Huge snowstorm heads for US east coast
Wind gusts of up to 80km/h are forecast for several days, creating blinding, blowing snow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3apGaIE
Collingwood: Australian Football League club 'guilty of systemic racism'
Collingwood - one of Australia's biggest sporting clubs - has overseen "profound" harm, a report finds. from BBC News - Worl...
Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'
Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39AFcu8
Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era
After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6Tf15
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals
Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://...
Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers
See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t7olXo
Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women
In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort
Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csy...
Saba Sahar: 'I survived a Taliban assassination attempt'
Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'
British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020. from BB...
Have US police departments become too militarised?
President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'
An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi 'detained by military', NLD party says
It comes amid tensions between the civilian government and the military, stoking fears of a coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mo...
Covid: EU and AstraZeneca in 'step forward' on vaccines
The Commission chief announces a "step forward" after criticism over EU handling of vaccine plans. from BBC News - World https:/...
Somalia al-Shabab militants attack hotel in Mogadishu
Explosions and gunfire are heard at the scene of the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36tPSsk
Navalny protests: Hundreds in Moscow detained by police
Unauthorised protests take place to demand the release of the jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tigray crisis: 'Genocidal war' waged in Ethiopia region, says ex-leader
Tigray's ousted leader accuses Ethiopian and Eritrean forces of committing atrocities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3agQFy8
Covid: Thousands attend Israel funeral for orthodox rabbi
Deputy Prime Minister Benny Gantz has criticised "unequal enforcement" of rules over the gathering. from BBC News - World https:...
Covid: Israel to transfer 5,000 vaccine doses to Palestinians
It is the first such transfer, amid disagreement over who is responsible for inoculations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ao63si
Lionel Messi: Barcelona deny leaking forward's contract
Barcelona say they will take "appropriate legal action" after Spanish newspaper El Mundo published details of Lionel Messi's c...
Covid: 'Lessons to be learnt' from NI vaccine row - Irish PM
We need to "calm down" after the EU reverses a plan to put checks on the Irish border, Micheál Martin says. from BBC News - Worl...
Covid vaccination: Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium 'closed by protests'
Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift....
UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP
If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tbAT...
Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77
The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid: Australian city of Perth goes into snap lockdown after guard tests positive
Schools, bars and gyms close in the Australian city after a guard at a quarantine hotel tests positive. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Donald Trump 'parts with lawyers' before impeachment trial
Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YuvN...
Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa
From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5wGe5
Russia braces for latest Navalny protests
Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa'
Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers
"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband. from BBC News - World http...
Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death
The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?
Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aeb...
Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'
Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse. from BBC News - World https://...
'They're coming for us' - right-wing media on Biden's week
After four years of cheerleading, conservative pundits have switched tack with Biden in their sights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers in Delhi
Tensions are rising in Delhi where thousands of farmers are demanding agriculture reforms be repealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Marseille v Rennes match called off after 300 fans attack training centre
Marseille's match at home to Rennes in France's Ligue 1 is postponed after violent scenes at their training ground on Saturday. fr...
UAE to offer citizenship to 'talented' foreigners
The Gulf state relies on its immigrant population but does not usually grant citizenship rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pyP...
In Case 'Ewe' Missed It: The sheep, the steep and the ski city
Why did 3,000 sheep cross the road? That and more in our weekly video round-up: In Case "Ewe" Missed It. from BBC News - World h...
Turkey LGBT: Four students arrested over artwork
Officials say the artwork depicted rainbow symbols alongside the most sacred site in Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MIcpuk
Poland abortion ban: Protesters take to Warsaw streets
Protests have been taking place in Polish cities for the third night in a row following the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion. ...
Russian billionaire Arkady Rotenberg says 'Putin Palace' is his
Businessman Arkady Rotenberg says he owns the vast property at the centre of a Russian controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come
As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
'Visionary' music producer Sophie dies aged 34
The Grammy-nominated artist died following "a sudden accident" in Athens, her manager said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Japanese woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 years'
The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she "didn't want to move out". from BBC News - World https:/...
Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín
The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t8PPvI
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Democrat to move to get away from controversial Republican
Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her "unmasked" in the House of Representatives. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day
Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced. from BBC News - Wo...
Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour
Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mym4Uq
Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid
Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?
Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yts...
Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize
Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience". from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid: Argentina imposes new tax on wealthiest
A one-off tax on Argentina's richest people will pay for medical supplies and help for businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Russian anti-Putin anger spreads: 'We have to protest'
Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://if...
The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads
Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YsbIrU
Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes
The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach
The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ae3rxb
'Profound relief and joy' as Muslim ban lifted
Activists celebrated Biden's rescinding of the so-called 'Muslim ban' but vowed to keep fighting. from BBC News - World https:...
Covid-19: Can travel bans work?
Faced with new variants of Covid-19 and increasing deaths, countries are introducing more travel restrictions. from BBC News - World https...
Covid: New Zealand quarantine hotel worker sacked after ‘inappropriate encounter’
A quarantine hotel employee spent 20 minutes in a room with someone who should have been isolating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Colombia Farc: Former rebels charged with war crimes
It is the first major result for a court set up after the 2016 deal that ended decades of conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Israeli archaeologists find 'Biblical royal purple dye'
The rare purple was said to be worn by prestigious figures such as King David, Solomon and Jesus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iV...
Covid: AstraZeneca contract must be published, says European Commission chief
Ursula von der Leyen's call follows a row over the firm's deal to supply its Covid jab to the EU. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Crowds torch government building as lockdown unrest continues
More than 100 people are reportedly injured in the city of Tripoli in a fourth night of protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yn...
Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96
She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies
Nunuk Nuraini invented Indomie's "mi goreng" noodle, which has fans across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US dismisses comments
The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ct1...
Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine
They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Can striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around?
The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts. from BBC News - World https...
Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China
The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36ph63g
NY undercounted nursing home coronavirus deaths by thousands
The report directly undercuts Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has boasted about his pandemic response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MD...
US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village
Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a8GkUK
Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iV6sq0
UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?
The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Why roller skating is making a comeback
It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mwo...
Navalny defiant as judge dismisses appeal
The prominent anti-Putin campaigner decried his detention as "illegal" in a video link hearing. from BBC News - World https://if...
