Saudi Arabia: Authorities defend mosque speaker restriction
Authorities say they have imposed a maximum volume following complaints from the public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p4uFxm
The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'
Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think
The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TqY6hb
The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world
One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football. fro...
Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters
As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3paT...
Viewpoint: Why Germany's Namibia genocide apology is not enough
Germany is sorry for the massacres but the lack of reparations has angered targeted communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yTD...
China-India clashes: No change a year after Ladakh stand-off
Nomads along the India-China border in the Galwan Valley are still living under the shadow of war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
NSA spying row: US and Denmark pressed over allegations
Denmark is accused of helping the US spy on European politicians such as Germany's Angela Merkel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Canada mass grave find sparks call for more action
Last week the remains of 215 children were found at a school set up to assimilate indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale
A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p5Lq...
Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists
The BBC has been speaking to some of those whose lives have been changed forever by the protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c7...
The couple inspired by Tulsa’s black entrepreneurs
Obum and his wife Faith moved to Tulsa in 2019, inspired by the legacy of 'Black Wall Street'. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Peru more than doubles death toll after review
The official death toll now sits at more than 180,000, up from just under 70,000, after a review. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wM...
Covid: WHO renames UK and other variants with Greek letters
The variant first detected in the UK becomes Alpha, with South Africa, Brazil and India also renamed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after refusing to do news conferences
Naomi Osaka says she is withdrawing from the French Open as a result of controversy over her refusal to speak to the media. from BBC News ...
Sinéad O'Connor: My life is actually really boring
"I've got to the time in life where you just want to sit and be peaceful in your garden and knit." from BBC News - World htt...
Bangladesh arrests tiger poaching suspect after 20-year hunt
The man known as "Tiger Habib" is alleged to have killed about 70 endangered Bengal tigers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nephew of Fetullah Gulen seized and brought back to Turkey
Selahaddin Gulen reappears in custody in Turkey weeks after he goes missing in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uGyNVo
Belgian ambassador loses South Korea posting after wife slaps worker
The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Privacy group targets website 'cookie terror'
Campaigners lodge hundreds of complaints against sites they claim break cookie laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wKX6Tv
France police 'neutralise' armed ex-soldier after Dordogne manhunt
The 29-year-old man was injured in a shoot-out with police after a 24-hour manhunt, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p6i...
Tarzan actor Joe Lara, 58, presumed dead in plane crash
He and six others are missing believed dead after their plane crashed into a lake in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34AXvvT
Texas Democrats block 'discriminatory' bill on voting
A walkout by Democrats deprives the state legislature of a quorum to pass the divisive bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fG5T3H
China ends two-child policy amid population concerns
China allows couples to have up to three children in major policy shift sparked by falling birth rate from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Argentina stripped of Copa America tournament
The 2021 Copa America has been left without a host less than two weeks before it starts after Argentina was stripped of the tournament. fr...
Ho Chi Minh: Vietnam tests entire city amid new variant fears
All 13 million people of Ho Chi Minh City will be tested and new social distancing rules have been imposed. from BBC News - World https://...
Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK
Hundreds more who worked for the British military and government will be allowed to settle in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu
The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R595w2
The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19
Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher. from BBC News - World https://if...
Mohammed Deif: The one-eyed Hamas chief in Israel's crosshairs
The shadowy figure at the top of Israel most-wanted list has repeatedly eluded attempts to kill him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs
Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y...
Somaliland elections: Could polls help gain recognition?
Somaliland is hoping that elections will boost its chances of gaining international recognition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yKg...
James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life
Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London. from BBC News - World https:...
Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala
BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show
Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away. from BBC News - World https://...
Nigeria school abduction: Gunmen kidnap students in Niger state
At least 150 students are reported missing after armed men stormed a school in Niger state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vEO8He
France rejects Iranian spy charges for tourist Benjamin Briere
Benjamin Briere was detained in Iran in 2020 after flying a drone near the Iran-Turkmenistan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Barcelona: Homophobic attacks spark outcry
One man required surgery after he and his friends were beaten up by a group of men on a beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R4J8wz
Key Israel party backs deal to end Netanyahu rule
Key right-wing Israeli opposition party backs unity government which may end PM Netanyahu's 12 years in office from BBC News - World h...
Israeli opposition inch closer to deal to oust Netanyahu
Party leaders are inching towards a coalition deal that would end the era of PM Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Osaka could be kicked out of French Open over media boycott
World number two Naomi Osaka faces expulsion from the French Open if she continues to refuse to speak to the media. from BBC News - World ...
Colombia protests: UN calls for investigation into Cali deaths
Troops are patrolling the city of Cali after weeks of violent anti-government demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c4gyCU
Indonesia ferry fire: More than 270 people rescued from blaze near remote islands
One person is still missing after the fire aboard a passenger ferry near Indonesia's remote Sula Islands. from BBC News - World https:...
Florida shooting: Two dead, more than 20 wounded in Hialeah
Three people fired into a crowd outside a banquet hall in Hialeah, a city north of Miami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SGWjEi
Mount Everest: 'Aim high' female teacher who set new speed record says
Ex-teacher Tsang Yin Hung, 45, is one of three climbers who have set Everest records in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israel politics: Lapid nears coalition after Netanyahu fell short
Israel's opposition parties are close to a coalition agreement to form a "government of change". from BBC News - World https...
France manhunt for armed ex-soldier who fired on police
Authorities tell residents to stay indoors as police hunt for the man who opened fire on police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34wz...
Nashville hat shop faces backlash for selling anti-vaccine Nazi Jewish star
The Nashville shop apologises after it used a Nazi symbol to spread a "not vaccinated" message. from BBC News - World https://if...
Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali
The French president warned that political instability could lead to greater Islamist radicalisation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death
Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft's son, was discovered near the body of a police officer. from BBC News - World https://if...
'I’m fine, really': Finding hope as Covid sweeps India
The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3zG9j
Belarus: Hundreds join global solidarity protests
Crowds call for the release of an activist who was arrested when his flight was grounded in Minsk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Brazil: Protesters blame Bolsonaro for Covid crisis
Thousands of people angry at the slow rollout of vaccines take to the streets in cities across Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Afghanistan: Bus blast kills three university staff
A roadside bomb hits a bus carrying teachers from Al-Biruni university north of the capital Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Quiz: How well do you know Roger Federer's Grand Slam
Roger Federer is about to play his first Grand Slam in 16 months - how much do you know about the Swiss great's record at the majors? ...
All you need to know about the French Open
The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Sla...
Ex-US airline pilot admits lewd act in cockpit mid-flight
Michael Haak exposed himself to his female co-pilot and watched porn on a laptop, a court is told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S...
Sri Lanka's beaches swamped with burning ship debris
Plastic and chemical contamination threatens environment and livelihoods in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c2GDC9
San Jose shooting: Guns, petrol and 22,000 rounds of ammunition found
A search of the man's home reveals 12 guns, Molotov cocktails and thousands of rounds of ammunition. from BBC News - World https://ift...
North Korea says children volunteering on mines and farms
State news reports the orphans want "to repay even just a millionth of the love the party showed". from BBC News - World https:/...
Colombia protests: Duque sends military to Cali
Four people died on Friday night in the city, the epicentre of protests against the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c56V...
Indian Premier League 2021: Tournament to resume in United Arab Emirates in September
The remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League season will take place in the United Arab Emirates in September and October. from BBC News...
Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school
The mass grave was found during a survey of the former residential school for indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vK7...
Mali names coup leader Col Assimi Goïta as transitional president
The country's constitutional court says Col Assimi Goïta should now "lead the transition process". from BBC News - World htt...
Mount Nyiragongo: Why DR Congo fears the explosive power of a lake
Volcanic activity has raised fears of a rare eruption at Lake Kivu in the country's east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frTFvb
Footage shows US flight attendant being attacked by passenger
A dispute over the airline's mask policy led to a passenger punching a flight attendant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SAXJAj
Don't take on China alone, says ex-Australia PM Kevin Rudd
Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd says countries should work together if they seek to challenge China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Rohingya refugees trapped on a remote island miles from land
Rohingya refugees taken to a remote island off Bangladesh tell the BBC they are desperate to leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?
The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hXUE...
Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Warnings of genocide and famine
Concern is mounting about the devastating effects of the conflict raging in Tigray since November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Kashmir: A father digging up the ground to find his missing son
Nine months after his son's abduction, a father continues to look for closure in India's Kashmir. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams
More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vkaIVE
Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers
German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers. from BBC News - World https://if...
Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?
An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u...
President Biden to propose $6tn spending plan
The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oXvqs1
Covid: EU approves Pfizer-BioNTech jab for 12-15 year olds
German leaders say that vaccinations of children aged over 12 will start on 7 June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oXG2Ha
Cruella: Disney's live-action origin story gets mixed reviews
"Extremely entertaining" or "messy, flabby and confused"? The critics weigh in on the new film. from BBC News - World ...
William Amos: Politician apologises after urinating during video call
It was the second online mishap for Canadian MP William Amos - who previously appeared naked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fSaqyD
Tesla cameras will monitor driver awareness
The electric car company says it will now "detect inattentiveness" amid safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S...
French oil giant Total rebrands in shift to renewables
Total is the latest energy giant to face pressure from shareholders to reduce carbon emissions faster. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'I think buying a used car is still in my future'
Ohio's newly minted vaccination lottery millionaire has plans for the windfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fqxdm8
Belarus plane: Russia accuses EU of risking passenger safety
Russia condemns a decision to avoid Belarusian airspace over the arrest of a dissident journalist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y...
Barack Obama: 'Marcus Rashford is way ahead of where I was at 23'
Barack Obama praises footballer Marcus Rashford's anti-poverty work in a Zoom meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wELT78
Nike says it split with Neymar over sexual assault investigation
The sportswear giant and Brazilian footballer give conflicting accounts of why they parted ways. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bX5...
Sri Lanka: Burning ship coats beaches in oil and debris
Sri Lankan and Indian naval boats are struggling to put out the eight-day blaze on the X-Press Pearl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Iran's presidential election: Who the candidates are
What there is to know about the seven men standing in the forthcoming poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R1G5p2
Germany officially recognises colonial-era Namibia genocide
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas asks for forgiveness for atrocities and announces financial support deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Open Skies Treaty: US tells Russia it will not rejoin key arms control deal
The arms control treaty permits unarmed surveillance flights over dozens of participating countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai jailed again for pro-democracy protests
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is already serving time for taking part in other demonstrations in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R2WV...
Friends reunion: BTS, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber censored in China
It's believed the stars were cut from the Friends reunion as they'd previously offended China. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters
A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns
Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character". from BBC News - ...
Taiwan must choose between virus and politics
The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help. from BBC News - World https://i...
The looming battle over abortion in the US
Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hY4N...
In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims
A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards. from BBC News - World...
Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation
Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y...
Mystery plans to redraw Balkan borders alarm leaders
Unofficial plans to change the borders have caused alarm - but no-one knows whose idea they are. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34pZ...
Three sentenced over Barcelona and Cambrils jihadist attacks
The men assisted those responsible for attacks in 2017 that killed 16 people and injured 140. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oXtY8M
Covid: France bans non-essential travel from UK
France joins Austria and Germany in introducing restrictions due to the spread of the Indian variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hong Kong electoral reform: LegCo passes 'patriots' law
The electoral reform keeps "unpatriotic" figures from power and tightens China's grip on Hong Kong. from BBC News - World ht...
Macron asks Rwanda to forgive France over 1994 genocide role
At a memorial to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda's capital President Macron admits French mistakes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
India YouTuber arrested for 'flying' dog with helium balloons
He tied helium balloons to his dog and attempted to "fly" the pet to make a viral video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Franz Kafka: Manuscripts, drawings and personal letters go online
It comes after years of restoration and cataloguing by the National Library of Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bWWqmi
Covid: China hits back as US revisits Wuhan lab leak theory
China accuses the US of "political manipulation" over investigations into the origins of the pandemic. from BBC News - World htt...
Mountain biker Bienvenido Aguado lands record 100ft front flip
Spanish rider Bienvenido Aguado lands what is believed to be the longest dirt-to-dirt front flip on record. from BBC News - World https://...
Super 'blood' Moon treats stargazers around the world
Two rare celestial events have coincided as the Moon appears larger during a lunar eclipse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fq1Zvk
DR Congo: Thousands flee Goma after second volcano warning
It comes days after an eruption killed 32 people and destroyed hundreds of homes around Goma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RSP2RM
Melbourne lockdown: Fears over outbreak sparks restrictions
The Australian state of Victoria shuts down again as a fresh outbreak in the capital fuels anxiety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
César Prieto: Cuban baseball player defects on Florida trip
Cuban officials confirm César Prieto left their delegation during a pre-Olympic tournament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oShO1c
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Biden urges ceasefire and end to abuses
The US president highlights the rights abuses and the possibility of famine as fighting continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o...
Azerbaijan captures six Armenian troops on border
The six were surrounded by Azeri troops who foiled a sabotage mission, Azerbaijan says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fpW7lR
School of Rock drummer Kevin Clark dies aged 32
Jack Black and Miranda Cosgrove lead tributes to the musician, who was killed in a traffic accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Belarus: I'm ready to beg for help, says mother of detained woman
The mother of Sofia Sapega, who was arrested when her flight was grounded in Minsk, speaks to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
A cannabis empire that caused chaos on Native land
How a rush to cash-in on cannabis ended in disaster in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bXYzxP
Mali coup: Col Goïta seizes power - again
The military stages a second coup in under 10 months, drawing an angry reaction from foreign powers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ohio announces winner of first vaccination lottery
A suburban Cincinnati woman wins the Midwestern state's first $1m (£700,000) Vax-a-Million prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91
The US author of the best-selling children's classic passed away last Sunday, his family said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on
Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p1vRBG
'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance
Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?
The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34k3Vz8
Iran bans cryptocurrency mining for four months after blackouts
President Hassan Rouhani says the energy-consuming activity must be halted for four months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p4lZHr
French films show far too much smoking, campaigners say
Anti-smoking groups demand the French government cuts its funding for movies that show tobacco use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nigeria: More than 130 missing after boat sinks in Kebbi state
Eyewitnesses say more than 160 people were on the vessel and just 22 have been rescued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wBzYac
San Jose shooting: 'Multiple fatalities' in California shooting
The shooting took place at a regional rail yard in San Jose, California early on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QRWDQ6
Covid: Russia starts vaccinating animals
Russia has started vaccinating animals with what it says is the world's first animal-specific jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Belarus jails: Stories of fear and violence
Hundreds of people described as "political prisoners" are held, including journalists and protesters. from BBC News - World http...
Shell: Netherlands court orders oil giant to cut emissions
Campaigners say it is the first time a company has been legally bound by the Paris climate accord. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Cyclone Yaas: Severe storm makes landfall on India coast
It comes as India is already struggling to deal with a second deadly wave of Covid-19 infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RF...
'Doomsday' couple Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell charged with murder
The couple had espoused apocalyptic religious beliefs and were already facing other charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fMOnJJ
Syria holds presidential election dismissed as farce by opposition
Bashar al-Assad is seen as certain to win an election rejected as a farce by the opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3foouAW
Galápagos tortoise found alive is from species thought extinct
Tests carried out on a giant tortoise found in 2019 confirm it belongs to a species believed extinct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Jacob Zuma: South Africa's ex-president pleads not guilty for multi-billion dollar arms deal
South Africa's former president is accused of corruption over a contract worth $5bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bU9EA5
Teotihuacán: Alarm over construction near ancient site
Bulldozers have razed areas near the pre-Hispanic ruins at Teotihuacán, a World Heritage Site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uqhlEq
Italy cable car fall: Three arrested over fatal accident
Investigators say an emergency brake system had been disabled before the crash, which killed 14. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34iA...
Samuel E Wright: Tributes paid to actor who voiced crab in The Little Mermaid
The actor and singer voiced Sebastian and sang Under The Sea in Disney's 1989 animated favourite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'
Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oPPdJE
Belarus journalist Roman Protasevich's colleagues fear for their lives
Associates of detained dissident journalist Roman Protasevich say they are receiving death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle
Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oNMctB
Uefa opens proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over European Super League plan
Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League...
