Wall Street to kick out three Chinese telecom firms
The New York Stock Exchange will delist the Chinese companies based on claimed links with the military. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets
The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q
US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - World htt...
Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'
Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3858jVm
India's love affair with classic British motorbikes
BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aV4mog
Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change
This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/382ZTOi
Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'
Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. from BBC News - World h...
Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021
Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid-19: China approves Sinopharm vaccine for general use
The Sinopharm vaccine is the first in China to be approved beyond emergency use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pASnjO
Argentines on abortion legalisation: 'I felt relieved'
Pro-choice and anti-abortion activists give their views on the legalisation of abortion in Argentina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New Zealand rings in 2021 with fireworks
The country is one of the few where New Year's Eve plans were held as usual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KHsvEh
Covid: Pandemic dampens New Year celebrations around the world
As the virus continues to spread in many countries, governments are set to crack down on revellers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Giulio Regeni: Italy condemns Egypt for ruling out charges against police
Italian prosecutors had accused four Egyptian officers of the murder of a Cambridge student in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Bosnia: Hundreds of migrants stuck at fire-gutted camp
About 900 migrants are stranded in the freezing cold after plans to relocate them are blocked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hup3sg
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai ordered back to jail
The 73-year-old is the city's highest profile person charged under a controversial security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tech 2020: Our biggest stories and what happened next
The most read BBC tech story of each month of the year, and how they panned out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rDP50R
Vaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person
Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37YDotU
Samuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies
Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3huy...
Wang Xiangjun: China's 'Glacier Bro' presumed dead
The Chinese influencer and environmentalist Wang Xiangjun was known for his love of glaciers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aVaVHf
Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan
Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0E...
Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive
Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory
The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics". from BBC News - World ...
Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots
A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXftx4
Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020
Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV
India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020
From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pG9y...
Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus
A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station
The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6H2Yo
2020 through the lens of a photojournalist
Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbP57u
Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked
Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J...
Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't
The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation
At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Norway landslide: Houses buried in Gjerdrum village near Oslo
Several people are injured and 26 unaccounted for in Gjerdrum, 25km from Oslo, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o2im...
Argentina abortion: Activists celebrate Senate vote
Crowds from both sides gathered in Buenos Aires to hear the results of the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34VCfSd
Coronavirus: Senate wrangles over boosting help for Americans
President Donald Trump's push for an increase in one-off payments to $2,000 stalls in Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Apple removes app promoting private parties in pandemic
US platform Vybe Together advertised "gatherings every weekend" to its thousands of users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Yemen war: Explosions at Aden airport as new government arrives
The explosions happened as cabinet ministers were getting off a plane from Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KLMVvG
Croatia earthquake: Strong aftershocks hit after quake kills seven
The new 4.8 and 4.7 magnitude tremors cause further damage after seven people died on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34TbI7K
Jonathan Pollard: Israel spy greeted by Netanyahu after flying to Tel Aviv
The American, who was jailed for 30 years for selling US secrets, is welcomed by Israel's PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b1...
Covid: What do we know about China's coronavirus vaccines?
Sinovac and Sinopharm's jabs are yet to finish final trials, but are already being shipped overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift...
China Covid-19: Nearly 500,000 in Wuhan may have had virus, says study
The study by Chinese officials suggests there were more positive cases in Wuhan than official figures suggest. from BBC News - World https...
Luke Letlow: Newly-elected US lawmaker, 41, dies from Covid
Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/390FH...
China jails Hong Kong activists for between seven months and three years
The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE8T4j
Covid: Sydney announces new restrictions ahead of New Year
The Australian city is battling a worsening outbreak after months of next to no cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jx0kXW
North Korea defectors: Why it's getting harder to escape
Hundreds of defectors make the perilous journey every year, and now it's become even more arduous. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting
The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYA6g1
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37XM9Va
Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'
The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead. from BBC News - World https...
2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'
Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rB0fU9
Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve. from BBC News - World https:...
Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted
Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WfxZZ
Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok
What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America
Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes
A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The designer who was 'one step ahead of tomorrow'
The legendary French fashion designer will be remembered for his futuristic designs and huge range. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pierre Cardin: The French fashion designer 'one step ahead of tomorrow'
The French designer, who's died aged 98, challenged the status quo and influenced decades of fashion. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bell stolen by Nazis to be returned to Poland
A Polish church pastor has spent two years looking for the bell, which dates back to 1555. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o1AsCC
Pierre Cardin: French fashion giant dies aged 98
He helped revolutionise fashion with his futuristic designs in the 1960s and 70s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aS8RQC
Ratatouille musical: Stars join show that was cooked up on TikTok
Adam Lambert and Tituss Burgess lead the cast for a show that was cooked up by fans on TikTok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mSuq5D
Russian Covid deaths three times the official toll
The country's deputy prime minister reveals more than 80% of excess deaths are linked to coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://if...
Breonna Taylor statue smashed in California weeks after installation
The artist plans to rebuild the bust of Ms Taylor, a black woman killed by US police, in bronze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Mq...
Hong Kong activist Tony Chung sentenced to four months
Tony Chung, 19, is also awaiting trial on a separate national security charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mUpCgk
Keyon Harrold: Jazz trumpeter says son assaulted after false theft accusation
Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold says the incident happened after a woman falsely accused his son of theft. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: India confirms six cases of new Covid variant
India suspended all UK flights last week in response to the new more transmissible variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MhoW87
Covid: Sydney beach party sparks UK backpacker deportation threats
The gathering of hundreds of young revellers on Christmas has prompted calls for deportations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KC0EVY
Covid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments
The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™ from BBC News - World https://if...
Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk
A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nReSR3
Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine
Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mV7lj0
Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year
From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australian man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help
Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid
Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for
How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTx37d
China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus
We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year. from BBC News - World htt...
Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer
A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hmCFGa
Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'
Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom
The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme. from BBC News...
The big tech questions for 2021
After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Joe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump
The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WTTm...
Nashville explosion: Motives still unclear in Nashville 'suicide bomb'
The suspect, a 63-year-old man, died in the blast and his only previous offence happened decades ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ghislaine Maxwell denied $28.5m bail in sex crime case
The British socialite, the ex-girlfriend of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rxOy...
Biden on Trump administration "irresponsibility"
The US president-elect says agencies critical to US security have suffered "enormous damage" under Trump. from BBC News - World ...
Covid: South Africa's Ramaphosa announces new restrictions as cases soar
The measures include a ban on indoor and outdoor gatherings, and a night curfew, until 15 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
The Queen's Gambit: 'There were no women chess players'
Allan Scott, screenwriter and producer of the Netflix hit, says he stayed faithful to the book. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Wnj...
