Coronavirus: Mexico's death toll becomes world's third highest
Mexico reports at least 46,688 deaths with coronavirus, with only the US and Brazil recording higher numbers. from BBC News - World https:...
Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US
US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Dr Fauci grilled on virus spread during protests
"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress. from BBC News - World ...
Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US
Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020
A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30heHFd
Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government
A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate
Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy
As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4
Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners
Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r
Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president
Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339...
Oprah Magazine to honour Breonna Taylor on cover
The 26-year-old health worker was killed earlier this year, after police entered her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39KdoC3
Fox found with impressive shoe collection in Berlin
A Berlin mystery is solved as a fox is found to have many stolen flip flops and sports shoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hULDcJ
Tsitsi Dangarembga - Booker Prize nominee arrested in Zimbabwe
Tsitsi Dangarembga was detained as she took part in protest against alleged government corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Twitter hack: Staff tricked by phone spear-phishing scam
Twitter says employees were tricked into handing over credentials to the cyber-attackers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33b04Fg
California amphibious vehicle accident: US marine dead, eight missing
A search is on after an incident involving an amphibious vehicle from Camp Pendleton, near San Diego. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hong Kong postpones elections for a year 'over virus concerns'
The move comes weeks after China imposed a controversial national security law on Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/317342S
Eurozone suffers deepest contraction on record
Spain, France and Italy suffer double-digit falls in economic output as the pandemic hits jobs and spending. from BBC News - World https:/...
Belarus TV shows arrest of 'Russian mercenaries'
Belarus police arrested 32 Russians at a sanatorium, alleged to be members of a mercenary group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hUy...
Ellen DeGeneres apologises to staff over workplace 'issues'
The star is "disappointed" to hear allegations of harassment and intimidation on her chat show. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ghislaine Maxwell-Jeffrey Epstein emails revealed in new court papers
In the papers, a key accuser also alleges the pair were equally involved in sex trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hSWyU7
Vietnam records first Covid-19 death
The country had spent three months without any new infections before an outbreak in Da Nang city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k0...
Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news
Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Trudeau: 'no preferential treatment' for WE Charity
Canada's PM denies playing a role in picking a charity tied to his family for a federal programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Obama eulogy makes thinly veiled digs at Trump
Barack Obama eulogises late congressman John Lewis, with a few jabs at his White House successor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xc...
South Africa's apartheid-era statues 'should be put in a theme park'
South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies
Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fW3...
Michael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager
The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeOC7P
Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast
The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcB...
Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning
Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?
To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind
The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - ...
Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream
Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Belarus accuses 'Russian mercenaries' of election plot
Russia demands to know why Belarus has arrested 33 of its citizens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jT5DhC
Donald Trump suggests delay to 2020 US presidential election
Mr Trump cites concern over mail-in voting, despite little evidence of widespread fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XdAI65
Big Tech: What comes next for the US giants?
Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook's CEOs gave testimony, but voters will determine the outcome. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Gianni Infantino: Legal proceedings launched against Fifa president
Swiss prosecutors launch legal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over alleged secret meeting with Swiss attorney general. ...
Coronavirus: US economy sees sharpest contraction in decades
The impact of the pandemic meant the annual rate of growth in the second quarter collapsed by 33%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Trevor Reed: Ex-US Marine jailed in Russia for assaulting police
The 29 year old is sentenced to nine years in prison after a trial he says was politically motivated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
German economy suffers sharpest decline on record
The economy shrank by 10.1% in the April-to-June period, official figures show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hQHlTw
Huawei takes top spot in global phone shipments for first time
The Chinese firm has overtaken Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ge9Kme
TikTok launches $70m fund for European users
The video sharing app launched a $200m fund for American users earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DjHf8d
Jordan 'rotten meat': Child dies and 800 poisoned near Amman
A restaurant near Amman where the shawarma meat was not refrigerated is thought to be the source. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X7...
Hong Kong bars 12 opposition candidates from election
Opposition candidates had hoped to capitalise on anger over a controversial security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30a8nPO
Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed
The Ugandan hunter said that he had killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ff5SQB
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos refutes claims company acted like a 'drug dealer'
The Amazon boss is questioned by US Congress on one company's experience with his business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DfrI...
Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet
Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump
The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7...
Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand
The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - World https:/...
Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash
"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry." from BBC News - World ...
What's next after flood of US racial equity donations?
The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says
Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8...
'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president
How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? from BBC News ...
India and China race to build along a disputed frontier
The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates
Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL
The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender
Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2
Mara Soriano: Stolen teddy bear with dying mum's message found
The stolen bear contained a voice message from Mara Soriano's mother, who died last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbRGt0
Pakistan blasphemy: Gunman shoots accused dead in court
The victim was in court in the Pakistani city of Peshawar to face charges of claiming to be a prophet. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
New York City police accused of 'kidnapping' protester
The footage of a protester being snatched off the street was shared widely on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39C1JFa
The Killers taking tour misconduct claims 'extremely seriously'
A female sound technician alleges sexual misconduct took place among the band's tour crew in 2009. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Seven Zimbabwe babies stillborn in one night at hospital
Only one baby was born alive as urgent treatment was delayed over Covid-19-related staffing issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Umbrella Man: Minneapolis suspect linked to white supremacists
The man was pictured smashing the windows of an AutoZone store in the city during protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33cdKjg
Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage begins
Muslims are beginning a scaled back annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJyX8o
Yemen conflict: Southern separatists give up on self-rule
An agreement aims to heal a rift in the Saudi-led coalition against Houthi rebels in the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X5YU...
Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media
Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zvMNQ
Coronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning
Japan's second largest carmaker had already been struggling to cut costs and return to profitability. from BBC News - World https://if...
Madonna's Instagram account flagged for spreading misinformation
The pop star was censured for sharing a video about a coronavirus conspiracy theory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DkpYeP
Hajj 2020: 'It would have been my solace'
In the past year, Anisa lost her mother, her job and her house and had hoped Hajj would help her find solace. from BBC News - World https:...
'More than half of Mumbai slum-dwellers had Covid-19'
Mumbai has so far reported more than 110,000 infections and 6,000 deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30QGN9u
Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive
More than two thirds of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean test positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X3nKre
US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality
The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches
Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. from BBC News - World https...
Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'
Australia's love of beachside living will become more precarious as wave movements change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://...
Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands
Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?
Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'
Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia
Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures
Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. from BBC News - World https:/...
Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'
Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - Wo...
US Attorney General defends deploying federal agents to Portland
US Attorney General accuses "rioters" of committing "an assault on the government of the United States". from BBC News...
Top Nigerian banker Akinwumi Adesina cleared after corruption probe
Akinwumi Adesina, president of African Development Bank, had been accused of nepotism and cronyism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Emmy Awards 2020: Watchmen leads the way with 26 nominations
The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, Ozark and Succession are also heavily nominated at this year's ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Van Gogh: Postcard helps experts 'find location of final masterpiece'
A postcard helped researchers pinpoint the probable spot near the French village of Auvers-sur-Oise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Benny Tai: Hong Kong university fires professor who led protests
Benny Tai, a law professor, called the move "the end of academic freedom" in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jO...
Iter: World's largest nuclear fusion project begins assembly
The world's biggest nuclear fusion project has entered its five-year assembly phase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJ5GdV
Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting after Covid post
US president's son's use of Twitter is limited for 12 hours after he broke its misinformation rules. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: German officials 'very concerned' by rising cases
The head of Germany's public health agency says people have been "negligent" as infections increase. from BBC News - World h...
