Algeria referendum: A vote 'to end years of deviousness'
The referendum is to cement democratic reforms but some activists say real change is not being made. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
At least two dead in Quebec stabbing, local media says
Police have reportedly made one arrest after telling people to stay indoors in the Canadian city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/322...
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'
The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HLV8...
How the controversial Nile dam might fix Sudan's floods
Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o...
India couple bullied for intimate wedding photoshoot
Indian couple trolled for intimate post-wedding photoshoot refuses to give in to bullies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mFd24H
'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'
How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJaVR8
The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars
The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https:/...
Belarus protests: The turtle 'anthem' protesters sing in Belarus
How music has featured prominently in the protests calling for President Lukashenko to step down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jL...
US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states
Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US election: The big issue that could hurt Trump
Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: 'It just makes me feel like a nobody'
Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/320s...
US election: 'All Republicans should marry Democrats'
Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage. from BBC News - World https://if...
US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign
For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
Coronavirus: Hungary and Poland see record cases
Hungary and Poland are the latest countries to see record cases, as Europe grapples with a second wave. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The hours that led to Huawei boss Meng Wanzhou's arrest
More details emerge as a legal battle over the extradition of Meng Wanzhou continues in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jMda...
Obituary: Sir Sean Connery
Sir Sean Connery left school at 13 and delivered milk, polished coffins and laid bricks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34JPVzN
ICYMI: Big wave surfing to socially-distanced theatre
Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35TW7ET
Rare 'blue moon' to enchant Halloween stargazers
A full moon at Halloween is a rare event but this year it is a blue moon which is even more unusual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tanzania elections: Main opposition parties demand fresh vote
Opposition calls for mass protests after denouncing last week's presidential election as fraudulent. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US footballer Rapinoe announces engagement
Two-time US World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird have announced their engagement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Indian doctor duped into buying 'Aladdin's lamp' for $41,500
The alleged con artists said the lamp would make him rich, and pretended to conjure spirits from the lamp. from BBC News - World https://i...
Turkey-Greece quake: Search for survivors under rubble
Rescue workers hunt through collapsed buildings in the city of Izmir after Friday's deadly quake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ivory Coast elections: Voters go to the polls amid opposition boycott
President Alassane Ouattara is running for a third term which his opponents say is illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HQgzOF
How social media is preparing for US election chaos
Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJG4Qj
Far from home, Rohingya refugees face a new peril on a remote island
Bangladesh has begun relocating hundreds of refugees to a small remote island, against their will. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H...
US election 2020: The Asians who are rooting for Trump to win
Some people in Asia see Donald Trump as their man to stand up to China - and nervously hope he'll be re-elected. from BBC News - World...
The Kashmir journalists 'harassed' and 'questioned' for doing their job
The BBC speaks to journalists in the region who say doing their job has become increasingly difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The 400,000 seafarers who can't go home
Unions say Covid has in effect trapped thousands of seafarers on ships - waiting to go home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jH4s3A
Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?
The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'
Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US election 2020: Trump is in the fight of his political life
In the throes of an epoch-defining election, those looking for a healing process will be disappointed. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US election 2020: Fact-checking Trump and Biden's final week
The presidential campaigns are coming to an end. We've fact-checked the candidates' latest claims. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay
Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Covid: Belgium announces return to national lockdown
Non-essential shops will close until mid-December to help curb the highest infection rate in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US election: What Latino first-time voters want
Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/364Khbd
Berlin airport opens... 10 years late
Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget. from BBC News - World https:...
Borat's Sacha Baron Cohen 'donates $100,000 to Jeanise Jones' church'
Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly donates to the church attended by one of Borat 2's unwitting stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New York sinkhole: Man's horror over fall into rat-infested chasm
The ordeal in the Bronx left the man "afraid of rats going inside his mouth", his brother says. from BBC News - World https://if...
Nice attack: 'Such friendly faces' - city in shock after murders
Colleagues and neighbours pay tribute to the three victims of Thursday's attack at Notre-Dame basilica. from BBC News - World https://...
Earthquake in the Aegean rattles Greece and Turkey
A powerful earthquake has struck off Turkey's Aegean coast, north of the Greek island of Samos, officials say. from BBC News - World h...
Covid: France returns to lockdown amid new surge
The new national lockdown aims to tackle a sharp rise in infections and ease pressure on hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Kanye West gives Kim Kardashian birthday hologram of dead father
Kim Kardashian calls the message from beyond the grave "the most thoughtful" 40th birthday gift. from BBC News - World https://i...
France attack: Nice in mourning after deadly church stabbings
Security across France tightens after a suspected Islamist militant stabs three people to death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35KO...
Trump v Biden: A tale of two rallies
Donald Trump and Joe Biden slug it out in Florida, with very different campaign styles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oIl9iH
Taiwan's military includes same-sex couples in wedding for first time
The Taiwanese military says their inclusion shows its "enlightened [and] progressive" attitude. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bushfire inquiry says Australia must prepare for 'alarming outlook'
A long-awaited report into Australia's bushfires warns of an "alarming" outlook in future decades. from BBC News - World htt...
New Zealand euthanasia: Assisted dying to be legal for terminally ill people
Early referendum results show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties. from BBC News - World https://...
Covid-19: Record traffic out of Paris as second French lockdown begins
Jams stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australian on Qatar flight where women ‘invasively examined' left 'terrified'
A woman on the same flight as "invasively examined" female passengers feared a "hostage situation". from BBC News - Wo...
Walmart pulls guns from display over 'civil unrest' concerns
Walmart has removed gun and ammunition displays from its stores citing concerns of "civil unrest". from BBC News - World https:/...
Africa's week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35HpDgW
Why the humble text message is still a campaign weapon
Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37SvCSN
Indian brands reckon with a new challenge: hate
It's an unusual moment for India's corporate culture, which has shied away from political activism. from BBC News - World https://...
Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell
A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7nkrg
Quiz of the week: Which Borat slogan did Kazakhstan embrace?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida
Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh
Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives. from BBC News - World ...
'We asked Trump to stop playing YMCA' - Village People singer Victor Willis
Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies. from BBC News -...
The Countdown: Kellyanne Conway, Miles Taylor and the speculation game
The latest election drama, and what speculation about who wrote the book Anonymous really tells us. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Typhoon Molave: Landslides kill at least 19 after heavy rain in Vietnam
Dozens are still missing after Typhoon Molave struck central Vietnam, lashing it with wind and rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tanzania elections: Opposition leader Tundu Lissu 'won't accept poll results'
Presidential candidate Tundu Lissu says the election was "marred by irregularities at all stages". from BBC News - World https:/...
At least three people have been killed in a knife attack in Nice
Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said there had been a "terrorist attack at the heart of the Notre-Dame basilica". from BBC News - W...
LVMH and Tiffany kiss and make up over takeover dispute
The French luxury brand will pay less to buy the US jeweller, ending a bitter dispute over the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nice attack: Mayor says deadly stabbing points to terrorism
A man and a woman are reported to have died and the mayor of Nice says it points to a terrorist attack. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Light pollution: wasted energy seen from space
Entire city dims its streetlights, enabling scientists to measure light pollution from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3edhYe7
"The bravest person I have ever met," Farage praises Trump at Arizona rally
"This is the single most resilient and bravest person I have ever met in my life," the Brexit Party founder says of the US preside...
Covid: Lockdowns return as Europe confronts second wave
Two of the continent's biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://if...
Old men, chocolate and Ivory Coast's bitter election
The president's U-turn over a third-term bid has opened up wounds in a country with a history of civil wars. from BBC News - World htt...
Muttiah Muralitharan on the 'challenge' of his disputed biopic
A planned biopic of Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has drawn protests but he insists it will air. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Remote Marshall Islands records first cases
The Marshall Islands was one of the few places free of Covid-19 until two US arrivals tested positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tony Chung: Hong Kong activist detained near US embassy charged
Tony Chung was detained as he reportedly planned to claim asylum at the US consulate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HAmSpS
Adriana Rivas: Pinochet-era kidnap suspect 'eligible for extradition'
Chilean woman Adriana Rivas was allegedly involved in seven kidnappings before moving to Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insulting victims
The president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges to follow science. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns
A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US election: 'Our kids died in the Parkland shooting, but we disagree on guns'
The parents of two Parkland victims share different views on the issue of gun violence in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HJ...