Hilaria Baldwin denies faking her Spanish heritage
The wife of Alec Baldwin has been accused of misleading the public over her Spanish heritage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MekRl3
Rare white kiwi Manukura that inspired book and toys dies
Manukura hatched in 2011, but the female North Island Brown Kiwi was born with white feathers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rJoaky
Loujain al-Hathloul: Saudi woman activist jailed for five years
Loujain al-Hathloul, 31, was prominent in the campaign to win the right for Saudi women to drive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hl...
Onega: Russian fishing crew missing after trawler sinks in Barents Sea
The fishing trawler sank in the Arctic waters of the Barents Sea with 19 people on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aQJDBU
Félix Vásquez: Honduran environmental activist killed
Félix Vásquez was shot dead in front of his family by masked gunmen who stormed into his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o0K4O0
Nashville explosion: CCTV captures moment of blast
Police believe the incident in front of a telecommunications office was likely a suicide bombing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WM...
Hong Kong democracy activists caught at sea go on trial in China
The democracy activists were caught at sea as they tried to flee by speedboat to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UNxI6
Johnny Mullagh: Australia's Cricket Hall of Fame inducts first Aboriginal player
Johnny Mullagh was one of the stars of the first Australian cricket tour of England in 1868. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mPCh3T
Dr Mahinder Watsa: India’s most famous ‘sexpert’ dies at 96
Dr Mahinder Watsa was 80 when he started his hugely popular column, answering people’s queries on sex. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports
Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death
Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37S33o8
Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law
The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X
Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT
Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict
Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus
From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0sfja
'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19
Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'
Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRi8jz
Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge
The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nX3pzi
Nashville explosion: Camper van blast suspect named by police
Investigators say Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, died in the powerful explosion on Christmas Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rxj4rq
Boy Scouts of America accuse Girl Scouts of starting 'war'
The two organisations are caught in a legal battle after the Boy Scouts started recruiting girls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mN...
Seven killed in knife attack in China's Liaoning province
At least seven people are killed in a stabbing frenzy in the city of Kaiyuan, with a suspect in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Rahane gives India control of Boxing Day Test
Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant unbeaten century gives India control of the second Test against Australia on day two. from...
US former wrestler Brodie Lee dies aged 41
The wrestling world pays tribute to Jon Huber, who was known to fans as Brodie Lee or Luke Harper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38...
Dog invades football pitch in Bolivia
A dog paused a football game for three minutes, as it ran around with a football boot in its mouth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US presidents' pets: Biden dogs Major and Champ to restore White House tradition
From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Central African Republic election: Polls open amid fears of more violence
Three UN peacekeepers were killed before the election, as tension grows between rebels and the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: EU launches mass vaccination in 'touching moment of unity'
Some member states jump the gun before Sunday's co-ordinated rollout of a coronavirus jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PalsI
Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'
Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvCvAU
Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?
Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics. from BBC News - World https://...
How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming
Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020
The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVgfge
Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche
At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KU...
Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?
Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change? from BBC News - World htt...
2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'
After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over. from BBC News - World htt...
Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives
Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KtlruN
Covid: Biden urges Trump to sign coronavirus bill into law
The US president-elect calls for immediate action as millions of people face losing jobless benefits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: EU countries begin mass vaccination
Countries across the EU received their first shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nQ4...
Gingerbread monolith appears in San Francisco's Corona Heights
The tall, baked structure appeared in Corona Heights Park on Christmas Day, delighting locals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PrSAW
Nashville explosion: Businesses and celebrities pledge $315,000 reward
Three people were injured when a camper van exploded in the city centre early on Christmas Day from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WIQvJk
Pompeii: Ancient 'fast food' counter to open to the public
Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34G...
Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid
A UK economic report says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
South Africa raise fists before cricket match
South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before ...
Coronavirus: More cases of new Covid variant found in Europe
Spain confirms cases linked to the UK hours after France, as fears grow of the new variant's spread. from BBC News - World https://ift...
George Blake: Soviet Cold War spy and former MI6 officer dies in Russia
Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Several injured after shooting in Berlin
Heavily armed police have been sent to the scene in the Kreuzberg district of the German capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38E...
737 Max: Air Canada flight in unscheduled landing after engine issue
The plane with three crew landed safely after rerouting on a flight from the US to Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBSRYX
UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic on eve of election
The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump
2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PU...
What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world
From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPWIv8
Letter from Africa: Somalia's Christmas birthdays and lost memories
A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The family with no fingerprints
A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease". from BBC News - World ht...
What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world
From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38yfpAZ
France finds first case of new coronavirus variant
The health ministry says an asymptomatic Frenchman who arrived from England tested positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mOmSB3
Uganda Lake Albert boat accident leaves many dead
Strong winds caused the boat to sink on the lake, which has a history of incidents, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nashville hit by deliberate explosion, police in Tennessee say
Three people have been taken to hospital after the blast on Christmas morning, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aNZFwB
Boko Haram kill villagers in Christmas Eve attack
The Islamist group also burnt down the church in the Christian village in northeast Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JmTcgI
Covid: Millions of Americans face unemployment benefits lapse
Critical payments to 14 million people could stop from Saturday in a standoff over a stimulus bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Russian historian jailed for dismembering partner
Oleg Sokolov, an expert on Napoleon, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KZ5QCP
Australian expeditioner evacuated from Antarctica in five-day mission
Australia, China and the US work together to medically evacuate the expeditioner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37LyIro
Rags to riches for cat rescued by waste worker
A waste disposal worker rescues a cat from imminent death while sorting through rubbish at a plant in Russia. from BBC News - World https:...
Pope urges coronavirus vaccine access for all
"We cannot erect walls" to its availability, he says, in his first online Christmas Day message. from BBC News - World https://i...
Alexei Navalny ally Lyubov Sobol 'held after raid'
Lyubov Sobol had earlier turned up at the home of an agent Alexei Navalny says helped poison him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rA...
Notre-Dame: Choir sings inside cathedral for first time since fire
Singers perform inside the Paris cathedral for the first time since the April 2019 fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37NdlG4
Ivry Gitlis: Celebrated Israeli virtuoso violinist dies at 98
Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KrO23H
Covid: Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination
Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica become the first countries in Latin America to begin vaccination campaigns. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'
Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34IMRDJ
Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing
MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The refugees feeding a nation
How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rri08h
In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world
This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak. from BBC News - World https://if...
A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life
As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said. from BBC News - World https:...
Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space
Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hoUXGQ
How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic
They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees
In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nPLRoK
Brexit: What you need to know about the UK leaving the EU
The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit deal at the 11th hour from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2dsANy8
Portugal outrage after Spanish hunters massacre 500 wild animals
Officials seek a criminal probe after photos of 540 deer and boar corpses are shared on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ethiopia military 'kills 40' after Benishangul-Gumuz massacre
Children were among more than 100 people killed when a village was attacked in western Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37JP...
