George Floyd death: Violence erupts on sixth day of protests
Protests continue in cities across the US sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
UK ex-foreign secretaries Hong Kong alliance
The UK should be leading the response to China's treatment of Hong Kong, seven former foreign secretaries say. from BBC News - World h...
Glimmer of hope for world's rarest primate
The discovery of a new breeding pair raises hope for the future of a critically endangered gibbon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Nasa SpaceX launch: What is the Crew Dragon?
A guide to SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle, which carried astronauts to the space station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gOOGn8
How Venezuela's fuel crisis is hitting coronavirus victims
Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport bodies to the cemetery. from BBC News - ...
Coronavirus: The South African village preparing for Covid-19
For people in South Africa's rural areas trying to protect themselves from Covid-19, hand washing in clean water isn't possible. f...
Christo: Bulgarian-born artist who famously wrapped landmarks dies at 84
The Bulgarian-born artist, known for his monumental projects, dies at his home in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zCQq25
SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts welcomed to the space station
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have floated into the International Space Station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36KVvBk
Antifa: Trump says group will be designated 'terrorist organisation'
The president has blamed the anti-fascist group for riots stemming from George Floyd protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TXZFAC
George Floyd death: Lawyer calls it 'premeditated murder'
Police struggle to stem arson, damage and looting following the death of a black man in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BjA...
#JusticeForUwa trends in Nigeria after student murdered in church
The hashtag #JusticeForUwa is trending after the killing of the 22-year-old woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XK4iiR
Coronavirus: Brazil now fourth-highest nation in Covid-19 deaths
Brazil records almost 1,000 deaths in a day, taking its overall number of fatalities past France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eB...
Mining firm Rio Tinto sorry for destroying Aboriginal caves
The caves in Western Australia sheltered prehistoric people in the Ice Age 46,000 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36MdwiF
Coronavirus: Famous mosques reopen in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem
Hundreds of worshippers entered mosques in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem, as restrictions were eased. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
George Floyd: What happened in the final moments of his life
A timeline of events leading up to George Floyd's death has been revealed by authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gB3LZb
Burkina Faso gunmen 'kill 20 at cattle market' in Kompienga
The gunmen arrived on motorbikes, shooting into the crowded market, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cleqnq
Bayern Munich 5-0 Fortuna Dusseldorf: Robert Lewandowski scores twice in rout
Robert Lewandowski scores twice against Fortuna Dusseldorf to equal his most prolific season as Bayern Munich move 10 points clear at the Bu...
SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule set to dock with space station
US astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are closing in for a Sunday rendezvous with the ISS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AkfUBb
ICYMI: Making waves and signature scents
From social distancing dinner dates to candle scents inspired by pubs, here are some stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News ...
George Floyd death: Violence breaks out amid US protests
Images from street protests across the US on Saturday following the death of black man George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
George Floyd death: US cities order curfews amid widespread clashes
Police struggle to stem the violence as protesters take to the streets over the death of George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
In the middle of the Pacific with nowhere to land
A group of performers were halfway across the ocean in a 75ft boat when the pandemic erupted - leaving them with nowhere to go. from BBC N...
My Money: 'Our alternative quarantine holiday'
Alyssa Hulme from Utah in the US takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Brothers' Home: South Korea's 1980's 'concentration camp'
In the 1980s, innocent children and adults were taken off South Korea's streets - and locked away. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus in South Africa: Eight lessons for the rest of the continent
What South Africa can teach other African countries gearing up for a spike in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3coS0SA
Peru's most catastrophic natural disaster
On 31 May 1970 an earthquake struck in Peru, triggering a landslide and leading to the deaths of 70,000. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Biden and Trump face off over China
The US president and his likely election rival have been sparring over China and the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ar...
Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit
The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well. from BBC News - World https://if...
LGBT: Covid-19 forced me back home where I'm 'unwanted'
'Emma' lost her job and had to move back to the village where she feels 'misunderstood'. from BBC News - World https://ift...
George Floyd: ‘As a black American I am terrified’
After the death of George Floyd, young African-Americans in Minneapolis say they are scared for their safety. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: The self-isolation choir with worldwide members
This weekend thousands of people will gather as an online choir to perform Handel’s Messiah. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gJSUwn
SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station
Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mb9R4A
Coronavirus: Belgian Prince Joachim tests positive after lockdown party
Spanish police are investigating whether a party attended by Prince Joachim breached lockdown rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
George Floyd death: Unrest spreads across US
Images from protests and violence as anger over the death of black man George Floyd increases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MeJLxv
George Floyd death: Minnesota governor decries violent protests
Minnesota fully mobilises the National Guard as it and other US cities prepare for more unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZPW6...
George Floyd death: Rapper Killer Mike's plea to protesters in Atlanta
Rapper Killer Mike delivers an impassioned plea to protesters in Atlanta, after clashes over the killing of George Floyd. from BBC News - ...
Coronavirus: Backlash after Trump signals US exit from WHO
The president is urged to reconsider, after accusing the health body of being a "puppet of China". from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: India to loosen lockdown despite record cases
A plan to ease the world's biggest lockdown begins on 8 June with restaurants and malls re-opening. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Austria set to host Formula 1 season openers in July
The Formula 1 season-openers in Austria have been approved by the country's government, according to reports. from BBC News - World ht...
Coronavirus: Italy's Tower of Pisa reopens after three months shut
Only 15 at a time will be allowed up the tourist attraction, and they will have to wear masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AjNk30
Roger Federer becomes world's highest paid athlete, says Forbes
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer overtakes footballer Lionel Messi as the world's highest paid athlete for 2020, according to Forbes. ...
George Floyd death: Clashes flare amid appeals for calm
Violence continued in US cities for a fourth night over the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis. from BBC News - World ...
Microsoft 'to replace journalists with robots'
Dozens working on the MSN site look set to be replaced by AI, media reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AkYzbh
George Floyd death: Clashes across US as protesters demand justice
Crowds rally at the White House among other places over the death in police custody of George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
George Floyd death: Ex-officer charged with murder and manslaughter
Derek Chauvin, one of the officers seen kneeling on George Floyd's neck, has been charged with murder. from BBC News - World https://i...
90-year-old woman tries to help grandson during arrest
Bodycam footage shows a woman, dressed in a nightgown, seem to fall onto her grandson during the incident. from BBC News - World https://i...
World's largest all-electric plane takes flight
An historic day for the aviation industry as the world's largest all-electric plane takes flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
George Floyd death: Ex-officer held in Minneapolis
An ex-police officer in Minneapolis is detained over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gD...
Hong Kong: China fury amid global pressure over security law
Pressure is mounting on China over its plans to impose a security law on Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ewWqbj
Harvey Weinstein: Four more women accuse producer of assault
The disgraced movie producer is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence for rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ev0Gbh
Minneapolis unrest: CNN reporter arrested live on air
Omar Jimenez was reporting on protests in Minneapolis when he was detained by officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MbmL2I
Uzma Khan: An actress assaulted, a jealous wife and a viral video in Pakistan
Uzma Khan was beaten by three rich women and their guards. Why is this not a headline in Pakistan? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36...
'Cannabis burned during worship' by ancient Israelites - study
Cannabis residues have been found on an altar in an ancient desert temple in Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xcm1QS
Ethiopia accused by Amnesty of illegal killings and mass arrests
It was one of several incidents in a crackdown in Oromia in 2019, Amnesty International says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gxoqgM
Coronavirus: Italian minister Azzolina targeted with sexist abuse
Education Minister Lucia Azzolina and some other top officials now have police protection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9Kr3b
Coronavirus: South Korea closes schools again after biggest spike in weeks
Schools that had just re-opened days ago have now been forced shut again after a spike in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xdf...
What is it like being at school in South Korea?
Strict safety measures are in place, but more than 200 schools have been forced to close just days after they re-opened. from BBC News - W...
Hong Kong: What is the BNO and what does the UK move mean?
The UK waded into the Hong Kong security row by proposing more rights for holders of a special passport. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
For the first time, Twitter has hidden a tweet on the president's profile behind a warning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3esnb...
UK could offer 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's British passport holders
Hong Kong residents holding a UK overseas passport could gain a route to UK citizenship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ddsFMy
Minneapolis protests continue: 'Nobody's listening'
Protests rock the Twin Cities area after the shocking death of an unarmed black man during an arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: 'I built a memorial to my grandfather on Animal Crossing'
One young woman used popular game Animal Crossing for her family tradition of Bai San. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etq6Gb
When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders
When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36IM8Cq
Lion attack in Australia leaves zookeeper badly injured
The woman is being treated for critical injuries after the incident in New South Wales, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Gough Whitlam dismissal: Australian court grants access to Queen's letters
A historian argues they should be public record over the sacking of Australia's prime minister in 1975. from BBC News - World https://...