Andrea Bocelli 'humiliated' by Italy's Covid rules
The Italian opera singer says his country's handling of the pandemic has been overblown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CT3Yb6
Rodney King: Camera that captured 1991 beating to be auctioned
A bystander used the Sony Handycam to film King's beating by Los Angeles police in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hLEs6m
Tahlequah: Killer whale who carried dead calf for days is pregnant
Tahlequah captured the world's attention when spotted carrying her dead calf for 17 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xk6QoL
Women working more paid hours as men work less
Men are spending more time on childcare and housework than in the 1970s, but women still do the bulk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Chainsmokers gig prompts inquiry over social distancing
New York's health commissioner seeks answers after footage shows crowds standing close together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India Covid-19: Delhi's mask-averse shoppers worry officials
Delhi is slowly reopening as the government starts to ease Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2mchq
Australia's fires 'killed or harmed three billion animals'
The recent bushfires were "one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history", conservationists say. from BBC News - World h...
Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall
The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial
Najib Razak guilty of seven charges in the first of several multi-million dollar corruption trials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Spanish PM says UK's travel restrictions 'unjust'
Pedro Sánchez says he hopes there will be a rethink, and most parts of Spain are safer than the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings
In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jI...
New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty
The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C...
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'
British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora
Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X20j1G
Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit
Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
White House protest account disputed by National Guard officer
A National Guard major will say that police escalated the 1 June protest in Lafayette Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g5CL3f
Coronavirus in Wuhan: The son who lost his father to Covid-19
Zhang Hai travelled to the city with his father for routine surgery just before it went into lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Mara Soriano: Celebs seek stolen teddy with dying mum's last message
Mara Soriano is appealing for help to find a teddy bear fitted with a voice recording from her mum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Lake Titicaca giant frog: Scientists join forces to save species
International scientific institutions are teaming up to save the world's largest aquatic amphibian. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson officially become Greek citizens
The Hollywood stars are granted honorary citizenship for helping victims of a wildfire in Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ep...
Kansai Yamamoto: Japanese fashion designer dies
Yamamoto was known for mixing traditional Japanese designs with bright colours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jJ2KzL
Robert O'Brien, key Trump adviser, tests positive for Covid-19
National security adviser Robert O'Brien is the highest-ranking aide known to become infected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos
The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire across Lebanon border
It comes after days of heightened tension after a Hezbollah fighter was killed allegedly by Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
France to ban heated terraces in cafes and bars
The new ecology minister says outside heating or air conditioning is an "ecological aberration". from BBC News - World https://i...
Firefighter abseils down well to save trapped owl
The rescuer had an oxygen mask and descended with ropes to save the bird. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ByjhW6
Mexico flooding: Tropical depression Hanna drenches north
Heavy rains from Hanna leave parts of the city of Monterrey in northern Mexico under water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hA7aqM
Harry Harris: US envoy to South Korea shaves off controversial moustache
Harry Harris removes his facial hair, which reminded some South Koreans of colonial rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g71Smr
Chinese students in Australia targeted in virtual kidnapping scam
Students in Australia are coerced into faking their own kidnappings in the extortion scheme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OtbeW
Coronavirus: Spain races to save tourism as cases surge
The UK imposed a 14-day quarantine on all arrivals from Spain after a spike in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3ggMp
Black Lives Matter: Arkansas senator describes slavery as 'necessary evil'
Arkansas's Tom Cotton says he rejects the idea that the US is systemically racist to its core. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Coronavirus: Swimming defector was not infected, says S Korea
The suspected patient crawled through a drain then swam to North Korea, the South says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39uQMoR
The millions 'hanging by a thread' as coronavirus aid expires
A $600 boost to unemployment benefit is set to expire soon, leaving many people worried about money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months
The four locally transmitted cases in Da Nang prompt a tourism ban and renewed prevention measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks
More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows
The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - World h...
Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants
Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - World https:...
US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures
China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'
A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him. f...
Coming out at 90 years old... to my gay daughter
While writing his memoirs in lockdown, Kenneth Felts opened up to his daughter about his first love. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Garrett Foster: Police investigate shooting at Austin Black Lives Matter protest
Garrett Foster was pushing his fiancée's wheelchair when he was shot dead by someone in a car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
John Lewis: US civil rights icon's body crosses Selma bridge a final time
The late civil rights activist is taken over the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge for a final time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZZ7...
Olivia de Havilland, Golden Age of Hollywood star, dies at 104
Her career spanned more than 50 years and she was the last surviving star of Gone with the Wind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pas...
Obituary: Olivia de Havilland, star of Hollywood's Golden Age
Star of Gone With the Wind was one of the last big names from Hollywood's golden era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EgzEaJ
Coronavirus: Spain says outbreaks under control after UK orders quarantine
Spain says new coronavirus cases are isolated, as the UK tells arriving passengers to self-isolate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets
Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Kenyan police officers arrested after fatal shooting in Garissa
Two people were killed during a protest in Garissa sparked by the arrest of a murder suspect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CFshcM
South Africa jailbreak: Malmesbury prison inmates rearrested
Dozens of inmates fled after a group at Malmesbury Prison overpowered staff during exercise on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: 'I killed my mother with my own hands'
Covid-19 is the latest enemy faced by families in Iraq, and it's overrunning its hospitals and cemeteries. from BBC News - World https...
Seattle protest: Police and anti-racism demonstrators clash at march
Marches in support of anti-racism protests in Portland, Oregon were held across the US on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Breonna Taylor death: Gunshot at Louisville Black militia protest
An accidental shooting at a protest by heavily-armed militia injured three people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f39ipB
Nantes cathedral fire: Church volunteer rearrested over arson
The Rwandan refugee, who worked as a volunteer warden, has admitted arson, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39tU77v
North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'
State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBc5rz
Hurricane Hanna batters southern Texas
A disaster declaration is issued for 32 counties, amid warnings of a life-threatening storm surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon
The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading?
Experts say India's government must accept the virus is spreading there through community transmission. from BBC News - World https://...
The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown
Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OV...
Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'
Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32VxK9O
Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves
The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked
Misinformation about coronavirus vaccine trials has been spreading on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32R5kOl
WE charity scandal - A simple guide to the new crisis for Trudeau
How a multimillion-dollar scheme to help students embroiled Trudeau and his family in controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Latin American Foto Festival: Culture and coronavirus
Caribbean and Latin American photography features in the third Annual Latin American Foto Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'
After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap. from BBC News - World https...
Thai gay activists raise Pride flags in Bangkok
The rally in Thailand's capital is the latest in a series of youth-led pro-democracy protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Sira Sylla: French President tweets support for targeted black MP
Protesters from Generation Identity held racist signs and lit flares outside Sira Sylla's office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Regis Philbin, iconic US TV host, dies aged 88
The broadcaster became a national figure hosting talk shows with Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Spain drives fears of European 'second wave'
Its Catalonia region closes its nightlife as other nations eye increases in new infections warily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women
Thousands of women have protested against the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GnrUs
German crash: Three die as aircraft hits home in Wesel
The two-seater microlight hits the roof of the large house in the city of Wesel, causing a fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/300b...
Malaysia arrests Bangladeshi migrant who criticised government on TV
The Bangladeshi man criticised the treatment of undocumented workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Paw Patrol: Cartoon not cancelled despite White House comments
White House press Kayleigh McEnany got it wrong when she said the cartoon had been a victim of "cancel culture". from BBC News -...
