Germany 1-2 North Macedonia: Four-time world champions suffer shock defeat
North Macedonia stun Germany as Elif Elmas' late goal secures a shock win in World Cup qualifying. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California
Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Google pushes start button for reopening offices
The search engine giant is keen to get people back into its offices while promoting bringing dogs to work. from BBC News - World https://i...
Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty over 2019 mass protests
The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March
Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zRXo6
Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief
WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cF3GnB
Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan
Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices. from BBC News - World http...
George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial
Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest. from BBC News - World https://i...
Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident
The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share...
Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform
An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC
Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend
The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fvn...
Derek Chauvin trial: Court examines CCTV of George Floyd before arrest
An employee at the shop where George Floyd is alleged to have used a counterfeit bill takes the stand. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Swiss hostage in Mali: Remains of missionary identified
Béatrice Stöckli had been working in Timbuktu when she was kidnapped by jihadists in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dlR1Vt
Honduras drugs: President's brother gets life in prison
Tony Hernández, the brother of the Honduran president, will spend life in prison for drug trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Niger 'coup attempt foiled' ahead of inauguration
The presidential palace is attacked two days before the nation's first democratic handover of power. from BBC News - World https://ift...
France fire: Young heroes climb building to save family in Nantes
A group of young people scale the outside of a building to rescue a family from a fire in Nantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39u...
Suez Canal: Egypt begins inquiry into cargo ship's grounding
Investigators will try to establish why a giant container ship, Ever Given, ran aground last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Rochelle Hager: TikToker killed after tree falls on her car
Rochelle Hager was on the phone to her future wife when she was killed in the US state of Maine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m8j...
BBC China correspondent John Sudworth moves to Taiwan after threats
The BBC's Beijing correspondent moves to Taiwan after pressure from the Chinese authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m5s...
Rapper reptiles: Alligators make a splash at new home
Flavor Flav and Tupac are among the new arrivals at a reptile park in New South Wales, Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QU...
New York City hunt for man who repeatedly kicked Asian American woman
The attack left the victim, 65, in hospital and police said the suspect made anti-Asian statements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Italian officer 'caught selling secrets to Russia'
Military police detain a navy officer and a Russian in the act of exchanging secret documents, say police. from BBC News - World https://i...
Britney Spears 'cried for two weeks' over Framing documentary
The singer says she did not watch all of Framing Britney Spears but was nonetheless "embarrassed" by it. from BBC News - World h...
Indonesia crash: Sriwijaya Air plane's voice recorder recovered
The "black box" could explain why the Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the sea in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths
Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh tuned deadly last week as violent protests erupted on his arrival. from BBC News - World https://i...
Terrace House: Japan man fined $80 over Netflix star's suicide
Before she died, Hana Kimura had written social media posts implying she was cyberbullied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m7uKid
Volvo goes global with its Swedish family values
The Chinese-owned carmaker will offer its generous parental leave scheme to 40,000 employees globally. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Chauvin trial: 'I called police on the police'
The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nashville floods kill four people
The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39r2dPw
Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90
G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon. from BBC News - World https://if...
Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes
The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sESP...
Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal
The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maw5Vt
Biden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House
Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'
A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
UN inquiry finds French air strike killed Mali civilians
France's defence ministry disputes the findings, saying its forces targeted "terrorists". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: More work needed to rule out lab leak theory says WHO
All possible causes of the pandemic remain on the table, says the WHO, though lab leak least likely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Women's underwear to be provided to female recruits in Swiss army
Under the current system, uniforms issued to military personnel include only men's underwear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pm...
Libya's city of ghosts
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville visits Tarhuna where the victims of years of civil war are being reburied. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Africa: Your questions answered
Some African countries are witnessing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy amidst the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rzrlKh
Child tweets gibberish from US nuclear-agency account
The tweet “;l;;gmlxzssaw", posted to US Strategic Command's Twitter account, causes confusion. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Captain Underpants: Children's book withdrawn over 'passive racism'
Children's author Dav Pilkey is sorry for "harmful racial stereotypes and passively racist imagery". from BBC News - World h...
Actor Armie Hammer exits Billion Dollar Spy film in wake of rape claim
The Hollywood star, who denies rape, is dropped from the last remaining film in his schedule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3di9K4q
Covid: Italy introduces quarantine for EU travellers
People arriving in Italy from other European countries must now also quarantine for five days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fpUAwA
Japan's cherry blossom 'earliest peak since 812'
The early peak is thought to be linked to climate change as spring temperatures rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4CzVP
Mexico police under fire after woman's death in custody
Mexico's president said the mother-of-two from El Salvador had been "brutally treated and murdered". from BBC News - World h...
Manipur: India state reverses order turning away Myanmar refugees
Officials say an earlier order issued amid reports of people fleeing the coup was "misconstrued". from BBC News - World https://...
Suez Canal: Ships begin sailing through cleared waterway
Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle
President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'
Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sKcQV
Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty
Boris Johnson and more than 20 leaders say another health emergency is a matter of "not if, but when". from BBC News - World htt...
Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms
The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent. from BBC News - World ht...
Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'
Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cA...
Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood
Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X. from BBC News - World https:/...
Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?
Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial
A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frkzE2
Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight
Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PJusSr
How bees and drones team up to find landmines
Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fqqrx2
Mafia fugitive caught after posting cooking show on YouTube
The Italian gangster had tried to hide his face but was identified by his distinctive tattoos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4eq1W
Uyghurs: Xinjiang cotton ban is self-defeating, China tells H&M
Western brands are facing Chinese boycotts for expressing concern over the treatment of Uyghurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cxC...
Covid-19: Where is the virus wreaking havoc?
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vkUT6Z
Alabama Shakes drummer Steven Johnson arrested on child abuse charges
Steven Johnson was arrested in Alabama last Wednesday and indicted on multiple charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O2QSxL
Facebook undersea cable to boost South East Asia internet
The two new cables will connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fsd0gb
Biden administration threatens tariffs on UK goods in 'tech tax' row
Ceramics, make-up and furniture could be hit amid a row over a new UK tax on tech firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cwv3Qv
George Floyd: Live pictures from Derek Chauvin trial
The trial of the white American policeman accused of killing Mr Floyd in May 2020 is due to begin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Suez Canal: Giant ship blocking Suez Canal finally freed
A giant ship blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week is finally free, the Egyptian authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
South African Adrian Nel killed in Mozambique jihadist attack
South African Adrian Nel would have celebrated his 41st birthday on 1 April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sxmVF1
Galápagos tortoises: 185 babies seized from smugglers
Officials found 185 baby Galápagos tortoises wrapped in plastic and packed into a suitcase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w7sxrz
French drug company fined over Mediator weight loss pill
The drug was authorised for overweight diabetics but is believed to have killed hundreds of people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Trump asks wedding party: 'Do you miss me yet?'
Donald Trump turned up at a wedding at Mar-a-Lago and railed against Joe Biden, China and Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w5YY...
Barack Obama's Kenyan grandmother dies, aged 99
Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign. from BBC News - World https:/...