Karima Baloch: Activist's family mourns a 'mountain of courage'
Karima Baloch was found dead in Toronto. Her family says she never stopped getting threats, even in exile. from BBC News - World https://i...
'Balloon boy hoax' parents pardoned in Colorado
The couple were convicted of the hoax in 2009 after saying their son was carried away by a balloon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The 101-year-old veteran with thousands of Christmas cards
John received mail from around the world after speaking about the loss of his wife on BBC Breakfast from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
California man 'kills fellow Covid patient with oxygen tank'
The victim, 82, was praying in his hospital bed when a patient in his room got upset, LA police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chrissy Teigen 'sad she will never be pregnant again'
The US model lost the baby she was expecting with husband John Legend earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3plfE9o
Coronavirus mutes Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem
Celebrations will look very different in Jesus' birthplace this year as virus keeps visitors at bay. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Pete Evans: Facebook removes celebrity chef's page over conspiracies
Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been criticised for spreading misinformation to his followers. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics
The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kyo7XN
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue ahead of likely deal
Johnson and von der Leyen are likely to have another phone call after talks continued overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34IV...
Saumitra Khan: India MP threatens to divorce wife who switched party
Indian MP Saumitra Khan sent a divorce notice to wife Sujata Mondal Khan after she joined a rival party. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Airline fires pilot blamed for Taiwan's first Covid case in months
A contact of the pilot tested positive, leading to the first local case since April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38xNqBl
Coronavirus: New York City orders international visitors to quarantine
Foreign travellers who break the new rules will be fined $1,000 a day, as cases surge across the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
NBA game off as Covid depletes Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been postponed because the Rockets are unable to field enough p...
EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears. from BBC News - World https:/...
Five families, five Christmases: A festive season like no other around Europe
Families in five countries explain how their plans have changed and how they're staying upbeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Oscars 2021: What can we expect for the ceremony?
The film industry is hoping it will be high-profile rather than low-key after such a tough year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WJl...
Muslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral
As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India farmer protests: How rural incomes have struggled to keep up
Protests are continuing in India over new laws which farmers say will damage their livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aKwq...
Trump pardons: Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Charles Kushner granted clemency
Two key allies jailed over the Russia inquiry benefit from the latest wave of presidential pardons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings
Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Brexit: UK and EU 'haggling', as hopes for trade deal rise
Officials push for a pre-Christmas agreement, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Over half of Chinese adults overweight, study finds
About 16% of over-18s are now obese, with rapid economic growth leading to major lifestyle changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Covid: France rewards frontline immigrant workers with citizenship
Immigrants naturalised for services during the pandemic include cleaners and shop workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38sJS3f
Twitter to wipe Trump's followers before Biden handover
The social media giant previously allowed President Trump to inherit Barack Obama's followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Trump pardons Blackwater security contractors over 2007 Iraq killings
The four men were convicted over their involvement in the shooting of 14 civilians in 2007. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34DVqPY
Italy seeks engineer to build new Colosseum floor
The project will have a budget of 18.5m euros (£16.7m; $22.5m) and work is set to start next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Octopuses filmed punching fish in the Red Sea
Scientists have filmed octopuses in the Red Sea lashing out at fish during a group hunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mHxe5K
Erdogan attacks Europe court's order for Demirtas's release
Turkey's president condemns a call by Europe's rights court to free a jailed Kurdish political leader. from BBC News - World https...
Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai granted bail
The founder of Apple Daily, a fierce critic of the Chinese authorities, faces strict house arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p...
Macron's dog Nemo in video plea to be kind to pets
The French president's pooch sends the Christmas message "adopt with awareness!" from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KuMVjA
Gunman kills three police officers in France
The officers had been called to a small village to investigate a domestic incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37N8ogF
Argentina blackout: Buenos Aires hit by huge power cut
Much of the Argentine capital is left without electricity after fire breaks out near a substation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal
Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days". from BBC News - World h...
Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill
He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace". from BBC News...
Trump pardons two convicted by Mueller inquiry
The president also pardons three former Republican congressmen in a wave of clemency orders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgAEhl
Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel
Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult". from BBC News - World https://if...
Messi breaks Pelé scoring record
Lionel Messi scores his 644th goal for Barcelona during his side's win over Real Valladolid to break Pele's record of the most goals...
Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom
The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The pioneering lawyer who fought for women’s suffrage in India
Mithan Lam left an indelible stamp on the struggle for gender equality in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMJC49
The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future
How a young man's passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phb3Vv
Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'
Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety
More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rhOLFb
Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020
Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h9TBQ7
Russia hits EU with sanctions in backlash over Navalny sting
The Kremlin mocks Putin critic Alexei Navalny, who revealed how agents allegedly tried to kill him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus spreads to Antarctic research station
The virus reaches all seven continents after 36 people test positive at a Chilean research station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: Vatican says coronavirus vaccines 'morally acceptable'
The Catholic Church says vaccines developed using cell lines derived from aborted foetuses can be used. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Afghanistan conflict: Kabul car bombing kills four doctors
Three of the doctors, who worked at a prison in the Afghan capital, were women, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rlTUvS
In pictures: The great conjunction
Planets Jupiter and Saturn cross paths in the night sky, an event known as the great conjunction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ay...
Ancient mummified wolf pup in Canada 'lived 56,000 years ago'
Scientists say the pup, which died about 56,000 years ago, is "the most complete wolf mummy known". from BBC News - World https:...
Marcelo Crivella: Rio mayor arrested over bribery claims
Marcelo Crivella, an evangelical pastor turned politician, was detained by police at dawn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mHEkan
Karima Baloch: Pakistani rights activist found dead in Toronto
Karima Baloch, who was living in exile, was named in the BBC's annual list of 100 inspirational women. from BBC News - World https://i...
Are forest fires unlocking radiation in Chernobyl?
Ukraine's firefighters expose dangerous conditions tackling fires in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Thai man revives baby elephant with CPR after motorbike accident
The elephant had been hit by a motorbike - but luckily, an off-duty rescue worker came across it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37H...
Paul Whelan: 'Grim life' of US prisoner in Russian labour camp
Paul Whelan was convicted as an American spy earlier this year and sentenced to 16 years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'
An executive order says new federal buildings should be in the Greco-Roman classical style. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nFNt4v
West Point faces worst cheating scandal in decades
Dozens of cadets at the top US military academy cheated on an online maths test, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37JJh...