US election 2020: What to look out for on election night
Americans will pick their next president on 3 November. Here's what to look for as results roll in. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death
Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators
Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law, in front of senators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35G2L...
US Election 2020: Will America's race issue decide the next president?
The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'
Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC N...
End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'
Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw. from BBC News - World https:...
Typhoon Molave batters Vietnamese coast
The storm hit Vietnam's central coastline on Wednesday, leaving at least two people dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jv72tq
The Countdown: YouTuber Cammie Scott, Sarah Cooper and Trumphernalia
Election news in four sentences and a YouTuber talks kindness with Joe Biden's granddaughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35K...
Argentina Dirty War: Torture and baby theft trial under way
The trial examines alleged crimes committed in clandestine detention centres under military rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37L...
John Bolton clashes with Emily Maitlis on Newsnight
Emily Maitlis clashes with John Bolton over his failure to testify at President Trump's impeachment trial. from BBC News - World https...
Melbourne cheers end of Australia's strictest lockdown
After months of restrictions, Melbourne's bars, restaurants and shops are finally open again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31P...
Turkey vows legal action over Erdogan cartoon
The cartoon showing the president lifting the skirt of a veiled woman was printed in Charlie Hebdo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Germany and France to decide on new lockdowns
While Germany is planning a "lockdown light", France is deciding new measures too. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TwnJKl
Coronavirus: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa self-quarantines
A guest at a dinner the president attended later tested positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35IrB0u
Poland abortion ruling sparks 'women's strike'
Anger over a court's near-total ban continues as the ruling party says there is no turning back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Great Barrier Reef: Scientists find reef taller than Empire State Building
Standing 500m (1,640ft) tall, the "blade-like" reef was found off Australia's far north. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ankhi Das: Facebook India's policy head quits amid hate speech row
Ankhi Das was at the centre of allegations that Facebook allowed anti-Muslim posts by BJP supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
World Series: LA Dodgers beat Tampa Bay Rays to triumph for first time since 1988
The Los Angeles Dodgers win their first World Series in 32 years, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to secure a 4-2 win in the best-of-seven ch...
Kim Kardashian 'humbly' has 40th birthday party on private island
The reality star says she held the trip "after two weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine". from BBC...
Polls open in Tanzania's general election
Voting begins amid nationwide reports of social media restrictions, plus violence in Zanzibar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HwBcj7
Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster
Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35D9...
Orange County wildfires 'may have been started by electrical equipment'
Local utility company Southern California Edison its equipment might have sparked the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37HxNbQ
Surviving a week in Afghanistan
One violent week in a long war. Here are some of those who died and those who survived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HF3FmM
US election: The Taiwan-sized challenge facing the next US president
China's ambition to retake Taiwan - possibly by force - could become a major flashpoint with the US. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Seychelles elections: How a priest rose to become president
Wavel Ramkalawan brings his party in from 43 years in opposition to lead the island nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mw1vF0
'Invasive' exams affected women from 10 flights says Australia
The female passengers were searched without consent in Qatar after an abandoned baby was found from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kyR2ry
US election: The sinking island voting for Trump
Tangier Island is on the frontline of climate change but residents say saving jobs now is the priority. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: The five Senate races to watch
The battle for control of the Senate is as consequential as the race for the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jteMMw
US election: A generational divide over Trump among Vietnamese-Americans
Young Vietnamese-Americans see things differently to elders who settled in US after the Vietnam War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Belgium's ex-king meets daughter after paternity battle
Princess Delphine is the child of an 18-year affair Albert had with a baroness before he was king. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Joni Mitchell still 'struggling to walk' after 2015 aneurysm
The star says she had to re-learn how to walk and talk after falling ill five years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ov8BLr
Tanzania election: Zanzibar presidential candidate 'arrested trying to vote'
Maalim Seif Sharif's party says he was detained at a polling station but police have not commented. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: Little faith in Trump or Biden, suggests Arab poll
Neither candidate is popular but most prefer a Biden presidency, a survey in the Middle East finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US-India 2+2: Crucial defence deal signed
Stronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China's influence in the region, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mkD...
Syria: Inside a refugee camp where Covid is spreading
Doctors say Covid-19 is now rampant in the refugee camps of Idlib, north-west Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35AB8GZ
Kazakhstan adopts Borat phrase for tourism campaign
The film initially caused outrage - but now the tourism board sees it as the perfect marketing tool. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India's first 'saviour sibling' cures brother of fatal illness
Her birth has also led to a debate about the ethics of using technology to create a child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34whNr1
Viral photo sparks concerns about Indonesia's 'Jurassic Park'
The viral image has raised questions about the conservational impact on the animal native to Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Pakistan blast: At least four dead in Peshawar school attack
Dozens of others were injured in the attack during a class in the city of Peshawar, police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Ey...
HSBC to accelerate restructure plan to slash costs
The bank is yet to say if it will shed more jobs beyond the 35,000 it flagged earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31NR...
Covid: Protests erupt across Italy over anti-virus measures
Police clashed with demonstrators in Milan, Turin and Naples shortly after new rules came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Djab Wurrung tree: Anger over sacred Aboriginal tree bulldozed for highway
Aboriginal Australians condemn the destruction of the tree, which holds particular importance to women. from BBC News - World https://ift....
France targets radical Islam amid row with Turkey
President Macron's crackdown on Islamists causes political waves at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oxFOG4
Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?
Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Qian Xuesen: The scientist deported from the US who helped China into space
A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them. from BBC News - World h...
The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe
Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaPfLF
Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was 'betrayed' over Nile dam
The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35G7bp7
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court
Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US Election 2020: Trump's border wall and the battle over immigration
Will Trump’s promise to build a wall along the Mexico border help or hinder his attempt to win four more years? from BBC News - World http...
Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?
Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ts6a...
US election 2020: What does it cost and who pays for it?
With presidential candidates spending billions of dollars to win, the world's most powerful job doesn't come cheap. from BBC News ...
US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?
The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tuhk2u
Toymakers expect strong Christmas sales despite coronavirus
The makers of Barbie dolls and games like Jenga are benefitting as parents spend on stay-at-home activities. from BBC News - World https:/...
Pakistan's first metro line opens to passengers in Lahore
The Chinese-built Orange Line will cut journey times across the notoriously congested city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34synrK
Somalia conflict: Al-Shabab 'collects more revenue than government'
Al-Shabab uses threats and violence to extort the money from Somalis, a new report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ot1iEd
Paul Pogba: Man Utd star to take legal action over reports he was quitting France national team
Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba says he will take legal action after "total fake" reports said he was to quit i...
Chinese giant eyes record $34bn market debut
The Chinese firm is set for the biggest public share offering ever, eclipsing Saudi Aramco's $29bn flotation. from BBC News - World ht...
Therapy patients blackmailed for cash after clinic data breach
Stolen data appears to have included personal identification records and notes about therapy sessions. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid-19: How the Czech Republic's response went wrong
Praised for its initial response to the pandemic, the Czech Republic is now preparing for the worst. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Turkey's Erdogan urges boycott of French goods
Ties between Turkey and France worsen in a row over secular values and radical Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3orPIZQ
Syria war: 'Russian air strikes kill dozens' in Idlib
More than 50 people reportedly die in the attack, which puts at risk a ceasefire in the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TsJZVC
Chileans on referendum: 'Chance to make things right'
Chileans speak about how they voted in the constitutional referendum and their hopes for the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Italy brings in sweeping new coronavirus measures
Gyms, pools, cinemas and theatres are closed, while restaurants and bars cut short their table service. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content
It comes a day after Imran Khan accused French President Emmanuel Macron of "attacking Islam". from BBC News - World https://ift...
China Communist Party plenum kicks off in Beijing
The three-day meeting comes amid speculation that President Xi intends to be 'President-for-life'. from BBC News - World https://i...
'We're not going to control pandemic' admits Trump's chief of staff
Chief of Staff Mark Meadows says Covid can only be defeated through vaccines and other "mitigation areas". from BBC News - World...
