Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia
The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles. from BBC News - World https://i...
BTS: K-pop group reacts with 'tears' after making Billboard history
The group's first ever English single has made history as a Billboard Hot 100 chart topper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jvhu...
JEE: India holds crucial college exam amid Covid-19 fears
A hugely competitive college exam in India kicks off after weeks of heavy protest from students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jD5...
Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content
Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Saudi king sacks defence officials
Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Prashant Bhushan: India finds an unlikely hero in lawyer-activist
Prashant Bhushan refused to apologise to the Supreme Court and got a symbolic one-rupee fine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lBalla
Rohingya crisis: Growing up in the world's largest refugee camp
Nayeem, 3, is one of 20,000 children born every year in the camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jCn...
Why this black drive-in cinema is a big hit
Drive-ins are booming, of course. But this one is also responding to the other big story of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ron Jeremy: Adult star faces more rape and sexual assault charges
The 67-year-old, one of the biggest pornography stars, is accused of attacking a total of 17 women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Tango competitors take to the living room floor
The Buenos Aires World Tango Championship took place online because of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hKb...
US election: Biden accuses 'weak' Trump of stoking violence
His comments come as the rival candidates clash over unrest in Portland, where a man was shot dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: US passes six million Covid-19 cases
More than 183,000 people in the US have now died, almost a quarter of the world's Covid-19 tally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trudeau condemns toppling of Canada's first PM as 'vandalism'
The statue of Canada's first PM, Sir John A Macdonald, was pulled down by activists over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://if...
Europe's migrant crisis: Is Greece still a gateway to Europe?
Migrant numbers are rising again, but Greece does not want to be seen as a gateway to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YStHIB
Cheng Lei: Australian journalist detained in China
Cheng Lei, an Australian citizen, worked for government run CGTN in Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32J9qpR
Pranab Mukherjee: Former president of India dies after Covid diagnosis
Pranab Mukherjee had a long political career and also served on the boards of IMF and World Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dj...
Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up
Yegor Zhukov, who is critical of President Putin, narrowly avoided prison last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34PT3L8
Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda film hero arrested
Paul Rusesabagina's efforts to save people during the Rwanda genocide were depicted in a film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
Covid: Venezuela seeks testers for Russian vaccine
President Nicolás Maduro, a close ally of Russia's, will ask for volunteers in the coming days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Belarus opposition leader 'to address UN Security Council'
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya will reportedly brief the Security Council on Friday as protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jy...
French magazine condemned for showing MP Danièle Obono as slave
A right-wing magazine accused of racism apologises to black socialist MP Danièle Obono. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DepveJ
China launches second Australian wine probe amid tensions
Australia has denied allegations of subsidising or dumping wines in China, as bilateral tensions grow. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
India accuses China of 'border violation'
China is yet react to the allegation which comes after several rounds of peace talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lBnjPB
Israel and UAE set for historic direct flight following peace deal
The first commercial flight marks a major step in normalising ties between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hVboK8
Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide
More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lyzLje
Europe's migrant crisis: The year that changed a continent
More than a million people arrived in Europe in 2015. Five years on, we reflect on what's changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans are no longer cheering their constitution
It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Belarus protest: Dozens arrested at mass rally
The country's been gripped by mass protests since the August election, widely thought to have been rigged. from BBC News - World https...
Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'
Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: India surpasses US for highest single-day rise in Covid-19 cases
The 78,761 new cases reported on Sunday is the largest number for a day anywhere in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jxBEuv
Portland clashes: Chad Wolf blames city Democrat officials over street 'chaos'
Acting US homeland security secretary says politicians have let protests turn into "lawlessness and chaos". from BBC News - Worl...
Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther director Ryan Coogler pays emotional tribute
"The ancestors spoke through him," says Ryan Coogler in a long and loving tribute to the star. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Lebanon: Mustapha Adib front-runner for PM after Beirut blast
The government quit this month following an explosion in the capital that killed at least 200 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Alaphilippe wins Tour de France stage in sprint
Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins stage two of the Tour de France to claim the yellow jersey in Nice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Girl thrown into air by kite in Taiwan
The three-year-old escaped with minor injuries after being lifted into the air by a gust of wind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34M...
Chess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final
India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Lionel Messi: Barcelona forward's release clause remains valid, says La Liga
The 700m euros (£624m) release clause in Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid, says La Liga. from BBC News - World https:/...
French spying: Senior army officer investigated
The officer is stationed with Nato in Italy and is suspected of spying for Russia, sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b84v...
Woman arrested for naked video on India's Lakshman Jhula bridge
The woman faces charges under India's internet law over the incident on the Lakshman Jhula bridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Split emerges among top male tennis players
Novak Djokovic quits as president of the ATP player council to front a new association aiming to increase the power of the players. from B...
Belarus: Heavy security for anti-Lukashenko rally in Minsk
Riot police cordon off the main square in the centre of Minsk as columns of people march towards it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Montenegro election: Long-ruling party faces tough challenge
An alliance of opposition parties wants the country to have closer ties with Serbia and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31IAu...
Germany coronavirus: Anger after attempt to storm parliament
Far-right activists broke away from a large protest in Berlin against coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jtFx...
Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as protesters clash
One person has been shot dead in Oregon as a large procession of supporters of President Trump clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters in...
Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest
A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YHv6...
Canada statue of John A MacDonald toppled by activists in Montreal
John A MacDonald was accused of letting famine and disease decimate indigenous Canadian communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings
Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest
The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FQFoj
Chadwick Boseman: Tributes pour in for Black Panther actor
Celebrities, civil rights activists and fans share what the actor's life and work mean to them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Germany coronavirus: 'Anti-corona' protest in Berlin draws thousands
The protesters, who say Germany's restrictions are "anti-freedom", did not observe social distancing. from BBC News - World ...
Fire breaks out in Madrid tower block
More than 20 teams of fightfighers helped bring the blaze under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Efsc2
Migrant rescue: UN urges help for Banksy ship and two others in Mediterranean
Some 400 rescued migrants on three ships in the Mediterranean must be allowed to disembark, it says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis
Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hurricane Laura: 400,000 without power in Louisiana
As the clean-up from Hurricane Laura begins, up to 400,000 Louisiana residents remain without power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Belarus: Journalists covering protests stripped of accreditation
Journalists reporting for the BBC's Russian service are among those to lose their accreditation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US Open 2020 preview: Serena Williams, Andy Murray & Novak Djokovic head Grand Slam return
For the first time since the world was gripped by coronavirus, one of the four major tournaments is taking place when the US Open starts on ...
Protest against Koran-burning turns violent in Sweden
Some 300 people clashed with police in Malmo, after far-right extremists burned a Koran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jne6bO
Tito Mboweni: South Africa's finance minster known for a Twitter roast chicken fail
South Africa's Tito Mboweni is fearless on Twitter, rowing with officials and sharing cooking skills. from BBC News - World https://if...
Nathaniel Julius: South Africa police arrested for killing teen
Nathaniel Julius, who had Down's syndrome, was out to buy biscuits when he got shot, his family says. from BBC News - World https://if...
Mercy Beguma's family cancels memorial service
The father of a Ugandan woman found dead in Glasgow says the family is awaiting more information about her death. from BBC News - World ht...
Chadwick Boseman: Five things to know about the Black Panther star
US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing Black Panther in the hit Marvel superhero franchise, has died of cancer aged 43. from BB...
Neuralink: Elon Musk unveils pig with chip in its brain
Gertrude the pig is a prototype of a brain-to-machine interface. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G9niSV
Chadwick Boseman: How Black Panther inspired children and adults
Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther film helped many find their inner superhero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32FnUHD
March on Washington 2020: 'Change is slow in America'
The BBC spoke to attendees at the March on Washington 2020 to see how far the country has come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Een...
Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43
US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role in Black Panther, has died of cancer, his family say from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists
A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US
Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D9vAsJ
Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?
Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?
Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020
A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EC3ZB5
Bihar: Destroyed lives and submerged homes in flood-hit India
Homes and livelihoods have been swept away by monsoon rains in India's Bihar state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YJnfDw
Yuri Ganus: Russia sacks head of sports anti-doping agency
Yuri Ganus denies financial wrongdoing and says his dismissal is due to his zero-tolerance policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Shinzo Abe: Revisionist nationalist or pragmatic realist?
Commentators are divided on the achievements of Japan's longest serving post-war prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Uganda lightning strike kills 10 children playing football in Arua
The children were playing football when heavy rains forced them to take shelter in a grass-thatched hut. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Jacob Blake handcuffed to his hospital bed, family say
The African-American has been left paralysed after being shot in the back by police in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31D...
