Turkey: Foreign tourists evacuated as wildfires threaten resorts
Coastguard vessels and private boats have brought holidaymakers to safety, as the death toll rises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tokyo Olympics: Armand Duplantis glad to have avoided coffee with Sam Kendricks
Armand Duplantis is glad that a phone call from his girlfriend meant he missed a coffee with Sam Kendricks before the American's positiv...
Simone Biles withdraws from floor final at Tokyo Olympics
American Simone Biles withdraws from the floor final but is yet to make a decision on whether to compete on beam. from BBC News - World ht...
Simone Biles criticism baffles Callum Skinner: Mental health 'not death of sport'
Criticism of Simone Biles for withdrawing from some events at Tokyo 2020 is "baffling", says Olympic gold medallist Callum Skinner...
Tokyo Olympics: Charlotte Worthington wins BMX freestyle gold for Great Britain
Great Britain's Charlotte Worthington wins a thrilling gold in the women's BMX park freestyle Olympic final. from BBC News - World...
Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene
Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C4W...
The women fighting infertility stigma in Nigeria
Three Nigerian women confront the prejudice they have faced on their fertility journeys. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xjkS97
Anti-eviction lawmaker camps overnight on US Capitol steps
Cori Bush fears millions of US tenants could be at risk if an eviction freeze is allowed to expire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Kris Wu: K-Pop star arrested on suspicion of rape
The Chinese-Canadian star denies allegations made online by several women in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fhjLRj
Double GB gold in new mixed events
Great Britain kick off a golden Saturday by winning two of the new mixed relay events but there is disappointment for Dina Asher-Smith. fr...
Tokyo Olympics: The medal winners' flowers that pay tribute to 2011 disaster
More than 5,000 bouquets are being handed to athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games - and have a special significance, with flowers fr...
Dressel sets world record to win third Tokyo gold
American Caeleb Dressel gains his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a 100m butterfly world record, while Katie Ledecky and Kaylee ...
Tokyo Olympics: Elaine Thompson-Herah defends 100m title
Elaine Thompson-Herah became the second-fastest woman in history as she beat fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to defend her Olympic 1...
Tokyo Olympics: Georgia athletes removed from Games after sightseeing trip
Two Georgian silver medallists are told to leave the Olympic Games for taking a sightseeing trip in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://i...
Afghanistan: Fighting rages as Taliban besiege three key cities
Fears rise of a humanitarian crisis as Islamist militants seek to capture major Afghan urban areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Billie Eilish opens up on internet trolls
Eilish tells Amfo of her frustration with internet criticism in a new documentary to be broadcast on Saturday. from BBC News - World https...
Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic loses to Pablo Carreno Busta in bronze-medal match
Novak Djokovic throws one racquet and smashes another as his bid for an Olympic medal ends in defeat by Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta. f...
ICYMI: Decoding feline feelings and a breathtaking bungee jump
A round-up of the week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j2pewe
Australia Covid: Brisbane lockdown after Delta variant cases
Millions of Australians in parts of Queensland enter a snap lockdown from Saturday afternoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ieEeI7
Simone Biles: Tokyo Olympics gymnast withdraws from two more events
American Simone Biles pulls out of the vault and uneven bars gymnastics finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. from BBC News - World https://i...
Nigerian sprinter Okagbare fails drugs test
Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare is out of the Tokyo Olympics after being suspended for failing a drugs test. from BBC News - World htt...
Elon Musk: 'I don't want to be CEO of anything'
Elon Musk reiterated on Friday that he doesn't want to be Space X or Tesla boss. What's going on? from BBC News - World https://if...
Tokyo Olympics: Russians face backlash from fellow competitors
The Russian Olympic Committee are fourth in the medal table at the Tokyo Games but their athletes are facing questions from fellow competito...
Donald Trump ordered to hand over tax returns to Congress
The ruling is a big legal blow to the ex-president, who has not publicly disclosed his tax returns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
From Afghan interpreter to US homeless - until reaching the American dream
Thousands of Afghan interpreters have waited years to flee to the US. Arriving is a different story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb
More than 60 years after a deadly explosion ruined Mitholz, the village remains under threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VlNpNY
Nigeria's kidnap crisis: 'I saw my two-year-old carried by a man with a gun'
Parents of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria describe their trauma, and dilemma over the ransom demands. from BBC News - World https://if...
India reptile park struggles to survive amid Covid
The future is uncertain for the thousands of snakes, lizards and crocodiles at the Guindy Snake Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The man who 'killed' Pluto
How Mike Brown’s discovery of a larger object threatened Pluto’s 75-year status as a planet from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fxOl9t
Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor thanks supporters after heart attack
The Better Call Saul star says he had a "small heart attack" on Tuesday and is going to be okay. from BBC News - World https://i...
Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly
A woman faces wildlife endangerment charges for a close call with a mother grizzly in Yellowstone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU by air bed
Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37f...
Hong Kong: First person sentenced under security law gets nine years jail
Tong Ying-kit is the first to be convicted under Hong Kong's controversial national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nanjing: New China virus outbreak worst after Wuhan, says state media
Almost 200 people have been infected since the virus was first detected at Nanjing airport on 20 July. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Deal agreed for patients and children of fertility doctor who used own sperm
Former fertility doctor Norman Barwin used his own or unknown sperm to impregnate patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BSCxYF
Covid in Sydney: Military deployed to help enforce lockdown
Authorities say the deployment is needed, but critics argue it will "pick on" marginalised groups. from BBC News - World https:/...
Hong Kong crowd booing China's anthem sparks police probe
Police are investigating an incident where hundreds jeered while watching an Olympics broadcast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BTX...
Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant denies plans to go private
Didi shares surged by almost 50% in pre-market trade after a report that it planned to go private. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station
The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3icco...
US sailor charged over massive USS Bonhomme warship blaze in 2020
More than 60 people were injured, and the $1bn USS Bonhomme Richard had to be scrapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BVzXBi
Coronavirus: Israel to give third jab to people aged over 60
It will be the first country to offer such a Covid booster amid a recent surge in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VeVhAS
Olympics: The hidden sight of Tokyo's homeless
For many among Tokyo's homeless community the Olympics are far from a cause for celebration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UU0...
China warns UK as carrier strike group approaches
A fleet of British ships is currently sailing through the South China Sea en route to Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l8KfIn
Covid and a coup: The double crisis pushing Myanmar to the brink
A surge in virus cases has dealt a fresh blow to a country already dealing with military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zQzZIY
The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste
Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 July 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rFAZg5
'My bakery lets you take a bite out of celebs'
Funny Face Bakery shot to fame when Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian posted about its cookies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WuGMcF
The separated refugees brought back together by judo
Sanda Aldass and Muna Dahouk have trained together since childhood but the war in Syria separated them. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Dressage: How to make a horse dance
For some, it's an oddity to watch only at the Olympics... for others, it's a lifetime of training. from BBC News - World https://i...
Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic thrashes Kei Nishikori to reach men's semi-finals
Novak Djokovic remains on course for a 'Golden Slam' after thrashing home hope Kei Nishikori to ease into the Olympic semi-finals. ...
Tokyo Olympics: How to think like a champion
Newsbeat speaks to Bill Beswick, the psychologist behind the 26-year-old breaststroke star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJ0O2g
Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise
The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
First group of evacuated Afghan interpreters arrives in US
The evacuations are part of Operation Allies Refuge as the US military mission in Afghanistan ends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow
The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VjG...
Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery
Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Afghanistan Taliban: Flash flooding kills dozens in remote province
At least 60 people die and many are missing in a remote area controlled by Islamist militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/375ao2s
Johnny Ventura: Dominican merengue legend dies aged 81
The Dominican Republic singer, whose career spanned six decades, is seen as a Latin music legend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wz...
Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta responsible for journalist death - inquiry
A report quoted by Maltese media says officials could have prevented Daphne Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder. from BBC News - World https...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fighting escalates despite ceasefire
Forces in Amhara are battling rebels on three fronts along the border with Tigray, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BU...
Hushpuppi: Nigerian influencer pleads guilty to money laundering
Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi, posted photos of his lavish lifestyle to 2.5m Instagram followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Israel investigating shooting of Palestinian boy in West Bank
Palestinian officials say soldiers shot the 12-year-old as he travelled in a car in the West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor 'stable' after 'heart-related incident' during filming
The US actor is still in hospital after being rushed there from the set of Better Call Saul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ybpu2g
Netflix US cast and crew must be vaccinated to work
The online streaming firm is the latest company to make Covid jabs mandatory for workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l6bB1H
Global fundraiser for 88 million more children in school
The summit in London wants to raise £3.6bn for schools in some of the world's poorest countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
I am more than my accomplishments, Biles says
US gymnast Simone Biles reacts to the widespread support she has received after withdrawing from Thursday's all-around final. from BBC...
