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US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - World htt...
Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'
Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3858jV...
India's love affair with classic British motorbikes
BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aV4mog...
Why 2021 will be turning point for tackling climate change
Next year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/382ZTOi v...
Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'
Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. from BBC News - World h...
Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021
Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts. from BBC News - World https://ift....
MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
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Nashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive
Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Deepening divisions: Venezuela's haves and have nots
A relaxation of economic restraints has some benefits - for those with access to US dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aXftx4 ...
Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2020
Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pGbLvV ...
India's most uplifting social media moments in 2020
From a dancing doctor to a street food stall owner - people who gave hope in the pandemic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pG9y...
Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus
A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Zhang Zhan: The 'rebellious soul' jailed for filming Wuhan
Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan spoke about why she chose to cover the outbreak before her arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0E...
Republican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory
The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics". from BBC News - World ...
Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station
The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6H2Yo...
2020 through the lens of a photojournalist
Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbP57u via IFTTT
Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked
Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J...
Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't
The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation
At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37XM9V...
Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'
The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead. from BBC News - World https...
2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'
Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rB0fU9 via IFTTT
Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways
Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve. from BBC News - World https:...
Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted
Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British
Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34WfxZ...
Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels
The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Qh5ok vi...
What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America
Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes
A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk
A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nReSR3 ...
Australian man and child saved after friends walk 12 hours for help
Their friends walked for 12 hours through the Australian desert to seek help after their car got stuck. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine
Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mV7lj0 ...
Zoom: All the times virtual meetings didn't go as planned this year
From animal interruptions to catching fire, here's a look back at the year we spent (badly) online. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India migrants: The tragedy of the tuk-tuk driver who fled Covid
Rajan Yadav is one of millions of migrant workers whose lives were destroyed by India's lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Will concerts come back in 2021? And other music stories to look out for
How will live shows look when they resume in 2021, and other music stories to look out for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTx37d ...
China Covid-19: How state media and censorship took on coronavirus
We look back at how China's propaganda and censorship machine responded during a particularly dramatic year. from BBC News - World htt...
Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer
A music producer remixes an old classic to correct some injustices of the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hmCFGa via IFTTT
Covid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'
Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
When Greta Thunberg met Margaret Atwood... on Zoom
The teenage climate activist and veteran author and environmentalist were brought together by Radio 4's Today Programme. from BBC News...
The big tech questions for 2021
After a year that saw tech companies prosper, we look ahead to what the coming 12 months could bring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Chinese games billionaire poisoned to death
Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37S33o8 ...
Trump signs Covid relief and spending package
The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlHD5X via...
Maestro Dudamel takes virtual reality Symphony on tour
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel believes music can lead the way and wants to inspire young people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvzXCT ...
Tigray crisis: Eritrea's role in Ethiopian conflict
Ethiopia's leader says Eritrea armed his troops when they first came under attack in Tigray region. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid-19: China's painful year fighting the coronavirus
From fear to freedom, we trace China's tumultuous year battling the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0sfja via IFT...
'She is beautiful but she is Indian': The student who became a Welsh bard at 19
Dorothy Bonarjee was Indian by birth, English by upbringing, French by marriage - and Welsh at heart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
2020 and me: 'I know the value of family more'
Despite the many challenges, Rula in Istanbul believes 2020 will benefit us in the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WRi8jz v...
Nashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'
Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvCvAU via I...
Why is India denying prisoners spectacles and straws?
Jail officials have been called out for being cruel to prisoners - especially the government's critics. from BBC News - World https://...
How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming
Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
How Covid-19 altered world events in 2020
The pandemic affected us all - and shaped global issues, with knock-on effects for millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVgfge ...
Iran: Climbers die in blizzards and avalanche
At least 10 climbers are killed and seven others are missing in the Alborz mountains near Tehran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KU...
Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?
Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead to long lasting change? from BBC News - World htt...
2020 and me: 'EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter'
After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over. from BBC News - World htt...
Covid in the classroom: How the pandemic changed these three teachers' lives
Three teachers in the US reflect on how drastically their jobs have changed during 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KtlruN via...
Letter from Africa: Somalia's Christmas birthdays and lost memories
A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The family with no fingerprints
A family in Bangladesh struggles with an extremely rare genetic condition, "immigration delay disease". from BBC News - World ht...