March on Washington: Thousands expected at historic civil rights march
Families of black Americans who were injured or killed by police will speak at the historic march. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Polar bear kills man in Norway's Arctic Svalbard islands
The bear is shot dead after a Dutch national is attacked in a campsite near Longyearbye. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YHH66e
Frankfurt rail attack: Boy's killer given life in psychiatric ward
The eight-year-old and his mother were pushed into the path of a train at Frankfurt station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QzYnKi
Coronavirus: Getting a flying fix without going abroad
With the coronavirus impacting international air travel, there are ways to get a flying fix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YJ8PmX
Shinzo Abe: Japan's hawkish PM known for 'Abenomics'
As Japan's longest-serving PM, Shinzo Abe tried to stimulate its economy and drop a pacifist stance. from BBC News - World https://ift...
NFL club Baltimore Ravens promise to 'drive change now'
NFL side the Baltimore Ravens say the United States must tackle racism "head-on" and promise to use their platform to "drive ...
JK Rowling returns award after Kerry Kennedy criticism
The author has given back a gong associated with the US Kennedy family, as the gender row continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Karachi floods: Pakistan's biggest city hit by record rain and heavy floods
Pakistan is seeing the worst monsoon rain on record and Karachi has been hit by devastating flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
R. Kelly was 'attacked in jail', says his lawyer
The R&B singer was said to be sitting on his bed when a fellow inmate assaulted him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qwu8DR
Trump speech: President lays out re-election agenda
President Trump spoke for a record breaking 70 minutes - and set out what he would do if he wins a second term. from BBC News - World http...
Hurricane Laura slams Louisiana and Texas
The category four storm was one of the strongest to ever hit the region before it was downgraded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jj...
Trump’s speech: From ‘criteria met’ to ‘falsehoods and lies’
This is what happened when four strangers came together to watch President Trump's address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Bw1...
Shinzo Abe, Japan's PM, to resign for health reasons
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign for health reasons, officials from his party say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
RNC 2020: Trump warns Biden will 'demolish' American dream
Addressing his party convention, the president lashed his opponent as "the destroyer of American greatness". from BBC News - Wor...
UAE implicated in lethal drone strike in Libya
BBC finds evidence that a UAE drone killed 26 unarmed cadets in Libya’s capital Tripoli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YH20ma
NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks
The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row. from BBC News - World https:/...
Tough times to continue for Chinese firms in the US
It doesn't matter if Trump or Biden wins, the anti-Chinese sentiment will remain on the White House agenda. from BBC News - World http...
Melbourne storm: Three killed as winds cause widespread damage
A four-year-old boy is among the victims as a storm fells trees and contaminates drinking water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qyq...
Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths
Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E...
Indian star couple announce they are expecting
The couple took to Twitter to announce that the baby is due in January 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b39wfK
Putin says he could send police to Belarus if necessary
The Russian president says he has a police force for Belarus if unrest there "gets out of control". from BBC News - World https:...
Who is the teen accused of the Wisconsin protest murders?
The suspect fired his gun on a night when armed militias clashed with Black Lives Matter protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Apple Fortnite players left behind in new update
The new season of Epic's popular game does not - and will not - appear on any Apple devices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32un...
Hurricane Laura makes landfall in Louisiana
Hurricane Laura makes landfall shortly after midnight local time (05:00 GMT) near the district of Cameron, in Louisiana. from BBC News - W...
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom announce birth of first child Daisy Dove Bloom
The couple said they were "floating with love and wonder" after the arrival of Daisy Dove Bloom. from BBC News - World https://i...
West Mathewson: South African conservationist killed by white lions
Police say two lions attacked the South African lodge owner while his wife looked on helplessly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gyR...
Hurricane Laura causes flash flooding as it makes landfall in Louisiana
The category four storm is expected to cause an "unsurvivable" surge as it moves inland in the US. from BBC News - World https:/...
Naomi Osaka leaves WTA tournament over Blake shooting
The WTA New York tournament is suspended after Osaka withdraws in a protest over US police violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms
Kevin Mayer is leaving the video-sharing app at the centre of controversy amid US-China tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32t...
RNC 2020: Pence warns Americans 'won't be safe' if Biden wins
The US vice-president depicts November's vote as a choice between law-and-order and lawlessness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tanya Day: Aboriginal death in custody decision 'devastates' relatives
Tanya Day's relatives say police should be prosecuted over her preventable death in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34yq...
India coronavirus: Covid strikes remote Greater Andamanese tribe
There are just 53 members of the Greater Andamanese tribe left- four test positive for the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jg...
Coronavirus: Vaccine front-runner China already inoculating workers
Chinese health officials say they used emergency powers to secretly test unapproved vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32rg6ZW
Brenton Tarrant: Christchurch gunman given life term without parole
The judge called the actions of a man who murdered 51 people in two mosques in New Zealand last year "inhuman". from BBC News - ...
NBA, MLB and MLS postpone games after Milwaukee Bucks' walkout over Jacob Blake shooting
After Milwaukee Bucks cancelled a fixture over the shooting of Jacob Blake, other basketball, football, tennis and soccer players follow sui...
Jacob Blake: Police officer in Kenosha shooting named
Wisconsin's attorney general names the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31u8...
Trump challenges Biden to drug test before debate
The president claims Mr Biden went from incoherent to articulate in a previous debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34CEE4A
Caged Congolese man: Why a zoo took 114 years to apologise
Ota Benga was kidnapped from what is now DR Congo in 1904 and taken to the US to be exhibited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jh4GP1
India NEET, JEE exams: 'Conducting these exams will be a giant mistake'
Indian students are demanding that competitive college exams be postponed due to the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YD7U7y
Why Navalny’s team sees Kremlin's hands in attack
Activists do not doubt the Russian opposition figure was targeted for his political work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hDFQIY
Blueberry farmers warn of 'disaster' crop
Wild blueberry farmers in the US state of Maine are now facing numerous challenges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hsJogS
Eusebio Leal: The man who saved Old Havana from decay
Historian Eusebio Leal died last month but his legacy is far-reaching in the city he loved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b6FLuH
Notorious B.I.G. crown and Tupac love letters up for auction
The crown was made famous in a photoshoot that took place just three days before the rapper's death. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hurricane Laura: Storm approaching US 'potentially catastrophic'
The storm heading for the coast could cause a devastating surge, the National Hurricane Center says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mauritius oil spill: Dead dolphins found after shipwreck
The discovery of 13 dead dolphins causes much sadness and anger among locals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ugmb9
Iran nuclear deal: UN rejects US bid to 'snapback' Iran sanctions
The US envoy accuses other Security Council members of "standing in the company of terrorists". from BBC News - World https://if...
In pictures: Mexico school classes resume on TV
With many families having no access to the internet, lessons are being taught via TV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aZVATL
Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods kill dozens, damage homes
The flash flooding hit the northern city of Charikar as people were sleeping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lhuDQh
Jacob Blake: 'Three shot' during third night of Wisconsin unrest
People are protesting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the police shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32s...
Srebrenica: Ratko Mladic to address appeal judges directly
The former Bosnian Serb commander is appealing against his conviction for genocide over Srebrenica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Christchurch shooting: Grief, defiance as victims confront gunman
Almost 100 survivors and relatives of victims confronted Australian gunman Brenton Tarrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FVvLc9
Usain Bolt: Jamaican sprinter tests positive for coronavirus
Jamaica's eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus, his agent confirms. from BBC News - World https...
Plane built on Mumbai rooftop takes to the skies
No one believed pilot Amol Yadav when he told them his plans, but he proved them wrong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32pP595
Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus
Despite rumours over his health, the North Korean leader appears well and in charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FVdTOB
RNC 2020: What young Republicans think of Trump
The BBC spoke to young Republicans in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aV116s
Jacob Blake shooting: 'I'm not sad. I'm not sorry. I'm angry'
Jacob Blake's sister says that she is numb after years of seeing black people shot by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aU...
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested over Yuen Long
One is accused of rioting, over the 2019 incident which saw protesters attacked at Yuen Long station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ant IPO: China's mighty financial group heads for a mega market debut
Little known in the West, China's dominant mobile payment firm is tipped for the world's biggest IPO. from BBC News - World https:...