Grand jury to consider Donald Trump charges
The New York jury will decide whether to indict the ex-president on criminal charges, local media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Marilyn Manson active arrest warrant issued on assault charges
The US singer is accused of two counts of assault at a concert in the state of New Hampshire in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
France puzzled by mystery anti-Pfizer campaign offer
French social media influencers say they have been offered money to discredit the anti-Covid vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs
A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Peker videos: Gang leader's claims rattle Turkish government
A Turkish gang boss's videos go viral with his claims of serious crimes by Turkish officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hQ...
Mali's coup leader Assimi Goïta seizes power again
The interim president and PM have been removed from office by the man who led last year's coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Global heating: Study shows impact of 'climate racism' in US
Black people in the US are subject to double the level of heat stress in cities than whites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fDTRXa
John Cena: Fast and Furious star sorry over Taiwan remark backlash
John Cena posts a video apology in Chinese after describing Taiwan as a "country". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fHfjKZ
Sri Lanka navy rescue crew following chemical fire on cargo ship
All 23 members of the Singaporean X-Press Pearl's crew were evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bSXBD8
Shepherd hailed for saving six in deadly Chinese ultramarathon
Zhu Keming was reportedly grazing his sheep during the sudden weather change that killed 21 runners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia threatens to slow down Google over 'banned content'
The country’s media watchdog says it will slow down internet speeds to the site if the content is not deleted. from BBC News - World https...
Belarus flights redirected after Roman Protasevich's arrest
EU leaders promise more sanctions after a dissident journalist was arrested on a diverted flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hQ...
Israel-Gaza conflict: Blinken promises US support for Gaza reconstruction
The US secretary of state wants to consolidate a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Elliot Page: Actor wins praise for sharing swimming shorts image after top surgery
The trans actor previously described top surgery, where breast tissue is removed, as "life-saving". from BBC News - World https:...
Peru's Shining Path kills 16, including children, ahead of polls
An offshoot of the far-left Shining Path rebel group said it was behind the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yAMxEk
Ramdev: Doctors furious over yoga guru's insulting Covid remark
A video of Baba Ramdev mocking patients for trying to find oxygen went viral earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ujT...
Texas to allow unlicensed carrying of handguns
A bill which further eases some of the loosest gun laws in the US is set to be approved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yCchjS
Rocco Morabito: Italian fugitive arrested in Brazil
Rocco Morabito, who has been wanted since the 1990s, escaped from a prison in Uruguay in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yADRhe
Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams
More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vkaIVE
Florida governor signs bill to ban Big Tech 'deplatforming'
The Florida measure will fine companies that violate the rules up to $250,000 per day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo
Australia power station explosion leaves thousands without electricity
Energy companies are scrambling to restore electricity supply after a Queensland power station fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Peloton to build first US factory after supply problems
The exercise equipment company has struggled to keep up with demand during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fNB1gu
Australia to shut embassy in Afghanistan over violence fears
Canberra cites an "uncertain security environment", as the pullout of international troops proceeds. from BBC News - World https...
US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics
It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Indian police visit Twitter's office after 'manipulated media' label
It comes after the social media giant labelled a ruling party spokesman tweet as "manipulated media". from BBC News - World http...
Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India
The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vjdV7D
EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest
Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Iran agrees to extend IAEA nuclear monitoring deal for one month
Iran says it is showing "good faith" while talks on saving a nuclear accord continue in Vienna. from BBC News - World https://if...
Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador's new leader faces uphill struggle
The new president faces a divided Congress and plenty of economic challenges amid the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
DR Congo's Goma volcano: Drone images show devastation
Hundreds of homes have been destroyed in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Indian couple holds mid-air wedding 'to escape Covid restrictions'
The nuptials reportedly took place at the same time as India's official death toll passed 300,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
George Floyd death: How do I talk to my son about race?
A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: Training dogs to identify the scent of Covid-19
Trials are underway with dogs trained to sniff out the coronavirus. If the trails are successful, dogs could aid efforts to prevent super-sp...
Kevin Spacey set for acting return in Italian film
It will be the star's first film role since he was accused of sexual assaults, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Fish 'not as carbon friendly' as previously thought
Commercial fishing by so-called bottom trawling could emit as much CO2 as air travel, a study argues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Belarus Ryanair flight diverted: Passengers describe panic on board
Those on board describe a "sudden dive" as the aircraft changed course due to a reported bomb threat. from BBC News - World http...
Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court for first time since military coup
Deposed leader of Myanmar is allowed to meet her lawyers for the first time before adjourned hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Body of missing man found in Spanish dinosaur statue
Police say the man was reported missing by his family and no foul play is suspected in his death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fK...
Samoa's first female PM locked out of parliament by losing opponent
Fiame Naomi Mata'afa holds makeshift swearing in ceremony in a tent after opponent locks the doors. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Mottarone cable car crash: Italy investigates cause of accident
Operators of the cable car near Lake Maggiore said maintenance and checks were carried out regularly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israel-Gaza: How much money does Israel get from the US?
Israel gets billions of dollars in US aid - we look at why, and what that money is used for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hMFp1N
China marathon: Fans mourn top runners killed in deadly race
Many pay tribute to the athletes who died in the controversial ultramarathon that killed 21 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Japan ramps up mass vaccinations in Tokyo and Osaka amid Covid surge
The new vaccination drive in Tokyo and Osaka comes as hospitals struggle to cope with cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHrwmM
Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday
A look back at the life and career of the influential and now-octogenarian singer-songwriter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3udlPhL
Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'
The EU and the US consider sanctions after Belarus forced a plane carrying a journalist to land. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QLv...
India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages
India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Children speak of sickness and neglect in US asylum camps
The BBC has uncovered allegations of cold temperatures, sickness, neglect, lice and filth, through a series of interviews with children and ...
US PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner with sixth title
Phil Mickelson becomes the oldest man to win a major as he claims the US PGA Championship to win a sixth major title. from BBC News - Worl...
Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers
German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers. from BBC News - World https://if...
Eritrea viewpoint: I fought for independence but I'm still waiting for freedom
As Eritrea marks 30 years of independence from Ethiopia, a former fighter reflects on what has been achieved. from BBC News - World https:...
The couple who met on YouTube
Australian Anitha Kannan and Ian Chalmers, from the UK, met over YouTube and bonded over social anxiety in lockdown. from BBC News - World...
Mount Nyiragongo: Volcanic eruption in DR Congo leaves people homeless
People are telling of their fears after a volcano erupted in DR Congo, sending lava towards homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Belarus 'diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist', says opposition
A flight from Greece to Lithuania lands in Minsk, reportedly because of a bomb scare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/349taEl
ICYMI: Eiffel Tower art and a new plane fuel
From Eiffel Tower art to cooking-oil plane fuel, here are some stories you might have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Indian Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar arrested in murder case
Sushil Kumar is accused of being involved in the murder of fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankhar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SkAvy6
Eight dead after cable car falls in Italy
At least eight killed after cable car falls near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, rescuers say from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/348ZrLP
Israel-Gaza: A conflict on pause as both sides claim victory
Morale among supporters of Gaza's armed groups remains intact after the 11-day conflict with Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Damiano David: Eurovision winner denies taking drugs
The lead singer of winning Italian band Måneskin denies taking cocaine after online claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wrCIXp
Mount Nyiragongo: Lava destroys houses after DR Congo volcano erupts
Thousands of people have fled their homes after fountains of lava burst from the Mount Nyiragongo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Virgin Galactic rocket plane soars to edge of space
Sir Richard Branson's spaceplane completes the first of three key test flights above New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Black fungus: India reports nearly 9,000 cases of rare infection
The normally rare infection has a 50% mortality rate, and is hitting recovering Covid-19 patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
China race: Severe weather kills cross-country runners
At least 20 die as freezing rain and winds hit a cross-country race in a mountainous tourist site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Atletico edge Real Madrid to Spanish title
Atletico Madrid edge city rivals Real Madrid to the La Liga title in dramatic fashion by coming from behind to beat Real Valladolid in the f...
Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison?
Two brothers have received a $75m payout over their wrongful 1983 murder conviction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vgTCrB
Koori Mail: Thirty years of reporting on Aboriginal Australia
The Koori Mail, Australia's only fully Indigenous-owned and managed newspaper, is turning 30. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/348...