What a pandemic Christmas looked like around the world
From masked mass to a socially distanced beach party, here's how Christmas looked in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38yfpA...
Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing
MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic
They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The refugees feeding a nation
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In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world
This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak. from BBC News - World https://if...
A scene in The Pianist changed Arson Fahim's life
As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said. from BBC News - World https:...
Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space
Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hoUXGQ ...
Georgia climbers who risk their lives for Christmas trees
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Trump pardons former advisers Manafort and Stone
Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and the father of Trump's son-in-law benefit from the latest presidential pardons. from BBC News - World ht...
Banjo Paterson: 120-year-old chocolate found in Australian poet's belongings
Remarkably well-preserved chocolate - found in Australia - gives a fascinating glimpse into history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill
He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace". from BBC News...
Messi breaks Pelé scoring record
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Trump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation
Ex-campaign aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people to benefit from a wave of clemency orders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p...
The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future
How a young man's passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phb3Vv via IFTT...
Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel
Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult". from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid-19: The Philippines and its lockdown baby boom
The Philippines is preparing for a surge in births which will overwhelm its already creaking systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The pioneering lawyer who fought for women’s suffrage in India
Mithan Lam left an indelible stamp on the struggle for gender equality in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMJC49 via IFTTT
Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'
Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Rohingya refugees' perilous journey in search of safety
More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rhOLFb vi...
Talking Movies: How documentary films flourished in 2020
Audiences embraced a wave of non-fiction films including several on the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h9TBQ7...
Leyla Güven: Turkey sentences Kurdish politician to 22 years in prison
Leyla Güven, an ex-MP for the opposition HDP party, is convicted of membership of a terrorist group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
NZ killer of British backpacker guilty of more attacks
Grace Millane's killer can now be named after he was convicted of sex attacks on two more women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
SLS: Crucial test for Nasa's 'mega-rocket'
Part of a giant rocket that will send humans back to the Moon has undergone a critical test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WE07ow ...
Will pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends
Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8jtf6 via...
1,000 lost on one boat - this woman hopes to name them
An Italian pathologist is trying to identify the migrants on a boat that sank in the Mediterranean in 2015. from BBC News - World https://...
Covid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?
Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8...
Tanzania 'using Twitter's copyright policy to silence activists'
The guidance meant to deal with rights infringements is being deployed to muzzle critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KG0SuJ vi...
Bats, roadblocks and the origins of coronavirus
The BBC came across roadblocks and checkpoints as they tried to report on a decade-long project into viruses that bats carry. from BBC New...
How a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship
When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapp...
European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe
Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review. from BBC News - World https://if...
The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters
The story of Victor Depaepe, who tested fishing rights in UK waters granted by King Charles II. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfbr...
'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'
Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift....
How should you talk to friends and relatives who believe conspiracy theories?
Advice from experts and those who used to believe conspiracy theories about how to avoid rows this festive season. from BBC News - World h...
Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants' fears
Israel is supported by some Sudanese communities, yet restoring relations may not be good news from them. from BBC News - World https://if...
K2: 'Savage Mountain' beckons for unprecedented winter climb
Two European climbers set off this week in an attempt to scale the winter summit of K2. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nE48VZ via ...
Captagon - Destroying the frontline drug
A seizure with a street value of more than $1bn (£900m) has revealed the scale of illegal drug production in Syria. from BBC News - World ...
Biden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled
The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid vaccine: 'Disappearing' needles and other rumours debunked
We examine widely shared false claims about vaccines - from "disappearing" needles to a "dead" nurse. from BBC News - ...
Christmas celebrations to go ahead in Bethlehem
BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins the rehearsals for the festive processions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wyj0cJ...
'God will forgive me or not': Inside the world of a people smuggler
Noor charges Afghans thousands of dollars to travel to Europe. He claims he is getting out of the business. from BBC News - World https://...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How we survived when Mekelle was shelled'
Ethiopia's prime minister says no civilians were killed in the Tigray conflict. Three witnesses say otherwise. from BBC News - World h...
Uganda election: False claims about Joe Biden and others
Claims about the US president-elect are among misinformation being widely shared during an election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Spain housing: Evictions and broken promises in a pandemic
Spain's prime minister promised nobody would be evicted during the pandemic but activists say thousands have. from BBC News - World ht...
Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest
Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah
Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories
Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families. from BBC News - World ht...
Covid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3axsJYK via ...