Covid-19: China tests entire city of Kashgar in Xinjiang
Kashgar city officials say around 4.7m people will be tested over a few days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31JLoeZ
'I went to school and woke up in intensive care'
Some children who fell seriously ill in Malaysia when they inhaled toxic gases in 2019 say they are still suffering. from BBC News - World...
US election: 'Help! Everyone around me disagrees with my politics'
Paul and Kayleah live in two different political bubbles, but they've found a place to vent online. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution
An overwhelming majority vote to tear up the dictatorship-era constitution and create a new one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3olq...
Covid-19: US pulls plan to give early vaccine to Santa Claus
Santa, Mrs Claus and elves all would have received early access in exchange for promoting vaccinations. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution'
Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TnCcIm
US election 2020: Indian and Pakistani diaspora rally together
The countries share a hostile history but in the US the election campaign has brought them together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tanzania elections: Why pop stars are hailing President Magufuli
Hugely popular "bongo flava" musicians are kept on a tight leash when it comes to politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence
President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid in Australia: Victoria sees first day without a case since June
The state had seen daily infections since June, forcing Melbourne into a marathon lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34r4O9Z
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenia and Azerbaijan agree US-brokered ceasefire
Two previous ceasefires over the conflict in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh were broken almost immediately. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Belarus protest: Police 'fire stun grenades' at demonstrators in Minsk
Police fire stun grenades at protesters in Minsk hours ahead of a deadline for the president to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Poland abortion ruling: Protesters disrupt church services
Women chant "we are sick of this" as they stage unusual protests inside churches across Poland. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Berlin breaks up 600-strong party over Covid
Police said the venue was too small for distancing, as the virus takes a toll on German festivities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mass protests against Lukashenko as Belarus opposition threatens strikes
The opposition has threatened a mass walkout by workers if President Alexander Lukashenko does not resign. from BBC News - World https://i...
Wilton Gregory: Pope Francis names first African-American cardinal
Wilton Gregory, Washington DC's archbishop, is among 13 new cardinals to be nominated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37GeAXO
US election 2020: Pence stays campaigning despite aide's Covid diagnosis
The US vice-president has tested negative himself and says he will not self-isolate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37EdiN6
Coronavirus: Italy shuts cinemas, gyms and pools in Covid fight
Bars and restaurants will also have to close early as the number of infections continues to rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ks...
Doha airport in Qatar 'examined women internally' after newborn baby found
Thirteen Australians were reportedly among those inspected after a newborn was found in Doha, Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
From civil rights to Smethwick: Why was Malcolm X in the West Midlands?
Why was the civil rights activist in a small industrial town in the Midlands? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37FfR1y
Swimming with sharks at Bondi Beach
Two Grey Nurse sharks were feeding on a large school of salmon while swimmers had a morning dip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Bx...
Dr Fauci: Covid vaccine could come by end of 2020
The US government scientist says we should know if a vaccine is "safe and effective" by December. from BBC News - World https://...
Seychelles election: Wavel Ramkalawan in landmark win
The opposition wins the presidency for the first time since independence from the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oory2v
'Murder hornet': First nest found in US eradicated with vacuum hose
The Asian giant hornets can wipe out a colony of honeybees in hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FkXHc
Europe's streets empty again
With infections rising across Europe, tighter Covid restrictions are being enforced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FU8m8
Misty Copeland: Ballet’s listening after George Floyd
Radio 1 Newsbeat hears from dancers about how the Black Lives Matter movement has changed ballet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34q...
Nuclear weapons treaty: Campaigners hail new era for nuclear disarmament
A 50th nation ratifies a key UN treaty and it will come into force - but five major powers are missing. from BBC News - World https://ift....
UFC champion Nurmagomedov retires after victory
Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retires from the UFC after beating Justin Gaethje in the second round in Abu Dhabi. from BBC News...
Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78
Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental check'
France recalls its ambassador after President Erdogan suggests French leader needs "mental check". from BBC News - World https:/...
Dussehra: Covid-19 forces grand Hindu festival to go online
The pandemic has interrupted a centuries-old Indian tradition, the yearly performance of an ancient Hindu epic. from BBC News - World http...
US election 2020: Trump starts three-state campaign blitz after casting vote
The US president's frenetic schedule sees him visiting three key states in one day after voting in Florida. from BBC News - World http...
Nigeria protests: Police chief deploys 'all resources' amid street violence
The shooting of unarmed protesters earlier this week sparked the worst street violence seen in two decades. from BBC News - World https://...
Cameroon: Children killed in attack on school in Kumba
Officials have blamed Anglophone secessionists for the attack on a private school in a restive region. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Venezuela opposition figure Leopoldo López leaves Spanish embassy
Leopoldo López, who took shelter in the Spanish embassy in Caracas, is going to Spain, his father says. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Thai king in rare praise for pro-monarchists
The king praises a man who held up a royal portrait during a recent anti-government protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jqe2aQ
I voted for a guy named Trump, Trump says
President Donald Trump votes early in the US election, while on a campaign visit in Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tj9xV4
Afghan bombing: Kabul education centre attack kills at least 13
A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside the centre in the Afghan capital, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Paraguay finds seven bodies in container shipment from Serbia
Paraguay believes the seven "migrants" may have wanted to travel only from Serbia to Croatia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
ICYMI: The puppy born green and other curiosities
Our weekly video round-up, In Case You Missed It, brings you some of the stories that might have passed you by. from BBC News - World http...
Ethiopia River Nile dam: PM condemns 'aggressions' after Trump comment
Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam. from BBC News - World https:...
Clashes in Naples over possible Covid-19 lockdown
Protests broke out after the region's leader suggested that Campania should go into full lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Osiris-Rex: Nasa probe risks losing asteroid sample after door jams
The Osiris-Rex spacecraft collected so much rock from asteroid Bennu that bits are leaking out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35p0A...
The man who taught Uber how to say sorry
Economist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it. from BBC News - World http...
Covid-19: Poland President Duda tests positive for virus
Andrzej Duda, 48, contracts coronavirus as his country hits a daily record of new cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRjR4v
Coronavirus: Clashes in Naples over tightening restrictions
Hundreds protested in the southern Italian city, some throwing firecrackers and smoke bombs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TnWCRQ
George Floyd protests: 'Boogaloo' member held in precinct attack
A member of an extremist group has been charged with rioting during the May George Floyd protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections
Over 83,000 infections were reported on Friday, with death and hospitalisation numbers also rising. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US Election 2020: Biden seeks to clarify remark on ending oil
The Democrat says he meant fossil fuel subsidies, as Mr Trump claims it was a serious gaffe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kl8ZtD
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: 'Execution' video prompts war crime probe
A video posted on social media appears to show the execution of two Armenian prisoners by troops from Azerbaijan. from BBC News - World ht...
How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever
The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
United Nations at 75 plagued by new crises and cash crunch
Faced with wars, climate change and a pandemic, the United Nations is struggling to make an impact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Chile's choice: Out with the old, in with the new?
After a year of often violent protests, Chileans get to decide whether they want a new constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Indian doctor taking care of thousands of elephants
Kushal Kunwar Sharma is affectionately known as the "elephant doctor" in India's wildlife community. from BBC News - World h...
Coronavirus: France puts 46 million under night curfew
A night-time curfew already affecting nine cities will now cover two-thirds of France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37yVP8P
Libya rivals sign ceasefire deal in Geneva
It follows talks between military leaders from the government and representatives of Gen Haftar's forces. from BBC News - World https:...
Presidential debate: Decoding Trump and Biden's body language
An expert gives her view on the rivals' gestures and mannerisms in their final live TV debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Pollution killing sea life in Russian far east 'not man made'
The recent mass death of sea life off Kamchatka was probably caused by toxic algae, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Fukushima: Contaminated water could damage human DNA, Greenpeace says
The group says the water has a radioactive substance amid reports it could be released into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China warns UK not to offer citizenship to Hong Kong residents
The UK plans to offer a path to citizenship to many in Hong Kong after Beijing's new security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nigeria End Sars protest: Key protest group says stay at home
The Feminist Coalition also advises people to follow any curfews in place in their states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3knGZW5
Bihar elections: Crowds throng rallies amid coronavirus fear
Experts say that flouting coronavirus safety rules at rallies can have devastating consequences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HkP...