Mozambique conflict: What's behind the unrest?
Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sbsHfi
George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins as family demands justice
Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
India Covid-19: PM Modi 'did not consult' before lockdown
A BBC investigation finds that key ministries and states were not consulted ahead of the Covid lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Suez canal: Stuck Ever Given container ship now free from shoreline
The stranded Ever Given has been partly moved but efforts to fully refloat it will continue later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u...
Australia PM shifts rape-accused minister in cabinet reshuffle
Christian Porter - who denies rape - is no longer attorney general but will remain in the cabinet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
Stranded Suez container ship reported freed
Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wiltsu
Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery
Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety at the blaze in West Java province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ct5MXw
The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause
The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it? from BBC News - World https://...
Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases
The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39F1fzx
'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'
Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rClIuY
Mozambique: Dozens dead after militant assault on Palma
Witnesses say civilians with boats are evacuating survivors of a violent raid on the town of Palma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Myanmar coup victims: The 'fallen stars' from the deadliest day
A market trader, a Covid volunteer and several children are among more than 100 people reported dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US police bodycam video shows officers berating child aged five
The boy's mother is suing Maryland Police, saying her son suffered emotional trauma in the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Moment Asian American army veteran shows his scars
Saying he's been accused of not looking "American enough", Lee Wong showed "what patriotism looks like". from BBC ...
US Asian veteran reveals scars to call out racism
Elected official Lee Wong showed his scars in a town hall meeting discussing anti-Asian prejudice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Kenyan DJs sacked after blaming woman for being pushed off building
The DJs apologise to a woman after debating if it was her fault that she was pushed off a building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: Barcelona hosts large gig after testing crowd
The pilot project aims to see if mass Covid testing will allow the return of big events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u2nhDO
Channel Nine cyber attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia
The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation". from BBC News - World https://ift....
ICYMI: Hotdogs, hungry horses and orange skies
See volcanic fast food and other stories in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31pfm7c
Bolsonaro: Brazil's president ordered to pay damages to journalist
A judge says Bolsonaro damaged a reporter's honour by suggesting she offered sex for information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Search after people flee Dublin hotel quarantine
Two people remain missing after leaving a quarantine hotel on Saturday, but a third has been found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers
The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3spgNP3
Makassar explosion: Worshippers wounded in Indonesian church bombing
Police say suicide bombers attacked the church during a Palm Sunday service in Makassar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fhFgCd
Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues
Tugboats will continue to try to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u1Nd2E
Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off
Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues. from BBC News - World h...
Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover
International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor
Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes. from BBC News - World http...
Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km
Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was". from BBC News - World ...
India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs
Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31s9A4N
Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus
Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard
Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes
A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Project 17: The photograph that united a family
A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Jedward shave off their famous quiffs for cancer charity
The Irish twins removed each other's quiffs live on TV in memory of their late mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csTXjZ
Mozambique insurgency: Islamist militants 'ambush workers fleeing hotel'
Workers were trapped in a hotel when Islamist militants stormed the town of Palma, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PACN...
Facebook freezes Maduro's page over Covid claim
Venezuela's president will not be able to post for 30 days for disinformation over a herbal remedy. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Myanmar: Bloodshed as forces open fire on protesters
Security forces opened fire on protesters as the leaders of the coup marked Armed Forces Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3stpHuJ
Suez Canal: Fresh effort to refloat wedged container ship
Tugs are taking advantage of a high tide to try to dislodge the ship blocking a key shipping route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says
The space agency rules out a 2068 threat to Earth from the "poster child for hazardous asteroids". from BBC News - World https:/...
Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend tests positive for Covid-19
Tendulkar, 47, shares his diagnosis as India grapples with a huge surge in coronavirus infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
The Talk: Sharon Osbourne leaves US show after racism row
CBS says her behaviour in an on-air row over the Duchess of Sussex "did not align with our values". from BBC News - World https:...
Suez Canal: Wedged container ship 'could soon be refloated'
The large container vessel became wedged across the canal on Tuesday, causing a traffic jam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fw0Zqj
Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’
Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0xQJs
Myanmar: Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing vows to 'safeguard democracy'
Min Aung Hlaing has addresses the country on national TV to mark Armed Forces Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NW1Tkf
Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'
The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Guatemalan teenagers die on journey to US: 'I knew I shouldn’t let him go'
Fleeing poverty, 16 Guatemalans journeyed towards the US. Their bodies were returned in caskets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31qR...
Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19
Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients. from BBC News - World https://i...
'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained
Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France
Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lU0Z4t
German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image
Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31u9MQZ
Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?
Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts from BBC News - World https:...
The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border
Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31lO4yT
Georgia lawmaker arrested as governor signs new election law
Park Cannon, a black lawmaker, was arrested and charged amid protests over a controversial new law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Debris from SpaceX rocket lights up US skies
The lights streaking across US skies on Thursday stunned onlookers. But this wasn't a meteor shower. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Dominion Voting sues Fox News for $1.6bn over election fraud claims
Conservatives baselessly claimed that Dominion Voting System rigged the 2020 vote against Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Larry McMurtry: Lonesome Dove and Terms of Endearment author dies aged 84
Born in Texas, he won an Oscar for the screenplay he co-wrote for 2005 western Brokeback Mountain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Covid vaccine: Social media urged to remove 'disinfo dozen'
Twelve people who spread the majority of vaccine disinformation should be removed, US lawmaker says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: France accuses UK of 'blackmail' over vaccine exports
The row over Covid vaccination supplies escalates after France's foreign minister criticises the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Xinjiang cotton: How do I know if it's in my jeans?
It's at the centre of a row between Western brands and China over allegations of forced labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Suez Canal: Ships stuck in 'traffic jam' as salvage efforts continue
The queue has "grown exponentially" since a container vessel ran aground, a sailor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
Coronavirus: Germany tightens borders amid alarm over pandemic
There could be 100,000 infections a day if the third Covid wave spreads unchecked, Germans are warned. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Rwanda genocide report to focus on French links
Rwanda has long accused France of complicity in the 1994 mass killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u0W6JN
Abiy Ahmed: Eritrea 'will withdraw' troops from Ethiopia in Tigray conflict
There is growing international pressure on Ethiopia to end fighting that has displaced thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cm...
Prince Albert II: Harry and Meghan interview 'did bother me'
Prince Albert II of Monaco has weighed in on the controversial interview that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave to Oprah Winfrey. from B...
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 March 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rsIx3Y
Turkey Erdogan: Women rise up over withdrawal from Istanbul Convention
Turkey's president appeased conservatives by quitting a treaty aimed against domestic abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fmb...
Xinjiang cotton: Chinese brands championed as backlash against West grows
More Western brands have been targeted for showing concern over Uighur forced labour claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWIIGA
North Korea claims 'new tactical guided' missiles launched
Pyongyang says the missiles can carry massive payloads, which could include nuclear warheads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3snl1Xm
Uighurs: China sanctions UK MPs over abuses response
It comes after the UK government took action over human rights abuses against the Uighur minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day
The stranded mega-container is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west. from BBC News - World https://...
