'People went to sleep, and then they died'
Pablo Rodríguez's mother and grandmother were in a Miami apartment building when it collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Barcelona star Messi becomes free agent
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi becomes a free agent after his contract expired at midnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tnb5B0
Covid India: Women in rural Bihar hesitant to take vaccines
Experts say fear and misinformation is fuelling the problem in the northern state of Bihar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/368F6XO
The moment Bill Cosby leaves prison
The US comedian was transported in a white car to his nearby residence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h9aFr7
TikTok removes more than seven million suspected under-age accounts
The video-sharing app is popular with teenagers who are allowed to set up an account from the age of 13. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Nearly 200 unmarked graves found near Canada residential school
The Indigenous nation said it is too early to say if the remains belonged to former students of the school. from BBC News - World https://...
The Easter Island pianist playing for her home's future
Mahani Teave returned to the world's most remote inhabited island to help preserve its culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Gen Tsadkan Gebretensae: Ethiopia's Tigray rebel mastermind
A former army general is leading the war against the Ethiopian government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TgDBV2
The EU’s vaccine passport and what it means for travel
The EU's vaccine passport - its Digital Covid Certificate - is being rolled out across all 27 nations. from BBC News - World https://i...
The Amazon sellers who sold up and became millionaires
Small e-commerce entrepreneurs have thrived in lockdown - now big money wants to buy them out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SGt9Ws
Immigration: Is US-Mexico border seeing a surge in migrants?
Donald Trump says migrants are crossing the border like the US "has never seen". We've checked the numbers. from BBC News - ...
China celebrates Communist Party's 100th anniversary
From "red films" and rap to a lavish gala, the country has seen a ramped-up propaganda drive. from BBC News - World https://ift....
How to handle China at 100
There is much debate about how to deal with China's authoritarian politics, reports the BBC's John Sudworth. from BBC News - World...
Mozambique attack: Timeline of terror
Some of those caught up in the attack on the northern city of Palma by Islamist militants share their stories. from BBC News - World https...
Serbian ex-spy chiefs jailed for Balkans war crimes
The ruling marks the first time Serbian officials are convicted of crimes in Bosnia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jr5PHf
Trump Organization expected to be charged with tax crimes
The former president himself is not expected to be implicated personally in the New York case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xbTj2q
Nxivm cult: Actress Allison Mack sentenced to three years in prison
Allison Mack had already admitted recruiting women and asked for forgiveness before sentencing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hm2A...
Miami building collapse: Two dead children found in rubble
Nearly 150 people are still missing after the collapse of the tower block near Miami last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UggW...
Bill Cosby: The rise, fall and release of 'America's Dad'
Once a national treasure, the comedian was jailed for sexual assault but that conviction has now been overturned. from BBC News - World ht...
Trudeau pays respects to Canada heatwave victims
Dozens have died as Canada sees a new record - 49.6C (121.3F) - for the third day in a row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w59Bsl
Obituary: Donald Rumsfeld
Ruthless, resilient and divisive - he served as Secretary of Defense twice in a career spanning decades. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ex-US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld dead at 88
Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld, one of the main architects of the Iraq war, dies at 88 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tour de France spectator arrested over sign crash
The woman's sign brought down dozens of cyclists during the first stage of the race on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
HMS Defender: Russia's Putin accuses UK and US of military provocation
Russia's president says last week's naval incident off Crimea was co-ordinated to assess Moscow's response. from BBC News - Wo...
Paris threatens e-scooter ban after woman's death
Electric scooter providers in the French capital could lose licences if safety issues are not tackled. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canada weather: Canadians enduring 'unbearable' heatwave
Dozens of people have died in Canada as temperatures reach a record-breaking 49.6C (121F). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tl883S
Yemeni model facing unfair trial by rebel authorities - rights group
Intisar al-Hammadi, who denies the charge, was detained by the rebel Houthi movement in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xc...
Covid-19: Huge crowds seek vaccine as Indonesia cases soar
Thousands of people surround an Indonesian vaccine centre as the country faces a severe outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ad...
Recovered Picasso painting slips on to the floor
The Picasso artwork Head of a Woman was being shown off during a news conference when this happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tucker Carlson: NSA denies spying on Fox News host
Carlson accused the US security agency of planning to force him off air, citing a whistle-blower. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w7...
The Yankees' 70-year-old bat girl
Decades after she was told girls couldn't do the job, she got a chance to live her childhood dream. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australia Covid: Seventh city locks down as cases spread
As Delta cases emerge in new areas, state leaders are calling for faster vaccinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ug8XuL
Kim Jong-un: North Korea in ‘great crisis’ after Covid lapses
Kim Jong-un berates top officials in a rare sign of the pandemic's severity in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hin9...
Taiwan boy thrown 27 times during judo class taken off life support
The 7-year-old had suffered severe brain haemorrhaging after a judo class in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/361Pq42
Convertible flying car takes to the sky
The prototype AirCar completes a 35-minute test flight in Slovakia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wcd0WA
Hong Kong: How life has changed under the national security law
Seven city residents tell the BBC how the new law has fundamentally changed their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h58eFX
Lady Boss documentary film "recasts Jackie Collins as feminist icon
Filmmaker Laura Fairrie wants to celebrate Collins' books about female sexual desire and freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Pinjra Tod: Women's rights activists finally free in India
Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita spent a year in prison, accused of 'masterminding' Delhi riots. from BBC News - World https://...
Afghanistan: US commander warns of possible civil war after withdrawal
The country could face "very hard times" after American troops withdraw, General Scott Miller says. from BBC News - World https:...
Miami building collapse: Letter in April warned of worsening damage
Residents of an apartment block that collapsed last week were warned of worsening structural damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Portugal's top art collector Joe Berardo arrested over fraud allegations
Millionaire Joe Berardo is accused of accumulating nearly €1bn in debts to three banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h5djhy
Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Rebels build on capture of capital
Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after wresting the regional capital from government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Portugal exempts under-18s from quarantine
But they must be travelling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian, say tourism authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3600...
5,000-year-old man was 'oldest plague victim'
Scientists piece together clues from "patient zero", who likely caught the plague from a rodent. from BBC News - World https://i...
Wimbledon 2021: Serena Williams retires injured against Aliaksandra Sasnovich
American great Serena Williams breaks down in tears as her latest attempt for an elusive record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title is cruelly e...
Vicky Hernández: Court says Honduras to blame for trans woman's murder
In a landmark court decision, Honduras is ordered to make changes to protect its LGBT community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Acb...
Canada Heatwave: Bears take a dip in record breaking temperatures
Three mischievous bears have a pool day as Canada reaches record breaking temperatures in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://...
South Africa's top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Elvis Costello defends Olivia Rodrigo over Brutal plagiarism claim
"It’s how rock and roll works," says Costello, after the pop star is accused of copying his music. from BBC News - World https:/...
Hong Kong bans all incoming flights from UK over Covid concerns
The city is worried about the more infectious Delta strain and ranks Britain as a 'high risk' country. from BBC News - World https...
Covid: Masks upgrade cuts infection risk, research finds
Wearing a high grade FFP3 mask can almost entirely protect health workers from Covid, research finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US 'white supremacist' shoots two black bystanders
The gunman had drawn swastikas and described white people as "apex predators", say investigators. from BBC News - World https://...
377: The British colonial law that left an anti-LGBTQ legacy in Asia
Created by the British, the 377 law has left a damaging legacy in former colonies, say activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35X...
British Jews' fear and defiance amid record monthly anti-Semitism reports
Some 460 anti-Semitic incidents were reported to the Community Security Trust from 8 May to 7 June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why small investors are piling into share-trading apps
A boom in cheaper trading is tempting some inexperienced investors to take big risks, warn experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
A Pride symbol vandalised in Canada's 'prettiest little town'
A rainbow pedestrian crossing in Paris, Ontario was vandalised, and the town rallied to fix it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dmmp...
UN human rights chief calls for reparations over racism
A report urges countries to "make amends" for racism against Africans and those of African descent. from BBC News - World https:...
Mexico marijuana: Top court decriminalises recreational use of cannabis
Adults will be able to cultivate and consume the drug, but smoking in public remains banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U4QyBc
Israeli minister's landmark visit to UAE signals deepening ties
Yair Lapid is the first Israeli minister to visit the Gulf state since they normalised relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ua...
Picasso painting found in Athens years after gallery heist
Greek police say they have recovered two valuable pieces of art stolen more than nine years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vXk...
Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide
Amid a slow rollout, the government is pushing the West to make jabs more accessible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hjexEu
Inside India's deadly mucormycosis fungus epidemic
BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye visits a ward battling India's mucormycosis epidemic in the wake of Covid. from BBC News - World https...