Daniel Pearl: US 'outraged' after Pakistan's court acquits men accused of murder
The American journalist was abducted and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan in 2002. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MAkZ...
Climate activists on Biden plans: 'We're celebrating key victories today'
Two young US campaigners react to the Biden administration's proposals on fighting climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The story behind the inauguration's sign language Pledge of Allegiance
Fire Captain Andrea Hall stole the show - and there is a personal story behind her unique pledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t4...
Congresswoman confronts Parkland survivor
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts David Hogg over his gun control stance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YphrPm
Navalny slams 'illegal' Russian case against him
A Moscow judge rejects opposition leader Alexei Navalny's appeal against detention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M2BRLr
Facebook to stop recommending civic and political groups
"People don't want politics," Mark Zuckerberg says, as he announces less civic content in the news feed. from BBC News - Wor...
Coronavirus: Man killed at protest against Lebanon's total lockdown
Hundreds angry at the round-the-clock curfew and loss of livelihoods clashed with police in Tripoli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australian man survives crocodile attack by 'prising jaws off his head'
Health officials say the man is expected to make a full recovery following the Queensland attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3os...
Coronavirus: Germany facing '10 tough weeks' of vaccine shortages
The health minister says supply issues will continue amid a row between the EU and AstraZeneca. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YlXu...
Daniel Pearl: Pakistan court acquits men accused of murder
The Wall Street Journal journalist was kidnapped and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Singapore's ‘Lion King' cub Simba born from dead dad Mufasa’s semen
Baby lion Simba was born through artificial insemination - after his frail dad had to be put down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
Koh Phangan: Police arrest 89 foreigners in bar raid
The group, from more than 10 countries including the UK, flouted Covid-19 restrictions at a party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Poland enforces controversial near-total abortion ban
Protests are under way and more are planned after the ban came into effect at midnight on Wednesday from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Bridgerton: Netflix says drama is its biggest series ever
The streaming giant says 82 million households watched the show in its first 28 days online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39nSLgc
Coronavirus: WHO team to begin probe into origins in Wuhan
A team of experts will begin interviewing people in the city where Covid-19 was first detected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cgGi...
'Bad words' lead to GameStop shares plunging
Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3chp...
Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis
Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Teen held for Christchurch-inspired mosque plot
The 16-year-old boy in Singapore planned to knife Muslims at mosques and livestream the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ys2U...
John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'
The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36iTIEx
Covid Australia: Queensland to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained
Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Antony Blinken: Who is America's new top diplomat?
The 58-year-old is on home turf in the state department, vowing to restore trust after the Trump era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
German Lübcke trial: Far-right defendant faces killing verdict
Stephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYx...
Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays
China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home for Lunar New Year. from BBC News - World ht...
Sani Abacha - the hunt for the billions stolen by Nigeria's ex-leader
A phone call in the middle of the night led one Swiss lawyer to pursue Nigeria's stolen money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
What tech can the US president use?
From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Biden: 'Time to act' on climate crisis
President Joe Biden signs executive orders on climate change, saying the US has waited too long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qXJ...
Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic
Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYy4xn
Social media damages teenagers' mental health, report says
Heavy social media use had a negative impact on wellbeing, the study found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQtQbE
Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly in Europe after crashes
Regulators say the plane is safe to resume service after two fatal crashes led to its grounding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mbd...
Biden to sign executive orders on environment
Oil and gas extraction will be paused and wind energy will expand under Joe Biden's climate plan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Biden administration to restore aid to Palestinians
The new US president wants to "restore credible engagement" in efforts to find a two-state solution. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: France's Sanofi to boost Pfizer vaccine supply amid EU shortages
Sanofi will produce doses of Pfizer/BioNTech which, along with AstraZeneca, has had supply problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Independent Spirit Awards: Michaela Coel, Carey Mulligan among nominees
Riz Ahmed, Michaela Coel, and Carey Mulligan are all recognised. Will Oscar nominations soon follow? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nia Dennis: US gymnast's 'black excellence' routine goes viral
Nia Dennis says her floor routine was "a celebration of everything [black people] can do". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vkUT6Z
Holocaust Memorial Day: 'British citizenship saved my mother'
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Lill Saether reflects on how being born in Newry saved her mother's life. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Climate change: Biggest global poll supports 'global emergency'
More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: US pharmacist in vaccine tampering guilty plea
Steven Brandenburg admits he believed inoculation could harm people, prosecutors in Wisconsin say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Joe Biden: The team he hopes can fix the US economy
The new US president has called on a team of Ivy League-trained economists and lawyers to "heal" the economy. from BBC News - Wo...
Rescued Chinese miners 'feel reborn' after harrowing ordeal
Two Chinese miners have described how they survived while trapped underground for two weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M78EyS
US actress Jane Fonda to get Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award
The 83-year-old Hollywood royalty is also known as an active climate change campaigner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36j7nM6
Goldman Sachs boss takes $10m pay cut for 1MDB
David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund. from BBC News - World https://...
Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner
The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split. from BBC News - World http...
California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?
The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline
President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cdik5u
When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out
Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring
Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became ...
The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia
Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?
BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a59Q...
Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'
Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their famil...
Carlos Holmes Trujillo: Colombian defence minister dies with Covid-19
Carlos Holmes Trujillo was a key figure in Colombia's struggle against drug rings and armed groups. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Harriet Tubman: Biden moves to put anti-slavery activist on $20 bill
A plan to put the anti-slavery activist on the banknote was delayed under ex-President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tractor rally: India farmers clash with police in massive protest
Police in Delhi have used tear gas in some places to stop farmers from breaking barricades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a1BMzn
Scientists address myths over large-scale tree planting
Scientists propose 10 golden rules for restoring forests to maximise benefits for the planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qVLKcD
Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content
The company acknowledges its "Birdwatch" idea could be "messy", but says it is worth trying. from BBC News - World htt...
Australia Day: Thousands defy Covid rules in 'Invasion Day' protests
Several are arrested in "Invasion Day" rallies protesting against the day marking British colonisation. from BBC News - World ht...