Topless sunbathing defended by French interior minister
Gérald Darmanin tweets his support after police asked women relaxing on a beach to cover up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jgdTXT
RNC 2020: Melania Trump to take centre stage on second night
The party conference's second night will also hear from presidential children Eric and Tiffany Trump. from BBC News - World https://if...
Mike Pence at RNC 2020: The rare times he made headlines
The vice-president has largely stayed out of the limelight. We take a look at the few times he didn't. from BBC News - World https://i...
US Postal Service: Three states sue Trump government
Hawaii, New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump administration over alleged "partisan meddling". from BBC News - World https...
Navalny and Russia’s arsenal of exotic poisons
Nerve agent was apparently used on Putin critic Alexei Navalny – and Russia has a history of poisonings. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Fears of a serial killer in South African farm community
A farming community in South Africa is reeling after the bodies of five women were recently discovered. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Carnival and coronavouchers: Brazil’s economic struggles
The disruption caused by coronavirus means that Brazil's samba schools now face an uncertain future. from BBC News - World https://ift...
American Airlines to cut 19,000 jobs as travel falls
The world's top airline will have 30% fewer staff by October amid a slump in demand for air travel. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Harry Maguire: Manchester United captain found guilty in Greece
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery, violence against public employees and in...
Gulf storms: Laura upgraded to hurricane as it heads towards US
Storms Laura and Marco have already ripped through the Caribbean, killing at least 20 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31pwGdb
Greta Thunberg: What she did during her year-long school break
The 17-year-old has gone back to education after a year of climate change activism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32nk05Y
Jacob Blake: Father says man shot in Wisconsin is 'paralysed'
Jacob Blake is in hospital after being shot multiple times by officers in Wisconsin on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3htoWMY
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
Alexei Navalny: Kremlin dismisses accusations against Putin
Russia says no investigation is needed yet as no poisoning of the fierce critic has been proven. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34vt...
Saba Sahar: Afghan actress and film director shot in Kabul
Saba Sahar, an outspoken voice on women's rights, was going to work when a gunman shot at her car. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Mike Pompeo lands in Sudan after 'historic' flight
The visit comes as the Secretary of State urged more Arab states to make a peace deal with Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Covid-19: South Korea closes Seoul schools amid rise in cases
Almost all students in the greater Seoul area, home to 25 million people, will now take classes online. from BBC News - World https://ift....
KFC drops Finger Lickin' Good slogan amid coronavirus
The fast food giant says the slogan will be paused as it "doesn't quite fit" during the pandemic. from BBC News - World http...
Coronavirus restrictions 'severely hampering' South Asia flood relief
Humanitarian agencies warn that coronavirus restrictions are slowing down Monsoon relief efforts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32r...
Bosnian war: Ratko Mladic to appeal genocide conviction
The former army general led forces during the 1990s Bosnian war and was jailed for life in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gnf...
Africa to be declared free of wild polio in 'milestone'
Rumours and misinformation about the vaccine slowed down immunisation efforts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aTd44l
Coronavirus: Bali closed to foreign tourists until end of 2020
The Indonesian island scraps plans to open up to foreigners next month, over virus concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ECaH9O
Australia fires: Similar or worse disasters 'will happen again'
After a disaster "not seen in Australia in recorded history", an inquiry makes dozens of recommendations. from BBC News - World ...
RNC 2020: Black speakers praise Trump and reject Democrats
A series of African-American speakers reject Democratic claims that President Trump is racist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32r8sid
Facebook blocks Thai access to group critical of monarchy
The social media giant is preparing legal action to challenge Bangkok's pressure to block the group. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci warns against rushing out vaccine
US President Donald Trump reportedly is considering skipping regulatory steps to get out a vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US and China hold 'constructive' trade talks after delay
President Trump had previously postponed the trade meeting as he didn't "want to talk to China right now." from BBC News - W...
RNC 2020: Trump warns Republican convention of ‘rigged election’
He opens the Republican conference with disputed claims mail-in ballots could lead to voter fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C...
Hong Kong protest singers fear for their future
Has the new national security law pulled the plug on Hong Kong's pro-democracy musicians? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31o4LKE
Coronavirus in Kenya: How it turned classrooms into chicken coops
Some Kenyan private schools have found new sources of income after they were forced to close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QsGgpf
Pompeo urges more Arab states to make peace with Israel
The US secretary of state expresses hope to see other nations follow the United Arab Emirates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CUPk3j
Sudan's Jabal Maragha: Illegal gold diggers destroy ancient site
The 2,000-year-old Jabal Maragha site was thought to have been a small settlement or a checkpoint. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Facebook agrees to pay France €106m in back taxes
The social networking giant has also agreed to pay France 50% more tax for 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aSsfdX
Brazilians back reporter whom Bolsonaro 'felt like punching'
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro told a reporter he "felt like covering your face in punches". from BBC News - World https:...
Man who believed virus was hoax loses wife to Covid-19
A couple from Florida did not follow health guidelines after believing lies about the virus online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Alexei Navalny: Putin critic 'probably poisoned' - doctors
The Russian opposition figure is being treated in Berlin after falling ill on a flight on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tito Mboweni: South Africa's president lambasts minister over Zambia tweets
Tito Mboweni caused a diplomatic incident by telling Zambia's president "hell is on its way". from BBC News - World https://...
Danish military intelligence head Lars Findsen suspended
Lars Findsen and two members of staff are suspended after claims of rule-breaking in the agency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34sq...
Kenosha shooting: US police shooting of black man sparks protests
Protests have erupted in the US state of Wisconsin after police shot a black man many times in the back. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Israeli youths unearth 1,100-year-old gold coins from Abbasid era
Volunteers at an archaeological dig find 425 coins, enough to buy a mansion when they were buried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E...
Belarus detains opposition figures after Minsk mass rally
The latest detentions come amid a border row with neighbouring Lithuania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jatwjK
Trump's postal-vote tweet misleading, says Twitter
The platform flagged the president's tweet and said it could "dissuade voters". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPuYou
Kellyanne Conway: Key moments from her White House career
The president's adviser has announced she is stepping down from her role at the end of August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
BTS's Dynamite smashes YouTube records and heads for UK number one
Dynamite is the first video in YouTube history to gain over 100 million views in a 24-hour period. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F...
South Korea on brink of nationwide virus outbreak, officials warn
The country held up as a model for its response to Covid-19 is facing a dangerous new surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32nwpqz
Sonia Gandhi to step down as leader of India's Congress party
She has asked the Congress party to elect a new leader following a letter by a group of dissidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Wisconsin: Protests erupt after police shoot black man
A curfew is imposed on the city of Kenosha in the US state, after the man is seriously injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hoeI...
Police make 148 arrests after clashes following PSG Champions League defeat
French police made 148 arrests following riots in the capital after Paris St-Germain's 1-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions Leag...
Nóra Quoirin: Malaysia opens inquest into death of London teenager
The 15-year-old vanished from her room during a family holiday last year at a Malaysian resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ldeh...
Kellyanne Conway resigns as senior White House adviser
Ms Conway says she is stepping down at the end of August to give her children "less drama, more mama". from BBC News - World htt...
Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction
Executives at the mining giant Rio Tinto have had their payouts cut over the culturally important site. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US approves use of blood plasma treatment on coronavirus patients
The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US
Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are both expected to hit the southern US coast days apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
North Korea propaganda: New faces but old messages
Pyongyang is believed to be behind several new YouTube and Twitter accounts aimed at foreign audiences. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race: Hundreds join Istanbul competition
The race saw hundreds of competitors swim 6.5km across the Bosphorus from Asia into Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QlkLGW
EU trade commissioner apologises for attending golf dinner
Phil Hogan says his attendance at the event with 80 people had "touched a nerve". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lidWED
Eilat rape allegations: Tel Aviv covers over Peeping Toms beach mural
The Israeli city paints over an old mural amid heightened awareness of sexual violence against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Belarus opposition holds mass rally in Minsk despite ban
Tens of thousands gather in Minsk, as pressure on President Lukashenko shows no sign of easing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaBe...
California wildfires seen from a plane as Trump declares major disaster
US President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster and released federal aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3laSvFj
Donald Trump's sister says he's an 'unprincipled phoney'
Recordings reveal Maryanne Trump Barry, a former federal judge, saying her brother "has no principles". from BBC News - World ht...