Andrew Laming: Australian MP apologises over comments to women
One woman said government MP Andrew Laming's comments online left her feeling suicidal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w3D6Mj
'My brother died fighting for Senegal’s youth'
Thousands of young people took to the streets earlier this month, in anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZBF1x
US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey
Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change
As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country. from BBC News - World https://if...
Minimum wage fight: 'There's no recovery without raising it'
Can Joe Biden deliver on his promise to double America's minimum wage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OZWJ7D
Covid passports: What are different countries planning?
We look at how advanced some countries' plans are for vaccine certificates and Covid passports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Jay Leno sorry for jokes about Asian-Americans
The US TV host has admitted that racial gags made for more than a decade were "a legitimate wrong". from BBC News - World https:...
Extinction: Elephants driven to the brink by poaching
The ivory trade and habitat loss combine to push Africa's elephants closer to extinction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fc56HN
Facial recognition beats the Covid-mask challenge
As people all over the world mask up, how has the facial-recognition industry coped? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3soK8ZT
Miscarriages and stillbirths: New Zealand to allow bereavement leave
Parliament backs legislation providing three days of paid leave for mothers and their partners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWBK...
Winston Churchill, Kermit and Janet Jackson recordings preserved for posterity
Their recordings are being added to the US National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Covid-19: Merkel defends rollout as vaccine pressure grows
German Chancellor Angela Merkel defends the EU's decision to procure coronavirus vaccines jointly. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Suez Canal: Owner of cargo ship blocking waterway apologises
Japanese firm Shoei Kisen Kaisha says dislodging the Ever Given is proving "extremely difficult". from BBC News - World https://...
Covid vaccine: AstraZeneca updates US vaccine efficacy results
The vaccine-maker slightly downgrades its efficacy rate as it awaits US regulatory approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3reWFOg
Equal pay: Megan Rapinoe was 'devalued, disrespected and dismissed'
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe says despite all her success she is still paid less than men in the same job. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Daniel Guerini: Lazio youth-team midfielder dies aged 19
Lazio say they are "shocked by pain" following the death of 19-year-old youth-team midfielder Daniel Guerini. from BBC News - Wo...
Japan lights Olympic torch after one-year Covid delay
It was all supposed to happen in 2020, but Japan has finally kicked off its Olympic torch relay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39dh...
Cured: How mental illness was used as a tool against LGBT rights
A new film recalls the fight to overturn the US labelling of gay people as having a mental illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nike, H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton 'concerns'
Citizens have threatened to boycott the two companies over statements on forced Uighur labour claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies
Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'It's a piece of human history in a digital asset'
The Malaysian buyer of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet for $2.9m sees it as a wise investment. from BBC News - World ht...
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan
Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cjDi2r
'My father, the killer'
Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against ...
Somalia photography: 'I want it to be normal for women to take photos'
A photography exhibition in Somalia by two women challenges the way the country is seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f8QMjf
Tigray conflict: The fake UN diplomat and other misleading stories
An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'
The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'
A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ciup...
Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church
The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war. from BBC News - World ...
Pope cuts pay for cardinals as Vatican finances hit by pandemic
Cardinals and other clerics will see salaries reduced in order to protect jobs, the Vatican says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f5...
Nice catch: Fisherman rescues boy stranded on ice
A fisherman in Ukraine reels in a boy who was stranded on a block of ice in a river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lNP0p1
Iceland: Up close drone footage of volcanic eruption
A drone captures spectacular images as lava spews from Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9SEbn
Coronavirus: Germany's Merkel reverses plans for Easter lockdown
Chancellor Angela Merkel cancels plans for a five-day lockdown, just a day after it was announced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
US gun control: Biden calls for a ban on assault weapons
The US president promises "common-sense steps" after the second mass shooting in days killed 10. from BBC News - World https://i...
Citigroup launches Zoom-free Fridays to ease pandemic 'fatigue'
The bank's CEO unveils new working practices to ease "the relentlessness of the pandemic workday". from BBC News - World htt...
Tesla cars can be bought in Bitcoin
Elon Musk announced his company would accept the virtual currency as payment for a new car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ao9hO
George Segal: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? actor dies aged 87
Tributes have been paid to the star who was Oscar-nominated for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: EU plans tougher controls on vaccine exports
The proposals come after AstraZeneca was accused of failing to honour its contract with the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tQxR...
Coronavirus: 'Double mutant' Covid variant found in India
This comes as India reported 47,262 cases and 275 deaths on Wednesday, its highest tally this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
India: Delhi orders Covid tests at airports as cases surge
India's capital will test people at random in airports and railway stations amid a spike in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Uluru waterfalls: Rain brings 'unique' sight to Australian landmark
A "unique and extraordinary" sight has come to the sacred rock, after days of heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: DoorDash delivers at-home test kits
The food delivery service is bringing test kits to homes in select US cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkbTS2
World's biggest coal company bets on solar power
Coal India Limited's chairman predicts that solar will replace coal as India's major energy provider. from BBC News - World https:...
Australian art festival cancels plan to soak UK flag in indigenous blood
A plan to soak the UK flag in indigenous people's blood drew anger from Aboriginal Australians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
China's biggest car brand launches rival to Tesla
Geely's new premium electric car brand Zeekr comes as Elon Musk goes on the charm offensive in China. from BBC News - World https://if...
North Korea missiles: Biden says launch 'not provocation'
The short-range missile test is the first to be conducted since the US president took office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cfBs2n
Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50
Half a century after its birth, millions are no longer in poverty - but democratic space has shrunk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia floods: 'Kicked in the guts' by fire, drought and floods
Thousands of people in flooded Australia are struggling to deal with back-to-back natural disasters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk
The woven fabric has long been a political symbol but Louis Vuitton has put it in a fashion show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pp...
Covid: The clarinettist who took on Lebanon's vaccine scandal
When Joseph al-Hajj learned politicians were jumping the queue, he took action into his owns hands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Anti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'
Amid nationwide rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it is like to be an Asian woman in the US. from BBC News - World https...
Russia's Tajik-born Eurovision star on the abuse she's received
In an interview with the BBC, Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has spoken of the hatred she’s received. from BBC News...
Covid-19 in South Africa: Engaging the rage during the pandemic
Some South Africans have been turning to 'rage rooms' to help them cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - ...
Coronavirus: Russia's Putin to get vaccine but without cameras
Russia's president wants to encourage people to get vaccinated but will get his jab behind closed doors. from BBC News - World https:/...
Boulder shooting: Ten victims and suspect identified by police
Colorado officials have named the suspect and 10 people killed in an attack on a grocery store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUW1...
US city of Evanston to pay reparations to black residents
A Chicago suburb is to distribute money to those who suffered housing discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lIT4H4
Niger suffers deadliest raids by suspected jihadists
The death toll from co-ordinated attacks on three villages rises to 137 - the worst of its kind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6D...
