Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court to face fresh charges
Ms Suu Kyi was told she faces fresh charges a month after she was detained during a military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
'It's about time': Director Zhao makes history
Chloe Zhao, director of Nomadland, is hailed as a "huge inspiration for young Asian girls". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
In pictures: Globes stars still shine without red carpet
Images from the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony split between Los Angeles and New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kvZ...
Hyunjin: K-pop star suspended for school bullying sparks debate
The singer of South Korean boy band Stray Kids is accused of being verbally abusive while in middle school. from BBC News - World https://...
Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dUxPQF
Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop
Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Cape Town: Pictures of how Muslim worship helps quell South African ganglands
A team of Islamic scholars in South Africa is on a mission to some dangerous and drug-infested areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: The misleading claims about an Indian remedy
A traditional herbal remedy said to "cure" Covid has resurfaced, but there's no evidence it works. from BBC News - World htt...
Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'
Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says. from BBC News - World h...
Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher
Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://i...
The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia
A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37UP...
Afghanistan: A year of violence on the road to peace
On the anniversary of the US-Taliban deal, Afghanistan finds itself in a precarious state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ObK0O3
Iran nuclear deal: Tehran rules out informal talks on reviving accord
Tehran insists the US must lift all of its unilateral sanctions before talks can resume. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NFjXiJ
Denver family wows neighbourhood with snow art
The Mosley family spent 10 hours creating this colourful snake sculpture out of snow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uCJYzE
Inter Milan owners close Chinese side Jiangsu
Chinese Super League champions Jiangsu FC - who have the same owners as Inter Milan - "cease operations". from BBC News - World ...
Myanmar coup: Death toll rises as police crack down on protesters
Police have fired on protesters in Myanmar, on the deadliest day since rallies against the country's coup began. from BBC News - World...
CPAC: Trump to return to political stage at conservative conference
The former US president will address the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Doctor joins Zoom court hearing while operating on patient
Medical officials in California say they will investigate surgeon Scott Green. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sAMFjy
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Blinken says US concerned about atrocities
Human rights violations have taken place in Tigray region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
Hong Kong charges 47 activists in largest use yet of new security law
The pro-democracy figures are accused of "subversion" under the controversial security legislation. from BBC News - World https:...
Myanmar coup: Casualties rise as police step up crackdown
Police fire live rounds, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse anti-coup rallies in several cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Dominican Republic announces plans for Haiti border fence
The 380km barrier will curb the flow of illegal migrants, drugs and stolen vehicles, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift...
New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment
New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide. from BBC News - World https://i...
Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://if...
Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade
A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty?
President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bN2FIo
Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world
The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s
A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king
A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O5...
Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'
Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one. from BBC News - World https:/...
El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele?
While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab
The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uDjMVB
Covid-19: Belgium prisoners quarantined after virus outbreak
All inmates at Namur prison have been confined to their cells amid the virus outbreak, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery
The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uD...
Jamal Khashoggi: How intelligence report could dent US-Saudi ties for years
The release of the US intelligence probe into the Khashoggi murder deepens diplomatic difficulties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
LeBron vs Zlatan: Who won the politics bout?
"I will never shut up," James tells Ibrahimovic in political activism spat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r0uOlJ
Indian man killed by his own rooster during cockfight
The man had tried to stop the bird escaping when he was struck in the groin by a knife on the animal's leg. from BBC News - World http...
Myanmar coup: Security forces intensify protest crackdown
Unconfirmed local reports suggest a woman was shot during Saturday's demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b1k0Ok
Venice: Low tides leave canals dry
In stark contrast to floods in December, some of the city's boats and gondolas are beached. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3su2V...
Nigeria kidnappings: Hunt for 300 girls as second abducted school group freed
Some 317 girls remain missing in Zamfara state, but 42 people abducted in Niger state are freed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sBg...
Coronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote
The coronavirus aid plan passes despite total Republican opposition, but must now go to the Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'in good spirits' after latest treatment
The golfer received successful "follow-up procedures" following Tuesday's serious car crash in LA. from BBC News - World htt...
Haiti prison escape: Hundreds of inmates flee from Croix-des-Bouquets jail
The prison's director is among 25 people killed in the mass escape near the capital, Port-au-Prince. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon
Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth
James Le Mesurier fell to his death in Istanbul in 2019 with a sense that Syrian and Russian disinformation had destroyed his reputation. ...
The Dissident: Jamal Khashoggi documentary points finger at Saudi Arabia's crown prince
The Dissident explores what happened to the Saudi journalist and who might have ordered his murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts
Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Mary Robinson 'made a big mistake' over Dubai princess
Princess Latifa Al Maktoum was previously described as "troubled" by the former Irish president. from BBC News - World https://i...
John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes
A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kzRKpl
Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'
Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4
Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?
Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - World http...
Texas sea turtles released back into sea after cold front eases
Thousands of "cold-stunned" turtles were rescued as temperatures dropped to record lows this month. from BBC News - World https:...
Mother drops children from window to escape Istanbul apartment fire
The four children were all caught by volunteers holding a blanket on the street in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3swZbk0
China celebrates colourful Lantern Festival
Villages and cities become a sea of bright light to mark the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing
An official report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the journalist's murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Japan gender equality minister opposes change on separate spouse surnames
Japan's Tamayo Marukawa signs a document opposing a move for separate surnames for married couples. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Twitter unveils 'super follow' feature
The network will enable users to charge for extra content such as bonus tweets and newsletters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uCfD...
The young girl who became pen-pal with Bollywood's biggest stars
A unearthed photo album uncovers personal letters from the biggest stars of the 1950s and 60s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qWt0db
Nigeria school attack: Hundreds of schoolgirls kidnapped in Zamfara
A teacher at a school in the north-western Zamfara state tells the BBC at least 300 girls were taken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Singapore: Briton jailed for breaking strict quarantine
Nigel Skea, 52, was jailed and fined for breaking hotel quarantine to meet his fiancée on another floor. from BBC News - World https://ift...
North Korea: Russian diplomats leave by hand-pushed trolley
The diplomats had no choice as Pyongyang has banned trains from leaving as part of Covid measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p...
Covid-19: Sri Lanka reverses 'anti-Muslim' cremation order
Critics said the forced burial order was intended to target minorities and did not respect religions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Melissa Caddick: Missing fraud suspect's foot found on Australian beach
The disappearance of Melissa Caddick - who is accused of stealing from investors - has flummoxed police. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a massacre in the sacred city of Aksum unfolded
Eritrean troops killed hundreds in Aksum in Ethiopia's Tigray region, witnesses tell Amnesty and the BBC. from BBC News - World https:...
Fijian rugby league players sing tribute to Sydney quarantine staff
The rugby league players performed a song from their balconies in hotel quarantine in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZOf...
Biden approves US airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria
The Pentagon said the strike on Syria was in response to an attack on US and coalition personnel in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://if...
K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message
K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis?
While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'Op Silent Viper': How an Indian rape suspect was caught after 22 years
The case went cold after the man accused disappeared following a brutal 1999 gang rape in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kmW...
Covid-19: US high school band students rehearse in individual bubbles
Wenatchee High School in Washington state found a creative way for their band students to practise safely. from BBC News - World https://i...
Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea
Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uAhFli
Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic
Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uzZyw0
Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads
Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canadian farmers advised to ditch palm oil after 'buttergate' row
The dairy group looking into the hard butter issue has called for a freeze on palm fats in cow feed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nergal: Polish metal singer accused of blasphemy appeals for legal funds
A photograph of Nergal stepping on a picture of the Virgin Mary led to charges of blasphemy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NBKflC
China denies requiring anal swabs from US diplomats
US media claims diplomats were made to undergo anal swabs to test for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pVxXlj
China's Xi declares victory in ending extreme poverty
Some have questioned China's definition of extreme poverty as earning less than $620 a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dM0...
Jamal Khashoggi: US to release declassified report on murder
Joe Biden plans to speak to the Saudi king as the report into the journalist's murder goes public. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Andrew Cuomo: Why is New York's governor facing controversy?
Mr Cuomo was once seen as a hero of the pandemic. Now he faces scrutiny from inside his party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37vw0pv
Armenia PM Nikol Pashinyan denounces 'attempted military coup'
He urges his supporters to gather in the capital Yerevan, after the army says he must resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NZGxlT
Princess Latifa urges UK police to reopen sister's kidnap case
Dubai ruler's captive daughter writes to British police about her sister's abduction 20 years ago. from BBC News - World https://i...
Myanmar coup: Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military
Facebook said deadly violence in Myanmar had brought about the need for the ban on the military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Lo...
Singapore: Police officer's wife admits to killing Myanmar maid
The domestic helper from Myanmar was reportedly tortured and starved before her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dIAjBF
Hit TV show Frasier to be revived after 20 years
Kelsey Grammer, who played Frasier Crane, will return but it is not known if other cast members will too. from BBC News - World https://if...
Man survives 14 hours 'clinging to sea rubbish'
Vidam Perevertilov's decision to swim towards a "black dot" - a life buoy - saved his life. from BBC News - World https://if...
Goldman Sachs: Bank boss rejects work from home as the 'new normal'
Remote working is "an aberration" that will be corrected as soon as possible says Goldman Sachs chief. from BBC News - World htt...
Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla
The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news
The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQQHYo
North Korea enslaved South Korean prisoners of war in coal mines
A report describes how prisoners of war are used as slave labour to generate money for the regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
Brazilian Amazon: Juma descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy
After the death of the last male member of an indigenous group, his grandchildren take an unusual step. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what's in it?
Democrats are working on a massive package of measures to help the US through the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3utHJP5
Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster
A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qTZ...
Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne?
Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
Viewpoint: Self-defence not the answer to Nigeria's kidnap crisis
The defence minister said people should at times provide their own security but it is not that easy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily
Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P0...
Kenya: A sustainable solution to locust swarms?
An NGO is training and paying communities in Kenya to catch locusts, so they can be turned into animal feed. from BBC News - World https:/...
The colourful fridges popping up on American streets
Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZLgP7h
Golfer Tiger Woods crash: Car found on side after rolling over
The champion golfer had to be cut free from the vehicle and was taken to hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3spdQ0i
Ghislaine Maxwell offers to give up UK and French citizenship for bail
The British socialite is in jail in New York awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aTnnqV
Amnesty strips Alexei Navalny of 'prisoner of conscience' status
Amnesty said it took the decision after complaints of "hate speech" by the Russian opposition leader. from BBC News - World http...
Ecuador jail fight: Dozens of inmates killed in gang war
The violence is thought to be linked to a battle for control of the jails after a gang leader's killing. from BBC News - World https:/...
Dozens of dolphins found dead on Mozambique beach
The cause of death is still unknown but a recent cyclone is among the theories being investigated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
New Zealand: Rescuers save 28 whales from stranding spot
Rescuers have successfully refloated 28 pilot whales on a notorious New Zealand beach, Farewell Spit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: WHO scheme Covax delivers first vaccines to Ghana
It is a milestone for the WHO scheme, which wants ensure the fair distribution of vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dLd2Pp
New Zealand: Pilot whales refloated at stranding spot
A group of 28 pilot whales are back in the sea after beaching themselves twice in two days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qOEijV
Malaysia deports Myanmar nationals despite court order
The High Court had earlier issued a stay to put the deportation on hold pending a Wednesday hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Franco: Melilla enclave removes last statue of fascist dictator on Spanish soil
Workers carry away the monument of the fascist dictator in the Spanish enclave of Melilla. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3keLPpC
China court orders man to pay wife for housework in landmark case
The landmark case has sparked debate as it shines a spotlight on housewives' unpaid labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NrsB...
Apple buys a company every three to four weeks
The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. from BBC News - World https://if...
Tiger Woods: Proud champion who bounced back
The man considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time has overcome many challenges in his career. from BBC News - World https:/...
Biden holds first foreign meeting with Canada's Justin Trudeau
"US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years," the Canadian prime minister said. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Syrian torture verdict expected in landmark German case
A man who fled Syria is accused in Germany of being a "cog in the wheel" of a state torture machine. from BBC News - World https...
The Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37IjLpr
Coronavirus: Do I send my child back to school?
President Biden wants most children in classrooms again by April - but do parents think that's safe? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Motera: The world's largest cricket stadium to host India-England Test
India's Motera stadium gives an unobstructed view of the pitch to 110,000 spectators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aMPCXU
Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death
Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Walker Swamp: The mission to restore an Australian wetland
Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Senegal's teenage jockey races to fame
Fallou Diop won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ktzQop
Priyanka Dewan: The roller-skating star who beat disability stigma
Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bv...
Collision between train and truck causes massive explosion in Texas
An 18-wheeler truck crashes with a freight car carrying gasoline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pUqqU0
Nine die after boat carrying family capsizes in Egypt lake
Several others are missing after the accident on a lake near the northern city of Alexandria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mf5UPU
Rebels deny killing Italian ambassador to DR Congo
The FDLR says the government is wrong to blame them for Luca Attanasio's "heinous assassination". from BBC News - World http...
Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Suspect pleads guilty
One of three men accused of assassinating Daphne Caruana Galizia gets a 15-year jail term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pO7Psm
Covid infection in Lagos 'may top Africa's official total'
An antibodies survey in Nigeria suggests millions, not thousands, have already had coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qQuS...
Disha Ravi: India activist, 22, granted bail by court
Disha Ravi's arrest for sharing a document intended to help farmers sparked widespread outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
North Korean man wandered for hours in DMZ amid South's security blunders
The man swam ashore and was ignored eight times on CCTV in the heavily fortified border zone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pS8tp6
Vanessa Bryant criticises Meek Mill for 'insensitive' Kobe Bryant lyric
She says lyrics for a leaked song are "extremely insensitive and disrespectful" to her family. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Nika Melia, Georgian opposition leader, is arrested at party HQ
Dramatic video shows Nika Melia barricaded in a room with supporters as police raid his party's HQ. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ebola vaccines arrive in Guinea after dust storm delay
These are the first cases in West Africa, five years after the end of the world's deadliest outbreak. from BBC News - World https://if...
Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia
Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams
A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dJA...
Boeing 777: Signs of 'metal fatigue' found on Denver plane engine
The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after its engine failed, scattering debris over homes below. from BBC News - World https://i...
Australia: Oldest rock art is 17,300-year-old kangaroo
Scientists determined the painting's age by examining ancient wasp nests around the artwork. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZDA...
500,000 deaths: The 'colourful' lives lost to Covid
The sheer scale of the US death toll is hard to comprehend - it helps to hear the individual stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Gender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be
Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline
Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aFQsFX
Sarika Kale: The sports star who could afford just one meal a day
Sarika Kale says she survived on instant noodles and chutney for years because that's all she could afford. from BBC News - World http...
Thousands dead but no prosecutions - why Liberia has not acted
Horrific tales dominate the history of Liberia's civil war but no-one has been put on trial there. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'
Canada is just the second country after the US to recognise China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide. from BBC News - World https://ift...