Sydney Covid cases drop amid record testing
Australia's largest city has recorded its fewest number of new coronavirus cases in several days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Leyla Güven: Turkey sentences Kurdish politician to 22 years in prison
Leyla Güven, an ex-MP for the opposition HDP party, is convicted of membership of a terrorist group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
NZ killer of British backpacker guilty of more attacks
Grace Millane's killer can now be named after he was convicted of sex attacks on two more women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'
Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WE07ow
Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends
Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8jtf6
1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them
An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015. from BBC News - World https://...
Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?
Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8...
Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'
The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KG0SuJ
Bats, roadblocks and the origins of coronavirus
The BBC came across roadblocks and checkpoints as they tried to report on a decade-long project into viruses that bats carry. from BBC New...
How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship
When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapp...
Russian agent 'tricked into detailing Navalny assassination bid'
A new recording purports to reveal how Russian state agents poisoned Putin critic Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WC...
Covid: Regulator approves first vaccine for EU states
Some EU states could begin rolling out the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine as early as Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K...
Lockerbie bombing: Alleged bomb-maker charged on 32nd anniversary of attack
The US attorney general announces charges for the alleged bomb-maker behind the 1988 disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pejzVq
Halle synagogue attack: Germany far-right gunman jailed for life
The attacker tried to shoot Jewish worshippers - then killed two people outside a synagogue in Halle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ariana Grande announces engagement to Dalton Gomez
The 27-year-old US singer and actress has been with her real estate agent boyfriend for about a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Two guilty of manslaughter in migrant lorry deaths
Two men found guilty of the manslaughter of all 39 Vietnamese migrants found dead in a lorry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nFXa2H
Mexico violence: Security raised in Puerto Vallarta after ambush
Extra police are sent to Puerto Vallarta after the killing of a former governor of Jalisco state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aA...
Al Jazeera journalists ‘hacked via NSO Group spyware’
NSO Group says a report that its software was used to target journalists “lacks evidence”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KKB8gC
Kyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship
Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KF0AEq
Rwanda bolsters force in CAR as rebels 'held back'
It has deployed what it calls a "protection force" after its peacekeepers there came under attack. from BBC News - World https:/...
Christmas star: Planets set to align in the night sky
Jupiter and Saturn - the Solar System's largest planets - are set to cross paths in the night sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid-19: Couple holds 10,000 people drive-thru wedding in Malaysia
It took three hours for all guests to exchange a wave and smile with the newly-weds in Malaysia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h6e...
Covid: Denmark to dig up millions of mink culled over virus
The animals will be exhumed from mass graves next year to prevent pollution, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mE...
Covid: EU to discuss response to variant as travel bans on UK expand
European officials will discuss a co-ordinated travel response to a new coronavirus variant in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Thailand tests thousands after virus outbreak in seafood market
Tens of thousands will be tested after hundreds of cases linked to Thailand's biggest seafood market. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid: Australian states enforce travel bans amid Sydney outbreak
All states and territories have begun enforcing travel bans, upending Christmas plans for many people. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe
Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review. from BBC News - World https://if...
The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters
The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfbr...
'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'
Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift....
How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?
Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season. from BBC News - World h...
Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears
Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them. from BBC News - World https://if...
K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb
Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nE48VZ
Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug
A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria. from BBC News - World ...
Covid-19: Dover port halts traffic to France for 48 hours
France is to stop lorries arriving from the UK amid concern over a new variant of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mDDLy2
Miss France runner-up April Benayoum targeted by anti-Semitic tweets
Police are investigating insults against April Benayoum after she revealed her Israeli origins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wwly...
Iceland: Town of Seydisfjordur evacuated after mudslide hits
An 11-year-old boy had no time to dress as he and his father were forced to run from their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nCk...
Iceland: Town of Seydisfjordur evacuated after mudslide hits
An 11-year-old boy had no time to dress as he and his father were forced to run from their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nCk...
US cyber-attack: Around 50 firms 'genuinely impacted' by massive breach
The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it. from BBC News - World https://ift...
New coronavirus variant: What do we know?
How has a new coronavirus variant become the most common form of the virus in parts of England? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCiM...
Ethiopia explosion: 'Abandoned' bomb kills three in Addis Ababa
All those who died in the Addis Ababa blast were homeless, police say, and five others were wounded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Germany and Finland bring home women from Islamic State camps
Three of the women are under investigation for allegedly belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
François Bozizé: CAR former president denies 'attempted coup'
François Bozizé's spokesman denies the government's claim that he is marching on the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nigeria kidnapping: Mahuta children rescued after gun battle
Police say vigilantes helped rescue 84 children after Nigeria's second mass kidnapping in eight days. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid: Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant
The Netherlands and Belgium suspend flights to prevent a fast-spreading variant of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38pQp...
Cardinal Pell says his conservative views drove public against him
The ex-Vatican treasurer was acquitted of child sexual abuse and released from prison this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rbF...
Covid: WHO in 'close contact' with UK over new variant
UK officials say the new variant is spreading more rapidly, but it is not believed to be more deadly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled
The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem
BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wyj0cJ
Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked
We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse. from BBC News - ...
'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler
Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business. from BBC News - World https://...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'
Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise. from BBC News - World h...
Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others
Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic
Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have. from BBC News - World ht...
Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest
Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah
Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories
Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families. from BBC News - World ht...
Lionel Messi equals Pele goalscoring record with 643rd goal for Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores his 643rd goal for Barcelona - equalling Pele's record for goals for a single club - but his side draw at home to Va...
François Bozizé: CAR accuses former president of 'attempted coup'
The Central African Republic says forces loyal to François Bozizé plan to march on the capital Bangui. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Chile's president Sebastián Piñera fined $3,500 for no-mask selfie
Sebastián Piñera apologised for breaching Covid rules by posing for the photo on a beach this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
ICYMI: Runaway sheep and a big bale of turtles
Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wt7xuK
Covid-19: Explosion kills nine coronavirus patients in Turkey
Nine people are killed as an oxygen ventilator explodes at a coronavirus ward of a private hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Epstein ex-associate Jean-Luc Brunel placed under formal investigation
Modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is accused of rape and sexual harassment by French authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KAv0...
Caliphate: NY Times loses awards for Islamic State podcast over false reporting
The paper admits its blockbuster podcast about Islamic State group failed to meet editorial standards. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo
US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies. from BBC News - World https...
737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes
US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h9qBbe
Covid: Italy latest European country to order Christmas lockdown
Italy will be under "red-zone" restrictions for much of the holiday period, the prime minister says. from BBC News - World https...
US charges ex-Zoom employee with shutting down Tiananmen Square events
US prosecutors say the China-based executive terminated meetings discussing the 1989 crackdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34rA2...
Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3axsJYK
Covid : US Vice-President Pence 'didn't feel a thing'
Mike Pence received the coronavirus vaccine live and said he "didn't feel a thing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wx...
Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare
Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework. from BBC News - World https...
Covid: The countries worried they won't get the vaccine
Countries such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Pakistan are likely to have to wait for the coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto
Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery
Antibody tests show that up to a third of South Africans may have contracted coronavirus during the first wave. from BBC News - World http...
US evictions crisis: 'My pride has gone. We're pretty much homeless now'
Millions face being homeless as an eviction ban ends - and a lifeline from Congress remains uncertain. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships
Blindian Project runs workshops to prepare couples for tricky family introductions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34sGGDz
North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?
Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37x6m44
Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us
Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KEY3dc
Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks
Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qY1oon
Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds
Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nigeria school attack: Hundreds of boys return home after kidnap ordeal
Pictures show the schoolboys arriving in Katsina city, a week after they were kidnapped by militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: US Vice-President Mike Pence to receive vaccine
Mike Pence is set to receive the vaccine publicly on Friday to 'build confidence" among Americans. from BBC News - World https://...
Libya's Gen Haftar frees Italy fishermen held for months
Italy's PM wins the release of 18 fishermen based in Sicily who have been detained since September. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Mozambique's Islamist insurgency: UN warns of rising violence in Cabo Delgado
The UN also blames a failure to distribute vast mineral and gas revenues to the local population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34q...
Nigeria school attack: Was it really Boko Haram?
Militant activity is spreading across northern Nigeria with other groups expressing allegiance to Boko Haram from BBC News - World https:/...
Japan: Snow traps 1,000 drivers in frozen traffic jam
Heavy snow has left drivers stranded on a highway in Japan, some of them since Wednesday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p2U7...
Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store
Players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches and is prone to crashes so will offer refunds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The angry pop song calling out China's domestic violence problem
Xiao Juan is the first pop song in China to openly discuss the sensitive topic of domestic violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump trade chief wants WTO leadership race reopened
Picking a new leader for the WTO will be a challenge for Joe Biden as the global economy struggles with coronavirus. from BBC News - World...
Alibaba says its technology won't target Uighurs
A recent report said China's Alibaba's facial recognition technology can pick out Uighur minorities. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval
A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34q7gx9
Deb Haaland: Historic Native American 'pick for Biden cabinet'
Deb Haaland would be the first Native American in a cabinet secretary role, overseeing public lands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices
US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths
Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3asfpoR
Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?
The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look. from BBC News - World https://ift....
'A total mess': Venezuelans see little hope of improvement
With many Venezuelans spending days in queues for fuel, hope for the future is at a new low. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37rwWvc
Africa's week in pictures: 11 - 17 December 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3X5q4
Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak
Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/389TXC6
Covid vaccine: India expects to 'begin vaccination in January'
India's vaccination programme aims to reach 300 million people by early August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KiIXdD
The impact of Covid rule-breakers
Is rule-breaking causing the Covid-19 surge? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aqiMMP
Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?
The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KDKYRn
US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home
In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism
Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tina Fey: US comedian 'saved a man's life' by the Hudson River
The US comedy actor and writer was apparently in the right place at the right time for one kayaker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Russia's Putin calls Navalny poisoning inquiry 'a trick'
Russia's president scorns a report alleging that agents poisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Afghanistan conflict: Top US general meets Taliban negotiators
General Mark Milley, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, met negotiators in Doha, the military said. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Arab Spring: 10 moments, 10 years on
On the 10 year anniversary of the Arab Spring, the BBC looks at 10 defining moments of the movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf says coronavirus approach 'has failed'
Sweden has been criticised for its more relaxed approach to handling the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KzzMVU
Hotel Rwanda 'hero' sues Greek airline for 'aiding kidnap'
The man depicted in the Hollywood film is in prison in Rwanda awaiting trial on terrorism charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
Maradona's body 'must be conserved' for DNA test, judge rules
The body must be conserved, a judge rules, as a woman claims the football legend may be her father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Road chaos across north-eastern US
More than 60 million people are affected by a powerful snowstorm, in 14 US states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oZr6qT
France's President Macron tests positive for Covid
French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19 after showing symptoms and will isolate from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid and vitamin D: 'Not enough evidence' for treatment
People are still advised to take a daily supplement this winter to keep bones and muscles healthy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000
The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit
Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US snow storm: Millions on east coast under advisory
The storm is expected to stretch from Colorado to Maine with warnings in place in 14 states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nrixVF
China biodegradable plastics 'failing to solve pollution crisis'
China's increase in biodegradables is outpacing its ability to degrade plastic, warns Greenpeace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Marshall Islands: Record drugs haul washes up on shore
About 49kg (1,430lbs) of cocaine was found hidden inside a boat that had washed ashore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWQZVm
'Love jihad': What a reported miscarriage says about India's anti-conversion law
A young Hindu says she miscarried after being separated from her Muslim husband under a new law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6q...
China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines
Chinese drinkers are increasingly choosing to buy and drink wines from their own country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37rB5PT
Tigray crisis: How Ethiopian doctors fled militia attacks
Ethiopian doctors tell the BBC about their efforts to treat wounded civilians during fighting last month. from BBC News - World https://if...
Brexit trade talks: Could the UK and the EU keep negotiating?
What happens if there's a last-minute Brexit trade deal or they need to keep talking? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p4eEq5
In pictures: The beauty of toilets
Photographer Elena Heatherwick captures the stories behind them in villages in Rwanda and Madagascar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'
Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kd...
Covid: Melbourne towers lockdown 'breached human rights'
A snap decision to confine 3,000 people to public housing units was unlawful, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34mU106
CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall
A sheep, a goat and three lambs escaped from their farm in Turkey, ending up at a nearby town hall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pornhub sued by 40 Girls Do Porn sex trafficking victims
Victims allege that Pornhub's parent company Mindgeek knew of the allegations but ignored them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid-19: Europeans urged to wear masks for family Christmas
The WHO says Europe is at "high risk" of a new wave of infections in the New Year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kw5pzX
Britney Spears' father Jamie defends his conservator role
Jamie Spears tells CNN he is protecting his daughter, who "needs special care and protection". from BBC News - World https://ift...
East Africa fears second wave - of locust swarms
Good breeding conditions mean millions of people are now threatened in the Horn of Africa and Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Iraq anti-government activist 'killed by gunmen in Baghdad'
Salah al-Iraqi played a prominent role in anti-government protests in Iraq's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38diia4
Tom Cruise: Recording emerges of star 'shouting at film crew' over Covid
A recording emerges of the Mission: Impossible star apparently letting fly about social distancing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Paris mayor mocks 'absurd' fine for hiring too many women
City mayor Anne Hidalgo mocks the "absurd" penalty for breaking equal employment rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38b...