China interest in Afghanistan could be 'positive', says US Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australian athletics team isolating in Tokyo
Multiple members of the Australian athletics team are isolating after coming into close contact with American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, wh...
Outspoken billionaire Sun Dawu jailed for 18 years in China
He has in the past been vocal in criticising authorities and has spoken out about human rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vkoq...
Tokyo Olympics: Caeleb Dressel breaks Olympic record on way to second gold
USA's Caeleb Dressel sets an Olympic record on his way to winning the men's 100m freestyle gold as he aims to become one of the most...
Tokyo Olympics rowing: Ireland's Paul O'Donovan & Fintan McCarthy win lightweight men's double sculls
Ireland win their first gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy claim the lightweight men's...
From garden pool to Olympic gold
Matt Richards' relay swim team almost broke the world record as they won gold in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UXzVbh
Covid vaccines: Tourists head to the US to get vaccinated
Some tourists are spending thousands of dollars to travel to the US to get a coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xa...
South Africa riots: The inside story of Durban's week of anarchy
The worst unrest since white-minority rule ended has left deep scars, especially in the coastal city of Durban. from BBC News - World http...
Why cannabis is still a banned Olympics substance
US sprinter Sha'carri Richardson won't compete due to a positive marijuana test. People are asking why. from BBC News - World http...
Gaza photographer hopes digital art boom can help raise aid money
A Palestinian photographer wants to help children by selling an image from May's conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BShup9
Colorado officer arrested after threatening to shoot suspect during stop
The Colorado officer was filmed striking a man with his gun, saying "if you move, I will shoot you". from BBC News - World https...
Dusty Hill: ZZ Top bassist dies aged 72
Dusty Hill played bass for the iconic US blues rock band for more than five decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xeaVJY
Arthur: Popular children's show to end after 25 years
US public broadcaster PBS confirmed the final episode will air in winter 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BSgv8j
Star gymnast Biles withdraws from all-around final
American gymnast and four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles withdraws from the individual all-around final Tokyo Olympics. from BBC...
Kris Wu: Why a superstar sparked China's sexual consent debate
A growing rape allegation controversy centering on Kris Wu has renewed discussion on sexual consent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Barabanki accident: Eighteen die after truck crashes into bus in India
The victims were migrants workers who were going home to meet their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UUzaQp
Let more Afghan interpreters resettle in UK, say ex-military chiefs
More Afghans who worked for British forces should be allowed to resettle in the UK, former military chiefs say. from BBC News - World http...
Covid: Sydney extends lockdown as other Australian cities reopen
Infections in Australia's largest city remain stubbornly high, despite five weeks of restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canadian police reveal decade-long Manitoba residential school inquiry
Police are investigating abuse claims at a former school that sought to assimilate indigenous children. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Lebanon’s descent into darkness
The country's economic crisis has forced some families to move into refugee camps to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Va...
Joey Jordison: Slipknot founding drummer dies aged 46
Jordison was a founding member of the heavy metal band, and remained the group's drummer until 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Simone Biles: American gymnast praised for 'prioritising mental wellness'
American gymnast Simone Biles is praised for prioritising "mental wellness over all else" after pulling out of the Olympic women&#...
Indians turn to crowdfunding to pay Covid bills
More and more Indians are asking strangers to help them pay off crushing medical debt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f66ESC
US sells unique Wu-Tang Clan album seized from 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli
The album was handed over as part of a $7.4m deal with a notorious former drug firm executive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/373YDJF
Gilgamesh tablet: US authorities take ownership of artefact
The Gilgamesh Dream Tablet was imported illegally into the US before being bought by Hobby Lobby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/375...
Key moments from first hearing of Capitol riot inquiry
Police officers gave emotional testimony about their struggles during the riot to US lawmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VcBa...
Roma student: 'My only goal is to finish school'
How one school in Croatia is working to improve education opportunities for Roma children like Kristina. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Zimbabwean with football dreams to be kicked out of UK
Christopher Arundell grew up in the UK but after doing time in jail is being deported to Zimbabwe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
The black immigrant who challenged US segregation - nearly 190 years ago
A black Brazilian immigrant was the first person in US history to challenge segregation in a courtroom from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Capitol Hill police officer in tears during testimony
Officer Gonell gave an emotional statement during the first day of the US Capitol riot inquiry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y7uT...
Tokyo Olympics: German gymnasts' full-body suits inspire other athletes
British-Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis believes athletes should have a choice over their outfits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Tokyo Olympics: Take a tour of the incredible venues
They range from an arena built by a father and son, to a legendary home of Japanese martial arts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l4...
Ivory Coast president and rival in first meeting since civil war
President Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo shook hands at the presidential palace on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BQ...
Israel-Gaza conflict: Apparent war crimes committed, says rights group
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel and Palestinian militants of unlawful attacks in May's conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Greece: Forest fire rips through area near Athens
About 300 firefighters, water-dropping planes and helicopters helped bring the blaze under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Wright wins first ever Olympic surfing medal
Australian surfer Owen Wright marks his comeback from a traumatic brain injury by winning the first ever Olympic medal in surfing. from BB...
Beach handball: 'It's shocking to have to pay to not play in our pants'
Tonje Lerstad tells Newsbeat about a rollercoaster week for Norway's women's beach handball team. from BBC News - World https://if...
Vatican's Cardinal Becciu on trial in $412m fraud case
Cardinal Becciu goes on trial with nine others accused over a London property deal that went sour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
Tokyo Olympics: Flora Duffy claims historic first gold for Bermuda
With a population of just 63,000, Bermuda became the least populous nation or territory to win an Olympic gold medal at a summer Games when ...
Sri Lanka: World's largest star sapphire cluster found in backyard
The "Serendipity Sapphire" was accidentally found by a gem trader in the Ratnapura region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Assam-Mizoram clash: Why are Indian policemen firing at each other?
Policemen from Mizoram and Assam states fired at each other over a contested border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BLmpYX
Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka loses to Marketa Vondrousova in women's singles tennis
Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka suffers a surprise exit in her home Olympics as Czech Marketa Vondrousova earns a straight-set win. from BB...
Hong Kong: First person charged under national security law found guilty
More than 100 people have been arrested since the controversial and widely criticised law came into force. from BBC News - World https://i...
China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis
The value of New York-listed Chinese companies has plummeted after a series of crackdowns by Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Malcolm Turnbull: Australia ex-PM says vaccine rollout 'a colossal failure'
Ex-PM Malcolm Turnbull tells the BBC he believes Australia's borders won't reopen until early 2022. from BBC News - World https://...
North and South Korea restore hotline after a year
The two countries have not spoke since Pyongyang cut off all channels of communication last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zH...
Mapping the advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan
Maps of Afghanistan showing who controls districts in fighting between the government and Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
Brazil: Why are so many pregnant women dying from Covid?
One in five women that died from coronavirus in Brazil didn't have access to an intensive care unit. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Thomas Barrack: Top Trump aide pleads not guilty to working as foreign agent
Thomas Barrack has been accused of lobbying the US government on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Indian girl killed for wearing jeans
Neha Paswan was allegedly beaten to death by relatives who disagreed with her choice of clothes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iTW...
Kenyans sue the British army over fire at wildlife sanctuary
Some 1,000 people are going to court after a fire destroyed 12,000 acres of land at a wildlife sanctuary. from BBC News - World https://if...
Archibald Prize: 100 years of Australia's top portrait honour
Over 100 years, the Archibald Prize has become better at reflecting Australian diversity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eU8XYY
Is there a future for Africa's lions?
As lion populations decline across much of Africa, could community-led conservation help reverse this trend? from BBC News - World https:/...
Surfside tower collapse: Final victim identified from rubble
The family of Estelle Hedaya say they have confirmation she is the 98th victim of the Surfside disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hemingway 'lookalike' chosen in Florida contest
A 63-year-old won the Key West, Florida contest for his likeness to the award-winning author. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BJqMnq
Bezos' $2bn offer to get back in race to the Moon
The billionaire offers to pay $2bn in Nasa costs to be reconsidered for a key Moon lander contract. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid passports: How do they work around the world?
How are countries enforcing vaccine passports and what can people use them for? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vT2h4l
US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year
The move, while largely symbolic, could provide a domestic boost to both the US and Iraqi leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y...
Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine for Norway women's handball team
The Norway women's side were last week fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms in a match. from BBC News - World https://if...
Maharashtra: How one city avoided worst of India floods
At least 149 people have died across the Indian state this monsoon season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eWIzxv
Afghanistan: Record civilian casualties in 2021, UN reports
There have been more than 1,600 civilian deaths so far in 2021, and the UN fears a further rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x6c...
Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report
A two-week virtual negotiation begins on the most critical climate change report since 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kU5P37
Tokyo Olympics: Momiji Nishiya wins skateboarding gold at just 13
At the age of 13, Japan's Momiji Nishiya wins the first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's street skateboarding. from BBC News - W...
Dieter Brummer: Home and Away actor dies aged 45
Brummer famously played Shane Parrish - Melissa George's love interest on the TV soap in the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights
China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Austrian wins shock Olympic cycling gold
Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer launches a remarkable solo breakaway to win road race gold on her Olympic debut, as Britain's Lizzie Deig...
Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka 'refreshed' for 'nerve-wracking' Games debut in Japan
A "refreshed" Naomi Osaka says it was "nerve-wracking" to compete in the Olympics in her home country of Japan after her...
Tokyo Olympics: Japan's Yuto Horigome makes history with sport's first ever gold
Yuto Horigome celebrates winning Japan's third gold medal as the Tokyo native claims victory in the inaugural men's street skateboar...
What is 3x3 basketball?
On Saturday we finally saw what 3x3 Olympic basketball is all about - but what is it, and who stood out on day one? from BBC News - World ...
Tokyo 2020: S Korea TV sorry for using pizza to depict Italy
MBC also used Chernobyl to depict Ukraine and Dracula to show Romania at the Opening Ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3710rDc
New Zealand to allow IS-linked mother to be repatriated
Permission for a mother and her children to travel was not taken lightly, NZ prime minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y7...
Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests
Protesters clashed with police as they demanded the government be dismissed over Covid failings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eUA...
Triathlon gold goes to Norway at Tokyo 2020
Great Britain's Alex Yee wins silver in a punishing men's triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics as Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway claims g...
Deadly street protests over Iran water shortages
Khuzestan is one of the country's hottest regions, where temperatures can reach 50C. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y6tRf8
Unesco adds Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to heritage list
The famous Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park are symbols of the Spanish capital's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i3U20d
Nigerian outrage at brazen bandit attacks
The shooting down of a military jet shows how organised crime is becoming more daring by the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJ...
Tokyo Olympics: One athlete braved sharks and crocodiles
Training for the Olympics can be a full-time job but Jo Brigden-Jones has combined it with much more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid-19: Recent claims about cremations and vaccines fact-checked
Debunking claims shared widely on social media about cremations in the UK and US vaccine statistics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Afrobeats in Japan: British-Nigerian hip hop dancer teaching children how to dance
Yinka Oshiletu, a British-Nigerian hip hop dancer is bringing Afrobeats sounds to Japan's young dancers. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise
President Joe Biden's top medical adviser says cases are rising in areas with low vaccination rates. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Climate change: Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century
PM Naftali Bennett says the decision will help the country gradually shift to a low-carbon economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Rockslide destroys bridge in northern India
It was one of several landslides in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kSoPyS
India landslide: Nine tourists killed as boulders fall from hilltop
A vehicle carrying tourists from Delhi is struck by large rocks in the state of Himachal Pradesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y8...
Large meteor wows Norway after blazing through night sky
The meteor is believed to have landed in a forest after flashes of light were seen across Norway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zv...
Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93
The famed US stand-up comedian and actor voiced Krusty the Clown's father in The Simpsons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kUh8s0
Tokyo Olympics: Shock golds for Kiesenhofer & Hafnaoui as Osaka & Biles start campaigns
Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer and Tunisian teenager Ahmed Hafnaoui win surprise golds on a drama-filled second day at the Tokyo Olympics. ...
Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned
It comes after thousands marched through Australian cities to demand an end to lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bw...
Wildfires spread from California to Nevada
Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UCCUWJ
Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom
Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tunisian teenager wins shock swimming gold
Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui takes a shock gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y5g...
R. Kelly accused of abusing teenage boy he met in McDonald's
The R&B star had sexual contact with a 17-year-old he met in McDonald's, prosecutors claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nigeria's hipster herders - the funky Fulanis
Fulani herders are usually found in forests herding cattle but when they go to cities, they dress in style. from BBC News - World https://...
Tokyo Olympics: The youngest athletes, past and present
GB skateboarder Sky Brown is 13 years old, but there have been even younger in the history of the Games. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar
With low global vaccination rates, the variant's spread is threatening to overwhelm health systems. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Excitement over wooden shipwreck found in Antigua's seabed
Historians believe the wreck found in Antigua to be the 1762 Beaumont, a French merchant ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zyXJRG
The YouTubers who blew the whistle on an anti-vax plot
A mysterious marketing agency secretly offered to pay social media stars to spread disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines from BBC News - ...
ICYMI: World's deepest pool and a royal ritual resumes
Here's a round-up of the week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wh11uu
LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus
Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Clashes in Paris over Covid measures
French anti-riot police fired teargas during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UNXZ0d
Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes
Infamous "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala was sentenced in 2010 for murdering women in California. from BBC News - World https...
Budapest Pride stands up for LGBT rights in Hungary
Organisers accuse Hungary's right-wing government of seeking to discriminate against gay people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance
The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/370...
Golds, shock exits and heat on day one
There were early gold medals for China, Iran and South Korea on a sweltering opening day of the Tokyo Olympic Games. from BBC News - World...
Typhoon In-Fa sweeps towards China after flooding chaos
Typhoon In-Fa is expected to make landfall on Sunday, days after floods devastated central areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zq...
India monsoon: Rescuers search for survivors after heavy rains
Heavy rains have battered India's western coast, leaving dozens dead and prompting mass evacuations. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests
Thousands take to the streets in Sydney, with further protests in Melbourne and Brisbane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQegc0
Surfside tower collapse: Search for bodies concludes
Firefighters say their search is over, a month after the building collapsed, with 97 confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Baby orca, Toa, dies in New Zealand after failed search for mother
Toa, a killer whale stranded from his family, had washed ashore on the New Zealand coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ULYDeF
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What's stopping aid getting in?
A renewed surge in fighting has made it ever more difficult for aid to reach areas in desperate need. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid vaccines: Why a giant plastic bag shortage is slowing the rollout
A look at the critical vaccine components in short supply, as a new global marketplace is launched to tackle bottlenecks. from BBC News - ...
Why is the Great Barrier Reef in trouble? A simple guide
Australia's natural wonder faces a battle to survive - here's a simple guide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZqdnd
1991 reforms: The year that transformed India
The BBC looks back at the pivotal moment when India's economy changed forever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hYHuqT
China imposes sanctions on US officials
The sanctions are in response to recent US sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BDh1a8
Olympics: Munich victims honoured for first time at opening ceremony
Nearly 50 years after 11 Israeli athletes were killed, a moment's silence is marked in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kO...
Tips from the Netherlands on how to build a nation of cyclists
Some tips from the Dutch Cycling Embassy on how to make bikes the easiest and safest way to travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption
Children are still separated from parents, two months after a volcano erupted near Goma in DR Congo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Angelina Jolie wins appeal to remove judge from Brad Pitt divorce case
The ruling is a victory for Angelina Jolie, who is locked in a custody battle with Brad Pitt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQydiO
Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts, US says
The US government has tightened rules on which space-goers can claim their astronaut wings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WjM5Mh
US fires: Inside a US fire truck driving through a wildfire
As burning ash pelts their vehicle, video shows firefighters in California drive through the flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tibet: China's President Xi Jinping makes visit to troubled region
Xi Jinping is the first Chinese leader in 30 years to make an official trip to the troubled region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Firm fined £2.6m for claiming clothes prevent Covid
Australian activewear company Lorna Jane is branded "exploitative" and "predatory" by a judge. from BBC News - World h...
Man rescued in Alaska after week-long bear attack ordeal
US Coast Guard officials spotted an SOS sign on a remote shack where the man had been staying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMvyH4
Emily Ratajkowski sponsors Bantry Basketball Club in County Cork
Emily Ratajkowski buys kit for Bantry's U15 and U16 teams, setting Snapchat "on fire". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India food delivery giant Zomato sees stellar stock market debut
Shares in the Ant Group-backed company traded more than 80% higher than their initial public offering price. from BBC News - World https:/...