Thomas Restobar Club: Crush kills 13 as Peru police raid party violating lockdown
The crush happens as revellers try to leave a nightclub in the capital Lima. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34nFp1u
Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant faces sentencing hearing
Brenton Tarrant has admitted killing 51 people and wounding dozens more at two New Zealand mosques. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Iran plane crash: Cockpit exchange recorded after missile hit Ukraine jet
All 176 people aboard a Ukrainian plane were killed when it was mistakenly downed by Iran in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Miroslava Breach murder: Mexico jails man who ordered journalist's death
The man who ordered the killing of Miroslava Breach in 2017 receives rare 50-year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QviBox
California wildfires: Trump declares major disaster
One fire tearing through the state is the third largest California has ever seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32fcZE5
Coronavirus: Is the US the worst-hit country for deaths?
President Trump says the death rate in the US is lower than elsewhere - what does the data show? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34no...
Coronavirus: Croatia's culture capital Rijeka tries to salvage year
The cheers had barely died down after Rijeka's opening ceremony when the pandemic struck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aMk8zA
US trans rights: The teen who sued his school, and won, over bathroom use
Drew Adams, a US trans man, has won a court battle against his school to use the male bathrooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yl3...
Why a Somali-born fighter is being honoured in Rome
Some Italians are revaluating their colonial past in East Africa, writes Ismail Einashe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31lrKpS
Coronavirus vaccine: Short cuts and allegations of dirty tricks in race to be first
Russia, China, the US and UK see a vaccine as a projection of their scientific prowess. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gjo8Je
'It's a scary time for stand-up comedians'
Edinburgh Festival Fringe acts are making the best of a bad situation online, but for how long? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gsD1...
Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'
The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C) from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbkf...
Mpape Crushed Rock: Nigerians flock to new Abuja beauty spot
Nigeria's Mpape Crushed Rock is an unlikely tourist sensation for fun-seekers near the capital, Abuja. from BBC News - World https://i...
The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi
German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h3TNzw
TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban
President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Belarus: What lies behind the protests?
Mass strikes and protests have been continuing in Belarus, following disputed elections on 9 August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Belarus protests: Mum's search for detained teenage poll observer
Darina, 19, was seized while monitoring voting in the disputed election. Her mum couldn't find her. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Christchurch mosque attacks: 'I'm close to forgiving, but not there yet'
The wife of a man killed in the Christchurch attacks is preparing to attend the gunman's sentencing. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Beirut glass artist's years of work shattered
Many of Beirut's painstakingly restored stained glass windows were destroyed in moments in the massive blast. from BBC News - World ht...
China-US comedians: 'We hope jokes travel faster than the virus’
Comedians Jesse Appell in the United States and Tony Chou in China caught up online during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Belarus: Nato rejects claim that foreign troops are on border
The embattled Belarusian president says foreign powers are amassing troops to threaten his country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US Postal Service: House agrees election cash boost
Democrats fear cost-cutting measures will hamper mail-in voting - a key issue in November's election. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus pandemic: Children aged 12 and over should wear masks - WHO
The UN health body says there is some evidence teenagers can infect others in the same way as adults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Masked Singer Australia suspended after seven crew test positive for Covid-19
The Australian version's entire production team, including celebrities, are now in self-isolation. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Oradour-sur-Glane: France's best-known Nazi massacre site vandalised
President Macron condemns the "unspeakable" act at Oradour-sur-Glane, where 642 people were killed. from BBC News - World https:...
Fredie Blom: 'World's oldest man' dies aged 116 in South Africa
Fredie Blom's identity documents showed he was born in 1904, although his record was never verified. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Germany puts on crowded 'study concerts' with Tim Bendzko
Scientists are using Saturday's three concerts to explore ways of holding mass indoor events safely. from BBC News - World https://ift...
ICYMI: Leopard cubs in unlikely places and baby pandas
Baby pandas, leopard cubs and Europe's biggest mural. Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https:/...
Iraqi activist killing: Why are so many being targeted?
Riham Yaqoob was the face of many local anti-government protests, why are activists being targeted? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Golden State Killer sentenced: Survivors welcome life jail term
Survivors of the crimes of Joseph DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, welcome his life prison sentence. from BBC News - World http...
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Guitarist Jack Sherman dies aged 64
Jack Sherman, who joined the band for their first album and first US tour, is described as "unique". from BBC News - World https...
Belarus unrest: Opposition leader says Belarusian people must not stop now
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said the people must continue fighting. fr...
Alexei Navalny: Putin critic taken to airport for flight to Germany
The Russian opposition activist is being flown to Berlin for treatment, after falling ill in Siberia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Alexei Navalny: German doctors say Kremlin critic can be airlifted
The medics appear to contradict Russian doctors who say the comatose Kremlin critic cannot be moved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India power plant fire: Nine reported dead in major blaze in Telangana
The fire reportedly broke out late on Thursday night and burned into Friday, trapping workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E4mbmV
Senegal seeks to move huge ammonium nitrate stock from Dakar port
The Dakar stockpile is almost as big as that which exploded in Beirut, causing massive destruction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Belgium custody death: 'Shocked' police chief steps aside
Belgian boss André Desenfants says he is deeply moved by a video of a Slovak man pinned in a cell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Singer Mika on raising money for Lebanon
Mika, born in Beirut, is hosting a virtual concert to raise money for Lebanon after the the devastating explosion. from BBC News - World h...
Japanese airline ANA trials germ-busting 'elbow doorknob'
Airplane toilets may have a reputation for being a germ haven, but ANA is hoping to change that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34lu...
Mali's coup is cheered at home but upsets neighbours
Crowds cheered the ousting of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta but regional allies are not happy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l5...
Libya crisis: Rival authorities announce ceasefire
The announcement for a nation riven by violence since 2011 is hailed by the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34jH2NJ
Irish Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary resigns for attending golf dinner
Dara Calleary had been in post for a month after Barry Cowen was sacked over a drink-driving scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Brexit: UK-EU trade deal 'seems unlikely' says Michel Barnier
The bloc's negotiator says talks are "going backwards" as the UK says "little progress" has been made. from BBC Ne...
Belarus strikes must continue and grow, opposition leader says
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya's plea comes as allies are being questioned by prosecutors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32bu4ih
China floods: World's biggest dam nears capacity
Record floods hit China's Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River with millions of people affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Joe Biden's speech 'lots of sweetness and light'
A Trump voter and three Biden voters react to the former vice-president's nomination speech together. from BBC News - World https://if...
Brayden Harrington: Joe Biden and the boy with the stutter
Teenager Brayden Harrington delivers the "speech of the night" at the Democratic convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses and face paint
Kansas City Chiefs ban fans from wearing headdresses or face paint that "appropriates American Indian cultures" at their home stad...
Veep star mixes politics and comedy at convention
The Veep star and host of Joe Biden's convention night poked fun at President Trump - but was she funny? from BBC News - World https:/...
Alibaba tells Trump we 'support American brands'
The comments from the online retail giant's boss come as the firm saw sales jump in the wake of the pandemic. from BBC News - World ht...
Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread
It does not produce many more respiratory particles than speaking at similar volume, a study finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
News publishers fight tech giants for better deals
Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content. from BBC News - World https://if...
Evo Morales: Exiled Bolivian ex-president accused of rape
Bolivia's former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32f7y...
DNC 2020: We will overcome this season of darkness - Joe Biden
Joe Biden accepts the nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aL8XHG
DNC 2020: Biden depicts election as battle of light and darkness
The former US vice-president said his rival has unleashed "too much fear, too much division". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Alexei Navalny: Plane to bring 'poisoned' Russian critic to Germany
Opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Nigerian ballet dancer Anthony Mmesoma Madu gets scholarship following viral video
An 11-year-old Nigerian boy, whose ballet dancing in the rain went viral, is offered a scholarship in the US. from BBC News - World https:...
Steve Bannon charged with fraud over Mexico wall funds
Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon is charged with fraud over the campaign to build a Mexican border wall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israel investigates alleged Eilat gang rape of teenager
PM Netanyahu demands justice amid allegations that a 16-year-old girl was raped by more than 30 men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'Mummified' plants give glimpse of Earth's future
Fossilised leaves suggest some plants may adapt to grow more quickly as CO2 levels rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hefyg9
Belarus opens criminal case against opposition leaders
The chief prosecutor accuses the opposition's Coordination Council of trying to seize power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ydw...
Kim Jong-un gives sister Yo-jong 'more responsibilities'
Kim Yo-jong has reportedly been given responsibility for North Korean policy towards the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34ktUYy
Female Iraqi activist killed in Basra as gunmen target protesters
The killing of Riham Yaqoob was the third such attack on local anti-government protesters in a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend asks fans to find his first car
The Indian cricket legend says he misses his Maruti 800 and 'would like to get it back'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/325I...