Russia and China hit back at Western sanctions
Russia firmly backs China, which is stung by Western sanctions for cracking down on Uighurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QACca9
Rohingya refugee camp fire: Several dead and thousands homeless
At least seven have died while about 50,000 have been displaced from the Bangladesh settlement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cctK...
Colorado shootings: 'We heard boom, boom, boom'
A gunman has killed 10 people, including a police officer, in the US state of Colorado. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lGkddA
Belize football team bus held up by armed gang in Haiti
The Belize Football Federation expresses its "disappointment and disgust" after a bus taking the national team to their hotel in H...
China: 3,000-year-old gold mask sparks online memes
The recently-discovered artefact has triggered a photo-editing frenzy on Chinese social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/392pzLh
Covid-19: Vaccines and vaccine passports being sold on darknet
Researchers say criminals are taking advantage of desperate people looking for a way out of lockdown from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Aide fired after Parliament House 'sex videos' shock Australia
A video of the act was leaked as a spotlight falls on Australia's 'toxic' political culture. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m
The Twitter founder will donate the money to charity after it was bought by a Malaysia-based businessman. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: How the common cold can boot out Covid
It looks like the viruses that causes colds wins in the battle to infect our cells. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r8bL81
Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged for calling President Duda a 'moron'
Jakub Zulczyk could face up to three years in jail for his Facebook post criticising the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Gunman kills six in Colorado market shooting
A police officer was among those confirmed dead following the Monday afternoon attack in Boulder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6...
Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China
The US record label says the deal with China's tech giant will help make its artists "impossible to ignore". from BBC News -...
Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up'
She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israel's Netanyahu faces uphill battle as voters return to polls
Israel holds its fourth election in two years, with Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d1...
Making honey without bees and milk without cows
Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing. from BBC News - World https://i...
Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations
Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport. from BBC News - World https://i...
How Iceland clamped down to conquer coronavirus
It may be a remote island, but there is a reason why Iceland is proud of its success in tackling the pandemic. from BBC News - World https...
Afghanistan: The women killed for working at a TV station.
A television station in Afghanistan has sent all of its female employees home after four were killed by extremists. from BBC News - World ...
Coronavirus: Germany plans tighter Covid rules to tackle new surge
Rising infections dash German hopes of easing a lockdown that has lasted more than four months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3174f...
John Magufuli: African leaders mourn former Tanzania president
Heads of state from the continent have praised the late president at his state funeral in Dodoma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tO...
Australia floods: Rainfall set to peak as weather systems collide
Two weather systems collide over inundated New South Wales, with its whole coast now on alert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rbujV9
Aretha Franklin's family protest about National Geographic's Genius biopic
The star's family say they "do not support" the TV series, starring British actress Cynthia Erivo. from BBC News - World htt...
Iceland volcano eruption: Onlookers flock to see Mount Fagradalsfjall
People have trekked to Mount Fagradalsfjall after lava started bursting out on Friday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vNKIma
Ikea France on trial for snooping on staff and customers
Ikea France is accused of spying on staff and customers using private detectives and police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PiNcYJ
Katherine Diaz: Tributes paid to surfer killed by lightning
The International Surfing Association pays tribute to El Salvador surfer Katherine Diaz, who died after being struck by lightning. from BB...
Myanmar coup: Detained BBC journalist Aung Thura released
Aung Thura is free three days after he was detained by men in plain clothes in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QwooNT
India coronavirus: Experts say sharp rise in Covid-19 cases 'alarming'
India added more than 250,000 new Covid cases last week - a record spike since the start of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Jarryd Hayne: Ex-Rugby League star guilty of sexual assault in Australia
Jarryd Hayne - a high-profile Australian athlete - denied attacking a woman in her bedroom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cW5QOh
Real Sociedad 1-6 Barcelona: Lionel Messi scores twice on record-breaking 768th appearance
Lionel Messi scores two goals on his record-breaking 768th appearance for Barcelona as the Spanish giants beat Real Sociedad 6-1 in La Liga....
Michael Kovrig: China begins espionage trial behind closed doors
They were arrested for espionage days after Canada detained an executive of telecom giant Huawei. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tH...
Australia floods: Cows rescued from swollen rivers and beaches
Exhausted animals have been pulled from swollen rivers, beaches and flooded suburbs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f1eWfk
Turkish lira falls 14% after bank governor sacked
The outgoing central bank chief is the third exit in under two years under Turkey's President Erdogan. from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro calls governors 'tyrants' over lockdowns
The Brazilian president says it is now time to reopen the economy, despite a surge in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/317...
Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser
The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says. from BBC News - World https:/...
Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town
For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday's poll means keeping or casting out Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World http...
Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them
A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/391I...
Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees
Thousands of women are sharing their photos in ripped jeans on social media - but why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s7VuS4
Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy
Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The former fighters embracing peace in the Philippines Mindanao region
Former fighters are embracing peace in Mindanao in the Philippines, in the hope of ending decades of killing. from BBC News - World https:...
How can I stop my houseplants dying?
With houseplant sales booming, expert Giacomo Plazzotta offers tips for keeping them healthy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/395xwPT
Covid in Sweden: Elderly people deserve more
More than half of those who have died with Covid-19 in Sweden have been care home residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cY46UG
Covid-19: Miami imposes emergency curfew over spring break 'chaos'
Large crowds on the US city's party strips prompted an emergency overnight curfew. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r4NW0V
Afghanistan: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on unannounced Kabul visit
The trip comes at a crucial time for the peace plan, just weeks before a troop pullout deadline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tHW...
South China Sea dispute: Huge Chinese 'fishing fleet' alarms Philippines
The Philippines asks China to withdraw more than 200 ships from disputed waters in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Egyptian feminist Nawal El Saadawi dies at 89
Nawal El Saadawi, who has died at 89, drew outrage and admiration in her conservative home country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australia floods: Couple's house swept away near Sydney
Their home was carried away by flash flooding, on what should have been their wedding day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r7TM1I
Congo-Brazzaville presidential candidate in hospital with Covid-19
The main opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville says he is "fighting death". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nowruz: Millions celebrate Persian New Year around the world
From celebrations in Covid wards to fireworks displays, Nowruz has looked very different this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Saudi Aramco's profits slide nearly 45% after lower oil demand
Saudi Aramco makes less than expected but will still pay returns to investors including the Saudi state. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid restrictions: Can music festivals be safely planned?
A music festival takes place as an experiment in the Netherlands, despite the rest of the country being under lockdown. from BBC News - Wo...
Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying
"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC. from BBC News - Worl...
More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk
Officials say anyone living in low-lying areas of the city must leave as torrential rains continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past
How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear
Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWs...
Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?
Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sbsHfi
Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab
There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38WnjFl
North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love
Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute
One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1i...
The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards
Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c06ewf
The dogs helping endangered Tasmanian devils find a mate
A world-first trial in Australia is using dogs to help the endangered species procreate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWeWmd
Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century
The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China
The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Infertility: 'Women need to hear ‘you are not alone’
In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone. from BBC News ...