The precarious life of a Gaza fisherman
Fishermen in Gaza eke out a precarious living amid restrictions over where they can cast their nets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australian farmer spreads joy with colourful rescue lambs
Australian farmer Tracey Kruger spreads joy with pictures of her rescue lambs in colourful outfits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US judge throws out Facebook anti-trust lawsuits
The judge said lawsuits filed by the FTC and a group of states were vague or occurred too long ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Bruno Candé: White man jailed for Portugal murder of black actor
Evaristo Marinho is sentenced to more than 22 years jail for the murder of Bruno Candé. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hei9b4
US Supreme Court declines transgender bathroom appeal in win for student
The order in favour of Gavin Grimm is seen as a significant win for LGBT student rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doXEqV
Kuwait arrests man who posted TikTok weather rant
The man is heard complaining about a dust storm and swearing in the online clip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4WsBc
Climate change: Courts set for rise in compensation cases
As links between climate change and extreme weather events increase, experts predict more lawsuits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Milos Zeman: Czech president calls transgender people 'disgusting'
President Milos Zeman made the comment in an interview in which he said sex-change was "self-harm". from BBC News - World https:...
Miami building collapse: Rescuers search air pockets
More than 150 people remain missing, five days after the Florida apartment block collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A6oq0V
Lázaro Barbosa: Brazil murder suspect dies in police shootout
After a 20-day manhunt, Lázaro Barbosa, who is suspected of killing a family of four, is shot dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Mixing Covid vaccines gives good protection, study suggests
Any combination of Pfizer or AstraZeneca for first and second doses works, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gYmhNt
North Korea: Citizens ‘worried’ by Kim Jong-un weight loss
State media air unprecedented footage of one citizen expressing concern for the leader's weight loss. from BBC News - World https://if...
Fortune found in trinket left on pavement in southern France
A man in south-western France discovers €85,000 (£73,000) in cash inside an elephant-shaped trinket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sri Lanka v England: Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella sent home from tour
Three Sri Lanka players are sent home from their tour of England for breaching bio-secure protocols. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
France elections: Tough lessons for presidential rivals
Fragmented politics and voter apathy: France's regional elections are troubling for party leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australia lockdown: Nude sunbathers fined for breaching Sydney Covid rules
They were fined for breaking rules banning those in greater Sydney from travelling outside the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India Covid: Covishield not eligible for EU travel pass
The EU-wide travel pass, known as a digital Covid certificate, allows tourists into member states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
BET Awards: Black women in music, film and sports celebrated
Queen Latifah won a lifetime achievement award at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) ceremony in LA. from BBC News - World https://i...
Canada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles
Lytton in British Columbia breaks an 84-year-old record, as the US Pacific north-west also sizzles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Hong Kong pro-democracy media buckles under China pressure
A journalist's arrest and changes at a pro-democracy website show 'chilling' impact on media freedom. from BBC News - World ht...
Cardi B reveals pregnancy at BET Awards
The star announced she was expecting her second child as she picked up two awards for rap anthem WAP. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria target Iran-backed militia
Strikes against an Iran-backed militia came in response to drone attacks on US forces, the US says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'Black rainstorm' warning suspends Hong Kong trading
It is the city's first 'black rainstorm' warning of 2021 with more than 70mm of rain forecast. from BBC News - World https://i...
Outbreaks emerge across Australia in 'new phase' of pandemic
For the first time in a year, Australia is battling outbreaks in different parts of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXt...
Wuhan lab-leak theory fuels Trump comeback rally
Supporters say the former president was "dead on", as the theory about the origins of Covid gains respectability. from BBC News ...
Papua's sacred forest for women only
For generations women have gathered clams and shared stories in a forest that is now threatened by pollution. from BBC News - World https:...
Climate change: Why action still ignites debate in Australia
Climate change has ended political careers in Australia and action over it remains widely debated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria
The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Palestinian protests: Crowds clash with police after death of activist
Protests took place in Ramallah after the death of an activist and critic of the Palestinian Authority. from BBC News - World https://ift....
France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states - poll
Marine Le Pen's National Rally had hoped to win a regional powerbase ahead of next year's election. from BBC News - World https://...
Florida building collapse: More than 150 missing, nine dead
Days into the search for survivors in Florida, 150 people remain missing, with nine confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tour de France: Police seek spectator after crash
A spectator holding a sign causes a multi-rider pile-up during the first stage of the race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tb2wsW
Somalia's Puntland region executes 21 al-Shabab fighters
It may be the highest number of members of the group sentenced to death in semi-autonomous Puntland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Pet lion confiscated in Cambodia after TikTok videos
The 18-month-old animal, weighing 70kg, is discovered at a villa in the capital Phnom Penh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U46pjp
US heatwave: Pacific Northwest sees record temperatures
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Sudan agrees to hand over Darfur war crimes accused
The decision to surrender ex-officials to The Hague comes after a visit from the ICC's top prosecutor. from BBC News - World https://i...
Johnson & Johnson to pay $230m to settle opioid claim
Drugs firm to pay to settle claims it fuelled opioid painkiller addiction crisis in New York State. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Key workers in Ibiza dance experiment
Key workers were able to dance in Ibiza's nightclubs this weekend, to test if they can reopen safely. from BBC News - World https://if...
Florida building collapse: Fifth body found in survivor hunt
It comes after a 2018 report highlighting a "major error" in the building's design was made public. from BBC News - World ht...
More churches burn down on Canada indigenous land
In total four Catholic churches have burned down in western Canada over the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Sg27F
A billion new trees might not turn Ukraine green
The country's ambitious target to improve the environment could actually harm biodiversity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w2fr...
Pride month: Five stories from around the world
From Canada to Uganda, people are celebrating Pride, both as a protest for LGBT rights and as a party. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Khurshedben Naoroji: The singer who preached nonviolence to bandits
Khurshedben Naoroji gave up her singing career to preach nonviolence to bandits in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Z8ekc
Jack Savoretti takes us on a guided tour of his new musical genre, Europiana
The star says he's created a new style of music on his seventh album. Find out what that means... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
China's changes through one man's lens
Yan Zhigang has spent four decades photographing the streets, and the people, of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZHevB
Colombia offers reward after presidential helicopter shooting
President Iván Duque's helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Germany knife attack: Three killed were all women
The suspect has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of grievous bodily harm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35S...
Turkey LGBT: Police use force to break up Gay Pride rally in Istanbul
Police in riot gear used tear gas to disperse people at a banned Pride march in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UFOX5c
Covid-19: Crowds flee Dhaka ahead of strict Bangladesh lockdown
Cases of Covid-19 in Bangladesh have surged since May, largely because of the Delta variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xVIrW9
Hot air balloon crash kills four in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The balloon is reported to have hit a power line, before the basket detached and fell to the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'We got justice, but not enough justice'
People in Minneapolis reacted to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qoCpLi
Florida building collapse: Report from 2018 warned of 'major damage'
A survey flagged "major structural damage" at the complex which collapsed on Thursday near Miami. from BBC News - World https://...
LAX: Man jumps from plane after trying to access cockpit
The man, who fled via the emergency slide, was detained on the taxiway at Los Angeles Airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y9KNB9
ICYMI: Spider-Man meets the Pope
A nuisance bear, overheated otters and a special guest for the Pope, some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Wo...
Covid: Australia extends Sydney lockdown as Delta outbreak grows
Australia's biggest city and surrounding areas enter a two-week lockdown following a jump in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Miami building collapse: Demands for answers grow
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says families "have a right to know" how the building collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Kamala Harris visits US border amid migrant crisis
The US vice-president appeals for an end to "finger-pointing" amid a bipartisan backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Afghanistan: Biden says Afghans must decide their own future
President Joe Biden pledges continued US support for Afghanistan despite the troop withdrawal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qq38Hn
Duminda Silva: Anger as Sri Lanka frees politician sentenced for murder
The UN condemns the decision to pardon Duminda Silva, convicted for the murder of a rival politician. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Colombia President Iván Duque's helicopter hit by gunfire
Iván Duque says his aircraft was shot while he was flying near the border with Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dg167g
Ros Atkins On…Why the Olympics is going ahead
Ros Atkins examines the decision to hold the Tokyo Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h58Fic
Russia's Euro 2020 Covid dilemma
Russia is hosting Euro 2020 matches but the alarm is being sounded about a new wave of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin sentenced to over 22 years
Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of killing Mr Floyd, whose death sparked global protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZY...
