sirisena frees the death row prisoner, who is from a wealthy family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Roger DaSilva's rediscovered archive reveals 1950s Senegal chic
Celebrities, presidents and partygoers are all part of his rich archive unseen by the public until now. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australian boxer dies after training session
Tributes are paid to Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie who has died aged 27 after a training session. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Russia professor arrested after woman's arms found in bag
Napoleon expert Oleg Sokolov was pulled from a river as he tried to dispose of body parts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32AUmZo
KSI beats Logan Paul in huge internet spectacle
British Youtuber KSI beats Logan Paul on a split decision at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qIZk...
Spanish election: Polls to open for fourth vote in four years
It comes just seven months after the last general election in the politically gridlocked country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2p2...
Messi hat-trick sends Barcelona top of La Liga
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick, including two sublime free-kicks, as champions Barcelona return to winning ways against Celta Vigo in La Li...
Bolivia protests: Ruling party urges support for Evo Morales
It called on supporters to defend Evo Morales, after police officers joined protests over elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Japan's Emperor Naruhito: Festival celebrates enthronement
Tens of thousands of people gather in Tokyo to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36OC7mx
Gordon Sondland: Trump’s man in Brussels in eye of the storm
Why EU diplomats are puzzled by US Ambassador Gordon Sondland and his special role in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34K4f8B
Pakistan pollution: Teens court fight to save Lahore from toxic air
Three students launch a bid to tackle Pakistan's government head-on in the fight against pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift....
How Cuban art fed Africa's liberation struggles
The Cold War propaganda posters which shows the support Fidel Castro gave to those fighting imperialism. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Could the world cope if GPS stopped working?
Despite widespread reliance on the system, there is no universal plan to deal with GPS disruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis climbs Ethiopian mountain
Alex, who lost all four of his limbs six years ago, climbed Ras Dashen using a specially-adapted buggy. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Five moments that define Sesame Street's first 50 years
From puppets in Congress to play-based learning in war zones, here are some of the biggest milestones. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Fireworks mark fall of Berlin Wall 30 years ago
The display marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PZuaFj
'I want to help people feel they're worth something'
A training course in Washington DC teaches disabled people to become paid carers for others who are disabled too. from BBC News - World ht...
Brazilian ex-President Lula gives speech after prison release
Thousands of supporters gather to see the former leader after his release from prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NvobX9
French student sets himself on fire over financial problems
The 22-year-old posted on Facebook that he was having financial difficulties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K2GpwP
Omoyele Sowore: Anger over detention of Nigerian journalist
The Nigerian state security service claims that nobody has come to collect Omoyele Sowore on bail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K...
Berlin Wall anniversary: Merkel warns democracy is not 'self-evident'
She also warns democracy is not 'self-evident', on the 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall. from BBC News - World https...
Bolivian police join protests against President Morales
Bolivia has been rocked by weeks of protests over the disputed re-election of President Evo Morales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
YouTubers look forward to KSI v Logan Paul 2
Watch YouTubers Joe Weller, Chunkz and Sidemen preview KSI v Logan Paul 2 before their showdown in Los Angeles on Sunday morning. from BBC...
North Korea 'facing poor harvest' amid food shortages
A monitoring group says satellite images show reduced crop production in the country's main harvest. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Killer claims his life sentence is served because he briefly died
He argued he should be free because his heart briefly stopped, but Iowa judges are not convinced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K5...
Japan 'glasses ban' for women at work sparks backlash
Reports of firms restricting women from wearing glasses at work have reignited dress code debates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2p...
Five things everyone with a vagina should know
Pubic hair is there for a reason, and other top tips from the woman known as Twitter's resident gynaecologist. from BBC News - World h...
Berlin Wall VR: ‘I was looking into my grandma’s eyes’
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Cyclone Bulbul: Bangladesh evacuates thousands ahead of storm
The authorities order the evacuation of thousands of people as they prepare for the storm to hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nu...
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