Why I'm proud to be black and Jewish
Black and Jewish journalist Nadine Batchelor-Hunt travels to Israel to meet the Ethiopian community and explore this dual identity. from B...
Fear and loathing in South Africa where foreigners live in danger
Foreigners in South Africa tell photographer Shiraaz Mohamed how they cope with xenophobia and crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Scott Marsh: Viral and controversial art of 'Australia's Banksy'
He uses quintessential Australian larrikinism to skewer politicians, climate sceptics and others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fx...
How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot
The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FHDBQw
India's unwinnable battle against spitting
The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EwyRfc
My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war
US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Sudan coup: Security forces accused of violence against protesters
Some 178 anti-coup demonstrators are reportedly injured in clashes near the presidential palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HdA...
Israeli 'psychic' Uri Geller still baffling fans at 75
Now wowing visitors at his museum, the famous spoon bender recalls his rise from poverty to stardom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Love story sends TV fans in search of idyllic Alps
Crash Landing On You has been a big hit and now fans are travelling to the filming locations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30X7kG7
Letter from Africa: Why Kenya's taxman is eyeing social media
Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling. from BBC News - World https://i...
The Chinese mother backing bigger families
Chen Ting is a mother of three and businesswoman who encourages other women to have more children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F...
Why a former oil executive is capping abandoned wells
Around the US, an estimated three million oil wells have been abandoned. They're more dangerous than we think. from BBC News - World h...
Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in California
Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Spain's La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months
The Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain's Canary Islands had been spewing lava and ash since September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
SA urges halt to Nelson Mandela's Robben Island prison cell key auction
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, spent 18 years in a tiny cell on Robben Island. from BBC News - World https://if...
In pictures: World celebrates Christmas
For the second year running, fewer people are attending festive events because of the Covid outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Climate change: Lapland reindeer gone astray in search for food
Herders are struggling to find thousands of reindeer that have run away in search of food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H7YHbl
No time for war: Russians see no chance of conflict
With rhetoric becoming harsh and fears of an invasion growing, Muscovites give their views on the crisis. from BBC News - World https://if...
Art: 'People amazed I fold paper for a living, then they see it'
Artist Polly Verity loves the look and feel of paper and has been "lost in its landscape" for years. from BBC News - World https...
French zoo closed temporarily after pack of nine wolves escape
No people were injured during the incident, but the wolf pack was killed due to safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Et8...
Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 December 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yRLYqk
James Webb Space Telescope: How does it work?
The telescope has been 30 years in the making and is nearly ready to launch, but what makes it so special? from BBC News - World https://i...
Georgia: The rise of the right
LGBT activists cancelled Tbilisi Pride this year after violence from far-right protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qppUPS
Boston College student's girlfriend pleads guilty over his suicide
Inyoung You was accused of being abusive towards Alexander Urtula, who died in May 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J7V9aK
Daunte Wright shooting: Key moments in the trial of Kimberly Potter
The trial saw emotional testimonies and dramatic bodycam footage of the fatal shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ssyxf9
Covid: Ecuador makes vaccination mandatory for most citizens
All those from the age of five must be jabbed, although people with medical reasons are exempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ekPU...
James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong
The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students". from BBC News - World h...
Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè: Monarch of once-powerful West African kingdom dies
Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè, thought to have been in his nineties, had ruled over Abomey for two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ejT...
President Putin: West must give us guarantees over Ukraine
In his annual press conference, President Putin demands Nato abandon military activity in Eastern Europe. from BBC News - World https://if...
Philadelphia congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in broad daylight
The lawmaker's government phone and ID were among belongings that were also snatched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3syNIDT
Gay Santa ad highlights big shift in Norwegian society
The ad showing Father Christmas kissing a man highlights 50 years of changes in Norwegian LGBT rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kashmir fury at India's plan to redraw voting map
Kashmiris fear India's draft proposal to redraw constituency lines will limit their choice of leader. from BBC News - World https://if...
Is this the world's largest virtual fashion show?
Asia's biggest metaverse - an intricate world populated by young women shopping for avatar outfits. from BBC News - World https://ift....
How this iconic Manhattan newsstand survived the Covid pandemic
Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J6tqr7
Pillar of Shame: Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square statue removed
Workers at the University of Hong Kong dismantle the sculpture commemorating the 1989 massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EimX...
Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found in China
Researchers say the fossil is at least 66 million years old and was about to hatch just like a chicken. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Mother seals recognise pup's voice at two days old
Elephant seal mums can distinguish their own offspring at just two days old, research shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EmltKC
Gaming disorder: Inside the clinic helping addicted teens
BBC News has exclusive access to the UK's only facility for video game addiction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phaHkw
Kerala school uniform: Why some Muslim groups are protesting
Muslim groups in India's Kerala state protest after a government school allows girls to wear trousers. from BBC News - World https://i...
The Maasai TikTokers wowing Bollywood fans
Tanzanian siblings Kili and Neema Paul lip sync perfectly in Hindi, accruing millions of followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Saving Kyrgyzstan reindeer from brink of extinction
Kyrgyzstan used to be home to thousands of reindeer but now there are as few as 400 left. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FiqiGk
Covid Omicron: Variant will push Europe hospitals towards brink, says WHO
The UN health body's Europe head says another storm is coming, as countries brace for a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://...
WHO urges cancelling some holiday events over Omicron fears
"An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled," warns the World Health Organization's head. from BBC News - World http...
Abducted Haiti missionaries describe daring escape
The group, including children, navigated by the stars as they trekked through the bush to freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
Malaysia: Death toll rises after massive floods
At least 14 are dead and tens of thousands are displaced by one of the worst floods in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FgNP...