China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern
Observers say the social media trends stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Learning Welsh in lockdown... around the world
The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a rise in people wanting to learn a new language. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s5M2P9
Russian pleads guilty to Tesla ransomware plot
He allegedly offered an employee $1m (£721,000) to install ransomware at a Nevada battery plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vFe...
ICYMI: Roof-trotting goats and Super Mario
From a new Super Mario theme park to some adventurous goats. Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World http...
Bill Nelson: Former astronaut and senator nominated as Nasa chief
Bill Nelson, 78, is a former astronaut and senator with a long history of working on space issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
No international fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics
No international fans will be permitted at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer because of the pandemic. from BBC N...
Domestic violence: Turkey pulls out of Istanbul convention
Human rights groups say the move is a "huge setback" to efforts to combat domestic violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Mar-a-Lago: 'Covid outbreak' at Trump's Florida residence
Parts of the Mar-a-Lago resort, where the former US president lives, have reportedly been closed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tJ...
Covid-19: Pakistan's PM Imran Khan tests positive
The 68-year-old was vaccinated two days ago and is said to be isolating at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cNwARi
Icelandic volcano erupts near Reykjavik
Aerial footage shows lava snaking its way down after the eruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QqRCxt
Australia warned of 'life-threatening' flash floods
Dozens of people are rescued from floodwaters, as torrential rains batter the country's east coast. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid: France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge
Some 21 million people in France are affected, while in Poland shops and hotels are shut nationwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why is everyone fighting over the South China Sea?
China claims most of it but surrounding countries and the US disagree. The BBC's Zhaoyin Feng explains why. from BBC News - World http...
Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations
Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eUAyKs
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone
A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lztVhL
Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space
Did a crew sent to the US Skylab space station go on strike? The last surviving member says it's a myth that won't die. from BBC N...
Coronavirus: How Russia glosses over its Covid death toll
The reality behind Russia's pandemic is most likely to be found in its excessive mortality rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Atlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence
Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in. from BBC News - World https://if...
China and Taiwan face off in pineapple war
Taiwan fights back against Chinese curbs on the export of their fruit - with plenty of support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/311tT...
What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Ros Atkins looks at how a vaccine hailed as a ‘game-changer’ has seen its reputation tarnished. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38YiF...
'This child was alive again'
The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the deadliest migration routes in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eX...
Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'
A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom
Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
India's interfaith couples on edge after new law
A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Atlanta shooting: Biden condemns anti-Asian racism
The president said Americans should unite against racism and asked Congress to pass a hate crime bill from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik
Officials are warning the public of the risk of falling rocks and landslides as Fagradalsfjall erupts. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US President Joe Biden ‘doing fine’ after aircraft stumble
A spokeswoman said the president is "doing 100% fine" after slipping while boarding Air Force One. from BBC News - World https:/...
French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo'
Paris police this week claimed a major drugs haul - but it wasn't what it first seemed to be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OR...
Thousands of mice plague Australian town
Locals in Gilgandra, New South Wales, say it's their worst infestation in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Z4FIt
Covid: Germany warns of 'exponential' rise in coronavirus cases
Health Minister Jens Spahn says Europe does not have enough vaccines to prevent a third wave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NxaLwy
Finland ranked happiest country in the world - again
Denmark is in second place, followed by Switzerland and Iceland in the World Happiness Report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cQUMC6
Greek bull figurine unearthed after heavy downpour
A bronze statuette believed to be at least 2,500 years old is found near the ancient site of Olympia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Myanmar protests: BBC journalist Aung Thura held
Aung Thura was taken away by plainclothes men as Myanmar remains in turmoil after February's coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
E-bike suspected cause of huge Australia house fire
The bike was left on charge overnight at the three-level house in Sydney, firefighters says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bYChwr
Face editing: Japanese biker tricks internet into thinking he is a young woman
The 50-year-old biker said he thought his social media followers would not want to see an old "uncle". from BBC News - World htt...
China sending children of exiled Uighur parents to orphanages, says Amnesty
Young Uighur children are taken into orphanages without parents' consent, Amnesty International says. from BBC News - World https://if...
Chinese granny who fought off attacker in US praised for bravery
The 76-year-old was waiting to cross the street in San Francisco when she was punched, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Anti-Asian violence: 'He slashed me from cheek-to-cheek'
Asian Americans across the US have faced a surge in hate crimes during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2g3Oa
At least 25 tornadoes rip through southern US
Powerful storms have swept through the region, wrecking havoc in parts of Mississippi and Alabama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Michael Spavor: Canadian spy trial in China ends without verdict
Michael Spavor's case is part of a diplomatic spat between China and the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lwROqd
Super Nintendo World opens in Japan after Covid delays
The theme park features iconic characters like Mario as well as rides based on games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OOwTmP
Goldman Sachs' young bankers ask for 80-hour week
First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vF2kjU
US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks
This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s5H0...
Lamborghini's profits soar during Covid
The supercar maker saw record profits, partly fuelled by China, set to become its second-biggest market. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 13 in ambush on police convoy
At least 13 officers died in the attack by a suspected criminal gang in the State of Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1E7kc
Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'
Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government
Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Samia Suluhu Hassan - the woman set to become Tanzania's next president
Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan is due to serve the rest of the term after John Magufuli's death. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Spain passes law allowing euthanasia
Lawmakers vote to make Spain the fourth European country to allow euthanasia, despite opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vE...
Dozens change name to 'salmon' to get sushi deal in Taiwan
Officials in Taiwan plead with people to stop changing their names to take advantage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s25gov
EU agency says AstraZeneca vaccine is 'safe and effective'
The medicines regulator reports back after 13 EU states suspended use of the jab as a precaution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eX...
Paris airport: Algerian passengers from UK stranded for weeks
Twenty-six Algerians who flew from the UK have spent three weeks waiting to complete their journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Death of a Zulu king: 'He is planted, not buried'
Photos of Goodwill Zwelithini's funeral - an insight into how a powerful South African monarch is mourned. from BBC News - World https...
The cautionary tale of the president who denied Covid
His death will reenergise debate about whether the continent needs strong institutions or strongmen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kobe Bryant widow sues LA police over 'graphic images' of helicopter crash
Vanessa Bryant published the names of officers she says shared photos of the site of Bryant's death. from BBC News - World https://ift...
India coronavirus: Can its vaccine producers meet demand?
India is a big player in vaccine production - but companies are warning of supply problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35rGhSj
Australia: Sex consent app proposal sparks backlash
Critics say the suggestion by a police commissioner is impractical, short-sighted and open to abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US ratchets up pressure on Chinese telecom firms
Three firms face a possible ban from US for being "aligned to Communist China" regulators claim. from BBC News - World https://i...
Atlanta shootings: 'It's scary just to be an Asian American woman.'
Inside the Washington protest against hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Atlanta spa shootings. from BBC News - World https...
Tokyo Games creative head quits over 'Olympig' insult
Hiroshi Sasaki had proposed that plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe appear at the opening ceremony as a pig. from BBC News - World https...