Rohingya refugee crisis: 'The bodies were thrown out of the boat'
Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZLz...
Africa's week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zGMZXV
The films to look out for at the We Are One festival
Cannes, Toronto and Sundance are among the film festivals uniting for an online streaming event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ccV...
The little lights now packing a deadly punch
LEDs already light our houses but developments are making them even more powerful. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xe8o3Y
The coronavirus conundrum when your mouth is your ‘hand’
The coronavirus pandemic becomes a different kind of challenge when you use your mouth as your ‘hands’. from BBC News - World https://ift....
What if the US removes Hong Kong's special status?
Until now, the US has given Hong Kong favourable trading terms from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yFsCtK
Berlin monument to 1989 democracy heroes - in pictures
The bowl-shaped monument in the German capital is designed to move when enough people gather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zHdbSh
Hong Kong: US and allies defend 'bastion of freedom'
The joint statement comes as the UK says it could extend visa rights to overseas passport holders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Coronavirus: France to reopen cafes, bars and restaurants
Paris is no longer a virus hotspot but will need careful monitoring, PM Edouard Philippe says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3epZEgI
Coronavirus: How lockdown is being lifted across Europe
As the UK alters its restrictions, how are other European countries reopening after lockdown? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LhsXp8
Trump to take 'big action' against social media
The US president is expected to sign an executive order following a row with Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ztIHmV
Why India must battle the shame of period stain
Award-winning photographer Niraj Gera takes on stigma surrounding menstruation in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c9zXPZ
Murdoch shuts 112 Australia print papers in major digital shift
More than 100 print papers to close as News Corp shifts to digital after the virus pandemic hit revenues. from BBC News - World https://if...
George Floyd: Minneapolis protests intensify
Thousands took to the streets on a second day of protests over the killing of an unarmed black man by a white police officer. from BBC New...
George Floyd: Minnesota sees second night of clashes over death in custody
Tear gas is fired at protesters angry at the death of a man pinned down by a policeman in Minnesota. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Austrian police publish honey-trap photos in Strache inquiry
The video scandal toppled the government - now police are trying to find the woman in the sting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gCc...
Martin Scorsese reveals lockdown 'anxiety' and 'relief'
The US film director has made a haunting home video for the BBC about his experience of confinement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Chechen leader Kadyrov 'healthy' after Covid scare
Ramzan Kadyrov, a key ally of President Putin, did not deny having been to hospital in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36NX1mx
Coronavirus: 111-year-old Chilean woman recovers
Juana Zúñiga contracted the virus at her care home near Santiago, where she is the oldest resident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
India policeman's TikTok video helps family find missing father
A TikTok video helped an Indian family find their missing father at the other end of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dg...
China's parliament approves Hong Kong security bill
China says the bill will rein in "terrorism" but many feel it will end Hong Kong's unique status. from BBC News - World http...
Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'
The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time. from BBC News - World http...
Coronavirus: Professional athletes train in lockdown
Professional and Olympic athletes have had to devise ways to continue their rigorous training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36zgN4O
Coronavirus: What attacks on Asians reveal about American identity
Covid-inspired attacks on East Asian people in the US reveal uncomfortable truths about American identity. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: How the advertising industry is changing
A large decline in advertising expenditure is hurting the sector, plus TV channels and newspapers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36...
The High Note: Why Tracee Ellis Ross 'only got better with age'
Tracee Ellis Ross says it's "absurd" that women over 50 have ever been "counted out". from BBC News - World https:...
Crossing Divides: The bomb maker turned peacemaker
Once part of the group behind the Bali bombing, now Ali Fauzi is on a mission to end terror. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M6EA2A
Cocaine and Guinea-Bissau: How Africa's 'narco-state' is trying to kick its habit
Concern mounts about Guinea-Bissau commitment to curb drug trafficking, writes Ricci Shyrock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xbdb6d
Coronavirus: Cyprus to pay holiday costs of infected tourists
The government will cover anyone who tests positive while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M0...
Vietnamese migrant deaths in UK lorry spark 26 arrests
The suspects held in Belgium and France are allegedly part of an organised crime group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XyXTqO
Zambia probes Chinese clothes factory murders
The killings of three Chinese nationals come amid a crackdown on firms accused of discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ep...
Chrissy Teigen posts decision to remove breast implants
"I'm getting my boobs out!" she posted on social media, winning praise for her honest explanation. from BBC News - World htt...
Walkers found after 19 days in the New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds were winched from a clearing after a helicopter spotted smoke from their fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X4qM...
Mexican archaeologists locate wreck of 200-year-old ship
They have named the wreck after the fisherman who first spotted it off the coast of Quintana Roo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zz...
Coronavirus: EU to announce huge recovery package
A fund of at least €500bn ($545bn; £448bn) will be proposed, some of it raised on capital markets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
Romina Ashrafi: Outrage in Iran over 'honour killing' of girl
Romina Ashrafi, 14, was allegedly killed by her father after she ran away with her older boyfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Mount Everest: Chinese team summit during pandemic
The team are the only climbers to summit this season, and are re-measuring the height. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c6lCDZ
Roman mosaic floor found under Italian vineyard
Authorities north of Verona in Italy found the well-preserved tile floor after decades of searching. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India heatwave: Delhi temperature hits 47C as north India reels
Delhi saw temperatures hit 47C, the highest in decades for this time of year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etgPOF
Minnesota violence: Clashes over death of black man in police custody
Tear gas is fired at protesters angry at the death of a man pinned down by a policeman in Minnesota. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Man charged over deadly Kyoto animation studio fire
The arson attack killed 36 people, but Shinji Aoba was too badly burned to be detained until now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X4...
Mexico: Roma director Alfonso Cuarón makes plea for domestic workers
He says domestic workers laid of during the Covid-19 pandemic should continue to receive pay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TIkksj
Australia's megafauna roamed the tropics with first humans but then disappeared
New evidence shows climate change may have wiped out Australia's giant beasts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eoE0cT
Record drop in energy investment, warns IEA think-tank
The pandemic has caused a record fall in energy investment and will likely lead to more pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Coronavirus: Why Merkel may help fund Europe's recovery plan
Germany’s leader has agreed to shoulder some of the burden, but four "frugal" EU states are unhappy. from BBC News - World https...
Tests vital for Africa's fight against coronavirus
Early successes have been hailed by some but governments must start getting more data, reports Anne Soy. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation
A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arsons and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect ...
Coronavirus: Lebanon's woes worsen as country pushed to the brink
Country was already rocked by unrest over the cost of living - then came coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TFqiKy
Mumbai: How Covid-19 has ravaged India's richest city
With nearly 30,000 cases, Mumbai accounts for more than a fifth of India's coronavirus infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hong Kong ramps up security ahead of controversial bill reading
Protesters were urged to disrupt proceedings in an attempt to derail the bill's second reading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
SpaceX launch: What is SpaceX and why is it working with Nasa?
Ahead of the launch of the Crew Dragon mission, the BBC explains what SpaceX does exactly from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c48WNX
Dominic Cummings: What is the scandal about?
This is why everyone is talking about Boris Johnson's chief adviser. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TGpXHu
FBI to investigate death of black man in Minnesota after arrest
The FBI investigates Minnesota police after video shows man being arrested saying 'I can't breathe'. from BBC News - World htt...
Malka Leifer: Rape-accused ex-principal fit for extradition to Australia
An Israeli judge says the suspect accused of 74 sex charges is fit to face extradition to Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: German Ikea car park used for mass Eid prayer
Muslims brought prayer mats and face masks to a huge car park for socially-distanced prayers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M0JaPW
Coronavirus: China's plan to test everyone in Wuhan
Officials said they planned to test all of Wuhan's residents over 10 days, so how have they done? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Denmark opens borders to divided lovers
Boyfriends and girlfriends living in Germany and the Nordic countries can visit partners in Denmark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
JK Rowling unveils The Ickabog, her first non-Harry Potter children's book
The Ickabog is her first non-Harry Potter children's story, and will be published in instalments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Costa Rica celebrates first same-sex weddings
The country is the first in Central America to allow same-sex couples to marry in landmark ruling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
Coronavirus: Egypt doctors accuse government over medics' deaths
A union says the health ministry bears "full responsibility" for doctors' deaths from Covid-19. from BBC News - World https:...
Clickbait and podcasts: France frowns on English words
The French language enrichment commission announces a new list of alternatives to English terms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X1l...
Trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon
The 50 return home a month after a woman working as a maid in Beirut was found for sale on Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: French alarm at Covid-linked Med pollution
Environmentalists in the south of France find masks and gloves littering the seabed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B3VUTR
White woman called police on black man in dog row
The woman has now been suspended from her job at an investment firm in New York City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d2Zuvn
Australia bushfires: Hundreds of deaths linked to smoke, inquiry hears
More than 4,000 people were admitted to hospital due to the smoke, a government inquiry has heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Alberta minister says ban on protests means 'great time' to build pipeline
Alberta's energy minister cites a ban on protests when asked about a controversial project in Canada. from BBC News - World https://if...
Zara Abid: Model presumed dead in Pakistan plane crash abused online
Zara Abid, 28, was being mourned by friends and family, but then trolls began abusing her legacy online. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Stanley Ho: Macau casino tycoon dies aged 98
Ho was credited with steering Macau to overtake Las Vegas as the gambling capital of the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LXkW...
Republican National Convention: Trump threatens to move event from North Carolina
The president wants North Carolina to ensure there are no restrictions on crowds due to the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Boy, 12, followed down mountain by brown bear
Alessandro was hiking with his family in northern Italy when they realised he was being followed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LZ...
Coronavirus: New York Stock Exchange trading floor to reopen
The resumption of floor trading comes after a two-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2Y...
Hong Kong security law: Carrie Lam dismisses concerns over rights
Carrie Lam says a security law planned by China is a "responsible" move which won't infringe on rights. from BBC News - Worl...
Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?
Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3goqdF1
Coronavirus: The strangers reaching out to Kyrgyzstan's lonely teenagers
Worried by teens' mental health struggles during Kyrgyzstan's coronavirus lockdown, one group acted. from BBC News - World https:/...
Indonesia: Alone in a sinking village
Once home to more than 200 families, the village of Bedono in Central Java is now under water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TCH2lL
Coronavirus: Joe Biden emerges from quarantine on Memorial Day
The US Democratic presidential candidate makes his first public appearance in more than two months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: 'I see a lot of people, I don't see any masks'
Scores of people visited beach destinations over the Memorial Day weekend, not all abiding by the guidelines. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: Lufthansa agrees €9bn rescue deal with Germany
European markets rose on the bailout deal news, which sees Germany take a 20% stake in the firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AaO...
Coronavirus: WHO halts trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety fears
Testing of hydroxychloroquine as a possible coronavirus treatment is suspended by the health agency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sir Richard Branson: Virgin Orbit rocket fails on debut flight
A California company owned by UK businessman Sir Richard Branson fails to launch a rocket to orbit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: Spain to stop quarantining arrivals from 1 July
The country hopes to save the summer season but UK tourists face quarantine in their own country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zy...
Nikoloz Basilashvili: Georgian tennis star charged with assaulting ex-wife
Nikoloz Basilashvili is accused by his ex-wife of attacking her - an allegation he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36s96gV
Balbir Singh: India mourns loss of hockey legend and independence hero
Balbir Singh, who has died aged 95, helped seal hockey gold for newly independent India in 1948. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZGJ...
Coronavirus outbreak: Five ways Europe is easing lockdown
Jogging in a Madrid park, having a Czech beer, taking a Greek ferry - Europe is opening up more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3edT...
Suriname election: Will a convicted murderer be re-elected?
Suriname's President Desi Bouterse was convicted of murder but he is confident he will be re-elected. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Americans flock to beaches on Memorial Day weekend
People are seen flouting restrictions on what is known in the US as the unofficial start of summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Marie Cau: First transgender mayor elected in France
The council of Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes chose Marie Cau as their new mayor on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X3TSM9
The Metro Manila priests fighting coronavirus with the cross
Catholic priests in Metro Manila are risking their lives to serve their poverty-stricken community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Hong Kong security law 'needed to tackle terrorism'
The territory's security chief says the controversial security law will save the city from violence. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Western Australia storm: Ex-cyclone brings widespread damage to coast
An ex-tropical cyclone and a cold front combined to create a "once-in-a-decade" event, officials say. from BBC News - World http...
New Zealand earthquake hits during PM Ardern live TV interview
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern carries on an interview as an earthquake hits parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eh2mF8
Tiger Woods & Peyton Manning beat Tom Brady & Phil Mickelson in $20m charity match
Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Phil Mickelson raised $20m for coronavirus relief efforts in The Match: Champions for Charity. ...
Coronavirus: Chile's president says healthcare system 'very close to the limit'
President Sebastián Piñera warns of the strain on hospitals as the number of cases approaches 70,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
'I left my campervan in Argentina'
Thousands of van-driving nomads were living the dream - until the coronavirus pandemic brought them to a sudden halt. from BBC News - Worl...
Family of exiled top Saudi officer Saad al-Jabri 'targeted'
Saad al-Jabri fled to Canada but officials are going after his children back home, the BBC is told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus in Sudan exposes new leaders
Some medics have refused to work and elderly people have been dying, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Caribbean tourism reels from coronavirus
Tourism is vital to the Caribbean but visitors are absent amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gj2lSW
The South Korean protester living in the sky
Kim Yong-hee has spent a year living on a 20-metre-high traffic tower in protest at Samsung's zero-union policy. from BBC News - World...
Coronavirus: US suspends travel from Brazil for foreigners
Brazil has recently become a new coronavirus hotspot with more than 300,000 known cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LW3EcB
Millions of periodical cicadas to emerge in parts of US
After spending most of their lives in the soil, periodical cicadas will come out in three US states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
South African President Ramaphosa says outbreak will get worse
Cyril Ramaphosa said the worst is still ahead while announcing an ease in lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ytppxi
Coronavirus: Austrian president 'sorry' for breaking lockdown curfew
President Van der Bellen stayed at a Vienna restaurant beyond the mandated closing time of 23:00. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A0...
Bundesliga: Timo Werner scores three as Leipzig thrash Mainz
Timo Werner scores his first goals since the Bundesliga returned from its two-month suspension with a hat-trick as RB Leipzig thump Mainz. ...
Afghanistan: Taliban prisoner release amid Eid al-Fitr ceasefire
The government says up to 2,000 prisoners will be freed, after the Islamist group proposed a truce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus in South Africa: Outbreak closes Mponeng gold mine
South Africa's Mponeng gold mine only resumed operations in April following a national lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Could these social distancing hacks make it to market?
People around the world are inventing their own gadgets and designs to adhere to social distancing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: China accuses US of spreading 'conspiracies'
The country's top diplomat hits out at Washington - raising tensions between the two world powers. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid coronavirus
After a Ramadan marked by lockdowns and social distancing, Muslims begin celebrating the festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Iran oil tanker reaches Venezuela amid US tension
Five tankers are being escorted by the Venezuelan military as the country struggles with shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts complete rehearsal for historic mission
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken ready themselves and their kit for Wednesday's flight to the space station. from BBC News - World https://...
Netanyahu trial: Israeli prime minister faces Jerusalem court
The country is gripped by the spectacle of a serving leader being tried for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LWoW9Y
Western Australia prepares for 'once-in-a-decade' storm
The country's entire western coast is expected to be affected by torrential rain and massive waves. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Hong Kong: World political figures condemn China's security law plan
Nearly 200 signatories say Beijing's proposal is an "assault on the city's fundamental freedoms". from BBC News - World ...
Stan's Donuts: A farewell to a shop closed by coronavirus
Coronavirus has forced thousands of small businesses to shut in the US. Stan's Donuts is just one. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Rwanda genocide: How Félicien Kabuga evaded capture for 26 years
Félicien Kabuga outwitted Rwandan genocide prosecutors by using 28 aliases and powerful connections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Why reopening French schools is a social emergency
Children returning to school are often from wealthier families, so why are other pupils staying home? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
LG Polymers: Was negligence behind India's deadly gas leak?
The Indian arm of a South Korean multinational was charged after a leak from its factory killed 12. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Which health claims are circulating online?
A wide range of false and misleading health claims continue to spread on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WYwH5u
Afghanistan: Taliban announce three-day Eid ceasefire with government
The truce with government forces will take effect when the Muslim festival of Eid begins on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: New York state daily death toll drop below 100
A total of 84 people died in 24 hours, the lowest daily toll since March in the worst-hit US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: Over 40 Covid-19 cases traced to church service in Germany
Over 40 people who attended a Baptist service in Frankfurt after curbs were eased were infected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36Bl...
Coronavirus: Anti-lockdown car protest draws thousands
An opposition party urges people to protest from their cars in order to maintain social distancing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Berlin WW2 bombing survivor Saturn the alligator dies in Moscow Zoo
His colourful history included escaping from a zoo and a rumour that he belonged to Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xl...
La Liga can resume from 8 June, says Spain's prime minister
La Liga can resume from 8 June, says Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TwJ2M6
Hana Kimura: Netflix star and Japanese wrestler dies at 22
The wrestler turned Netflix Reality TV personality had posted about online bullying before she died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hertz: Car rental firm files for US bankruptcy protection
The company said the coronavirus pandemic had led to an "abrupt" decline in bookings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TtD3...
