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Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron
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Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years
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Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV
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Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought
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Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast
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Dozens of former Afghan forces killed or disappeared by Taliban, rights group says
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France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'
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Leaked papers link top Chinese leaders to Uyghur crackdown
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Australian parliament: One in three workers sexually harassed, says report
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Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen
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Caribbean island Barbados becomes world's newest republic
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Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?
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Actor who played Judas charged in US Capitol riot
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Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero
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Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release
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China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system
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Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe
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The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong
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Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears
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China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison
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Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat
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Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation
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Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead
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China: North Korea fugitive captured after 40-day manhunt
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Macau casino shares fall after 'illegal gambling' arrests
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Barbados prepares to cut ties with the Queen
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Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial to begin in New York City
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US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal
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Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple
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Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile
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Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions
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Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks
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Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?
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Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family
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Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans
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Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy
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Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK
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Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m
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Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box
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Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant
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Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel
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Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it
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New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth
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Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die
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Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections
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Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant
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Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader
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The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus
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Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'
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'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'
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Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood
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Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?
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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks
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Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains
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Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'
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Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant
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The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel
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Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
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Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions
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Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games
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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?
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Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge
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Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK
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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians
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Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant
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Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West
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France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter
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Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs
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Tim Paine: Former Australia captain to take immediate break from the game
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Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes
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Australia missing campers: Pilot accused of murders remanded in custody
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China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail
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UK PM calls on France to take back migrants
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Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?
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Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march
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Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'
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UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president
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Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent
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Channel migrants: UK and France agree need for action after boat deaths
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Solomon Islands: Australia to send peacekeeping troops amid riots
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JPMorgan boss 'regrets' China joke amid backlash
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US restricts trade with a dozen more Chinese technology firms
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Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill
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Parambir Singh: Missing India police officer reappears after months
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Outrage as India court reduces child abuse sentence
The Allahabad high court reduced the jail term of the convict from 10 years to seven years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CPt6bG
What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants
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Tripura: Fear and hope after anti-Muslim violence
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Beatles outtakes in new Peter Jackson film
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Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line
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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America
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Ahmaud Arbery: Three US men guilty of murdering black jogger
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Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp
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Sri Lanka attacks: 23,000 charges filed against suspects as trial begins
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Karim Benzema: French footballer guilty in sex tape blackmail case
The Real Madrid striker is convicted of conspiring to blackmail fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Brian Laundrie: US blogger Gabby Petito's fiancé 'died by suicide' - family lawyer
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Blast off for Nasa mission to strike space rock
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Kevin Strickland exonerated after 42 years in Missouri prison
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China: Photographer sorry for 'small eyes' Dior picture
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Covid: Europe region faces 700,000 more deaths by March - WHO
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Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group
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Kerala: A mother's search for her missing baby in India
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Fake social media profiles targeting Sikhs exposed
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Colombia peace deal: The families displaced five years on
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Escaping Afghanistan: Inside Operation Soccer Balls
The mission to rescue the national Afghan girls' football team from the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HQ1OWA
Child is sixth fatality in Wisconsin parade car-ramming
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Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart fuelled opioid crisis, Ohio jury finds
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US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally
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Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record €11m
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Bulgarian holiday bus tragedy hits young nation
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Bulgaria bus crash: Survivors broke window to flee inferno that killed 46
At least 46 people, including 12 children, died when the vehicle caught fire on a Bulgarian motorway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave
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Ahmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder
Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence
Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare
Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up
As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front
Abiy Ahmed has said he will go to the front line to face Tigrayan rebels in the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule
BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2RZhZ
Uber makes its first step into the cannabis market
Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Dozens killed in Bulgaria bus fire
At least 46 die, including children, after a bus catches fire in western Bulgaria, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32k...
Australia declares La Niña weather event has begun
The phenomenon can lead to significant weather changes in different parts of the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HLwtUV
Kyle Rittenhouse says his case 'has nothing to do with race'
"I support the BLM movement," says the teen, who was acquitted of shooting three during racial unrest. from BBC News - World htt...
Greenland's Inuits seek Denmark compensation over failed social experiment
Six surviving Greenlanders are part of a group of 22 children taken for "re-education" in 1951. from BBC News - World https://if...
Dart: Mission to smack Dimorphos asteroid set for launch
A spacecraft is set to launch on a mission to nudge an asteroid off course. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xm3FO4
Australia missing campers: Man arrested over pair's disappearance
Russell Hill and Carol Clay vanished in March last year during a camping trip in Victoria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l0e9hc
Kevin Spacey to pay $31m to studio after abuse claims
The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32r...
Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows
As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?
Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war. from BBC News - World https://if...
Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?
South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic
The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes. from BBC News - World https://i...
Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world
The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cDATyH
Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers
"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Peppa Pig and losing notes: UK PM's bizarre speech
Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Austrian Chancellor: 'You don’t only have rights, you have obligations'
Austria's chancellor regrets jabs will be mandatory, but current low rates are "too little, too late". from BBC News - World...
Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims
At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade. from BBC News - World https://i...
Isii Nafta singer Nimco Happy on representing Somalia and her TikTok fame
Nimco Happy, the Somali singer of the viral TikTok hit Isii Nafta (I love you more than my life), reacts to her new-found fame. from BBC N...
Peng Shuai: WTA says concerns remain for Chinese tennis star after IOC call
Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese official. from BBC News - World https://...