Indian tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped
The poor district of Nandurbar was prepared for a deadly second wave - unlike the rest of India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wp8...
Forgotten Cyprus hero who eradicated island's malaria
Mehmet Aziz was behind one of Cyprus's most important recent achievements but few have heard of him. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'
Italy's Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wltY...
Your pictures on the theme of 'woodland walk'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oDU8xs
Why Iranians have been queueing for chicken
Long lines for government-subsidised poultry have been seen in cities and towns across Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFh4iL
Mount Nyiragongo: DR Congo plans to evacuate city as volcano erupts
Residents of Goma flee to safety as nearby Mount Nyiragongo throws huge lava fountains into the air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israel-Palestinian conflict: Eyes on peace options as Gaza truce holds
Mediators try to cement the truce, as Israel and Palestinian militants take stock of an 11-day conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Bayern Munich 5-2 Augsburg: Robert Lewandowski breaks goalscoring record
Robert Lewandowski scores in the final minute of the season for Bayern Munich to break Gerd Muller's 49-year record of goals in a Bundes...
Princess Latifa: Dubai photo appears to show missing woman
The Emirati princess has been imprisoned in Dubai since she tried to escape in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ypuDEq
Covid: India tells social media firms to remove 'India variant' from content
Platforms are told to take down all content that refers to an "Indian variant" of the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https:/...
French army chief says UN report into air strike was biased
Gen Lecointre says he believes Europe will still be fighting jihadism in the Sahel in 10 years time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Myanmar coup: Junta head claims Aung San Suu Kyi 'in good health'
Min Aung Hlaing makes the claim in his first interview since seizing power in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3484UCw
Covid: Argentina starts new lockdown as cases soar
The country that endured one of the world's longest quarantines is back under restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yyRC...
China's Zhurong rover takes first drive on Mars
China is now the second country after the US to operate a rover on the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/349dBwl
Salmonella: CDC urges Americans not to kiss chickens amid outbreak
The US public health agency asks people to be careful around live poultry after a multi-state outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: How Covid-19 crushed India's healthcare systems
Experts say Covid-19 has exposed the inadequacies of India's healthcare infrastructure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yt4BjD
Air India cyber-attack: Data of millions of customers compromised
Passport details, ticket information and credit card data were compromised in the February attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
Einstein handwritten letter with E=mc2 equation auctioned
The rare example of the equation in Einstein's handwriting sells for $1.2m, much more than expected. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Prison guards spared jail time in Epstein suicide plea deal
The two prison workers fabricated log entries to make it seem like they checked on Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yyBICD
Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army
Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QJwtiC
A Japanese composer, a Burkina Faso story-teller and a Congolese rapper make an opera
Japanese composer Keiko Fujiie and Burkina Faso griot Maboudou Sanou helm an ambitious new opera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oE...
Tennessee cops mocked dying man's plea: 'I can't breathe'
"Help me," pleaded William Jennette as officers restrained him, "they're going to kill me." from BBC News - World ...
George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust
A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened. from BBC News - World https:...
Champion horse mystery in the Gulf angers Poles
A horse deal gone sour underlines problems bedevilling a world-famous Polish stud farm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hL6lPi
'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group'
Some Indians are sharing dark humour memes inspired by the pandemic - and occasionally offending cousins in the diaspora. from BBC News - ...
Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier
Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wtm9Kz
From beer to Tinder boosts: The bribes for people to get jabbed
Free beer, marijuana and Tinder boosts are among the incentives being offered - but do they work? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bK...
State of emergency 'won't stop Olympics'
This summer's Olympics will go ahead even if Tokyo remains in a state of a emergency, says IOC vice-president John Coates. from BBC Ne...
Gaza-Israel conflict in pictures: 11 days of destruction
People in Gaza and Israel assess the damage to their homes and cities after 11 days of fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oDb...
Palestinians and Israelis react to ceasefire
Whilst Palestinians took to the streets to celebrate, reaction from Israelis was more subdued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/345XmAk
Alabama overturns decades-old ban on yoga in schools
Yoga, banned in Alabama public schools since 1993, can be taught again - but with some restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israel-Gaza: How children on both sides experienced the conflict
The BBC talks to children on both sides of the Israel-Gaza conflict about their experiences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bJlJbo
The beauty YouTuber who's hosting Eurovision
Nikkie de Jager is Eurovision's first transgender host, telling Newsbeat it's "a dream come true". from BBC News - World...
Dave Bautista swaps Guardians of the Galaxy for wrestling zombies
Dave Bautista, of Guardians of the Galaxy and WWE fame, leads the charge against a city of zombies in his latest movie from BBC News - Wor...
France's 18-year-olds given €300 culture pass
French teens can use the funds for cinema tickets, musical instruments or to buy books and videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Critically ill Covid-19 patients 'more likely' to die in Africa
There is a shortage of specialised staff and equipment such as oxygen monitors, researchers find. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/343...
El Salvador: Remains of 24 people found in ex-policeman's garden
Officials in El Salvador believe the mass grave may contain up to 40 bodies, mostly of women or girls. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers
UK tourists will be free to enter the country without a negative Covid-19 PCR test from Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33ZSj...
Copa America games moved amid Colombia protests
Colombia will no longer co-host the 2021 Copa America tournament with Argentina after a series of protests in the country. from BBC News -...
Tarun Tejpal: Indian former editor cleared of raping colleague
Tarun Tejpal had denied allegations that he raped a female colleague in a hotel elevator in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJ...
Japan bullet train driver leaves cockpit for loo break
The Japanese man may be punished for leaving the controls in the hands of an untrained conductor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wm...
School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest
Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QD1...
WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut
The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://if...
Biden signs law to tackle anti-Asian hate crimes
President Biden signs a bipartisan law to "stop the hatred and the bias" against Asian Americans. from BBC News - World https://...
Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect
The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yqAwBi
Covid: Why has Seychelles seen rising case numbers?
It's the most vaccinated country in the world, but infections have risen in the island nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
Covid: Australia's vaccine hesitancy worries medical experts
Medical experts are concerned that low Covid infection rates may be leading to complacency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fC8REQ
Sri Lanka: Covid increases China influence in India's backyard
As India struggles to deal with the virus, China steps in to help its neighbours like Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGq...
Eurovision: TIX, Tourettes and mental health
Norway's Eurovision entry has come to this years competition with more than music on the agenda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
George Nkencho killing: 'The door closed and then I heard the shots'
George Nkencho was shot dead by police officers outside his Dublin home in December 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/343mzLO
Fears over 'silent dictatorship' in Chad
After the death of President Idriss Déby. Chad is riven by conflicting desires for democracy and security. from BBC News - World https://i...
Big cats seized from zoo in Netflix's Tiger King
Officials seized 68 tigers, lions, hybrids and a jaguar from the Oklahoma zoo shown in the TV series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Black fungus: Call to declare epidemic in Indian states
The health authorities ask states to declare an epidemic after a normally rare infection surges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RBh...
Belgian national park shut in hunt for far-right soldier
The manhunt for the heavily armed weapons trainer continues in a vast area near the Dutch border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Y...
Carrefour in Kenya: The true price of the discounts
The French retailer has expanded massively in Kenya but a tribunal has found it guilty of unfair practices. from BBC News - World https://...
Ceuta migrants: The photos that captured Spain's attention
A photo of a volunteer comforting a migrant in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta goes viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v61Frf
German officer who posed as Syrian refugee in terror trial
Caught leading a double life, Lt Franco A denies planning far-right attacks on politicians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33YfdZS
Farewell (again) to Microsoft's Internet Explorer
Microsoft has set a deadline for retiring its legacy web browser from consumer versions of Windows 10. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nicolas Sarkozy: Ex-president goes on trial for illegal campaign funding
He is accused of illegally overspending by millions of euros on his failed 2012 re-election campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Friends: 7 things the trailer reveals about the reunion
Including guest stars, emotional moments, set visits, table reads and Phoebe's singing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u8jLaG
Climate change: EU official backs German Greens on curbing flights
The Greens' leader - a strong candidate for chancellor - wants to ban short-haul flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bJ4feW
Queensland offers cash bonus to attract tourism workers
The offer is open to people in Australia who want to come and work in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGskH2
ByteDance: TikTok's co-founder to step down as chief executive
The hugely popular short-video app was regularly criticised by former President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SdjnKD
Four beheaded in Guatemala prison riot, police say
At least four prisoners are beheaded during a fight between rival gangs at a jail in Quetzaltenango. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Qantas accelerates cost cuts as $1.5bn loss looms
The Australian flag carrier also said its debts had peaked as domestic travel returns to near-normal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israel-Gaza: Hamas official predicts ceasefire 'within a day or two'
A Hamas official talks of a ceasefire "within a day or two", but firing from both sides continue. from BBC News - World https://...