Coronavirus: Carlos Slim, Latin America's richest man, tests positive
The 80-year-old Mexican telecoms mogul shows mild symptoms and is doing "very well", his son says. from BBC News - World https:/...
Trump impeachment: When will he go on trial in the Senate?
The former US president was impeached, accused of inciting a mob. Here's a guide to the next steps. from BBC News - World https://ift....
House delivers impeachment charge against Trump
Leaders in the House have brought their article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’
Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue
Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
Coronavirus: EU to tighten vaccine exports amid row with AstraZeneca
The EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQxz...
Covid-19: Five days that shaped the outbreak
Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the...
Harvey Weinstein case: Court okays $17m payout for accusers
The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NxwTqd
Biden adds South Africa to Covid travel bans
The restrictions come as Minnesota records the first US case of the Brazil Covid variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39hT8c5
Coronavirus in Zimbabwe: 'We need vaccines now'
Zimbabwean doctor Dixon Chibanda explains why it's so vital that Zimbabwe gets vaccines urgently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris
The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?
Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary
The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a3iE47
Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help
Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you. from BBC News - World https://...
Covid vaccines: Why some countries will have to wait until 2022
How are Covid-19 vaccines being distributed across the world? As some countries start vaccinating their populations, others are being left b...
Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks
When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30
Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes peopl...
Malka Leifer: Israel extradites ex-principal accused of child sex abuse in Australia
Malka Leifer is being flown to Australia, where she is accused of sexually assaulting schoolgirls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
Keira Knightley rules out sex scenes directed by men
The actress explains why she has a "no nudity clause" written into her movie contracts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39W...
Asia Argento accuses Fast and Furious director Rob Cohen of sexual assault
The actress says Cohen assaulted her while filming 2002 movie xXx, but he denies the claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sT7k39
China mine rescue: Nine found dead during rescue in Shandong province
The discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped underground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3offnnp
Flaming Lips stage unique 'space bubble' concert in Oklahoma
Both the band and their audience were inside individual inflatable bubbles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iKcJ7X
Earnings of wealthiest 10 men during pandemic 'could buy vaccines for all'
Billionaires' wealth has soared while the pandemic has plunged millions into poverty, Oxfam says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Uganda ordered to end Bobi Wine's house arrest
Soldiers prevented him leaving his house in case he organised protests against disputed elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p...
Protecting the last wild lions in Africa
Photographer George Logan highlights the decline of wild lions using conceptual images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c4Gjnr
Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash'
Several were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qM...
North Korea diplomat 'defects to South Korea': Reports
South Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo - an acting ambassador - fled to South Korea in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
China takes new foreign investment top spot from US
The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the world economic stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJ4ngQ
Covid-19: Mexican President López Obrador tests positive
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 67, announces he is receiving medical treatment for the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pj...
Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger
A bushfire casts smoke over Adelaide as other parts of Australia face their worst fire risk in a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'
A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far
Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days. from BBC News - World https://if...
Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'
People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39e5aU4
Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men
A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Zuckerberg's Biden problem
President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MgzxQC
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: 'My wife died giving birth to twins while we hid'
A father tells the BBC his tragic story of fleeing the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cb1...
Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment
The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East
Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'
BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen". from BBC News - World ...
Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?
It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak. from BBC News - World...
Covid: Israel vaccinates 16 to 18-year-olds ahead of exams
Israel has vaccinated more than a quarter of its population and now high school students are eligible. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid-19: US tops 25 million coronavirus cases
President Joe Biden has warned things will "continue to get worse before they get better". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Taiwan reports large incursion by Chinese warplanes for second day
China's moves coincide with the start of the Biden administration, which has shown support for Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://i...
US police vehicle ploughs into crowd watching 'burnouts'
Footage shows a police car apparently driving through a group at a street race in Washington state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption'
Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy. from BBC News - World https://i...
Australia man missing for 18 days 'survived on mushrooms'
Search efforts had been called off for Robert Weber, but he was reportedly found by a local MP. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qOkw...
Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder joins Fenerbahce
Mesut Ozil says he will be a "Gunner for life" after completing his move from Arsenal to Fenerbahce. from BBC News - World https...
Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique's second city Beira
Officials are assessing the scale of the damage and trying to restore power in parts of Beira. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MgTA1s
Covid: New Zealand reports first case in the community in months
The woman, who recently returned from Europe, had completed two weeks in isolation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a1p83h
JoJo Siwa: YouTube star 'never been this happy' after coming out
The teenage YouTube star is supported by fans and celebrities as she talks about her sexuality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LRk7...
McGregor v Poirier 2: Irishman shocked in UFC rematch at Fight Island
Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier wins their rematch at UFC 257 by technical knockout. from BBC Ne...
China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media
A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests
Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam
Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The homeless drug addict who became a history professor
Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring
Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iHLta1
Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US
President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p...
Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32LO6...
Vissarion: Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?
A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/398f...
Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qAAvWV
A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2...
Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse. from BBC News - World https://if...
Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Italian PM brands vaccine delay 'unacceptable'
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has warned he will take legal action against Pfizer and AstraZeneca. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Krystina Arielle: Star Wars supports High Republic host after racist abuse
Krystina Arielle, the host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, was attacked online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qGtR12
Krystina Arielle: Star Wars supports High Republic host after racist abuse
Krystina Arielle, the host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, was attacked online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qGtR12
Navalny protests: Hundreds arrested in string of protests across Russia
The arrest of the Kremlin's fiercest critic sparks a string of protests across Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/368Kivv
Sri Lanka Minister who promoted 'Covid syrup' tests positive
Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Sri Lanka's health minister, tested positive for Covid on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/367L3EV
Larry King: US TV legend who hosted 50,000 interviews
Larry King - who has died aged 87 - was one of the giants of US broadcasting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qOE1g6
US broadcaster Larry King dies aged 87
Larry King, giant of American broadcasting, dies aged 87 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/396XjYi
Loyal dog's six-day wait for poorly owner outside Turkish hospital
Boncuk waited outside a hospital in Turkey every day while her owner was being treated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iGyC8f
Alexei Navalny: Dozens detained in protests in eastern Russia
Russian authorities crack down on protests in support of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ZqVpx
Back inside the Wuhan market where Covid-19 was first traced
BBC China correspondent Robin Brant has visited the building housing Wuhan's famous 'wet' market. from BBC News - World https:...