Ramadan: German church opens doors for Muslim prayers
New social distancing rules meant many worshippers had nowhere to go until the church stepped in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36p...
Coronavirus: Is it safe to visit US national parks?
National parks are re-opening and people can't wait to embrace the Great Outdoors. But is it safe? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Pakistan plane crash: 'All I could see was fire'
At least 92 people have died after a PIA plane hit a Karachi residential area during landing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bWHmCa
Coronavirus: Protective badges and cannabis claims fact-checked
Claims that badges can protect wearers from coronavirus and a cannabis treatment fact-checked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LOuTWF
Coronavirus in Kenya: 'I buried my cousin on Facebook Live'
The BBC's Mercy Juma had to watch her cousin's burial online - until her internet connection failed. from BBC News - World https:/...
Week in pictures: 16-22 May 2020
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zYmKfw
Coronavirus in the Maldives: The couple trapped on never-ending honeymoon
A Dubai-based couple are still stuck at a deserted resort, more than two months after their wedding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Heinrich Himmler: How a fake stamp led to the Nazi SS leader's capture
Seventy-five years after his death, the Nazi SS leader's possessions are due to go on display in the UK. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: Can children catch and pass on coronavirus?
BBC's Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus. from BBC News - ...
Brazil court releases foul-mouthed Bolsonaro video
It is part of a probe into allegations the president tried to replace top federal police officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Canada v US: Loon stabs eagle through heart
The loon, which is on Canada's dollar coin, and the eagle, America's national bird, fought to the death. from BBC News - World htt...
Karachi plane crash: Pakistan International Airlines on flight from Lahore
Pictures shared on social media show smoke rising from the crash site, a residential area in Karachi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Goldie Hawn: 'Tell children the truth about coronavirus'
Actor tells 5 Live why she thinks it’s important to be honest with children when talking about the pandemic. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: Yemen's healthcare system 'in effect collapsed'
A UN humanitarian agency warns that infections are spreading fast across the war-torn country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cYAbea
Hong Kong residents respond to controversial security law
Hong Kong residents give their reaction to the controversial national security law being planned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zs...
US naval base shooting was 'terrorism related', FBI says
A second suspect may be at large in the attack that injured one and left the shooter dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WScpuD
Hong Kong: Pompeo condemns China’s law as ‘death knell’ for freedoms
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the law would be a “death knell” for Hong Kong’s special freedoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ukraine: Dogs auctioned to pay owners' debts
The practice, exposed by an opposition MP, has sparked uproar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A0oiFM
Mory Kanté: African music star dies aged 70
The singer, who helped bring African music to world audiences with hits like Yéké Yéké, dies in Guinea. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Augustin Bizimana: Remains of top Rwanda genocide suspect found
Augustin Bizimana was defence minister when about 800,000 people were killed in 100 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e4SXQU
Hong Kong security law: What is it and is it worrying?
A simple guide to the new national security law China has proposed in Hong Kong and why it matters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane crashes in Karachi
Pakistan International Airlines plane has crashed in Karachi on flight from Lahore, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Son 'kills father' during Zoom video chat in New York state
Several chat participants witness the stabbing of a Long Island man by his son, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tu4TUE
Cyclone Amphan: Survivors return to face destruction left by storm
A massive clean-up operation begins after the storm flattened homes and left cities without power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2z...
China scraps annual economic growth target for first time
The world's second largest economy takes unprecedented step not to give forecast for the year ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Singapore quizzer finally wins $10k after Tony Hadley's message
Muhammad Shalehan was originally denied the prize as judges claimed he mispronounced "Tony Hadley". from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: Flexible working will be a new normal after virus
Facebook and New Zealand's prime minister are the latest to support a radical shift in how we all work. from BBC News - World https://...
Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi journalist's family 'forgives' his killers
The journalist was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gmJnuW
Trump removes mask before facing cameras at car factory
The president says he didn't want to "give the press the pleasure of seeing" him in a face covering. from BBC News - World h...
Coronavirus: The Bolivian orchestra stranded in a German castle
The young musicians have been in a moated castle in eastern Germany for 73 days after Bolivia closed its borders. from BBC News - World ht...
Coronavirus: Is Latin America the next epicentre of the pandemic?
New cases have been rising sharply in Brazil and Mexico, along with other countries in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Coronavirus sparks a sanitary pad crisis in India
Schools normally provide students with pads in a country where millions of women go without. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tvh3wm
Get ready for the 'holy grail' of computer graphics
Ray tracing produces stunning lighting effects but has been too complex for computers, until now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WQ...
Africa's week in pictures: 15 - 21 May 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36lCyF4
Emptier US roads more lethal in coronavirus pandemic, report says
March's fatality rates jump by 14% even though people are driving less due to virus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus in South Africa: Two-day-old baby dies
The prematurely born baby, who had trouble breathing, is among the youngest victims in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zo...
Italy bribery probe nets Sicily coronavirus response chief
The virus response boss is among 10 arrested in a big healthcare corruption probe in hard-hit Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tiger seized in Mexico after man tried to lasso it
Animal welfare officials intervened after a video emerged showing men chasing the tiger in the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Venezuela's military to escort Iranian tankers bringing petrol
The tankers, bringing much-needed petrol, will be "welcomed" into its exclusive economic zone. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Tinder boss says 'dramatic' changes to dating
Elie Seidman discusses the impact of coronavirus and how his dating app will react. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUaWJO
Lockdown: South African actors create a hit online soap opera
A group of South African actors in lockdown are making a hit online soap opera from their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zYx...
Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine trial begins in the UK
The study will test the drugs - one of which Donald Trump has said he is taking - against a placebo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Zuckerberg: Facebook to 'take down' coronavirus misinformation
Mark Zuckerberg explains how the social network is responding to the Covid-19 crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AOaG0R
Amphan: Indian city of Kolkata devastated by cyclone
Many of the city's 14 million people are without electricity and communications have been disrupted. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Pakistan girls: Man arrested for 'murdering cousins over video'
The 52-second video was reportedly shot nearly a year ago, but went viral a few weeks ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TnKe4u
Tony Hadley, a radio quiz, one syllable - and a $10,000 riddle
When a Singaporean quizzer lost a huge cash prize over one syllable, he got some unlikely help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g8Bd...
US Senate passes bill that could delist some Chinese firms
The moves comes as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing over the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XjCkKL
Mika Brzezinski: TV host blasts 'sick' Trump's conspiracy theory
The president is called "disgusting" by Joe Scarborough's furious co-host and wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AO...
Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen to be freed from prison
Michael Cohen will continue serving his sentence at home as Covid-19 spreads in prisons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2z8TlPQ
Coronavirus: World sees highest daily increase in virus cases - WHO
The head of the World Health Organization warns the pandemic is a "long way" from being over. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Sleepless nights for doctors in a war zone
People in Afghanistan dared to hope for peace, but they are now fighting both violence and the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: What does it mean for natural disaster response?
How are emergency services preparing for natural disasters amid the coronavirus pandemic? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X9L4mA
Doctor who raised concerns over PPE shortage admitted to mental hospital
The Andhra Pradesh medic was suspended after complaining about the lack of protective equipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zgt...
Colombia: How armed gangs are using lockdown to target activists
Campaigners were already at risk but restrictions have left them easy targets for militia groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LN...
Coronavirus: Universities fear fall in lucrative overseas students
Education is one of the sectors of the global economy that is being hardest hit by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ynW...
Coronavirus: The Russian republic enduring a 'catastrophe'
The coronavirus outbreak in Dagestan in southern Russia saw 10 dying each day at its peak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g8aU2S
Africa didn't dither but faces long coronavirus fight
How the continent's sense of vulnerability may help it adapt to yet another deadly disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gizm...
Burundi election: Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp blocked
Voters choose a new president as the current leader moves to a new elevated role of "supreme guide". from BBC News - World https...
Nasa: Doug Loverro steps down days before crewed launch
Doug Loverro steps down the week before the US's first crewed launch in almost a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6tl8o
Auschwitz: Hidden objects found at concentration camp
Renovators at the Nazi concentration camp complex found the hidden items in a chimney in Block 17. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Letter-writing: Connection in disconnected times
Stuck indoors, people are turning to an old way of keeping in touch - even Taylor Swift is joining in. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Michigan floods: Evacuations after Edenville and Sanford dams collapse
Two dams burst after days of heavy rain, and officials warn of record high water levels in Midland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Climate change: Top 10 tips to reduce carbon footprint revealed
A report lists some of the best ways people can tackle their own contribution to climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WJl...
Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app
The owner of a pizza restaurant discovered the app was selling his food cheaper than he was but still paying him full price. from BBC News...