El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in US over 'drug trafficking'
Emma Coronel Aispuro's arrest comes two years after her husband was convicted in the US over his cartel. from BBC News - World https:/...
South Korea coronavirus: PM aims for 'herd immunity by autumn'
The prime minister says vaccinations are on track after criticism the country has been slow to start. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses
The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pSG4PL
Covid US death toll: Imagining what 500,000 lost lives look like
Half a million Americans have died of the coronavirus. Here's a look behind this grim milestone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Texas weather: Family of 11-year-old file lawsuit over his death
Cristian Pineda, 11, was found dead by his mother amid freezing temperatures last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pFAu2L
Woody Allen says doc is 'riddled with falsehoods'
A new film shows the director's daughter Dylan Farrow addressing claims of abuse, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
139-year-old Victorian house moved in San Francisco
The Victorian building was moved six blocks, but it was not a simple journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mbllsm
Italian ambassador to DR Congo killed in UN convoy attack
Luca Attanasio and two other people die after his UN convoy is attacked near Goma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kbFgUE
Kenya: Endangered giraffes killed by low power lines
The three that died were Rothschild's giraffes, one of the animal's most endangered subspecies. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: High Covid rates delay France and Germany easing
France and Germany struggle to get schools back to normal as infection rates remain high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sfzbtd
James Franco sexual misconduct case settled
A deal between the Hollywood actor and two former students at his acting school is reached. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ufsfhs
The Muppet Show: Disney adds content warning over 'negative stereotypes'
A disclaimer is running ahead of 18 episodes of The Muppet Show, which is streaming on Disney Plus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Christchurch earthquake: Memorial held for victims 10 years on
New Zealand's prime minister attends a service held in tribute to the 185 people who lost their lives. from BBC News - World https://i...
LGBT+ History Month: Matthew Mitcham's troubled path to historic Olympic gold
Matthew Mitcham made history in 2008, becoming the first openly gay male individual Olympic champion, but it was a troubled path on the way....
Myanmar coup: Protesters amass despite military warning
Protesters were undeterred by a statement warning they were heading down a path leading to "loss of life". from BBC News - World...
Varavara Rao: Jailed India activist, 81, granted temporary bail
Varavara Rao has been in poor health for months and spent over 150 days in hospital in the past year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani: 'This is not Vietnam'
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani told the BBC that he does not fear a military takeover by the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
United Airlines grounds planes after engine failure
The airline stops flying 24 planes after an engine burst into flames soon after take-off from Denver. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
UK: Myanmar military must release Suu Kyi
The military must respect the wishes of Myanmar's people, the foreign secretary will tell the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bitcoin keeps hitting new highs after Tesla backing
Having broken through the $50,000 level last week the cryptocurrency has extended its rally this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
China 'Sexy tea' shop apologises for calling women 'bargains'
The popular beverage chain had in the past also sold tea bags with the phrase "Master I want you". from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid: Australian Open fans criticised for 'booing vaccine'
A crowd's booing of a reference to Covid-19 vaccines is "disgusting", Australia's deputy PM says. from BBC News - World ...
Afghanistan's Ghani sees 'window of opportunity' for peace process
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ashraf Ghani discusses the "hard decision" on war and peace. from BBC News - World https...
Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead
Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Over-The-Rhine: Is this a model for urban renewal or a warning sign?
In Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine neighbourhood, does urban revitalisation come at a cost? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dAiMvu
The most important humanitarian gesture in decades?
Colombia has given protected status to almost one million Venezuelan migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37A5jQy
Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys'
Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZFHAK0
Pangong Lake: India and China complete pull-back of forces
The Pangong Lake is one area of an ill-defined border which has seen tensions flare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uiwoBp
Seven Niger election officials killed by land mine on poll day
It is not known whether the seven electoral commission employees who died were deliberately targeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Malcolm X family demands reopening of murder investigation
A letter from an ex-policeman alleges that New York police and the FBI conspired in the 1965 murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
France row as Lyon mayor keeps meat off school menus
The French government said the move by Lyon's mayor was an "insult" to farmers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37yTw4R
Israel pollution: Tar globs disfigure coast after oil spill
Israel warns residents to avoid beaches as it tries to track the ship behind the pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sfFIUU
Seven die in Nigerian Air Force plane crash near Abuja airport
The military plane crashed short of the runway in the capital Abuja, after reporting engine failure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Video shows US plane engine on fire
Passenger Chris Schnell filmed the burning engine from his seat before the flight made an emergency landing. from BBC News - World https:/...
Passengers describe 'explosion' as plane engine fails
Denver plane: Passengers describe moment engine failed from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NGvrC1
Covid: WHO pleads with Tanzania to start reporting cases
Tanzania is one of the few countries in the world to not publish data on Covid-19 cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dwJpRV
Three killed in New Orleans gun shop shooting
The local sheriff says a suspect shot two people, before being shot by others at the store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pF5TT1
Myanmar coup: Facebook deletes military's main news site
Tens of thousands again protest against the coup undeterred after two protesters died on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Kangaroo Island dunnart: Saving a bushfire-ravaged marsupial
Already critically endangered, Australia's Kangaroo Island dunnart has lost most of its habitat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success
Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uc2I8S
Australian PM is vaccinated as rollout begins
Scott Morrison received the Pfizer vaccine as Australia begins its nationwide inoculation programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Pablo Hasel: Luxury stores looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests
The arrest of the Catalan rapper has ignited a debate over freedom of speech in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKbP9
How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One
A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance. from BBC News - World https://ift....
How European businesses are adapting to Brexit
Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti
The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?
Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pzTekd
Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?
Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qDF...
Covid: 'Each one of these people mattered'
Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is using art to show the "depth and breadth" of Covid's US death toll. from BBC News - World htt...
Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit
Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37eJbLi
Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss
As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bird flu: Russia detects first case of H5N8 bird flu in humans
Workers have been infected at a poultry plant - but there is no sign of transmission between humans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Friedrich Karl Berger: US deports ex-concentration camp guard to Germany
Friedrich Karl Berger, 95, worked at the Nazi Neuengamme camp during World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dvtFhW
Covid: Anti-vaccination protesters rally in Australia
Protesters gather in Australia to oppose the launch of the country's coronavirus vaccine programme. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Wall Street Charging Bull sculptor Arturo Di Modica 'dies aged 80'
The bronze statue has become one of the most recognisable images of New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZFFs4Z
Myanmar coup: At least two killed as police disperse protesters
Reports from the scene say police used live ammunition at the rally in the city of Mandalay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NGOSe6
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady in women's final
Naomi Osaka cements her place as the outstanding star of the women's game by beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final for a f...
Covid: Anti-vaccination protests held in Australia ahead of rollout
The action comes days before the country is set to begin its rollout of coronavirus vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dwK99K
Covid-19: UK should send vaccines to poorer nations now - WTO chief
The head of the World Trade Organization says it is in richer countries' interest to share vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Women 'pose as grannies' to skip Florida vaccine queue
The two women wore glasses and wigs in order to try to receive a Covid-19 vaccine early in Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West split 'cordial and co-ordinated' - Perez Hilton
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says reports suggest Kim "had been over the marriage for a long time". from BBC News - World http...
Alexei Navalny: Putin critic loses appeal against jailing
It is the first of two scheduled appearances in court on Saturday for the prominent Putin critic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qE...
Alaska woman attacked by bear while using toilet
Shannon Stevens was shocked to find there was a bear behind when she used an outhouse in Alaska. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s7F...
Margaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder
She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic
Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried
The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Is business the 'path to peace' in the Middle East?
How peace between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain is reshaping business and the region's alliances. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Are migrants being influenced to enter the EU from vlogs?
Stephanie Hegarty meets the people sharing their story of trying to illegally enter the EU on social media. from BBC News - World https://...
The art of protest in Myanmar – and its wanted list
From blind-folded protests to dressing like Aung Sun Suu Kyi, artists are concerning Myanmar's military. from BBC News - World https:/...
ICYMI: Ice carousels, a wallaby and a mammoth tooth
Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ufmO27
North Korean defectors: What happens when they get to the South?
Fleeing from North Korea can be a traumatic ordeal. Here's how defectors start new lives in the South. from BBC News - World https://i...
How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court
A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about
Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3biwznI
How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat
The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Alps hiker survives seven icy nights after fall in Italy
Italian rescuers find an injured man who says his dog helped him to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qATmkW
Princess Latifa: UN asks for proof that Dubai ruler's daughter is alive
The human rights office has also asked the UAE about the status daughter of Dubai's ruler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s8laNP
Mars landing: Excitement builds over new images from Nasa Perseverance rover
The rover touched down successfully on Thursday in Mars' Jezero Crater. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OTEzUz
Somali capital gunfire amid election protests
It comes after militiamen attacked army positions, close to the presidential palace, overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k3Vb...
How much does climate change cost US economy?
Last year saw a record numbers of extreme weather events costing billions of dollars in damages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qzQ...
Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 February 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s1GWmg
US-Saudi alliance: Major reset under way
The White House has signalled it will not be business as usual with Saudi's powerful crown prince. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Myanmar coup: Woman shot during anti-coup protests dies
Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing, 20, is the first protester to die since the 1 February coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bie3f8
'Pawri girl': A five-second video brings India and Pakistan together
Pakistan's Dananeer Mobin, 19, has got two countries that usually see tense relations, ready to "pawri" (party). from BBC Ne...
Iran nuclear deal: US agrees to join talks 'at critical moment'
The US says it is prepared to meet Iran to salvage a 2015 deal to limit its nuclear programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bnRLsa
Ladakh: China reveals soldier deaths in India border clash
It marks the first time China has disclosed its casualties in the deadly June 2020 incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZvERTC
Malaysian court finds news site guilty of contempt
The independent news outlet Malaysiakini had published critical comments on the judiciary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pBYO5E
Covid vaccines: Macron proposes sending 4-5% of doses to poorer nations
France's president says failure to share vaccines more evenly is deepening global inequality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37u...
Farmer protests: India's sedition law used to muffle dissent
In recent years there's been increasing use of a law which bans speaking out against the government. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Nasa's Perseverance rover in 'great shape' after Mars landing
The six-wheeled robot survives a hair-raising, seven-minute descent to the surface of the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Texas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’
Like so many desperate Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37rsD2S
Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis
People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free. from BBC News - World https:/...
Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up
A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u9D6tj
Hervé Gourdel: Man sentenced over French tourist's killing
The jihadist abduction and killing of mountaineer Hervé Gourdel in Algeria in 2014 prompted outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The dentist who helped a koala to walk
Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bk17...
France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals
Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?
What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Brazil: Can you vaccinate a whole town against Covid?
Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal. ...
Smart materials: From tiny robots to colour-swapping clothes
A report examines the potential of materials that can change shape, adapt and repair themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qyx...
Unnao: Dalit teenaged girls found dead on India farm
Two girls are dead and a third is critical, with their families alleging that they were attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rX...
Tokyo 2020: Japan Olympics minister Hashimoto appointed head of Games
Seiko Hashimoto was appointed after her predecessor was criticised for making sexist comments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZpvdBJ
Serena Williams leaves news conference in tears
Serena Williams leaves her Australian Open news conference in tears after her semi-final defeat by Naomi Osaka. from BBC News - World http...
Belarus jails Belsat TV journalists for filming protest
A judge rules that by live-streaming a protest the Belsat TV journalists incited unrest in Minsk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dn...
Man arrested after Nicki Minaj's father killed in hit-and-run
Police say Robert Maraj died on Friday night as he walked on a road in Long Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phzgKV
Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison 'will not be intimidated' by tech giant
Scott Morrison says Facebook's decision to block news feeds to users is "arrogant and disappointing". from BBC News - World ...
Texas weather: Residents told to boil tap water amid power blackouts
Water treatment facilities are hit as many struggle with power cuts and frigid conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M5dpci
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka to face Jennifer Brady in final after beating Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka will face Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final after beating Serena Williams and ending the American's quest for a re...
Pablo Hasel protests: Violence in Spanish cities over rapper’s jailing
Police clash with protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, as unrest over Pablo Hasel's jailing spreads. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Demi Lovato 'had three strokes and a heart attack' after 2018 overdose
In a new documentary, the singer reveals she was minutes from death after her overdose in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ppY8...
Period poverty: New Zealand schools to offer free sanitary products
One in 12 students were skipping classes because they could not afford tampons and pads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZuaU6e
BTS label Big Hit and Universal seek next boy band
The two record labels have teamed up to find a new K-pop boy group through a joint venture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doZB7t
Texas weather: ‘We’re on day three of no power'
Millions are still without power and water all across Texas after a winter storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qzFkQG
Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?
A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers
Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3beZdWG
'It's not the end': Russian activist prepares for jail
Anastasia Shevchenko awaits a verdict on charges of being linked to a pro-democracy group in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?
Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue. from BBC News - World https...
Rush Limbaugh: Radio host who loved to shock
The controversial figure, who dies aged 70, was loved or loathed depending on your politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qyWUUE
Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?
For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Malnutrition is rising across India - why?
The number of undernourished children has grown in the last five years, reversing hard-won gains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37j...
Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different
Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft. from BBC News - World https...
Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London
Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s8z5DL
Mount Etna: Smoke clouds as Sicilian volcano erupts
No towns are thought to be at risk from Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qw...
Los Angeles police 'wanted Amazon Ring BLM protest footage'
A privacy group says Los Angeles police asked users of the smart home system to share footage with them. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Navalny must be freed, European rights court tells Russia
Russia condemns a decision calling for the Kremlin critic's release because of a risk to his life. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Dutch Jews died in 'secret Nazi gas chamber' in 1941
The gas chamber killed over 100 and was "a kind of laboratory" for the Nazis, a historian says. from BBC News - World https://if...
New Zealand deploys insects to tackle wasp problem
It is hoped the hover fly and wasp-nest beetle will stop wasps from disrupting the local eco-system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Britney Spears: Documentary director on 'tight circle' around singer
Samantha Stark discussed the issue of Britney Spears' father's conservatorship with BBC News. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Japan student forced to dye her hair wins compensation
Teachers told the teenage girl to dye her naturally-brown hair black to comply with school rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jY...
Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page cast in Dungeons & Dragons movie
Regé-Jean Page is to play the lead role in the fantasy film, based on the board game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N6TAlu
Texas weather: Deaths mount as winter storm leaves millions without power
At least 21 people have died while many more are struggling with power cuts and frigid conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Nigeria gunmen raid Kagara school and abduct boys
An all-boys' boarding school has been raided, with one pupil killed and 27 other children abducted. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories
The Australian celebrity chef had already been taken off Facebook for his posts about the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Japan's ruling party invites women to 'look not talk' at key meetings
Female MPs will be invited to board meetings - but cannot talk - days after an Olympics sexism row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Myanmar coup: Roads blocked in Yangon as thousands protest
Protesters have parked vehicles across key junctions in Yangon while a large demonstration grows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qt...