Trudeau conveys Keystone pipeline 'disappointment' to Biden
Despite the revoking of the Keystone XL permit, the Canadian PM hails "a new era" in bilateral ties. from BBC News - World https...
Afghan war: Biden administration to review Trump's Taliban deal
Officials say they want to check the group are "living up to its commitments" as violence continues. from BBC News - World https...
Uganda's Yoweri Museveni overcomes Bobi Wine challenge - for now
President Yoweri Museveni sees off another challenger despite the expectation surrounding Bobi Wine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Islamic State tries to shore up relevance with Iraq carnage
Despite their territorial defeat, the extremists are striving to prove they still matter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nl3aRc
National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park
Photographs of hundreds of National Guard members sheltering underground sparked anger among lawmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift....
What next for Trump - and Trumpism?
Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y5nT...
Wuhan marks its anniversary with triumph and denial
In the city where the virus first emerged there is now an insistence that it came from elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/364...
How Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home is celebrating
Celebrations broke out across Ballina when Biden's presidential victory was declared - and for the young people of the town, it meant th...
Rémy Julienne: Stunt king to the stars who fell to Covid
Rémy Julienne was one of the world's top stunt artists, devising crashes and collisions in 1,400 films. from BBC News - World https://...
Covid hand-outs: How different countries pay if you are sick
As the UK rejects £500 Covid pay outs, how are others countries getting people to stick to the rules? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Week in pictures: 16-22 January 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/399oamE
Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger
The tennis player, now a pastor, has faced widespread condemnation for her LGBT views. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3izqgiN
Central African Republic declares emergency as rebels surround Bangui
Central African Republic, two-thirds controlled by rebels, is "at grave risk" the UN envoy says. from BBC News - World https://i...
Trump 'prank-called by Piers Morgan impersonator'
The TV presenter says Mr Trump went on with the conversation, believing it to be Morgan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qHXqzk
Honduran abortion law: Congress moves to set total ban 'in stone'
Critics say requiring 75% of Congress to alter the total ban would make a change almost impossible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student 'sorry' after disappearing in France
Diary Sow, who raised concern by failing to return to school in Paris, had been "on a little break". from BBC News - World https...
Japan insists Olympics are on track as doubts grow
Tokyo 2020 organisers are hopeful a successful Covid vaccine rollout will allow them to host the Games, as a report casts further doubt on t...
Indonesia plane crash probe focusses on autothrottle
It's still unclear why Sriwijaya Air SJ182 crashed, but it previously had issues with the autothrottle. from BBC News - World https://...
Chinese miners to remain trapped at least two more weeks
The rescue of the surviving workers in a collapsed Chinese mine will take at least two more weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
China falling short of US trade deal targets
The country agreed to buy $200bn worth of US goods in a trade agreement signed one year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sLVtUv
Trump impeachment: Republicans seek delay until February
Members of the ex-president's party say he deserves "a full and fair process that respects his rights". from BBC News - Worl...
Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia
The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Julie Payette: Canada governor general quits amid bullying claims
The Queen's representative says she is sorry for the lack of a healthy work environment at her office. from BBC News - World https://i...
Paula Badosa: Australian Open player 'sorry' after revealing she has Covid
Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Iraq bombing: IS says it was behind deadly suicide attacks in Baghdad
The jihadists said the biggest bombing in Iraq's capital for three years was aimed at Shia Muslims. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic
The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Steinmetz trial: Swiss verdict for tycoon in Guinea mine corruption trial
The trial of Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is seen as the biggest corruption case in mining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39X...
Facebook's Oversight Board to rule on Trump ban
The new board will decide whether the former president can use Facebook and Instagram again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sJ3s4F
Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine
Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say. from BBC News - World https:...
Bridgerton second series 'exciting', says writer
The author behind the book speaks exclusively to the BBC about the news of a second series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o4sqbk
Covid-19: Caring for five younger siblings at age 25
Vanessa Pérez, 25, and her siblings lost their mother to Covid. She's now the primary caregiver. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Manaus: Brazil's city on the Amazon river buckles under second Covid wave
Doctors in the Amazon's biggest city, Manaus, are struggling to control rising numbers of deaths and cases. from BBC News - World http...
President Biden and unity: Can the next generation unify America?
Democrat Ala'a and Republican Caleb, both 16, on whether President Biden's call for unity can be achieved. from BBC News - World h...
The vehicle that got a village smiling
When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p8XibI
Ghana 'baby-harvesting syndicate' arrested
Doctors, nurses, mothers and social workers are apprehended after babies were sold for $5,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LLAJvA
UK and EU in row over bloc's diplomatic status
The EU's top representative in London is not being given the same privileges as other ambassadors. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Serum Institute: Fire at world's largest vaccine producer kills five
The company says production of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has not been affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/360J...
Biden inauguration leaves QAnon believers in disarray
Followers of the baseless conspiracy theory are split over failed inauguration day predictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o453...
Biden to sign 10 executive orders to tackle Covid
He will order increased vaccinations, more testing and expanded production of essential equipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
Inside Biden's new-look Oval Office
Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2Vh5b
Biden inauguration: Katy's anthem, Bernie's mittens and other offbeat moments
A poet laureate, a fist bump and lots of winter clothing - all the things you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p6Z...
Coronavirus: Hungary first in EU to approve Russian vaccine
Its health authorities give preliminary approval to the Russian-developed Sputnik V coronavirus jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Italian coastguard recover huge whale carcass
They were led to the dead mammal by a young whale calf in distress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qFFnd4
Iraq attack: Twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad kill 13
The attackers detonated explosive belts at a clothing market in Tayaran Square, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ivCadr
Australia Day row: PM Morrison criticises Cricket Australia over words' removal
Scott Morrison criticises Cricket Australia for dumping references to the controversial holiday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Zg...
Star-studded concert marks Joe Biden's inauguration
Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Katy Perry all play the Celebrating America concert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MaPy...
China's telecom giants ask for Wall Street relisting
The New York Stock Exchange has already changed its mind several times about delisting the companies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The story of Trump's last day and Biden's inauguration
A look back at the moments that defined a historic day in the US capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bRLUxk
Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together'
The new US vice-president speaks of the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America. from BBC News - World https://i...