Coronavirus lockdown: The Indian migrants dying to get home
Many poor Indians, fleeing hunger in locked down cities, have died of exhaustion or in accidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xb...
Zelensky's Ukraine: Why comic's dream of transformation may be over
Ukraine's president is still popular after a year in power but his top team has fallen apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cN...
Does chloroquine work against coronavirus?
President Trump says he takes the drug as a preventative measure. But what do we know about its effectiveness? from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: What are President Trump's charges against the WHO?
The World Health Organization rejects US criticism it mishandled the early days of the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: What's the risk on public transport?
Bus and train operators are reducing services and increasing cleaning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iz0o5k
Amphan: Heavy rains in India and Bangladesh as cyclone bears down
Cyclone Amphan is expected to make landfall near the border between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZ0e4A
Coronavirus: World Bank warns 60m at risk of 'extreme poverty'
The financial impact of the coronavirus is hitting poor nations hard and destroying millions of livelihoods. from BBC News - World https:/...
Roe v Wade: Woman behind US abortion ruling was paid to recant
Norma McCorvey, better known as Jane Roe, says she took money from evangelicals to condemn abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Social distancing: When extreme weather and coronavirus collide
People displaced by extreme weather are forced to break Covid-19 social distancing safety guidelines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Venezuelan bank files legal claim with Bank of England over gold
The Central Bank of Venezuela says the gold's value could be used to tackle coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ymD6hG
Trump says US topping world virus cases is 'badge of honour'
Mr Trump argues the US having the most coronavirus cases in the world is actually "a good thing". from BBC News - World https://...
Teenage boy charged in Canada's first 'incel' terror case
The 17-year-old boy is accused of fatally stabbing a woman an erotic massage parlour this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XbIa...
Rami Makhlouf: The rift at the heart of Syria's ruling family
What's behind the angry videos posted by the billionaire relative of Bashar al-Assad? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cMjfrd
Coronavirus bites into Australia's bushfire recovery
Some tourist towns had barely survived fires when the virus hit, and locals say they are struggling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus in Africa: Contained or unrecorded?
The continent has had less than 100,000 cases so far, but could be in for a prolonged outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WM0r...
Oil collapse: 'Right now everything I have is shut down'
After years of boom, is the US oil industry now going bust? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WJsYJa
Afghan maternity ward attack: The newborn baby who survived two gunshots
Amina is one of the youngest survivors of an attack on an Afghan maternity ward which killed 24 people last week. from BBC News - World ht...
Hungary outlaws changing birth gender on documents
The government says the law will eliminate legal uncertainty, but trans people fear discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Trump offers no commitment to wear mask at Ford factory
The president was asked if he would wear a facial covering on a visit to a car factory this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WK...
Climate change: Scientists fear car surge will see CO2 rebound
An analysis shows a huge daily CO2 drop, but a return to car travel may see emissions rebound. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zMqII1
'Tortured Zimbabwe abductees' may face prosecution
Opposition activists, including an MP, say they were beaten and forced to drink urine by state agents. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Facebook Shops: Online stores open on Facebook and Instagram
From brand pages to live streams, Facebook is rolling out new shopping features across its apps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bSb...
France's Macron loses majority as defectors form new party
The French president's party loses seven MPs amid further signs of dissatisfaction in parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Megaraptor: Fossils of 10m-long dinosaur found in Argentina
Palaeontologists say the remains date back 70 million years, close to the end of the dinosaurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zbQJ...
Coronavirus: Anger grows for stranded crew on forgotten cruises
Months into the pandemic, thousands of cruise crew remain stuck at sea, desperate to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zcaIPE
Coronavirus: Remote controlled mask invented to allow eating
Israeli investors have developed a coronavirus mask that has an automatic mouth hole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36fsSfC
US sees first gig in months
Fans wore masks and had their temperatures taken before watching the show in Arkansas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AJ2zTd
Sudan 'must pay' US East African embassy attack victims
The US Supreme Court rules in favour of damages over the 1998 bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WL0ApT
Coronavirus: World Health Organization members agree coronavirus response probe
The vote follows criticism of the organisation and China, particularly from the United States. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LEDbjx
Pakistan: Man who kissed murdered girls in video arrested
Police in Pakistan also detained two others believed to be involved in the teenagers' killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
EasyJet admits nine million customers hacked
The attack was "sophisticated" the airline said, adding that some credit card details had been accessed. from BBC News - World h...
Polish hit song on grieving 'censored', sparking protests
Public radio is accused of censoring an anti-government song that topped the charts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WJ6t6V
China abductions: Parents find son snatched in hotel 32 years ago
Li Jingzhi quit her job to search China for her son, Mao Yin, who went missing in 1988. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36eo1uM
Coronavirus: Brazil records third-highest Covid-19 infection level
Brazil is now only behind the US and Russia in numbers of confirmed cases of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bESCCV
Coronavirus vaccine: First evidence jab can train immune system
Larger trials now needed to see if the vaccine can protect against the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LCCiIp
Amphan: India evacuates millions ahead of super cyclone
The storm is expected to make landfall on Wednesday on India's eastern coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fZznY9
Coronavirus: Trump gives WHO ultimatum over Covid-19 handling
The US president accuses the UN agency of having an "alarming lack of independence" from China. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Chile protesters clash with police over lockdown
Police use tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in Santiago's El Bosque district. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bK...
Coronavirus lockdown: The harmonica player giving cheer to neighbours
Frederic Yonnet is an urban jazz harmonica player who believes music can bridge social distancing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
Coronavirus: Trump taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine
Speaking at the White House, he told reporters he started taking the malaria and lupus medication recently. from BBC News - World https://...
Pompeo denies inspector general fired as payback for investigation
The US Secretary of State denied wanting an independent watchdog fired for investigating him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WHQoyv
Myanmar police seize largest haul of synthetic drugs
Police find the biggest ever haul of synthetic drugs in South East Asia in a three-month operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: France and Germany propose €500bn recovery fund
The countries agree a plan to distribute funds to EU member states worst affected by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
FBI: US naval base attack 'motivated by Al-Qaeda'
The Saudi Air Force officer who killed three Americans in Florida spoke to the terror group in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Fang Fang: The Wuhan writer whose virus diary angered China
A controversial diary written during the early days of the pandemic has been translated into English. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Leonardo DiCaprio joins DR Congo gorilla park campaign after attack
Twelve rangers were killed in an attack on Virunga National Park in DR Congo last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zd5RIq
Lesotho PM resigns amid ex-wife's murder case
Lesotho's prime minister, a suspect in the murder of his former wife, says he is resigning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ygp9...
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa jokes about arrest for breaking coronavirus rules
Cyril Ramaphosa says "come, before we get arrested" to fans who get close to take a photo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Just Sam: American Idol crowns first ever 'at home' winner
Just Sam was alone in lockdown in California when she sang in the finale - and celebrated her win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Coronavirus: Lockdown in a mirgrant camp
An Afghan journalist and refugee locked down in one of Europe’s migrant camps looks at the conditions in Malakasa camp. from BBC News - Wo...
Ryanair: Air passenger quarantine plans 'idiotic'
CEO Michael O'Leary tells BBC Radio 5 Live that measures to contain coronavirus have too many exemptions to be effective. from BBC New...
Coronavirus: Spain set for basic income to ease crisis pain
The government plans a basic monthly income for hard-up families - something few in Europe have tried. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Israeli convicted of West Bank arson attack that killed three Palestinians
A Palestinian infant and his parents were killed when their home in Duma was firebombed in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2z7l...
Burkina Faso unveils 'corrected' Thomas Sankara statue
A new monument to the African nationalist hero is unveiled after parts of the original "melted". from BBC News - World https://i...
Night at the museum: Man breaks into dinosaur exhibit, taking selfies
An international student broke into Australia's oldest museum, taking selfies with the exhibits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hong Kong: Lawmakers carried out during parliament mayhem
Pro-democracy lawmakers were dragged out by guards during a row partly about the Chinese national anthem. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus football: FC Seoul apologises for 'sex dolls' in stands
A company that produces sex toys gave the club 30 mannequins to fill some of their empty seats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TjiK...
Japan's economy slips into recession amid coronavirus woes
The world's third biggest economy has fallen into recession for the first time in more than four years. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Can India replace China as world's factory?
Delhi is keen to exploit any shift in global investment flows prompted by the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36c...
Coronavirus: Hospitals in Brazil's São Paulo 'near collapse'
Public hospitals in São Paulo have reached 90% capacity for emergency beds, the city's mayor warns. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Why Africans should take part in vaccine trials
Scientists in Africa explain that any trials would be properly regulated and so the scare stories should be ignored. from BBC News - World...