Pablo Hasel protests: Thousands demand rapper's release in Spain
Demonstrations were seen in dozens of cities after Pablo Hasel was jailed over tweets and lyrics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zr...
MJ Akbar: India minister loses #MeToo defamation case to Priya Ramani
MJ Akbar, a former editor, was the most high-profile figure to be named in India's #MeToo movement. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Winter storm leaves millions without electricity in Texas
Texas is experiencing record low temperatures, with some places dipping to 0F (-18C). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dnMZh1
Princess Latifa: UN to question UAE about Dubai ruler's daughter
The UN is analysing videos in which the daughter of Dubai's ruler says she fears for her life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's wife makes first appearance in a year
Ri Sol-ju joined her husband at a concert on Tuesday to mark the birthday of his late father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jTaQGK
China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner
China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Peru vaccine scandal: Ex-president asked for early jab, doctors says
A doctor testifies to lawmakers, deepening a scandal over officials receiving vaccines out of turn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled
The "circuit-breaker" lockdown was designed to crush a coronavirus breach from hotel quarantine. from BBC News - World https://i...
Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about
Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3biwznI
Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father
Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djONrf
In pictures: The carnival that wasn't
Rio would normally be a riot of colour at this time of year, but carnival had to be postponed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NbJ7oH
North Korean defectors: What happens when they get to the South?
Fleeing from North Korea can be a traumatic ordeal. Here's how defectors start new lives in the South. from BBC News - World https://i...
Congo River: At least 60 drowned after boat capsizes
Residents say they have seen bodies floating in the water after the overcrowded boat crashed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37j4RG8
Anthony Fauci wins Israel's Dan David $1m prize for 'defending science'
The US top infectious diseases expert receives an Israeli prize for his work during the Covid crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
In pictures: Snow blankets Texas
Images from the US state of Texas as a winter storm brings freezing weather and a rare snowfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37eA...
North Korean man caught by South after crossing border
The man was tracked through the de-militarized zone by South Korean troops for three hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N1C8yL
Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings
Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pk1O6N
New WTO boss warns against vaccine nationalism
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says rich countries should not be allowed to vaccinate their people as poorer countries wait. from BBC News - World ht...
Spain: Rapper Pablo Hasel arrested after police enter university
Pablo Hasel had defied a jail term for "glorifying terrorism" in lyrics and tweets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NzFgS3
Bangladesh Avijit Roy murder: Five sentenced to die for machete attack on blogger
A court in Dhaka convicts a group of Islamist militants of the 2015 attack on a secular blogger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dhb...
China arrests leader of fake vaccine scam
Saline solution and mineral water were being hawked as coronavirus jabs, and some sent overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zlc...
US 'outraged' by deadly rocket attack on Irbil
Washington vows to punish "those responsible" after rockets hit a base used by the US-led coalition. from BBC News - World https...
New Zealand lashes at Australia in citizenship row over terror suspect
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern accuses Australia of "abdicating its responsibilities" over the woman. from BBC News - World ht...
Central African Republic: War crimes trial of two ex-militia leaders starts
Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona denies leading attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?
A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u2BLo8
Texas blanketed by snow
A severe winter storm has swept throughout Texas bringing snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australia PM apologises to staffer who alleges she was raped in parliament
A former staffer for the ruling Liberal Party alleges she was raped by a man in a minister's office. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Yemen: The boy who saved his sister from a sniper
Hundreds of children have been killed or wounded by sniper fire as Yemen's civil war continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Former Australian Olympian Scott Miller held over 'hidden drugs haul'
New South Wales police allege the former swimmer and another man concealed drugs inside candles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rWN...
How Congo-Brazzaville's shark population came under threat
The shark population off Congo-Brazzaville is threatened as desperate fishermen search deeper waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Optimism as Cuba set to test its own Covid vaccine
The first trials of the Cuban-produced Soberana 2 are "encouraging", Cuban scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream
Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Without music, will New Orleans survive?
Known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans has thousands of musicians that rely on gigs to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Dispute over Haiti presidential term triggers unrest
Protesters demand that President Jovenel Moïse step down but he argues his term is not yet over. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rVH...
Singapore Covid: Briton admits breaking quarantine to visit partner
Nigel Skea, 52, admits he left his hotel room to meet his fiancée on another floor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37jkZYe
Covid-hit New Orleans turns homes into floats for Mardi Gras
Residents hit upon the idea after the annual street parade was cancelled because of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cn...
Nicki Minaj's father killed by hit-and-run driver in New York
Police say Robert Maraj died on Friday night as he walked on a road in Long Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phzgKV
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
Disha Ravi: The jailed Indian activist linked to Greta Thunberg
Disha Ravi, the 22-year-old co-founder of India's Fridays For Future chapter, is in prison for sedition. from BBC News - World https:/...
Myanmar coup: Protesters face up to 20 years in prison under new law
The military says fines will also apply to those found to incite "hatred" towards the coup leaders. from BBC News - World https:...
Abydos beer factory: Ancient large-scale brewery discovered in Egypt
The archaeological find in the Abydos burial ground is thought to date back about 5,000 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uamy4y
Japan's economy shrinks 4.8% in 2020 due to Covid
The disappointing figure comes despite surging growth in the second half of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3al82yP
Disha Ravi: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal calls arrest 'attack on democracy'
Delhi chief minister criticises the arrest of Disha Ravi, 22, over a document intended to help farmers. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala set to be first African boss of WTO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to be the first African and female boss of the World Trade Organization. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Capitol riots timeline: The evidence presented against Trump
Democrats show chilling and violent footage of the riot - some new - during the impeachment trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
McConnell blames 'Trump's lies' but votes not guilty
Republican Mitch McConnell calls the former president's actions a “disgraceful dereliction of duty”. from BBC News - World https://ift...
New York City : Man charged with deadly subway stabbings
Two people die and another two are injured in a string of attacks said to have targeted homeless people. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How a joke ended up before Canada’s top court
A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'I lost my hand when a soldier tried to rape me'
A teenager caught up in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict tells of her and her grandfather's near-death encounter. from BBC News - World ...
Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit
Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37eJbLi
Indian farmers' protests: Why they matter to British Indians
Young British Indians tell Radio 1 Newsbeat why the Indian farmers' protests are important to them. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Solving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates
Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u1...
Crown Resorts chief Ken Barton resigns amid money laundering scandal
Ken Barton steps down in the wake of allegations of money laundering within the Australian casino chain. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Why this Australian girl has cleaned graves for eight years
Australian girl Tj Kleeman began scrubbing graves to overcome a fear, but now does it to "feel amazing". from BBC News - World h...
Covid: Should we double mask face coverings?
There’s a lot of choice about which type of face covering to wear – and in some countries the advice is changing. from BBC News - World ht...
Hotel quarantine: What isolating in a hotel room is like
Under travel rules, Aaron has to spend three weeks in a hotel room in Hong Kong, and Jane is in a Sydney hotel for a fortnight. from BBC N...
Biden calls for gun law reform on anniversary of Parkland shooting
The US president asks Congress to pass new laws, including a ban on assault weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3deWfUO
US cold snap: Why is Texas seeing Arctic temperatures?
Freezing temperatures have been recorded across the usually hot southern US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37cfla0
Spain migrant worker camp fire: 'Our house is burning'
A fire destroyed dozens of shacks, home to hundreds of undocumented workers, in southern Spain last night. from BBC News - World https://i...