Indonesia: Covid-positive man boards flight disguised as wife
He may never have been caught if he had not changed into his regular clothes midway through the flight. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid vaccine: Eight-week gap seen as sweet spot for Pfizer jab antibodies
Spacing out doses boosts antibody levels, say researchers - who suggest eight weeks as the "sweet spot". from BBC News - World h...
Didi shares fall on reports China is planning penalties
The ride-hailing giant's shares are now down by more than 25% since their New York market debut last month. from BBC News - World http...
Pegasus spyware: French President Macron changes phone after hack reports
Mr Macron was one of several world leaders reportedly targeted by NSO Group's Pegasus spyware. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Washington shooting: Gunman opens fire outside restaurant
It comes as gun violence is on the rise in Washington DC and other American cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W6PJJ3
Raj Kundra: Indian millionaire embroiled in porn scandal
Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, has been accused of running a porn production ring. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Indian tax authorities raid media outlets Bharat Samachar and Dainik Bhaskar
The government denies that the raids were in retaliation for unfavourable reporting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rtWsbx
Wuhan virus: Was US money used to fund risky research in China?
What's the row about virus research in China between a prominent Republican and Dr Anthony Fauci? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trading sex for cosmetic surgery in Mexico's narco capital
The influence of narcos has caused many women to undergo cosmetic surgery in Mexico's Sinaloa state. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Sundarbans: why the world’s largest mangrove forest is sinking
The low-lying islands are being battered by violent storms, rising sea levels, and melting ice from the Himalayas. from BBC News - World h...
The cost of hosting the Olympics
Holding the world's biggest sporting event comes with a hefty price tag from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMe1yp
The refugee athlete who lost his mum to Covid
Abdullah Sediqi, 24, is competing at the Tokyo Games in her honour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TwLOo4
Tusker Rock's shipwrecks graveyard captured in art project
Photographer Peter Britton wants his project to stand as a legacy to those lost to Tusker Rock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kLio...
Coronavirus: Italy brings in Covid certificate amid spike in infections
All those aged 12 and over with at least one jab will be able to access bars, cinemas and gyms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMcR...
Tokyo Olympics: A Games in a pandemic, new sports, British medal hopes and global stars to watch
With the opening ceremony set for Friday, BBC Sport previews the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - a Games like no other. from BBC News - World https:...
Tokyo Olympics: Is the USA 'Dream Team' era coming to an end?
Team USA's men's and women's basketball teams have had difficult preparations for the Olympics, so could Tokyo 2020 see an end t...
Tokyo Olympics: US gymnast Simone Biles gets her own goat emoji
What started as a light-hearted response to her "haters" is now an official Simone Biles emoji. from BBC News - World https://if...
Dust devil almost takes out football players at match in Bolivia
The whirlwind, often mistaken for a tornado, came as a shock but appeared to cause no damage in Bolivia. from BBC News - World https://ift...
John Coates: Australian Olympic boss in awkward 'mansplaining' row
In an awkward exchange, John Coates ordered politician Annastacia Palaszczuk to attend the Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia and NZ pull out of Rugby League World Cup
Australia and New Zealand pull out of the Rugby League World Cup because of "player welfare and safety concerns" related to the Co...
China floods: Drone footage shows the scale of damage as clean up begins
As aerial pictures show the extent of destruction, our correspondent reports on the situation on the ground. from BBC News - World https:/...
Olympics opening ceremony director dismissed on eve of event
After the removal of Kentaro Kobayashi, organisers are now re-assessing how to hold Friday's event. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Yuen Long attack: Hong Kong court gives seven jail time
The 2019 attack in Yuen Long was captured by victims and bystanders on phones and shocked the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
YouTube removes Bolsonaro videos for Covid misinformation
The tech giant said its decision was based on its content policies, not on ideology or politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iyc...
Joe Biden says he's self-conscious as president
The president reflects on his first six months in the White House in a town hall hosted in Ohio. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hTQ...
Benin Bronzes: Nigeria dispute jeopardises return of artefacts
Several museums in Europe have talked of returning the looted artefacts - but where will they be housed in Nigeria? from BBC News - World ...
'I survived Norway's worst terror attack'
Lisa Husby recalls hiding in fear as far-right extremist Anders Breivik went on a killing spree in a summer camp for young activists on Utøy...
Halima Aden and Tommy Hilfiger: ‘It’s not just about diverse catwalks’
The world’s first hijab-wearing supermodel talks to fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger about why she quit the industry. from BBC News - World...
Argentina introduces new ID cards for non-binary people
Under the new system, residents can select 'x' as their gender on passports and national ID cards. from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid: Where and why is the US vaccine rollout slowing down?
Vaccinations in the US are slowing as infections rise - we've looked at where and why this is happening. from BBC News - World https:/...
Tokyo 2020: Travelling to an Olympic Games like no other
The BBC's Mariko Oi reflects on her personal experience of covering the Games during a global pandemic. from BBC News - World https://...
Soldier statue reignites Spanish row over fascism
Spain's legionnaires symbolised fascism, but Madrid may soon have a statue honouring them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYFh4j
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: India's top medal contenders
India sends its largest ever contingent to the Tokyo Olympics in the hope of bettering its medals tally. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The jungle-trekking Covid vaccinators helping to protect remote Indian villages.
Latgam Singpu and his team of Covid vaccinators use rope bridges, school buses and incentives to reach remote villages in India's Arunac...
Nord Stream 2: US and Germany reach deal on controversial Russian gas pipeline
The US says the agreement prevents Russia from using the pipeline as a political weapon over Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'It was hard to breathe': China flood terror as subway submerged
Passengers tell of their fear after a busy subway carriage was flooded in central Henan province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ux...
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to LA sexual assault charges
The disgraced Hollywood producer appears in court in a wheelchair, facing sexual assault charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xW...
Pegasus: Princess Latifa and Princess Haya numbers 'among leaks'
Numbers used by Princesses Latifa and Haya are reportedly found in a database at the heart of the leaks. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Monkeypox: More than 200 contacts tracked in US for rare disease
No instances of the rare disease had been recorded in the US since 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36WfKgc
Europe floods: 'I have an axe beside my bed'
Marion Wenzel showed the BBC around her flood-wrecked house in Ahrweiler, Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zqY0pN
Tokyo Olympics: Sweden stun USA in women's football opener
Sweden's women's football team stun world champions the United States in their opening match at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. from B...
2032 Games: Brisbane confirmed as Olympic and Paralympic host
Brisbane is confirmed as the host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games after approval at an IOC meeting in Tokyo from BBC News - World...
Gold toilet found in Russian police bribery probe
Investigators show video of a palatial villa, accusing traffic police of a mafia-style racket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iDfE2S
Mucormycosis: India records more than 4,300 'black fungus' deaths
The normally rare infection has a 50% mortality rate and is hitting recovering Covid-19 patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zk...
Henan floods: Woman swept down street by extreme flood waters
Bystanders managed to rescue the woman from the flood waters, which followed record-breaking rainfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid-19: India outrage over 'no oxygen shortage death data' claim
A minister's claim that no Covid deaths were reported from a lack of oxygen has sparked anger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B...
ICMR sero survey says two-thirds of Indians exposed to Covid
The latest survey shows that 67% Indians, aged six and above, have been exposed to coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJfs...
JP Morgan: US banking giant gives boss 'special award'
The award to Jamie Dimon is to persuade him to lead the company for a "significant number of years". from BBC News - World https...
Covid: Anger as half of Australians in lockdown again
Three states enforce stay-at-home orders, fuelling criticism of Australia's slow vaccination rate. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 chief does not rule out cancelling Games
The global sporting event is due to start on Friday but more athletes have tested positive for Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nigeria secures release of 100 kidnapped mothers and children
The group, most of them women and children, were kidnapped last month in Nigeria's Zamfara state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: France rolls out health pass as cases soar
From Wednesday people will need proof of vaccination or a negative test to access some public places. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Pegasus scandal: Are we all becoming unknowing spies?
We may be stepping into a world in which we are all spies - and at the same time are all spied on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Strife-torn Haiti gets new prime minister
Ariel Henry's appointment comes nearly two weeks after President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The battle for Indonesia's Gold Island
There are fears that a mine will threaten Sangihe island's ancient forests and local water supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Darfur conflict's latest surge in violence displaces thousands
"I have cried so much, my eyes can barely see," one mother tells the BBC after seeing her brother die. from BBC News - World htt...
Covid: The Mexican villages refusing to vaccinate
Take-up of the vaccine among indigenous towns in Chiapas state is as low as 2% in some areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rlZ8rU
Mandira Bedi: Actress stirs debate over women's role at cremations
India's Mandira Bedi made news for performing her husband's last rites, generally a male preserve. from BBC News - World https://i...