Andhra Pradesh floods: At least 30 dead and thousands displaced in floods
Heavy flooding in Andhra Pradesh state has devastated several villages and towns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJsIGO
Police charge Amazon India executives in drug smuggling case
It comes after two men allegedly used the company's website as part of a drug smuggling operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Lyon v Marseille abandoned as Dimitri Payet hit by bottle
Sunday's Ligue 1 game between Lyon and Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet is hit by a bottle thrown from the stands five minutes...
China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan row
Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in its country, a move which has angered China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australia to ease border ban on some foreign citizens
Among those prioritised are international students, skilled migrants, South Koreans and Japanese. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fw...
Matt Doran: Australian TV host sorry for bungle that sank Adele interview
Matt Doran admitted during an interview with Adele that he had not listened to her new album. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cyllfE...
Waukesha: Car ploughs into Wisconsin parade
Police say more than 20 people were hurt after a red car drove into a parade in Waukesha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r3E1fX
Beirut blast: UN ignored plea for port disaster evidence
Letters to the UN chief's office requesting key information have gone unanswered, the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe
Unrest has spread across the continent as countries bring back measures in a bid to curb infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee
The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x8...
Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum
Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How should we teach children about climate change?
Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject. from BBC News - World https://if...
TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church
Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7wbCI
The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal
How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWCLY0
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FELOot ...
War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'
Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories. from BBC News - World https://i...
Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted
Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi
Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas
The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cz...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League
Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watf...
Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe
Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister. from BBC News - World https://...
El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano
Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium
Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe. from BBC News - World https:/...
Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City
A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff
Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok
Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Man Utd: David de Gea calls 4-1 loss to Watford 'embarrassing' & 'another nightmare'
Manchester United keeper David de Gea describes his side's 4-1 loss to Watford as "embarrassing" and "another nightmare...
Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament
A social media post claims to show her as a guest at a tournament, amid concerns for her wellbeing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions
Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night
Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DEJ...
Chile voters go to polls amid deep divisions
It is being billed as the most polarising election in decades and comes after divisive mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Lin-Manuel Miranda on the "dirty secret" hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!
The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa
As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cCJ...
Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?
Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CxhV7n
Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture
Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem
Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ami...
Bear shot dead by 70-year-old hunter in France
A female bear roaming with her cubs is killed after attacking and injuring a man, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQo...
Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack
Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://if...
WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video
A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Te...
Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win
Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes. from BBC N...
Colombia president condemns Nazi-themed police event
President Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F...
Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages
Davido says money given to him by fans following a social media appeal will be sent to orphanages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C...
Unvaccinated stars cannot play Australian Open
Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley. from BBC News - Wor...
Kyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder
Families say justice is needed "not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge
The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US
Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cvDg6J
San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money
Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Kyle Rittenhouse: US reacts to teen’s acquittal
Here is how the public reacted as a jury cleared Kyle Rittenhouse of homicide in a Kenosha protest last year. from BBC News - World https:...
Kyle Rittenhouse: Biden 'angry' after teen cleared of shootings
The president expresses dismay after a teen who shot dead two men during racial unrest is cleared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D...
Tesla drivers left unable to start their cars after outage
The carmaker's CEO Elon Musk says its app is coming back online after many owners reported an error. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes makes surprise testimony
Elizabeth Holmes, the ex-boss of blood testing company Theranos, took the stand in her defence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DCBB...
Netherlands: Police fire warning shots at Covid protesters
Police in Rotterdam fired warning shots and used water cannon as protests turned violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cxS18Z
Ros Atkins on… Rising tensions with Russia
Ros Atkins looks at how the Belarus migrant crisis, and troops near Ukraine, are creating global concern. from BBC News - World https://if...
Peng Shuai: How China censored a tennis star
When Peng Shuai upset her country's authorities, their response online was swift. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7cxqp
French school bus experiment brings hope to Toulouse estates
Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nws...
Japan goes from vaccine hesitancy to success
An unexpectedly rapid turnaround in attitudes has allowed vaccination rates to skyrocket in Japan from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nw...
Venezuela polls: Opposition hopes to break stalemate
After years of boycotting elections, the main opposition groups will take part in local polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nA4xe...
'Sudan's generals betrayed my generation'
Journalist Mohanad Hashim returned from exile after the revolution but a coup leaves his hopes in tatters. from BBC News - World https://i...
Prince Charles and Camilla: Why diplomats love it when royalty visits
As the four-day royal tour of Egypt and Jordan ends, our royal correspondent reflects on its impact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Rotterdam police clash with rioters as Covid protest turns violent
Several people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kVZW...
In pictures: British Columbia devastated by catastrophic floods
The flooding in Canada's west may be the most expensive natural disaster in the country's history. from BBC News - World https://i...
Kyle Rittenhouse: Who is US teen cleared of protest killings?
The suspect shot three men, two of whom were armed, during racial unrest in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kT8xVA
Peng Shuai: US 'deeply concerned' over Chinese tennis star
Peng Shuai, 35, has not been heard from since she accused a top Chinese official of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Meghan tells Ellen DeGeneres Prince Harry loves the California lifestyle
The Duchess of Sussex says moving as the pandemic began meant they spent plenty of time at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kPj...
Tim Paine: Australia Test captain steps down over historical investigation into texts sent to colleague
Tim Paine steps down as Australia Test captain just before the Ashes over a historical investigation into texts sent to a female colleague. ...
Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts
Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
HMAS Sydney: DNA reveals identity of Australia's famous 'unknown sailor'
The WW2 sinking of the HMAS Sydney killed 645 sailors, but only one body was recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DMm4Gh
India PM Narendra Modi repeals controversial farm laws
PM Narendra Modi announced the decision after more than a year of protests by farmers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DzeQoD
Crypto bid to buy US constitution copy at auction fails
ConsitutionDAO said it wanted to put the document "in the hands of the people". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FvBU8t
Brazil: Amazon sees worst deforestation levels in 15 years
The figures come after Brazil promised to end the practice by 2030 during the COP climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hu...
Peng case must be investigated - Serena Williams
Serena Williams says the case of Chinese player Peng Shuai "must be investigated" and urged people "not to stay silent" ...
DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies
Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak. from BBC News - World https://i...
The doctor fleeing Tennessee over Covid
The former head of the US state's vaccine rollout has been forced out after threats and taunts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children
A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kLb...
Malaysian transgender woman Nur Sajat: 'I had to run away'
Transgender woman Nur Sajat fled Malaysia after being charged with insulting Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HAXqKU
Why France's Zemmour is dredging up World War Two
The TV pundit is a likely presidential candidate but his views on wartime history are controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Viewpoint: When Hindus and Muslims joined hands to riot
What can 100-year-old riots, where Hindus and Muslims fought on the same side, teach us? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HAXZo0
Poland border crisis: Camp empty as migrants move to warehouse
About 1,000 people from the Middle East have been trying to get into the EU from Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nuyU67
Ros Atkins on... the missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
Questions remain about the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, after she accused a top Chinese government official of sexual assault. from BBC News...
Afghanistan: The teenage girls returning to school under the Taliban
The BBC's John Simpson visits Bamiyan and finds some girls are attending secondary school in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https:...
Australian school food van: 'I didn't believe in myself until I got this job'
An Australian school is using a food van to help struggling students explore new avenues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cqWoTo
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sudan and Ethiopia
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there's a real risk of Ethiopia pulling apart if a diplomatic solution isn’t found. fr...
Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hx...
Croatia violated girl's rights before she was killed by train - court
Six year-old Madina Hussiny's family were ordered to go back over the Croatian border in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated
Fresh restrictions will be introduced in areas with high Covid hospitalisation rates, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Greece begins espionage trial of 24 aid workers
Human rights groups have called the trial 'a farce' and called for the workers release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qKwu...
Turkey releases Israeli couple arrested for spying over palace photos
Natalie and Mordi Oknin were accused of taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
China: Man banned from all-you-can-eat BBQ for eating too much
A live-streamer has been banned from a buffet restaurant in China after multiple food binges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wXGFVe...
Vietnam: Police summon noodle seller over Salt Bae parody
The Vietnamese man filmed himself flamboyantly seasoning noodles and called himself spring onion bae. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Capitol riot: Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to contempt of Congress charge
The former Trump strategist had refused to testify to a committee investigating US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CD1...
Mumbai: India baby girl found in drain recovering
Police in Mumbai were called in to rescue the five-day-old after residents were alerted by cats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cnC...
The family of asylum-seekers trapped on Europe’s edge
A BBC team filmed a couple and their two-year-old daughter as they attempted to cross the Bosnia-Croatia border into the EU in search of asy...
No skin-to-skin contact: India 'outrageous' sexual assault order struck down
The Supreme Court reversed an order that cleared a man of sexual assault as "there was no skin-to-skin contact". from BBC News -...
Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk in poacher's trap
The one-year-old calf succumbed to its injuries two days after being rescued by Indonesian villagers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
South Korea Suneung exam: 'I wanted to cry and quit everything'
Students in South Korea are sitting one of the hardest exams in the world, called Suneung. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wXpmDF
Young Dolph: Rapper fatally shot in Memphis cookie store
Stars such as Megan Thee Stallion and Chance The Rapper are paying tribute to the rap star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30B4Jkz
The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents
Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kNC...
'I've seen irreversible change but hope too for planet'
Over decades, correspondent David Shukman has seen climate change become our most important issue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C...
Three Amigos summit: Awkward conversations for US with its neighbours
US, Canada and Mexico's leaders meet Thursday in Washington, with plenty of differences to resolve. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Saurabh Kirpal: The man who could be India's first openly gay judge
Experts say Saurabh Kirpal's appointment will inspire other LGBTQ lawyers and judges to come out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: How the TPLF has outflanked the army
Ethiopia's army used to be one of the strongest in Africa so how have rebels made such rapid gains? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan
Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FoH...
Alec Baldwin: Rust script didn't call for gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges
A crew member is suing the actor over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The Office star who made a million dollars on Cameo
The Office star, Brian Baumgartner has made more than $1m making personalised videos on Cameo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30vz5F...
Peng Shuai: Doubt cast on email from Chinese tennis star
The head of the WTA says he has a "hard time believing" email attributed to Peng Shuai is from her. from BBC News - World https:...
Malcolm X's 1965 assassination: Convictions of two men to be quashed
Two of the men convicted of the 1965 killing did not get the justice they deserved, prosecutor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
British Columbia storm: Cows rescued from storm floods by jet ski
A major storm has caused a state of emergency in the Canadian province of British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oCxA0u
LA's Staples Center to be renamed after cryptocurrency firm
The Staples Center in Los Angeles will be renamed the Crypto.com Arena in a $700 million deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3np73n...