Covid : US Vice-President Pence 'didn't feel a thing'
Mike Pence received the coronavirus vaccine live and said he "didn't feel a thing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wx...
Vanessa Bryant, her mother's lawsuit and the value of childcare
Vanessa Bryant's messy legal dispute with her mother has also got us talking about the value of housework. from BBC News - World https...
Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks
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Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds
Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: The countries worried they won't get the vaccine
Countries such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Pakistan are likely to have to wait for the coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Faith and fertility at Bethlehem's Milk Grotto
Some say the place where Mary is said to have nursed Jesus holds the power to help couples conceive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus in South Africa: Unravelling the mystery
Antibody tests show that up to a third of South Africans may have contracted coronavirus during the first wave. from BBC News - World http...
Blindian Project: Celebrating black and South Asian relationships
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North Korea: Potato propaganda is back... but what does it mean?
Why is North Korea promoting the humble spud in movies, culinary shows, and news reports? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37x6m44 vi...
Microplastics, drugs and food - how jellyfish can help us
Jellyfish are being used to develop new medicines, filters for microplastics and for food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KEY3dc v...
Covid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval
A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34q7gx9 via IF...
Deb Haaland: Historic Native American 'pick for Biden cabinet'
Deb Haaland would be the first Native American in a cabinet secretary role, overseeing public lands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices
US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Coronavirus: Swiss count cost of surge in deaths
Swiss leaders decide on Friday whether to impose tougher measures, as deaths reach 100 a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3asfpoR...
Biden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?
The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look. from BBC News - World https://ift....
'A total mess': Venezuelans see little hope of improvement
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Africa's week in pictures: 11 - 17 December 2020
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US cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'
The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging". from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid: Sydney residents urged to stay home amid new outbreak
Residents are told to stay home as officials scramble to contain a cluster ahead of Christmas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/389TXC...
Covid vaccine: India expects to 'begin vaccination in January'
India's vaccination programme aims to reach 300 million people by early August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KiIXdD via IFTT...
The impact of Covid rule-breakers
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Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?
The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KDKYRn via IFTT...
US couple find 100-year-old whisky bottles hidden in walls of home
In 1920, the US banned alcohol but bootleggers went to extraordinary lengths to hide the illicit goods. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Celebrating Hanukkah and tackling anti-Semitism
Young Jews have marked the festival by posting videos honouring traditions and fighting anti-Semitism. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
China biodegradable plastics 'failing to solve pollution crisis'
China's increase in biodegradables is outpacing its ability to degrade plastic, warns Greenpeace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
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US snow storm: Millions on east coast under advisory
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'Love jihad': What a reported miscarriage says about India's anti-conversion law
A young Hindu says she miscarried after being separated from her Muslim husband under a new law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6q...
China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines
Chinese drinkers are increasingly choosing to buy and drink wines from their own country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37rB5PT vi...
Tigray crisis: How Ethiopian doctors fled militia attacks
Ethiopian doctors tell the BBC about their efforts to treat wounded civilians during fighting last month. from BBC News - World https://if...
Brexit trade talks: Could the UK and the EU keep negotiating?
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In pictures: The beauty of toilets
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Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'
Viola Davis on her new movie with Chadwick Boseman and how black women are represented on screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kd...
Covid: Melbourne towers lockdown 'breached human rights'
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Marshall Islands: Record drugs haul washes up on shore
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CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall
A sheep, a goat and three lambs escaped from their farm in Turkey, ending up at a nearby town hall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'
Despite optimism over coronavirus vaccine distribution, other economic signals have worsened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34mduhH...
MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Peru: Police conduct drugs raid dressed as Santa Claus and elf
Police in Peru raid a house dressed as Santa Claus and an elf, and detain a suspected drug dealer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
SolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious
The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences. from BBC News - World htt...
Great Pyramid: Lost Egyptian artefact found in Aberdeen cigar box
The 5,000-year-old piece of wood, originally found in the Great Pyramid in 1872, is said to be "hugely significant". from BBC Ne...