US election 2020: Kristen Welker was 'clear winner' on social media
The NBC correspondent is labelled "clear winner" for the way she led the final presidential debate. from BBC News - World https:...
Poland abortion ruling: Police use pepper spray against protesters
Pepper spray is used against crowds in Warsaw after Thursday's controversial court ruling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ju05cc
US Election 2020: Voters react to final Trump-Biden debate
Two Biden voters. Two Trump voters. Two undecided voters. Did the final debate change any minds? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35pc...
Presidential debate: Second Trump v Biden debate in pictures
Donald Trump and Joe Biden went head-to-head in the second and final US presidential debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnrbS7
Coronavirus: North Korea warnings over 'yellow dust coming from China'
There is no known link between the seasonal dust clouds and Covid-19 but Pyongyang is on high alert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US election 2020: Trump and Biden final debate fact-checked
The final face off between Donald Trump and Joe Biden covered a wide range of issues from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31xblOC
South Korea deaths 'not linked' to flu vaccination drive
Officials say the country's vaccination drive continues and that several recent deaths are unrelated. from BBC News - World https://if...
US Election 2020: Trump and Biden row over Covid, climate and racism
The bitter rivals' final TV debate was more restrained this time but there were plenty of personal jabs. from BBC News - World https:/...
Trump and Biden spar in final presidential debate
Their last time together on stage featured a much more subdued debate with real policy discussions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US and North Korea: Trump and Biden clash over Kim Jong-un relationship
Biden accuses Trump of "legitimising" North Korea as Trump describes his relationship with Kim Jong-un. from BBC News - World ht...
Hunter Biden: What was he doing in Ukraine and China?
What is the background to the claims made by President Trump about Ukraine and the Bidens? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dtKE2h
Presidential debate: Trump and Biden row about Russia and China money
In the final debate, the candidates accuse each other of being involved with China and Russia deals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia child abuse: Police arrest 44 suspects and rescue 16 children
The arrests took place across the country and 16 children were "removed from harm", police say. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug
The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Brexit: Why is fishing a stumbling block in the trade talks?
Fishing is one of the key stumbling blocks preventing a trade deal between the UK and EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oldSoK
Nigeria Sars protest: Prison break and gunshots heard as unrest continues
Fury over the shooting of protesters in Lagos has spiralled into chaos, with jailbreaks reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hn...
Rare green puppy 'Pistachio' born in Italy
The puppy was part of a five-dog litter born at a farm on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jfRy...
Facebook and Twitter chiefs ordered to testify over Biden article
The social networks have been accused of censoring a news article about Joe Biden's son Hunter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why Nigerian protesters want Beyoncé to be more like Rihanna
Beyoncé said she wanted to help the anti-police brutality protesters but some were not impressed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ky...
Coronavirus: Inside Europe’s most infected area
Gavin Lee reports from the epicentre of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, which is in Belgium. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Epstein: Ghislaine Maxwell denies knowledge of abuse
Transcripts of a deposition made by Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend in 2016 are made public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Afghanistan conflict: 'Children among dead' in air strike on school
Local officials say least 12 civilians were killed, a day after a major Taliban attack on troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37u...
France teacher attack: Seven charged over Samuel Paty's killing
They include two students, a parent of a pupil and three of the killer's friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3koy1rG
Lebanon crisis: Saad Hariri returns as PM a year after protests
Saad Hariri, who resigned after mass unrest last October, must deal with a deep economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37va...
Rescued endangered Loa water frogs have 200 offspring
The water frogs had been rescued from a stream that was drying up and were airlifted to Santiago zoo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Poland abortion: Top court to rule on almost total ban
Poland has some of Europe's strictest laws, but new proposals could stop abortion for foetal defects. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Sweden advises elderly to avoid self-isolation
Sweden now says the over-70s and others at risk should follow the same advice as the general population. from BBC News - World https://ift...
James Randi: Magician and sceptic dies aged 92
Randi, who once toured with rock star Alice Cooper, became famous for debunking paranormal claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
South Korea flu jab: Investigation into 13 deaths after vaccine
Health officials stress there is no proven link between the flu vaccine and the fatalities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mbyrlI
Thailand protests: Public gathering ban lifted after days of rallies
Authorities have revoked an emergency decree which banned gatherings, following days of mass rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: 'I caught Covid at my uncle's funeral'
A man in India who spread coronavirus after catching it at a funeral reflects on his decision to attend. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US approves massive $1.8bn arms deal for Taiwan
The $1.8bn weapons sale is likely to further strain tensions with China, which claims Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3obe2iN
US Election 2020: Trump and Obama lock horns in rival rallies
Mr Obama liken his successor to a "crazy uncle", while Mr Trump mocks his old adversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Australia aged care: Inquiry hears 50 sexual assaults happen each week
The widespread sexual abuse of elderly residents is a "national shame", a top inquiry hears. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Thailand protest: Why young activists are embracing Hong Kong's tactics
Thailand’s activists are increasingly adopting methods used last year by demonstrators in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid mission confident of success
The first images are released of the Osiris-Rex spacecraft trying to grab rock from asteroid Bennu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information
Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Trump's lawyer Giuliani dismisses 'compromising' clip from new Borat film
Rudy Giuliani describes as a "fabrication" a scene appearing to show him with hands down his trousers. from BBC News - World htt...
The Countdown: Avengers stars quiz Kamala Harris and what to wear to vote
What can you wear when you vote, and who gets to ask Kamala Harris questions? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ki0OOE
Nigeria End Sars protest: Eyewitnesses say ‘the soldiers opened fire’
There were violent clashes at an End Sars demonstration and protestors claim the army opened fire 'to kill'. from BBC News - World...
First baby male gorilla born at Boston zoo
After a successful Caesarean section, mother gorilla Kiki welcomed a healthy baby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3odphXT
Nigeria Sars protest: Unrest in Lagos after shooting
Witnesses say soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in Nigeria's biggest city on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m9x3A2
Pope Francis indicates support for same-sex 'civil unions'
"They are children of God and have a right to a family," Pope Francis says in a new documentary. from BBC News - World https://i...
Breonna Taylor: Officer in shooting says it 'was not a race thing'
Louisville Police Sgt Jonathan Mattingly said Ms Taylor's case had "nothing to do with race". from BBC News - World https://...
Nigeria Sars protests: Nigerian horror over shootings in Lagos
Anger and shock after men in camouflage open fire on those protesting at Lagos' Lekki toll gate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Countdown: AOC on Twitch, Lesley Stahl and Obama's inspiration
AOC slays imposters on Twitch to get out the vote and the scene in the most segregated US city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3klUu...
Cocaine worth $500m found hidden in charcoal shipment
Police in Paraguay discovered the record haul of the drug in a container destined for Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ta5LgG
End Sars protests: Growing list of celebrities pledge support for demonstrators
It comes amid reports that several people have been shot dead or wounded at a protest in Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FQcY...
Mysterious Berlin attack targets 70 museum artefacts
The attack took place on the German capital's Museum Island and took over two weeks to come to light. from BBC News - World https://if...
Iceland PM keeps her cool as earthquake disrupts interview
Katrín Jakobsdóttir kept calm as a 5.5 magnitude earthquake interrupted a live TV interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRyODO
Breonna Taylor: Grand jury 'not given chance to bring homicide charges'
A grand juror says the panel was not given the opportunity to bring homicide charges against police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Afghanistan: Many killed and wounded in visa stampede
The stampede broke out after thousands gather in a stadium to apply for visas to Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37nupmh
Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'
Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum. from BBC News - World https://...
Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it?
A study suggests old age increases the risk, as does asthma, excess weight, and being female. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34d61BQ
France teacher attack: Macron urges Russia to boost anti-terror fight
France's leader calls his Russian counterpart after the beheading of a teacher by a Russian-born man. from BBC News - World https://if...
EU asks: Is a vegetarian sausage really a sausage?
A bill that would ban vegetarian items from being called sausages or burgers is set to be voted on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Trump maintains a Chinese bank account, says NYT
Mr Trump, who sparked a trade war with Beijing, is critical of US firms doing business in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34lj...