Hong Kong election: China rejects democracy concerns from West
The US, Britain and others had criticised the tightly-controlled vote for "eroding democracy". from BBC News - World https://ift...
The secret lives of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein
Never-before-seen photos released during her trial shed new light on their private lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EdLj3C
Saudi-led coalition forces target Yemeni airport in air strike
Saudi state media claimed that UN aid workers were warned to leave the airport ahead of the strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV
Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3miq5Lx
Berlusconi seeks comeback role as Italian president
Despite the scandals and a tax fraud conviction, Italy's most colourful ex-PM could be head of state. from BBC News - World https://if...
How Covid deepened America's teacher shortages
Classrooms across the US have been emptied of educators - and the pandemic has made it worse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qgXCqC
Indian Christians fear attacks or jail over conversions
Christians in Karnataka state say attacks against them have grown ahead of a new anti-conversion law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled - WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organization calls for "difficult decisions" to be made over festive plans. from BBC News - World h...
Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star denies assault claim as concerns persist
The Chinese tennis star says her post was misunderstood, but the WTA says it remains concerned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mj8G...
Covid-19: Can freebies tempt Indians to get vaccinated?
Some Indian states have offered unusual vaccine incentives, but experts say this may not be enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Myanmar: BBC investigates military's mass killings
Eyewitnesses and survivors say that soldiers rounded up villagers before separating the men and killing them. from BBC News - World https:...
What is the metaverse?
From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J3ZUSz
Iran execution of Heidar Ghorbani sparks rare anti-government protest
The death sentence handed to Kurdish man Heidar Ghorbani was viewed by rights groups as political. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53
The Spanish singer is remembered by other members of the group for his unique voice and spirit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Eicv...
Senator Joe Manchin threatens to sink signature Biden bill
Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hong Kong: Legco voting underway after electoral overhaul
Only candidates deemed to be "patriots" by Beijing can stand in the legislative council election. from BBC News - World https://...
Covid: Germany tightens restrictions on UK travellers
Germany follows France in banning British tourists and business travellers over Omicron concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pa...
Covid: Dutch go into Christmas lockdown over Omicron wave
Non-essential shops, schools, bars and other public venues have been closed until at least 14 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Philippines Super Typhoon Rai: Death toll reaches 75
With communications systems down, authorities say the scale of the storm's destruction is unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Man beaten to death for 'sacrilege' attempt at Sikh Golden Temple in India
Eyewitnesses allege the man had tried to commit a sacrilegious act at the Golden Temple in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7...
Wagner Group: Why the EU is alarmed by Russian mercenaries in Central Africa
The shadowy Russian mercenary group, allegedly linked to the Kremlin, has been accused of rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid: French ski season in disarray as UK tourists banned
Snow on the slopes of Mont Blanc is the best Chamonix has seen in years - but few Brits will enjoy it. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hong Kong: Why the Legco elections are so controversial
Sweeping changes put in place by China altered the way the city chooses its lawmakers this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FdZ...
BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam
The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E...
Chileans divided ahead of presidential run-off
The election, set to be the most polarised in decades, pits a far-right candidate against a leftist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Migrant crossings: More than 900 cross Channel in two days
Nearly 28,000 people have now crossed from France to England in small boats this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E73F6k
UK troops will not be deployed to Ukraine to defend against Russia
Britain's defence secretary says this is because Ukraine is not a member of the Nato military alliance. from BBC News - World https://...
Afghanistan to Wisconsin: Refugees dream of home
Some of the 13,000 Afghan refugees living at a US military base in Wisconsin reflect on new lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
Caroline and Martine: Picture book heroines who fought for French hearts
For nearly 70 years, Caroline and Martine have been rivals for the hearts of French schoolchildren. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Week in pictures: 11-17 December 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E0VzvS
Ros Atkins on… What 2021 taught us about Covid
A look back at how the pandemic evolved throughout 2021, and what we've learned from it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e0zYJp
Gardener Omar Raddad wins fight to re-open notorious murder case
A Moroccan gardener convicted of the notorious killing of a French heiress is fighting to clear his name. from BBC News - World https://if...
Kim Potter: 'Taser mix-up' ex-officer weeps in manslaughter testimony
Kim Potter testified at her manslaughter trial about the "chaotic" fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. from BBC News - World https:...
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Epstein's ex testifies for the defence
Eva Andersson-Dubin has defended her sex offender ex in the past and denies knowledge of his crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
TikTok says US school shooting threats not credible
Security around some US schools is stepped up in response to supposed violent threats going viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y...
Son's tribute to 'bawdy, fertile matriarch' goes viral
A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media. from BBC News - World https://if...
Africa's week in pictures: 10 - 16 December 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E3aaXy
How Russia tries to censor Western social media
Western social media companies face huge fines as Russia pressures them to remove content it objects to. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US panel recommends J&J shots be sidelined after clot deaths
Nine people have died from extremely rare side effects linked to Johnson & Johnson's jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/324...
Millipede with more legs than any known animal discovered in Australia
The millipede, discovered in Australia, has more than 1,300 legs and is believed to live on fungi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p...
Philippines typhoon Rai: Month-old baby rescued in a tub
Thousands have been evacuated as the storm brought 165km/h (103 mph) winds and heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yCdFDw
Chris Noth: Two women accuse Sex And The City actor of sexual assault
The Sex And The City actor denies assaulting the women in 2004 and 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e0sXII
Kentucky tornado killed dad moments after phone call
Katie Fields lost her father in the Kentucky twisters - just after urging him on a call to flee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DT8...