Myanmar coup: US tells its citizens to 'shelter in place'
Armoured vehicles were seen on the streets for the first time since the coup on 1 February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3akTYFA
Obituary: Former Argentine President Carlos Menem
Argentina's former president lived a flamboyant life mired in financial scandal and controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: UK scientist defends WHO fact-finding mission to Wuhan
There has been criticism over the level of access to key data the team was given by the Chinese. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dbi...
Bristol choir helps US girl with sleep problem
Roslyn was helped with a lullaby after she spotted the group on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZn84Q
Trump impeachment trial: Biden warns democracy is fragile
Former President Trump is acquitted of a charge on inciting deadly violence in the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u0pdgO
Guinea records first Ebola deaths since 2016
These are the first cases in West Africa, five years after the end of the world's deadliest outbreak. from BBC News - World https://if...
India activist Disha Ravi arrested over 'toolkit'
Disha Ravi was held for sharing a document designed to help ongoing protests against new farming laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid infecting humans through animal host 'probable'
Professor John Watson is a member of the World Health Organization's team investigating the origins of Covid-19. from BBC News - World...
Covid-19 pandemic: New Zealand's biggest city ordered into lockdown
The move comes after three new local cases of Covid-19 were reported in Auckland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37dNBSC
Trump impeachment: The debate that led to acquittal
Watch highlights of the Senate vote to clear the former president of inciting the attack on the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://...
Alexei Navalny: The women fighting against Russian corruption
Jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny relies on several women in key roles - who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OxxSXX
Sunday Igboho: The Nigeria car salesman going after cattle herders
Sunday Igboho is accused of stoking ethnic tensions in Nigeria after targeting Fulani herders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZ382v
Koo v Twitter: Why India's government is favouring a social media newcomer
Indian ministers have been promoting new microblogging site Koo following disagreements with Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
TJ Ducklo: Biden aide quits over 'abhorrent' language
TJ Ducklo allegedly threatened to "destroy" a female reporter asking questions about his private life. from BBC News - World htt...
Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings
The country has been hit hard by a second wave of the outbreak linked to a new Covid variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkwsOF
Does yoga have a conspiracy theory problem?
Some online yoga influencers are accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Does yoga have a problem? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kohima: Britain's 'forgotten' battle that changed the course of WWII
A group of British-Indian soldiers held off an entire Japanese division for three months in 1944. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qi...
Your pictures on the theme of 'shelter'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "shelter". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3adOVGT
Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes
A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
Where are Cape Town's great white sharks?
Barely a single great white shark has been spotted off the city's coast for two years, where once there were hundreds. from BBC News -...
Myanmar coup: Fear and defiance at night-time arrests
Videos show people banging pots and pans, and surrounding security vehicles in protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tVNdlp
Trump impeachment: Senate falls short of majority needed to convict
A total of 57 senators voted to convict the former president, far short of the 67 votes needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b1rO...
Fukushima: Powerful earthquake rocks Japan weeks from disaster anniversary
The 7.3-magnitude quake struck just three weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the 2011 tsunami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid-19 pandemic: China 'refused to give data' to WHO team
A member of the team accuses China of withholding full data on the early days of the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qvAPXn
In pictures: Joy for Dutch as canals freeze over
People in the Netherlands are making the most of wintry weather that has frozen local waterways. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zb0...
Tennis star's coach walks out as he blows two-set lead
Daniil Medvedev's coach walks out of his Australian Open third-round match as the Russian blows a two-set lead before winning. from BB...
ICYMI: A dog rescue and a dog detective
Here's some of the news you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tRXkro
Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to be tested on children
A trial will assess whether the vaccine produces a strong immune response in six to 17-year-olds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ah...
What will the military do after seizing power in Myanmar?
The military is now in charge of Myanmar after a coup. Does it know what to do next? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pitmcL
Soldiers killed in Napoleon's 1812 retreat buried
The remains of French and Russian soldiers who died in the disastrous retreat are laid to rest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jMUa...
Impeachment: Three key arguments by Trump’s lawyers
On the fourth day of the impeachment trial, the former president’s defence set out their case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZaIr5t
US to allow in thousands of asylum seekers waiting in Mexico
The Biden administration will start by processing some 25,000 people, reversing a Trump-era policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Letter from Africa: How the Nairobi Expressway is changing Kenya's capital
The building of an expressway in Kenya's capital could divide Nairobi in more ways than one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tP3...
Nasa's pioneering black women
The mathematicians who worked behind the scenes on the American space programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OA96GP
Week in pictures: 6-12 February 2021
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jLrOXn
Pakistan's Ali Sadpara: The climber who never came back from K2
Mohammad Ali Sadpara will be remembered as a versatile climber who was revered in his native Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The 'saviour' loan apps that trapped pandemic-struck Indians
Hundreds of apps offering "instant" loans drew people who were out of work and desperate for cash. from BBC News - World https:/...
The video of a protester's arrest Russian police 'leaked to scare people'
A leaked video shows Russian police interrogating protester Gennady Shulga while pushing him onto his dog's food bowl after a rally in s...
How Mike Pence became a villain in Trump world
A pro-Trump mob called the loyal former vice-president a traitor who should be hanged. What changed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Myanmar coup: What led to the military seizing power?
The people of Myanmar watched a coup unfold on 1 February. Why are they scared? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tSoK0g
Covid: Germany to halt travel from Czech Republic and Tyrol
Germany announces border restrictions, while the Austrian and Czech governments also restrict travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Shell in Nigeria: Polluted communities 'can sue in English courts'
The UK Supreme Court's ruling is a victory for communities severely hit by pollution in the Niger Delta. from BBC News - World https:/...
Martin Gugino: Charges dropped against US officers who pushed protester
Charges are dropped against two officers who were filmed knocking down a 75-year-old man last June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Trump impeachment: Defence team set to present speedy case
His team, expecting an acquittal in the Senate vote, will not draw out the impeachment trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b0uZ9O
Britney Spears: Judge rules singer's father must share conservatorship
A judge denies a request from the singer's father to exert greater control over her finances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b2...
'At least you're not a cat!' Congress video goes wrong
A US congressman made an unusual appearance when struggling with his video conferencing technology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Russia warns EU it could cut ties over sanctions
The EU is considering more sanctions on Russia over the case of Putin critic Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rGSU4A
What's behind Covid-19 surge in southern Africa?
Coronavirus cases have been on the increase across countries in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nl41l6
Myanmar coup: Mass protests defy military leader's plea
Gen Min Aung Hlaing's call to "join hands" with the military is met with huge nationwide rallies. from BBC News - World http...
Driver captures footage of deadly mass pile-up on a Texas highway
The early morning pile-up killed at least five people and left others trapped in their vehicles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z8E...
US football team celebrates Super Bowl win with boat parade
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the biggest game in US sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qgEq...
Biden warns China will 'eat our lunch' on infrastructure spending
The US president's warning came after he had his first phone call with China’s President Xi Jinping. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Victoria to enter lockdown but Australian Open unaffected
The Australian state shuts down over a dozen cases but the Grand Slam will continue in Melbourne. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rM...
Anna Sorokin: Fake heiress released from US prison
Anna Sorokin was jailed in 2019 after spending years living as a wealthy socialite in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qqJB...
Arab Spring: How the uprisings still echo, 10 years on
Revolutions brought dramatic to change to the region - but the causes have not gone away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aZHSRd
Covid-19: Chinatowns fighting racism and pandemic to survive
People have been avoiding Chinatowns since the start of the pandemic - and now they're struggling. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'Putin's palace': Builders' story of luxury, mould and fake walls
The Black Sea mansion highlighted by Alexei Navalny is beset with construction issues, say builders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus vaccines: How’s my country and the rest of the world doing?