Republicans defy Trump to back Capitol riot probe
Thirty-five Republicans sided with Democrats in the House of Representatives to set up a commission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Breast implant scandal compensation ruling due
Thousands of women given substandard implants should finally find out if they will receive compensation. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US v Canada: Who won the vaccine rollout?
The BBC's Ritu Prasad and Holly Honderich discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in their respective countries. from BBC News - World ht...
Russia flexes muscles in challenge for Arctic control
Russia vows to protect its interests from a remote outpost as global warming opens up the Arctic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wj...
'His death is a catastrophe': Gaza doctors mourn specialist killed in air strike
Dr Ayman Abu al-Ouf and 12 members of his family were killed in an Israeli raid on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SavXKV
Covid-19: What went wrong in Singapore and Taiwan?
They were once hailed as success stories, but both places are now seeing a steep rise in virus cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Eurovision: Iceland out of live shows due to Covid
A pre-recorded performance will be used instead after a member of Daði og Gagnamagnið tests positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israel-Gaza violence: The children who have died in the conflict
Dozens of children have been killed on both sides. Here's what we know about some of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eZcR3e
Marilyn Manson's ex-assistant sues over sexual assault and battery claims
Ashley Walters files legal papers claiming the singer used his fame to "exploit and victimise" her. from BBC News - World https:...
Spain migrants: 'I said goodbye to my family and left with nothing'
Around half of the 8,000 migrants who reached a Spanish enclave in Morocco have been sent back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wgxn...
Demi Lovato is non-binary and is changing pronouns to they/them, singer announces
"Today is a day I'm so happy to share more of my life with you all," the US singer tells fans. from BBC News - World https:/...
Malawi burns thousands of Covid-19 vaccine doses
Health officials hope the event will increase public confidence in getting the vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v11JZg
Belgian manhunt for soldier who threatened top virologist Ranst
Police search woodland for a heavily armed soldier who disappeared after reportedly making threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Dean du Plessis: The first visually impaired commentator to cover international cricket
Dean du Plessis, the world's first blind cricket commentator, tells BBC Sport about his love for the game, his journey into the commenta...
Amphotericin-B: Concern over 'black fungus' drug shortage as cases rise
The intravenous injection is in short supply as hospitals report a spike in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eXqOP6
Indonesia: Climate change destroying world's oldest animal painting
Higher temperatures have accelerated build-up of salts, which causes the art to flake off the walls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Japan pulls controversial asylum seeker bill after criticism
Criticism of the bill was mounting after the death of a Sri Lankan refugee held in detention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ymOWTa
Pelosi calls for China Winter Olympics boycott
The Speaker of the House said heads of state should not attend the Games due to human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: France to reopen bars and restaurants as lockdown eases
The country prepares for a phased reopening as daily Covid cases fall and vaccinations accelerate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u...
Somerton man: Body exhumed in bid to solve Australian mystery
Investigators hope DNA advances will uncover clues as to the identity of the body found in the 1940s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New York prosecutor says Trump inquiry now 'criminal'
A spokesman for the state's top prosecutor says the inquiry is "no longer purely civil". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Google AI tool can help patients identify skin conditions
The tech giant says its "dermatology assist" tool can recognise 288 different skin ailments. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
India's holiest river is swollen with Covid victims
Hundreds of corpses have been found floating in the Ganges or buried in the sand of its banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZUdMP
Denmark and the Syrian refugees no longer welcome to stay
Denmark is criticised for becoming the first European country to revoke residence status for 200 people. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Schalke's Bundesliga agony: Champions for four minutes & 38 seconds
On the final day of the Bundesliga season in May 2001, Schalke were champions for four minutes and 38 seconds. It was agony. from BBC News...
Letter from Africa: The woman bucking the trend in Ghana to embrace her grey hair
Elizabeth Ohene has ditched the hair dye which keeps most people's hair black in Ghana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SWZTdH
Six announcements from Google developer conference
Google's annual conference unveils their latest tech. Here's what we found interesting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RsKF...
Ezinma: How Beyoncé's violinist is tearing up the classical rulebook
The musician is pushing classical music forward with her fusion of orchestral music and trap beats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Under deadly attack French police demand better protection
Officers call for a tougher response to the violence they face after two were killed within a month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Cyclone Tauktae causes Karachi dust storm after ravaging Gujarat
Pakistan’s biggest city was hit by the storm following several days of sweltering heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tYXj3N
Indian variant: Tower blocks quarantined in Germany
"Public order officers suddenly turned up and we were locked in," said one resident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S7bWod
Israel closes Gaza border after mortar attack
The border was briefly reopened on Tuesday to allow in a shipment of aid, including food and fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Ceuta: Spain sends troops as 6,000 migrants enter enclave
PM Pedro Sánchez vows to restore order as migrants wade and swim into Ceuta from Morocco. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bCnkPV
James Ibori: UK returns $5.8m stolen by ex-governor to Nigeria
James Ibori took the money while he was governor of Nigeria's Delta state in the early 2000s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wk...
Andrew Brown: No charges for police who shot black motorist
The officers who fatally shot black motorist Andrew Brown will not face charges, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oq...
In pictures: Fear and mourning as Israel-Gaza violence rages on
Striking images capture the human cost of the fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S0u...
SEG Plaza evacuation: Shaking China skyscraper sends shoppers fleeing
Local authorities do not yet know what caused the SEG Plaza in the city of Shenzhen to wobble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3by5bD6
Lost village emerges from Italian lake
Repair works at a reservoir in Italy have revealed the remains of a village submerged for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Belarus raids top news site in widening crackdown
Major independent site Tut.by goes offline and its editor's home is raided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ykjpBb
Migrants determined to enter Spain's Ceuta enclave: 'Either I'll die or I'll cross'
At least 5,000 migrants have reached Spain's Ceuta enclave from neighbouring Morocco, a record number over a single day, Spanish officia...
Amazon 'in talks to buy MGM Studios for $9bn'
The deal would give the e-commerce giant's streaming service a vast library of content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uVJCUs
Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study
The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
More than a billion sparrows in the world, study finds
At least 50 billion individual wild birds are on the planet, including 1.6 billion house sparrows, scientists say. from BBC News - World h...
The woman trailblazer set to take the reins in Samoa
For the first time ever, a Samoa election was tightly contested - and it's a woman who came out top. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Galapagos Islands: Erosion fells Darwin's Arch
The famous rock formation has collapsed due to natural erosion, Ecuador's environment ministry says. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire
The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33R9F3j
Pfizer vaccine can now be stored in fridge for longer, EU drug regulator says
The European Medicines Agency ruling could help the EU's Covid vaccine rollout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bwn2u8
Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?
Cyber-security experts, tech firms and lawyers weigh in on the end-to-end encryption debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3454QDP
Gaza-Israel conflict: Israel defends strategy as death toll mounts
A ferocious bombardment aims to hobble Hamas's capabilities, but civilians are also in harm's way. from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid in India: Tracing a family’s fight to save a father
Covid has overrun India's hospitals, leaving many fighting to find treatment for sick relatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Job Maseko: The South African WW2 hero who didn't get a Victoria Cross
Job Maseko blew up a German ship but his bravery was not properly recognised because he was black, campaigners say. from BBC News - World ...
How US police training compares with the rest of the world
Amid calls to improve training in the US, we examine how it compares with other developed countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ariana Grande marries Dalton Gomez in 'intimate' ceremony
The 27-year-old US singer ties tied the knot with property agent Dalton Gomez in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hy3lWl
Jake Paul investigated over suspected driving on protected turtle beach
Some Puerto Rico beaches are protected as endangered turtles nest in the sand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uPtSSZ
Israel-Gaza violence: Calls to protect civilians as conflict endures
The UN, US and UK are among those making pleas for people caught in continuing, intense violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fm...