DaBaby: DaniLeigh charged with assaulting partner
Rapper DaBaby calls police after allegedly being assaulted by his girlfriend, US police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wXZho3 ...
Naomi Osaka voices concern over Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
Peng Shuai has not been heard from since she made sexual assault allegations against a Chinese official. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Delhi smog: Schools and colleges shut as pollution worsens
The decision was announced after several parts of the city recorded severe air quality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKoCNs
China, US agree to ease restrictions on journalists
It comes after a face-to-face virtual summit between Chinese President Xi and US President Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ft...
Cleo Smith: Man wrongly identified as abduction suspect sues TV station
An Australian channel used Facebook pictures of the wrong man when reporting about Cleo Smith's rescue. from BBC News - World https://...
Heated protests outside court ahead of Rittenhouse verdict
Demonstrators argue angrily in Wisconsin as a jury deliberates in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Do5UT9...
Frida Kahlo art fetches record $34.9m at auction
It is the most expensive piece by a Latin American, beating a record set by her husband Diego Rivera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Supply chain crisis: Japan's export growth slows as car production slides
Shipments of cars fell sharply as the global computer chip shortage has impacted the motor industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US Congress to punish lawmaker over violent meme
Republican Paul Gosar tweeted a video depicting sword attacks on Joe Biden and a congresswoman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qPJ8...
Deadly storm cuts transport links around Vancouver
A woman has died in what one official described as the "worst weather storm in a century". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New York allows revellers at New Year's Eve celebrations
People who are vaccinated will be allowed into Times Square with proof of vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nlB5sA
Life after deportation: 'Living the Mexican dream'
The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one, though it can also have an upside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'
The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FoAyMQ
COP26: The truth behind the new climate change denial
The claims that went viral in the lead-up to the COP climate summit – and what you need to know about them. from BBC News - World https://...
Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?
Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Jai Bhim: The Indian film that overtook The Godfather on IMDB
Jai Bhim, a film on Dalit repression, is at the top of IMDB rankings in just two weeks since its release. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bulgarian election: Kiril Petkov, Assen Vassilev, a battle-bus and a brand new party
Two entrepreneurs heading an anti-corruption party look to form a government in Bulgaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YU3qgn
Afghan judges in UK fear for colleagues left behind
The BBC has spoken to female judges who have just arrived in the UK as part of a rescue mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cn4...
Postpartum depression: A deaf mum's story.
Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FrUqi9
British Columbia battered by huge storm
Some areas in the province saw more rain in 24 hours than the average for the month of November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qLr...
Ollie the comfort dog makes getting jabbed a little easier for California children
Ollie the Goldendoodle is helping California children overcome their fear of getting a Covid jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qF...
Armenia loses positions in deadly border clash
A number of troops are killed and captured in a flare-up of violence on the border with Azerbaijan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Poland border crisis: Scene of chaos as soldiers deploy water cannon
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports as Polish forces fire water cannon at migrants throwing rocks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
France clears Dunkirk migrant camp amid UK tensions
About 1,500 people are evacuated near Dunkirk, as the UK and France vow to tackle illegal migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nord Stream 2: Germany halts approval of Russian gas link
Nord Stream 2 has been beset by delays and criticised by many of Germany's allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3288Zcj
Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus
Poland's defence ministry says migrants were throwing stones and trying to destroy a border fence. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kampala blasts: Explosions hit Ugandan capital
There are fears people may have been killed in the blasts near parliament and the city's police HQ. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Formula 1: Guanyu Zhou becomes first Chinese driver after signing for Alfa Romeo
Guanyu Zhou becomes Formula 1's first Chinese driver after signing to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australia outback rescue: Family safe after stranded for four days
The couple and two children became stranded when their campervan got bogged down in mud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3njDUdP
Covid: The country locking down the unvaccinated
Some two million people without Covid-19 jabs have been told to stay home in Austria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cgGmeL
Divorce art auction raises $676 million in New York
The collection of 35 works included pieces by Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Clly00
Google: US technology giant to invest $740m in Australia
The firm says it will create 6,000 jobs as it builds a research hub and expands its cloud capacity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Biden signs 'once-in-a-generation' $1tn infrastructure bill into law
The 'once-in-a-generation' law nearly failed to pass Congress this month amid Democratic infighting. from BBC News - World https:/...
Biden and Xi Jinping hold virtual meeting
Mr Xi said that China was "ready to move US-China relations forward in a positive direction". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Aung San Suu Kyi being treated well: Myanmar army
Aung San Suu Kyi has not been seen in public since a coup removed her from office in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kFB8h...
The harmonious US city run by Muslim Americans
Once a Polish enclave, Hamtramck, Michigan is now the first US city with an all-Muslim government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
The women of Iran's underground metal scene
Women are forbidden from singing publicly in Iran except in choirs or female-only company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DjxIrS
How Covid conspiracists are shifting to climate change denial
Anti-lockdown movements online are turning their attention to climate conspiracy theories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nhkLci
China's ultramarathon tragedy and the survivors threatened for speaking out
In May this year, 21 athletes died at an ultra-running event in northern China. Some survivors have been threatened for telling their story....