UFO report: US 'has no explanation' for sightings
A Pentagon report says it can only explain one of 144 sightings made by the US military since 2004. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Czech Republic: Tornado fells trees then smashes eyewitness's window
Video shows the tornado tearing through part of the Czech Republic and the devastation left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Germany passes new citizenship law for descendants of Nazi victims
The move closes loopholes that denied citizenship to some whose ancestors had fled persecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SuK1...
Miami building collapse: Fearful relatives hunt news of missing
Details emerge of the scores unaccounted for in the Florida building collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SqgW86
Is Windows 11 the beginning of the end for Skype?
Windows 11 will not have Skype installed by default - favouring Microsoft Teams instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xStjZL
France's young voters turned off by key regional election
Abstention rates were very high in the first round, so what will happen in Sunday's run-offs? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8...
Miami building collapse: Firefighters search rubble
Firefighters are scouring what was once the basement for any survivors of the Surfside apartment tower collapse. from BBC News - World htt...
Coronavirus: Israel reimposes masks amid new virus fears
It comes just days after the last restriction was lifted, as concerns grow over a spate of cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dc...
Amazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews
UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Britney Spears wants her conservatorship to end: What happens next?
As lawyers analyse the latest developments, the singer apologises for keeping fans in the dark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T89v...
Roman Protasevich: Belarus jet drama dissident moved to house arrest
Opposition journalist Roman Protasevich was seized from a Ryanair plane with his girlfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UDrCRC
Miami building collapse: Rescuers listen for signs of life in rubble
Rescuers search for survivors with 99 unaccounted for after the collapse of the 12-storey complex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
Covid: Sydney city centre and beach suburbs to enter lockdown
Central areas of Australia's largest city will go into a week-long lockdown to contain a rise in cases. from BBC News - World https://...
Gibraltar votes to ease tough abortion laws
Referendum results show support for lifting the rules, which are some of the harshest in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h7f...
Nicaragua's fragile leader and his ruthless crackdown on rivals
Critics say the arrests of presidential hopefuls in Nicaragua reflect President Ortega's insecurity. from BBC News - World https://ift...
India's opinionated feminist and her viral wedding ad
The BBC speaks to those behind an Indian matrimonial ad seeking a "non-farting, non-burping, rich man". from BBC News - World ht...
Biden backs bumper economic stimulus bill - with big caveat
The president says he will only sign it if Democrats can pass a separate, far bigger budget bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3db...
Child labour in Uganda: The hidden costs of Covid
When all Uganda's schools closed due to the pandemic, nine-year-old Teddy joined her mother mining for gold. from BBC News - World htt...
Canadian report slams 'reckless' Iran for downing of flight PS752
Canada found no evidence the tragedy was premeditated but called out Iran's "recklessness". from BBC News - World https://if...
BBC appeals to UN over Iran's harassment of Persian service staff
Iran has previously denied intimidating staff at the Persian service, an outlet it has banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xS2tkw
Why New York Pride parade has barred uniformed police officers
Pride organisers have barred uniformed police officers from participating until 2025. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d80u3u
Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 June 2021
A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U198Kq
Tour champion Tadej Pogacar supporting cycling's next generation
Tadej Pogacar was the youngest winner of the Tour de France since 1904 when he won last year's race aged 21. from BBC News - World htt...
Czech Republic: Powerful tornado sweeps through villages
As many as 150 people are reportedly injured, with the worst-hit areas looking like a war zone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hj7O...
New type of ancient human discovered in Israel
Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daLqSQ
Sea lion opens gate to crash fisherman's interview about a 'plague of sea lions'
A sea lion was caught on camera crashing an interview with a fisherman about a "plague of sea lions". from BBC News - World http...
'Goodbye Apple Daily': Tears in Hong Kong paper's final hour
Hundreds of supporters chanted slogans and cried as the Hong Kong tabloid prepared its last run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h1Q...
Multi-storey building partially collapses in Miami
Dozens of rescue units are at the scene, with no immediate reports of people injured or trapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9j...
Vice-President Kamala Harris to make first trip to border
The vice-president has faced repeated questions about why she has not visited the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j4t75l
Canada: Hundreds of unmarked graves found at indigenous school
It is the most significant such discovery to date, a First Nation group in Saskatchewan says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jdgzbZ
Benigno Aquino III: The quiet son of Philippine democracy icons
The former Philippine president known as "Noynoy" and scion of the Aquino family has died aged 61. from BBC News - World https:/...
Apple Daily: Hong Kong bids emotional farewell to pro-democracy paper
Pro-democracy paper Apple Daily published its final edition amid moving support from locals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3db41Ov
Athens priest arrested for acid attack on bishops
The suspect was allegedly caught with cocaine and threw acid during his disciplinary hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xMZLwt
US crime: Is America seeing a surge in violence?
As President Biden launches a renewed effort to tackle violent crime, we've looked at trends in the US. from BBC News - World https://...
James Bond's French haunts give licence to thrill
Agent 007's famous hangouts in France still exist - so what are they like now? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dazmRp
Covid third wave: Can India prevent it?
Experts say a third wave is inevitable but its impact can be limited with timely decisions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UxuWO9
River Nile dam: Egypt new African allies
Recent years have seen a dramatic re-engagement with Africa, especially the Nile Basin countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vM...
Brazil's environment minister quits amid illegal logging investigation
Environment minister Ricardo Salles denies taking part in a timber-trafficking scheme in the Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Gold rush fuels armed violence in Brazilian Amazon
Illegal miners are accused of targeting indigenous communities, as violence in the rainforest rises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why has the Hoover Dam hit an historically low water level?
The largest US reservoir fell to its lowest level in history, threatening water and power supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Ros Atkins looks at the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily
Ros Atkins looks at the events that led to the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. from BBC News - World https...
Nigeria child abduction: Kidnappers demand millions for a child's life
Kidnappers have seized more than 1,000 students and staff in raids on schools in northern Nigeria since December. from BBC News - World ht...
Britney Spears speaks out against conservatorship at hearing
"I just want my life back," the US pop star says in a rare public testimony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xRqCHZ
Biden unveils strategy to combat US crime wave
Mr Biden's plan comes as gun sales and homicides have spiked around the country this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xRnHz1
HMS Defender: What will be the fallout from Black Sea incident?
BBC's Frank Gardner looks at what impact the Russia-UK confrontation off Crimea might have for global security. from BBC News - World ...
Russian jets and ships shadow British warship
BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Beale reports from the deck of HMS Defender in the Black Sea as it was harassed by Russia's military....
John McAfee: Anti-virus creator found dead in prison cell
The software mogul is found dead hours after a Spanish court allowed his extradition to the US on tax charges. from BBC News - World https...
Euro 2020: Fans make pro-LGBT protest at Germany-Hungary football game
Rainbow flags were flown at the match, after Uefa banned the arena from lighting up in the colours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Italian PM rebuffs Vatican protest over proposed homophobia law
Mario Draghi has rebuffed the Vatican after it issued a protest over a bill on gay and other rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Missing Italian toddler found by reporter sent to cover disappearance
The 21-month-old boy was found after a reporter covering his disappearance heard noises near a road. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy casualties reported after airstrike
Eyewitnesses told the BBC that the Ethiopian air force struck a market near the region's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Eight on trial for burglaries on Paris celebrities
The gang is suspected of targeting the Paris homes of stars including footballer Thiago Silva. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wQflaP
Hungary PM 'scraps Euros visit' amid German LGBT row with Uefa
The decision comes amid anger that Uefa will not allow the Munich stadium to light up in rainbow colours. from BBC News - World https://if...
Mexico prison: Six killed in fight between rival gangs
Security forces say they have regained control of the prison in Tabasco following the deadly fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
New York mayoral election: Yang out as ex-police officer leads primary
The winning Democratic candidate is likely to become the city's next mayor in a November vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Giant panda gives birth to twins at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo
The cubs, which have not yet been named, are the first ever twins to be born at the zoo in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zN...
Chris Brown accused of hitting woman in LA
Police will now consider whether to bring any charges against the R&B star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j8XDeq
The Nigerian priest saving Igbo deities from the bonfires
Reverend Paul Obayi preserves artefacts burnt by preachers who see them as symbols of idolatry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j48k...
Apple Daily: Hong Kong pro-democracy paper announces closure
It comes days after the publication's offices were raided and company-linked assets frozen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ulz0...
Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained
The ongoing arrangement has sparked a public backlash from fans who support the #FreeBritney movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Sydney faces new restrictions as cluster grows
Australia's largest city sees its worst outbreak this year as a cluster infected with the Delta strain grows. from BBC News - World ht...
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley to bar unvaccinated staff
Last week, Morgan Stanley's chief executive told workers 'if you can eat out, you can go to the office'. from BBC News - World...