The man who bought 60,000 oil and gas wells
Rusty Hutson Jr is the boss of fast-growing US energy firm Diversified Gas & Oil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yghzXW
Fed chairman Powell warns downturn 'may last until late 2021'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said a full rebound may not be possible until a vaccine is made. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Space Plane: Mysterious US military aircraft launches
The Atlas V rocket, carrying the X-37B space plane, launched from Cape Canaveral on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cFBAWT
Coronavirus: UK daily death figure dips to lowest since day after lockdown
The government says if a vaccine trial is successful the UK will have 30 million doses by September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Brazil overtakes Spain and Italy as new cases grow
The Latin American nation now has more than 230,000 infections - the world's fourth highest number. from BBC News - World https://ift....
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo takes coronavirus test live on TV
Andrew Cuomo says "there is nothing about the test that should intimidate people" into not taking it. from BBC News - World http...
Coronavirus: Belgian hospital staff turn backs on PM Sophie Wilmès
Staff at Brussels' Saint-Pierre Hospital stage a protest during a visit by Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès. from BBC News - World https:/...
Afghanistan: Rival leaders Ghani and Abdullah in power-sharing deal
Ashraf Ghani will stay on as president, while Abdullah Abdullah will lead talks with the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bI...
India extends coronavirus lockdown by two weeks
The country's major cities will remain under strict restrictions, with some relaxation elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israel swears in unity government after long political crisis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz agree to share power amid virus crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Barack Obama and Lebron James congratulate US graduates
Many schools in the US have had to cancel graduation ceremonies, so famous faces have sent the students messages. from BBC News - World ht...
Jorge Armenta: Mexican journalist killed in 'armed attack'
Jorge Armenta, director of Medios Obson, had received threats and was under government protection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide survivors happy with arrest
A widows' group says "everyone has been waiting" for his apprehension, 26 years after the slaughter. from BBC News - World h...
Meet the baby orangutans learning to climb trees
Baby orangutans are learning new skills from their human surrogate parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LAy8AO
Chinese ambassador to Israel 'found dead at home'
China has yet to confirm the Israeli media reports about the death of Ambassador Du Wei. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zOBSfa
Hash oil factory blast injures 11 firefighters in Los Angeles
Crews tackling a blaze are hit by a fireball and have to run through a wall of flame to safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZchT...
German Bundesliga returns: What did football's new reality look like?
The German Bundesliga restarts and gives a glimpse into what the Premier League and other top leagues may look like. from BBC News - World...
Pakistan 'honour killing': Two girls die over mobile video
The teenage Pakistani girls were reportedly killed by a relative after video showed them with a man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Obama criticises Trump administration's virus response
The former US president says top officials "aren't even pretending to be in charge" amid the crisis. from BBC News - World h...
Steve Linick: Democrats probe Trump's firing of inspector general
The president's firing of the state department's inspector general will be investigated by Congress. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: Why Taiwan won't have a seat at the virus talks
As the world meets to tackle the coronavirus crisis, one of the most successful countries is not invited. from BBC News - World https://if...
Gedhun Choekyi Niyima: Tibetan Buddhism's 'reincarnated' leader who disappeared aged six
Twenty-five years after the Panchen Lama disappeared, Tibetans abroad urge China to reveal his fate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Letter from Africa: Spare a thought for stranded migrants
Ismail Einashe writes that migrants are facing a tougher time since the outbreak of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bFs...
One every eight minutes: India's missing children
Many of those who vanish are trafficked and exploited, but there's little public outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zFYpei
Actor Leslie Jordan on his lockdown Instagram fame
The Emmy Award-winning star's videos have helped him to hit more than four million followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ta...
Polish archbishop refers child sex abuse case to Vatican
The country's most senior Catholic asks the Vatican to investigate after a new film alleges a cover-up. from BBC News - World https://...
#LastNormalPhoto: Thousands share last images before lockdown
We asked you to post your last 'normal' photo before coronavirus. A lot of you replied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/366ji...
Eurovision 2020: Highlights from celebration show, Europe Shine A Light
Eurovision stars come together on the night that this year's cancelled contest would have taken place. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Beach crowds as countries ease lockdowns
People head to the seaside around the world, with various measures to maintain social distancing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bD...
Eurovision 2020: Reigning winner Duncan Laurence's 'sadness' at cancellation
Reigning champion Duncan Laurence reflects on the contest being called off due to coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WBhozO
Coronavirus: How face masks are becoming fashionable
With governments recommending face masks, the fashion world is ensuring they remain on trend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z9F5k9
Coronavirus: Capturing isolation on New Zealand's Stewart Island
As the country emerges from lockdown, a photographer has documented life on rugged Stewart Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2z...
Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Schalke: Haaland scores in Dortmund win on Bundesliga return
Erling Braut Haaland scores for Borussia Dortmund as they mark the return of the Bundesliga during the coronavirus outbreak with a convincin...
New York Giants's Deandre Baker surrenders after robbery charge
The other accused, Quinton Dunbar of the Seattle Seahawks, is still wanted by police in Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dOV...
Bosnia: Protesters condemn Mass for WWII Croat Nazi collaborators
Thousands of people march in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo against a service to honour Nazi-allied Croatian soldiers. from BBC News - World...
JC Penney: US department store files for bankruptcy
The 118-year-old company has warned stores will close as a result of the filing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zHBpvy
Eurovision: Singers from cancelled contest say thank you
With the song contest cancelled, this year's Eurovision artists have recorded a message for fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
ICYMI: Seals, North Korea and penguins at a museum
Here are some stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tb53jM
Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect arrested in France
Businessman Félicien Kabuga is alleged to have financed the groups that carried out the Rwandan genocide. from BBC News - World https://if...
Tracking the outbreak in maps and charts
Key maps and charts explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world and how it is being dealt with. from BBC News - World...
Fariba Adelkhah: French academic 'jailed for six years' in Iran
Fariba Adelkhah's lawyer says she has been convicted of national security charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cDLkki
German Bundesliga: Season resumes after coronavirus shutdown
The German Bundesliga becomes the first major European league to restart after the coronavirus shutdown this weekend. from BBC News - Worl...
Steve Linick: Trump fires state department inspector general
Steve Linick was investigating Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, a senior Democrat says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zFxejK
India coronavirus lockdown: Road accident kills 24 migrant workers
Millions of Indian workers are travelling home after losing their jobs in the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Little things people are doing while socially distanced
We saw flyovers by the Blue Angels, the Obamas reading to people online, and a socially distant table for one in Sweden. from BBC News - W...
Coronavirus: Italy to lift travel restrictions as lockdown eases
The government will allow travel to and from the country as of 3 June, as it eases its lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z8S...
Kobe Bryant helicopter crash post-mortem released
An examination finds that all nine victims of the crash died as a result of blunt force trauma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z8rv...
Coronavirus: Moscow begins mass screening
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford visits one of the testing centres in the Russian capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LwtWBZ
Trump outlines plans for coronavirus vaccine
The US president elaborated on Operation Warp Speed, which aims to expedite vaccine development. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fYZ...
White House 'Operation Warp Speed' to look for Covid jab
President Trump claims the initiative will deliver results in 2020, but US must reopen even with no vaccine. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: Dutch singletons advised to seek ‘sex buddy’
The official guidance counsels singles to “meet with the same person”, provided they are virus-free. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
UK now says no French quarantine exemption
Under the plans announced last weekend, people arriving from abroad must isolate themselves for two weeks. from BBC News - World https://i...
Brazil loses second health minister in a month
Nelson Teich resigned after disagreements with President Jair Bolsonaro, who opposes lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift....
World War Two US Navy ship discovered in Pacific Ocean
The USS Nevada was the only ship to be present at both D-Day and the attack on Pearl Harbor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z67ub1
US targets Huawei with tighter chip export rules
The action is its latest against the Chinese tech giant, which the US says is a national security threat. from BBC News - World https://if...
Google hit by more suspected Oculus VR gadget-scam ads
Some large ads at the top of its results were for sites it now believes were stealing users' cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Afghan maternity ward attackers 'came to kill the mothers'
Tuesday's attack on an Afghan maternity unit was "methodical" and no mistake, says charity director. from BBC News - World h...
From lockdown to gridlock: Asia’s traffic resumes after fall in pollution
As restrictions are eased traffic is starting to gridlock roads, leading to a rise in pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bBS...
Hong Kong protests: Police watchdog clears officers over crackdown
A highly-anticipated report exonerates officers but critics say it ignores allegations of brutality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israel gets first Ethiopia-born minister, in Pnina Tamano-Shata
Pnina Tamano-Shata was brought to Israel in a top-secret operation in the early 1980s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bGc9TO
NFL's Deandre Baker and Quinton Dunbar charged with armed robbery
Deandre Baker of the New York Giants and Quinton Dunbar of the Seattle Seahawks both face charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Coronavirus pushes German economy into recession
The economy shrank 2.2% in the first three months of 2020 as the pandemic took its toll on activity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Burning EU flag can now bring German jail term
Defiling the European Union's emblem and other foreign flags will be classed as a hate crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WV...