Kenyans find rural lifeline after Covid city exodus
The coronavirus pandemic has forced some city dwellers to move back to the countryside to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Inside the fight for Bangladesh's independence
The author of the Bangladesh constitution on working with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ytLwhR
Dutch MP ordered to delete Covid Holocaust social media posts
Thierry Baudet is ordered by a court to delete social media posts comparing the unvaccinated to Jews. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bird songs bump stars off Australian music chart
Debuting in the top 5, the album featuring endangered birds is above Justin Bieber and Abba. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EZb5tq
What's behind suicides by thousands of Indian housewives?
Indian women make up 36% of all global suicides in the 15 to 39 years age group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EZBJlP
'If you eat here, you're dining with rats'
Some New Yorkers are cooling on the craze for street-side restaurant sheds, due to noise and vermin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Usain Bolt: Mario Kart helped me become Olympic champion
Usain Bolt's been talking to BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ubepM
Afghanistan: What humanitarian aid is getting in?
Millions of people are at risk of starvation as a result of harsh winter conditions and economic collapse. from BBC News - World https://i...
The teenagers and the nun trying to stop an Australian coal mine
Eight teenagers won a milestone environmental court case in Australia, but the result was appealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Paris' largest taxi firm suspends Tesla Model 3 cars after fatal crash
One person died and 20 were injured after a cab driver lost control of their car over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D...
China: The death of a man bullied for being 'effeminate'
A young man's death sparks discussions on gender norms, even as the state targets "sissy men". from BBC News - World https:/...
Ethiopia civil war: How PM Abiy led fight-back against rebel advance
Abiy Ahmed has thwarted a rebel advance on the capital a year into a brutal civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dT9hX6
James Webb: A $10bn machine in search of the end of darkness
The biggest space telescope ever built is ready to show us the first stars to light up the cosmos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
Southern right whales: Tracking unexpected Southern Ocean migrations
New Zealand scientists have used satellite tags to follow whales around the Southern Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E7syPn
Billie Eilish says porn exposure while young caused nightmares
The singer-songwriter spoke about how "abusive" pornography skewed her early sexual experiences. from BBC News - World https://i...
Miami is banking on cryptocurrency and New York wants in
MiamiCoin and NYCCoin are experiments designed to put these cities on the cryptocurrency map. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m1PGII
Record numbers of young Guatemalans migrate north, leaving families in limbo
Chasing economic opportunity, record numbers of young Central Americans are braving the journey north. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nagaland killings: Anger grows after Indian army’s botched ambush
Locals in Nagaland state demand government action after troops shot dead 14 civilians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GEombk
Saudi Arabia allows free thinkers to talk to students
Young men and women meet leading philosophers in a country criticised for intolerance of dissent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EU...
Canada offers up to $40bn to compensate indigenous children
It comes after a lengthy legal battle over the abuse of native children held in government care. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oQ7...
This is how China is reshaping Hong Kong
Hong Kong's unique freedoms are being removed one by one by Beijing through a National Security Law and an Electoral 'patriots' ...
Ros Atkins on... the Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen F1 title drama
Max Verstappen was crowned F1 world champion, after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dKnw0m
Tom Holland: 'There are kids who look up to Spider-Man'
Spider-Man: No Way Home is Tom Holland's third solo film and his sixth as part of the Avengers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How much does the diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 matter?
The Winter Olympics have been hit by a flurry of protests from governments in the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dQ27my
Queensland border reopens to other Australian states
Families enjoy emotional reunions after a controversial five-month border closure ends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dPECcY
The ultra-violent cult that became a global mafia
A BBC investigation into Black Axe has unearthed new evidence of political infiltration, and a scamming and killing operation spanning the g...
France resists US challenge to its values
The government is fighting back at what it sees as imported cultural ideas from the UK and US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30pJJhe
Omicron: India aims to avoid 'pandemic roulette'
A virology institute boss says India will see a third wave "depending on how warmly we invite it". from BBC News - World https:/...
Indian police 'foil man's attempt to fake death'
Officers say he murdered another man to try to fake his own death to avoid being returned to prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kentucky tornadoes: 100 year-old-church destroyed in seconds
Nomia Iqbal reports from the ruins of the Mayfield First United Methodist Church in Kentucky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lXRjXT
Alibaba fires employee who accused boss of rape
The Chinese e-commerce firm has fired the woman, who went public with accusations in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lXtJuo
Obituary: Vicente Fernández, Mexico's king of ranchera
Known as the king of ranchera music, Fernández was immensely popular in Mexico and the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GBw9qu
Your pictures on the theme of 'misty mornings'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30gApfk
Kentucky hit by 'worst ever tornadoes'
More than 70 people died in Kentucky in Friday night's storms, including dozens in a candle factory, and the death toll is expected to r...
ICYMI: Scuba-diving Santa and other festive moments
Why has Father Christmas swapped his sleigh for diving gear and skis this week? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oUvzhD
Biden: US will do whatever is needed to help Tornado victims
US president Joe Biden speaks to the country after states have been hit by deadly tornadoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJmUym
Kentucky tornadoes: Biden reaches out to affected US states
He promises the government will do all it can to help, as the death toll is expected to pass 100. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pM...
Alan Shepard: Bezos space company sends first US astronaut's daughter to space
Laura Shepard Churchley's father, Alan, became the first American in space in 1961. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ISSj9J
Finnish teacher who secretly taught IS children in Syrian camps by text
Using WhatsApp, Ilona Taimela found a novel way to educate Finnish children held in a Syrian camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I...