When it comes to vaccine distribution there is one question most people are asking - when will I be offered it? from BBC News - World http...
The global race to produce hydrogen offshore
There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told
Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aciBEn
Covid and gun violence: Tijuana, the city with a double pandemic
Aida and Daniel are married - and both paramedics in Tijuana, one of the most violent cities in the world. from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more?
As countries scramble to protect themselves against Covid-19, the search for its origin continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Forests the size of tennis courts
Micro-forests are being planted in towns and cities around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tPfr19
Joss Whedon: Buffy stars accuse TV show's 'cruel' creator
A string of actresses say the hit TV show's creator Joss Whedon was "toxic" and "cruel". from BBC News - World htt...
China Mac: From attempted murder to leading a protest movement
China Mac served 11 years in jail for attempted murder. Now he is leading an anti-racism movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
Pangong Lake: India and China to pull back from disputed border
The move to withdraw troops from a Himalayan frontier is being hailed as a breakthrough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p82sE3
Mandalorian star dropped after 'abhorrent' posts
Lucasfilm says the actor's comments are 'abhorrent' and has no plans to work with her again. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Iran produces uranium metal in new violation of nuclear deal
Western powers warn that the substance could also be used to make the core of a nuclear bomb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rLCZlw
Obesity: Appetite drug could mark 'new era' in tackling condition
Some of the people on the 15-month trial lost more than a fifth of their body weight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NkoHd2
Ozone layer 'rescued' from CFC damage
A steady decline in the levels of ozone-harming CFCs in the atmosphere has resumed, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world'
The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India: Nepal bans India climbers for faking Everest summit
The two climbers failed to produce reliable pictures and other evidence to support their summit claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US-China relations: Details released of Biden's first call with Xi
The US president brought up human rights abuses, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the White House said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0dZ5Y
US Treasury: Yellen warns of 'explosion' of cybercrime risk
The US Treasury Secretary said the pandemic had made the situation worse as more criminals move online. from BBC News - World https://ift....
GameStop investors on a wild ride: 'It was a rollercoaster of emotion'
Now that the dust has settled, who are the winners and losers in the GameStop saga? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/370Hv7U
Capitol mob got close to Pence, Romney and Schumer, new footage shows
Newly released security footage shows the peril the vice-president and other lawmakers were in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LFHW...
US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs
United Airlines plans to buy 200 of the aircraft to fly passengers to airports within the next five years. from BBC News - World https://i...
Trump impeachment: Democrats say Trump left those at Capitol 'for dead'
The second day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial saw him labelled as an "inciter-in-chief". from BBC News - World https://...
Documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt
Photographer Laura El-Tantawy looks back at her work documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/371TGS0
Myanmar coup: 'Down with the military - release our leaders!'
Protests are growing against Myanmar's army after its coup, with tens of thousands on the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Elisa Lam: What really happened in the Cecil Hotel
The 21-year-old went missing in 2013, and internet folklore has haunted her memory ever since. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/371TphL
Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia's hippos
Illegally brought to Colombia by drug baron Pablo Escobar, the animals have become a major headache. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Great Indian Kitchen: Serving an unsavoury tale of sexism in home
The drama that unfolds in a grimy kitchen raises unsettling questions about insidious sexism within homes. from BBC News - World https://i...
Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78
Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Numbats: Saving a marsupial 'unique even to Australia'
The numbat is one of the world’s most endangered animals, with about 1,000 left in the wild. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q56VZA
Central African Republic: A country under siege
Catherine Byaruhanga explains what’s going on in Central African Republic, as rebels surround the capital. from BBC News - World https://i...
Bitcoin consumes 'more electricity than Argentina'
The rising value of Bitcoin leads to ever-higher energy consumption, researchers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a3pQOR
Venezuelans say new legal status 'changes everything'
Colombia's decision to give a million Venezuelan migrants protected status sparks hope in Medellín. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trump impeachment video: What was in it?
Democrats opened their case with a chilling and violent 13-minute montage of Capitol riots footage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Cat Zoom: Lawyer Rod Ponton surprised to become internet star
A Texas lawyer reflects on becoming an internet sensation after a mishap with a cat filter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWFn4P
South Africa may swap or sell AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine
The health minister says some countries have already asked to buy vaccine doses from South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36...
Zoom cat: Texas lawyer on becoming 'internet sensation' after Zoom mishap
Lawyer Rod Ponton on becoming an "internet sensation" following a filter mishap during a court case. from BBC News - World https...
New Zealand parliament says ties not mandatory after Maori MP ejected
A Maori MP is allowed to address the chamber a day after being ejected for not wearing a tie. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p57G3G
Trump defender's 'rambling' Senate speech slated
Bruce Castor has been ridiculed for his rambling 48-minute statement at the impeachment trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tEUupL
Covid: EU's Von der Leyen admits vaccine rollout shortcomings
The European Commission chief tells the Brussels Parliament "we're still not where we want to be". from BBC News - World htt...
Heineken cuts 8,000 jobs after Covid hits sales
The brewing giant said 2020 had been a year of "unprecedented disruption". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MOEyQU
Myanmar coup: Pools and princesses as protesters go all out
Protesters are turning up dressed as princesses, super heroes, witches, and everything in between. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues
The messaging platform saw healthy growth for earnings and user numbers as online activity boomed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
Dance label R&S Records accused of racial discrimination
The head of R&S Records discriminated against black and female artists, says a former employee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Myanmar coup: Military raids Aung San Suu Kyi's party headquarters
The attack on the National League for Democracy's office comes as thousands continue to protest the coup. from BBC News - World https:...
Trump impeachment: What the Proud Boys did before president's speech
A detailed examination of video reveals how far right extremists and militia stormed the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead
The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'
Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a 'dangerous' viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine'
Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed. from BBC News -...
Covid: How Serbia soared ahead in vaccination campaign
Leaders in this European country do not care where the vaccines come from as long as they are safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Clubhouse: The controversial chats that angered China's censors
It's hard for Chinese citizens to discuss sensitive topics online, but the Clubhouse app let them - briefly. from BBC News - World htt...
Draghi: Call of duty for Italy's 'Super Mario'
With Italy's Mario Draghi set to become prime minister, Mark Lowen profiles the man who "saved the euro". from BBC News - Wo...
Letter from Africa: How a text book exposed a rift in Sudan's new government
The row over its inclusion in a school text book exposes a rift between Islamists and secularists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
A behind-the-scenes peek into President Trump's diplomacy
A new BBC series explores former President Donald Trump's foreign policy through firsthand accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Uttarakhand dam disaster: 'The most difficult seven hours of my life'
Three survivors recount their ordeal trapped in a tunnel by debris and icy water in north India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LDo...
Two Holocaust historians face Polish court verdict
A controversial ban on defaming the nation is used to claim two historians libelled a wartime mayor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mary Wilson - a Motown legend and a style icon
The singer was the glue that held The Supremes together, and ensured their legacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3OXoY
Covid: WHO team says 'extremely unlikely' virus leaked from lab
A team of international and Chinese experts say more work is needed to identify the source of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Bitcoin sets fresh records after Elon Musk investment
The cryptocurrency gains strongly for a second day after Tesla bought $1.5bn of the currency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N7A9sn
Maori MP ejected from NZ parliament for refusing to wear tie
Rawiri Waititi, who has said ties are "a colonial noose", said he was wearing Maori business attire. from BBC News - World https...