How India diluted the coal pledge at COP26
India and China are being criticised for forcing a key part of the Glasgow climate deal to be diluted. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid
The star clears up his absence from the charity gig, and insists he doesn't style his hair with mayo. from BBC News - World https://if...
Nigerian army 'shot and killed #EndSars protesters': report
Tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets last October as part of the #EndSars protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cf...
US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris
The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space. from BBC News - World http...
Sandy Hook: Alex Jones liable in defamation lawsuit
The radio host spread false claims that the 2012 school shooting had been faked to push gun control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tamara Ecclestone burglary: Italian gang jailed for £26m celebrity raids
The international gang of jewellery thieves targeted the homes of celebrities in December 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kDqs...
Alexander Monson: Kenyan policemen guilty over UK aristocrat's death
The officers covered up the torture and killing of Alexander Monson, a judge in Mombasa rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3De3BS...
Poland border crisis: Tense stand-off with hundreds of migrants
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from a border crossing where Polish troops are blocking hundreds of migrants. from BBC News - World ...
China Covid: Outrage after pet dog killed by health workers
The quarantined owner posted video showing one health worker beating her pet with a crowbar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FlajqG ...
Poland border crisis: EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies
As EU officials discuss new sanctions, migrants gather in a tense stand-off at the Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fh...
Cuba cracks down on dissent ahead of protest march
Cuban state security agents are blocking the organiser of a protest march from leaving his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oyd...
Adele tells Oprah Winfrey: I just didn't want to do it anymore
Award-winning singer Adele describes how she nearly gave up her career following her divorce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YQmRqk...
Danny Fenster: US journalist freed from Myanmar jail
Danny Fenster will be allowed to leave the country just days after getting an 11-year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Co6e...
Australian women sue over Qatar airport strip-searches
They are seeking damages after being forced into examinations at Doha airport last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ndeXAG
Maori tribe tells anti-vaccine protestors to stop using popular haka
The popular Ke Mata haka was performed by anti-vaccine protesters during demonstrations last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
COP26: A watered-down deal as Delhi chokes
India watered down a deal to cut reliance on coal even as its capital Delhi reels from toxic air quality. from BBC News - World https://if...
Astroworld: Boy, nine, dies days after crush at Travis Scott festival
Ezra Blount is the youngest of 10 people killed after panic broke out during rapper Travis Scott's show. from BBC News - World https:/...
'I had concerns about marriage', admits Malala Yousafzai
The Nobel laureate says she previously questioned marriage and the "imbalance of power". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Trump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say
The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks
The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The Uyghur woman fighting to keep her culture alive
In London, a restaurant owner aims to preserve traditions which are under threat in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ou20Sr
Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil
Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact? from BBC News - World https:...
A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking
Abhijeet Banerjee's irreverent new cookbook draws on both his culinary instincts and his academic insights. from BBC News - World http...
Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid
While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HiD...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried
The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star 'deserves to be heard' on sexual assault claims - WTA
Chinese player Peng Shuai deserves "to be heard, not censored" after publicly accusing the country's former vice-premier of se...
Macron switches to using navy blue on France's flag - reports
The French president wants to reconnect with a symbol of the French Revolution, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fk70jr ...
Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia
Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated
The new rules are being introduced amid record infection levels and growing pressure on hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Son of Libya ex-ruler runs for president
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, wanted on war crimes charges at an international court, registers as a candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US covered up deadly air strikes in Syria, New York Times reports
The strikes occurred in the last stronghold of the so-called Islamic State in Syria in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qFjsGe ...
Japan's former princess Mako leaves for New York after giving up title
Mako was forced to give up her titles when she married her "commoner" husband last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
China and India must explain themselves - COP president
COP26 President Alok Sharma says Glasgow climate pact is historic and it keeps 1.5C within reach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ce...
US bank robber identified after decades-long hunt
Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H...
The circus helping Senegal's former child beggars
Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qyJElM
Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route
When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
What the 'Joker attack' revealed about Japanese society
An attack which injured 17 people on Halloween has shocked a country that rarely sees violent crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
COP26: The two week summit in two minutes
The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments. from BBC News - World https...
COP26: Alok Sharma fights back tears as Glasgow Climate Pact agreed
The COP26 president apologised as a late amendment on coal was added to the draft text by India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Def...
COP26: 'Paris built the arena, Glasgow starts the race' - Kerry
US climate envoy, John Kerry, says "we raised ambition here in Glasgow, this was not business as usual". from BBC News - World h...
Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar
As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entire...
FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server
The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
COP26 climate deal: 'It won't save us from drowning'
Young activists on the frontline of climate change explain what the deal struck at COP26 means to them. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88
The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3os7G...
Dress embroidery project unifies women around the world
The artist behind a dress made in global embroidery project said it embodies the "unity" of women. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid: Dutch accept life within 'lockdown-lite'
Most in the Netherlands support a new lockdown-lite, despite anti-lockdown protests making headlines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
COP26: New global climate deal struck in Glasgow
New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal from BBC News - World https:...
Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests
Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 58
Fighting at the Litoral Penitentiary in the city of Guayaquil reportedly began on Friday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ch...
Egypt: Scorpions kill three and injure hundreds in Aswan
Three people have been killed by scorpion bites during storms in the southern city of Aswan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c91vrb ...