France drugs: PM Castex to impose on-the-spot fines nationwide
The system will apply nationwide from September, as the new PM cracks down on "every day violence". from BBC News - World https:...
South China Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis
Australia tells the UN the claims have "no legal basis" as it aligns itself more closely with the US. from BBC News - World http...
ICYMI: Fake baby pandas, a spectacular comet and more
The stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYlhtG
Donald Trump acts to cut prescription drug prices in US
The president says his executive orders will overhaul the drug market, but some experts are sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US
A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jEZ...
Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products
A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump
The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OW6EHn
Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too'
Police killed nearly six times as many people as in the US last year, and most of them were black. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades
Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hyb97h
WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name
Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered
The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping
On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home
With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32GveEi
WW2: The nun who saved my life
An extraordinary Catholic nun saved Hélène Ullrich and 82 other children during the Holocaust in France. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Dog meat: Koreans are divided over the issue
Eating dog meat has become controversial within South Korea as growing numbers own dogs as pets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CNL...
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen released from prison after 'retaliation' ruling
The judge said the government was retaliating when it sent Michael Cohen back to prison this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Viewer spots Florida reporter Victoria Price's cancer growth
After watching an on-air broadcast, an eagle-eyed viewer urged Victoria Price to see a doctor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3htrbiI
Hungary's Index journalists walk out over sacking
More than 70 staff resign at top independent site Index, in a row over media freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fXBSKn
Christopher Columbus statues temporarily removed in Chicago
The temporary move comes after protesters attempted to topple a statue of the Italian explorer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3340c...
Jessica Shuran Yu: 'Dismay' after Singapore skater tells of training abuse
Jessica Shuran Yu said her early training in China was overshadowed by beatings and verbal abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30I...
Russia satellite: Kremlin accuses US and UK of 'distorting' truth
Moscow insists US and UK accusations that Russia has tested anti-satellite weaponry are "distorted". from BBC News - World https...
South Africa escape: Manhunt launched for inmates on the run
The inmates absconded while being transferred to court in Malmesbury, in an escape caught on camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Genetic impact of colonial-era slave trade revealed in DNA study
The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZXTK21
Goldman Sachs settles 1MDB scandal with Malaysia for $3.9bn
The US bank will make a cash payment to the Malaysian government as part of the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hyz32B
US lottery jackpot shared after 1992 handshake
Two friends agreed nearly 30 years ago that if one scooped the Powerball lottery they would split it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hagia Sophia: Why is this museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war?
Why is a museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZVQjZB
Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt
The 28 bodies are thought to be army officers involved in a failed coup against Omar al-Bashir in 1990. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk
The ban covers the import of wildlife and wildlife products as well as markets, including online sales. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci throws first pitch of US baseball season
The US' leading expert in infectious diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci, opens the US baseball season with a ceremonial throw. from BBC News -...
What will it take to stop India's police brutality?
Two recent cases have once again highlighted the problem of police brutality in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BSErS
US consulate: China orders US consulate closure in tit-for-tat move
The move comes days after the US ordered China to close its consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39mIOhD
Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit
A man's wish to stop his grandparents being bored leads to unexpected fame and new happiness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hx...
Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers
The former museum will open to worshippers for the first time after being turned back into a mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Behrouz Boochani: Refugee author granted asylum in New Zealand
Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years under Australia's harsh asylum policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Italian Carabinieri station in Piacenza shut over torture claims
Carabinieri military police are held on suspicion of crimes that have shocked the city of Piacenza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Taiwan police use Animal Crossing to return lost Nintendo Switch
When they found the lost console, officers used the game to send a message to the owner's friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australian gymnastics: Former athletes speak out on 'abuse' culture
Gymnastics Australia vows "change" after dozens of ex-athletes share stories of mental and physical abuse. from BBC News - World...
Israel: 'Gay conversion' therapy ban bill passed by MPs
It becomes the first country in the Middle East to take steps to outlaw the controversial practice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Roman jars found in Spanish seafood shop
Two men are investigated after 13 ancient amphoras are discovered during a routine inspection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E6Lggp
Bruno Dey: Former Nazi guard found guilty over mass murder at Stutthof Camp
Bruno Dey, 93, was handed a two-year suspended prison sentence by a court in Hamburg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30FFDgN
Germany's Ritter Sport wins square chocolate battle against Milka
Swiss chocolate-maker Milka challenged the German bar's right to be the only square bar in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Five aid workers 'killed by jihadists' in Nigeria's Borno state
President Buhari condemns the killings and vows to bring the gunmen to justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g5azNW
Hiker stranded for 40 hours in the desert films himself
Robert Ringo fell and broke his leg on a hike and did not have a way to communicate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZR9HXR
China-US row: Fugitive researcher 'hiding in San Francisco consulate'
The researcher lied about her military background, the FBI says, amid a row over Chinese consulates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages
The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jzPxcq
Uganda - where security forces may be more deadly than coronavirus
No-one has officially died from Covid-19 in Uganda, but 12 people have allegedly been killed by security officers. from BBC News - World h...
India's diamond-studded response to the virus
Jewelers have been inspired by the pandemic to turn every day masks into something precious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KMIzq
China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth
The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Woody Johnson: US ambassador to UK denies making racist comments
Woody Johnson says media reports he made insensitive comments about race and gender are "false". from BBC News - World https://i...
Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties
Activists have accused Western companies of "bolstering and benefiting" from abuses of China's Muslim minority. from BBC New...
China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq
Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CTpCvD
Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low
It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CHNkuW
George Floyd murder suspect Derek Chauvin charged with tax evasion
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with multiple counts of tax evasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30CZX...
Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over rape link
Portuguese police are investigating if a suspect in the case may be linked to a rape three years before. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers
The US violates the human rights of asylum seekers by imprisoning them, a Canadian judge rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30zRz...
Abood Hamam: 'A picture can kill you or save your life'
For years Abood Hamam sent war photos out of Syria anonymously. Now he's using his name, and urging exiles to return. from BBC News - ...
George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing now
For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful from BBC News - World https://if...
US offers $5m for capture of Venezuela chief justice Moreno
The US wants to arrest Maikel Moreno, who it says participated in "transnational organised crime". from BBC News - World https:/...
Facebook and Instagram to examine racist algorithms
It says it has listened to concerns that its products and policies do not treat everyone equally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bl...
Children jump from window to escape fire in Grenoble
Two men who caught the children suffered broken arms in the incident in south eastern France from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jy0c7Q
Student files climate change lawsuit against Australian government
Katta O'Donnell is accusing Canberra of failing to disclose risks from climate change to its bonds. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Chicago violence: Fourteen mourners shot outside funeral home
The shooting comes amid a surge in violence and a threat by President Trump to send in federal agents. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nazi eagle in Uruguay auction 'should go to museum'
A US Holocaust centre warns that a bronze eagle in Uruguay could be bought by white supremacists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQ...