India-China dispute: India hands over soldier who crossed border
The PLA soldier was apprehended by India after he strayed across their contested border on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Covid: China's Sinovac vaccine to be included in Brazil immunisation plan
Officials say an immunisation programme using CoronaVac could begin as soon as January 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKqlC9
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao swaps punching for payments
The legendary fighter is launching PacPay to help streamline online payments for social media influencers. from BBC News - World https://i...
Elderly couple, married for 60 years, reunited after 215 days apart
This elderly couple's tearful reunion is caught on camera by staff at the care home where they live. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Google hit by antitrust charges in US over search
The US Justice Department accuses Google of disadvantaging its rivals in search and advertising. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m8F...
Coronavirus: German Alpine region goes into lockdown
The Berchtesgaden area starts a two-week lockdown, Germany's first since the spring Covid peak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Vietnam faces deadly flooding disaster - Red Cross
Floodwaters have killed over 100 and left homes submerged, crops destroyed and livestock swept away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
DR Congo jail break: 'Islamist ADF rebels' free 900 inmates
The attackers came in large numbers and broke the jail's door, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lZ1GYQ
Yemen war: Mud-brick Seiyun Palace 'at risk of collapse'
Recent heavy rains and flash floods damaged the 19th-Century Seiyun Palace in Hadramawt province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ki...
End Sars protests: Nigeria governor imposes curfew in Lagos
The state governor says criminals have hijacked recent anti-police protests "to unleash mayhem". from BBC News - World https://i...
The Countdown: Mic dropped, 50 Cent and the Twitch Among Us vote
Hopes that Twitch will bring out the youth vote and 50 Cent has problems with Joe Biden's tax plan. from BBC News - World https://ift....
France teacher attack: Mosque ordered to close over Facebook videos
The mosque, which shared videos condemning Samuel Paty before his killing, must shut for six months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Exxon clarifies Trump phone call: 'It never happened'
The oil giant distances itself from the President's "hypothetical" funds-for-contracts phone call. from BBC News - World htt...
Danish submarine killer Madsen 'caught in prison escape'
Police have arrested a man and Danish media say it was Peter Madsen, jailed for life in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ob9d99
New Yorker's Jeffrey Toobin exposes himself in Zoom call
The New Yorker magazine suspends Jeffrey Toobin who apologises for "an embarrassingly stupid mistake". from BBC News - World htt...
Why the US vote matters so much to Germans
Trump has singled out Berlin for repeated criticism, but some say it was a much needed wake-up call. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US election 2020: How would Biden change foreign policy?
The two candidates offer very different visions of the world so allies - and adversaries - are watching closely. from BBC News - World htt...
Japan gets deer-friendly bags to stop animals eating plastic
The bags are an answer to the trail of potentially deadly plastic left by tourists each year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8NnDe
Robert Redford: Retired actor mourns the death of his son James aged 58
The film star's son James dies aged 58, after being diagnosed with liver cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m6MUzg
Jeff Bridges: Oscar-winning US actor reveals he has lymphoma
The Big Lebowski actor acknowledges it "is a serious disease" but says his prognosis is good. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Argentina's confirmed cases surpass one million
The South American nation becomes the fifth country in the world to reach the grim milestone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dEYvmp
US election 2020: Trump and Biden feud over debate topics
The Republican and the Democratic campaigns accuse each other of trying to dodge tough questions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kf...
US 2020 election: Who does China really want to win?
With the US battered by the coronavirus and political polarisation, China thinks its time has come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: How pollution could make India’s Covid fight tougher
New studies show an association between severe pollution and a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Colorado battles a record-breaking wildfire
The Cameron Peak wildfire has become the largest fire in state history, burning over 200,000 acres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US election: What can the US learn from other pandemic elections?
Early voting is already under way in the US but what can the country learn from other nations that have held elections during the coronaviru...
Eating jellyfish: Why scientists are talking up a 'perfect food'
Amid fresh concern about overfishing, scientists say eating more jellyfish may give us benefits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Ea...
New name for a Canadian town called Asbestos
Town residents pick Val-des-Sources to replace the moniker that paid homage to its mining history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I...
Samuel Paty: Beheading of teacher deepens divisions over France's secular identity
Mass rallies over the murder of a teacher mask growing dissent over the country's secular identity. from BBC News - World https://ift....
How clothes reflect growing Oromo ethnic pride in Ethiopia
Oromos have complained of marginalisation but they are now increasingly assertive in their identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China-Taiwan tensions erupt over diplomats' fight in Fiji
Both sides say their officials were injured at an event organised to mark Taiwan's national day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tokyo Olympics: Russian hackers targeted Games, UK says
British officials say Russian intelligence took aim at the 2020 Olympics before their postponement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
End Sars protests: Amnesty warns of 'escalating attacks'
Protesters at the offices of the central bank are wounded after being attacked, rights group says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
The Countdown: Early voting, Biden's ads and the Beastie Boys
Why is it such a quiet week for Joe Biden and what can the Beastie Boys tell us about this election? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: New Covid-19 cases rising rapidly across US
Cases are rising in 48 states, and infections hit about 70,000 for the first time since July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T6nvJA
Coronavirus: Belgium facing 'tsunami' of new infections
The country is close to being overwhelmed as the number of cases soars, the health minister warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Indigenous Colombians march on Bogotá over killings
Thousands of indigenous people demand Colombia's president hear their concerns about rising violence. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid
Public buildings receive €500m of German state cash to improve ventilation systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dBw2xO
Thailand protests: Authorities move to ban Telegram messaging app
Internet providers have been ordered to block the secure messaging app used by activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HeIEyS
Wild boar family killed by police in Rome children's playground
The city's mayor orders an investigation amid outrage from residents and animal rights groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
US election countdown and a TikTok takedown
With 15 days to go, Donald Trump is dashing across America and Republican celebs come out fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting criticism against female performers in the country
The country’s biggest female pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting taboos against women who want to sing. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
France teacher attack: Police raid homes of suspected Islamic radicals
Muslim organisations are being investigated too after the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Chagos Islands dispute: Mauritius calls US and UK 'hypocrites'
Prime Minister Jugnauth says the UK cannot talk about human rights and remain in the Chagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Shanghai zoo fatal bear attack: Visitors see worker being killed
The fatal attack in Shanghai Wild Animal Park's "wild beast area" is under investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Sir James Dyson to sell Singapore penthouse at a loss
The British tycoon has reportedly accepted a $62m offer for the massive penthouse one year after buying it. from BBC News - World https://...
Chile protests turn violent on anniversary
The protests were marking a year since the start of a protest movement that rocked Chile for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Crown Resorts: Australian casino operator faces laundering probe
Crown Resorts may have breached laws against money laundering and financing terrorism, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift....
China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump
The world's second biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37gG...
EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data
Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
‘Red, red wine': The meaning of African election symbols
Campaign colours and why they are so important for those in pursuit of power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2V9xO
'The fake reporter wanted to know about our software'
As image recognition software is increasingly used, one firm had to deal with subterfuge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dFiql9
Sudan khalwas: Undercover in the schools that chain boys
A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
India coronavirus: The woman who ferries patients in a school bus
Bus driver Neelam Singh, who contracted the virus while working, says she is glad to help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T3oN8r
Coronavirus in Australia: Victoria to ease lockdown as cases fall
The southern state - home to a quarter of Australia's population - will loosen measures from Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid-19: Italy tightens rules after coronavirus cases surge
PM Giuseppe Conte targets public gatherings, hospitality and recreation "to avoid a new lockdown". from BBC News - World https:/...
Bolivia election: Voters head to polls for presidential race
The election comes after last year's fraudulent poll which forced Evo Morales to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o0F8sF
Israel and Bahrain establish formal diplomatic relations
Bahrain becomes only the fourth Arab country in the Middle East to recognise Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37kmPZM
Palestinian official Erekat in Israel hospital
Chief negotiator Saeb Erekat, 65, is transferred from his West Bank home to a hospital in Tel Aviv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ivory Coast election: Pascal Affi Nguessan's home burnt down
Pascal Affi Nguessan has called for a boycott of the 31 October election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaxmZq
End Sars protests: Osun governor escapes 'assassination attempt'
The governor had joined the anti-police brutality protesters when a group of people opened fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dEp...