Poland-Belarus border: The BBC reports from the camps within touching distance of the EU
Steve Rosenberg reports from the migrant camps within touching distance of the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGUKWW
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband ending hunger strike after 21 days
The husband of British-Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends his protest outside the Foreign Office. from BBC News - World https...
Belarus-Poland border: Putin warns Belarus over gas threat to EU
Russia's leader says Belarus should not cut gas supplies to Europe over the migrant row with Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Sara Duterte: Daughter of Philippines leader runs for vice-president
Sara Duterte will run alongside the son of the country's former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c6ze...
Glen de Vries: William Shatner's spacecraft partner dies in plane crash
Glen de Vries went to the the edge of space with Star Trek actor William Shatner just one month ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Nigerian artist who turned pain into fame during lockdown
Ijeoma Ogwuegbu only took up painting 18 months ago but praise from Thandiwe Newton helped her work go viral. from BBC News - World https:...
COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?
The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3na4c1Z
COP26: The story from Glasgow in 15 pictures
The most eye-catching demonstrations and unusual stories during COP26 have unfolded on the streets of Glasgow. from BBC News - World https...
Can California save itself from the flames?
Unprecedented drought and heat, combined with bad land management, have culminated in historic wildfires. from BBC News - World https://if...
Summer Zervos: Ex-Apprentice drops lawsuit against Trump
Mr Trump declares himself "totally vindicated" as Summer Zervos abandons her long-running lawsuit. from BBC News - World https:/...
Belarus border: Scrambling for facts in Europe's new crisis
Journalists and aid workers are kept away from the bleak spectacle of migrants on the Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'I could have been a racist killer'
As a teenager, Mike was an armed and angry US Nazi. Looking back, he fears he came close to murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
BBC's Simpson revisits Afghanistan under the Taliban
In 2001, the BBC's World Affairs editor was part of a team which entered the city when the Taliban fell. from BBC News - World https:/...
Ship-load of 'toxic' Chinese fertilizer causes diplomatic stink
A ship carrying fertiliser from China to Sri Lanka is at the heart of a dispute between both allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Iqaluit: A month without clean water in Canada's north
Frustration is growing in the Canadian city of Iqaluit after fuel contaminated the water supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onT...
COP26: Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal
Divisions remain over continuing subsidies for fossil fuels and financial help to poorer nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F9...
Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress
Former Trump strategist charged after refusing to testify to committee investigating US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Astroworld: Dozens more lawsuits filed over deadly festival crush
A woman who was at the festival told reporters that said didn't know she was buying a "death ticket". from BBC News - World ...
How green was the COP26 climate summit?
A report has suggested the carbon footprint of the Glasgow summit is more than double that of COP25. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ron Jeremy: Porn star's accusers speak out for first time
Some of his accusers speak for the first time of their alleged experiences. He denies all charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H...
'Selfies are taking away our livelihood'
Temple photographers in this Indian towns are struggling to make a living in the age of selfies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3q...
COP26: New draft climate deal weakens fossil fuel commitments
But it requires governments to do more to help developing countries with impacts of climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
COP26: Fear of failure on final day, and just how green was summit?
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Danny Fenster: Myanmar court gives US journalist 11 years jail
A Myanmar military court has sentenced US journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D8L220
US Olympian Sunisa Lee 'pepper sprayed in racist attack'
Gold medallist Sunisa Lee says the suspects also shouted slurs at her during the incident in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://if...
Rare Antarctic penguin accidentally travels 3,000km to New Zealand
Pingu the penguin was spotted by a local resident who thought he was a "soft toy" at first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Belarus accused of orchestrating border crisis with Poland
EU nations, the US and UK say Belarus is putting migrants' lives in danger for political purposes. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Capitol riot: Court temporarily blocks release of Trump files
Files chased by the Capitol riot inquiry will not be released until an appeals court hears the case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US women are being jailed for having miscarriages
More and more American women are facing prison for allegedly harming their unborn baby by using drugs. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
At Iraq's election protest camp, militia supporters dig in
Tensions grow as defiant groups vow to stay put until election results are overturned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quPqoL
Quiz of the week: Which actor destroyed an original Banksy?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Lateral flow tests: Americans react to seeing UK rapid testing
A British nurse explains how at-home, fast Covid tests changed her life - and what the US can expect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Seven ways to curb climate change
What are the practical things countries need to do in order to tackle climate change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wRlXGN
COP 26: How much are poor countries getting to fight climate change?
Are rich countries close to meeting their climate promises to the developing world? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AJIdDD
Memorial: Russia moves to close major human rights group
The group say that prosecutors have accused it of violating a law on foreign agents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30mcr2q
Iran nuclear deal: UK urges Iran to back plan to revive agreement
Iran wants to see economic sanctions lifted, but the West wants Iran to first reduce uranium stocks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Aminata Diallo: Paris St-Germain midfielder released by police without charge
Paris St-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo is released without charge by French police investigating an attack on her PSG team-mate Kheira H...
Poland-Belarus: How social media posts fuelled the migrant crisis
Messages on social media had a key role in a mass move of migrants to the Polish border this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F...
COP26: UN chief Guterres says global warming target on life support
Antonio Guterres tells the Associated Press that COP26 will probably not achieve what's needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Celebrity grizzly bear takes her cubs into town
Online star 'Grizzly 399', who has her own Instagram page, took a stroll through Jackson Hole, Wyoming. from BBC News - World http...