Netflix to include mobile games for subscribers
The firm said on Tuesday that the "time is right to learn more about how our members value games". from BBC News - World https:/...
Thomas Barrack: Top Trump aide accused of working as foreign agent
Thomas Barrack is alleged to have lobbied the US government on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
Jeff Bezos and crew launch into space on New Shepard
Billionaire Jeff Bezos has launched into space, in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship, New Shepard. from BBC News - World https://...
Nike trainer output at key factory hit by Covid outbreak
Nike could run out of its Vietnamese-made trainers because of a rise in Covid infections in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Pegasus: French President Macron identified as spyware target
The president's phone number was found on a list of numbers that were potential phone hacking targets. from BBC News - World https://i...
Kim Hong-bin: South Korean climber missing after fall in Pakistan
Kim Hong-bin, who has no fingers, is thought to have fallen into a crevasse on a descent in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israel PM warns Ben & Jerry's owner Unilever of consequences over sales ban
The ice cream maker's parent company Unilever is told "strong action" will be taken against boycotts. from BBC News - World ...
Tokyo 2020: Missing Ugandan weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko found in Japan
The Ugandan weightlifter who went missing from a pre-Olympic training camp in Japan has been found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Biden rows back on Facebook 'killing people' comment
The US president says he was referring to a dozen people spreading misinformation on the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Eid al-Adha prayers continue as rockets fired in Afghanistan
Many of the worshippers appeared frightened and unsure what to do when they heard multiple explosions. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tokyo Olympics: Poland send six swimmers home after selecting too many by mistake
Poland send six swimmers home from the Tokyo Olympics after selecting too many by mistake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V11BM3
Channel crossings migrants: 'We need a safe place'
A BBC team encounters some of the migrants trying to make the dangerous journey to England. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36MNDjH
European Beach Handball Championships: Norway hit with 1,500 euros bikini fine
Norway are fined 1,500 euros (£1,295) for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms at the European Beach Handball Championships. from BBC ...
Microsoft: Chinese authorities slam 'groundless' hacking claims
A group of Western countries had accused China of carrying out a major cyber-attack on the tech giant. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Killing of boy, 13, at school shocks Singapore
Police officers found the body of a 13-year-old in a school bathroom, and an axe has been seized. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kx...
Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene over 'misleadling' Covid posts
Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has been a vocal critic of vaccines and the use of masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pedro Castillo declared president-elect of Peru
The leftist candidate won the popular vote but had been accused of fraud by rival Keiko Fujimori. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ev...
Jeff Bezos to blast into space aboard New Shepard rocket ship
Billionaire Jeff Bezos will launch into space in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rsqQ6o
Tokyo Olympics: Athletes find new ways to train in lockdown
Participants in the upcoming Games have been going to unusual lengths to stay in shape under restrictions. from BBC News - World https://i...
A weekend in America: Shootings in Washington spotlight growing problem
A stadium was sent into panic and a six-year-old was killed in two of the weekend's worst shootings. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Pegasus: Who are the alleged victims of spyware targeting?
Jamal Khashoggi's wife and the editor of the Financial Times are among those said to be targeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
First space tourist Dennis Tito: 'I was euphoric'
Dennis Tito paid $20 million to travel to the International Space Station in 2001. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V208p6
Covid: False and misleading health claims spread in Indonesia
As Indonesia undergoes a dramatic Covid surge, unproven and misleading health claims are spreading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The little tech firm gunning for an airspeed record
Electroflight has built the E-NXT which it hopes will break the electric airspeed record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bnw5bM
Canada to open border to fully vaccinated Americans in August
The loosening of restrictions comes amid significant progress in the country's vaccine rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36Q...
Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in Palestinian territories
The ice-cream maker said it was “inconsistent with our values” to continue selling products in the region. from BBC News - World https://i...
Police chief 'sick and tired' after child killed in shooting
The police chief in Washington DC made an emotional appeal after the shooting of a 6-year-old girl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Iraq attack: Bombing at Baghdad market kills Eid shoppers
At least 25 people are killed in an attack on a busy market in Iraq's capital, security sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Global shares slide amid Covid economic recovery fears
Stock markets in the UK, the US and Europe fall on concerns that rising cases may impede a recovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Germany floods: Government rejects criticism over flood warnings
As the flood risks ease, questions are raised whether the high death toll could have been avoided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B...
London man in court over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands
The suspect is charged with conspiring to kill an exiled Pakistani activist in the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kxMg...
Tokyo Olympics: Composer Keigo Oyamada resigns over bullying at school
Keigo Oyamada resigned after it came out that he bullied disabled classmates and boasted about it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers
The UK and the EU have accused China in connection with a major cyber-attack on Microsoft servers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
NYPD officer uses crisp packet to save stabbing victim
The police officer in New York has been praised for his decisive actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UY9SAE
India farmers' protest: Living on a highway in protest
Seven months on, farmers are still striking against contentious new laws outside the national capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kris Wu: Brands drop China star over teen sex allegations
Singer-actor Kris Wu has denied the accusations and said he was filing a defamation suit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eA2mmu
Why I've hosted more than 30 refugees in my house
Karina Litvack has housed dozens of refugees in London since her daughters moved out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ThOLbS
Carlos Ghosn: Father and son sentenced for helping ex-Nissan boss escape
Michael and Peter Taylor were convicted of helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid vaccination centres vandalised in France
The incidents came on a weekend of mass protests against the French government's new Covid rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Katie Hopkins to be deported from Australia over quarantine rules
Katie Hopkins - a right-wing British commentator - bragged about plans to break isolation rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iqz...
Covid: Global healthcare workers missing out on jabs
Campaigners say millions have not had even one vaccine dose, raising concerns for their communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tokyo Olympics: 'Plague of oysters' threaten key venue
More than $1m has been spent to keep tonnes of rogue shellfish at bay in Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway. from BBC News - World https://if...
Kurt Westergaard, Danish cartoonist behind Muhammad cartoon, dies at 86
His 2005 drawing of the Prophet Muhammad sparked protests across the Muslim world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3in8dfY
'Plague of oysters' threaten key Olympic venue
More than $1m has been spent to keep tonnes of rogue shellfish at bay in Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway. from BBC News - World https://if...
Olympics: Defying threats, Iranian athletes speak out to back ban
Olympics organisers are being urged to investigate allegations of threats, discrimination and abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Is China's vaccine success waning in Asia?
Thailand and Indonesia's switch to other Covid jabs has raised questions about Chinese vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nigeria's security crises - five different threats
Almost every part of Nigeria is facing a security crisis - from kidnapping to extremist insurgencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages
With construction sand in short supply crushed plastic is being used as an alternative. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvELZv
Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists'
Israeli tech firm NSO denies media reports that its software has been sold to authoritarian regimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Lex Gillette: Record-breaking blind long jumper
With the support of his sighted guide, the four-time Paralympic medallist hopes to win gold in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment for blocked intestine
The Brazilian president was treated for continuing complications after a near-fatal 2018 stabbing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U...
Esraa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian activist released from prison
Esraa Abdel Fattah earned the moniker "Facebook Girl" for her role in the 2011 revolution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
South Africa looting: Clean-up to mark Nelson Mandela Day
People were urged to honour the anti-apartheid hero's legacy by rebuilding after riots left 212 dead. from BBC News - World https://if...
North Korea warns young people against using slang from the South
Kim Jong-un's party also warns against adopting the clothes, hairstyles and music of South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
ICYMI: Dead flamingos and a helicopter crash landing
Here are some stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3evDbS6
Covid-19: Ireland's top medical officers targeted by abusive calls
Gardaà are investigating reports of abusive calls to Ireland's chief medical officer and his deputy. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Europe floods: Merkel shocked by 'surreal' devastation
The chancellor vows to fast-track aid after visiting some of the worst-hit areas in western Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Britney Spears says she will not perform while father controls career
The singer says the arrangement controlling her personal and financial affairs has "killed my dreams". from BBC News - World htt...
Kenya fuel tanker explosion kills 13 in Siaya County
People rushed to the scene of the crash to siphon petrol when the explosion occurred. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kBnfl7
Europe floods: Residents return home to see damage inflicted
Resident in Kleivelderweg, deep inside the Dutch disaster zone, find homes and businesses destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tokyo Olympics: First athletes have Covid at athletes village
Two athletes become the first to test positive for coronavirus at the Tokyo Olympic athletes' village - five days before the start of th...