Week in pictures: 4-10 December 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GyHA1V
Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the trial so far
Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD
Ros Atkins on… Compulsory Covid vaccinations
Ros Atkins examines the ethical arguments surrounding vaccine mandates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rSU8x1
Kashmir killings: The families still waiting for bodies of loved ones
Relatives of people killed by security forces during encounters say they have little hope of justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mexico truck crash: Officials working to identify over 50 victims
More than 50 people. thought to be migrants from Central America, were killed in the crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ynZGB6
Beijing Winter Olympics boycott is insignificant, says Macron
The French president says some Western countries' refusal to send officials has no useful outcome. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Capitol riot: US appeals court rejects Trump's request to block files
A panel investigating the Capitol riot wants to see the ex-president's White House records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oGW7...
Valérie Pécresse: Part-Thatcher, part-Merkel and wants to run France
Valérie Pécresse has given the Republicans a lift, and a poll suggests she could be president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pLJCF8
Where are Afghanistan's women MPs now?
Sixty of Afghanistan's 69 women MPs are scattered across the globe, but many aim to continue fighting for women's rights. from BBC...
The Nepalese children made to work in bars and clubs
Nepalese children, some as young as 11, are trapped in the worst forms of child labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rMNEQq
The country that is Europe's hub for cargo bikes
In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s06dR0
Mothers reborn: The surprising benefits of lifelike dolls
Reborn dolls are hyper-realistic dummies, and for some women, they serve a deeper purpose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EGX43j
Starbucks to get its first unionised US store since 1980s
Staff at one branch vote to unionise, the first in the coffee chain's own stores since the 1980s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New York’s Met museum to remove Sackler name from exhibits
The Sackler family founded Purdue Pharma, which manufactured opioids linked to the deaths of thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Astroworld: Travis Scott says he was unaware fans were hurt
The US rapper says he only discovered the impact of a deadly crowd surge after the festival in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US-led coalition against IS ends combat mission in Iraq
Troops will remain to "advise, assist and enable" Iraqi security forces to stop a resurgence of IS. from BBC News - World https:...
How a Russian invasion of Ukraine could spill over into Europe
A senior Western intel official warns war would have far-reaching consequences on the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30aR...
Covid vaccines: Why is Nigeria unable to use its supply?
It's reported that up to one million doses of Covid vaccine in Nigeria have expired and are to be destroyed. from BBC News - World htt...
Growing up in Iran: Every morning we had to chant ‘Death to America’
Iranian Rana Rahimpour moved to the UK as a young journalist and is now unable to return home for fear of arrest. from BBC News - World ht...
China's detention camps: Held in chains for using WhatsApp
Erbakit Otarbay, an ethnic Kazakh, was imprisoned as part of a mass incarceration programme in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Goallball player Sevda Altunoluk: 'I am the world's best'
Sevda Altunoluk believes in empowering visually impaired people by encouraging them to compete in sport. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘I want to say what I think’
The Nigerian writer shares her experience of grief and her thoughts on "cancel culture" and trans rights. from BBC News - World ...
Tiger Woods will make his return at PNC Championship alongside son Charlie
Tiger Woods will make his comeback playing alongside son Charlie at the PNC Championship in Florida next week. from BBC News - World https...
Russia Ukraine: Sending US troops not on table - Biden
The US president says a Western response to a Russian invasion would not include boots on the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
UK and Canada join diplomatic boycott of China Winter Olympics
The two nations say their diplomats will not attend the games, citing Chinese human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Robert E Lee: Confederate general statue to be turned into art
The statue was at the centre of a white nationalist rally in 2017, which led to the death of a woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Japanese billionaire blasts off to International Space Station
Yusaku Maezawa will spend 12 days at the International Space Station before returning to Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dv2r...
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Australia joins US diplomatic boycott
The US is leading the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics, over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lJ...
Putin-Biden talks: What next for Ukraine?
Russia's president will want to register some kind of victory before his troops return, writes Jonathan Marcus. from BBC News - World ...
Afghanistan: Girls' despair as Taliban confirms secondary school ban
The BBC hears about the ban's harmful impact from teachers and students in 13 Afghan provinces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
What the data tells us about love and marriage in India
A data journalist looks at numbers to offer a remarkably rich view of love in India and its many trials. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US father fired on Zoom describes 'callous' call
Dad of five Christian was one of 900 Better.com employees laid-off on a Zoom call, weeks before Christmas. from BBC News - World https://i...
Ghislaine Maxwell: Jury sees never-before-seen photos of Epstein and defendant
FBI agents submit previously unseen photo evidence as third accuser testifies in Maxwell trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/302KP...
Bitcoin 'founder' to keep 1m Bitcoin cache
A jury decided Craig Wright, who says he created the cryptocurrency, can retain bitcoin worth billions of dollars. from BBC News - World h...
Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife
Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life. from BBC News - World https...
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: China criticises US diplomatic boycott
China angrily denounces a US plan not to send diplomats to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doeZ...
Afghanistan: Foreign Office chaotic during Kabul evacuation - whistleblower
Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Peter Foster: Australian conman caught after six-month manhunt
Peter Foster was declared a fugitive six months ago after allegedly skipping bail on fraud charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Western leaders urge Russia to lower Ukraine tensions
The US and its European allies urge Moscow to de-escalate, amid fears it could invade Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DHYedX
Emmett Till: US closes investigation without charges
The justice department says there is "insufficient evidence" to back a writer's claim a witness lied. from BBC News - World ...
Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech
The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I...
Hong Kong Covid: The Cathay pilots stuck in 'perpetual quarantine'
One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ionk4R
Amalia: The heir to the Dutch throne keeps it normal at 18
Princess Amalia had an ordinary childhood and wants her life to continue that way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31DK8wt
David Gulpilil: Profound legacy of a trailblazing Aboriginal actor
A trailblazing figure with a 50-year career, he helped vastly improve cultural representations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4gG...
'I had to move across America when I became allergic to the sun'
After experiencing an unusual allergic reaction, Carrie moves across America to escape the sun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ExFA...