Manila police chief faces sack over rape probe
Was Christine Dacera raped and murdered? Differing accounts of her death have caused outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o3WJ1u
Elephants counted from space for conservation
Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sK...
Coronavirus: How President Biden plans to tackle the pandemic
America's new president has promised to spend $1.9tn on combatting Covid-19, with a pledge to vaccinate 100 million people in his first ...
Covid: Israel vaccine fears 'out of context and inaccurate'
Israel is likely to be the first country to see an impact from vaccination - but it is still too early. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Race in South Africa: 'We haven't learnt we are human beings first'
A teacher was charged with fraud for describing himself as "African". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39MRtuo
Do you 'Zoom lunch' with home-working colleagues?
Some firms are encouraging staff who are working from home to take their lunch breaks together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p4fx...
Biden inauguration: Global media consider 'colossal challenge'
The US's allies - and enemies - have been setting out their hopes for the new administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sH...
Yellow: K-pop artist Lim Kim bites back against stereotypes
Lim Kim says her music challenges prejudices about Asian women and attacks Orientalism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LPv9rX
Joe Biden inauguration: 46th US president takes oath of office
The new president is sworn into office by Chief Justice John G Roberts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XXgpcZ
Kamala Harris sworn in as vice-president
Kamala Harris is sworn in as US's first female, Black and south Asian vice-president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p0SKEk
President Joe Biden inauguration speech: 'Democracy has prevailed'
Joe Biden makes his inaugural address as the 46th president of the United States. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p4euPE
Trump: 'I wish new administration great luck and success'
Outgoing US President tells his supporters that "we will be back in some form". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qF7mdc
Biden inauguration: New president to be sworn in amid Trump snub
Joe Biden's inauguration as 46th US president will mark a new chapter from Donald Trump's legacy. from BBC News - World https://if...
Madrid explosion leaves two dead
At least two people have died in a suspected gas blast that destroyed four floors of a building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LQv...
Tunisia youths warned over riots amid Covid curfew
Protests continued for a fifth night over high unemployment and an economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y0cCf3
South Africa 'Dr Death' row: Clinics defend Basson's right to practise
The cardiologist, who works in Cape Town, once headed the apartheid-era secret germ warfare programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Trump leaves Washington, snubbing inauguration
Donald Trump and his wife Melania depart on Marine One hours ahead of his successor Joe Biden's inauguration. from BBC News - World ht...
Sibusiso Moyo: Zimbabwe foreign minister dies from Covid-19
The southern African state has recorded a surge in cases since the end of the festive season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sOXH5J
Navalny video: Putin palace claims reach millions for jailed critic
The jailed opposition figure alleges the property was paid for "with the largest bribe in history". from BBC News - World https:...
Prada drops Chinese actress over alleged surrogacy row
The actress has been accused of abandoning children she had through a surrogate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bSh5bO
Jack Ma makes first appearance since October
Fears had grown over the Alibaba founder's whereabouts because of pressure from Chinese authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight
The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trump pardons Bannon in final acts of clemency
Donald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president. from BBC News - World https://if...
Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office
The new president will take the oath of office in a Washington DC fortified against any civil unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Audi to make electric cars with China's oldest carmaker FAW
FAW counts Red Flag limousines, used by China's communist party leaders, among its products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sI6...
SLS: Nasa finds cause of 'megarocket' test shutdown
An issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa's new "megarocket". from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: Why South Africa has yet to roll out vaccines
South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: French students highlight pandemic's mental health toll
Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece
The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges
With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal? from BBC N...
Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer
Cancer patient Luke Grenfell-Shaw completes the first part of his round-the-world challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KvJXvh
Epiphany: Orthodox Christians across Russia brave icy dip
Orthodox Christians take an icy dip to commemorate a special day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nb2JJ8
Thai woman jailed for record 43 years for criticising monarchy
The sentence is the country's harshest ever for insulting the monarchy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bSZfW5
Trump presidency: A flashback through four turbulent years
Donald Trump won a surprise victory in 2016 partly because he promised to shake things up. And boy, did he. from BBC News - World https://...
Stolen 500-year-old painting found in Naples cupboard
The artwork has been returned to an Italian museum - whose staff were unaware it was missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LCf6xJ
US historians on what Donald Trump's legacy will be
The last four years have been a whirlwind - we asked the experts to break down Trump's key moments. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Italy PM Conte faces crucial Senate vote to stay in power
The vote in Italy's upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sLRB67
Egyptian woman arrested for baking 'indecent' cakes
Photos of the cakes, some topped with genitalia fashioned out of fondant icing, went viral online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Japan: One dead as snowstorm causes 130-car pile-up
One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38XfS16
Tandav: Amazon drama apologises for Hindu offence
The Amazon Prime drama starring Saif Ali Khan was accused of 'deliberately mocking Hindu gods'. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Boeing 737 Max to be cleared to fly in Europe
The EU's aviation agency says clearance will be given next week for the aircraft, grounded after two crashes. from BBC News - World ht...
ONA: Vegan restaurant becomes first in France to get Michelin star
ONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Surat accident: Truck crushes 16 migrant workers to death in India
They were sleeping on the pavement next to a motorway when a truck ran them over in Gujarat state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Migrant caravan: Mexico presses US to reform immigration policies
The Mexican president spoke out as thousands gather in Guatemala en route to Mexico and the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39IIA...
Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on
Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out
A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse. from BBC News - World https://if...
Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack
Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't
Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
The schoolboy who witnessed a colonial massacre
The shooting dead of striking miners in 1949 continues to have resonance in Nigeria today. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXmmB2
How a robot investigator searched 60 million files
Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35P6...
Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested as clashes continue
Demonstrators angered by high unemployment and an economic crisis clash with police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ir089t
Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order
The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sBRK...
Conquering K2 in winter 'together'
The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Fear of mass starvation
Conflict in the Ethiopia region has created a "dire" situation, an official said in leaked notes. from BBC News - World https://...
Uganda election: Internet restored but social media blocked
Online services were restricted ahead of last week's vote, and social media remains blocked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHE...