Over 100 Moroccan migrants swim to Spain's Ceuta enclave
Rubber rings and rafts were used as families and many boys swam round border fences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uX0zOf
Ethiopia election: Fears over new delay
The prime minister promises the election will be held soon, and will be free and fair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uWBBie
Bill Gates left Microsoft amid affair investigation
Microsoft has said that it investigated Mr Gates' attempt in 2000 "to initiate an intimate relationship". from BBC News - Wo...
Myanmar election: No evidence fraud in 2020 vote, observers say
Conclusion contradicts claim by the military, which argues February coup was justified by voter fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Rapper J Cole scores on Basketball Africa debut
Coach Alan Major says he is proud of US rapper J Cole as he makes his debut for Rwandan side Patriots in the Basketball Africa League. fro...
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021: WandaVision wins big
The Disney+ Marvel hit collected four awards including best show at the in-person Hollywood event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Chile constitution: Sweeping changes possible as independents win
The right-wing government fails to win a third of the seats and will struggle to stop major changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israeli air strikes bombard Gaza Strip
Israeli aircraft carried out dozens more air strikes on Gaza as fighting enters its second week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxm...
Train derails and explodes into flames
The freight train was carrying highly flammable fertiliser and nearby residents have been evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Belgian ambassador's wife claims diplomatic immunity over Seoul slap
The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australia crocodile: Skull identified as part of new extinct species
An eight-million-year-old skull found in 2009 is now believed part of an undiscovered reptile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bxruJ0
Thailand: Record number of Covid cases as prison clusters grow
The country last week admitted there were growing virus clusters in two jails outside Bangkok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3omsKUi
Cyclone Tauktae: Covid-battered India braces for storm
Cyclone Tauktae is believed to be the strongest storm to hit the western state of Gujarat since 1998. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Women's Champions League final: Chelsea 0-4 Barcelona
Chelsea concede four goals in the first 36 minutes as Barcelona blow them away to win the Women's Champions League final. from BBC New...
Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds
The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBJ2aR
US general reflects on Afghanistan departure
General Scott Miller tells the BBC support to Afghan forces will continue ahead of the Nato pull-out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
AT&T nearing $150bn Discovery streaming merger: Reports
A deal could see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery's lifestyle channels under the same owner. from BBC News - World https:...
IPL: Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home
It comes as the government faces fresh criticism for failing to support Australians stranded in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'
Gazan officials say 42 were killed, as the UN head calls for an end to "utterly appalling" violence. from BBC News - World https...
India's Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme
The largest single supplier to the international Covax scheme has made no shipments since March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eRH...
Israel-Gaza: Why is the region blurry on Google Maps?
High-resolution images of Israel and Gaza are available, so why not via public mapping tools? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QrE9pA
Nigeria's Boko Haram militants: Six reasons they have not been defeated
After more than a decade of fighting, the Islamist militant group is still causing havoc in the north-east. from BBC News - World https://...
'We gave Venezuelan migrants a licence to dream'
Colombia granted Venezuelan migrants legal status, now it wants other countries to follow suit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uUeN...
Eurovision winner Salvador Sobral says contest is history for him
Eurovision's highest-scoring winner Salvador Sobral says he now has to go his own way and set new goals. from BBC News - World https:/...
The cost of calling out a 'rape joke'
One Malaysian teenager has braved a backlash for her principled stand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wazNCu
Houston tiger: Animal missing for a week located
Viral footage posted last week showed the animal roaming around a Houston neighbourhood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wdRktc
Israel Gaza conflict: Homes and buildings destroyed in Sderot and Gaza City
Rocket attacks on Israel and air strikes on Gaza have continued, turning homes on both sides to rubble. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Cyber-crime: Irish health system targeted twice by hackers
Department of Health confirms its IT systems was hit by a ransomware attack last Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tRhmBg
Two killed as seats collapse at synagogue in West Bank
The structure at a partially built synagogue near Jerusalem had been packed for a religious festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israeli PM Netanyahu defends Gaza press building bombing
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says destroying a high-rise block in Gaza on Saturday was justified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o...
Covid: Taiwan orders toughest curbs amid infections spike
Cinemas and entertainment venues are shutting down, and limits on public gatherings are tightened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
John Kerry: US climate envoy criticised for optimism on clean tech
John Kerry told the BBC technologies that don't yet exist will play a huge role in stabilising the climate. from BBC News - World http...
Myanmar military take rebel town of Mindat, Chinland
Anti-military activists in the town armed themselves following protests against the February coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u...
John Kerry: 50% carbon emission cuts to come from technology 'we don't yet have'
The US climate envoy says half of reductions to reach net zero will come from technology "we don't yet have". from BBC News ...
Driving Japan's first bullet trains
The world's fastest ever train was launched in Japan in 1964. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3foWdc6
ICYMI: DJ set in the clouds and Harry Potter in NYC
Here's some news from this week that you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RSD1LY
No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss
Dubai is the world's busiest airport and its boss says vaccine passports will get us flying again. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Torlonia marbles: 'The priceless statues I saw covered in dust and dirt'
For years a priceless sculpture collection lay hidden behind a door on the staircase leading to David Willey's flat. from BBC News - W...
Israel-Gaza: What the law says about the fighting
Are Hamas and Israel acting within international law? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tLwLml
Covid economy: What economists got right (and wrong)
A year ago, the US economy tanked. Will it return to normal once the pandemic is over? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tL7R6B
Africa's lost languages: How English can fuel an identity crisis
The far-reaching repercussions of African students forgetting their mother tongues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3olZyNa
Israel-Palestinian conflict: False and misleading claims fact-checked
We examine false and misleading claims from both sides that have been shared widely on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How do you convince people to have babies?
As China and the US look set to shrink in population, what can they do to encourage people to procreate? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ben Kielesinski: The man who took the world on an adventure
Throughout Covid Ben Kielesinski has taken his TikTok followers on trips around Vancouver. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uTqFBP
The mid-air walkways saving endangered animals
Conservationists have built an ingenious system to help the endangered Javan slow loris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yddHB4
India Covid-19: The 'tuk-tuk ambulance' helping patients
A tuk-tuk driver in India's capital, Delhi, is running a free ambulance service for Covid patients. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years
Two young girls and their asylum seeker parents remain in detention despite years of campaigning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6...
Hvaldimir: Seeking sanctuary for whale dubbed a Russian spy
A campaign to protect a mysterious beluga whale near Norway is gathering pace - but will it work? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ts...
Israel Gaza conflict: Biden calls leaders amid escalating violence
The US president makes diplomatic calls after a sixth day of violence in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QjP2cO
Leading conservatives Raisi and Larijani enter Iran presidential race
Judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi and ex-parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani register for the June vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How Israel's Iron Dome missile shield works
The Israeli military says the Iron Dome is intercepting about 90% of the rockets fired from Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQ...
Hong Kong's Ray Cordeiro, 'world's most durable DJ', retires at 96
"Well that's it," says Ray Cordeiro in his final radio show, after more than 70 years in broadcasting. from BBC News - World...
Gaza tower containing media offices collapses after Israeli strike
A warning was given before the tower block, which housed news outlets, was destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3huB1nU
Cranes: Flying giant returning to Ireland after 300 years
A pair of cranes are nesting on a rewetted peat bog in the Republic of Ireland's midlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QlNFdR
DR Congo Eid violence: Court hands down death sentences
Rival Muslim groups clashed over who should lead end-of-Ramadan celebrations, killing one policeman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Eurovision 2021: Tusse - from child refugee to Swedish pop star
"It's a huge honour for me... It's like the biggest thank you I can give," says Sweden's act Tusse. from BBC News - ...
Covid: First Australian repatriation flight from India lands in Darwin
Many of the intended passengers on the repatriation flight were barred after positive Covid tests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o...
China Zhurong rover: Spacecraft successfully lands on Mars
An animation shows how the six-wheeled Zhurong rover touched down on the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eOaTCH
Israel Gaza violence: US envoy arrives for de-escalation talks
Appeals to Israeli and Palestinian leaders for calm have so far failed to produce a ceasefire agreement. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Biden revokes Trump order to punish statue vandals
Also scrapped is a Trump plan for a sculpture garden to US heroes, such as Whitney Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oi3cYA
Israeli-Palestinian conflict gives Biden foreign policy headache
The US president and his aides wish to avoid being drawn into this graveyard of US-led peace initiatives. from BBC News - World https://if...