China clamps down on over-eating influencers
The Chinese government is waging war on the eating influencers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aDSrcm
Breast cancer: One-dose radiotherapy 'as effective as full course'
A University College London study followed more than 2,000 women for five years after the treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Thom Brennaman: Cincinnati Reds suspend broadcaster for homophobic slur
The Cincinnati Reds baseball team suspend commentator Thom Brennaman after he broadcasted a homophobic comment that he believed was off air....
Kamala Harris speech: What was the verdict on how she did?
The California senator made history to formally accept the Democratic VP nomination. How did she do? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Obama and top Democrats go after Donald Trump
On a night that crowned the vice-presidential nominee, the party had choice words for the commander-in-chief. from BBC News - World https:...
QAnon: Trump lauds bizarre conspiracy theory
The president said he did not know much about the online group, except that its adherents like him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Jessie and Austin: The Bodies in the Suitcase
TikTok: Viral video of murder victims stays up, despite the family’s request. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gaZNoU
DNC 2020: Kamala Harris savages Trump 'failure of leadership'
The California senator accepts the vice-presidential nomination with an attack on the US president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Anthony Horowitz: 'I feel the need to do the unexpected'
The prolific novelist's latest work is a mind-bending murder mystery to tie readers in knots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yj...
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned'
Alexei Navalny is unconscious in hospital after falling ill on a flight, his spokeswoman says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hfdTXo
Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law
Three treaties between the US and Hong Kong were suspended, the latest move to pressure China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8oasF
Anon Nampa: Thai lawyer arrested over monarchy protest
Anon Nampa has been a leading figure in unprecedented calls for reform of the powerful institution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Kamala Harris: at DNC 2020: There is no vaccine for racism
The Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Calls for new inquiry into Belgian police custody tragedy
New images show a police officer giving a Nazi salute while the Slovak man was pinned down on a bed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Democratic convention: Obama to blast Trump's 'reality show'
Mr Obama depicts his successor as lazy and incompetent. Mr Trump says Mr Obama inflicted "horror" on the US. from BBC News - Wor...
Mali coup: Military promises elections after ousting president
President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta announced his resignation on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Germany train incident: Eritrean on trial for boy's Frankfurt death
An eight-year-old boy was killed in the attack at Frankfurt's main railway station last July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ye...
Mauritius oil spill: Satellite images show removal operation
Satellite images capture tug boats trying to remove the broken vessel, which spilled tonnes of oil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US Postal Service: Democrats to press with bill despite U-turn on cutbacks
They will still fight for funding, despite cutbacks - decried as election interference - being dropped. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Berlin motorway crashes 'a possible terror attack'
Man rams several vehicles on a Berlin motorway in what prosecutors suspect was an Islamist-motivated attack from BBC News - World https://...
Cuba Gooding Jr accused of raping woman
The Oscar-winning actor is alleged to have assaulted the unnamed woman in New York in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31adyQv
Britney Spears asks court to remove dad's control over personal life
The singer's father Jamie has acted as her legal conservator for 12 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kYqmB9
Mpape Crushed Rock: Nigerians flock to new Abuja beauty spot
Nigeria's Mpape Crushed Rock is an unlikely tourist sensation for fun-seekers near the capital, Abuja. from BBC News - World https://i...
China record floods wet feet of Leshan Giant Buddha
More than 100,000 people are also evacuated as the worst flooding in decades hits the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FDqzJW
Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US
Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year. from BBC News - World http...
Trump campaign Russia contacts were 'grave threat', says Senate report
A Republican-led Senate committee says the Trump campaign's Russia links were an intelligence threat. from BBC News - World https://if...
US Election 2020: Biden is crowned as Democratic nominee
Elder statesmen Bill Clinton, Colin Powell and John Kerry line up to endorse Mr Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YaUi35
South Korea tightens Covid-19 curbs amid warning of new 'crisis'
Bars and museums in and around Seoul are closed amid warnings of an impending virus crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l1W4h8
Chrystia Freeland named Canada's first female finance minister
The prime minister also announced he will suspend Parliament until 23 September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ya48m8
Can Harry Potter magic tourists back to Japan?
Film studio Warner Bros hopes its new tourist attraction based on the boy wizard will be ready for 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Kamala Harris speech: Women who paved way for first black female VP hopeful
How would-be White House women have campaigned and reflected on their pioneering candidacies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31aES10
Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'
The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C) from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbkf...
Belarus on the brink: What now?
After 26 years under President Lukashenko people in Belarus are demanding change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7xDuH
Somali hotel raid: 'How I survived my fourth siege'
An ex-BBC journalist on his ordeal and how his friend was amongst the 20 people to die in the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth
Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Broadway workers fight to stay afloat with theatres closed
Broadway theatres will be shut until 2021 leaving performers and crew jobless for nearly a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ef7...
Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia
The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mali's president resigns and dissolves parliament
Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta steps down, after being detained by soldiers, state TV reports from BBC News - World https://i...
Trump to pardon women's voting pioneer Susan B Anthony
The famous Suffragette was convicted by an all-male jury of illegally voting when women were barred. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Anger in Brazil as 10-year-old rape victim's name put online
The victim's personal details were published by an activist opposed to the girl having an abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: France to make face masks mandatory in most workplaces
The new rule is set to apply to shared spaces in offices and factories and comes as infections rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
South Africa: Queues as ban on alcohol and cigarettes ends
For the first time in weeks cigarettes and alcohol sales are allowed as virus restrictions are eased. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Fans flock to save Berlin's cheeky wild boar
The boar that fled from a nudist now has thousands of campaigners looking to protect her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/316DHiX
Stars sign open letter supporting Polish LGBT rights
James Norton, Isabelle Huppert, and Margaret Atwood are among the signatories condemning repression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mauritius oil spill: Bad weather impedes clean-up
Rough seas make it too risky to clear the remaining oil from a ship that ran aground on a coral reef. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Missouri couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters 'to speak at Republican convention'
Mark and Patricia McCloskey were filmed pointing guns at racial justice demonstrators in June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/349lEdS
Lego hand comes out of boy's nose after two years
Samir Anwar was eating a muffin on a day out when he sneezed the 10 mm piece out of his nose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34aczl5
Fountainstown Beach: Bioluminescent plankton light up Cork beach
Bioluminescent plankton light up the waves at Fountainstown Beach, just south of Cork City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YcVovj
Wuhan coronavirus: From silent streets to packed pools
Images of crowds at a waterpark festival show how far the city has moved on from its January lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Pandit Jasraj: A ‘huge pillar of Indian music has fallen’
The vocalist died at his home in the US after suffering a cardiac arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y5M5gP
Democratic National Convention: What you missed on day one
Eva Longoria, Megan Rapinoe and Biden's singing grandchildren - how Democrats tried to hook the at-home audience. from BBC News - Worl...
Michelle Obama: Trump is 'wrong president' for US
Michelle Obama speaks at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hiLkby
Democratic convention: Michelle Obama blasts Trump
"Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country," says the ex-first lady in an emotional message. from BBC News - World htt...
Former CIA officer charged with spying for China
It is the latest espionage arrest at a time of growing tension between Washington and Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q47PFg
Trump dangles cash for US firms moving from China
The US president is enticing companies to move factories back to America while punishing those who don’t. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ellen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims
The departures follow allegations by former staff members of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Bill Morneau: Canada finance minister quits amid charity probe
Bill Morneau denies his exit is linked to the ethics scandal that has ensnared both him and the PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US election 2020: The 19th amendment and a 100-year milestone for women
A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs
The UAE's decision to normalise relations with Israel is a gamble for the Gulf state, writes Frank Gardner. from BBC News - World http...
Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar
The fall of Col Gaddafi nine years ago unleased chaos in North Africa, which Egypt fears could spill over. from BBC News - World https://i...
Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game
The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323rMBI
Turkey's hidden domestic abuse: A survivor's story
Last year, more than 470 women in Turkey were killed by men they knew, according to campaigners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aA5...
Two men charged with 2002 murder of Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay
The murder of the successful hip hop trio's DJ in Queens, NY had been unsolved for nearly 18 years. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Barcelona sack manager after Bayern thrashing
Barcelona sack manager Quique Setien after his side's humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League. from BBC News -...