Australian Open 2021: 'No special treatment' for tennis players in Melbourne
Tennis players living under strict quarantine rules before the Australian Open will get "no special treatment", says Victorian pre...
Github apologises for firing Jewish employee who warned about 'Nazis'
The Jewish employee had warned co-workers about the danger of Nazis during the Capitol Riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQq3Ot
Aditya Singh: Man found 'living in airport for three months' over Covid fears
Aditya Singh was reportedly afraid to fly due to Covid-19, so lived in Chicago's O'Hare airport. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official
The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zKfJO
Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal
A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35PI3Nq
Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic
Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US
Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trapped Chinese miners' note sparks hopes for rescue
Rescuers say at least 12 workers are alive a week after an explosion blocked the mine's exit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nV...
Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend
China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?
He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines
A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bUry...
Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital
As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleague...
Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers
Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qAAvWV
Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president
Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy
Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2...
US in Somalia: 'We still need the Americans for security'
A partial withdrawal of US troops from Somalia is coming at a critical time for the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bNCanz
Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?
Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sHk...
Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests
Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration. from BBC News - World https://if...
Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back
'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd. ...
Alexei Navalny: What happened when he returned to Russia?
The prominent Kremlin critic was detained moments after arriving in Moscow, and wasn't allowed to bring his lawyer with him. from BBC ...
Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan
The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown. from BBC News - World htt...
Covid-19: Australian Open competitors practice in isolation hotels
Some competitors must stay in their hotel rooms, following positive Covid cases on inbound flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Lai Chi-Wai raises HK$5.2m for charity climbing Nina Towers
Former climbing champion Lai Chi-Wai raised HK$5.2 million for spinal cord patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38QjHoA
Jailed music producer Phil Spector dies at 81
Spector transformed pop music with his "wall of sound", but in 2009 was jailed for killing actress Lana Clarkson. from BBC News ...
Obituary: Phil Spector
The producer who transformed pop music and died while serving a jail sentence for murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XLg3pQ
Greek sailing official quits after Olympic champion's sex abuse claim
Aristeidis Adamopoulos quits but denies wrongdoing after allegations from a sailing gold medallist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'Clashes kill 48 people' in Sudan's Darfur region
Fighting erupted after a man was stabbed in a row between two men from different ethnic groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38RHF...
Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader due to fly home
The opposition leader has been recovering in Germany, but expects arrest when he lands in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bO...
Indonesia earthquake: Heavy rain hampers search for survivors
The death toll has now risen to 73 following the powerful tremor on Sulawesi island on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTJdNW
Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic
The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says. from BBC News - World ht...
Biden inauguration: Executive orders to reverse Trump policies
The new president will repeal Trump travel bans and re-join the Paris climate accord after being sworn in. from BBC News - World https://i...
Uganda election: Bobi Wine 'fearful for life' after Museveni win
The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3swtpUY
Fighting for the Parthenon marbles
In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlie...
Afghanistan conflict: Female judges shot dead in Kabul
The two women were targeted by gunmen while travelling to their office in a vehicle, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid-19 cases force Australian Open players into lockdown
Dozens of top players are forced to isolate for 14 days, throwing their preparations into disarray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer
The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sz...
Dr Dre: Rap legend returns home after brain aneurysm
In a tweet, fellow rapper Ice-T said he had spoken to Dr Dre, who was "safe and looking good". from BBC News - World https://ift...
Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government
In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Instagrammers who worry Iran
From "extreme" selfies to dancing to pop - the fun posts considered a crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y0fN6B
Are women let down by period trackers?
Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
How Gambia is grappling with gruesome past under Yahya Jammeh
Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image. from BBC News - World https...
Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?
Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The man startling millions of starlings with lasers
During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings. fro...
Covid-19: France begins 6pm curfew
Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oTmKBV
Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island
Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nR...
SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test
The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time. from BBC News - World https:...
Capitol riots: What are far-right Trump supporters saying?
Members of the extreme right are searching for new online homes, amid paranoia that they are being ‘set up’ by the authorities. from BBC N...
ICYMI: Spacing out and a famous frozen waterfall
From a fitness-obsessed sausage dog to other news in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain
Till now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nQe51Y
Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests
National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35LTy...
Uganda: Veteran leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner
But his main rival Bobi Wine claims vote-rigging and vows to produce evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Bjwge
Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out
The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkPdko
Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns
Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India to begin first round of massive Covid vaccination programme
Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L...
Covid in California: The state is struggling to contain the virus
California's poor residents are among those hardest hit by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LV3pSw
Trump's Christian supporters and the march on the Capitol
Christian supporters of President Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38JRY98
Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style'
An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation
For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced. from BBC News - World https:...
US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
The BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden's administratio...
Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance
New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3snXBBA
Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda
Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MYyWmT
Dutch Rutte government to resign over child welfare fraud scandal
Mark Rutte's cabinet is to resign after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems. from BBC News - World https:/...
German sports doctor jailed over blood doping scandal
Mark Schmidt masterminded an international doping ring exposed by police in "Operation Aderlass". from BBC News - World https://...
Nazi Buchenwald camp no place for sledging, authorities warn
German officials say some people have used Buchenwald mass graves as a toboggan run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nNS7fQ
Uganda elections 2021: Museveni takes early lead as Bobi Wine cries foul
President Museveni's rival alleges the internet shutdown allows for rigging in the election count. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Joe the pigeon spared by Australia after leg tag found to be fake
Officials will take no further action after concluding the bird is "highly likely to be Australian". from BBC News - World https...
North Korea: Kim Jong-un oversees huge military showcase
Planes, missiles and marching troops are on show as North Korean state media broadcasts a massive parade. from BBC News - World https://if...
NYC bendy bus left dangling from overpass in Bronx
Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o...
Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement
Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement. from BBC News - World https://...
Salvador Cienfuegos: Mexico clears ex-defence minister over US drugs link claims
Salvador Cienfuegos's arrest by US investigators last year caused a rift between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Several dead and hundreds injured in Indonesia
At least seven people are killed and hundreds injured in a quake on Sulawesi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkQk3J
Thailand allows visitors to play golf in quarantine
At six resorts, visitors will be able to play golf, rather than just having to isolate in their rooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Trump takes final swipe at China's biggest companies
With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans. from BBC News - World https://ift...