Donald Trump's wealth takes tumble during presidency
The former US president's fortune slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India
An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed. from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout
People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid. from BBC News -...
'Stingy men' take on Nigeria's dating etiquette
Frustrations about the cost of dating have raised serious questions about romantic relationships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eU...
Paris Commune: The revolt dividing France 150 years on
Passions flare over how to remember the city's brief, much-romanticised experiment in power to the people. from BBC News - World https...
US-China relations: Adversary or partner?
Three young Americans and three young Chinese people spoke to the BBC about the bilateral relationship from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canadians held in China on spying charges face trial within days
Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were arrested two years ago in a row that soured China-Canada ties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies
Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vDkUZW
US Border: Risking everything for an American dream
Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WJA16
Dutch election: Turnout high for election despite Covid
In an election dominated by Covid, many people have still taken to the polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P4MRck
Covid: EU plans rollout of travel certificate before summer
It will permit travel by those vaccinated, or who have tested negative or recently recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bVfrFP
Yemen war: Houthis express 'regret' for deadly migrant centre fire
The UN wants an independent investigation into the blaze that killed 44 migrants, mostly Ethiopians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Demi Lovato says she was raped as a teenager in new documentary
In a new documentary, the singer alleges the offender faced no consequences after she came forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
French glue-trapping of birds not allowed, says EU court
The practice, condemned by conservationists, was suspended by the French government last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qSwQTT
Airline removes boy, 4, with autism for not wearing Covid mask
The US airline removed the boy, 4, from a flight because he wasn't wearing a face mask. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bSsBTZ
St Patrick's Day: Countries celebrate Ireland's patron saint
Online events are taking the place of traditional parades due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cyAGwc
Video captures huge Ontario, California fireworks explosion
A large amount of stored fireworks ignited and caused the explosion in a residential neighbourhood. There are no known injuries at this time...
Iceland shaken by more than 50,000 earthquakes in three weeks
BBC Europe correspondent Jean Mackenzie met locals learning to live with the shakes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cGb6Wf
What we wish we'd known about infertility
In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone. from BBC News ...
Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas
The attacks around Atlanta, Georgia, come amid a surge in hate crimes directed at Asian-Americans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
Covid-19 disruptions killed 228,000 children in South Asia, says UN report
A new UN report says interrupted health services caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in South Asia. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'
The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population. from BBC News - World https://...
Australia to send Papua New Guinea vaccines as cases surge
With rising infection rates, Papua New Guinea's fragile healthcare system is under pressure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OW2...
Trump tells Republican supporters to get vaccinated
Many pro-Trump Republicans have expressed reluctance to take up the offer of a Covid-19 jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMxMa1
French bulldogs close in on Labradors as most popular US dog
Their popularity among celebrities is thought to have added to the rise of the French bulldog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q0Q8tt
Uighur abuse: MPs criticise companies over China forced labour
The business committee says firms should face sanctions if they cannot prove no links to labour camps. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Brazil Sao Paulo health chief urges lockdown as Covid deaths surge
President Bolsonaro and his new health chief are resisting calls for a lockdown despite record deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche
A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NoDiV0
LGBT rights: New threat for Poland's 'rainbow families'
A new law aims to close a loophole that is the only remaining way for LGBT people to adopt children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China's latest online skinny fad sparks concern
Observers say online skinny fads stem from an obsession among some Chinese women with being thin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nt...
Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China
The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the coastal ecology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Syria: The scars left by a school bombing
BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013. ...
'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation
Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message. from BBC News -...
The 89-year-old dancing in the streets of New York City after vaccination
New Yorker Robert Holzman got his Covid vaccine as soon as he was able so he could get back to dancing. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid relief bill: How does the new US child tax credit measure up?
The Covid relief bill includes an expanded child tax credit. How does the US compare to other countries? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Golden Globe awards make diversity pledge after publicists' backlash
The awards' organisers have been criticised for "discriminatory behaviour" and "ethical impropriety". from BBC New...
Michelle Obama voices sympathy for Meghan on race
The former US first lady reacts to Oprah Winfrey's interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Climate change: Jet fuel from waste 'dramatically lowers' emissions
A jet fuel made from food waste has the potential to reduce emissions from flying, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
Yaphet Kotto: James Bond villain and Alien actor dies at 81
The actor played Dr Kananga in Live and Let Die, and was also a crew member in Alien. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tqrRf2
Rare ancient scroll found in Israel 'Cave of Horror'
The verses are thought to have been written by Jewish rebels hiding in the cave from Romans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OChsw
Nokia to cut up to 10,000 jobs worldwide
The Finnish telecoms giant is shifting investment into 5G and cloud computing research. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qRos76
What is happening with migrant children at the southern US border?
More than 4,200 migrant children are in US custody amid a surge of arrivals to the US-Mexico border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
What is this Arctic walrus doing off the Irish coast?
The rare sighting was captured by a local man and his five-year-old daughter in County Kerry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38GZocX
Dutch head to polls as Covid crisis looms large
The election comes after a government crisis and during the country's strictest lockdown to date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
AstraZeneca vaccine: Safety experts to review jab
Eleven European countries have suspended use of the vaccination over concerns about side effects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q0...
China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure
Tencent saw $62bn wiped off its valuation while Alibaba may have to sell some of its media assets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Mozambique insurgency: Militants beheading children, aid agency reports
Save the Children says Islamist militants in Cabo Delgado have killed children as young as 11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vvvPos
Covid-19: Brazil to get fourth health minister since pandemic began
Marcelo Queiroga, a doctor, is to replace Eduardo Pazuello, an army officer with no medical training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink'
Influential figure Kim Yo-jong accuses Washington of trying to "spread the smell of gunpowder". from BBC News - World https://if...
France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era
A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia
The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google. from BBC News - World https://...
South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military
Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tmJ...
Myanmar coup: What protesters can learn from the '1988 generation'
Student activists fight to end a hated military government in Myanmar. 2021? Or 1988? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rRLagQ
Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'
A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom
Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people
The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nigeria primary school children abducted in Kaduna state
This is the first time a primary school has been targeted in a wave of similar kidnappings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qV8ysE
Yo-Yo Ma: World-famous cellist's impromptu vaccine centre concert
Yo-Yo Ma performs in a waiting room after receiving his second dose of Covid-19 vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38C74gv
Beijing sandstorm: City turns orange and transport disrupted
Hundreds of flights are disrupted as the storm sweeps across China's capital city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vswJlC
Apocalyptic skies as Beijing hit by worst sandstorm in a decade
Strong winds blowing in from Mongolia has turned the Chinese capital to be shrouded in dust. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OAALaN
Myanmar coup: Military extends martial law after protests
The military extends martial law across more of Yangon following the deadliest day of protests so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Pele congratulates Ronaldo for passing goal tally
Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward's hat-trick against Cagliari takes him past the Brazilian legend's t...
Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain
A powerful hallucinogen used in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential depression cure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Australia March 4 Justice: Thousands march against sexual assault
The wave of protests follow a backlash to the government's response to rape allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PYhSil
Grammys 2021: Five weird and wonderful moments
Harry Styles, Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion all put on a spectacle. But who are Silk Sonic? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PSUOS7
Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives
Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday". from BBC News - World https:/...
US remains top arms exporter and grows market share
Chinese and Russian exports have declined while the Middle East has seen big growth in imported arms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid-19: Netherlands suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine
It is the latest nation to act over reports of blood clotting but the WHO says it is safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tgSClW
Covid-19 pandemic: Trump urged to encourage supporters to get jabs
It would be a "game-changer" if Donald Trump stepped in, Dr Anthony Fauci says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eFpkcK
Andrew Cuomo: Biden declines to join calls for Cuomo to resign
The US president is awaiting the outcome of a misconduct probe into NY Governor Andrew Cuomo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OzXDap
Avatar reclaims title as highest-grossing film
Disney said the blockbuster film regained top spot over the weekend knocking off Avengers: End Game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
What Macron doesn't get about colonialism
The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India's interfaith couples on edge after new law
A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government. from BBC News - World https://ift...
'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'
The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tiGfWn
Nagorno-Karabakh: A home regained and a home lost in war
How lives on both sides of the divide in Nagorno-Karabakh were changed by the last year's fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees
More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan. from BBC News - World htt...
Photos from Australia: Capturing 'flash rips' and 'the edge of the world'
Dene Bingham photographs dangerous seas and wild places from a remote coast in Western Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38A...
Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century
The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment. from BBC News - World https://ift...
We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories
The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eB...
Grammys 2021: Burna Boy and Wizkid win at music awards
Burna Boy wins Best Global Music Album, while his fellow Afrobeats star wins Best Music Video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3to5ff7
Merkel's party slumps to defeat in regional polls
The Christian Democrats got a quarter of the vote in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Gi...
Covid-19: Dutch police break up anti-lockdown protest
Police used water cannon and mounted officers to clear anti-government demonstrators in The Hague. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Myanmar: Brutal crackdown continues on protesters
At least 14 protesters were killed on Sunday by security forces in Yangon, local media's reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Indian police arrest two men after assault on Muslim boy at Hindu temple
Two men are questioned over a video of a 14-year-old being beaten for "drinking water at a temple". from BBC News - World https:...
Myanmar protests: Protesters killed in bloody Yangon crackdown
More protesters and a police officer are reported dead elsewhere as anti-coup protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDj...
Afghanistan investigates ban on girls' singing
The education ministry is probing a Kabul directive banning older girls from singing at public events. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kenya withdraws from ICJ case over Somalia sea border at last minute
Hearings at the world court over the maritime dispute are due to start on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oo00gG
Covid-19: Ireland suspends use of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
The minister for health says it is precautionary after reports of serious blood clotting events in Norway. from BBC News - World https://i...
North Korea 'not responding' to US contact efforts
The Biden administration has tried several ways to get in touch with North Korea, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lbG...
US immigration: Disaster agency FEMA brought in to help with child migrant surge
US-Mexico border facilities are under pressure amid a rise in the number of unaccompanied children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
The volatile cryptocurrency extends its record-breaking run to reach a new high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OxIeaB
Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away
Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them. from BBC News - World ht...
Myanmar protests: Civilian leader in hiding vows to continue 'revolution'
Mahn Win Khaing Than leads a group of politicians seeking recognition as Myanmar's government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38...
'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66
Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Live music is back... behind a New York shop window
Musicians have been able to serenade New Yorkers from the inside of empty shops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38DxUol
Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away
Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them. from BBC News - World ht...
The algorithm for the perfect biryani
A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eCU2mG
Is fighting a pandemic like fighting a war?
Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Saving one of the world’s rarest toads from extinction
The harlequin toad has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside Panama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eztDWX
Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'
Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion. from BBC News - ...
Argentina's President Alberto Fernández targeted in vehicle by protesters
Protesters unhappy with government mining plans in the Patagonia region smash the vehicle's windows. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Sarah Everard: How a woman's death sparked a nation's soul-searching
The disappearance and death of a young woman in London prompts anger and calls for change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OwHySO
Breonna Taylor: Protest to mark anniversary of police killing
The young black medic was shot dead when police raided her home in Louisville, Kentucky, a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia opposition: Moscow police raid election forum
Officers raided the opposition conference only minutes after it began at a hotel on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30DbjUH
Covid: Jordan's health minister quits over hospital oxygen deaths
The country's health minister has resigned after six Covid patients died due to an oxygen shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Sri Lanka to ban burka and other face coverings
The measure is needed on security grounds, officials say, two years after the Easter Sunday attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Security forces fire at protesters in Myanmar
Myanmar has "all the hallmarks of a civil war... but only one side is armed", says Jonathan Head. from BBC News - World https://...
ICYMI: Faceplanting albatross and cat rescues itself
An albatross faceplant, a cat rescuing itself after getting stuck in a tree and other stories you may have missed. from BBC News - World h...
US announcer uses racist slur as basketball players kneel for anthem
Announcer Matt Rowan blamed his "horrible statements" on sugar spikes from his diabetes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Spanish police seize narco-submarine in Malaga raid
The vessel, able to transport up to two tonnes of drugs, was found in the city of Malaga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bIp0YB
Corinne Masiero: Actress protests naked at 'French Oscars' ceremony
Corinne Masiero sheds a donkey skin and bloodstained dress at a coronavirus dominated César Awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: US and allies promise one billion jabs for South East Asia
The leaders of the US, Australia, India and Japan agree to deliver the vaccines by the end of 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique
A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home
Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative. from BBC News - World https:...
Why the GameStop story is far from over
Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bIMZqJ
Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike
Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38zPGsu
Bolivia: Prosecutors order arrest of former interim leader
Prosecutors say Jeanine Áñez and former ministers took part in a coup against leader Evo Morales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qJ...
India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom
Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent. from BBC News - World h...
Myanmar coup: The 'battle tactics' used in crackdowns on protests
Human rights group Amnesty says videos show the military are using increasingly deadly force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vbR6mO
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
What are NFTs and why are they worth millions?
Artwork is being "tokenised" and sold online for millions of dollars - but will the bubble burst? from BBC News - World https://...
Covid vaccinations: No reason to stop using AstraZeneca jab, says WHO
The World Health Organization reassures states after Bulgaria becomes the latest to suspend the jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Razzies: Robert Downey Jr and Anne Hathaway nominated for 'worst acting'
Robert Downey Jr and Anne Hathaway are up for Razzies, the annual alternative to the Oscars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rG68zf
Brussels bombers 'murdered elderly man as a test'
Two brothers who killed 31 people in 2016 earlier shot dead a 76-year-old, a Belgian report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bD...
Nigeria student kidnapping near Kaduna army base
Residents who heard gunfire overnight thought it was a military exercise at the site in Kaduna state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
SA actor Cliff Simon dies after kiteboard accident
The star, who also had roles in 24, NCIS, Days of Our Lives, is killed in a kiteboarding accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies in South Africa aged 72
The king, one of South Africa's most influential traditional leaders, had ruled since 1968. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l847...