Mexico archaeology: Pre-Hispanic ruins found on mountaintop
Experts think the site, estimated to be 1,500 years old, was dedicated to the god of the underworld. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Middleman critically wounded
Melvin Theuma was due to give evidence in court and police say his wounds were self-inflicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30zSXDv
What to say - and not to say - about Kanye West
Erratic comments and a long-shot bid to become US president have raised questions about his welfare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US orders China to close Houston consulate
Unidentified people were filmed burning paper in the consulate's courtyard after the order was made. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Andrew Mlangeni: Last Mandela co-accused dies aged 95
Andrew Mlangeni death signifies the end of a generational history, South Africa's president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Amazon-owned Whole Foods in Black Lives Matter legal claim
The Amazon-owned supermarket is accused of discriminating against black staff over BLM face masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery
Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Sydney police 'asked woman to remove tampon' in strip-search
A review into police conduct during five controversial strip-searches has called for an official apology. from BBC News - World https://if...
NWSL: Serena Williams & Natalie Portman invest in new LA women's football team
A group including Serena Williams is to fund a new Los Angeles-based women's team set to launch in time for the National Women's Soc...
Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme
Major carriers in the US and Europe want a coordinated programme to get passengers flying again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlS...
Britney Spears: What exactly is the #FreeBritney campaign?
The superstar's conservatorship and the social media movement - explained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E2brVv
Matiullah Jan: Pakistan anger as video shows reporter's abduction
Matiullah Jan, a prominent journalist, was missing for hours, but is now back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fRo7fY
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong: ‘A few cars are following me’
Joshua Wong believes he is now being followed, after the new security law was passed by China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WGTxhO
QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory
The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - World https...
Trump pivots: 'I'm getting used to the mask'
The president urged Americans to wear a face covering, having previously disparaged them as unsanitary. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship'
Activists and journalists are being rounded up and jailed in Belarus ahead of next month’s elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
How deep are Britain and China's economic ties?
The two countries' growing relationship includes nuclear power projects, foreign students and trade. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen sues William Barr for 'gag order'
Michael Cohen claims he was sent back to jail in retaliation for writing a book about the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Netflix cancels Turkish show If Only in row over gay character
A Turkish censorship row breaks out after a writer says her show was axed over a gay character. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZPJK...
Portland protests: Fresh violence as demonstrators clash with federal officers
US federal officers fire tear gas as demonstrators throw projectiles outside the city's courthouse. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Secret Morse code tune sees game removed in China
A hidden message about Hong Kong has led to a game being taken offline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bhscen
France domestic violence: Vote to lift patient confidentiality
It introduces an exception to medical confidentiality if a victim is deemed in "immediate danger". from BBC News - World https:/...
Panama murder: Suspect charged after seven youths were killed
The victims were shot dead during a swimming trip while six other youths escaped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OLoZqM
Greta Thunberg to donate one-million-euro humanitarian prize
Environment campaigner Greta Thunberg says she will donate a one-million-euro prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fNqBvZ
Omar al-Bashir: Sudan's ex-president on trial for 1989 coup
He is accused of overthrowing a democratically-elected government to assume power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bimzg9
India coronavirus: Nearly one in four in Delhi had Covid-19, study says
Confirmed cases are under 1% of the population, suggesting much more widespread infection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZMwiop
Ukraine gunman holds 20 hostages on bus
Police are negotiating with the man in the western city of Lutsk, officials have said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CotEfO
Churchill's legacy leaves Indians questioning his hero status
Yogita Limaye explores how Indians are questioning more about the dark chapters of colonial history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia report: UK 'top target' for Russia
The Intelligence and Security Committee said the UK's close relationship with the US made it a priority. from BBC News - World https:/...
Dua Lipa sparks controversy with 'Greater Albania' map tweet
Some accuse the singer of stoking Albanian nationalism, while others say she is defending people's rights. from BBC News - World https...
Woman takes selfie as wild bear sniffs her hair
This brown bear definitely was not social distancing as he pawed at an incredibly calm park visitor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Dreamworld accident: Operator charged over Australian theme park deaths
Four people were crushed to death on a water ride at the Australian theme park in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Blbfjm
Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff
The low cost carrier is the latest airline to make cuts as coronavirus-related restrictions hit demand. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit
Summit chairman Charles Michel says the deal by the 27-nation bloc is a "pivotal moment" for Europe. from BBC News - World https...
China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference'
The Chinese ambassador in London says the UK has "blatantly interfered" in China's internal affairs. from BBC News - World h...
Michigan judge refuses to free girl in missed homework case
The decision to send the 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention has sparked protests in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OJZo...
Coronavirus: Why are Americans so angry about masks?
How face coverings meant to curb virus spread became grounds for political battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WExW9r
Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping
On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash
Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OISRUx
'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine'
Two young Nigerian couples on why they don't regret doing things their own way and breaking with tradition. from BBC News - World http...
By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home
With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32GveEi
Coronavirus in South Africa: A day in the life of a contact tracer
The BBC gained exclusive access to follow a small team of contact tracers in the city of Bloemfontein, South Africa. from BBC News - World...
Esther Salas: 'Body found' as police probe attack on judge's family
Police were hunting the suspect in the deadly attack on judge Esther Salas's family in New Jersey. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Bar Refaeli: Israel convicts model of tax evasion
The top model has been given a heavy fine and ordered to serve nine months of community service. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CRE...
Belgian authorities investigate police 'kneeling' death
Police are investigating after footage appears to show an officer kneeling on the man's back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZK...
Hopewell Chin'ono: Whistle-blowing Zimbabwean journalist arrested
Hopewell Chin'ono recently exposed alleged high-level corruption in the Zimbabwean government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Climate change: Polar bears could be lost by 2100
Scientists say we have time to save polar bears if we act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32D...
UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong
The foreign secretary says China's national security law is a "serious violation" of international obligations. from BBC New...
Sergei Furgal protests: Putin picks new governor after murder allegation
Governor Sergei Furgal of Khabarovsk has been replaced, after his arrest sparked mass demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine can train immune system
But more trials needed to prove this is enough to stop people being infected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DVgmHO
Coronavirus: Masks mandatory in France amid fresh outbreaks
Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces amid hundreds of active clusters of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Japanese athletes suffered abuse, says Human Rights Watch report
Young athletes in Japan have suffered physical, verbal and sexual abuse during training, a report by Human Rights Watch says. from BBC New...
Missing Kansas dog makes 50-mile trip to old home in Missouri
Cleo, a four-year-old labrador, walks from Kansas to Missouri, leaving her owner "speechless". from BBC News - World https://ift...
Dramatic footage shows house collapsing into flood waters
Monsoon rains caused flooding in several areas of India's capital Delhi on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OIvTgu
Amber Heard: Johnny Depp hit me during row over pre-nuptial agreement
US actress Amber Heard takes the witness stand in ex-husband Johnny Depp's libel case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eOcvci
TikTok: We are not 'under the thumb' of China
A senior company official tells the BBC the video-sharing app would never give user data to the government. from BBC News - World https://...
Gunman attacks family of US federal judge Esther Salas
An attacker dressed as a FedEx driver is sought after the shooting at the home of judge Esther Salas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hong Kong: UK set to suspend extradition treaty with Chinese territory
It comes amid rising tensions between London and Beijing over a controversial national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why some Kenyans still deny coronavirus exists
Kenya has had more than 11,000 cases of Covid-19 and 200 deaths, yet many don't take it seriously. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day
EU leaders are still struggling to reach a deal on a recovery fund, with deep differences remaining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns
The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019. from BBC News - World https:...
New Zealand: New volcano alert system 'could have warned of White Island eruption'
They say their system could have given 16 hours advance warning of the deadly White Island eruption of 2019. from BBC News - World https:/...