Supremes co-founder and singer Mary Wilson dies aged 76
The Motown trio were known for hits such as Baby Love and You Can't Hurry Love. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jyR6aY
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail under security law
The pro-democracy media billionaire is the most high-profile figure to fall foul of the controversial law. from BBC News - World https://i...
Colombia to grant legal status to Venezuelan migrants
President Ivan Duque announces changes that will give almost one million temporary protected status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump impeachment: Fact-checking the Senate trial
Donald Trump's lawyers are disputing his impeachment on several fronts - are they right? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36Tyspg
Capitol riots: Five takeaways from the arrests
Those who have been charged so far come from a variety of backgrounds and at least 41 states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tIi6Ka
Trump impeachment: Senate paves way for speedy trial of ex-president
The former president goes on trial in the Senate on Tuesday, accused of inciting mob violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oWaq3e
Myanmar coup: Protesters march in defiance of gatherings ban
It comes a day after state TV warned that action should be taken against those breaking the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36T1...
Covid: South Korea launches test for pet cats and dogs
It comes a few weeks after a kitten tested positive, the first animal Covid-19 case in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Robinhood: US family sue trading app over son's suicide
The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36VRvzl
Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe
A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Why Australia's 'world-class' quarantine system has seen breaches
Australian cities have entered snap lockdowns over single breaches - what can be done to prevent them? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nourin Mohamed Siddig: The African art of reciting the Koran
Social media has revived African styles of Koranic recitation led by Sudan's Nourin Mohamed Siddig. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Nirbhaya Fund: The gang rape victim's scheme that's not reaching women
India pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to curb violence against women. Where did the money go? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm
Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Egypt's revolution: I saw the unimaginable happen
The BBC's Wael Hussein describes witnessing an uprising unfold in the heart of Cairo, 10 years on. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Trump impeachment: The terror of being trapped in the US Capitol
Three members of Congress describe in vivid detail what they saw as rioters stormed the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zb...
Australian Open: How the event is trying to stay Covid-safe
Tens of thousands of tennis fans are being allowed in each day to watch, after a three week delay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
YouTube robbery 'prank' ends in fatal shooting
A 20-year-old is shot dead allegedly taking part in a "prank" robbery being filmed for YouTube. from BBC News - World https://if...
Dutch suspend foreign adoptions after abuses found
Officials in the Netherlands ignored child trafficking and other abuses, an inquiry finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OjnBP9
Framing Britney Spears: Critics and fans welcome 'rigorous' documentary
Framing Britney Spears, which examines her treatment, is welcomed by critics, fans and celebrities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How Covid is ‘creating a new genre’ for live music
From a DJ in a hot air balloon to stars singing in streets, Covid has forced artists to be creative. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Syria 'finds body of archaeologist Khaled al-Asaad beheaded by IS'
Khaled al-Asaad, 82, was murdered for refusing to disclose the location of valuable relics in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Super Bowl: Cardboard cut-outs and Amanda Gorman steal the show
Here we take a look at standout moments from a Super Bowl restricted by the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rC...
Israel's Netanyahu enters plea in court in corruption trial
The prime minister is fighting the charges while standing for re-election in just a few weeks' time. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Australian Open: Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka win but Angelique Kerber loses
Serena Williams says it was a "vintage" performance as she begins her Australian Open campaign in devastating style. from BBC Ne...
China’s tech giants face new anti-monopoly rules
Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com could face greater scrutiny from state regulators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cRjn...
Myanmar coup: Workers join nationwide strike as protests continue
Mass street protests have continued for a third day, as authorities deployed water cannon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aMHSnN
Oil prices climb back to pre-pandemic levels
Having hit an all-time low last year, oil has recovered on the hopes of a quicker economic turnaround. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Uttarakhand: Seven dead after India glacier bursts dam
A piece of a Himalayan glacier had fallen into a river, bursting open a dam in northern India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aHWCUL
Cheng Lei: Australian journalist faces China spying charges
TV presenter Cheng Lei, detained since August, is accused of supplying state secrets overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pZj0iN
Super Bowl 2021: Tom Brady wins seventh title as Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Kansas City Chiefs
Tom Brady steers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a comfortable 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to extend his record for Super Bowl wins...
Super Bowl Halftime show: How did The Weeknd do?
The star's socially-distanced set focused largely on the songs over spectacle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aK7phb
Uighurs: 'Credible case' China carrying out genocide
A legal opinion concludes the Chinese government has shown an intent to destroy the Uighur minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump impeachment explained
Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial opens on Tuesday - but what's it all about? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36R0DW6
Haiti political turmoil: Judge and police officer among 23 arrested for 'coup attempt'
Street protests broke out as opponents say President Moïse's term has ended, something he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
In pictures: Cycling 5,000 miles in a city of change
Geoffrey Hiller spent a year cycling around a US city, witnessing the pandemic, protests and wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The myth and reality of the super soldier
China has been accused of trying to create enhanced soldiers - but is this even possible? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tEH3WS
Assassins: How CCTV gave Kim Jong-nam murder documentary added intrigue
Assassins director explains how crime scene footage finally emerged and led to his film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OfFoqq
'Kenyan police asked if my husband was a sorcerer'
While Chirindo Chisubi was still mourning her husband, she was shocked by a Kenyan police question. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Abducted, trafficked or killed: The life of a sex worker in Sierra Leone
Africa Eye investigates the disappearance of a sex worker and uncovers abuse, trafficking and murder from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Super Bowl 2021: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes go head to head - preview
Star quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes go head to head as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday's Supe...
George Shultz: US secretary of state who helped end Cold War dies
George Shultz, who significantly shaped foreign policy in the 1980s, has died aged 100. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rwMPYq
Iran nuclear deal: US sanctions will not be lifted for talks, says Biden
Joe Biden says he will not lift sanctions to kick-start talks over Tehran's nuclear programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
Storm Darcy: Netherlands hit by 'first major snowstorm in decade'
A severe cold snap is pushing through northern Europe, bringing snow and gale-force winds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pSJ7bj
Pussy Riot: Russian protests are 'battle for hearts and minds'
Punk band Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova has released a song in support of Russia's anti-government protesters. from BBC News - ...
Chile: Violence flares after police officer shoots street performer dead
Social media footage shows a police officer in Chile shooting a man dead, sparking violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India floods: India dam swept away after glacier crashes into it
Dozens of people are missing and feared dead in northern India after a glacier crashes into a dam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
ICYMI: Groundhog Day and boot-iful snow patterns
Stories you may have missed this week - from predicting the winter to someone making the most of it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ecuadoreans choose president amid economic turmoil
Badly hit by the Covid pandemic and with its economy in tatters, Ecuador chooses a new leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oYMxIn
India floods: Scores missing after glacier smashes Uttarakhand dam
As many as 150 people are feared dead after floods are triggered in Uttarakhand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jsonor
Utah avalanche: Four skiers killed after snowslide near Salt Lake City
A further four people were injured in the joint deadliest avalanche in the US state's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p...
Myanmar coup: Crowd gathers for second day of protests
The country 's main city Yangon sees a pro-democracy rally for a second successive day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pYSLsP
Iraq's Yazidi community buries 104 victims of IS massacre
The victims' remains had been exhumed from mass graves following Islamic State genocide in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India couple takes the plunge to marry underwater
The couple exchanged wedding garlands 20 metres underwater off the coast of Chennai city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p39n1C
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