Hong Kong's first trial under national security law starts without jury
Tong Ying-kit could be convicted to life in prison in the controversial trial without jury from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d2hYhS
'Heartbreaking' conditions in US migrant child camp
An investigation by the BBC has uncovered alarming conditions at a child migrant camp in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gPzc...
US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites
The US Department of Justice says a total of 36 websites were seized on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d1owNp
‘Heartless’ Queensland bars US couple from seeing dying father
A US couple make a desperate plea after being denied quarantine exemption in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xKxHtS
Elephants' 500km-trek across China baffles scientists
Scientists are surprised by how far they've gone and say they're displaying other unusual behaviours. from BBC News - World https:...
'The risk you run': Colombia's women protesters on sexual violence
Women taking part in Colombia's anti-government protests speak out about the harassment they face. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hungary's anti-gay law threatens programming of TV favourites
International condemnation grows towards a Hungarian law banning depiction of homosexuality to under-18s. from BBC News - World https://if...
Education interrupted: Kashmir students climb mountain to cross digital divide
Students in a remote village in the Himalayas struggle to access the internet in order to take classes. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Senate Republicans block Democrats' election bill
The legislation - which sought to make it easier for Americans to vote by post - fails in the Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Millions become millionaires in Covid pandemic
Soaring stock markets and property prices help boost the wealth of the wealthy, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Myanmar army clashes with anti-junta militia in major city
Four members of the opposition militia are reported dead in the first such clashes in a major city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US could slow Afghanistan withdrawal amid Taliban gains
The Pentagon says September is still its withdrawal target as the Taliban seizes land and weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S...
Billie Eilish sorry for mouthing anti-Asian slur in resurfaced video
The singer said she's "appalled" by a clip which has been shared recently on TikTok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
Singaporean who tortured and killed Myanmar maid gets 30 years in jail
The 24-year old maid from Myanmar was tortured and starved before her death in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wP94fg
Australian mouse plague: Thousands of inmates moved from infested jail
Hundreds of inmates are relocated as New South Wales grapples with exploding numbers of mice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gSo6dv
Canada: Fire destroys two Catholic churches on indigenous land
Police are treating the two blazes in the western province of British Columbia as suspicious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Upyx0G
China tells banks to stop supporting cryptocurrency
The latest crackdown on cryptocurrency comes days after China stopped Bitcoin mining in Sichuan province. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid vaccine: Why are Australians cancelling AstraZeneca jabs?
Doctors fear rising concern fuelled by the government's change in advice may slow down vaccinations. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Cambodia charges environment activists with insulting the king
Accused of insulting the king, the environment activists face up to 10 years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SWlSlj
New York mayoral election: What voters want from a new mayor
Learn what's at stake as voters head to the polls to choose a new leader for New York City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zN0Q...
Great Barrier Reef should be listed as 'in danger', Unesco says
The Australian government says it is "stunned" by the UN body's recommendation and will oppose it. from BBC News - World htt...
Nicaragua political arrests lead Argentina and Mexico to recall envoys
Argentina and Mexico recall ambassadors for talks after a fifth presidential hopeful is detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xC...
NFL: Carl Nassib becomes first active player to come out as gay
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib becomes the first active NFL player to come out as gay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
A fake wedding, and a $250,000 scam - 'I was such an idiot'
How a British man's dreams of a future with his Ukrainian fiancee ended in financial disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
Tokyo 2020: Does Japan have Covid under control?
With the Olympics starting in July, what is happening with coronavirus in Japan? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gR06HM
India economy: Seven years of Modi in seven charts
Covid battered an already sluggish economy, weakened by poor growth, job losses and stagnant exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Eva Schloss: 'Why I took Austrian citizenship aged 92'
Eva Schloss has accepted Austrian citizenship, more than 80 years after she fled the country. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
How farmers and scientists strive for more flavour
By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TQ...
Covid sweeps India's Buddhist monasteries
Monasteries in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim have been especially vulnerable to the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
Covid: Vaccines running out in poorer nations, WHO says
There are chronic shortages in some nations where Covid infections are surging, a key official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China fails to meet promises on missing Xinjiang children
China made a public pledge to help find Kalbinur Tursan's children but she may never see them again. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US Supreme Court sides with college athletes against NCAA
The country's top court examined whether caps on benefits to student athletes violated federal law. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India Covid vaccination: New policy to speed up delivery
PM Modi praises its strong start but will the new vaccine rollout plan will have a long term impact? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Jordan tries ex-royal adviser and minor royal over alleged coup plot
An ex-royal court chief and a minor royal deny plotting to destabilise the kingdom, a lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Spain confirms plans to pardon Catalan separatists
The nine leaders were jailed over a failed 2017 independence bid, but the pardons are controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Iran nuclear deal: President-elect Raisi issues warning over talks
Ebrahim Raisi promises he will not allow negotiations on reviving a 2015 deal to be dragged out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xBm...
Princess Latifa: Photo appears to show Dubai ruler's daughter in Spain
An Instagram image allegedly shows the daughter of the ruler of Dubai on "holiday" in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Valerie Bacot: French woman goes on trial for murder of abuser
A petition is calling for Valerie Bacot's release, despite her admitting the killing in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0...
Pakistani lawyer who represented Asia Bibi says he faces threats to his life
Saif ul Malook, who represented Asia Bibi and overturned blasphemy cases, describes death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Swedish government toppled in no confidence vote
Prime Minister Stefan Lofven loses the vote following a dispute over rent controls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcvkxj
Tokyo 2020: Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Olympic venues
Up to 10,000 Japanese fans - or 50% capacity - will be permitted at venues at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, despite warnings from health bosses. ...
Ethiopia elections 2021: Abiy Ahmed faces first vote amid conflict
Abiy Ahmed is hoping to secure a popular mandate, but polls are not being held in war-torn Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Laurel Hubbard: First transgender athlete to compete at Olympics
NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is headed for Tokyo but critics say she has an unfair advantage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TMTh...
Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper could 'shut within days', says adviser
It comes after 500 officers raided the paper and froze HK$18m worth of assets linked to the company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
International Day of Yoga: Muted celebrations due to Covid-19
Ministers urge people to follow yoga but ask them to avoid big gatherings to mark the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TOqSc3
Barnaby Joyce to return as Australia deputy PM after party revolt
Barnaby Joyce's return as deputy prime minister could impact Australia's climate change policies. from BBC News - World https://if...
Armenia election: PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory
The snap election was called in the wake of the country's defeat in a conflict with Azerbaijan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
France regional election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground - exit poll
Early results indicate Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen's parties have failed to make ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Usain Bolt welcomes newborn twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo
The Olympic champion and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett announced the births on Instagram. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TPBKGq
North Korea's attempted $1bn bank hack
In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do i...
Joe Biden: My surprise claim to be the US president's English cousin
Paul Harris has records that show a link to the president via recently discovered English ancestors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
French court dog helps soothe anxious victims of crime
How one Labrador has helped the victims of violent crime in southern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SN2irL
Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopia's electoral board chairperson
Birtukan Mideksa, a former opposition leader who went into exile in the US, says "shortfalls are inevitable". from BBC News - Wo...
South Korea: Swapping Seoul megacity isolation for village life
Some South Korean families are abandoning Seoul and swapping megacity isolation for rural village life. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Full Ship Shock Trial'
The US Navy conducted a 'Full Ship Shock Trial' against its aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford. from BBC News - World https:...
South Africa announces gems found are not diamonds
Thousands of people rushed to KwaHlathi village after a man found what turns out to be quartz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xzfJKt
One dead after driver crashes into Florida Pride parade
As yet the motive of the driver - who hit two people at the Fort Lauderdale event - is unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wKJP...
Iran nuclear deal: Israel attacks Iran as talks progress
Israel attacks Iran as world powers continue talks on reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qc...
Alabama storm: Nine children and one adult killed in crash
The victims include eight children from a local foster home, and a father and his baby daughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNa...
Message in a bottle from 2018 found after Atlantic voyage
The note was found on a Portuguese island, three years after it was sent by a teenager from the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Deputy PM defends timing of Irish unity comments
The Irish deputy PM says for some it will "always be the wrong time" to talk about Irish unification. from BBC News - World http...
Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan
The Ugandan was part of a nine-member squad which were fully vaccinated, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zHyRrC
Belgium: Body of fugitive far-right soldier found
The shooting instructor went missing in May after taking weapons from a base, sparking a huge manhunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Trans US veterans to be offered gender surgery for first time
Veterans Affairs officials announce they will cover surgery for trans veterans for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Tokyo Olympics: Inside the athletes' village
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a look at how the athletes' village hopes to mitigate the risk of Covid. from BBC News - World https://if...
Thelma & Louise stars recall male backlash to film 30 years on
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon reflect on the role of women in film at an anniversary screening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWW...