France teacher attack: 11th arrest in Samuel Paty murder case
The arrest comes ahead of rallies across French cities in support of Samuel Paty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dK59b6
Coronavirus: Dutch PM concedes 'wrong assessment' over royal holiday
Facing strong criticism, the royals cut short a trip to Greece they began during a partial lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Egypt releases satirical blogger Shadi Abu Zeid
The activist is reunited with his family after spending 29 months in jail for spreading "fake news". from BBC News - World https...
Why the US election could decide battle against climate change
Who next occupies the White House could be decisive in the battle to limit global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kdRaww
Vietnam landslide: Rescuers search for survivors at barracks
The huge landslide buried 22 soldiers as the country battles its worst floods for years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o2jhRB
ICYMI: Robot dolphins and a skeleton worth millions
Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35ctBOr
Guinea elections: Alpha Condé takes on Cellou Dalein Diallo again
A divisive new constitution allows Alpha Condé to stand again, amid political and ethnic tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
US woman faces first federal execution since 1953
Lisa Montgomery is due to become the first woman to face federal execution in the US in 67 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/355...
‘I hugged the man who murdered my father’
Candice Mama's father was killed by a man nicknamed "Prime Evil", yet the only way she could find peace was to forgive him. ...
Thailand protests: 'My father is blinded by his love for the monarchy'
Young Thais are falling out with their parents over calls to reform an institution seen as untouchable. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: American lives that could be reshaped in weeks
One law, 10 years on, and 23 million Americans whose healthcare access could change on 10 November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse
Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35626...
Hidden camera's hugging tiger wins wildlife photo award
A camera-trap image of an Amur tiger takes the grand prize at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Dutch royals return amid anger over Covid holiday
The family flew back from Greece after just a day on holiday there, amid intense criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k3MN78
Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia and Azerbaijan agree new humanitarian truce
The fresh ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh comes after a truce agreed last weekend failed to hold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H8vq...
Covid: Far-right protesters attack Slovak government office over virus measures
Riot police disperse a crowd reportedly including neo-Nazis outside the government building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T5UgGS
Hong Kong campaigner Alexandra Wong 'won't give up fighting'
Alexandra Wong tells reporters she was detained in mainland China and forced to renounce her activism. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Omar Bashir: ICC delegation begins talks in Sudan over former leader
The International Criminal Court accuses ousted President Omar al-Bashir of genocide and war crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Thailand protests: Thousands rally for third straight day despite government ban
Many are angry that the authorities used water cannon to disperse protesters on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37hq7fZ
Missing Hong Kong protester Alexandra Wong 'was held in mainland China'
"Grandma Wong" says she was detained by mainland police and forced to renounce her activism. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Pakistan stops bid to smuggle endangered falcons
The falcons are on the endangered species list and are said to be worth almost £1m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/358vE5T
Kenya's Jepchirchir breaks half-marathon record
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir breaks her own world record for a women-only half marathon in Gdynia, Poland. from BBC News - World https://...
Jacinda Ardern's majority may prove to be her biggest challenge
Jacinda Ardern may find it hard to reconcile the demands of her disparate voters, says columnist Josh Van Veen. from BBC News - World http...
Nagorno-Karabakh: Civilians hit amid Armenia Azerbaijan conflict
Each accuses the other of targeting civilians in renewed fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
France teacher had received 'days of threats' before his brutal killing
Parents complained after the teacher at the French school used Prophet Muhammad cartoons in class. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Hundreds queue in Yiwu, China for experimental Covid-19 vaccine
The vaccine is available to the public in the city of Yiwu but is still in the final trial stages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
Macron calls Paris beheading 'Islamist terrorist attack'
The teacher killed in a Paris suburb reportedly showed his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Lebanon protesters' euphoria gives way to despair
The country's problems have worsened since huge crowds took to the streets a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/345Nkjy
End Sars: How Nigeria's anti-police brutality protests went global
Why did Nigerian protests against police brutality gain international attention and support? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dA6CAw
India Covid-19: Bollywood faces biggest box office test as cinemas open
With barely any new film releases and the pandemic still raging, India's cinemas stare at losses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US election 2020: 'Rigged' votes, body doubles and other false claims
The contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is full of rumours and falsehoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dxoOe2
Week in pictures: 10-16 October 2020
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6sFAb
How to get promoted when working from home
If you are still not going back to the office, what's the best way to stand out from colleagues? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why Africa's animation scene is booming
While the film sector struggles to produce new content, the global demand for animation has soared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Mennel: 'I thought about giving up music'
Mennel Ibtissem became an internet sensation following her performance on The Voice France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34PyfSi
US election: Are white women voters wavering on Trump?
Polls suggest they're changing their minds on the president. We look at what impact it could have. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Jacinda Ardern eyes majority as New Zealand heads to polls
All eyes will be on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, whose Labour Party is expected to win comfortably. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US election 2020: Early voting records smashed amid enthusiasm wave
Huge numbers of voters are casting ballots with less than three weeks to go until the election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j998...
Covid: Chris Christie 'was wrong' to not wear masks
Chris Christie says he was "wrong" to shun masks after battling Covid-19 in intensive care for days. from BBC News - World https...
Olive harvest in jeopardy as tensions rise at the West Bank
Tensions rise between Israeli settlers and Palestinians as the olive harvest begins in the West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Stabbing attack reported near Paris
The suspected attacker was shot dead by police north-west of the French capital, media reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: French restaurants set for pre-curfew rush
French restaurants, bars and cafes face a busy evening before a month-long city curfew begins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T1URta
Israel-UAE peace deal 'big' for trade in Middle East
Israel's UAE and Bahrain peace deals are "going to be big" for business, says DP World boss. from BBC News - World https://i...
Florida city sells swans after Queen's gift leads to overpopulation
Queen Elizabeth II's donation to Lakeland, Florida in 1957 was a gift that kept on giving too much. from BBC News - World https://ift....
French ex-president Sarkozy charged with 'criminal conspiracy'
It is the latest in a string of charges against ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37cGVoH
Thailand protests: Protesters defy rally ban as PM Prayuth vows not to quit
Police use water canon as thousands of pro-democracy protesters rally in Bangkok for the second day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Israel to ease second lockdown after cases decline
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the month-long lockdown has been a "major success". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: One-way 'travel bubble' opens between Australia and NZ
Passengers from New Zealand will not quarantine in Sydney but must do so if they return. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37cCmdU
Covid: Remdesivir 'has little or no effect' on survival, says WHO
Drug manufacturer Gilead has questioned the findings, from a clinical study by the WHO. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hax73z
Indian man rescued from mortuary freezer dies
Mistakenly declared dead, the 74-year-old had been placed in a freezer ahead of his funeral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/342C5bk
Fukushima: Japan 'to release contaminated water into sea'
The water was used to cool the Fukushima nuclear plant which went into meltdown in 2011. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SXd62P
Thailand blocks Change.org as petition against king gains traction
The petition had called for the king to be declared persona non grata in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376Lktc
Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda: Mexico's ex-defence minister arrested in the US
Gen Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda was arrested at LA airport, reportedly on a drugs agency warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j1N...
End Sars: Hated Nigerian police unit founder 'feels guilty'
The Sars police unit is accused of widespread abuses, leading to 10 days of nationwide protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nWd...
From End Sars to End Swat, Nigeria protests explained
How and why did Nigeria's End Sars protests turn into End Swat protests? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lW5xGl
Disney updates content warning for racism in classic films
Films such as Dumbo and Peter Pan now warn of "negative depictions... of people or cultures". from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: Trump and Biden face voters' questions
Instead of debating each other, the rivals in the US presidential race took part in separate events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs
How Portugal became the first country to decriminalise all drugs for personal use from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/344mxEh
Bhanu Athaiya: Costume designer who won India's first Oscar dies
Bhanu Athaiya, a celebrated Bollywood costume designer, has died at 91 in Mumbai, her family says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reignites bias claims
Twitter's chief says the way it communicated its decision to restrict an article was "unacceptable". from BBC News - World h...