Major child sexual abuse trial begins in Germany
Police say they found a huge online abuse network stemming from a house near Cologne. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aymt0Y
From hospital security guard to medical student
Russell Ledet hopes to use his story to inspire black youths "to make an impact". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g8V9HM
Australia: Almost all Victoria Covid-19 cases linked to quarantine hotels
Almost all of the Australian state's cases can be traced to returned travellers, an inquiry hears. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Portugal president helps rescue two women caught at sea
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa assists the women as their kayak capsizes amid strong currents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yb...
Google says Australian law would put search and YouTube at risk
The tech firm is fighting efforts to make it pay for local media content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h7qc8f
Belarus: Two leaders, two very different messages
Large crowds of anti-government demonstrators rallied in the capital against president Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
In pictures: Belarus rocked by anti-government protests
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets amid anger over a disputed election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iMdBI2
Juan Carlos: Spain's former king confirmed to be in UAE
Juan Carlos, now linked to a corruption probe, has been in the Gulf country for two weeks, palace says. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ryanair cuts flights as EU virus rates hit bookings
The airline said activity for September and October "notably weakened" over the past 10 days. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Colombia offers reward after eight young partygoers killed
Gunmen shot dead the youths at a party in Nariño province, an area where drug gangs are active. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h4e4...
Thai protests: Thousands join rally in Bangkok
The anti-government rally in Bangkok is thought to be the biggest in the country for six years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E857...
'Hottest temperature on Earth' as Death Valley, US hits 54.4C
A reading of 130F (54.4C) recorded in Death Valley could be the highest reliable recording ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34e1...
Belarus protests: 'There's no way back. The people will not forgive this'
Belarusian media figures tell the BBC how their lives have been turned upside down during the protests. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Strikes expected in Belarus after mass protests
Rallies against the disputed election were held over the weekend but the president remains defiant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ruby Princess: New South Wales premier apologises over cruise ship outbreak
State officials made "serious mistakes" in letting 2,650 ship passengers disembark, an inquiry found. from BBC News - World http...
USPS: Pelosi to recall the House to 'save' the post office
Speaker Nancy Pelosi accuses President Donald Trump of a "campaign to sabotage the election". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'
They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQsqJN
The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding
An Islamic State bomb devastated the happiest day of Rehana and Mirwais' life - then they were blamed. from BBC News - World https://i...
Joe Biden: Where does the US presidential hopeful stand on key issues?
Where does the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful stand on key issues for voters in the election? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi
German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h3TNzw
New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern delays election over coronavirus fears
Jacinda Ardern has postponed September's election until October following new coronavirus cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Hundreds gather in Madrid for anti-mask protest
Crowds gathered in the Spanish capital on Sunday to protest against the mandatory use of face masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
MSC Grandiosa: First Mediterranean cruise launches after five-month pause
Operator MSC Cruises says everyone aboard has been tested for coronavirus amid safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJos...
Kei Nishikori tests positive for coronavirus two weeks before US Open
Japan's Kei Nishikori tests positive for coronavirus and will not play at the Cincinnati Masters, with the US Open two weeks away. fro...
Mogadishu attack: Somali troops battle gunmen who stormed Elite Hotel
Troops battle suspected al-Shabab militants who stormed the Elite Hotel in the capital, Mogadishu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E...
What's happening in Belarus?
Protesters keep up pressure over disputed elections, as President Lukashenko vows to stand firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3111...
Coronavirus: How music played on in lockdown
The music industry nearly ground to a halt as the pandemic gripped the UK, so how have companies coped? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Israel and UAE launch direct phone links after historic accord
The two countries' foreign ministers hold a telephone call following a deal to normalise relations. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Jessica McCaskill beats Cecilia Braekhus to become undisputed world welterweight champion
Jessica McCaskill hands Cecilia Braekhus her first professional defeat in a huge upset to become the undisputed world welterweight champion....
Zimbabwe rejects Catholic bishops' criticism of corruption and abuse
A government minister accuses the Church leaders of joining groups seeking "to manufacture crises". from BBC News - World https:...
India rape: Two men arrested for 13-year-old's rape and murder
Police deny the family's account that the girl's eyes had been gouged during the ordeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qaf...
Thai protests: Thousands gather in Bangkok to demand reforms
Thousands gather in Bangkok to demand a revised constitution and reform of the monarchy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQgVnm
Mauritius oil spill: Wrecked MV Wakashio breaks up
The MV Wakashio, which spilled more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil off Mauritius, has split apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31T...
Man City 1-3 Lyon: Lyon stun Man City in Champions League
Manchester City's Champions League dream is over for another year as Lyon stun Pep Guardiola's side 3-1 to reach the semi-finals. ...
Belarus protests: 'We can breathe for the first time in our lives'
After 26 years of President Lukashenko's rule, there is a sense of euphoria among protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PV...
Robert Trump: President's younger brother dies in hospital
The president visited his brother, Robert Trump, in hospital on Friday afternoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Xdzq4
Fawzia Koofi: Afghan negotiator and campaigner shot by gunmen
The US envoy said shooting of Fawzia Koofi was an attempt to disrupt the Afghan peace process. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iIcDMX
Belarus: Vladimir Putin 'pledges support' for President Lukashenko
President Lukashenko says Russia offered comprehensive assistance, as protests continued on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children
After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Philippines death penalty: A fight to stop the return of capital punishment
The death penalty might soon return to the Philippines, but critics warn it targets the most vulnerable. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Democratic National Convention: What to expect at Biden's nomination party
Covid may have spoiled the party in Wisconsin, but there's still a lot you need to know about the virtual event. from BBC News - World...
Spree: The Drake-produced 'takedown' of attention-seeking violence
Stranger Things' Joe Keery stars as a taxi driver who resorts to desperate measures for internet fame. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Ten African innovations to help tackle Covid-19
Coronavirus has inspired Africans to create a wide range of inventions to help fight the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Coronavirus: South Africa eases lockdown as 'outbreak reaches peak'
South Africa's president says infections have peaked, as he seeks to revive the country's economy. from BBC News - World https://i...
Chloe McCardel: Swimmer seeks to beat men's Channel record and quarantine
Chloe McCardel hopes her 35th Channel swim, beating the men's record, will not end in self-isolation. from BBC News - World https://if...
Angola orders Brazil evangelical churches to close
Prosecutors seize buildings run by the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, alleging corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
MS Dhoni: India legend retires after 16-year international career
India great and World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni retires after a 16-year international career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y5I...
Belgian cyclist crashes off bridge in Italy
Remco Evenepoel has crashed and fallen several metres off a bridge during the Il Lombardia race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g4x...
Coronavirus: France quarantine starts after race to beat deadline
Holidaymakers had just hours to return to the UK to avoid the 14-day self-isolation requirement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hcx...
MS Dhoni retirement leaves a void in world cricket
India's most successful captain and one of the all-time greats had a profound impact on the sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
China restaurant apologises for weighing customers
The policy was introduced after a national campaign against food waste was launched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FvvQmV
Pompeo signs deal to redeploy troops from Germany to Poland
The agreement, signed in Warsaw, will see some US troops redeployed from Germany to Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3asRKCH
Barcelona: What next after their humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich?
What next for Barcelona after a humiliating 8-2 Champions League quarter-final defeat by Bayern Munich? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australia surfer saves wife by punching shark
A husband leapt on to the shark as it attacked his wife off Port Macquarie, New South Wales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33ZJ1Xi
Belarus: Baltic states call for new 'transparent' election amid protests
The leaders of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia urge Belarus to re-run its disputed presidential vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Thai king commutes death sentence of UK pair’s killers
Two men from Burma were convicted of murdering backpackers David Miller and Hannah Witheridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31WmuYG
Dolly Parton: 'Of course black lives matter!'
The legendary country singer has been reticent to share her political beliefs in the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kFgcW5
Belarus election: 'He threatened to burn us alive'
The BBC speaks to some of those arrested and detained during anti-government protests in Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h1...
'Miel Gibson' honey lands Chilean entrepreneur in hot water
One small company found itself in trouble after using the Hollywood actor's image to sell honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump visits brother in New York hospital
"He's having a tough time," the president said, though the younger sibling's condition is unclear. from BBC News - World...
VJ Day: Japan marks 75 years since end of WWII
Japan's surrender on 15 August 1945, also known as VJ Day, marked the end of World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h0il...