China lands its Zhurong rover on Mars
The six-wheeled robot has made the hazardous descent to the surface of the Red Planet, China announces. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Israel-Gaza: Strike collapses building during live BBC report
BBC producer Adnan Elbursh was broadcasting live from Gaza City when a building behind him was hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: Delay child vaccinations and share jabs with Covax, says WHO
Wealthier nations should instead donate more vaccines to low-income countries, the health body says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Elise Stefanik: Trump loyalist wins Republican leadership post
Elise Stefanik's win is seen as a sign that former President Trump's grip on the party remains strong. from BBC News - World https...
Black Brazilians protest against racism and police violence
Thousands protest against racism and police violence, a week after a deadly raid in a slum in Rio. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
Holocaust: Synagogue opens at Nazi massacre site in Ukraine
The building is part of a new memorial at Babyn Yar, a site where nearly 34,000 Jews were murdered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Eid in Senegal: Pictures of Dakar's Korité fashion
Men and women often get new clothes specially made for Korité - the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid: Greece ends lockdown measures and opens to tourists
Flights arrive in Greece as restrictions on movement are lifted, but infections are still quite high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Kenya's BBI blocked in scathing court verdict for President Kenyatta
President Kenyatta's plan to change the constitution is blocked after the court said it was illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Lottery jackpot 'winner' says she destroyed $26m ticket in laundry wash
A woman who claims she bought the winning California Lottery ticket says she put it in the laundry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid cases mean Australia repatriation flight from India not full
Dozens of citizens are understood to have tested positive ahead of the first flight home from Delhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Irish health service hit by cyber attack
The Health Service Executive in Ireland temporarily shuts down its IT system after a "significant ransomware attack". from BBC N...
Is Bitcoin bad for the environment?
The BBC's Ros Atkins looks into Bitcoin's affect on the environment after Tesla suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin due to cli...
US fuel pipeline 'paid hackers $5m in ransom'
Reports say Colonial Pipeline paid cyber-criminal gang DarkSide a ransom to prevent a data leak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ohS...
Lebanon: Karpowership shuts down electricity supply
Turkish firm Karpowership shuts down its generators over a lack of payment and a legal dispute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R8QT...
Israel-Gaza violence: Rockets and shelling continue
Israel continues bombardment of Gaza in response to more rocket attacks from the Hamas-run enclave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza as conflict enters fifth day
More than 100 people have been killed in Gaza and seven have died in Israel since Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uKZ7OY
Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of 'verbal assault' on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly shouted at the Democrat in a Capitol Hill corridor from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tMGV...
Israel-Gaza: Conflict stalls Arab-Israeli rapprochement
The violent flare-up comes months after some Arab nations normalised relations with Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eIaLED
'We cannot sleep': Mothers caught in the Israel-Gaza conflict
Mothers in Israel and Gaza tell the BBC they are terrified for their families as fighting escalates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How India's vaccine drive went horribly wrong
A botched-up plan for procuring jabs has dried up stocks and sent prices soaring on the private market. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Jeff Bezos and the secretive world of superyachts
The world's richest man will reportedly set sail next month on one of the largest superyachts ever built. from BBC News - World https:...
'I have no food': What it's like to live inside Cambodia's Covid red zone
An estimated 120,000 people live in red zones in Phnom Penh, where they say food and help, is scarce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Colombia protesters: 'We're not scared anymore'
Protests in Colombia are in their third week with demonstrators saying they plan to carry on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ho59Bi
Covid: US relaxes mask guidance for fully vaccinated Americans
US health officials say masks and physical distancing are no longer needed for vaccinated Americans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israel-Gaza: BBC reporters' reaction on the ground
Violence in Gaza and Israel shows no sign of abating amid rocket fire, air strikes and civil unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
WE Charity: Trudeau cleared of ethics wrongdoing in political scandal
Mr Trudeau said the watchdog report had confirmed what he had 'said from the beginning'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Kp...
Russia picks team for film shot on International Space Station
An actress and director will blast off in October - but Tom Cruise also plans to visit the ISS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fefV...
Woman gives birth in Kyiv metro underpass
Police in Ukraine helped a woman who went into labour in a metro underpass in the capital Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hoQM...
Kenya MP Moses Kuria admits taking $1,000 parliamentary bribe
Moses Kuria's claim has been denied but the politician says such inducements are commonplace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tK...
Amazon set to hire 75,000 workers in US and Canada
The online retail giant is hiring extra staff to meet growing demand as the pandemic continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uM7t...
Film studio sorry for dubbing Laverne Cox's voice with a man
Laverne Cox's character in Oscar-winning film Promising Young Woman was dubbed by a man in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Alireza: Alleged killing of Iranian gay man sparks outcry
Ali Fazeli Monfared, known as Alireza, is said to have been murdered last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RjCEdj
Israel-Gaza: Tensions high as violence continues
Israeli ground troops are massing on the border with Gaza after more violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fhLFf6
Colombia protests: Shortages in Cali as demonstrations rumble on
With protesters blockading key roads into Cali, residents are struggling to access essential items. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Eid 2021: Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan
Millions of worshippers are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest events in the Muslim calendar. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Pierre-Charles Boudot: Top French jockey under investigation for rape
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Pierre-Charles Boudot has denied assaulting a woman in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israel-Gaza: Deaths mount as Israel-Gaza violence worsens
Civilians tell of their terror as rocket fire and airstrikes rain down in Gaza and Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qkglny
Elisabetta Belloni: Italy appoints first female spy chief
"Woman of courage" Elisabetta Belloni is appointed head of Italy's secret services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bp...
Chrissy Teigen sorry for bullying Courtney Stodden on Twitter
TV personality Courtney Stodden accepts her apology but questions its sincerity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vWuGWe
Champions League final moved to Porto and 12,000 Chelsea and Manchester City fans can attend
The Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City on 29 May is switched to Portugal from Turkey. from BBC News - World https:...
Israel: Jewish and Arab mobs spread violence
A Jewish mob assaults a man live on TV while Israeli Arabs attack a Jewish driver in Acre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bke5DN
Ellen DeGeneres reveals why she is ending her talk show
She tells viewers "my instinct told me it's time", but doesn't directly address the recent scandal. from BBC News - Worl...
Chinese county bans birthday parties in bid to be frugal
The rules only apply to all communist party members, civil servants and village organisation leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Sydney casinos to ban cash after money laundering scandal
It comes after an inquiry found evidence of criminal activity and money laundering at Australian casinos. from BBC News - World https://if...
Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk
The initial decision made by Tesla in March to accept bitcoin caused an outcry from environmentalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid vaccine: Ohio lottery offers residents shot at $1m
The US state's governor tries to boost flagging demand for jabs with government-funded cash prizes. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Anger grows over rapist French mayor working from behind bars
Georges Tron continues to lead a town in France despite a conviction for rape and sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uM...
Liz Cheney: Republican ousted from leadership for challenging Trump election claims
After being removed, Liz Cheney said she would continue to speak out against former President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israel-Gaza: Israeli Arabs clash with police in towns across Israel
Unrest grows in Israel as the conflict between Palestinian militants in Gaza and the Israeli military escalates. from BBC News - World htt...
Lod: Why an Israeli town's mayor is warning of civil war
Israel has declared a state of emergency in Lod, after riots in the mixed Arab-Jewish town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33zY8Fq
Covid: Report finds serious failures in WHO and global response
An independent review calls the international response to the pandemic a "toxic cocktail". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Cameroon jails transgender women for 'attempted homosexuality'
The two, one of whom is trans celebrity Shakiro, were found guilty of "attempting homosexuality". from BBC News - World https://...
Air France crash: Trial ordered for Airbus and airline over 2009 disaster
The Paris court ruling comes 12 years after flight AF447 crashed into the Atlantic killing 228 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Spooky 'Finding Nemo' fish washes up on California beach
Anglerfish, which are known to lurk deep down on the seabed, very rarely wash up on land. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y7Fv9O
Norman Lloyd: Tributes paid to Hitchcock and St Elsewhere actor following his death at 106
He worked with Hitchcock, played tennis with Chaplin and made his final film with Judd Apatow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y5oHR2
Israel-Gaza: Fears of war as violence escalates
The barrage of Palestinian militant rockets and Israeli air strikes grows, in the worst violence in years. from BBC News - World https://i...