US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency
Fans have questioned whether the rapper's last-minute bid for the presidency is genuine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32A1iKb
The Mongolian Rooney, the thief, and the fightback
A fake agent stole $6,000 from a teenager with ambitions to become a footballer - then he fought back. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'I was standing at the wrong end of a machine gun'
Sir Jack Petchey built a huge property empire and his own charity, but it was not all plain sailing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate
Police and prosecutors rule out racism, but activists ask if hate crimes are being properly investigated. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak?
India has emerged as a hotspot, but new cases in neighbouring countries appear to be on the decline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Gaza's disturbing rise in suicides
The sudden death of a 25-year-old activist has brought suicide into the spotlight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OBbqdo
UK accuses China of 'gross' human rights abuses against Uighurs
Chinese officials reject what Dominic Raab says are "deeply troubling" reports of forced sterilisation. from BBC News - World ht...
Portland protests: Mayor demands federal troops leave city
Mayor Ted Wheeler accuses troops of "sharply escalating" protest-related violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BcNmu8
UAE ready for historic first mission to Mars
The United Arab Emirates is counting down to the launch of its Hope probe to the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j37EHs
Italian police find cocaine hidden inside coffee beans
The package from Colombia was intercepted by Italian police at Milan Malpensa Airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hb7lbS
LeBron James rookie card sells for record $1.8m
A rare LeBron James trading card sells for a record $1.8m at auction - nearly doubling the previous record. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Zimbabwe arrests 100,000 for 'violations' of measures
Police say people violated the measures but critics say the government is targeting the opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park
Eight one-horned rhinos have been killed after rains left 85% of the Kaziranga park under water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30vl...
Nantes cathedral volunteer detained after fire
The Rwandan refugee was responsible for closing up the cathedral the day before the fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ChYN4w
Iran halts execution of three protesters after online campaign
It comes after a hashtag against their execution was used millions of times online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WConYC
Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports biggest one-day rise in cases
The territory will bring back strict lockdown measures, after more than 100 new infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WzMasu
China's ambassador challenged on treatment of Uighurs
China's ambassador to the UK is confronted with drone footage that appears to show Uighurs being blindfolded and led to trains. from B...
China floods: Huai river alert level raised amid heavy rains
Heavy rains have swept across China for weeks, from the southwest to the east coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jtiXcu
John Lewis: 'He was fighting for justice when it wasn't cool'
Atlanta residents pay tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fUgbdO
Coronavirus: EU leaders start third day of recovery talks
As global cases rise by record numbers, EU leaders struggle to reach a deal on a recovery package. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Portland protests: Oregon state files lawsuit against federal US government
The state attorney general accuses the federal government of violating citizens' rights in protests. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: WHO reports record single-day global increase in cases
The number of new cases has surpassed 250,000 in a day, the World Health Organization says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cu4ZpQ
Spain's monarchy shaken by Juan Carlos's hidden Swiss fortune
King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 but is once again in the spotlight over his financial dealings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
'I was found as a baby wrapped in my mum's coat – but who am I?'
For 70 years Tony May knew nothing about where he came from, except that he'd been left on the bank of the Thames. from BBC News - Wor...
Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, Australia Olympics skater, dies in Moscow at 20
Russian-born Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya competed for Australia at the 2018 Winter Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZDDymq
Martin Luther King III: 'John Lewis was 'a giant'
Civil rights activist Martin Luther King III speaks about the legacy of John Lewis, who has died at the age of 80. from BBC News - World h...
Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah: Kuwaiti emir hospitalised for medical checks
The crown prince will 'temporarily' take over some of Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah's duties. from BBC News - World https://i...
Nantes cathedral fire rescue in pictures
Stained glass windows and the grand organ were damaged by the fire in the 15th Century building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaZ...
Coronavirus spike continues amid new Catalonia restrictions
The region has the worst of Spain's 150 new clusters, prompting France to consider border closures. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations
Russia's representative in the UK also dismisses suggestions of interference in British politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
China coronavirus: 'Wartime state' declared for Urumqi in Xinjiang
Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, has a small number of infections but strict counter-measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hbiycD
John Lewis: Former presidents join tributes to civil rights icon
Former US presidents have paid tribute after the civil rights icon died of cancer, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jkPG3p
Why I fell in love with Irish dancing
Morgan Bullock was accused of "cultural appropriation" after a video of her Irish dancing went viral. from BBC News - World http...
Iran sends black box of Ukrainian plane to France
Iran says the plane, which had 176 people on board, was mistaken for a cruise missile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eKsKam
Amazon soya and beef exports 'linked to deforestation'
UK consumers may unwittingly be buying meat linked to the destruction of the Amazon, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ww...
Sergei Furgal: Fresh protests in Khabarovsk over governor's arrest
Demonstrators say they are taking to the streets "because our governor was stolen from us". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems
The firm says it is "embarrassed and sorry" for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam. from BBC News - World https:...
Nantes: Fire breaks out at Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral
More than 60 firefighters are attending the scene after flames were seen billowing from the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Inside Germany's largest airport during the pandemic
The BBC takes a look at how Frankfurt is managing to record only 5-6 new coronavirus cases a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZG...
Civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis dies aged 80
Lewis, who was the last of the Big Six civil rights leaders, was diagnosed with cancer in December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Unflustered news anchor loses tooth live on air
Marichka Padalko simply put the tooth in her hand and continued presenting the news. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30kD8R3
US military effectively bans Confederate flag with new policy
The flag of pro-slavery states during the US Civil War is no longer authorised on military property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Donald Trump vows not to order Americans to wear masks
His remarks come as infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci urged people to wear face coverings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus tests: Swabs don't damage the brain and other claims fact-checked
False rumours that coronavirus tests can be harmful have circulated in several different languages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How a Colombian market is using AI to combat Covid-19 outbreaks
Markets have been virus hotspots in Colombia, so one of them is trying a new way to curb the spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Could Canada's worst mass shooting have been avoided?
Questions still remain three months after Gabriel Wortman went on a rampage across Nova Scotia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hcE7...
My Money: 'My house looks happy'
Anna Josse Eklund from Sweden takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32shSLJ
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in hospital with Covid-19
The Indian actress and her daughter had been isolating since testing positive earlier this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eLs...
World faces staggering jobs challenge, says Microsoft president
A quarter of a billion people are set to lose their job this year, Microsoft's president tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://...
'Rambo' suspect Yves Rausch held in Black Forest after five-day hunt
Police had been hunting for a man in the Black Forest who seized weapons from officers last Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme court justice has cancer again
The court's most senior liberal justice has a recurrence of cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nigeria's Zamfara state offers repentant bandits cows for AK-47s
Zamfara state's governor uses an original ploy to deal with a recent wave of bandit attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jfu...
Twitter hack: 130 accounts targeted in attack
Two days after the hack, Twitter says it is still checking if private data was compromised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OxRic1
Zindzi Mandela's family praised for revealing she had Covid-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa says revealing Zindzi Mandela had the virus would encourage acceptance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zz...
Coronavirus: India's Covid-19 cases cross one million
After the US and Brazil, India is only the third country to record more than a million coronavirus cases. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Georgia governor sues Atlanta over face mask rules
It comes as Atlanta signalled it would defy an order barring the enforcement of public mask usage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
China coronavirus: Most flights cut to Xinjiang after outbreak
China's government cancels hundreds of flights in and out of the area after new infections emerge. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus aid: California man arrested over fraud claim
The 40-year-old Californian is accused of pocketing $8m and gambling much of the funds in Las Vegas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Protests after Detroit teen detained over missed homework
Michigan's supreme court says it will review the original family court ruling against 'Grace'. from BBC News - World https://i...