Brexit: 'Narrow path' in view for trade deal - EU chief
The president of the EU Commission says the "next few days" will be decisive for trade negotiations. from BBC News - World https...
Gay conversion therapy: Hundreds of religious leaders call for ban
More than 370 leaders from the world's major faiths join a call to stop "harmful practices". from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid-19: Singapore migrant workers infections were three times higher
New data shows the number of infections was three times higher than previously estimated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37mVaqm
Struggling Air India could be taken over by workers
A group representing employees is one of a number of bidders for India's loss-making national carrier. from BBC News - World https://i...
Will conflict return to Sudan's Darfur region when peacekeepers leave?
Concerns grow for people's safety in Sudan's war-torn Darfur as peacekeepers prepare to leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff
In a trade row escalation, Australia says it will challenge China's tariff on its barley exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Peru: Police conduct drugs raid dressed as Santa Claus and elf
Police in Peru raid a house dressed as Santa Claus and an elf, and detain a suspected drug dealer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box
The 5,000-year-old piece of wood, originally found in the Great Pyramid in 1872, is said to be "hugely significant". from BBC Ne...
Prato: The Italian town turning rags into new clothes
A small Italian town has built its fortune on transforming the world's old scraps into new clothes. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Abhishek Bachchan: A Bollywood star's romance with kabaddi
Abhishek Bachchan's team is the subject of a new TV series by an award winning British filmmaker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
SolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious
The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences. from BBC News - World htt...
Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds
Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The architect rebuilding Beirut's homes for free
Joe Salloum and his team are bringing hope, and homes, back to people who live in the poorest areas of Beirut. from BBC News - World https...
Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge
New restrictions come into force limiting festivities to the smallest of family gatherings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2nTZq
French culture takes centre stage in Covid protest
Actors, musicians and theatre directors gather to criticise the decision not to reopen culture venues. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Lizzo sparks body debate with 10-day smoothie diet
The US singer, known for promoting body positivity for "big girls", has showcased her weight loss. from BBC News - World https:/...
Pakistan anti-rape ordinance signed into law by president
The measure aims to speed up convictions and includes chemical castration for rapists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WfpMnk
Malka Leifer: Israel court approves extradition of sex abuse suspect to Australia
The Supreme Court rules that former principal Malka Leifer can bet sent to Australia to face charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: European nations tighten restrictions ahead of Christmas
The Netherlands and Germany will be in lockdown over the festive period after Covid-19 cases spike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ann Reinking: Broadway actress and dancer dies aged 71
The Tony Award-winning choreographer portrayed Roxie Hart in the hit musical Chicago from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mjfT2H
How one boy escaped kidnappers
Usama Aminu describes his ordeal as he managed to escape the mass kidnapping in Nigeria's Katsina school. from BBC News - World https:...
Ghislaine Maxwell: Jeffrey Epstein associate seeks $28.5m bail deal
Ms Maxwell denies charges that she helped the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein groom young girls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Hayabusa-2: Pieces of an asteroid found inside space capsule
Scientists in Japan open the Hayabusa-2 space capsule that landed just over a week ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNYy0y
Japan 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death
Takahiro Shiraishi was convicted for killing nine people he had contacted on the social media platform. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Afghanistan: Kabul governor killed in 'sticky bomb' attack on car
Mahboobullah Mohebi is the latest of several officials, journalists and activists to be targeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34g...
Mission to investigate gigantic iceberg
Scientists will send robotic vehicles under the colossal berg drifting in the South Atlantic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37i4dJe
Pinterest in $22.5m gender discrimination payout
The $22.5m payout by Pinterest to a former top executive is the largest of its kind to be publicly disclosed. from BBC News - World https:...
Craig McLachlan: Actor found not guilty in indecent assault case
The former Neighbours actor has consistently denied allegations raised by four women in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38...
Joe Biden says 'will of people prevailed' after victory confirmed
The Democrat has been formally certified as the next US president by the country's electoral college. from BBC News - World https://if...
Australia storms: Floods spark evacuation warnings for NSW towns
Some New South Wales residents are told to leave their homes, after storms batter two states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mqAjqM
EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants
Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oRUlfo
MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah
Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks
Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qY1oon
Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest
Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why India's doctors differ on Covid-19 plasma therapy
The therapy is allowed in many countries despite unanswered questions over its efficacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZxakU
A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests
Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone
Already facing a humanitarian crisis, Yemenis have been left in the dark over the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding
Hang glider Wolfgang Siess lost his job due to coronavirus, so he started filming his flights to try and attract more people to the sport. ...
Venezuela crisis: Fleeing migrants found drowned
The migrants were thought to have been heading for Trinidad and Tobago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oQThrW
Australia storms: Dog rescued and beaches damaged as extreme weather hits coast
Hazel disappeared under a sea of foam at Byron Bay as wild weather battered the coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gIWibb
Kameel Ahmady: British FGM academic 'jailed in Iran'
Kameel Ahmady was sentenced to eight years for collaborating with a hostile power, his lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Cleveland Indians baseball team to change name: US media
President Donald Trump tweets "cancel culture at work!" after reports of the move emerge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Geminid meteor shower dazzles night skies
Some of the best views of the annual meteor shower were above Lijiang city in southwest China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JRWIA3
US ends Sudan's listing as sponsor of terror
Sudan has agreed to pay $335m to US victims of terror and has normalised relations with Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nc4e...
US treasury and commerce departments targeted in cyber attack
All federal civilian agencies are told to switch off a network tool exploited by "malicious actors". from BBC News - World https...
Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic
Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have. from BBC News - World ht...
China warns of interference over Bloomberg journalist arrest
International pressure is mounting after a Chinese Bloomberg journalist was detained by Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kkl...
Covid-19: White House officials to receive some of first Pfizer vaccines
Top officials are set to be given some of the first vaccines, which are being rolled out in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
New Zealand sex worker wins six-figure sum in sexual harassment case
The payout comes after the woman filed a sexual harassment case against a business owner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37ha01y
Indonesia courts SpaceX as new rocket launch site
The South East Asian country is already in talks with Elon Musk about a possible partnership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37fA8tX
New Zealand and Australia agree on quarantine-free travel bubble
Both countries have very few cases and will allow travellers to go back and forth without quarantine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast
Heavy rain and huge ocean swells batter popular tourist spots, prompting hundreds of calls for help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ambrose Dlamini: Eswatini's PM dies after testing positive for Covid-19
The country's government says Ambrose Dlamini, 52, died in hospital in South Africa on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Ambrose Dlamini: Eswatini's PM dies after testing positive for Covid-19
The country's government says Ambrose Dlamini, 52, died in hospital in South Africa on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Inside a vaccine cold storage room
The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nfE...