'If you croak we don't care': Brutality in Belarus
The BBC hears shocking accounts of police brutality as the Belarus president defies mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
VJ Day: A WW2 hero and a reckoning with Japan's past
Hiroo Onoda had sworn never to surrender. He believed the rest of his countrymen would do the same. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Netanyahu focus of Israeli protests against 'the king'
The prime minister's home becomes the focal point of the biggest demonstrations for years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKHg65
How a BBC show helped shape Africa
The BBC Focus on Africa programme has played a dramatic role in covering the continent over the last 60 years. from BBC News - World https...
The fiery Indian student who ran a secret radio station for independence
Usha Mehta was 22 when she started broadcasting during India's freedom movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kLc0UK
Coronavirus: Why Egypt has faced criticism over antibody tests
Egypt has faced criticism for testing frontline healthcare workers for coronavirus using antibody tests. from BBC News - World https://ift...
TikTok: New-found fame for ‘No Fizzy Drink Guy’
An Australian man documenting his addiction to soft drinks goes viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3WEqY
Coronavirus: South Africa crime rate plummets during lockdown
A top minister hails a "crime holiday" as figures show offences fell by 40% between April and June. from BBC News - World https:...
US seizes millions of dollars of Iranian fuel bound for Venezuela
The US says it seized 1.1 million barrels of fuel from four tankers en route to Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31PsWRq
Thai protests: Student leader Parit Chiwarak arrested on sedition charges
Parit Chiwarak, 22, is arrested for taking part in the first of a series of protests urging reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kushner: Israel-UAE treaty a 'massive change' for the region
President Trump's advisor says it will make the region safer, but the Palestinians decry "betrayal". from BBC News - World h...
Nigerian police rescue Kano man locked up in his parents' garage
The emaciated aged 30 had been left for at least three years without proper care, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gSRYFo
Belarus election: Exiled leader calls weekend of 'peaceful rallies'
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya tells people not to "stay on the sidelines", six days after a disputed vote. from BBC News - World https:...
José Filomeno dos Santos: Son of Angola's ex-leader jailed for five years
José Filomeno dos Santos was accused of stealing $500m from Angola's Sovereign Wealth Fund. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kUGm...
US 2020: Biden campaign says Trump 'abhorrent' for fuelling Harris conspiracy
The Biden campaign issues a scathing response after Mr Trump spreads false information about Kamala Harris. from BBC News - World https://...
Belarus: Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya speaks from exile
Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya speaks out from exile via a video she uploaded to YouTube. from BBC News - World https...
Nestlé sued over tonnes of dead fish in French river
The fish were found in a river in north-eastern France and some 14 species have been affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2WMk2
Coronavirus: 'Serious mistakes' made over Ruby Princess outbreak
An Australian inquiry is highly critical of the authorities' handling of the Ruby Princess outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The students risking it all to challenge the Thai monarchy
In Thailand, criticising the royal family can mean secret trials and long prison sentences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/340fbSj
Madagascar president's herbal tonic fails to halt Covid-19 spike
Cases of Covid-19 in Madagascar quadrupled over a month despite the president pushing an unproven remedy. from BBC News - World https://if...
New Zealand extends Auckland ‘lockdown’ for 12 days
The country went 102 days without community transmission, but now has a cluster of 29 cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kI5Og1
Coronavirus: Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing masks
The order also requires visitors to the sheriff's office to have their face uncovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XZv4F0
Taliban prisoner release: Afghan government begins setting free last 400
The prisoners include some 44 insurgents who are of particular concern to the United States and other countries. from BBC News - World htt...
Amazon launches online pharmacy in India
The internet retail giant's move comes as US tech firms are investing billions of dollars in India. from BBC News - World https://ift....
'Firenado' rages through Angeles National Forest
The brush fire north of Los Angeles is not contained. At least 100 structures were evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PXj6XP
US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising
The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Rise in far-right threats against Justin Trudeau, police warn
The threats follow a number of security incidents targeting Canadian federal officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWgSnG
Department of Justice says Yale discriminates against whites and Asians
The Ivy League university denied that its admissions process breached Supreme Court rulings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3alGrfg
US labels Confucius Institute a Chinese 'foreign mission'
The Chinese government educational programmes are "advancing Beijing's global propaganda", the US says. from BBC News - Worl...
Trump blocks postal funds to prevent expanded mail-in voting
The Postal Service requires emergency funds to cope with the pandemic and the election, Democrats say. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Australia encouraged by drop in new Covid-19 cases
Daily new infections fall to their lowest level since 20 July, as Melbourne remains worst-hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fXWscu
Douglas Emhoff: Kamala Harris's husband and potential 'second gentleman'
Douglas Emhoff is one of his wife Kamala Harris's most enthusiastic cheerleaders - but who is he? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US jobless claims below 1m for first time since March
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits falls to 963,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fULAMC
Israel and UAE strike historic deal to normalise relations
Israel and the UAE agree to normalise relations, marking the third Israel-Arab peace deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kOuDHx
Beirut explosion: Children dealing with the trauma of the explosion
Thousands of injured, displaced and traumatised children are dealing with the aftermath of the port explosion. from BBC News - World https...
US military helicopter struck by bullet over Virginia
The FBI is investigating the shooting of the Air Force helicopter, which injured one crew member. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33X...
Frankfurt sniffer dog catches whiff of hidden cash stash
Aki, a nine-year-old German shepherd, has sniffed out nearly €250,000 this summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kHEiiU
France sends jets and ships to tense east Mediterranean
The French military deployment comes amid Greek-Turkish tension over oil and gas exploration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gUEoS0
Belarus election: Women form ‘solidarity chains’ to condemn crackdown
Women take to the streets of Minsk dressed in white as they demand an end to police brutality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kDHiwB
Mozambique battles IS militants for key port
It says Islamists who seized a city near lucrative gas reserves are using local people as human shields. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Spanish region bans smoking over coronavirus risk
Experts say the risk of transmission is higher because droplets are projected when exhaling smoke. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Belarus elections: Shocked by violence, people lose their fear
Defiance is spreading in the face of attacks by police on people in the streets and detainees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XWdUYO
FC Dallas' Reggie Cannon condemns booing as players took a knee
FC Dallas' Reggie Cannon condemns the "disgusting" booing of players kneeling during the national anthem by some home fans bef...
US calls for shower rules to be eased after Trump hair complaints
The US calls for rules to be eased after Donald Trump complained of issues washing his hair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30RUKW3
Dolphin stampede wows whale watchers
A safari group sailing near Dana Point in southern California came across a travelling pod of dolphins. from BBC News - World https://ift....
China launches 'Clean Plate' campaign against food waste
Some local restaurants have been urged to limit the number of dishes diners can order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PKMbWw
Trump's WeChat ban could take bite out of Apple
The ban on Tencent's messaging app could end up being be more damaging to the US iPhone maker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D...
New Zealand coronavirus: 14 new Covid-19 cases reported
The country's biggest city, Auckland, is back in lockdown after a family cluster emerged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33W1Pqm
Coronavirus: Netflix to stream Diana musical before Broadway debut
The life story of the princess will become the first Broadway show to premiere on the small screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Belarus election: Second Belarus protester dies as UN sounds alarm
Protesters accuse police of brutality in the wake of Sunday's disputed presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fQ...
Rapper who refused Bollywood to become voice of poor
Dule, a former migrant worker, has turned to rap music to make a difference – and a living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gRIgTD
Beirut blast: The other countries with dangerous dumps of explosives
The blast in Beirut is a reminder that tonnes of dangerous materials are being stored in several countries. from BBC News - World https://...
Mocimboa da Praia: Key Mozambique port 'seized by IS'
After days of fighting, IS is said to have driven government forces out of Mocimboa da Praia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PL0oTx
Belarus election: How Nexta channel bypassed news blackout
Demonstrators defied an internet shutdown using a channel called Nexta that posts videos and photos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'Hundreds dead' because of Covid-19 misinformation
A study says at least 800 people have died globally because of coronavirus-related misinformation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Kamala Harris: Countries rush to celebrate Biden's running mate
People in India, Jamaica and Canada are queuing up to heap praise on the California senator. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FfaXvT
Jimmy Lai: Arrested Hong Kong tycoon tells protesters to be 'careful'
Jimmy Lai tells the BBC he has no regrets, but believes his arrest is "just the beginning". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Biden VP pick: Kamala Harris to join Biden in Delaware
Joe Biden will formally introduce Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential pick in Delaware on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Sumner Redstone: US media mogul dies aged 97
His influential entertainment empire included ViacomCBS and Paramount Pictures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OUIht
Coronavirus: Russia calls international concern over vaccine 'groundless'
Scientists from around Europe and the US have expressed scepticism over its newly-announced vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus in Europe: Infections surge in Germany and Spain
From travel restrictions to rules on mask-wearing, here's a look at how Europe is handling the pandemic. from BBC News - World https:/...