Sergei Furgal: The arrest fuelling anti-Moscow anger in Russia's far east
Thousands have been rallying in Khabarovsk to demand their governor be returned for a fair trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cn...
Varavara Rao: Outrage as jailed Indian poet contracts Covid
Varavara Rao is a Maoist ideologue and poet who has espoused radical thinking and revolutionary ideas. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Why can’t Egypt and Ethiopia agree on the Nile dam?
A look behind the fraught stand-off over a controversial new dam on the Blue Nile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h6xU24
Real Madrid win La Liga for 34th time
Real Madrid wrap up their first La Liga title in three years as they beat Villarreal at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. from BBC News - Wo...
New South Wales erosion: Huge swells leave homes at risk of collapse
Huge waves have lashed the New South Wales coastline this week, causing erosion beneath homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B6UzvT
Coronavirus: UN makes record $10.3M appeal for pandemic fight
The UN says up to 265 million people could face starvation because of the impact of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zyw04q
Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims
"I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there." from BBC News - Worl...
India coronavirus: Delhi breathes again as Covid-19 cases dip
India's capital lost control of the pandemic but now cases are plummeting. Can we trust the data? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Echoes of Empire: Aboriginal Australians and the legacy of colonialism
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explores how the life chances of indigenous Australians are rooted in colonialism. from BBC News - World http...
Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'
Alan Rusbridger, a member of the oversight board, acknowledged a desire to launch ahead of US vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Calls to change justice system 'stacked against' indigenous Australians
More than half the children locked up in Australia are indigenous, despite making up only 3% of the population. from BBC News - World http...
Summers could become 'too hot for humans'
Rising global temperatures could see summers that are too hot to work in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32oEzR3
Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole dies at 75
The series of books made science entertaining for millions of children around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ezN6mA
Anger over video of Indian police attacking Dalit couple
Two officials have been removed after the Dalit couple attempted suicide by consuming pesticide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32kt...
Johnny Depp was never violent to me, says ex-partner Winona Ryder
Johnny Depp's ex-fiancee says it is "impossible to believe" claims from Amber Heard that he was violent. from BBC News - Wor...
Spanish king leads memorial to victims of Covid-19
Tributes were paid to the victims of the pandemic outside the Royal Palace in Madrid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/394qA4f
In pictures: Severe floods engulf eastern China
Water levels at Poyang lake, in China's eastern Jiangxi province, are at a record high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ChqGcM
Coronavirus: Russian hackers target Covid-19 vaccine research
The UK, US and Canada say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbBA4z
River Nile dam: Sudan blasts 'unilateral' move as Ethiopia dam fills
As talks fail with Ethiopia, Sudan says water levels drop downstream and Egypt demands "clarification". from BBC News - World ht...
Bolivian sex workers using raincoats to keep 'safe'
Many Bolivian sex workers say they are using safe measures to return to work from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/399P644
China says a US travel ban on Communist Party members would be 'pathetic'
US media earlier reported the Trump administration was considering a travel ban on party members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fB...
President Trump and Ivanka criticised over Goya support
The pair shared endorsements for the Hispanic food brand on social media, prompting ethics concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
EU-US Privacy Shield for data struck down by court
One of the main ways companies send data from the EU to the US has been declared invalid by the ECJ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Breonna Taylor: Kenny Stills arrested during Kentucky protest
Stills was one of 87 people detained during protests over the police killing of Breonna Taylor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38YSJ...
Megan Thee Stallion 'suffered gunshot wounds', apparently injuring foot
The hit US rapper says she's "grateful to be alive" after apparently being injured in the foot. from BBC News - World https:...
Del Mar: Racing suspended as 15 jockeys at US track test positive for coronavirus
Racing is suspended at the Del Mar track in California after 15 jockeys test positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Climate change: Siberian heatwave 'clear evidence' of warming
The heatwave would have been almost impossible without human-caused climate change, a study says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fv...
Google becomes latest US tech giant to invest in India's Jio
The search engine giant's $4.5bn bet comes after Facebook, Intel and Qualcomm bought stakes in Jio. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth
China's economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter of this year following a record coronavirus-related slump. from BBC News - World https...
Brad Parscale replaced as Trump's campaign manager
Brad Parscale was reportedly blamed by Mr Trump's inner circle for a poorly attended rally in Oklahoma. from BBC News - World https://...
Seven countries with big (and small) population problems
A look at seven countries facing dramatic population changes - and how they are tackling the problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: 'How we’re surviving a second virus lockdown'
From star-gazing to Nintendo workouts - people facing lockdown again share what's keeping them sane. from BBC News - World https://ift...
India coronavirus: Kuwait's new expat bill has Indians worried
Kuwait's expat quota bill, if approved, will force nearly 800,000 Indians to return home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B6Jye2
My Money: 'I'm a sucker for a promo sticker'
Charmel Flemming from South Africa takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DG5T2Q
Coronavirus: US disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci calls White House attacks 'bizarre'
Dr Anthony Fauci says recent efforts by the Trump administration to discredit him are "nonsense". from BBC News - World https://...
Child vaccinations fall sharply amid pandemic, UN says
The decline in immunisations against some diseases is the first in nearly 30 years, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wo9...
Coronavirus: Ireland puts brakes on easing lockdown amid 'real concern'
The Republic of Ireland will not moved forward into Phase 4 of its roadmap, the taoiseach confirms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Huawei: China attacks UK's 'groundless' ban of 5G kit
The UK cited security risks - but China says it is "an excuse to co-operate with the United States". from BBC News - World https...
River Nile dam: Filling operation begins - Ethiopia
Officials confirm satellite images showing water levels rising - despite failed talks with Egypt and Sudan. from BBC News - World https://...
Cecil Rhodes statue in Cape Town has head removed
The statue had been targeted before amid anger in South Africa at monuments to colonialism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h2n514
Kenyan 12-year old girl married to two men within a month
Authorities in Kenya's Narok county rescued the child and are searching for her father and the two men. from BBC News - World https://...
Bushehr port: Ships ablaze in latest Iran mystery fire
The incident in the port of Bushehr follows a series of fires and explosions in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38YuMST
US-China: Pompeo dog photo has netizens asking if US is toying with China
The US secretary of state's photo of his dog with her toys may carry a message for Xi Jinping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Viola Davis: I betrayed myself and my people in The Help
The Oscar-nominated 2011 film was created in the "cesspool of systemic racism", the actress says. from BBC News - World https://...
Azerbaijan protesters demand war after Armenia clashes
Thousands marched in the capital Baku and some attacked the parliament after clashes with Armenia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Nigeria table tennis great Oshonaike: 'I was physically and sexually abused'
As Nigeria takes a serious look at sexual assault and the way women are treated, six-time Olympic table tennis great Funke Oshonaike talks f...
Russia’s young liberals confronted by MeToo moment
A spate of resignations follows details of harassment in the workplace in Russia's liberal media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Assam: Fifty dead and two million hit by India monsoon floods
Heavy rain has submerged villages across Assam state, with tigers and rhinos also badly affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wn...
Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada entrepreneur found dead in New York
Fahim Saleh, 33, who co-founded Gokada and Pathao, was found dead in his flat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DDOl7u
Hong Kong: China vows to retaliate after Trump ends special economic status
Beijing strongly condemns the US move to end Hong Kong's special trade status and target officials. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned
The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Norway stabbings: Woman killed and two more injured in Sarpsborg
Police arrest a man in Sarpsborg, south-east of the capital Oslo, after three women were attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born
Nearly every country will see their populations fall as the world has fewer babies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38YpmYo
Naya Rivera: Glee star died of accidental drowning, California officials say
Her body was found several days after she went missing last week during a boating trip with her son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New York Times to move Hong Kong staff to Seoul over press freedom fears
The paper warns the city's new security law is undermining Hong Kong as a global media hub. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j1NZ...
US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud?
President Trump says postal ballots lead to widespread fraud - but what evidence is there? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3euY4cU
Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry
The pandemic brought Egypt's tourism industry to a virtual halt, affecting millions of livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Foreign students in US: Trump administration drops deportation plans
Foreign students had been told they were at risk if their classes moved online during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Amazon's hand-washing policy in spotlight
As part of legal action brought by workers in New York, Amazon's policy on toilet breaks is debated. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Harvey Weinstein: Judge rejects $18.9m settlement
Dozens of women would have shared the payout but other accusers had objected to its terms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fwPRXk
Top Catalan politician accuses Spain of 'political spying'
Pro-independence figure Roger Torrent claims the Spanish government targeted his phone with spyware. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Officer saves three-week-old baby who choked on milk
The officer saved a three-week-old baby girl who was choking on milk, as her mother watched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZroXdv
Coronavirus: Blogger Emna Charqui given jail term over Koran-style post
Emna Charqui is sentenced to six months in Tunisia for a Facebook post imitating Islam's holy book. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Suriname election: Convicted murderer Dési Bouterse is replaced by ex-police chief
Suriname's National Assembly has elected a new president to replace the controversial Dési Bouterse. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Bastille Day: France honours health workers amid pandemic
There is no parade and the audience is being socially distanced amid the ongoing pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WiugtR
Ghislaine Maxwell due to appear at bail hearing
The British socialite denies grooming underage girls for the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ezAEU9
Timbuktu's jihadist police chief before ICC for war crimes
He is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity, rape and making girls marry militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38WqtaF
Iran executes man convicted of selling missile information to CIA
The ex-defence ministry employee was accused of selling information about Iran's missile programme. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Jenny Hocking: The Australian historian who took on the Palace and won
Australia's PM was sacked in 1975 under a murky legal decision which has only now been fully revealed. from BBC News - World https://i...
Naya Rivera: Glee cast and other stars pay tribute
Lea Michele and Jane Lynch are among those paying respect, after the actress's death was confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Aztec palace's remains uncovered off Mexico City's main Zócalo plaza
The location of ruler Axayácatl's palace was later used by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D...
Armenia-Azerbaijan border sees deadly clashes
At least four Azeri troops die in two days of clashes with Armenia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32fy2rP
Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49
He was known for Mythbusters and White Rabbit Project, and made models for the Star Wars prequels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
The perfume makers that can't smell a thing
Perfumers are using AI to create millions of scents, but will it replace the traditional methods? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C1...
Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa
Law enforcement agencies are battling to break foreign-linked criminal syndicates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CbmfA2
US Supreme Court allows federal executions
US Supreme Court clears the way for first executions of federal prisoners for 17 years from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3euSabQ
Gough Whitlam: Queen not told in advance of Australia PM's sacking, letters show
Her representative dismissed Gough Whitlam without telling her first, newly released letters show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Coronavirus: Asia's 'shining star' suffers biggest ever slump
Singapore falls into recession as as the global economy braces for the pandemic downturn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AZHkNu
Brazil: Outrage over São Paulo policeman stepping on woman's neck
Pictures are broadcast on TV showing a police officer stepping on the neck of a black woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fseDYw
Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike
The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fuwnCG
Coronavirus: Nations heading in wrong direction with Covid-19, says WHO
Mixed messages from leaders are undermining public trust in the virus response, warns the WHO chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trudeau admits 'mistake' while facing third ethics inquiry in office
Canada PM says he should have recused himself from contract talks with charity that paid his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Naya Rivera: Police find body in search for Glee star
The star went missing on Wednesday after going boating with her young son at a lake in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Coronavirus: White House targets US disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci
A memo leaked over the weekend said several officials were "concerned" by Dr Fauci's past comments. from BBC News - World ht...
Royal descendants can keep temple full of riches, rules Indian Supreme Court
One of the vaults in Kerala's Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple contained $20bn (£16bn) worth of diamonds. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Llamas provide key to coronavirus immune therapy
Llamas' specially evolved small antibodies are the basis for a coronavirus treatment breakthrough. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Google announces $10bn investment in 'digital India'
The money, to be channelled through a fund for India, will be used to bolster digital infrastructure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nathan Law: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist reveals he's in London
Nathan Law, who fled Hong Kong over China's new security law, says he is staying in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUgx...
Johnnie Walker to be sold in paper bottles
Drinks-maker Diageo, which makes Johnnie Walker, expects to trial the new packaging in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/305dz6n
Coronavirus: South Africans divided over second alcohol ban
While some back the government restrictions others say citizens are being blamed for state failures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
NFL's Redskins to drop controversial name
The review follows a fresh wave of calls to scrap the NFL team name long-criticised as racist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OhPHHj
Indian papers resurfacing in French Alps could be from 1966 plane crash
The newspapers, uncovered in the Mont Blanc glacier, report the landmark election of Indira Gandhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Disney heir and Ben & Jerry’s call for higher taxes
Some of the world’s richest people want governments to raise taxes on them to help pay for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Yves Rausch: German police hunt 'dangerous Rambo' in Black Forest
The fugitive is reportedly heavily armed, with stolen police pistols and a bow and arrows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fqyS91
Xinjiang: Rubio and Cruz hit with tit-for-tat China sanctions
The move comes after the US sanctions Chinese officials for Beijing's actions in Xinjiang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32enjOu
French man accused of molesting hundreds of children dies in Indonesia
Francois Camille Abello, 65, died in a suspected suicide in his cell in Jakarta, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2We6Sh0
Christopher Aurier, brother of Tottenham's Serge, shot dead in France
Christopher Aurier dies in hospital after being shot in the French city of Toulouse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38V9WDZ
Coronavirus: Oil producers expected to increase crude output
Opec ministers are meeting this week amid signs of growing energy demand as coronavirus lockdowns ease. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Elvis Presley's grandson dies aged 27
Benjamin Keough was the only grandson of the late Elvis Presley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CqT7Vw
Dead Seoul mayor accused of sexual harassment
The alleged victim said the harassment included the mayor of Seoul sending semi-naked pictures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/328gg...
Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies at 59
The youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president dies aged 59. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32acBIy
Actress Kelly Preston, John Travolta's wife, dies aged 57
The US actress after a "two-year battle with breast cancer", Travolta said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/302Kusm
Daniel Lewis Lee: First US federal execution to go ahead after 17 years
The execution of convicted murderer Daniel Lewis Lee had been blocked on Friday by a federal judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US Navy ship fire: Sailors and fire crew injured
At least 11 sailors needed medical treatment following the fire on the vessel, moored at San Diego Naval Base. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: South Africa bans alcohol sales again to combat Covid-19
It is one of several restrictions introduced by President Ramaphosa amid rising infection rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WdF...