In pictures: 1,000 Dreams to mark World Refugee Day
Refugees across Europe set out to record the lives of those who have also fled persecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGEd4w
'War on Terror': Are big military deployments over?
Twenty years on from the "War on Terror", is it the end of big military deployments to warzones? from BBC News - World https://i...
K-wave: How fans are supporting their favourite idols
From buying billboard space to food trucks, here's how fans of Korean pop culture support their idols. from BBC News - World https://i...
Ethiopia elections: The misinformation circulating online
As Ethiopians prepare to go to the polls, false and misleading content has been spreading online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TO...
Troubled US teens left traumatised by tough love camps
Paris Hilton is among thousands who allege abuse at programmes aimed at reforming US teenagers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBFD...
Antwerp: Five construction workers killed in school building site collapse
All of the victims were construction workers who had been building the new primary school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gIS30W
'World's oldest' alligator Muja celebrates 85th birthday at Belgrade Zoo
From surviving World War Two to becoming a hit on TikTok, Belgrade Zoo star Muja has been through a lot. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Iran election: Israel voices 'grave concern' over Ebrahim Raisi
Israel says Ebrahim Raisi has nuclear ambitions and is Iran's most extremist president yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SKQw...
Arizona police shoot driver who crashed into charity bike ride
Six cyclists and the suspect are critically injured after the incident at a charity bike ride. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iTIu0D
Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation
Experts warn the outbreak could worsen amid a slow vaccination programme and the start of winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gL...
Iran election: Wariness and welcome for Ebrahim Raisi
Ebrahim Raisi's win in the country's presidential election has prompted mixed reactions across the region. from BBC News - World h...
Mike Pence: Hecklers brand ex-VP 'traitor' at conservative conference
Mike Pence draws jeers, apparently for his refusal to overturn the results of the 2020 election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8T...
Paris police search for two e-scooter riders after pedestrian killed
Two women on an electric scooter hit a pedestrian and did not stop to provide help, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Joe and Jill Biden announce death of 'beloved' dog Champ
Champ, a German Shepherd, had been with the couple for 13 years and lived at the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gLBBNv
Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path
The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions. from BBC News - World https:/...
Man loses hand in clashes at banned France rave
Five police officers were hurt as police tried to break up the party in the Brittany region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCKkXA
Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off
Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iN...
Valuable 350-year-old oil paintings found in skip
German police say the gold-framed artworks had been dumped at a motorway rest stop in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCg3rU
Why Ethiopia’s 'alphabet generation' feel betrayed by Abiy
PM Abiy Ahmed swept to power after mass protests, but his Oromo community still feel like outsiders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to win in first round
Vote-counting shows Ebrahim Raisi - Iran's top judge - has so far received 62% of the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SNqL...
Australia takes wine dispute with China to WTO
China accuses Australia of an illegal trade practice, but Australia believes the motive is political. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Milkha Singh: India's 'Flying Sikh' dies from Covid
The country's most famous athlete ran for his life as a child and then ran to win medals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFrHCz
Myanmar coup: UN calls for arms embargo against military
In a rare move, the UN condemns the overthrowing of Aung San Suu Kyi and calls for an arms embargo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Myanmar: Who are the ethnic armies training protesters?
Many protesters are being trained by ethnic armed groups - can they eventually topple the junta? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vEr...
Life in lockdown: The pandemic through our eyes
From freshman college to new life and loss, three young photographers document their pandemic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
North Korea: Why doesn't it have enough food this year?
The country's leader Kim Jong-un has warned of shortages - what do we know about the food situation? from BBC News - World https://ift...
France's Le Pen on track for regional power with an eye on presidency
France's far-right National Rally party looks set to top Sunday's first round regional vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Armenia's war defeat prompts bitter vote on rebuilding country
After a fierce campaign, the election will decide the country's post-war future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wHotya
Lisbon gave protesters' data to foreign embassies
Data was illegally shared in 52 cases in 2018-19, with reports citing embassies of China and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Abortion rights: US Catholic bishops face clash with Biden
US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
California heatwave: State declares state of emergency
Parts of the US south-west report dangerously high temperatures, with excessive heat warnings in place. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Alieu Kosiah: Liberian convicted of war crimes in Swiss court
Alieu Kosiah is the first Liberian to be convicted for acts committed during the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://if...
Alex Harvill: US daredevil dies during world record attempt
Alex Harvill died trying to break the record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump in Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gy4...
Scarlett Johansson criticises Black Widow's 'hyper-sexualisation' in Iron Man 2
Scarlett Johansson says her character was treated like "a possession or a thing" in Iron Man 2. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ethiopia election: A sham or democratic rebirth?
Why the stakes are so high in the nation's first attempt at free and fair elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8KYtE
Gaza fire balloons draw renewed Israel air strikes
Arson attacks and retaliatory air strikes put further strain on a fragile ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gBitBt
Record number of displaced people despite Covid: UN refugee agency
Some 82 million people have been forcibly displaced, more than 1% of the world's population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQh...
TikTok owner ByteDance sees its earnings double in 2020
China's biggest technology companies have been coming under increasing scrutiny both at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https:/...
Giant rhino fossils in China show new species was 'taller than giraffe'
The Paraceratherium linxiaense was taller than a giraffe and weighed as much as four large African elephants. from BBC News - World https:...
Kim Jong-un prepares for 'dialogue and confrontation' with the US
North Korea had earlier snubbed efforts by the Biden's administration to establish diplomatic talks. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against chocolate firms
In their lawsuit, a group of men say they were forced to work on cocoa firms in Ivory Coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zug96V
Iranians vote in presidential election marred by disqualification row
All but one of the four candidates to succeed Hassan Rouhani are regarded as hardliners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGTimI
US couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters plead guilty
"I'd do it again," vows Mark McCloskey outside court as he and his wife walk free with a fine. from BBC News - World https:/...
Once the future, US now captive to its past
History is inescapable to Americans and visitors alike but now it's become more contested than ever. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Are Asia's Covid 'winners' entering shaky new territory?
The countries that were best at keeping Covid at bay are now struggling with their exit strategies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 June 2021
A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gKYC1J
Iran: How a unique system runs the country
Iran is choosing a new president, part of a unique system of how the country is ruled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvoBTv
Alarming Covid surge cools Russia’s football fever
Despite being one of the first countries to develop a jab, Covid cases are sharply rising in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Gurkha veterans fighting for Covid care in Nepal
Ghurkas living in a remote part of Nepal say they're struggling to access life-saving treatment for coronavirus. from BBC News - World...
Why US millennials are quitting big cities
Remote workers are freer than ever to relocate, especially when smaller cities dangle incentives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQ...
Pornhub videos: Women sue, alleging lack of consent
More than 30 women say private or non-consensual videos of them were uploaded to the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TLi0Uc
Juneteenth: What is the newest US holiday and how is it celebrated?
The commemoration of the last enslaved black American being freed is now an official US holiday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TEg...
David Bowie painting bought for $5 expected to fetch thousands
A painting by musician David Bowie found at a Canadian dump is set to be auctioned for thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vA...
Shenzhou-12: China launches three astronauts to space station
China successfully launches the Shenzhou-12 capsule, containing crew for the country's new space station. from BBC News - World https:...
Giant Buddhist statue gets Covid face mask in Japan
Temple managers plan to keep the face covering on the figure until the pandemic is brought under control. from BBC News - World https://if...
When Biden met Putin: Decoding the world leaders' body language
A body language expert unpacks the postures and gestures of the two world leaders at their summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Biden lashes out at CNN reporter
The president snaps at a female correspondent before apologising later on for being "a wise guy". from BBC News - World https://...
Major Australian banks hit by website outage
Customers are unable to access the websites or apps of major Australian banks amid an online outage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
World Bank rejects El Salvador request for Bitcoin help
This month the country announced plans to become the first nation to make the cryptocurrency legal tender. from BBC News - World https://i...
Kim Jong-un admits to 'tense' food situation in North Korea
He told the ruling party that the coronavirus pandemic and a series of storms had led to bad harvests. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Why what's happening in Ethiopia matters for Africa
Famine conditions and insecurity in Tigray as well as upcoming elections affect the future of Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Apple Daily: Hong Kong police arrest editor, four other executives
Apple Daily is often critical of Hong Kong and the mainland Chinese leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xjIOts
'Construction flaws' caused deadly Mexico City metro crash
An overpass collapse killed 26 and has put pressure on leading Mexican politicians and businessmen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why cyber gangs won't worry about US-Russia talks
Plans to tackle ransomware hackers starts on shaky ground with a disagreement over who is responsible. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australia's growing thirst for alcohol-free wine and beer
Demand for non-alcoholic drinks "explodes" as more Australians rethink their drinking habits. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Tigray war: Walking three days to find a hospital
People's lives in northern Ethiopia are in tatters as they deal with famine in the ruins of a war zone. from BBC News - World https://...