Helping trans people escape death in their home countries
Iman Le Caire made it her mission to help other trans people flee persecution in hostile countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'I want Afghan women to be free to wear colour'
Fashion icon Halima Aden and Afghan tutor Aliya Kazimy write to each other about the importance of choice. from BBC News - World https://i...
Juan Jose Florian: Colombia's Para-cycling 'superhero' and his dramatic life story
Juan Jose Florian was forced into armed conflict on the opposite side to family. When a bomb nearly killed him, sport helped heal. from BB...
Jussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'
Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago. from BBC News - World https://i...
Rebel Wilson on weight loss: I know what it’s like to be invisible
The actress, producer and director opens up about her weight loss, in an exclusive BBC interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZ...
Mahbouba Seraj: Afghanistan is a country in trouble
Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ghislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim'
An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gk7...
Indonesia volcano: 'The volcano destroyed our houses - we need help'
Watch this video to see how two survivors' lives have been impacted by Mt Semeru's eruption in Indonesia. from BBC News - World ht...
US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom
"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. from BBC News - World h...
US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3op8...
Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves
The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKOHa
Sylvester Oromoni: Nigerians demand justice over Dowen College death
The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Covid-19: Italy tightens restrictions for unvaccinated
A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Iiai9b
Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy
Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria
Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective". from BBC News - World https://i...
Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors
The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IqeM...
Eric Zemmour: Far-right French presidential candidate grabbed at rally
A man grabs Eric Zemmour by the neck at the far-right presidential candidate's first rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rEUv...
Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jail
This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWLeQ8
FARC: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuela
The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protests
More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I...
Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstood
Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party. from BBC News - World https://i...
Tennis governing body to keep playing in China
The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people"....
Thomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo
The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?
The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xY...
Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics
Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32S0pi2
The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas
A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lEEUIi
Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rSS5cD
The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel
The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractur...
James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'
The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsLCHp
How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blind
Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner
The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E...
Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYWIm5
Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash
Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCDfqd
Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn
The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dq40AD
Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon
Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I...
French climber handed Mont Blanc gems after 2013 find
The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IjA1Ol
Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe
Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation". from BBC News - World https://...
India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder
Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east. from BBC News - World h...
Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces
US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces. from BBC News - World https://...
Why France faces so much anger in West Africa
Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat
Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onUSrV
Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against
Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dnynru
Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother
The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother fight off sexual harassment claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists
Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears
The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river
At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EwaQ...
Michigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter
Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3InwnTy
Belgian zoo hippos test positive for Covid
Officials at Antwerp zoo do not know how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GaMGRS
Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's shadow looms over poll
Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31owH3z
Eitan Biran: Cable car survivor returned to Italy after custody battle
Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dp1NWa
Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission
The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dn...
ICYMI: Jumping into an active volcano, and other ways to spend the festive season
Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World h...
Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud
Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m from Mt Semeru in Java. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnvLVz
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week
The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD
Russia Ukraine: Biden warns Russia against Ukraine 'red lines'
Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoB...
Michigan school shooting: Reward offered to find suspect's parents
US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Do...
Mali: Dozens of civilians killed after militants attack bus
More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DriZu2
MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?
A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pp...
Bolsonaro: Brazilian Supreme Court opens investigation into vaccine comments
Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ready for power: Team Scholz promises a new Germany
Next week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lydiEs
Rare turtle washes up 4,000 miles from home
Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lTET...
Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo - again
Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: A race for equal rights
As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IfgZsu
Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC News - World https://i...
Ros Atkins on… America’s abortion divide
How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oj...
Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pmtHgA
Thailand: Newspaper rebuked over 'hunts Africans' headline
The country's Covid-19 taskforce admonished the paper by saying it was a "poor choice of words." from BBC News - World https...
Lamine Diack: Disgraced athletics boss dies in Senegal
The disgraced former head of world athletics governing body Lamine Diack dies in Senegal aged 88. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dk...
US government shutdown averted hours before deadline
The US Congress passes a bill to fund federal agencies until 18 February, avoiding a costly shutdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Omicron: India reports first cases of new Covid variant
Health officials say the two patients with the new strain have shown mild symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IfRiYU
The 'kind heart' who gave an Afghan family a new home
An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Alec Baldwin admits career could be over after fatal shooting
But the 63-year-old US actor says he did not pull the trigger on the set of the Rust film in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Biden blasted for reviving Trump's Remain in Mexico policy
Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death". from BBC News - Wor...
China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong
The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dl...
Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut
Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ruK...
Laverne & Shirley star Eddie Mekka dies aged 69
The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The Indian granny who became literate at 104
Kuttiyamma, from the southern Indian state of Kerala, aced a government test that measures literacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
NunTok: How religion is booming on TikTok and Instagram
Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media. from BBC News - Wor...
Boxing Day: Festive film debut for Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Boxing Day, the first British Christmas rom-com led by an all-black cast, is released Friday 3 December. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How to spot the software that could be spying on you
Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Why Turkey's currency crash does not worry Erdogan
Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxbVpD
Broome: Diving the remnants of a WW2 attack on Australia
A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lu...
Africa's week in pictures: 26 November - 2 December 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQcXlJ
Will Meghan's big win change public opinion?
The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The drought ravaging East African wildlife and livestock
At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Em...
Germany: Angela Merkel's military farewell features punk singer's hit
A ceremony has been held for the German chancellor, who is due to step down after 16 years in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Omicron: Biden unveils new Covid-19 winter measures
Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dmt...
How do you say 'Omicron'?
Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate. from BBC News - World ht...
Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads
The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsC8fn
Ghislaine Maxwell: Defence lawyers seek to discredit key accuser
Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial. from BBC News - World https://if...