Coronavirus: Surrogate babies stranded in Ukraine
Babies born to surrogate mothers are stuck in Ukraine due to coronavirus lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T9CFON
Coronavirus: Baltic states open a pandemic 'travel bubble'
Residents of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania can now travel freely between the three nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zGOftI
Mexico at 'peak moment' of coronavirus crisis after biggest daily rise in cases
The country records its largest one-day rise in cases of the virus so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WYHbRh
Coronavirus: How 'overreaction' made Vietnam a virus success
Vietnam chose to prevent rather than fight Covid-19, a strategy which means it has had no virus deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: WTO head steps down a year early as downturn looms
Roberto Azevedo's exit comes as global trade is expected to slump to historic lows amid the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://if...
Appalachian Trail: Covid postpones the great American adventure
For Americans are missing the great outdoors, the Appalachian Trail is waiting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zyfyqd
Aarogya Setu: Why India's Covid-19 contact tracing app is controversial
Aarogya Setu, India's contact tracing app, has crossed 100 million downloads, but has raised concerns. from BBC News - World https://i...
Richard Burr: US Senate intelligence chairman resigns amid FBI probe
The Republican is suspected of insider trading for selling $1.7m of stocks ahead of a market plunge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Spectacular demolition at German nuclear site
Two cooling towers are blown up at the disused Philippsburg nuclear power plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cwpizL
One in four US workers claiming jobless benefits
Another 2.9 million Americans have filed for unemployment, bringing the total to more than 36 million. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Israel West Bank annexation looms as unity government sworn in
Benjamin Netanyahu returns as prime minister, days before he is due to go on trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AjWkoz
EU court censures Hungary over migrant detentions
The court ruling comes amid criticism of Hungary's coronavirus emergency law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fPNbnV
Coronavirus: State of emergency lifted in most of Japan
Coronavirus infections fall in much of the country, but Tokyo and Osaka remain under emergency order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coral bleaching: Scientists 'find way to make coral more heat-resistant'
Researchers say they have developed a lab-grown strain of microalgae which is more tolerant to heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: New Zealand lockdown eased as businesses reopen
New Zealand has reported no new cases of the virus in the past three days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dISzrd
1MDB: Malaysia drops charges against Wolf of Wall Street producer
Riza Aziz, producer of the Wolf of Wall Street, was caught up in the 1MDB state fund scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2At7Z4D
Coronavirus Sanofi: France resists idea of US getting vaccine first
The government says French drug giant Sanofi should not prioritise the US market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T48DMo
Germany far right: Explosives found at elite soldier's home
Investigators suspect the 45-year-old sergeant major of links to the far right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T6bNz4
Coronavirus: New Zealand reopens with midnight barbers queues
Shops, cafes and parks reopen for New Zealanders - and some keen customers can't wait until morning. from BBC News - World https://ift...
China relocates villagers living in 800m-high cliffs in anti-poverty drive
The village became famous for the precarious rattan ladder its residents used to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ams7oR
Matt Damon breaks Irish lockdown cover with surprise radio call
A local radio station had been trying to get in contact with Damon for weeks before he phoned in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WW...
Remdesivir: Five Indian and Pakistani firms to make drug to 'fight coronavirus'
The deal between Gilead and companies in South Asia will help make the drug for 127 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z1iq9N
Burkina Faso: Twelve terror suspects 'found dead in their cells'
An investigation is launched after 12 people die in police cells overnight in Burkina Faso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z0oAqB
Coronavirus: Trump says Dr Fauci's warning 'not acceptable'
The president criticises his task force expert's caution about reopening the US too quickly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dFu...
Coronavirus puts spotlight on landmark year for nature
The pandemic could have an impact on conservation efforts for years to come, say conservation experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Republicans snatch rare prize of California seat
It is the first Republican win from a Democrat in the liberal stronghold since 1998. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dJXPek
Why this ICU nurse treating Covid patients could be deported
Jonathan Vargas Andres is one of many 'Dreamer' nurses awaiting a key Supreme Court decision. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus and Antarctica: 'Isolated within isolation'
Why the people on the only continent without a recorded case of coronavirus are in lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YZa5TV
Somalia's coronavirus khat bans leaves chewers in a stew
Somalia's government curbs the use of khat after raising concern that it could help spread Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: France's boom city Toulouse shaken by pandemic
There are fears France's fastest growing city this decade could be vulnerable after the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Afghan attack: Kabul clinic cares for babies after attack
A children's hospital in the Afghan capital takes in 19 babies who survived a horrific attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort to serve sentence at home amid virus fears
Manafort, 71, spent about a year of a seven year sentence behind bars, but will serve the rest at home. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: US 'won't use Russian ventilators' linked to fires
The ventilators have been linked to two deadly hospital blazes in Russia and are being investigated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia Khachaturyan sisters: Investigators refuse to drop murder
Prosecutors earlier decided the Khachaturyan sisters suffered prolonged physical and sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Coronavirus: Tanzania hospitals overwhelmed - US
President John Magufuli says the crisis is being exaggerated and has stopped publishing case numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Angela Merkel says she is 'pained' by Russian hacking
Germany's chancellor confirms she was targeted by hackers said to be Russian military intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Breonna Taylor: Lawsuit after US health worker shot dead by police
The family of Breonna Taylor, 26, accuse officers of causing her wrongful death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bqvxDR
Dozens dead in Mexico after drinking adulterated alcohol
Police are searching for the source of the bootleg liquor which has left 46 dead in two states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WscD...
We will have summer tourist season, promises EU
The European Union is to propose a gradual lifting of borders to kick-start a tourist industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bnBz...
Ahmaud Arbery mum 'believes there will be justice'
The mother of Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed while out for a jog, says the case is moving in the "right direction". from BBC News...
Coronavirus: Broadway actor Nick Cordero wakes from coma
The Canadian star has been in hospital since late March and has had his right leg amputated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3btqaDS
Coronavirus: Brazil records highest daily rise in deaths
The country, which is at the centre of the Latin American outbreak, registers 881 deaths in a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
Nature crisis: Moths have 'secret role' as crucial pollinators
Fluttering creatures of the night are also vital pollinators of plants and flowers, say scientists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
'I was shunned over coronavirus fears'
Coronavirus stigma surrounds the East African nation's health workers, patients and survivors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y...
Robert De Niro on coronavirus lockdown and US politics
The Oscar winning actor spoke to the BBC about life in New York during the outbreak and the country's leadership. from BBC News - Worl...
Coronavirus: Crew on virus-hit cruise ship allowed to disembark in Uruguay
Passengers on the Greg Mortimer had already left the ship last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35W6l7h
Rapper 6ix9ine has $200k charity donation rejected
US charity No Kid Hungry says it has a policy of rejecting funding from donors who do not fit its values. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus and tipping: Will the outbreak make us more generous?
One service says tips are up 99%, and there's a powerful factor which affects how people give to others. from BBC News - World https:/...
The faded beauty of abandoned cars
Photographer Dieter Klein searched Europe and the US to discover cars lost to time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WU6NPr
Saudi Arabia: Just how deep are its troubles?
It has been rocked by coronavirus, an oil price collapse and the fallout from a high-profile murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: China’s new army of tough-talking diplomats
How Beijing is mounting an aggressive campaign to defend its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Joe Biden assault claim: What does 'believe women' mean now?
The rallying cry of the #MeToo movement has been tested by allegations against Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WOZc4y
India coronavirus: How cake and songs made police pandemic heroes
India's lockdown has brought the police and public closer, but will it last? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T0tyzV
US Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's tax returns
The Supreme Court will rule on the president's attempts to keep his financial records secret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SZ...
Coronavirus: Germany not alarmed by infection rate rise
The virus reproduction rate is above 1.0 in Germany - but experts believe it can be controlled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SZ40...
Czech media name Russian diplomat in 'poison plot' row
Russia's embassy in Prague asks for police protection in response to the report on Czech TV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3boS...
Coronavirus: Fauci to warn Senate of 'needless suffering and death'
The US's top infectious diseases doctor will warn senators of the risks of re-opening too soon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Hackers hit A-list law firm of Lady Gaga, Drake and Madonna
Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks hit by hackers who claim to have contracts and personal emails of stars. from BBC News - World https://...
Studio Ghibli artist teaches anime fans how to draw Totoro
Anime film producer's top tips on drawing the famous character like a pro. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xS5pnI
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing accused of sexual harassment
Officials launch an inquiry into the former president for allegedly groping a female journalist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fIC...