Kenya's black market baby trade: A mother's choice
What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers. from BBC News - World https://...
US election 2020: What is the electoral college?
The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college. from BBC News - Wor...
Fear and mistrust stalk Kashmir polls
The first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories
Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families. from BBC News - World ht...
Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?
The NHS is carrying out the biggest mass vaccination campaign in its history with a jab that protects against Covid-19. What safety checks w...
US election: Can you explain the electoral college in 10 seconds?
Jay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Nigeria school attack: Gunmen who seized children in Katsina 'surrounded'
Gunmen raided an all-boys boarding school on Friday, abducting an unknown number of children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nfPrYV
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Max Verstappen claims second win of year at season finale
Max Verstappen ends a frustrating season for Red Bull on a high with a dominant victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. from BBC News - World...
UK and EU agree to extend Brexit trade talks
Ursula von der Leyen says talks were "constructive", but Boris Johnson warns no deal is "most likely". from BBC News -...
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict flares despite ceasefire
The tension comes after a six-week war killed thousands over the disputed territory in the Caucasus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: US starts huge vaccine delivery operation
The US has started distributing the vaccine to hundreds of locations across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oL5QVO
Jill Biden: Backlash after WSJ op-ed calls future first lady 'kiddo'
Opinion writer Joseph Epstein argued only medical doctors should call themselves Dr. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qQPXyU
Motjeka Madisha: South Africa footballer dies in car crash
Motjeka Madisha, 25, was capped 13 times for the national team and was seen as a rising star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W7gOJ3
Von der Leyen: 'It is responsible to go the extra mile and continue talks'
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says Brexit talks will continue because it's the 'responsible thing to do'. ...
Coronavirus: Germany to go into lockdown over Christmas
The authorities have been struggling to control a growing number of infections and deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KpqsUQ
US election: Pro-Trump rallies see scuffles in US cities
"Stop the Steal" marchers gathered to back President Trump's push to reverse his election defeat. from BBC News - World http...
Charley Pride: Country music singer dies of Covid-19
The Grammy-winning artist was the first black singer to enter the Country Music Hall of Fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W7Hnxt
Paolo Rossi: Italian World Cup hero's home burgled during funeral
A watch and cash are among items reported stolen from the late World Cup winner's home on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?
Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oPnxmW
No pickers, no coffee: How Covid threatens Colombia's harvest
Labour shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic are hitting coffee growers in Colombia hard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KhA...
Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president
Members of the US Electoral College meet on Monday - but who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W89Y67
Interior Chinatown: The novel taking on Hollywood’s Asian tropes
This year's winner of the US National Book Award for fiction explores what it means to be Asian in America. from BBC News - World http...
India farmers: Misleading claims about high-profile support
Misinformation is being shared about prominent politicians and the current protests in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMTJr8
Earth Photo winners announced
A project on abandoned spaces reclaimed by nature has won the 2020 Earth Photo competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39RZboE
Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’
A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVT3iJ
Mateusz Kuzimski: The veg packer who became a pro footballer
Mateusz Kuzimski was working on a line in England - before returning to Poland to chase his dream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I...
Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations
Even more Polish women are seeking abortions abroad, after the procedure has been all but banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37S...
Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head
Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record, according to the US National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. ...
US Covid vaccination: 'The mission begins'
Gen Gustave Perna says he is confident of the safe distribution of the "precious commodity" across the US. from BBC News - World...
Covid: First round of US vaccinations to begin on Monday
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine was approved earlier this week and doses are being distributed this weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Spanish police rescue 21 'exploited' migrant workers from warehouse
Three people are arrested after police find workers in a secret room hidden behind piles of clothes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Boris Johnson on climate change, mung-bean munching and creating jobs
From mung-bean munching to being the Saudi Arabia of wind power generation, here's a summary of the UK PM's climate speech. from B...
Black Lives Matter: Driver charged after crashing into New York protest
Six were injured when the car ploughed into a crowd of 50 protesters on Friday in New York City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a3d...
Nigeria school attack: Hundreds missing after gunmen attack building in Katsina
Gunmen on motorbikes raid a boarding school, home to some 800 boys, in north-western Katsina state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
World needs to declare 'climate emergency' - UN
The UN secretary general has called on all countries to declare a climate emergency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nfyfTI
Space tourism: Virgin space plane to fly above new base
Sir Richard Branson's tourist rocket plane will make a first flight above its new spaceport home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
ICYMI: Whales in New York to crossing the border for a haircut
In this week's In Case You Missed It, we round up some of the video stories that might have passed you by. from BBC News - World https...
Covid pandemic: South Korea sees record rise in daily cases
The country has been praised as a model of how to deal with coronavirus but cases have surged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37dzPjo
Zodiac Killer: Code-breakers solve San Francisco killer's cipher
A three-strong amateur team decodes one of several messages attributed to a US serial killer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IL6Bim
Ruhollah Zam: Iran executes journalist accused of fanning unrest
Ruhollah Zam ran a site that Iran accuses of inciting the nationwide protests of 2017-18. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W97NiE
Alfred Bourgeois: Second death row inmate executed in two days
President Donald Trump has planned three more executions before he leaves office on 20 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHsJ...
'I got a tattoo on my torso to match my son's birthmark'
When his son started feeling self-conscious about his birthmark, Derek Prue got a tattoo to match. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Pushbacks: Migrants accuse Greece of sending them back out to sea
Greece insists such accusations are an insult but some migrants documented their trips with GPS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3781...
GeeSixFive: The woman who became a pop sensation at 65
Olpha Selepe, also known as GeeSixFive, shot to fame with a hit single just weeks before her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
China Covid: Infected woman defends herself after public shaming
A 20-year-old who was rounded on by Chinese internet trolls has spoken out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kiollk
The man behind Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You
Walter Afanasieff co-wrote and produced Mariah Carey's festive classic, which has hit UK number one after 26 years. from BBC News - Wo...
US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election
The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City
A further 119 skulls of men, women and children are found near a famous Aztec temple in Mexico City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film business
Oliver Reed travelled to Iraq in the 1980s when Saddam Hussein tried to join the movie business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDZ...