Coronavirus: Florida sets new daily case record of 15,299
A 24-hour tally of 15,299 new cases eclipses the worst daily rates seen in New York in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OoqOJL
Poland's Duda holds slim lead in presidential election - exit poll
The conservative incumbent Andrzej Duda leads by a tiny margin, according to an exit poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3flsiQY
Mali opposition rejects President Keïta's concessions amid unrest
Opposition leaders reject President Keïta's "nonsense" concessions as political unrest grows. from BBC News - World https://...
Iran plane crash: 'Human error' to blame for downing of Ukrainian jet
Iran says equipment error and poor communication caused civilian plane to be shot down by military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Xu Zhangrun: Outspoken professor freed after six days
A friend said constitutional law professor Xu Zhangrun was in good health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gS01SC
Southern China hit by heavy flooding
The country's flood response alert has been raised to the second highest level. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WdSVQj
Coronavirus: Three generations of Bollywood Bachchan family infected
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, her father-in-law, husband and daughter test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Hagia Sophia: Pope 'pained' as Istanbul museum reverts to mosque
The Pope is the latest faith leader to voice concern at the Istanbul museum reverting to a mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Hong Kong: Opposition primaries draw thousands despite security law fears
Hundreds of thousands of people vote despite fears that doing so may breach a new security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iViQ...
Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims
After more than 30 years of Islamist rule, the new justice minister outlines wide-reaching reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Poland election: Clash of ideals as voters choose head of state
The run-off election is seen as a fierce liberal-conservative battle for the country's future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C...
Roger Stone: Robert Mueller defends indictment over Russia probe
Ex-US special counsel Robert Mueller makes a rare intervention after President Trump commutes an aide's jail term. from BBC News - Wor...
Coronavirus: President Trump wears face mask for first time
US President Trump is seen wearing a face mask for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AVEl...
Fox News: Tucker Carlson writer Blake Neff resigns over racist messages
The writer for host Tucker Carlson posted highly offensive messages online under the name CharlesXII. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Israel over handling of economy
Thousands have rallied against what they say is hardship caused by the mishandling of the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cs...
Hong Kong security law: Why we are taking our BNOs and leaving
As China enforces new restrictions, some are turning to their British National (Overseas) passport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Chop in Seattle: Why this police-free protest zone ultimately failed
On 8 June protesters set up a police-free protest zone in the city. Less than a month later, it had been dismantled. from BBC News - World...
Russian journalists in shock as FSB hunts enemy within
Colleagues say Ivan Safronov's arrest for spying is absurd and it has prompted talk of "spy mania". from BBC News - World ht...
Mexico crime: Could this become the bloodiest year on record?
On 7 June, an astonishing 117 murders were recorded, making it the most violent day of the year so far. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: The chaplains toiling on the frontlines
Spiritual care workers have been thrust onto the frontlines in new ways during this global pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Fake cures in Latin America’s deadly outbreak
The desperate search for a cure has led people to 'harmful and ineffective' alternatives online. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan tests positive
The actor, 77, and his son were taken to Mumbai's Nanavati hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zjxe3n
Walt Disney World reopens in Florida amid Covid-19 surge
Visitors are required to wear masks, socially distance and have temperature checks on arrival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cnf8oa
British IS prisoner 'killed in Syria'
A London man becomes the first British IS-supporter to die in Syrian Democratic Forces custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38QJ2...
Hagia Sophia: World Council of Churches appeals to Turkey on mosque decision
The World Association of Churches says returning the Turkish landmark to a mosque is mistaken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZjdAo9
Srebrenica: Scaled-back ceremony marks 25 years since massacre
Restrictions put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus meant fewer dignitaries were able to attend the ceremony. from BBC News - Worl...
Srebrenica: Bosnia marks 25 years since massacre
World leaders address a memorial ceremony for the atrocity that saw 8,000 Muslim men killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iP3Byy
South African church attack: Five dead after 'hostage situation'
The church, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, was attacked amid reports of fighting over leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Shark kills teenage surfer in Australia's New South Wales
Nearby by surfers rushed to his aid but first aid efforts on the beach failed to save his life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38OXM...
Jada Pinkett Smith tells Will Smith of her 'relationship'
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith were talking on her Facebook chat show Red Table Talk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gQ0a9c
ICYMI: 'Twin' elephants and balloon-powered internet
Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ct3qbG
Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor's arrest
Thousands rally on the streets of Khabarovsk as a regional leader is accused of contract killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Roger Stone: Critics blast Trump for commuting ex-adviser's jail term
Democrats condemn the US president's decision to spare ex-adviser and friend Roger Stone from prison. from BBC News - World https://if...
Roger Stone reacts to President Trump's clemency decision
President Trump has commuted his former adviser's prison term, which had been due to begin next week. from BBC News - World https://if...
'Our Irish island is the last stop before America'
A couple from Dublin has set up home on Great Blasket Island off the cost of County Kerry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AOM6gL
Roger Stone: Trump commutes ex-adviser's sentence
The president has said all along the self-proclaimed political dirty trickster was treated unfairly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Thrifty Germany takes on debt to rescue arts
Germany pours money into the arts as cultural life takes a battering from coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301aDHZ
Trump and Supreme Court: How has it changed America?
This court has been billed the most conservative in modern history. But does it vote that way? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301HDzG
Coronavirus: Why politics means success or failure in South America
Argentina has been singled out for success but the situation could not be more different in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Breast cancer: Zimbabwe woman's struggle to avoid mastectomy
A Zimbabwean woman is campaigning to get the machine fixed to avoid a mastectomy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38MBcoo
Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier
The Chinese telecoms equipment provider's fate in the UK is set to be revealed on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/328Nmq6
Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online
There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iC4...
Killing Eve: How author Luke Jennings created Villanelle
We speak to the man who created the character of Villanelle, author Luke Jennings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W01Rc6
Shooting celebrities: Thirty years behind the lens
Celebrity portrait photographer Andy Gotts celebrates 30 years behind the camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZarE3k
LGBTQ rights: Arab Israelis call for tahini-maker boycott
An Arab manufacturer of the popular dip sparks a backlash for supporting an Israeli LGBTQ group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C0z...
Iconic Istanbul museum 'could return to mosque'
A Turkish court clears way for Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum, built in 6th Century, to revert to being a mosque. from BBC News - Worl...
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Court hears details of birthday row
The actor tells a libel hearing events after Amber Heard's 30th birthday were a "fitting end" to their marriage. from BBC Ne...
TikTok halts Hong Kong access after security law
Popular short video app TikTok has blocked access in Hong Kong as it comes under increasing scrutiny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Tourists light on the ground at the Vatican
The BBC's Quentin Somerville gets to see the Sistine Chapel without the crowds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fiSv2v
Hushpuppi's lawyer says FBI 'kidnapped' Nigerian Instagrammer from Dubai
"Hushpuppi", who posts about his extravagant lifestyle, is accused of multimillion-dollar fraud. from BBC News - World https://i...
Iran: 'Fresh blasts' near capital amid spate of incidents
The reports of explosions come after several mysterious blasts hit Iran in recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZZX9vW
Swedish ex-ambassador Anna Lindstedt acquitted
Anna Lindstedt is found not guilty of holding unauthorised talks with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30acU3N
Philippines top broadcaster ABS-CBN denied new licence
Government critics say the ABS-CBN shutdown is an attack on media freedom by President Duterte. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W6du...
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