Coronavirus: Josh Frydenberg tested for Covid-19 after coughing fit
Josh Frydenberg lost his voice from the coughing, and is now being tested for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bpXfki
Coronavirus: Wuhan draws up plans to test all 11 million residents
Wuhan has proposed an ambitious battle plan to test its entire population in just 10 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SWIZsS
Afghan attack: Gunmen storm Kabul maternity hospital
Afghan special forces are battling gunmen at a clinic in the capital, with casualties reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zxlH...
Five Covid-19 patients die in Russia hospital fire
Five Covid-19 patients die in St Petersburg hospital fire after short-circuit in ventilator - Russian news agencies from BBC News - World ...
Coronavirus: The ski resort saving snow for next season
The Finnish ski resort that had the best snowfall in years, and won't let it go to waste. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFGqW0
Scott Johnson death: Australian man arrested in 1988 gay hate killing
US scholar Scott Johnson was found dead at the bottom of beach cliffs in Sydney in 1988. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LjHqkv
India's carbon emissions fall for first time in four decades
The fall in the carbon dioxide emissions is not just due to the country's coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: Musk defies orders to reopen Tesla's California plant
The boss of the electric carmaker said he would be on the assembly line with other Tesla workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wq...
Bitcoin 'halving': What does the much-hyped event mean?
Investors are debating what impact the adjustment will have on the cryptocurrency market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WmUXxV
The lost six weeks when US failed to control the virus
Having watched Asian and European countries struggle, the US was slow to test and lock down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WH0Wg8
Trump spars with Asian American reporter over 'nasty question'
CBS reporter Weijia Jiang asked Mr Trump why testing is a contest to him. He said she should ask China. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Climate change: Study pours cold water on oil company net zero claims
Doubt is cast on claims fossil fuel companies are curbing their CO2 in line with net zero targets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Joshna Maharaj - The chef who lost her sense of smell
Chef Joshna Maharaj couldn't smell for years. Now she's working to regain some of what she lost. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Israel turns surveillance tools on itself
Counter-terror technology is being applied in the fight against Covid-19, raising privacy concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
South Africa's coronavirus lockdown: Doubts creep in
South Africa has been praised for halting the spread of coronavirus but unity is wearing thin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bnmRhC
How to make your own face mask
Our guide to different types of face coverings and step-by-step instructions on how to make them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fE...
Coronavirus: France eases lockdown after eight weeks
France and some other European countries ease restrictions after two months of lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SU7Opn
In Pictures: Shanghai Disneyland reopens
Visitors return to Shanghai Disneyland as it opens its doors for the first time in more than three months. from BBC News - World https://i...
Skateboarder, 11, lands record 1080-degree turn
Gui Khury from Brazil achieved the goal after using his time in lockdown to practise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WmwTLK
Africa's Sahel becomes latest al-Qaeda-IS battleground
IS and al-Qaeda affiliates have already locked horns in other jihadists hotspots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Nmdc6
Coronavirus: Robot dog enforces social distancing in Singapore park
The four-legged robot carries a camera and speaker to play social distancing messages in Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Mexican jailed gang leader Escamilla dies
Mexican Moisés Escamilla was serving a sentence for crimes including the decapitation of 12 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Moscow care home fire kills at least nine
A night-time blaze traps elderly hospice residents in Krasnogorsk on the edge of Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LeKVZs
Coronavirus: South Dakota Sioux refuse to take down 'illegal' checkpoints
Tribal officials say the checkpoints are the only way to ensure the virus does not enter their land. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Crowd concerns as Australia’s restrictions ease
Crowds flock to shopping centres as Australia comes out of lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bjX2za
Coronavirus: Wuhan in first virus cluster since end of lockdown
As China continues easing restrictions, new virus clusters in Wuhan and elsewhere have emerged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35O6c...
How are people making the best of social distancing?
A happy hour in Harlem, a teacher gives hugs behind a plastic wall, and puppies visit a care home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Richard Pusey: Australian driver 'taunted dying police at crash scene'
Richard Pusey, who was uninjured, mocked the officers as they lay pinned under a truck say police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Coronavirus: Dutch care home reunites families in a glass pod
With visits banned, one Dutch care home has found an innovative way to bring people together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lj7X1q
Iranian navy ship Konarak 'sunk by friendly fire' from frigate
Iran's navy was reportedly testing a new anti-ship missile when the accident took place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zqM65y
Saudi Arabia triples VAT to support coronavirus-hit economy
The oil-rich kingdom's finances have been rocked after the pandemic forced down global energy prices. from BBC News - World https://if...
Niger attacks: At least 20 killed in Tillaberi villages
The unidentified assailants reportedly looted shop, stole cattle and ordered inhabitants to flee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wm...
Colombian airline Avianca files for bankruptcy in US court
The firm said its income has dropped 80% since grounding its fleet due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus anxiety: How to cope with life after lockdown
Mental health experts see a new phenomenon - anxiety about going back to a routine after lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2z...
The high-flying circus firm for pop and rock stars
How friends Billy Alwen and Julian Bracey built circus performance firm Cirque Bijou. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LjIaGe
Migrants struggle to send money home
The Covid-19 pandemic is limiting the ability of people to send and receive money around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Eurovision: How coronavirus changed the 2020 song contest
The inside story on this year's cancellation from the artists who were due to sing in Rotterdam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Italy’s other emergency - survivors’ mental health
Psychologists have seen people with coronavirus symptoms more associated with disasters or war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cpbR...
Coronavirus: How ‘secret burials’ in South Africa could help tackle Covid-19
South Africa's ban on large gatherings has meant the rediscovery of old traditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wiz6Yx
Johnson unveils 'conditional plan' to reopen
Boris Johnson says people in England can spend more time outdoors from Wednesday but lockdown remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
NY care homes ordered to test workers for Covid-19
NY elderly care facilities will lose licenses if they don't abide by new Covid rules, says governor. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Zambia sex workers praised for contact tracing
There has been a surge in infections, mainly among sex workers and lorry drivers, in a border town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Italian aid worker kidnapped in Kenya in 2018 returns home
Silvia Romano, 25, was freed on Saturday in Somalia, in an operation by Italy's secret services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Angela Merkel compared to Hitler by Malta ambassador who then quits
Michael Zammit Tabona said the German chancellor "has fulfilled Hitler's dream" to control Europe. from BBC News - World htt...
Coronavirus lockdown around the world in pictures
Restrictions ease in some countries but the World Health Organization warns infections could rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S...
Indian and Chinese troops 'clash on border' in Sikkim
Four Indian soldiers and seven Chinese soldiers are reportedly injured in a border fist fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LsC5HT
Coronavirus: Germany infection rate rises as lockdown eases
Just days after Angela Merkel loosens restrictions, the virus reproduction rate rises above 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LfD1z5
Coronavirus: White House task force members self-isolate
Top diseases expert Dr Anthony Fauci is one of the three members of President Trump's task force to self-isolate. from BBC News - Worl...
Coronavirus: How South Korea 'crushed' the curve
South Korea was once a Covid-19 hotspot but used technology and testing to avoid a total lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Hisham Selim, famed Egyptian actor, praised over transgender son
When a famed Egyptian actor revealed his daughter had transitioned, the reaction was unconventional. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: How lockdown is being lifted across Europe
As the UK looks to lift restrictions, how do other European countries plan to re-open after lockdown? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
War and the virus: Cameroon's deadly mix
Fighting continues to rage in English-speaking parts of Cameroon after most armed groups reject a truce. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Anna Jarvis: The woman who regretted creating Mother's Day
She created Mother's Day out of love for her own mother but was shocked by how it became commercialised. from BBC News - World https:/...
A Bundesliga beginners' guide
German football will be the first to restart in Europe - here's your guide to following it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cl6G...
Fontaines DC confront second album curse
The Dublin rock band had one of 2019's best albums - so what does the follow-up have in store? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
The day the pirates came
A life on the high seas promised adventure, until a kidnapping turned a young man's life upside down. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: The faces smiling behind the masks
Laura Fuchs is capturing New Yorkers who are trying to stay positive in the midst of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S...
Coronavirus: Tests offered at Vienna airport to avoid quarantine
The tests are for people arriving in Austria who want to avoid 14 days of quarantine, and cost €190. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Number of global cases rises above four million
Experts warn the true number of infections may be higher due to low testing rates in many countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Andy Serkis reads entire Hobbit live online for charity
More than 650,000 watch the Gollum actor narrate Tolkien's fantasy classic in one 11-hour sitting. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Elon Musk vows to move Tesla factory in lockdown row
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the firm will leave California after he is ordered to keep a factory shut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
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