Haiti: Wife of assassinated president returns from US after surviving attack
Wearing a bulletproof vest, Martine Moïse flew back from the US after being wounded in the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Europe floods: Victims face massive clean-up as waters recede
Residents of the worst-affected areas struggle to recover from the devastation as flood waters recede. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Moment New York mum saves five-year-old from kidnap
The mother pulled her son from a car after he was taken from her in broad daylight in the New York City. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The Broadway dancer whose lockdown business bloomed
When Covid closed New York theatres, dancer Robbie Fairchild started a business that put down roots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Latin American Foto Festival: Strength and resistance
Caribbean and Latin American photography features in the fourth Annual Latin American Foto Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Abir Moussi: The Tunisian MP who was slapped but not beaten
Abir Moussi uses a megaphone in parliament and gets death threats but many say her voice is crucial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Your pictures on the theme of 'under the stars'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kvx3wY
Daughter of Afghan envoy kidnapped and injured in Pakistan
Afghan officials urge Pakistan to keep diplomats safe, amid tensions between the two neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zaU...
Covid-19 tests while you wait in Israeli airport
Ben Gurion airport in Israel has introduced fast Covid-19 tests for travellers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BeYr8o
Joshi is swapping life in captivity for a new start in the jungle
After a lifetime in captivity, Joshi is going to live in the jungle in Congo-Brazzaville. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3euuIOM
First Covid case reported in Tokyo Olympic village
The chief of the Tokyo Olympics accepts athletes are "probably very worried", after a Games-related organiser became the first per...
Cannes Film Festival: Titane wins top Palme d'Or prize
The outlandish Titane wins after jury president Spike Lee reveals the award in a ceremony slip-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Egypt's Al Ahly win African Champions League title
Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly win a tenth African Champions League on Saturday after beating Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in Morocco. from BBC News -...
Canada's vaccination rate overtakes US
Canada had a slow start on vaccinations compared to its neighbour but has now caught up to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
'Havana syndrome'-like mystery illness affects Vienna US diplomats
The Biden administration is investigating cases of so-called "Havana syndrome" among US officials. from BBC News - World https:/...
In pictures: Masks and social distancing at downsized Hajj
Only about 60,000 pilgrims living in Saudi Arabia were eligible to take part this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rhCwsj
Iran protests: One killed in water crisis demonstration
Iran is facing a severe drought, and there is growing public anger over water and power shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
'Hollywood Ripper' Michael Gargiulo sentenced to death for murders
The case drew attention as one of the victims was about to go on a date with actor Ashton Kutcher. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Europe floods: Rescuers race to find survivors as hundreds remain missing
Crews scramble to reach victims of deadly floods in Germany and Belgium, where hundreds are missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Daca: Obama programme for child migrants ruled illegal
A Texas judge says new applicants cannot be enrolled in Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kor6...
Cannes Film Festival 2021 highlights: Sun, stars and saliva
A-listers flocked to the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet, despite the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wKgvDP
Covid: Fully jabbed arrivals from France must still quarantine
A planned relaxation of England's rules from Monday will not apply due to cases of the Beta variant. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid misinformation on Facebook is killing people - Biden
The US president said a spike in Covid deaths among the unvaccinated was down to social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BctRfv
The migrants hunger-striking for legal status in Belgium
More than 400 go without food demanding a clear path to residency in Belgium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkjbqv
South Africa Zuma riots: What's behind the violence and looting?
Some analysts say the violence wasn't spontaneous anger but a deliberate strategy of sabotage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
Ros Atkins on… the North America heat waves
Ros Atkins explains the link between climate change and recent heat waves in the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hHGu...
Week in pictures: 10 - 16 July 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3erLVbO
Covid-19: Second doses run dry in Brazil's scramble to vaccinate
Many are struggling to source their second dose of the Covid-19 jab in one of the worst-hit countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Under the skin of OnlyFans
A BBC investigation reveals concerns about how the site, known for porn, is structured and moderated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Belgium takes back mothers and children from Syria jihadist camps
It is the biggest repatriation of suspected Islamic State members since its fall in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BmPOIW
Bianca Devins: Family sue NY officials over video footage of murdered teen
Bianca Devins' family claim video of her having sex and also her murder were shared with the media. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Severe flooding in western Europe
Tomasz Schafernaker has the latest update on the deadly flooding in Germany and Belgium after days of heavy rain. from BBC News - World ht...
Pulitzer-winning journalist killed in Afghanistan
Danish Siddiqui, a photographer with Reuters, is killed on assignment, reportedly in an ambush. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hHiO...
Clean-up operations in flood-hit western Europe
Record rainfall in western Europe has caused rivers to burst their banks, leaving dozens dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B7bGrv
In pictures: Floods kill dozens
Record rainfall caused rivers to burst their banks, leaving at least 92 dead in Germany and Belgium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
More flooding forecast for Europe
There is more rain to come from the storm that brought Wednesday's deadly flooding from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3elINhH
Germany floods: Helicopter rescues residents from rooftops
Dozens of people have died and many more are missing after severe floods in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kmOEaj
Europe floods: Neighbourhoods clear up after record rainfall
BBC Netherlands correspondent Anna Holligan is in Valkenburg, where some residents have been forced to leave their homes. from BBC News - ...
WhatsApp blocks two million Indian accounts
The messaging platform said most of these users violated the bulk messaging rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hK6Toe
Australia Covid: Melbourne's snap lockdown spark protest
Anti-lockdown demonstrators took to the streets as the country's delta outbreak spreads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kwwP8u
Germany floods: Merkel pledges support for victims
Angela Merkel says the "full extent" of the German floods will only be seen in the coming days. from BBC News - World https://if...
Canada: More unmarked graves likely at former residential school site
An indigenous group said in May it had found the probable remains of 215 children in unmarked graves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Dying alone in Indonesia's grim battle with Covid-19
Firefighters haul bodies from homes as hospitals scramble for oxygen in Asia's new Covid epicentre. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Viewpoint: Why Sikhs are the do-gooders of the world
A new book asks why Sikhs have made it a tradition to help strangers in their darkest moments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eoqx73
South Africa Zuma riots: Fact-checking claims about the protests
We've looked at some examples of misleading images and videos, claiming to be from the current protests. from BBC News - World https:/...
Canada residential schools: 'Six years old, I was imprisoned here'
As searches for unmarked graves continue, survivors reflect on a dark legacy of residential schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 July 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kpWJuK
How your personal data is being scraped from social media
As hackers scoop up data from social media sites, should firms be taking better care of your data? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U...
Biden and Merkel 'united against Russia aggression'
"Good friends can disagree," Mr Biden says of their division over a Russia-to-Germany pipeline. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fleeing for fear of new ethnic conflict
"War is inevitable - it is ethnic cleansing," says an Ethiopian doctor who has escaped to Sudan. from BBC News - World https://i...
Tokyo 2020: The gymnasts 'building bridges between cultures'
The town of Murayama in northern Japan is preparing to welcome a team of Bulgarian Olympians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xL9SlR
Cbeebies bedtime stories and why Hollywood stars are lining up
Other stars to have taken part include Tom Hardy, Dolly Parton and Sir Elton John. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iicgdd
The South African community standing up to looters
The government said it would deploy 25,000 troops, after days of widespread looting and violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36C...
Covid: WHO urges China to co-operate better in virus origin probe
The head of the WHO called for more transparency in the investigation into the origins of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36F7...
South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest
The country has seen days of rioting, with food shortages and citizens forming vigilante groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VLJ...
Uyghurs: US Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports
The legislation will create an assumption that goods from Xinjiang are made using forced labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VLI...
Germany floods: Four dead and dozens stranded after heavy rain
Dozens of people are reported missing and others have been left stranded in the west of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Melbourne: Australian city to enter snap lockdown with 18 cases
The decision by Victoria means about 40% of Australia's population is under a stay-at-home order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Australia attacks sweeping EU climate plan to tax imports
Australia, a fossil fuel exporting giant, says the EU’s plan to impose carbon trade fees is “protectionist”. from BBC News - World https:/...
Singapore sees cases spike in large karaoke lounge cluster
Some 54 cases are linked to such lounges, which typically see hostesses interact with customers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xIy...