North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile
The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39vjdna
US has conceded too much to Taliban, says Afghan vice-president
The Afghan vice-president tells the BBC that the latest US troop withdrawal will lead to violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package
The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K...
China’s pressure and propaganda - the reality of reporting Xinjiang
In addition to heavy restrictions on journalists in the Xinjiang region, China alleges “fake news”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Taliban cracks down on 'costly' polygamy
The group's leader in Afghanistan says the practice is "inviting criticism". It's also proving expensive. from BBC News ...
Rajini Chandy: The 69-year-old Indian actress trolled for ‘too sexy’ photos
Rajini Chandy, a southern Indian actress, has raised hackles in a state where women still dress modestly. from BBC News - World https://if...
Villarejo: The rise and fall of the Spanish state's secret fixer
An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39vaFg4
German chancellor race: The men vying for Merkel's job
Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oY...
Uganda social media row raises question over regulation in Africa
There will be increasing tension between the platforms and African governments, analysts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35JypMl
Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil
A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KdPmH0
Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion
Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qjkJiQ
India's Kumbh Mela festival begins amid Covid concerns
Thousands of Hindus arrive for the bathing festival despite warnings to stay away during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Armie Hammer: Actor pulls out of film over 'vicious' online abuse
Armie Hammer dismisses supposedly leaked messages and says he can now not be apart from his children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Italy political crisis erupts over EU Covid spending
Prime Minister Conte's government is torpedoed by ex-PM Renzi pulling ministers from his party out. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trump impeachment: President faces Senate trial after historic second charge
The US president could be barred from holding public office again after his second impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XGyh...
Australia to kill US pigeon that crossed Pacific
Officials say the bird, which is thought to have travelled on a cargo ship, is a biosecurity risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
US pet food recalled after 70 dogs die and others fall sick
Tests on the pet food have shown potentially unsafe levels of aflatoxins, a by-product of mould. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iiI...
Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy
Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership. from BBC News - World ...
Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China
The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35E1A37
Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'
Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qw1Aun
Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting
The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in a remote cave is thought to be 45,000 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nGY7Y2
Flint water crisis: Michigan charges ex-governor Rick Snyder
It follows a new investigation into the deadly contamination of water in the Michigan city in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
How did the pilot survive this plane crash?
Surveillance footage shows the moment a plane fell out of the sky in Oyster Bay, New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bCsoF1
New York City is latest to cut Trump business ties
The Trump Organization has contracts with the city to run skating rinks, a carousel and a golf course. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Capitol riots: Did Trump's words at rally incite violence?
Donald Trump stands accused of inciting violence that left five people dead. So what did the president say? from BBC News - World https://...
Moment Trump impeached for second time
The US House of Representatives has voted with a trial due to begin in the Senate in the coming days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president
Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump: 'Violence and vandalism have no place in our country'
US President Donald Trump called on his supporters to make their voices heard peacefully. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lww8wT
Trump impeachment: What happens to impeached presidents?
Johnson, Nixon and Clinton: Mr Trump follows three US presidents who have already faced impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest
Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders
Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy, from BBC News - World https://i...
Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?
Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?
The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qjIp6U
Capitol riots: How many arrests so far?
How many rioters have been arrested so far - and who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35yK945
Syria war: Suspected Israeli strikes on Iran-linked targets 'kill dozens'
Israeli aircraft reportedly attacked a series of Iran-linked targets in eastern Syria overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ibk...
Investigation after 'Nazi monkey' appears in Russian circus
Images appear to show a monkey wearing a Nazi uniform performing at a state circus last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38CXzOj
Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader says he will fly home
Alexei Navalny says he will fly back on 17 January, months after he was sent to Germany for treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Bruce Willis admits 'error of judgement' over face mask
The Die Hard actor was reportedly asked to leave an LA store for refusing to wear a face covering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake
An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder". from BBC News - World http...
Wonder Woman 1984: Actress Lilly Aspell reveals how a chance encounter led her to the role
Lilly Aspell got the Wonder Woman 1984 part despite never acting before and does all her own stunts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Lisa Montgomery: US executes only woman on federal death row
Lisa Montgomery, who killed a pregnant woman and took her baby, died by lethal injection in Indiana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
YouTube suspends Donald Trump's channel
The Google-owned service said the president had broken its rules over the incitement of violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oF...
Shincheonji: Korean sect leader found not guilty of breaking virus law
Lee Man-hee was however found guilty of embezzlement and handed a suspended jail term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nJa6nD
YFN Lucci: US rapper wanted in Atlanta for suspected murder
Police in Atlanta want to question YFN Lucci, 29, over a fatal shooting in the city last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35B7n...
Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump
A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective
Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective than previous data suggested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38...
Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech
The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Kelly Craft: US cancels top envoy's visit to Taiwan
The trip planned by Donald Trump's outgoing administration had infuriated China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oIX0sa
Philippines: Anti-'drug war' priest charged with sedition
A vocal anti-"drug war" Catholic priest in the Philippines is to stand trial on charges of sedition. from BBC News - World https...
Is this the world's smartest face mask?
Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LGh2EW
Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign
The 86-year-old name will disappear in Australia from July, after a campaign by Aboriginal groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades
Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people
Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3si...
Kuwait's stateless man who set himself alight
Hamad had descended into despair, one of a Kuwaiti community denied rights for generations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35DtMU2
Viewpoint: Global media's Nigeria abductions coverage 'wrong'
Novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani criticises coverage of the kidnapping of schoolchildren. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i9ZQE8
Is seeing your doctor on online working?
The coronavirus pandemic has helped spark a boom in virtual doctor's visits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39o48DS
Covid: Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time
More than a third of people using screens more in lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Lebanon to impose 11-day curfew as hospitals struggle
People will be forbidden from leaving their homes from Thursday and must rely on food deliveries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nK...
Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student disappears in France
An investigation is opened into the disappearance of Diary Sow who has not been seen since 4 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Florida manatee with 'Trump' etched on back prompts investigation
An investigation is launched after the marine mammal was found with the president's name on its body. from BBC News - World https://if...