Turow: Vast Polish coal mine infuriates the neighbours
The EU's top court has ordered Poland to halt mining at Turow, which affects water levels across the border. from BBC News - World htt...
Why the cruise industry is still navigating choppy waters
The global cruise line industry is hoping to now recover from the pandemic, but problems remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cN1...
Covid causes new environmental dilemma for India’s Ganges River
Hundreds of bodies have been buried in shallow graves along the banks of the already-polluted Ganges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Botswana diamond could be world's third largest
The "rare and extraordinary" gem weighs 1,098 carats and was unveiled by diamond firm, Debswana. from BBC News - World https://i...
Africa's Covid patients 'dying from lack of oxygen'
Health agencies and medics tells the BBC of a growing crisis facing low-income African nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xrtw...
Iran's presidential election: Four claims fact-checked
TV debate topics included censorship, Iran's economic performance and political prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xshNUy
Biden-Putin summit: 'It's always better to meet face-to-face'
President Joe Biden and President Vladimir Putin hold their first talks since Mr Biden took office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Putin: You think we're the unpredictable ones?
Russian President Vladimir Putin responds to US President Joe Biden's calls for "stable and predictable" relations. from BBC...
Myanmar village of Kin Ma burns down after clashes
The military blames "terrorists" for the incident but locals tell the BBC troops are to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Shenzhou-12: China to launch first crew to new space station
Three astronauts are set to blast off on China's longest ever human spaceflight mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJCiYL
Peruvians reweave Incan 'living bridge' over river
Communities literally came together to recreate the historic rope bridge, meeting in the middle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pYe...
Germany withdraws platoon from Nato mission in Lithuania
The army is investigating reports of sexual coercion and anti-Semitic songs at a party in Lithuania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Taishan nuclear plant: China admits damage to fuel rods
The Chinese government says the issue at the Taishan facility is "common" and did not cause a leak. from BBC News - World https:...
Spanish man jailed for killing and eating his mother
The 28-year-old was arrested after body parts of his mother were found scattered in her Madrid flat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Biden-Putin summit: US and Russian leaders set for tense Geneva talks
The first meeting between the leaders comes as relations between the US and Russia are at rock bottom. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Euro 2020 - France 1-0 Germany: Several in hospital after parachute protest
Several people have been taken to hospital to receive treatment on injuries caused by a protester who parachuted into the stadium during Fra...
Spider webs blanket Australian landscape after floods
Millions of spiders fleeing floodwaters have created huge webs as they try to reach higher ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Taiwan reports 'record number' of Chinese jets in its air defence zone
The mission comes after Nato and the G7 pointed to China's military threat and human rights record. from BBC News - World https://ift....
California's drought may have solved plane crash mystery
An underwater survey company may have found evidence of a plane crash from decades ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vnzbbO
Peru: Leftist Castillo wins popular vote in presidential race
Mr Castillo secured just over 50% of all votes, but faces legal battles with rival Keiko Fujimori. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Billionaire Mackenzie Scott gives away £2bn more
The Amazon founder's ex-wife said she chose 286 teams 'empowering voices the world needs to hear'. from BBC News - World https...
Brexit: Can the UK and the EU reach a deal on Northern Ireland?
How might the UK and EU compromise on the Northern Ireland protocol? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gyx0Ni
Biden: How Europeans have reacted to president's visit
Three prominent Europeans assess how Joe Biden's talks with European leaders have gone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xrAUOS
Tracking change in Ethiopia and the challenges ahead
The BBC charts the dramatic changes and challenges facing the country as it goes to the polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Dz5CB
US Senate votes to make Juneteenth a holiday
Democratic and Republican senators hail the rare bipartisan measure in the evenly split chamber. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zwo...
'I was humiliated': The continuing trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims
Survivors have faced threats and bullying from police when seeking justice, says a new rights report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Airbnb reportedly pays tourist $7m after rape
According to reports in Bloomberg, the company paid an Australian traveller after a 2016 attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iGI...
Israel strikes in Gaza after arson attacks
It is the first major flare-up since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TBG4ZW
Drone cameras record social lives of killer whales
A new study suggests killer whales may socialise with each other based on age and gender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pVurJg
What are the Delta variant symptoms?
The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has changed how the virus is spreading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U5...
Iran is holding elections on Friday to choose a new president
Seven men are competing to become president but most reformist and centrist candidates are barred from standing. from BBC News - World htt...
Mustafa al-Darwish: Saudi man executed for crimes committed as a minor
Rights groups had called for a halt to the execution, saying that he was tortured into a confession. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tenerife: Protests against violence as search for baby's body continues
The body of a child is found in the sea off Tenerife, but her sister remains missing, feared murdered. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ikea France fined €1m for snooping on staff
The ex-CEO of Ikea France gets a suspended term, as private detectives and police spied on staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zm...
Airlines report 3,000 unruly passengers this year in US
Most of the cases involved passengers who refused to wear masks, as airlines enforce tougher rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Runner blames burrito for failing drugs test
Shelby Houlihan says she has been banned for four years after testing positive for a prohibited substance - which she blames on a burrito. ...
Footballer Eriksen 'fine under the circumstances'
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen says he is "fine under the circumstances" as he continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest....
Goma volcano: ‘I don't know what happened to my family.’
Several children are missing after becoming separated from their family while fleeing the lava flows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Beijing tells Nato to stop hyping up China threat
It comes after a summit of alliance leaders described China's behaviour as a "systemic challenge". from BBC News - World htt...
Three things to watch as Joe Biden meets Vladimir Putin
The US president is set to talk to the Russian leader in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUilij
Liz Chicaje: Activist whose fight created a national park
Liz Chicaje, who fought for the creation of Yaguas National Park, has been awarded the Goldman prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Italian marines: India closes criminal cases in 2012 shooting
The two marines are accused of killing two fishermen off the coast of India's Kerala state in 2012. from BBC News - World https://ift....
WW2: Unearthing Taiwan's forgotten prisoner of war camps
The island had 16 camps where thousands of Allied soldiers were held captive in brutal conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Coronavirus G7: Could a billion more vaccines for poorer countries make a difference?
How much difference could the G7 offer of a billion vaccines make to tackling the pandemic? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pF7Wbr
Deona Knajdek: Minneapolis mother-of-two killed as car hits protesters
Deona Knajdek was reportedly using her car to block a street when another vehicle hit hers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wpMaLf
Marjorie Taylor Greene sorry for likening masks to Holocaust
The conservative firebrand says it is important for her to acknowledge her "offensive remarks". from BBC News - World https://if...
Biden on Putin: he is a 'worthy adversary'
Joe Biden says he hopes to find areas where cooperation is in the interests of both the US and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Pangolin: How do you save the 'world’s most trafficked mammal'?
Thai has dedicated his life to educating the Vietnamese public about pangolin conservation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35zeQ97
Gigafactories: Europe tools up against US and Asia as a car battery force
As demand for electric cars grows, giant battery factories are being built across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iCYYdj
Nato and climate change: How big is the problem?
Allied members have agreed to "significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from military activities". from BBC News - World ht...
Ethiopia's election 2021: A quick guide
Prime Minister and Nobel laureate Abiy Ahmed faces his first electoral test since taking office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vrs...
India's vaccine drive: Stories from the best and worst districts
Vaccination rates are vastly different depending on which district you live in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35b5yj6
Philippines drugs war: ICC prosecutor seeks full investigation
Fatou Bensouda says there is reasonable basis to believe thousands of civilians were unlawfully killed. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Christiane Amanpour: CNN star says she has ovarian cancer
The award-winning journalist urged women to get regular screenings and take symptoms seriously. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RTJF...
US model Chrissy Teigen apologises for online 'trolling'
It comes a month after Teigen apologised to TV personality Courtney Stodden for online bullying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gvA...
Reality Winner: US ex-NSA contractor and leaker released from prison
Reality Winner leaked a classified report on Russian hacking to the media and was jailed in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iG...
Irish police to be given powers over passwords
New legislation in the Republic of Ireland will compel suspects to give police their details. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ziFNv8
IS Badoush prison massacre: Iraq exhumes bodies from mass grave
DNA taken from victims found in a mass grave near Mosul will be compared with possible relatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vj...
Nato summit: Nato must face up to China's rise, alliance chief says
The alliance is expected to brand China a security risk at President Biden's first summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xhcEPa
Aung San Suu Kyi: Trial of ousted Myanmar leader begins
Aung San Suu Kyi faces a range of charges including owning unlicensed walkie-talkies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RQaKWE
Carlos Ghosn: US father and son admit role in Nissan chief's escape
Michael and Peter Taylor are accused of helping ex-Nissan boos Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35f...