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: My wife's vaccine death is fake news
In an exclusive interview, Albert Bourla hits out at the "rubbish" that has been published about him. from BBC News - World http...
Curious leopard enters classroom in India
The five-year-old leopard attacked a student before it was captured in the northern city of Aligarh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Home Alone house available to book on Airbnb
The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Pfizer boss: Annual Covid jabs for years to come
In an exclusive interview, Dr Albert Bourla says jabs have saved millions of lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ph0XWw
Queensland Floods: Second death recorded as crisis continues
The southern part of Queensland has seen widespread rain and flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgXHu9
Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert
It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Alan Tudge: Australia minister stood aside over 'abusive' affair allegations
Mr Tudge's ex-staffer said she had experienced bullying during their consensual affair in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Disney elects woman as chairman for first time in 98-year history
Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Biden puts faith in Santa Claus amid supply chain problems
The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canadian MPs vote to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy'
MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9fL3w
Argentina ex-President Mauricio Macri charged in sub families spying case
Mauricio Macri denies ordering the spying on relatives of the victims of a 2017 submarine disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
When Jesus is used to steal from his flock
William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions. from BBC News - World https:/...
Venezuela's hospital 'hell'
The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives. from BBC N...
‘It’s like hell in here’: The struggle to save Afghanistan's starving babies
Doctors in Afghanistan’s crisis-hit hospitals are caring for their patients in almost impossible conditions. from BBC News - World https:/...
Would you give 10% of your salary to charity?
A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DfG3Mm
'No middle ground': Chile voters face tough choice as run-off looms
Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oalcFU
Epstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'
The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Icw5Ph
Michigan school shooting: Suspect, 15, charged as an adult
Ethan Crumbley, 15, allegedly killed four students and injured seven others on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pjBYSj
WTA suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai
The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. from BBC News - ...
Austria: Doctor fined for amputating wrong leg of patient
The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Why Gambians won't stop voting with marbles
The Gambia has witnessed a flourishing of democracy but its curious election system remains unchanged. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Roe v Wade: How a Mississippi legal challenge could upend abortion rights
The Supreme Court is being asked to overturn the 1973 ruling that legalised abortion in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EfkV...
Michigan school shooting: Worst kind of tragedy, says sheriff
Watch the Oakland County sheriff give details of the shooting, where three pupils were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DbGs2b
Air quality: Delhi records worst November air in years
Residents of the Indian capital didn't breathe "good" air even for one day in November, official data says. from BBC News - ...
Facebook reverses Kyle Rittenhouse search policy
The company had blocked searches for the US teen after he was acquitted of killing two people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xHhSW3
Howard Springs: Australia police arrest quarantine escapees
The trio had fled a remote camp near Darwin by scaling a fence in the middle of the night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dbu7ey
Xiomara Castro: Honduras votes in first female president
Xiomara Castro's victory will bring to an end to the the 12-year rule of the right-wing National Party. from BBC News - World https://...
CNN's Chris Cuomo suspended over help to governor brother
The cable host provided extensive advice to Governor Andrew Cuomo as he battled an abuse scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32N...
Survivor: I'm haunted by deadliest Channel crossing
Mohamed Isa Omar, one of two survivors of last week's disaster, tells the BBC he saw people drown. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Yemen's Marib: The city at the heart of a dirty war
Jeremy Bowen gets rare access to Marib, where civilians are caught behind the conflict's front line. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female PM twice
Magdalena Andersson's rise to power has been high political drama, but the finale may be yet to come. from BBC News - World https://if...
Resurgence of Pakistani Islamist group TLP sows fear
The release of the TLP leader and supporters could have far-reaching implications in Pakistan and beyond. from BBC News - World https://if...
Multi-billion EU bid to challenge Chinese influence
The "Global Gateway" plan is seen as an attempt to counter Chinese influence in Africa and beyond. from BBC News - World https:/...
Lara Logan: Fox News host condemned over Fauci Nazi doctor comments
Lara Logan compared Dr Anthony Fauci to Joseph Mengele - the Auschwitz doctor known as the "Angel of Death". from BBC News - Wor...
Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage
Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rplvPe
HGV shortages: Why European drivers don't want to come back to the UK
Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3Dq...
Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape
Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G3...
Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six
The suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody five minutes after police were called. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7...
Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron
It urges people who are unwell and the over-60s to delay travel because of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Epgh...
Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew
The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet. from BBC News - World https://if...
Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years
Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpb2iR
Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV
Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkA...
Four dead as storm tears through Turkey
Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpF...
Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought
The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7O...
Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast
Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBQ6cz
Dozens of former Afghan forces killed or disappeared by Taliban, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says more than 100 former Afghan personnel have been killed or have disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
House of Gucci: Family hits out at insulting and painful portrayal
The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci criticise depiction of the family in House of Gucci film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
Yazidi genocide: IS member found guilty in German landmark trial
Taha al-Jumailly is jailed for life for crimes including the murder of a young Yazidi girl in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'
Vincent Fichot says his Japanese wife disappeared from the family home with his two children in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair
Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka from BBC News - World http...
Leaked papers link top Chinese leaders to Uyghur crackdown
They show speeches by Xi Jinping and others which led to Uyghurs' mass internment and forced labour. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Barbados: Rihanna made national hero as island becomes republic
The artist and businesswoman is honoured at an event marking the nation's status as a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australian parliament: One in three workers sexually harassed, says report
Canberra's workplace culture has left a "trail of devastation" for women especially, a review finds. from BBC News - World h...
Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen
The Caribbean nation parts ways with the Queen in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles and Rihanna. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Caribbean island Barbados becomes world's newest republic
The Caribbean island has removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yvHub
Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people
Australia's second largest bank Westpac has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers. from BBC News - World https://if...
Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?
The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7LTet
Video appears to show UK F-35 fighter crash after take-off
Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitter. from BBC News - ...
Actor who played Judas charged in US Capitol riot
The Jesus Christ Superstar cast member was accused by a judge of spewing "gobbledygook" in court. from BBC News - World https://...
Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war
BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D3C9px
Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero
Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes. from BBC News - World https://...
Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release
Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system
Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern". from BBC News - World https...
Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe
Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong
The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ear5sc
Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears
No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable". from BBC News - World https:/...
China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison
Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E4mJ5L
Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat
The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkl...
Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation
Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/318Lr...
Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead
Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents
The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China: North Korea fugitive captured after 40-day manhunt
The defector had been on the run after staging a daring escape from a Chinese prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/317NHLs
Macau casino shares fall after 'illegal gambling' arrests
A prominent gambling industry figure in Macau is believed to be among those arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3prrWPh
Barbados prepares to cut ties with the Queen
Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial to begin in New York City
The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal
Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZt...
Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple
The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile. from BBC News - W...
Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions
Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals. from BB...
Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks
The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'
Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?
Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ldm...
Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads
Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family
Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgBZFi
Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans
Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy
Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41
Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event
The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7l4pT
Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m
Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HXY7y7
Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box
Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant
Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel
The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://...
Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it
The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far. from BBC News - World http...
New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth
Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening". from BBC News - World https...
Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die
Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections
The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant
Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E...
Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader
A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DZ1emU
The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus
Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I1UpDu
‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’
Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage
Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1fWKi
'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'
The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood
Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3...
Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?
The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady
Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World h...
Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru
Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUDjYp
Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks
The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nUWOrJ
Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains
Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights
The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ld3...
Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'
The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion. from BBC News - World https://...
Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant
Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel
The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions
The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FQy3D1
Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games
Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FO...
Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway
Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cU...
Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests
Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest. from BBC News - World https://...
NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?
An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3118FeM
Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge
Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK
This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified
Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUMXM6
New Omicron variant is a concern, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians
He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CX152b
New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery
South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6hk0G
Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa
Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DYMncm
Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant
Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West
What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ufS7P
Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage
The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices. from BBC News - World http...
France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter
France cancels high-level talks with UK in protest at letter published by PM Boris Johnson on the migrant crisis. from BBC News - World ht...
Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs
It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUf...
Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals
Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts. from BBC News - World https:/...
Tim Paine: Former Australia captain to take immediate break from the game
Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine is to take a break from all forms of cricket "for the foreseeable future". from BBC News...
Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes
Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australia missing campers: Pilot accused of murders remanded in custody
After a dramatic arrest, Greg Lynn is charged with killing a pair who disappeared 20 months ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HWV...
Quiz of the week: Why did Boris Johnson like Peppa Pig World so much?
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/2Z...
China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail
The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.' from BBC News - World...
The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam
Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America. from ...
Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants
UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'
Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTPyMS
Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy
Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
UK PM calls on France to take back migrants
A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - World https...
Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?
At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march
It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DSiudG
Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'
The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate. from BBC News - World https://i...
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds
Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l5fV0b
Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident
Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CVpn...
UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president
Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJk...
Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent
The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning. from BBC News - World http...
Channel migrants: UK and France agree need for action after boat deaths
After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed. from BBC News - World https://if...
Solomon Islands: Australia to send peacekeeping troops amid riots
Violent riots have rocked the Solomon Islands for a second straight day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUoDIL
JPMorgan boss 'regrets' China joke amid backlash
Jamie Dimon has apologised after saying that his Wall Street bank would outlast China's ruling party. from BBC News - World https://if...
US restricts trade with a dozen more Chinese technology firms
The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill
The new bill has raised concerns that it could pave the way for discriminatory hiring practices from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3COjf...
Parambir Singh: Missing India police officer reappears after months
Parambir Singh, the former police chief of Mumbai, is facing multiple charges of extortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nRy4Ri
Outrage as India court reduces child abuse sentence
The Allahabad high court reduced the jail term of the convict from 10 years to seven years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CPt6bG
What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants
David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Kavala: The case that set Turkey on collision course with the West
Osman Kavala has not been convicted but his detention has set Turkey's leader on a collision course. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Tripura: Fear and hope after anti-Muslim violence
Weeks after mosques and Muslim properties were attacked, life is slowly getting back to normal in Tripura. from BBC News - World https://i...
Beatles outtakes in new Peter Jackson film
The Lord of The Rings director has restored more than 50 hours of footage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xkO9BW
Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line
BBC correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov visits eastern Ukraine as soldiers contemplate Russia's military presence at the border nearby. ...
What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America
Ahmaud Arbery died in a 'modern-day lynching' - locals say the spectre of racism is always present. from BBC News - World https://...
Ahmaud Arbery: Three US men guilty of murdering black jogger
The white men pursued and shot dead Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in what some called a modern-day lynching. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ahmaud Arbery: Key moments in the trial over black jogger's killing
Watch the key exchanges from 13 days of testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Vk...
Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp
Last week French police officers evicted up to 1,500 people from a camp in Dunkirk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DUNFoA
Sri Lanka attacks: 23,000 charges filed against suspects as trial begins
The list of charges and witnesses could mean a trial that takes up to 10 years, lawyers warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oPLrjS
Karim Benzema: French footballer guilty in sex tape blackmail case
The Real Madrid striker is convicted of conspiring to blackmail fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Brian Laundrie: US blogger Gabby Petito's fiancé 'died by suicide' - family lawyer
Brian Laundrie, who was found dead last month, was a person of interest in his fiancée's murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Blast off for Nasa mission to strike space rock
The spacecraft is set to crash into an object called Dimorphos in September 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HZifjs
Kevin Strickland exonerated after 42 years in Missouri prison
Kevin Strickland was arrested at age 18 and convicted of a triple murder he did not commit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FHboch
China: Photographer sorry for 'small eyes' Dior picture
Some Chinese netizens found her photo insulting and racist as it showed a woman with small eyes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CR4...