Meghan Markle interview: African-American women react
Many African-American women were delighted when one of their own married a real prince - but times have changed. from BBC News - World htt...
Maharashtra: Nagpur becomes first major Indian city to return to lockdown
Nagpur becomes the first major Indian city to return to a complete lockdown as Covid cases rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qGt...
Coupang: Harvard dropout rockets into mega-billionaire's club
The "Amazon of South Korea", Coupang was founded by Bom Kim and has just listed its shares. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid-19: Thailand delays AstraZeneca vaccine rollout after blood clot fears
The delay comes after a number of countries, including Denmark and Norway, suspended use of the jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
De Blasio: NYC mayor calls on Cuomo to quit over harassment claims
Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cstn9D
Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?
The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Etna: Life beneath the volcanic dust of repeated eruptions
Three weeks of spectacular blasts have amazed onlookers - but caused untold damage for Sicilians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3la...
Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?
Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Why has the Syrian war lasted 10 years?
What sparked the fighting - and why it is still going on after so long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BnQrO
The Scottish mercenary hired to kill Pablo Escobar
How a team of British combatants travelled to Colombia to assassinate the world's most dangerous man. from BBC News - World https://if...
A yak herder in the Himalayas: ‘I am the last shepherd in my family’
Phuntsog Tsering lives a tough life, herding yaks at 5,000m in the Himalayas and is one of the last shepherds left in his village. from BB...
Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine
The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ewgD4c
Running from terror in north-east Mozambique
A militant Islamist insurgency in north-east Mozambique has forced half a million people to flee for fear of beheadings and abductions. fr...
The drone's-eye view of a bowling alley that went viral
A one-shot drone tour of a Minneapolis establishment has been celebrated for its production genius. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Amanda Gorman's Catalan translator dropped because of 'profile'
The publishers said they wanted "a woman, young, activist and preferably black" translator for the poem. from BBC News - World h...
Oxford-AstraZeneca: Denmark suspends vaccine 'as a precaution'
The decision follows a death and reports of blood clots, but the health minister says no link is established. from BBC News - World https:...
Adele finalises divorce with joint custody of son
Details of the singer's split with Simon Konecki have been revealed in US court dcouments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30w6BYT
Myanmar's military accuses Suu Kyi of taking $600,000 and gold
Myanmar's military alleges the overthrown leader took illegal money and gold, but gives no evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hunt for US murder suspect mistakenly released from jail
A paperwork error leads to a murder suspect being released from Rikers Island prison before his trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Myanmar nun: Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng explains her act of courage
A Catholic nun who kneeled in front of armed police in Myanmar speaks to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vgoLvC
Michelle Obama: Former US first lady says she is 'moving towards retirement'
The former US first lady has opened up about the pandemic, mental health and ambitions for the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
China approves plan to control Hong Kong elections
Critics say the electoral reforms will effectively wipe out any remaining opposition when enacted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Facebook asks judge to throw out FTC anti-trust lawsuit
The charges allege Facebook bought up its rivals to maintain a monopoly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rwaEA9
Covid vaccines to top the agenda at 'Quad' meeting
The four country alliance is expected to discuss financial support for vaccine manufacturing in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Warren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club
The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Malaysia High Court rules Christians can use 'Allah'
The issue of non-Muslims using the word to refer to God had previously sparked tensions and violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mexico marijuana: Lower house passes recreational cannabis bill
The lower house passes a bill allowing recreational use, with final approval now almost assured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qD4...
Hamed Bakayoko: Ivory Coast's PM dies in Germany
Hamed Bakayoko died of cancer, the authorities say, days after his 56th birthday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ckYunl
Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon?
Two US states are lifting compulsory coronavirus restrictions, but are they in a position to do so? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations'
The Los Angeles awards season workers who have had to find new jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ci3HMN
Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics?
Australian politics finds itself at a moment of cultural reckoning, writes the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Being gay in Ghana: LGBT community is ‘under attack’
Since the country’s first LGBT safe space was closed down by police, queer Ghanaians are "not safe". from BBC News - World https...
The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it
Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto on obsession, Covid-19 and getting into character. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rFci...
Covid: The man with "super antibodies"
John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Thirty years of BBC World News
BBC World News looks back at the last three decades as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30tw7hc
Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000
The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5BcbO
Fukushima disaster ten years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’
Ten years on from Japan’s Fukushima disaster, a survivor remembers the day his entire family disappeared. from BBC News - World https://if...
Myanmar coup: 'We were told to shoot protesters', say police who fled
Police officers from Myanmar tell the BBC they defected to India after refusing to carry out orders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia targets Twitter speed over 'banned content'
President Putin has criticised social media companies and Twitter is popular with opposition activists. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Maracana stadium to be named after Brazil legend Pele
Brazil's iconic Maracana stadium is to be named in honour of the country's legendary footballer Pele. from BBC News - World https:...
Ghislaine Maxwell 'does not know who accusers are', says brother
Ian Maxwell says Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend has not been able to prepare adequately for her trial. from BBC News - World http...
Ghislaine Maxwell's US jail conditions 'are torture' - brother
The British socialite is currently in a New York prison awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
Myanmar coup: Envoy to UK recalled after pro-Suu Kyi remarks
Kyaw Zwar Minn had said he stood by deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi and called for her release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ruh5...
Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thai PM sprays sanitiser on reporters
Prayuth Chan-ocha was asked about a cabinet reshuffle and chose to deflect the question unusually. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
Bialowieza: Poland to resume logging in primeval forest
Bialowieza forest is at the centre of a long-running row between environmentalists and the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
China and Russia to build lunar space station
The two countries will create research facilities on the surface and/or in the moon's orbit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38sG...
Richard Pusey: Australian admits filming taunts of dying policewoman
Richard Pusey pleads guilty to outraging public decency by filming a policewoman as she lay dying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Security firm probes hack of '150,000 cameras'
Bloomberg reports the hack exposed camera feeds showing the insides of offices, hospitals and businesses. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid: Hospitals in Brazilian cities 'close to collapse'
More than 80% of ICU beds are occupied in the capitals of 25 of the country's 27 states, a report warns. from BBC News - World https:/...
Trader gets painted stones instead of $36m of copper
The company says it took delivery of six thousand tonnes of spray-painted rocks instead of the metal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Meghan and Harry: Questions the US had about Oprah interview
Why did the duchess hand over her passport, what is "The Firm" and other lingering questions. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Why a white poet did not translate Amanda Gorman
When a white Dutch author was chosen to translate Gorman's work the decision was swiftly reversed. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Abducted, shackled and forced to marry at 12
Up to 1,000 Christian, Hindu and Sikh girls are abducted in Pakistan every year, forced to convert to Islam, then married. from BBC News -...
Uganda's missing: Hundreds of families fear for those taken away
The harrowing tales from Uganda from the families of those who have been detained after a series of raids. from BBC News - World https://i...
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