Taliban capture Afghan district ahead of Eid ceasefire
The Taliban have stepped up attacks on government forces, with US troops set to withdraw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hkmHhR
Israel-Gaza: How locals are reacting to the latest violence
Locals in Israel and Gaza terrified amid the worst flare-up in the conflict for years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hhZnRA
How did a cyber-attack lead to long queues for petrol in the US?
How did a cyber attack lead to a shortage of petrol in the US? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o9K1zZ
Hong Kong: Top cop caught in unlicensed massage parlour raid
The officer involved is allegedly the director of Hong Kong's National Security Department. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33zUV...
Israel declares emergency in Lod as unrest spreads
Riots sweep Lod as unrest grows after days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDM...
Liz Cheney faces vote to remove her from Republican leadership
In an impassioned speech on the eve of the vote, Ms Cheney trained her fire again on "liar" Mr Trump. from BBC News - World http...
Biodiversity: Throwing money at schemes ineffective - charity
Many internationally funded conservation schemes are underfunded and ineffective, researchers conclude. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Colorado gunman killed six at party 'as he was not invited'
The man who shot his girlfriend and five relatives at a birthday celebration had "control issues". from BBC News - World https:/...
How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic
Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
President Biden's claims on the US economy fact-checked
The president is hailing his economic progress since he came to office. We look at some of his claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Budget: Australia tries to win back women with childcare boost
The government's new budget targets women's health and childcare, but critics say more reform is needed. from BBC News - World htt...
As India halts vaccine exports, Nepal faces its own Covid crisis
The landlocked country, which relies on India for medical supplies, is seeing a dramatic rise in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The Zimbabwe bill that could outlaw 'unpatriotic acts'
Activists fear the proposed measure could limit the freedom to criticise the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RMrNZe
India Covid: More bodies found wash up on Ganges river bank
A further 50 corpses are found on embankments, this time in Uttar Pradesh, as India battles Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
Australian boy, 13, crushed by bin lorry after sleeping in bin
The teenager and two younger children were sleeping in the industrial bin in Port Lincoln. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fftYNk
Russia school shooting: Children escape out of windows as eight killed in attack
Children and a teacher have been killed in a shooting at a school in Kazan, Russia, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Israel-Palestinians: Old grievances fuel new fighting
Failure to tackle deep-seated issues meant fresh violence between the two sides was a matter of time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bob Marley: 40th anniversary of the music pioneer's death
The reggae music legend died of cancer in 1981 aged just 36. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f3rtNS
Brazil Amazon: Deadly shootout as illegal miners enter indigenous land
Violence in Brazil's Amazon is increasing, with tens of thousands of illegal miners in protected areas. from BBC News - World https://...
Rapper J Cole to play in Basketball Africa League
US rapper J Cole is set to sign for a Rwandan club ahead of the inaugural Basketball Africa League. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Vesuvius ancient eruption rescuer identified, says expert
A body found at Herculaneum may have been part of Pliny the Elder's team sent to rescue residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Houston suspect arrested as pet tiger remains on the loose
A murder suspect is in custody but his pet tiger is still roaming the streets of a Houston suburb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y...
Eleven dead in shooting at Russian school
Children and a teacher have been killed in a shooting in the Russian city of Kazan, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
Escape tunnel found at Australian detention centre
A refugee group claims the tunnel was close to breaching the site's outer perimeter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ezNxAI
Forests the size of France regrown since 2000, study suggests
Conservation groups say naturally restored forests can help in the fight against climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3exN...
WHO says India Covid variant of 'global concern'
The WHO says the B.1.617 mutation spreads more easily than other variants and requires further study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Myanmar: Journalists who fled coup face Thailand deportation
Five journalists and activists who fled Myanmar's violence are on trial for illegally entering Thailand. from BBC News - World https:/...
Ahmaud Arbery: US state of Georgia abolishes citizen's arrest law
Georgia becomes the first US state to make the move, which was spurred by a black man's shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
China: Census reveals slowest population growth in decades
The results add pressure on Beijing to boost measures for couples to have more babies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RMrii8
Biden denies benefits are holding back job-seekers
The US president rejects claims that unemployed Americans have less of an incentive to find work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vW...
Strait of Hormuz: US fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Gulf
The Pentagon accuses Iranian boats of acting "aggressively" near US vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. from BBC News - World https...
Pakistan prepares for Eid, rattled by India's second wave
As its neighbour succumbs to a devastating Covid crisis, fears rise in Pakistan in the run up to Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years
Two young girls and their asylum seeker parents remain in detention despite years of campaigning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6...
Love Has Won: Family's grief at death of mummified cult leader
Police in Colorado say the body of Amy Carlson was mishandled, leaving her family appalled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33z4pB6
Covid: DR Congo in race against time to vaccinate people
In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19. from BBC News - World https:/...
Jerusalem violence: Deadly Israeli air strikes after Gaza rocket attacks
Tensions between Israel and the Palestinians heighten after spiralling in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bhyTMg
NBC refuses to air Golden Globes over lack of diversity
NBC, which has aired the Hollywood awards ceremony since 1996, said it wants to see "meaningful reform". from BBC News - World h...
US warship seizes huge weapons shipment in Arabian Sea
The intended destination of the thousands of Russian and Chinese weapons is under investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o4D...
Nasa craft carrying 4.5bn-year-old asteroid dust begins long trek home
Scientists believe the dust sample may provide clues on the formation of the Solar System. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y0PD4f
Agent Orange: French court rejects lawsuit against chemical companies
The case sought damages from firms that produced the notorious defoliant used in the Vietnam War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vW...
Colonial hack: How did cyber-attackers shut off pipeline?
Attacks on critical national infrastructure are an increasing concern, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o2lw83
India Covid: Dozens of bodies wash up on banks of Ganges river
It is not clear where the bodies came from, but local media suggest they may be Covid-19 victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q7...
Iraqi TV journalist shot day after anti-government activist's killing
TV reporter Ahmed Hassan and protest leader Ihab al-Wazni were targeted by unidentified gunmen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tzGf...
Michel Fourniret: French serial killer dies in prison aged 79
Dubbed the Ogre of the Ardennes, Fourniret killed at least eight girls or young women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hknv6b
China: Man left dangling from bridge after glass breaks
The tourist was given counselling following his ordeal in a mountainous part of north-eastern China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
German priests defy Vatican to bless gay couples
The Love Wins movement emerged after the Catholic Church said in March that God "cannot bless sin". from BBC News - World https:...
Why Colombia's protests are unlikely to fizzle out
The government has agreed to hold talks with protest leaders but divisions run deep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ul7O2n
Ethiopian former UN peacekeepers seek asylum in Sudan
More than 100 people apply for asylum, as concern mounts over the conflict in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3heAy9b
Russian top doctor who treated Navalny emerges from forest
The ex-hospital chief whose team treated Putin critic Alexei Navalny went missing, but is safe now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Everest: China to set up 'separation line' at summit
A team of mountaineers will mark a line between the Nepal and Chinese side to stop climbers mixing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
French soldiers warn of civil war in new letter
Members of the military accuse the French government of granting concessions to Islamism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vTPDB5
Wael al-Saad Tawadros: Coptic monk hung over bishop's murder in Egypt
A Christian monk is hanged for killing the head of desert monastery in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZeYLM
Vancouver shooting: Man killed in gang-related violence at airport
A man is shot dead outside the international airport in what police say is gang-related violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ew...
China: Search for leopard missing more than a week
A safari park is facing criticism for taking a week to tell locals about the missing leopard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y8ivrx
New Zealand: At least four injured in supermarket stabbing
The motive behind the attack is unclear but there is no indication it was a domestic terror event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Jerusalem: Third night of violence ahead of planned Jewish nationalist march
Hundreds of Palestinians and more than 20 Israeli police officers have been injured in the protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Violence-hit Jerusalem braces for Jewish nationalist march
There are fears of new clashes between Palestinians and Israelis during the annual Jerusalem Day march. from BBC News - World https://ift....
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