China denounces G7 after statement on Xinjiang and Hong Kong
The country's embassy in the UK hits out after a statement criticised Beijing over a range of issues. from BBC News - World https://if...
Headache and running nose linked to Delta variant
People may need to be on the lookout for different Covid symptoms, according to researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zrgyqI
Ned Beatty, Deliverance, Superman and Toy Story 3 actor, dies aged 83
Dubbed the busiest actor in Hollywood, he was also seen in Nashville, Network and many other films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ziona Chana: Head of 'world's largest family' dies in India's Mizoram state
Ziona Chana, the head of a religious sect that practiced polygamy, had 38 wives and 89 children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pP3...
'We hope it's the beginning of a new Israel'
Many Israelis celebrate as a new coalition government ends 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iBGuK3
Christchurch mosque attack: Producer resigns from movie after backlash
Critics say the film project is poorly timed and pushes a "white saviour" narrative. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iAvQ6t
Novak Djokovic targets 'golden' Grand Slam after French Open win
Novak Djokovic says "everything is possible" as he targets a 'golden' Grand Slam in 2021 after winning the French Open for...
Nicaragua: Five more opposition figures detained
A total of 12 opposition figures have been now held, including four likely presidential candidates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
What Putin really wants from Biden
The Geneva summit on 16 June between the Russian and US presidents will not be a friendly encounter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Israel's new PM Naftali Bennett vows to unite nation
His pledge comes as his government is voted in, ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year hold on power. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
WhatsApp launches privacy campaign after backlash
The head of WhatsApp says governments should "demand more security" as encryption comes under fire. from BBC News - World https:...
Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation
Every year thousands of migrants risk it all on the perilous journey from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The buzzwords reflecting the frustration of China's young generation
Millions in China are expressing their desire to break free of a standard definition of success. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wr5...
Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees
From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3goIq...
India coronavirus: 'I lost my father and pregnant wife to Covid'
One man's ordeal in India as the second wave of coronavirus devastates his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wnLLce
Allied Democratic Forces: The Ugandan rebels working with IS in DR Congo
The activity of the Allied Democratic Forces has recently taken on a more global jihadist dimension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Naftali Bennett: 'We will heal the rift'
Israel's new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, addressed the Knesset at his first cabinet meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Madrid protests: Thousands rally against Catalan pardons
Right-wing Spanish parties say plans to pardon separatist leaders are a threat to national unity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gm...
Netanyahu: A shrewd leader who reshaped Israel
Loved and loathed, Israel's ousted long-term PM made his mark on the country at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic outlasts Stefanos Tsitsipas for 19th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic wins his 19th Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final. ...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: G7 calls for access for aid workers
The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vfMZVz
G7: Macron responds to criticism over 'offensive' NI comments
French President Macron responds to the furore around his reported comments on Northern Ireland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TrX...
G7 leaders pledge 1bn doses of vaccines for poorer countries - Johnson
G7 leaders pledge one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, says PM Boris Johnson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
G7 summit: Leaders pledge climate action but disappoint activists
The plan renews a promise to raise $100bn a year but environmentalists say it lacks detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35gJAvg
Biden: US could 'work with Russia' over Covid, cyber crime and conflict
Joe Biden says the US could "work with Russia" on issues such as Covid, cyber crime and conflicts. from BBC News - World https:/...
G7 summit: How significant are group's climate pledges?
G7 leaders make new pledges to combat climate change, but campaigners say they lack detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xnEidv
Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder suffered cardiac arrest, says team doctor
Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed in Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland, says Danish team doctor Mort...
Covid spike delays return of Lumumba's remains
Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba's body was dissolved in acid, but a tooth was later found. from BBC News - World https://i...
Malaysia deports French conspiracy theorist wanted for abduction
French conspiracy theorist Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann is wanted over the kidnapping of a child in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
G7 summit: China says small groups do not rule the world
The G7 leaders, who are meeting in England, have sought a unified position over China's rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ve...
Guinea-Bissau’s cashew farmers survive tough times
Cashew nuts are Guinea-Bissau's biggest export crop but times are tough for farmers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vizV1R
Pakistan: The man trying to improve women's underwear
Mark Moore wants to bring well-made, affordable underwear to Pakistan - he just has to get past the men. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Baba Ka Dhaba: The year in the life of a viral Delhi eatery owner
Eighty-year-old Kanta Prasad has felt the ups and downs of running a business during a pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TXE...
G7 leaders face biggest climate change decisions in history - David Attenborough
Sir David warns world leaders that humans may be "on the verge of destabilising the entire planet". from BBC News - World https:...
Israel's Netanyahu poised to lose power to new government
Israel's long-term leader is set to be unseated by a coalition of parties which united against him. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders
Global transport of goods has suffered blockages, delays and bottlenecks and won't be resolved quickly. from BBC News - World https://...
Swiss to vote in pesticide ban referendum
Supporters say pesticides damage the environment, but farmers warn they could lose their livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bidder pays $28m for space trip with Amazon's Bezos
The mystery auction winner will be part of the the first human flight by space company Blue Origin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
G7 in Cornwall: Environmental protesters take to streets and sea
About 200 protesters paddled out into the bay from Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pNzhIn
E3 2021: Ubisoft kicks off event with Avatar and Mario + Rabbids reveals
A new game based in James Cameron's movie, a Mario + Rabbids sequel, and Rainbow Six started off E3. from BBC News - World https://ift...
SLS: First view of Nasa's assembled 'megarocket'
Nasa has assembled the key elements of its powerful SLS rocket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xfjuom
Humpback whale spits out lobsterman
A lobsterman in Cape Cod, thought he had been attacked by a shark, but realised he was in a whale's mouth. from BBC News - World https...
Boaters have a close call with a Texas dam
The four passengers were rescued after their boat got stuck at the top of the dam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pIi2bD
Crocodile attack twin: 'Mel is breathing on her own'
A British woman attacked by a crocodile in Mexico is out of her coma and breathing on her own. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vjuqQt
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released from prison
Agnes Chow and other activists were jailed last year for their role in pro-democracy rallies in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
G7: Leaders to unveil global anti-pandemic action plan
They will pledge all their resources to ensure a global pandemic like Covid-19 is never repeated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wj...
Humpback whale gulps and spits out Cape Cod lobsterman
Michael Packard ended up in the marine giant's mouth for about half a minute off Massachusetts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US lawmakers introduce bills targeting Big Tech
The bills target Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google and some of the anti-trust actions they stand accused of. from BBC News - World https:...
Tokyo Olympics: Why people are afraid to show support for the Games
Some Japanese - including athletes - are afraid to come forward and show support for the Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
MH17 plane crash: Horror and hope for families as trial starts
Four people are on trial for shooting down flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, but none are in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Joe Biden: Unearthing the president's unsung English roots
An English link has been added to the president's famed Irish ancestry. But is it meaningful to him? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Pan-African Parliament: Punches, kicks and death threats
MPs brawled after failing to agree on a new president, showing how elusive political unity remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: Is there a limit to how much worse variants can get?
The coronavirus has changed and changed again, getting more transmissible each time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vaJy2A
Class 12 exams: India students face uncertain future amid pandemic
The cancellation of school-leaving tests has students in India staring at an uncertain future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gwPfCN
Why Kim Jong-un is waging war on slang, jeans and foreign films
A sweeping new law makes the smuggling of foreign news, films or drama punishable by death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cpD8pQ
'Clothes are torn, worn out - I can't find work gloves'
How supply chains can be strengthened to protect against shocks and shortages in the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x6lcbJ
Daniel Ellsberg: The 90-year-old whistleblower tempting prosecution
Fifty years after he leaked the Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg says he's made another disclosure. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Myanmar: The mysterious deaths of the NLD party officials
The deaths of officials from Aung San Suu Kyi's party have raised scrutiny of the military's actions. from BBC News - World https:...
Vaccinating children against Covid-19
Ros Atkins on the debate about giving Pfizer vaccine to children aged 12-15. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wkVW1a
Teen who filmed George Floyd's murder given journalism award
Darnella Frazier received a special citation by the Pulitzer Prize board for her courage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TpfPFH
The Queen: ‘Are you supposed to be looking as if you’re enjoying yourself?’
The Queen isn't afraid to lighten the mood at the G7 'family photo' from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/359GWr4
G7: Boris Johnson kicks off summit with plea to tackle inequality
The UK's PM urges leaders to "build back better" after Covid, as the Queen joins them for a dinner. from BBC News - World ht...