Australia power plant demolition sees giant chimneys tumble to ground
Huge amounts of metal and concrete will be recycled after the demolition of an old coal power plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Europe region faces 700,000 more deaths by March - WHO
The World Health Organization says the regional death toll could exceed 2.2 million by 1 March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r4Vx...
Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group
Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30VSYpx
Kerala: A mother's search for her missing baby in India
A mother's search for a missing baby in India has caused outrage and whipped up a political storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ugandan militant escapee: IS forced me to fight
An ex-fighter tells the BBC how the ADF, an IS affiliate, has been able to strike at Uganda's heart. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Fake social media profiles targeting Sikhs exposed
A total of 80 accounts have been suspended following a report into the network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Wn506
Colombia peace deal: The families displaced five years on
Five years after a peace deal came into force in Colombia, violence by armed gangs is again on the rise. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Escaping Afghanistan: Inside Operation Soccer Balls
The mission to rescue the national Afghan girls' football team from the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HQ1OWA
Child is sixth fatality in Wisconsin parade car-ramming
Prosecutor say a sixth person - a child - died in the attack on a Christmas parade in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HYo...
Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart fuelled opioid crisis, Ohio jury finds
A federal court finds Walgreens, CVS and Walmart helped create an oversupply of addictive painkillers. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally
Those injured in Charlottesville accused organisers of conspiring to commit racially motivated violence. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record €11m
The manuscript shows Einstein's attempts to formulate his theory of relativity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HO3ekk
Bulgarian holiday bus tragedy hits young nation
There is little since North Macedonia's 1991 declaration of independence to compare to this. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32im...
Bulgaria bus crash: Survivors broke window to flee inferno that killed 46
At least 46 people, including 12 children, died when the vehicle caught fire on a Bulgarian motorway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave
Germany and France are the latest countries to advise citizens to leave, as the UN relocates staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ahmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder
Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence
Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare
Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up
As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front
Abiy Ahmed has said he will go to the front line to face Tigrayan rebels in the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule
BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2RZhZ
Uber makes its first step into the cannabis market
Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Dozens killed in Bulgaria bus fire
At least 46 die, including children, after a bus catches fire in western Bulgaria, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32k...
Australia declares La Niña weather event has begun
The phenomenon can lead to significant weather changes in different parts of the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HLwtUV
Kyle Rittenhouse says his case 'has nothing to do with race'
"I support the BLM movement," says the teen, who was acquitted of shooting three during racial unrest. from BBC News - World htt...
Greenland's Inuits seek Denmark compensation over failed social experiment
Six surviving Greenlanders are part of a group of 22 children taken for "re-education" in 1951. from BBC News - World https://if...
Dart: Mission to smack Dimorphos asteroid set for launch
A spacecraft is set to launch on a mission to nudge an asteroid off course. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xm3FO4
Australia missing campers: Man arrested over pair's disappearance
Russell Hill and Carol Clay vanished in March last year during a camping trip in Victoria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l0e9hc
Kevin Spacey to pay $31m to studio after abuse claims
The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32r...
Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows
As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?
Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war. from BBC News - World https://if...
Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?
South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic
The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes. from BBC News - World https://i...
Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world
The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cDATyH
Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers
"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Peppa Pig and losing notes: UK PM's bizarre speech
Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Austrian Chancellor: 'You don’t only have rights, you have obligations'
Austria's chancellor regrets jabs will be mandatory, but current low rates are "too little, too late". from BBC News - World...
Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims
At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade. from BBC News - World https://i...
Isii Nafta singer Nimco Happy on representing Somalia and her TikTok fame
Nimco Happy, the Somali singer of the viral TikTok hit Isii Nafta (I love you more than my life), reacts to her new-found fame. from BBC N...
Peng Shuai: WTA says concerns remain for Chinese tennis star after IOC call
Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese official. from BBC News - World https://...
Andhra Pradesh floods: At least 30 dead and thousands displaced in floods
Heavy flooding in Andhra Pradesh state has devastated several villages and towns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJsIGO
Police charge Amazon India executives in drug smuggling case
It comes after two men allegedly used the company's website as part of a drug smuggling operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Lyon v Marseille abandoned as Dimitri Payet hit by bottle
Sunday's Ligue 1 game between Lyon and Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet is hit by a bottle thrown from the stands five minutes...
China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan row
Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in its country, a move which has angered China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australia to ease border ban on some foreign citizens
Among those prioritised are international students, skilled migrants, South Koreans and Japanese. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fw...
Matt Doran: Australian TV host sorry for bungle that sank Adele interview
Matt Doran admitted during an interview with Adele that he had not listened to her new album. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cyllfE
Waukesha: Car ploughs into Wisconsin parade
Police say more than 20 people were hurt after a red car drove into a parade in Waukesha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r3E1fX
Beirut blast: UN ignored plea for port disaster evidence
Letters to the UN chief's office requesting key information have gone unanswered, the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe
Unrest has spread across the continent as countries bring back measures in a bid to curb infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee
The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x8...
Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum
Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How should we teach children about climate change?
Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject. from BBC News - World https://if...
TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church
Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7wbCI
The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal
How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWCLY0
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FELOot
War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'
Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories. from BBC News - World https://i...
Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted
Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi
Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas
The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cz...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League
Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watf...
Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe
Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister. from BBC News - World https://...
El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano
Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium
Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe. from BBC News - World https:/...
Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City
A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff
Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
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