India's top court puts controversial farm laws on hold
Farmers have been camped outside capital Delhi demanding the repeal of the laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LFGGJW
Lisa Montgomery: Judge halts execution of only woman on US death row
The judge orders a mental competency hearing to be held - just hours before the scheduled execution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Irish mother and baby homes report to be published
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the findings of the report are a "shocking and difficult read". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Kelly Craft: US envoy's 'last minute' Taiwan visit angers China
The trip comes as Washington lifts long-standing curbs on official interactions with Taipei. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MNiUMy
China: Make-up wipes ad pulled over victim-blaming claims
The Chinese ad sparked outrage for allegedly implying that women were to blame for unwanted attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Firms scrap political donations over Capitol riots
Many companies say they won't donate to Senators who refused to certify President-elect Biden's win. from BBC News - World https:/...
Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged
Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xubb8k
US private equity firm eyes stake in All Blacks
New Zealand's national treasure has burned through nearly half of its cash reserves due to lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know
Five things you need to know about Uganda's divisive election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sjiayY
Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas
British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LIoM9i
Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline
Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Danke Apartment: The 'broken eggshell' that left young Chinese homeless
The Danke housing controversy has exposed the vulnerability of young workers in China's cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Hindu shrine desecration: Can Pakistan protect its religious minorities?
The destruction of a sacred shrine by a mob has left Pakistan's Hindu minority feeling vulnerable. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list
Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna
Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K67rXv
Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure'
Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MKB0Ph
Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion
A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Being a TikTok influencer without the internet
Wasil lives in Jammu Kashmir and for more than a year the Indian government has blocked connectivity in the region. from BBC News - World ...
Capitol riots: FBI warnings amid fears of more pro-Trump violence
Law enforcement officials warn of plans to hold armed protests before Joe Biden's inauguration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border
Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i4...
Trump impeachment move: Democrats start push to oust US president
A charge accuses the president of "incitement of insurrection" for his role in deadly Capitol riots. from BBC News - World https...
Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman heralded as 'a hero'
Footage of the riot shows Mr Goodman lure a mob away from the Senate and the lawmakers hiding inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Sri Lanka: War monument to be rebuilt after hunger strike
A memorial to Tamils killed in Sri Lanka's civil war is to be rebuilt after protests at its demolition. from BBC News - World https://...
Uganda elections 2021: Facebook shuts government-linked accounts
The government accuses the social media giant of bias days before hotly contested elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39pQQqn
Why this female garbage truck driver hopes more women will join her
Belinda Janson hopes she won't be the only woman driving garbage trucks in Ipswich, Australia, for long. from BBC News - World https:/...
'Your move, Mr President': North Korea sets the stage for Biden
Kim Jong-un says he wants more and better weapons - so how will the next US president respond? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nywOik
California prison break: Six inmates on run after improvised rope escape
The "armed and dangerous" men used an improvised rope made of braided sheets to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sh...
Pope Francis backs women's roles in Catholic services
Pope Francis welcomes women performing Catholic rites, though they cannot become priests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q82jBr
Yemen war: US to designate Houthi rebels as terrorist organisation
Aid groups say it may threaten operations in areas where millions of people are facing starvation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o...
William Burns: Biden nominates veteran diplomat as CIA director
William Burns, who served for three decades as a diplomat, was key in reaching the Iran nuclear deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ugandans warned not to eat dead fish washed ashore
This comes after a large-scale death of fish was reported on Lake Victoria and the River Nile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K2Bu2g
Which country has been hit hardest by coronavirus?
Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vkUT6Z
In pictures: Storm Filomena hits Spain as Greeks bask in heatwave
Spain has seen heavy snow and plunging temperatures, while in Greece it is unusually warm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3buhEs6
China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars
The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcb3Xd
Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support
The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Snow storms bring deadly chaos to Japan
Japan is hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight and bringing some regions to a standstill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Beny Steinmetz: Mining billionaire goes on trial in Geneva
Beny Steinmetz denies allegations of corruption over a major mining deal in Guinea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XqlTwy
Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship
Trump National in Washington DC is stripped of the 2022 US PGA Championship, with organisers saying using the course would be "detrimen...
Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes
Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39j...
China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions
Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?
Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sgbl1s
Kyrgyzstan election: Sadyr Japarov looks set for landslide victory
Early results show Sadyr Japarov with 80% - and could see him enjoy sweeping new presidential powers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump impeachment: Democrats prepare to act over Capitol riot
The House of Representatives could vote on Tuesday on whether to impeach Donald Trump, Democrats say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Storm Filomena: Spain races to clear snow before temperatures drop
The government says it has taken extra measures to ensure Covid vaccines get distributed as planned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Indonesia landslide: Rescuers buried as they help victims
Two landslides hit the same village in Indonesia within hours, leaving emergency teams trapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3pU...
Six rangers killed in DR Congo's Virunga National Park
Mai-Mai militia group is being blamed for the ambush at a famous park where endangered gorillas live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Indonesia Sriwijaya Air crash: Distraught relatives await news
Information is emerging about those on board the Sriwijaya Air flight that crashed off Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38v...
Twitter deletes China embassy's Xinjiang 'emancipation' tweet
China had claimed its birth control policies - widely seen as a crackdown - gave women more freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India allege racist abuse in third Australia Test
Cricket Australia apologises to India and investigates claims visiting players were subjected to racist abuse from fans during the third Tes...
ICYMI: A ‘singing’ lake and a lava fountain
From some chilled out phenomena to feeling the heat in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The secret artists creating miniature buildings for street mice
From record stores to pharmacies, secret artist group AnonyMouse have been creating little places for mice. from BBC News - World https://...
Indonesia Boeing 737 passenger plane crash site found, Navy says
Ships with navy divers are sent to the site where a plane is believed to have plunged into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pakistan power cut plunges country into darkness
Officials appeal for calm but warn it could take several hours before electricity is fully restored. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Viewpoint: What the Capitol riot means for US foreign policy
President-elect Joe Biden needs to unite his nation to fix US policy abroad, Jonathan Marcus writes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Singapore: Why these defiant 'nail house' owners refuse to sell
A block of luxury flats in Singapore is being built around two homes whose owners refuse to move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MP...
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