China's post-pandemic economic rebound loses steam
The world's second largest economy grew by 7.9% in the second quarter compared to a year earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mastercard: India stops payment service provider from issuing cards
India's central bank says Mastercard violated an order directing payments data to be stored locally. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Korindo: Korean palm oil giant stripped of sustainability status
A BBC investigation found Korindo been buying up and burning swathes of Asia's largest rainforests. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Angela Merkel and four US presidents
The German chancellor, who first took office in the Bush era, makes a farewell visit to Washington DC. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'My husband was an angel - then he raped me'
Marital rape has long been a taboo issue in Egypt, but now victims are beginning to speak out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yZeGUZ
Covid in Namibia: 'Fifteen of my relatives have died'
Namibia is suffering one of the world's worst outbreaks of Covid, as ex-footballer Marley Ngarizemo can testify. from BBC News - World...
Debbie Harry on Blondie's 'monumental' Cuba trip and her reunion demands
The star recalls two historic concerts in Havana, and reveals her demand before reforming Blondie. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Gujarat: The Indian baby who was abducted twice
The disappearance of a two-day-old baby was the start of a case that crossed state lines in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
Fleeing Taliban bombs and bullets in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province
Yogita Limaye reports from Afghanistan's strategic Kunduz province, mainly now in Taliban hands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
FBI failed to investigate USA Gymnastics abuser, watchdog finds
While agents dragged their feet, the report found, Larry Nassar continued to prey on gymnasts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xISQom
Cuba: US calls for release of all protesters after unrest
Demonstrations broke out nationwide in Cuba on Sunday in a rare protest against the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eky0...
South Africa looting: I'm struggling to find food
A Durban resident tells the BBC he is struggling to find any food after so many shops were looted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36...
Czech women seek compensation for coerced sterilisations
Thousands of women were sterilised without their consent in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s and 1980s. from BBC News - World https://if...
Britney Spears can hire own lawyer in conservatorship case, judge rules
The decision comes as the pop star addresses a US court for the second time in less than a month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3el...
Nasa zeroes in on cause of Hubble's trouble
A possible cause is identified for the Hubble telescope's worst glitch in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U3iXrT
Afghanistan: US to evacuate endangered translators
The Biden administration is to evacuate Afghan translators who assisted them during the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yPG7R8
SA Zuma riots: Mother on throwing baby from burning building
The building was allegedly set on fire by looters amid an eruption of riots across South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UOA...
Sacha Baron Cohen: US politician Roy Moore loses bid to sue over TV stunt
Roy Moore loses his attempt to sue comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who duped him on his TV show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yXRnL8
Cuba protests: Frustration at government runs deep
Comments on state media show that Cubans had been voicing their anger long before the latest protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan
Controlling the crossing into Pakistan would be a major prize and comes after a rapid Taliban advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Texas Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing to block voting law
Democrats say they fled in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a law to tighten voting rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Gun resembling Lego toy sparks backlash in US
A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFMghl
Australia Covid: Sydney extends lockdown to fight Delta outbreak
People living in Australia’s largest city to remain under stay-at-home orders until July 30. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hCXuP8
Hotel collapse in China's Suzhou kills 17, injures five
A preliminary investigation found the property owner had privately modified the building's structure. from BBC News - World https://if...
US warns businesses over China's Xinjiang province
The announcement comes as the West hardens its stance over alleged human rights abuses in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Iranians 'plotted to kidnap US, Canada and UK targets'
New York-based Iranian-born journalist Masih Alinejad says she was targeted for abduction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i4iHAQ
Cuba: Man confirmed killed in anti-government unrest
A man died in the unrest that began on Sunday, but witnesses deny official accounts of the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia issues new appeal over backpacker murder
British backpacker Peter Falconio murdered killed in the Australian outback 20 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r9YE7S
Islamic State children in Syria face a lifetime in prison
A BBC investigation found that children, whose parents supported IS, are caught in a conveyor belt of incarceration. from BBC News - World...
Australian campaign to improve education about sexual consent
Thousands of stories have emerged of Australian students sexually assaulted by fellow pupils. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6S3et
South Africa riots: Looting and shooting in Durban
People caught in the middle of the violence say their city is "on fire" - and they feel abandoned. from BBC News - World https:/...
Summer of Soul: New film revives lost 'Black Woodstock' gig series
Questlove's directorial debut uncovers lost gigs with Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
A question of faith: Biden, Catholicism and the presidency
A debate over communion for the second Catholic US president renews questions of religion and politics. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Khashoggi murder: US softens towards Saudi leader
Saudi Arabia's crown prince was shunned after the 2018 killing, but the kingdom is back in business. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Colombia bets on privately funded Covid vaccinations
The private-sector scheme allows companies to vaccinate their Colombian staff, regardless of need. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
The woman giving toys a new life
Rebecca transforms people's old and unwanted dolls and then gives them away for free. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xDqrQL
Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus
The strict legislation allows the mass detention of migrants, as hundreds arrive from Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AX6WVj
Asian American history teaching rule in US state
Illinois' first-in-the-nation measure gained support after a wave of anti-Asian violence in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift....
REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet
The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kbCaCd
Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box
The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wDVTx5
Cuba protests: Internet sheds light on anger - until it goes dark
Social media played a key role in rare protests, and the government moved quickly to restrict it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36v...
South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting
At least 30 people have died following days of unrest sparked by the jailing of a former president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Iran unveils state-approved dating app to promote marriage
Authorities are concerned about the Islamic Republic's rising divorce rate and falling birth rate. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Rubber bullets fired amid South Africa looting
Violence continues following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wBKbmv
Giant goldfish problem in US lake prompts warning to pet owners
Goldfish released into the wild can grow much bigger and cause major disruption to ecosystems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vx77q5
Venezuela opposition figure Freddy Guevara arrested
Freddy Guevara broadcast live on social media as he was arrested on a highway in Caracas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r5FujG
Man in China finds son snatched 24 years ago
Child abductions are a big problem in China, with tens of thousands of kids being taken every year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Flipkart: India online retail giant raises $3.6bn in latest funding round
This brings the Walmart-backed firm's value to almost $38bn ahead of its expected market debut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Iraq: Hospital fire in Covid ward kills dozens
The fire broke out in a Covid isolation ward - reportedly after an oxygen cylinder exploded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36AwNVb
US Afghanistan withdrawal: Top commander steps down
The special forces commander has handed over control as the 20-year US-led mission nears its close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why 'dragon of clouds' forms above wildfires
As wildfires rage across the western US, scientists report the "most extreme" fire clouds they have seen. from BBC News - World ...
In numbers: Life in Afghanistan after America leaves
How did 20 years of war between the US and the Taliban change Afghanistan? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ebD3qJ
US heatwave: Could US and Canada see the worst wildfires yet?
The annual fire season has barely started - and there are claims that 2021 might be the worst year yet. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ghana's Kojo Marfo: Sell-out show for butcher-turned-painter
He's got rock star fans and two sold-out shows to his name, but Kojo Marfo prefers life's simple joys. from BBC News - World https...
The myth of India's population explosion
India's most populous state has a contentious plan for curbing population growth. But is it necessary? from BBC News - World https://i...
Plastic surgery booming in China despite the dangers
Young people are using social media apps to plan cosmetic procedures which don't always meet expectations. from BBC News - World https...
Texas Democrats flee state to block Republican voting law
Republicans in the state are proposing some of the most restrictive voting laws in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VrAudk
The EU countries 'pushing back' asylum seekers at sea
Human rights groups allege that thousands of people seeking asylum in Europe have been pushed back from Greece to Turkey before being given ...
Why people in Eswatini are calling for change
Dozens of people have died in recent protests calling for reform of Eswatini's absolute monarchy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
France Covid: Vaccinations mandatory for all health workers
Amid a surge of infections, President Emmanuel Macron announces significant moves to combat Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Cuba protests: Arrests after thousands rally against government
Thousands rallied on Sunday, angry at the country's economic crisis and curbs on civil liberties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Georgia: Scuffles in Georgia parliament over cameraman death
Protesters are calling for the prime minister's resignation after the death of Lekso Lashkarava. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Seoul bans speedy songs in gyms to stop sweating
Users in South Korea's capital are told to limit sweat-splashing and quick-breathing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k7AtFJ
Covid-19: Dutch PM Rutte 'sorry for easing restrictions too soon'
Infection levels surged to their highest this year after most curbs were lifted three weeks ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r8m...
Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction
An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e8IYwA
Cuba protests: Three key issues that explain the rare unrest
Cuba has been plunged into turmoil by unusual protests. We look at the main drivers of unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TTobX7
Cuba: Rare protests see thousands on streets
Protesters say they are angry about the government’s handling of both coronavirus and the economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
UK bans fifth neo-Nazi group under terror laws
US group The Base, which aims to start a race war, is banned after recruitment efforts in Britain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Jacob Zuma: Riots in South Africa as ex-president challenges sentence
Shops are looted and buildings set on fire as the former president challenges his prison sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
Jordan jails two senior figures convicted of plotting coup
An ex-royal court chief and a minor royal are jailed for 15 years after being convicted of sedition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid vaccine: Thailand decides to mix jabs as cases spike
The decision comes after hundreds of medical workers caught Covid despite being fully vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e5...
Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021
Wildlife authorities say the unprecedented number of deaths was primarily caused by starvation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wywL...
Covid Australia: 'Graphic' vaccine advert sparks backlash
Critics say the clip of a woman gasping for air is unfair to young people who can't get a vaccine yet. from BBC News - World https://i...
Jaipur: Lightning strike kills 11 taking selfies in India
The incident happened when tourists were at a popular fort in India's Jaipur city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k6c5Eq
US team to visit Haiti after President Jovenel Moïse's assassination
It will assess the security situation after last week's attack that triggered unrest in Haiti. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
Euro 2020: Italy fans ecstatic after England defeated in Wembley final
There are scenes of jubilation across Italy as the national football team beat England on penalties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Cubans stage rare protests over Covid measures
Thousands rally in several Cuban cities on Sunday, with others showing support for the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y...
Voice cloning of interest to actors and cybercriminals
Why voice cloning is not just a threat to actors but could benefit cybercriminals too. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e4yaja
Afghan woman 'unbroken' after being shot by her husband
Afghan woman Shakila Zareen had to have 22 operations after being shot in the face by her husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
Google boss Sundar Pichai on tax and his personal tech habits
Google boss Sundar Pichai defends company record on tax – and explains his personal tech habits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k8g...
Euro 2020 final: England beaten by Italy on penalties
England's hopes of ending a 55-year wait for a major trophy are crushed in heartbreaking fashion as they lose on penalties to Italy in t...
Georgia: Cameraman dies after attack at anti-Pride march
Lekso Lashkarava, who was badly injured, was found dead in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson reaches edge of space
Watch the moment Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic rocket plane reached its highest altitude. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Sir Richard Branson takes off on space flight
Sir Richard Branson's journey to the edge of space begins from Spaceport America in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa
Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Miami condo collapse: Inside the recovery operation clearing the ruins
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue show how workers are clearing the "enormous" pile of ruins that remains. from BBC News - World https://if...
US heatwave: Wildfires rage in western states as temperatures soar
Tributes are paid to two firefighters who died in a plane crash while responding to a blaze in Arizona. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Pope Francis leads prayers from hospital balcony after colon surgery
Francis thanks well-wishers from his hospital balcony following treatment for a colon problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yMzfUq
Euro 2020 final: Which side of England's 'Little Italy' will get to celebrate?
Around one in five people in the town of Bedford is Italian, meaning divided loyalties for the Euros final. from BBC News - World https://...
Miami collapse death toll rises to 86
Eighty-six people have been confirmed dead and 54 others are still missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SqgW86
Sir Richard Branson: Space flight will be 'extraordinary'
The UK businessman is about to realise a lifetime's ambition by flying to the edge of space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7o...
Australia: New South Wales confirms first Covid-related death in 10 months
A 90-year old woman died in Sydney, as state officials warn of a surge in new infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e57sqG
Portugal orders house arrest for Benfica football club president
LuÃs Filipe Vieira is being investigated in Portugal for suspected tax fraud and money laundering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A...
Lionel Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final
Lionel Messi ends his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final. from BBC News - World...
Covid: Woman aged 90 died with double variant infection
Simultaneous infections are rare but can happen, particularly in people yet to be vaccinated, warn experts. from BBC News - World https://...
The foreigners in China’s disinformation drive
Foreigners are increasingly appearing on YouTube promoting China's narrative on issues like Xinjiang. from BBC News - World https://if...
Elisa Loncón: From poverty to PhD to writing Chile's constitution
Elisa Loncón, an indigenous leader, will be one of the main architects of Chile's new constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Why Canada is reforming indigenous foster care
The residential school legacy has been linked to the overrepresentation of indigenous children in care. from BBC News - World https://ift....
'I help Indian parents talk about sex'
An Indian sex coach says parents turn to her for advice as sex education is not available in schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga: The true cost of Kenya's political love triangle
Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up. from BBC News - W...
'Flying fish' restock US lakes
Wildlife authorities in Utah have restocked lakes with fish by dropping them out of a plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3APF1ql
ICYMI: A nail-biting tight rope walk and a tiny cow
Here's a summary of this week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r3OZzH
Jovenel Moïse: President's widow speaks for first time
Martine Moïse, who was injured in the attack which killed her husband, speaks for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7...
Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed wins with huge majority
Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Esther Bejarano: Auschwitz orchestra member dies
Esther Bejarano survived in Auschwitz by playing in the death camp's orchestra. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TQDmjM
Cannes: Actress Lea Seydoux tests positive for Covid-19
The James Bond star may miss the French film festival after contracting the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AOm7jr
Jonathan Coleman: Tributes paid to radio and TV presenter
Tributes are paid to the "giant of radio" who passed away on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1Y0tp
US heatwave: California and Nevada brace for record-breaking temperatures
California's Death Valley matches what may be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3em...
Charlottesville set to remove Robert E Lee statue that sparked rally
The statue of Robert E Lee was at the centre of 2017 protests that turned deadly in Charlottesville. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Bangladesh factory fire: Owner arrested after blaze kills 52
Eight face murder charges, and a separate inquiry into child labour at the factory is also launched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Venezuela: Battles rage between police and gangs in Caracas
Security forces search for gang leaders after two days of fighting in the capital Caracas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wqmm0U
Charlottesville removes Robert E Lee statue that sparked deadly rally
The statue of General Robert E Lee, and another of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, will be put into storage. from BBC News -...
Grizzly bear shot dead after killing woman in Montana
Leah Davis Lokan, 65, was on a mountain biking trip when she was attacked by the bear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36yNlwx
Jovenel Moïse: Haiti requests foreign troops after president's assassination
Haitian officials want US and UN forces to protect key infrastructure in the country in turmoil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wtC...
White House defends role in Hunter Biden art sale
A top ethics expert slams the secrecy surrounding the auction of paintings by the president's son. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Fire lookouts: The US Forestry Service lookouts watching for fires
In remote towers, US Forestry Service lookouts act as an early warning system for forest fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k3lR...
Kem Ley: A shooting that shook Cambodia
Kem Ley, a Cambodian political commentator, was murdered five years ago, but his legacy lives on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AM...
Covid origins: Scientists weigh up evidence over virus's origins
Researchers aim to "set the record straight" on how the virus transferred from bats into humans. from BBC News - World https://i...
Sulli Deals: The Indian Muslim women 'up for sale' on an app
Dozens of Muslim women in India found their identities being used in a degrading app. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFpCFX
DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus
The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k3B...
Biden vows US action over Russian cyber-attacks
Asked if Moscow would face consequences for the series of hacks, Mr Biden replied: "Yes." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Powerful fire tornado in California is latest extreme weather sign
The vortex of smoke and flame is one of the latest signs of extreme weather threatening the US West from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Lebanon struck by power cut as major plants shut down
Many in Lebanon are receiving just two hours of energy a day, as it grapples with an economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Biden to sign new order cracking down on Big Tech
The executive order will include measures on boosting competition across several sectors, including travel. from BBC News - World https://...
Storm Elsa: Heavy rain floods subways and submerges cars in New York
Residents shared videos of flooded subways and submerged cars, as Storm Elsa passes through New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Zalmay Khalizad: 'For Afghanistan's war to end, political agreement needed'
Zalmay Khalizad, US Special Representative for Afghanistan speaks to the BBC as Taliban retake land. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Bangladesh factory fire: At least 52 people killed in overnight blaze
Authorities believe the fire took hold because of chemicals and plastics stored inside the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Jehan Sadat: Egypt's first lady who transformed women's rights
Jehan Sadat, whose husband was assassinated in a televised event in 1981, has died at the age of 88. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
TB Joshua: Nigerian televangelist to be buried in Lagos
Huge crowds attend the funeral of influential Nigerian preacher TB Joshua in Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k4dHP5
Taliban capture key Afghanistan-Iran border crossing
Islam Qala border crossing point is seized, as the group swiftly advances in parts of Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Skydivers killed in Swedish plane crash
Eight skydivers and a pilot die in a plane crash close to the runway at Orebro airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jVGSnv
Australia Covid: Stricter lockdown for Sydney amid surge
Australia's largest city faces its "biggest challenge" since the pandemic began, officials say. from BBC News - World https:...
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