Mauritius oil spill: Rush to pump out oil before ship breaks
The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef on 25 July, and has leaked oil into the ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33R8rpX
Belarus election: Police beat protesters as EU condemns vote
Police are accused of brutality as the EU says Sunday's election was "neither free nor fair". from BBC News - World https://...
Trini Lopez, singer and Dirty Dozen actor, dies with coronavirus at 83
The Mexican-American singer and guitarist had a hit in 1963 with his version of If I Had A Hammer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
QAnon supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene wins Georgia Republican primary
Marjorie Taylor Greene seems set to become the conspiracy theory's first devotee in Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iy...
Agnes Chow: Hong Kong activist hailed as the 'real Mulan'
The 23-year-old democracy activist arrested under a new security law is a folk hero to her supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Three killed in Bangalore clashes over Prophet Muhammad post
Police in the southern city of Bangalore opened fire on protesters angered by the Facebook post. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33SB...
Why Kamala Harris is a historic VP pick for Joe Biden
Biden's choice breaks barriers as she's the first black and Asian-American woman on a presidential ticket. from BBC News - World h...
Mexico: Ex-President Enrique Peña Nieto accused of corruption and bribery
Prosecutors open an investigation after allegations made by the ex-head of the state oil company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31L...
Indigenous Australians 'farmed bananas 2,000 years ago'
It further dispels a myth that Indigenous Australians were solely hunter-gatherers, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: World's biggest gambling hub reopens for business
The "Las Vegas of Asia" is hoping to bring back the high-rollers after its virus-driven visitor slump. from BBC News - World htt...
Coronavirus: France's champagne industry goes flat amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has led to plummeting demand - leaving growers and producers at loggerheads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Enoch Adeboye sexism row: Why the Nigerian pastor is popular
Enoch Adeboye riles social media critics with his views on women, but this has not dented his standing. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Can California's economy survive the latest surge?
The US state has had to reverse its reopening plans amid a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kw0JYp
'Bazooka man' Olaf Scholz in bid to become German chancellor
The centre-left finance minister fires the first salvo in the race to succeed Angela Merkel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PKoX2U
Belarus election: A second night of violence and protests
Police were seen beating protesters with batons and bundling people into vans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33JtevE
Trinidad and Tobago poll: Governing party claims victory
PM Keith Rowley looks set for a second term as preliminary results from the general election come in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Putin says vaccine has been approved for use
The Russian president says the vaccine has passed all the required checks but experts are sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Beirut explosion: Protests continue despite government's resignation
Prime Minister Hassan Diab blamed last week's devastating explosion on years of endemic corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift....
French activist who worked with Guatemala indigenous people shot dead
Benoit Maria, who worked with indigenous groups, was killed in the north-west of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fKe6QP
Black-ish episode airs two years after being pulled for being 'partisan'
An episode of Black-ish was pulled by ABC in 2018 over concerns it was too anti-Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30MGFZM
Apple Daily: The Hong Kong newspaper that pushed the boundary
China has arrested the founder of the Apple Daily, a rare paper unafraid to openly criticise Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Beirut explosion: 'Who could replace her?'
Sahar Fares, a firefighter medic, was called to the scene of a fire. She died in blast that followed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Stunning 'reverse waterfall' filmed near Sydney
Wild weather on the New South Wales coast in Australia has blown waterfalls upstream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30HSSiq
Belarus election: Opposition leader Tikhanovskaya 'safe' in Lithuania
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya leaves Belarus as protests continue over Sunday's disputed elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iG8...
Coronavirus: Australia's Northern Territory extends border restrictions for virus hotspots
The virus-free Northern Territory will continue to ban visitors from Victoria and New South Wales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Hong Kong paper Apple Daily defiant after arrest
The pro-democracy paper vows to fight on after the arrest of owner Jimmy Lai under a new security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Trump: Tech giants challenge US foreign worker crackdown
Amazon, Apple and Facebook are among the firms backing the legal case against the temporary visa ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Apple boss Tim Cook joins the billionaires club
The company's share price has soared, helping to boost the personal wealth of its chief executive. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Berlin murder: Slovakia to expel three Russian diplomats
The expulsions are reportedly related to the murder of a Georgian man in Berlin last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33LNFI9
Coronavirus and South Africa's toxic relationship with alcohol
A ban on drinking highlights a legacy of the country's racist past but threatens it economic future. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Beirut explosion: Where else is ammonium nitrate being stored?
After the Beirut disaster, concerns are being raised about stockpiles of ammonium nitrate in other countries. from BBC News - World https:...
Belarus: Five things you may not know about the country
The country's election has put Belarus back into the headlines but what do you know about the country? from BBC News - World https://i...
'Bacha bazi' outrage after pandemic takes play to the small screen
The Boy Who Danced on Air is cancelled after its TV debut provokes a backlash among Afghans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dvyetd
Downfall: BP worker sacked after Hitler meme wins payout
Scott Tracey used the scene from Downfall to portray scenes from company wage negotiations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kz1XBR
India Air crash survivor recounts final minutes in plane
Yuojin Yusuf was one of 190 passengers aboard an Air India Express plane that skidded and crashed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Coronavirus: Keeping the virus at bay on S Korea's beaches
Authorities have implemented a number of safety measures to keep visitors safe this summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XLId4i
Beluga whales return to ocean after decade in captivity
Two beluga whales have started a life closer to freedom after nearly ten years in captivity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ksMqDH
US wrestler James 'Kamala' Harris dies aged 70, WWE confirms
Tributes have been paid to the star, who fought the likes of Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31EJT0u
Beirut explosion: Lebanon's government resigns as public anger mounts
Many people have blamed the country's leaders for Tuesday's devastating explosion at Beirut's port. from BBC News - World http...
Mauritius oil spill: Fears vessel may 'break in two' as cracks appear
The MV Wakashio, which ran aground on a coral reef on 25 July, is now leaking oil off the island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ij...
Nigerian singer sentenced to death for blasphemy in Kano state
Musician Yahaya Sharif-Aminu broadcast a song about Prophet Muhammad in March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31GNR8Y
McDonald's sues ex-boss Easterbrook over sexual relationships
The fast food giant is suing ex-boss Steve Easterbrook, claiming he lied about relationships with staff. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Toshiba shuts the lid on laptops after 35 years
Toshiba has sold its remaining shares in its former personal computing division. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DMnUga
Greece on alert as Turkey sends survey ship to disputed waters
A Turkish research ship sails to an area of the Mediterranean where energy resources are contested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Belarus election: Opposition disputes Lukashenko landslide win
President Lukashenko's main challenger refuses to accept defeat amid fears of vote-rigging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33KbD...
In pictures: Deadly floods hit Yemen's historic capital
Some 130 people have died in heavy rains since mid-July, authorities in rebel-held Sanaa say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gLDQO3
China imposes sanctions on US senators over Hong Kong
High-profile US officials are sanctioned but China avoids targeting anyone in the Trump administration. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Kenyan military deployed to fight fire in Tsavo park
The Kenya Wildlife Service blames the huge fire in the country's biggest park on arsonists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XLFl...
Wild bear that sniffed woman's hair is caught and castrated
The black bear is deemed to have become too tame after he approached a visitor in an ecological park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Simon Cowell thanks medics after breaking back in electric bike fall
The music mogul says he should have "read the manual" before riding his new electric bicycle. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Beirut explosion: DJ finds 'sense of relief' in music
28-year old DJ and music producer 'june as' is one of the thousands of people trying to piece back his life after the blast. from ...
Beirut explosion: Death toll rises to 200 as protests continue
The governor of Lebanon's capital says dozens remain missing, as anti-government protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US angers China with high-profile Taiwan visit
Health Secretary Alex Azar is the highest-ranking US politician to visit the island for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DA6...
US PGA Championship: Collin Morikawa wins to deny Paul Casey first major
American Collin Morikawa emerges from a stacked leaderboard to win the 2020 US PGA Championship after a flawless final round in San Francisc...
Whale migration: ‘Super rare’ whale encounter on the Great Barrier Reef
A dive instructor has recorded his ‘special moment’ with a humpback whale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31xP1DK
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong's rebel mogul and pro-democracy voice
The rags-to-riches rise of a fiercely anti-Communist Hong Kong tycoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XH7Ind
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