Alec Baldwin film tragedy: Crew member sues for negligence
An electrician alleges negligence in the incident in which cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30jv...
Watch as hot air balloonist breaks world record
Rémi Ouvrard stood on top of a hot air balloon at more than 3,500m over western France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kLZ02X
China: North-eastern city sees highest snowfall in 116 years
It comes amid concerns about keeping homes warm in an area already that was earlier hit by outages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
COP26: Cautious welcome for unexpected US-China climate agreement
The world's two biggest CO2 emitters pledge to boost climate co-operation in an unexpected declaration. from BBC News - World https://...
Alabama boy certified as world's most premature baby
Curtis Means defied all odds after he was delivered in Birmingham, Alabama, weighing just 420g. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D7Ng...
Elon Musk: Tesla boss sells $5bn of shares in carmaker
It comes days after he asked his Twitter followers whether he should sell 10% of his stake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kptiYS
Kyle Rittenhouse: US teen gunman's lawyers seek mistrial
Attorneys for Kyle Rittenhouse ask for the murder case to be tossed after the judge rebuked prosecutors. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Climate change: Iran says lift sanctions and we'll ratify Paris agreement
The world's eighth largest emitter says it will ratify the Paris climate pact if restrictions are lifted. from BBC News - World https:...
Flint water crisis: $626m settlement reached for lead poisoning victims
Twelve people died and many children in a Michigan city were exposed to lead poisoning in 2014-15. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
The man turning cities into giant sponges to embrace floods
Yu Kongjian's sponge city, based on ancient Chinese wisdom, seeks to change how we deal with floods. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Belarus migrants: What routes do they use to reach Minsk?
The migrant crisis along the EU's borders is the result of increasing numbers arriving in Belarus by air. from BBC News - World https:...
The African migrants running a food bank in Sicily
Undocumented people in Italy struggling for money during the Covid pandemic are not entitled to aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband Richard on hunger strike to urge government to help
Richard Ratcliffe, the husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, is weeks into his protest. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Himalayan village split in two by climate change
In Kumik, in India's northern Ladakh region, there is a serious water crisis, with some residents forced to abandon their homes and move...
COP26: Climate activists on what change means for them
Climate activists from the Philippines, the UK and Argentina take questions on climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3mxx...
COP26: How much is spent supporting fossil fuels and green energy?
Despite green energy investment promises, many governments still financially back the fossil fuel industry. from BBC News - World https://...
Mireille Knoll: Killer of French Holocaust survivor jailed for life
A man is sentenced for murdering 85-year-old Jewish woman Mireille Knoll in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kt16nZ
COP26: China and US agree to boost climate cooperation
In a surprise announcement, the two countries unveil a joint pledge at the COP26 summit in Glasgow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Irn Bru hunting and celebrity spotting at COP26
Barack Obama, AOC, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Watson and others bring star power to the UN summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qr91...
Time-lapse video shows Iceland glacier shrink
Footage shows the rapid rate that centuries-old ice from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is melting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Paraguay: Police probe Stradivarius violin theft motive in double murder
Three German citizens are arrested in Paraguay over the murder of an archaeologist and his daughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
La Palma: Second lava stream reaches ocean
The molten rock could join up with an existing delta made from solidified molten rock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oznFc7
Belarus migrants: Poland faces fresh border breaches
The defence minister say many attempts were made to cross but 15,000 soldiers are now stationed there. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nasa's Moon return pushed back to 2025
The first Nasa mission to return to the surface of the Moon has been delayed by one year to 2025. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31B...
French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging found alive
The 17-year-old girl was found in a state of shock about 10km from where she had gone for a run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qjp...
Astronauts return to Earth on SpaceX capsule
The astronauts spent 200 days in orbit on the International Space Station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oi7waL
Peter Jackson sells visual effects firm for $1.6bn to Unity
New Zealand-based Weta Digital created the characters Gollum and Caesar in Planet of the Apes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H6LFf...
Family of woman who died in detention files complaint against Japan officials
The woman died following months of custody in a detention facility in Nagoya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YwmPUi
Apple's original computer fetches $400,000 at US auction
The still functioning wood-cased Apple-1 was built by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs back in 1976. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H7z...
Mostafa Baluch: Australian fugitive arrested after massive manhunt
Mostafa Baluch sparked a 17-day nationwide manhunt after allegedly cutting off a tracking bracelet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Harry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot
The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Covid: France brings in booster requirement for over 65s
From 15 December, proof of a booster jab will be needed to visit restaurants and museums, or travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Parambir Singh: The case of the missing top police officer
The former police chief of Mumbai has been missing since May - and nobody quite knows why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F5dTFd
Shein: The secretive Chinese brand dressing Gen Z
Shein's popularity has shot up during the pandemic, targeting Gen Z shoppers with low-cost products. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Environmental Photographer of the Year 2021 winners revealed
The competition's winning image shows the effect of rising sea levels in Ghana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bY67jS
Last rites rights of condemned around the world
A US death row inmate is fighting for a last rite. What rights to the condemned have around the world? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Capitol riot: Trump's closest aides summoned to testify
Ten former White House aides are among the latest figures asked to testify by congressional investigators. from BBC News - World https://i...