A hit share market debut for BTS's music label
Big Hit Entertainment's shares finished at nearly double their initial price on debut in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://if...
Thai protests: How pro-democracy movement gained momentum
Thousands of young people in Thailand are defying the authorities - but what is behind the movement? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Quake school owner jailed for 31 years in Mexico
A flat built above the school is said to have contributed to its collapse in 2017, killing 19 pupils. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Libya detains notorious people smuggler Abd al-Rahman al-Milad
Abd al-Rahman al-Milad was sanctioned by the UN in 2018 for violence against migrants in Libya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duZD...
US election: Trump and Biden compete with separate Q&A events
The US rivals will hold prime-time events later at the same time, instead of a presidential debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
End Sars: Nigerian army warning amid anti-police brutality protests
The statement follows a week of protests against police brutality which have shaken the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lO7...
'Person in jetpack' spotted flying again near LA airport
The new sighting on Wednesday was at 6,000ft (1,829m), seven miles from the airport, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Navalny Novichok poisoning: EU sanctions hit top Russians
Russian security officials face EU sanctions over the attack on Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3199yzk
Yemen war: Mass prisoner swap under way
It is the biggest exchange of captives by the warring sides since the conflict began in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31azOJw
Kyrgyzstan election: President Jeenbekov resigns after protests
Sooronbay Jeenbekov warned the country was close to conflict after a disputed election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SYie6R
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenian PM admits significant casualties
Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia faces a "difficult situation" in its fight over disputed Nagorny Karabakh. from BBC News - World ht...
Australian police drop case against journalist who reported 'war crimes'
Reporter Dan Oakes had faced potential criminal charges for exposing allegations of war crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lQw1...
I Am Greta: Movie tells climate activist's 'coming of age' story
A new documentary follows the teenage climate change activist through her rise to fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqcbSa
Afghan-Taliban conflict: Fears grow for families trapped in Helmand
Aid groups say civilians must be given safe passage amid clashes between Taliban and government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift....
I Am Greta: The coming of age movie wrapped up in a super-hero flick
A documentary about the teenage climate change activist is compelling because it's so unlikely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US election 2020: Why it matters so much to Germans
Trump has singled out Berlin for repeated criticism but some say it was a much needed wake-up call. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Is Australia really seeing more shark attacks?
Seven people have been killed by sharks this year - the highest number in more than 90 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dy8XMn
Guinea elections: The 82-year-old seeking six more years
Alpha Condé, who spent years in opposition, is seeking a controversial third term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lKDWru
Kamala Harris asks Amy Coney Barrett: 'Do you believe climate change is happening?'
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is questioned by Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris. from BBC News - World https...
Trump taxes: A 'fundamentally unfair' system?
What do Donald Trump's tiny tax bills say about the taxes of the wealthy? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iRWLHf
Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its corals since 1995
Every type of coral has declined since 1995 because of climate change, an Australian study finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37a...
Hidden camera's hugging tiger wins wildlife photo award
A camera-trap image of an Amur tiger takes the grand prize at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech
The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SU4nPc
Vatican: Italian woman arrested in fraud scandal
The 39-year-old says she was paid €500,000 by a former top Vatican official accused of embezzlement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Twitter suspends accounts claiming to be black Trump supporters
The social media giant says the accounts broke its rules on spam and platform manipulation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nPPMlS
Mehbooba Mufti: India frees top Kashmir politician after 14 months
Under a controversial law, she was allowed to be detained without charge for up to two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FqHoYI
Kyrgyzstan election: President rejects new PM Japarov
Sooronbay Jeenbekov has refused to approve the appointment of Sadyr Japarov, who was backed by MPs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
NZ election: The people left behind in Ardern's 'kind' New Zealand
Critics say Jacinda Ardern has not done enough to combat child poverty as she seeks another term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/370...
US elections: The African evangelicals praying for Trump to win
They see the US president as a defender of religious freedom and their conservative values. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Y3sTp
The BTS fans investing in their favourite K-pop band
BTS, one of K-pop's biggest groups, are offering fans a chance to buy shares in a $822m market launch. from BBC News - World https://i...
Brexit: Why France is raising the stakes over fishing
Fishing has become a key sticking point in Brexit trade talks, and French fishermen need a good deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Philippines: Anger over death of baby separated from jailed mother
A Filipina newborn died two months after she was separated from her mother, a political detainee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fr...
Did Joe Biden say he was running for the Senate?
President Trump mocked his rival over what appeared to be a gaffe. Here's what Biden said in full. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Florida governor Ron DeSantis high-fives supporters at Trump rally
A maskless Ron DeSantis is seen touching hands with several supporters in Sanford on Monday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'Wake up, you've won a Nobel Prize'
When American economist Paul Milgrom went to sleep he never imagined what might happen next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ItUjdP
IMF upgrades 2020 economic forecast but warns of a slower 2021
The International Monetary Fund also predicts that the UK's recession will be slightly less severe. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine trial paused due to ill volunteer
An independent review is under way to check if the symptoms could be a side-effect of the jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nIfUiB
Cyprus to suspend 'EU golden passports' scheme
The controversial citizenship policy guarantees visa-free travel across the EU to non-EU nationals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Tanishq: Jewellery ad on interfaith couple withdrawn after outrage
The Tanishq ad was criticised on social media for showing an Indian interfaith marriage baby shower. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Climate change: Better warning systems needed for extreme weather - UN
The world needs to rapidly raise investment in early warning systems for extreme weather events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jVP...
Trump Rally: ‘I’ll just give you a big, fat kiss’
In Florida, the president touts how ‘powerful’ he feels following his Covid diagnosis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GYTIzQ
Covid: Why bats are not to blame, say scientists
Bats have been scapegoated by humans for centuries, with Covid only the latest example, say scientists. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The battle over what US children learn about American history
As President Trump pushes "patriotic education", some teachers want US history curriculum reform. from BBC News - World https://...
Singapore Airlines sells out meals on parked plane
The airline is one of many carriers looking for new business models to make up for lost revenues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GZ...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gets emotional during speech
Observers suggest he may be trying to appear sympathetic in a difficult year for North Koreans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GXcY...
Peru opens Machu Picchu for single tourist stranded by Covid
A Japanese man waited almost seven months to enter the site after it was closed because of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fo...
Carlo Acutis: Italian teenager could be first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, who died aged 15 in 2006, has already been dubbed "the patron saint of the internet". from BBC News - World https:...
Cardinal George Pell meets Pope Francis for first time since acquittal
The Vatican's ex-treasurer had his conviction for sexual abuse overturned in Australia in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sars ban: Nigeria's Buhari pledges 'extensive' police reforms
#EndSARS protests continue despite the president's announcement that the notorious unit is disbanded. from BBC News - World https://if...
Israel unblocks big immigration of Ethiopian Jews
Thousands have been waiting in camps to be allowed to settle in Israel for years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lv4bSG
Bangladesh to introduce death penalty for rape
The change follows protests sparked by a brutal gang rape and rising case numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQceYo
China to test city of nine million over five days
It comes after Qingdao saw 12 new confirmed cases linked to a local hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iPTwQS
North Korea: What we know about the 'massive' new missile on parade
A defence expert explains why a new missile displayed at a military parade is a threat to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30T...
Turkish ship at centre of Greece row to return to Mediterranean
The seismic research vessel Oruc Reis was at the centre of a row with Greece in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GOPmvl
US Election 2020: Anthony Fauci says Trump campaign ad quote misleading
The ad appears to show Dr Anthony Fauci praising Donald Trump, but he is talking about his own work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Belarus: Dozens more arrested as anti-Lukashenko protests continue
Police fire water cannon at protesters at another Sunday rally against President Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dkCmcE
Denver protest death: Demonstrator shot during rival rallies
A local TV station says the suspect is a security guard it hired to protect its crew at protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nA...
Thailand crash: Bus collides with train, killing 17
Passengers on the bus were on their way to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30UweTy
Belarus protests: Lukashenko holds meeting with opponents in jail
The meeting - supposedly on constitutional reform - comes amid two months of opposition protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iU...