Turning sounds from around the world into music
Classically-trained musician Belle Chen uses ambient recordings sent from people across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Covid: Trials to test combination of Oxford and Sputnik vaccines
The aim is to see whether mixing two vaccines could improve protection against Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KcKK3C
Argentina abortion legalisation bill passes key vote
Parliament's lower house voted to legalise abortion but the bill must pass the Senate to become law. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Four aid workers killed
Four aid workers were killed last month during fighting in the Tigray region, aid agencies say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W7EZ...
Climate change: EU leaders set 55% target for CO2 emissions cut
All-night talks lead to a goal of cutting CO2 emissions by 55% over the next decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4zC6h
Hezbollah militant Salim Ayyash given life sentences for Hariri killing
Salim Ayyash had been convicted of assassinating Lebanon's former PM with a massive car bomb in 2005. from BBC News - World https://if...
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under security law
The pro-democracy media billionaire is the most high-profile figure to fall foul of the controversial law. from BBC News - World https://i...
Harrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones for fifth and final episode
The film is to be the 78-year-old actor's fifth and final instalment in one of his most famous roles. from BBC News - World https://if...
Freed Uighur family reunited in Australia after three-year separation
Australia lobbied for the release of the Uighur woman and her Australian child for three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oKP9...
Covid-19: Virus ‘success’ Taiwan to keep restrictions despite vaccine
Taiwan warns of another virus spike if people relax safety measures counting on a vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a2376m
Biden and Harris named Time's Person of the Year
The US president-elect and his running mate beat three other finalists, including Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/377sh...
Covid: China asks cabin crew to wear nappies to reduce virus risk
New coronavirus guidelines recommend cabin crew use disposable diapers and avoid the toilet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37XcqBX
EU breaks deadlock over €1.8tn budget and Covid-recovery fund
A compromise was reached with Hungary and Poland who had threatened a veto over the rule-of-law clause. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 December 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ndKekI
Climate change: Covid drives record emissions drop in 2020
The world has seen the biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions since World War Two, say researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n2...
Covid: Australian vaccine abandoned over false HIV response
Trials of the Australian vaccine returned false-positive HIV tests, but did not harm participants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Muslim men on no-fly list have right to sue FBI, says US Supreme Court
Three men say the FBI violated their religious beliefs by pressuring them to spy on other Muslims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Plexiglass, sanitiser and masks: US mall Santas prepare for Christmas
Malls that have hosted visits with Santa for over 100 years are being forced to change their approach. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Latin America politics: UK's 1960s covert activity revealed
Declassified files reveal Britain's attempts to wield influence in Latin America in the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Iran's Supreme Leader: Who might succeed Ali Khamenei?
Rumours about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's health have thrown the spotlight on his possible successors. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Waldemar Haffkine: The vaccine pioneer the world forgot
Waldemar Haffkine created the world's first vaccines for cholera and plague. Then a disaster derailed his life. from BBC News - World ...
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: Chadwick Boseman 'a character actor'
Oscar-winner, Davis, stars alongside Boseman in the highly anticipated Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hundreds of volunteers are helping to map the Great Barrier Reef
Volunteers have been asked to take and categorise thousands of photos of the Great Barrier Reef. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376u...
New Zealand: Fixing the ruined Christchurch Cathedral that's frozen in time
New drone footage shows Christchurch Cathedral that's been untouched since the 2011 earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Brexit: EU sets out plans in case trade talks with UK fail
The EU contingency plans in case talks with the UK collapse include measures for air and road travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Albanian protesters burn Christmas trees over police killing
Protesters are angry after a man was allegedly killed by police for breaking a coronavirus curfew. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Deadly fire engulfs Barcelona abandoned warehouse
A warehouse fire in the Spanish city's Badalona area killed at least two while dozens fled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qDqv...
Afghanistan violence: Journalist Malala Maiwand shot dead along with her driver
Gunmen open fire on Malala Maiwand's vehicle as she travels to work in the eastern city of Jalalabad. from BBC News - World https://if...
Climate change: Have countries kept their promises?
Five years after the Paris climate deal was agreed, we look at the promises made by key countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
China-US relations: Beijing says Twitter hacked after Trump retweet
The Chinese Embassy in the US said it didn't retweet the outgoing president's disputed fraud claims. from BBC News - World https:/...
Paolo Rossi: Italy's 1982 World Cup hero dies aged 64
Italy's 1982 World Cup hero Paolo Rossi, who finished top scorer at the tournament and got the opening goal in the final, has died aged ...
Asian honeybees 'defend hives from hornets with faeces'
The finding is thought to be the first to document the use of tools by Asian honeybees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qIRabt
Paolo Rossi, Italy's 1982 World Cup hero, dies aged 64
The striker's hat-trick eliminated Brazil on the way to Italy's triumph in the competition in Spain. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid-19: The mask-wearing US city that bucked the trend
Compulsory mask-wearing has been highly controversial in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gA3E0C
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a soldier survived an 11-hour gun battle
Ethiopian soldiers recount the dramatic moment their army camps were raided in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/377fH2p
The Syrian mercenaries used as 'cannon fodder' in Nagorno-Karabakh
Four Syrians say they enlisted for sentry duties in Azerbaijan and were sent to the Nagorno-Karabakh front line. from BBC News - World htt...
Covid: Students and retirees form long-distance friendships
The pandemic inspires a scheme to pair language students with older people in France via video link. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New Christmas campaign for Canadians held in China
The campaign is based on efforts around a similar case involving a British journalist fifty years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How Slumdog composer is giving Indian talent a helping hand
AR Rahman on joining Bafta's search for emerging artists in India's film, TV and games industries. from BBC News - World https://i...
Why 'preppers' are going mainstream
Why "preppers" are going mainstream and are no longer lonely survivalists on the fringes of society. from BBC News - World https...
US Covid vaccine: Three key questions answered
How will Americans receive the vaccine? Will it be free? And will enough people take it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4qLS3
Elon Musk's Starship prototype makes a big impact
The US entrepreneur's latest Starship rocket prototype impresses in flight, but crashes on landing. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The dead professor and the vast pro-India disinformation campaign
A Harvard icon and fake media have been used in a global campaign to serve Indian interests, research reveals. from BBC News - World https...
Dad steps in to sing national anthem when it fails to play at son's basketball game
When the US national anthem failed to play at his son's basketball match, this dad saved the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Humpback whale snapped during New York City harbour visit
The giant marine mammal was pictured in front of the Statue of Liberty during a rare appearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qCG...
Covid-19: How everyday life has changed in Wuhan
While the rest of the world is battling a second wave of infections Wuhan hasn’t had any locally transmitted cases for months. from BBC Ne...
Nigeria: The midwife bringing antenatal classes to first-time dads in Lagos
Tolulope Adeleke is a UK midwife organising antenatal classes for first time dads in Lagos, Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
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