Life at 50C: Lytton - the town that burned down in a day
Lytton saw the highest-ever temperature recorded above the latitude of 50 degrees north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D3Sonl
Cape Town's Day Zero: 'We are axing trees to save water'
Cape Town, on South Africa's coast, was the first global city to come close to running out of water. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Should firms have to put carbon labels on all products?
A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Astroworld: Travis Scott should have stopped concert earlier, says fire chief
The US rapper had a responsibility to fans at his Astroworld event in which eight people were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala ties the knot in Birmingham ceremony
The activist and her partner Asser Malik celebrate a nikkah ceremony with family in Birmingham. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7dI...
French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging
Search teams with rescue dogs are scouring woodland after the disappearance of a 17-year-old woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Marie Antoinette's bracelets sell at auction for $8 million
The diamond bracelets of the last queen of France were sold to an anonymous telephone bidder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qnN76E...
Belarus migrants: Poland PM blames Russia's Putin for migrant crisis
Thousands of migrants are at the Belarus-Poland border, camping in cold and dangerous conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31L...
Tiger King 2: Carole Baskin has 'no claim' to sue over footage - Netflix
Tiger King's Carole Baskin is trying to sue Netflix for using footage of her in the new series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Peruvian family dog turns out to be a fox
A family who thought they had bought a dog realised their mistake after it attacked other animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Sierra Leone tanker explosion: Survivors try to rebuild lives
Survivors are left wondering how to rebuild their lives after Sierra Leone's tanker explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
Timed Teaser: What did a Twitter poll tell Elon Musk?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Mks17
Metallurgist admits faking steel test results for US Navy subs
A metallurgist has pleaded guilty to fraud after faking the results of strength tests on steel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bWo5...
Belarus migrants: Poland fears armed border escalation
It comes after hundreds of migrants tried to cut a barbed-wire fence and enter Poland illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3084...
US couple on alleged IVF swap: 'Our memories of childbirth will always be tainted'
A California couple was given the wrong embryo by an IVF fertility clinic, according to a lawsuit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Emotional families reunite at airport as US lifts travel ban
The first intercontinental flights arrived at the John F Kennedy Airport today. As families gleefully reunited, many were meeting new relati...
Regular 10pm bedtime linked to lower heart risk
Synchronising sleep to match our internal body clock appears to be good for the heart, claim scientists. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Evergrande: Crisis-hit developer raises more cash as new deadline looms
The firm faces another deadline this week to make overdue interest payments of $148m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qi9yKD
Hundreds of migrants at Poland-Belarus border
Poland says it has stopped attempts by the large group to enter the country from Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZZ6HLr
Nagaenthran Dharmalingam: Family prays as man with IQ of 69 to be executed
The drug trafficking case has sparked a rare disquiet in Singapore where the death penalty is largely uncontroversial. from BBC News - Wor...
Wisconsin man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse pointed a gun at him
A protester acknowledges in court he was advancing with gun drawn on the teen when he opened fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Bhopal hospital fire: Four newborns die in neonatal unit
Firefighters were able to save 36 other babies as the blaze quickly engulfed the hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CZG87y
Climate change: What do scientists want from COP26 this week?
We asked climate experts from around the world what they want to see agreed at COP26 this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kEmp...
Cleo Smith abduction: Australian police investigate 'if anyone else involved'
The four-year-old Australian girl was found in a locked house last week after vanishing for 18 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
California couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'
Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims. from BBC News - World ht...
Desperate Afghans turn to people smugglers for help fleeing the country
People smugglers tell the BBC the number of Afghans leaving, has more than doubled since the Taliban takeover. from BBC News - World https...
Ghislaine Maxwell to challenge accusers' memories
The British socialite will challenge allegations she groomed girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. from BBC News - World https://if...
Travis Scott festival tragedy: Were warning signs missed at Astroworld?
Concerns were raised before Travis Scott's fatal festival show. Could the tragedy have been averted? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Rwanda goes electric with locally made motorbikes
Rwanda's Ampersand wants motorbike taxi drivers to switch from petrol to electric. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o9zsNY
Climate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing
Firms often claim they are eco-friendly but how can you check they are as green as they make out? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qy...
Niger classroom fire kills at least 25 schoolchildren
Many other schoolchildren aged five to six are injured during lessons in their straw-hut classrooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Travis Scott fans recall Astroworld panic: 'I had to get out of there'
Festivalgoers caught up in the crush at Astroworld, which left eight people dead, recall their fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
COP26: Rich countries ‘pushing back’ on paying for climate loss
Poorer countries say they are not able to get compensation for the damage caused by climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
WHO casts doubt on Turkmenistan's zero-Covid claim
A World Health Organization official tells the BBC it is "unlikely the virus is not circulating". from BBC News - World https://...
Athol Williams: South Africa corruption whistle-blower flees for his life
Athol Williams says he has received threats since testifying in a corruption inquiry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3obPQxt
Zika virus: India's Kanpur city on alert after 89 cases reported
The first Zika case in Kanpur was detected on 23 October and cases have since been on the rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F0RY...
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ffi4z1
Nicaragua vote: Ortega tightens grip on power in 'pantomime election'
Preliminary results suggest an overwhelming win for Mr Ortega in polls widely dismissed as a "farce". from BBC News - World http...
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