‘We were students negotiating with armed guerrillas for my father’s life’
When Miles Hargrove’s dad was kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas, he asked a young friend to act as negotiator. from BBC News - World https...
The tale of Algeria's stolen cannon and France's cockerel
Hopes grow that a gigantic weapon stolen after the invasion of Algiers in 1830 may soon be returned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Álvaro Uribe: Colombian ex-leader released from house arrest
Former President Álvaro Uribe is being investigated for witness tampering, but he denies the charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Spain's Canary Islands see new influx of African migrants
More than 1,000 have arrived in recent days and this year has seen a big increase from 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3de4caL
North Korea hosts military spectacle
As North Korea celebrates its military arsenal, leader Kim Jong-un says his country is "healthy and sound" in terms of coronavirus...
Kyrgyzstan unrest: Ex-president rearrested as power struggle deepens
Political turmoil has gripped the Central Asian country after a disputed parliamentary election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GJs...
North Korea holds military parade with missiles
The rare night time military parade comes weeks before the US presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33NBMBc
Africa 'needs $1.2tn' to recover coronavirus losses
The economic damage caused by coronavirus leaves the continent with a big repair bill, the IMF says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Khabarovsk: Police in Russia's far east break up anti-Kremlin protests
The far eastern city of Khabarovsk has seen months of protests after a popular governor was detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US election 2020: Texas judge blocks postal voting restrictions
The governor of Texas wanted to limit the number of absentee ballot drop-off points in each county. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana
The US state is still recovering from the damage caused by a previous hurricane in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33IZRsR
Hurricane Delta makes landfall in storm-battered Louisiana
The state is still recovering from the damage caused by another storm, Hurricane Laura, in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33...
Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia and Azerbaijan agree ceasefire
The ceasefire, announced by the Russian foreign minister, comes after 10 hours of talks in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Ferraris and frustration: Two faces of South Africa's corruption battle
Two images emerged this week offering starkly contradictory perspectives on the struggle against graft. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: 'QAnon might affect how my friends vote'
Millions of Americans are tuning into an entirely different election conversation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34EvYJD
Hathras case: A woman repeatedly reported rape. Why are police denying it?
A young Indian woman repeatedly said she was raped, but authorities insist there was no sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Week in pictures: 3 - 12 October 2020
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34AjOkI
Why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry
Bentley's Astrid Fontaine explains why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The Kenyan school helping to rebuild communities along a violent border
In a community torn apart by violence, this Kenyan school is bringing students together from opposite sides of the divide. from BBC News -...
HK commerce chief: security law 'good for stability'
Controversial law imposed by Beijing will boost Hong Kong's status as global financial hub says Edward Lau. from BBC News - World http...
US Army trials augmented reality goggles for dogs
The goggles could let handlers direct their dogs from a safe distance, the army says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OosKV
US man avoids jail in Thailand over bad resort review
Wesley Barnes had posted several reviews allegedly accusing the resort of "modern day slavery" from BBC News - World https://ift...
IBM to split into two as it reinvents itself
The world's first big computing giant wants to focus on higher-margin businesses like the cloud and AI. from BBC News - World https://...
Australian boss fined over Belgian backpacker's fruit-picking death
Olivier Max Caramin collapsed from heat stress after picking fruit for hours in the sun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GMTZWv
Hong Kong's last authentic junk in troubled waters
The image of a Chinese junk boat is a popular symbol of Hong Kong and recognised around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G...
Once unknown Nigerian 'masterpiece' by Ben Enwonwu up for sale
Experts did not know of Ben Enwonwu's Court of the Oba of Benin until it was offered for sale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
Row over 'insult' to Indian dish Kamala Harris likes
The idli is a steamed rice cake appreciated by millions - including US VP candidate Kamala Harris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Why Trump wants Sudan to befriend Israel
With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iGw3...
What we can expect to see at North Korea's 'biggest military parade'
Will Pyongyang use it to show it still has weapons capable of striking the US, after talks failed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33...
Halle synagogue attack: Neo-Nazi trial revives horror of attack
A witness in the German trial returns to Halle, a year after the deadly attack at a synagogue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30P4ZK2
Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 October 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34GaHPt
Joshua Cheptegei smashes 10,000m world record as Letesenbet Gidey sets new women's 5,000m best
Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei smashes the men's 10,000m world record as Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey breaks that of the women's 5...
Kenya's Maasai Olngesher ceremony: Young men graduate into community elders
Every 15 years, the Maasai hold the Olngesher ceremony where young men graduate to become community elders. from BBC News - World https://...
Final flight for British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes
British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes have departed from the airport on their final flight. from BBC News - World...
VP debate 2020: Pence and Harris clash on coronavirus pandemic
The showdown also sees heated exchanges between the running mates over race, the Supreme Court and China. from BBC News - World https://if...
'Mr Vice-President, I am speaking' - Harris and Pence clash at VP debate
The tone was more civil, but there were still moments of tension. Watch the key bits, including that fly. from BBC News - World https://if...
VP debate: Kamala Harris v Mike Pence outshone by fly
A fly has outshone the candidates in the vice-presidential debate after it landed on Mike Pence's head. from BBC News - World https://...
Australia partner visas: Immigration law 'to require English test'
Foreign partners of existing residents will need to prove their language skills to stay permanently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Movie-going could 'become extinct' warns director
Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins gives a stark warning about the film industry as more movies are delayed. from BBC News - World https:...
Stolen Mao Zedong scroll worth millions found cut in half
The 2.8m-long (9ft) artwork was cut up as it was too long to display, say Hong Kong police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33F61dJ
Kyrgyzstan election: Euphoria turns to insecurity as mob rule spreads
A power vacuum resulting from the seizure of parliament threatens to further destabilise the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Giant hogweed: One man's battle against 'toxic invader'
Oskars has spent eight years trying to stop an invasive toxic weed surrounding his home in Latvia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Extreme poverty set for first rise since 1998, World Bank warns
Covid-19 is expected to cause a big rise in those living on less than $1.90 a day, says the World Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Girls Takeover: Teen becomes Finland's PM for the day
Aava Murto is taking over for the day as part of a campaign for girls' digital rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33F3AHX
VP debate: Who is Kamala Harris?
The US Democratic vice-presidential candidate is the first black and Asian-American woman on a major party ticket. from BBC News - World h...
VP debate: What young voters want to see from Kamala Harris and Mike Pence
What people in Salt Lake City, Utah, want to see from Kamala Harris and Mike Pence on Wednesday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Scientists win historic Nobel chemistry prize for 'genetic scissors'
Two women have shared the prize for the first time, winning for their work on genome editing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34qxtL6
Coronavirus: Iran sets new record for deaths amid 'third wave'
The country, one of the hardest hit in the Middle East, has also seen a spike in Covid-19 infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Missing North Korean ambassador 'living in South'
There is concern for Jo Song-gil's teenage daughter, said to have returned to the North. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SwtOGl
Nagorno-Karabakh: Iran warns of 'regional war' as fighting rages
President Rouhani says fighting between its neighbours Azerbaijan and Armenia could escalate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d8R7PV
Schitt's Creek creator Dan Levy criticises 'censorship' of same-sex kiss
Dan Levy says Comedy Central India's "censorship of gay intimacy" goes against his sitcom's message. from BBC News - Wor...
Islamic State 'Beatles' on way to face US charges
Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh will appear before a US federal court later, CBS reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jFDw...
S Africa white farmers condemned for storming court
The protesters wanted the police to hand over suspects in a farmer's murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lmbDzj
How Eddie Van Halen 'scared the hell out of a million guitarists'
How Eddie Van Halen changed the sound of rock music forever, one riff at a time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lmGj3E
Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack
At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi's Westgate shopping complex in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift....
France passes new law to protect child influencers
The legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mexican tourist hotspot braces for hurricane
Forecasters warn of a life-threatening storm surge and strong winds in the Yucatán peninsula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GpubA8
Big Tech: Between a rock and a hard place
Whoever wins the US elections, Big Tech is about to get clobbered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3XRP3
September was the warmest on record, scientists say
Scientists say it is a clear indication of temperatures being driven up by emissions from human society. from BBC News - World https://ift...
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