Palestinian teenager shot dead in clash at protest
The Israeli army said there was a riot at Beita, near Nablus, and soldiers' lives were in danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: Celebrity Millennium cruise guests test positive for virus
Royal Caribbean restarted cruises in June after they were suspended for more than a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wkOJyq
Hungary LGBT: Content aimed at children to be banned
Critics say the legislation is similar to Russia's ban on "gay propaganda" targeting minors. from BBC News - World https://i...
Texas governor promises to build border wall amid migrant surge
Republican Greg Abbott says Texas "will not sit idly by as this crisis grows" at the Mexico border. from BBC News - World https:...
Peru election: Vote count ends but official result may take days
Leftist Pedro Castillo keeps a narrow lead, but an official announcement may take days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gfdSFa
Trump officials seized Democrats' Apple data: reports
At least two Democrats and their families had their Apple data seized under President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xgso5c
Copa America: Brazilian Supreme Court rules tournament can go ahead
The Copa America, which is set to start on Sunday, can go ahead in Brazil, the country's Supreme Court decides. from BBC News - World ...
UK-US special relationship: A short history
It isn't always "couple goals" - because the people involved keep changing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zjl0HX
Quiz: How well do you know the Euros? Take our bumper quiz
Ten rounds, 125 possible answers - take on our quiz and test your Euros knowledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ziR6DF
G7: UK and US have an 'indestructible relationship', PM says
Boris Johnson coins a new term for the so-called "special relationship" as the G7 summit begins in Cornwall. from BBC News - Wor...
Saman Abbas: Family on the run over teen's disappearance in Italy
Saman Abbas, 18, has not been seen since fighting with her family over an arranged marriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gcN3Bh
Covid-19 pandemic: Chile capital locks down despite mass vaccination
Three-fifths of the country has been vaccinated but rising Covid cases spark new restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wqSWQQ
LGBTQ: The podcast telling Singapore's hidden gay stories
The SG Boys is the first LGBTQ podcast in Singapore - a country where gay sex is still illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3veoA...
India wildlife officials reunite leopard cub with mum
The two-month old female cub was found stuck in a trench in a tea garden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gpBupf
Puerto Rico blackout after fire at power station
The blaze broke out shortly after the firm reported a cyber-attack, which has not yet been linked to fire. from BBC News - World https://i...
India's vaccine drive: Stories from the best and worst districts
Vaccination rates vastly different depending on which district you live in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35b5yj6
Lake Mead: Largest US reservoir dips to record low
Lake Mead along the Arizona-Nevada border is a major water supply source for some 20 million people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Tragedy of the man-made famine
Aid workers are still unable to reach large parts of Ethiopia’s Tigray region because of the war there. from BBC News - World https://ift....
'Huntington's disease won't stop me having a baby'
Heather and her husband are going to have a baby, even though Heather's time with the child will be limited. from BBC News - World htt...
Trese: What Netflix's new occult anime reveals about the Philippines
The creatures and monsters that come alive in the show tell a tale about today's modern society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Can countries pay back pandemic debt?
Countries around the world have borrowed staggering amounts to deal with the pandemic. But where does a government borrow that money from - ...
Ilhan Omar: US congresswoman defends 'offensive' Israel remark
After a rare rebuke from colleagues, Democrat Ilhan Omar hits back at her critics' "tropes". from BBC News - World https://i...
Why some say this Nevada town siren is a racist relic
The siren has been called a "piece of historical trauma" over its disputed link to sundown towns. from BBC News - World https://...
Solar eclipse 2021: Eclipse lights up sky
Some early risers in the northern hemisphere may have spotted the eclipse in the sky on Thursday morning. from BBC News - World https://if...
Australia: New South Wales and Victoria face coldest weather in decades
Unusually low temperatures mark the arrival of winter for much of eastern Australia as cool air travels up from Antartica. from BBC News -...
Dutch find Czech crew remains at WW2 RAF bomber crash site
Five Czech airmen died when their RAF Wellington bomber was shot down over the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zq3kur
Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard: Film sequel slated by critics
The movie sequel sees Samuel L Jackson, Salma Hayek and Ryan Reynolds reprise their roles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wajw0M
McDonalds BTS meals: Indonesia branches forced to shut due to high orders
Dozens of branches in Indonesia closed their doors after being overwhelmed with orders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zpRnoz
Palestinian security officers killed during Israeli raid in West Bank
A firefight erupted after Israeli special forces went to Jenin to arrest suspected militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zeaFgl
Meat giant JBS pays $11m in ransom to resolve cyber-attack
Hackers disrupted operations in several markets at the world's largest meat processing company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Number of migrants at US border hits new record high
US border agents encounter more than 180,000 immigrants, the largest monthly total since 2000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6SzoU
Keystone XL pipeline halted after Biden blocks permit
The Canadian developer says it will dismantle their equipment and "ensure a safe termination". from BBC News - World https://ift...
Alberto Fernandez: Argentine president apologises for Brazil comments
Alberto Fernandez said Brazilians were "from the jungle", prompting a response from Brazil's leader. from BBC News - World h...
'Miraculous' mosquito hack cuts dengue by 77%
Infecting the mosquitoes with a different bug slams the breaks on dengue fever, trial finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v9GpA6
Biden warns Russia against 'harmful activities' at start of first official trip
Mr Biden, making his first overseas trip as president, is seeking to bolster ties with US allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Td...
Kenyan avocado farm faces more claims of abuse
As the company tries to win back the UK business it lost, more alleged victims have come forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gl...
Has Bollywood become more progressive over the years?
A new study of film dialogues looks at Bollywood's social biases and how they have changed over 70 years. from BBC News - World https:...
Alexei Navalny: Moscow court outlaws 'extremist' organisations
A court classifies them as extremists, meaning activists risk jail if they continue their work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pBKB...
Why classical musicians are performing among tombstones
The New York Philharmonic is back, playing to a live - and not-so-live - audience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6BnQo
Covid in India: The mother and son feeding Mumbai's poor
Harsh Mandavia and his mother have provided more than 25,000 meals to people hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://i...
French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic wins after Paris fans boo 11pm curfew
Novak Djokovic beats Italy's Matteo Berrettini in a French Open quarter-final stopped to ensure fans could leave before a 11pm curfew in...
Why it is no longer cool to be a crazy rich Asian in China
Netizens are outraged by the sky-high incomes of some people in China amid a gaping wealth gap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pFyX...
Keeping Up With the Kardashians: 8 ways one family became a hot topic
As the series ends, we look at how the Kardashians became an office cooler conversation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w8MNZy
'I can speak freely and use swear words as I see fit'
The rise of email "newsletter" providers that allow writers to directly connect with readers. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Sacred objects: From police evidence to museum pieces
Sacred objects seized from practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions are being returned after decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The dilemma of rebuilding Gaza without rearming Hamas
Donors are grappling with the challenge of helping Gaza without benefitting its militant rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3glb...
G7: What it's all about in 60 seconds
Jon Kay tells us what is happening ahead of this weekend's G7 summit in just one minute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ThWvdr
Trump praises report clearing DC police over 'Bible photo op'
Park Police in Washington did not clear protesters for a presidential "photo op", a report finds. from BBC News - World https://...
G7: Australia PM Scott Morrison remembers Cornish ancestor
Scott Morrison says his ancestor from the UK county hosting the G7 was sent to Australia for stealing. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
France and Belgium loosen Covid restrictions for summer
Restaurants and bars have reopened to indoor guests, while rules on home-working are being eased. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3is...
Parachute pitch invader halts Polish league match
Watch as an unexpected pitch invader on a parachute halts a Polish league match between Olimpia Elblag and PISA Primavera Barczewo. from B...
Bitcoin: El Salvador makes cryptocurrency legal tender
It is the first country in the world to make the move, following a proposal by its president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x5ZMeG
Nigeria's Twitter ban: Donald Trump hails Buhari
The former US president urges other countries to restrict use of social media platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TfYYVN
South Korean mayor 'sorry' for falling for vaccine scam
He apologised after believing a foreign company would provide 30 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nicaragua arrests third possible challenger to Daniel Ortega
Felix Maradiaga faces terrorism and conspiracy charges under a controversial new security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v9TusV
Italy's plummeting birth rate worsened by pandemic
Italy's birth rate is at its lowest since 1861 and Covid-19 has made it harder to start a family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The US socialite who gave it all up to become a Carmelite nun
Sister Mary Joseph gave the end of her life to God but her first 60 years were far from traditional. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Brazilian doctor offering fake Covid drugs for social media likes
Albert Dickson, an elected politician, says he is 'above all a doctor' and defends medical autonomy. from BBC News - World https:/...
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