Prato: The Italian town turning rags into new clothes
A small Italian town has built its fortune on transforming the world's old scraps into new clothes. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Abhishek Bachchan: A Bollywood star's romance with kabaddi
Abhishek Bachchan's team is the subject of a new TV series by an award winning British filmmaker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Kangaroos can 'communicate' with humans, study finds
Their behaviour challenges a notion that such abilities come only from domestication, a study finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: About 2.3 million children cut off from aid, UN says
The UN urges access to the region where Ethiopian government forces have been battling local fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Germany starts Christmas lockdown amid Covid surge
New restrictions come into force limiting festivities to the smallest of family gatherings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2nTZq ...
French culture takes centre stage in Covid protest
Actors, musicians and theatre directors gather to criticise the decision not to reopen culture venues. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Beirut explosion: The architect rebuilding families' homes for free
Joe Salloum and his team are bringing hope, and homes, back to people who live in the poorest areas of Beirut. from BBC News - World https...
Craig McLachlan: Actor found not guilty in indecent assault case
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Joe Biden says 'will of people prevailed' after victory confirmed
The Democrat has been formally certified as the next US president by the country's electoral college. from BBC News - World https://if...
Australia storms: Floods spark evacuation warnings for NSW towns
Some New South Wales residents are told to leave their homes, after storms batter two states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mqAjqM...
EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants
Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oRUlfo ...
A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests
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Coronavirus: The day US began Covid vaccinations
A massive vaccination effort has kicked off with healthcare workers first to get a vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/387oCQz ...
MasterChef final is dream come true for Nepal’s Santosh Shah
Getting to the MasterChef final is like a dream for Santosh Shah, who is from a tiny village in Nepal. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Hunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks
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Senegal's Dakar Fashion Week: The catwalk in a baobab forest
Held outside because of the pandemic, a fashion show in Senegal embraces the environmental message. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why India's doctors differ on Covid-19 plasma therapy
The therapy is allowed in many countries despite unanswered questions over its efficacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZxakU via...
Yemen: How Covid-19 spread in a war zone
Already facing a humanitarian crisis, Yemenis have been left in the dark over the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Experiencing a lockdown world through hang gliding
Hang glider Wolfgang Siess lost his job due to coronavirus, so he started filming his flights to try and attract more people to the sport. ...
New Zealand and Australia agree on quarantine-free travel bubble
Both countries have very few cases and will allow travellers to go back and forth without quarantine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Australia storms: Wild weather lashes vast stretch of east coast
Heavy rain and huge ocean swells batter popular tourist spots, prompting hundreds of calls for help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ambrose Dlamini: Eswatini's PM dies after testing positive for Covid-19
The country's government says Ambrose Dlamini, 52, died in hospital in South Africa on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Inside a vaccine cold storage room
The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nfE...
Kenya's black market baby trade: A mother's choice
What drives a mother to sell her baby for £70? The story of a woman caught between poverty and traffickers. from BBC News - World https://...
US election 2020: What is the electoral college?
The president of the United States is not chosen directly by voters, but by what's known as the electoral college. from BBC News - Wor...
Fear and mistrust stalk Kashmir polls
The first elections since the region lost its special status last year have seen low voter turnout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories
Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families. from BBC News - World ht...
Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?
The NHS is carrying out the biggest mass vaccination campaign in its history with a jab that protects against Covid-19. What safety checks w...
US election: Can you explain the electoral college in 10 seconds?
Jay and Peter are two of the 538 US electors, who vote on Monday to formally choose the next president. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Paolo Rossi: Italian World Cup hero's home burgled during funeral
A watch and cash are among items reported stolen from the late World Cup winner's home on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?
Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oPnxmW via...
No pickers, no coffee: How Covid threatens Colombia's harvest
Labour shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic are hitting coffee growers in Colombia hard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KhA...
Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president
Members of the US Electoral College meet on Monday - but who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W89Y67 via IFTTT
Interior Chinatown: The novel taking on Hollywood’s Asian tropes
This year's winner of the US National Book Award for fiction explores what it means to be Asian in America. from BBC News - World http...
India farmers: Misleading claims about high-profile support
Misinformation is being shared about prominent politicians and the current protests in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMTJr8...
Earth Photo winners announced
A project on abandoned spaces reclaimed by nature has won the 2020 Earth Photo competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39RZboE ...
Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’
A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVT3iJ via IFT...
Mateusz Kuzimski: The veg packer who became a pro footballer
Mateusz Kuzimski was working on a line in England - before returning to Poland to chase his dream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I...
Abortion laws: Polish women forced abroad for terminations
Poland has been rocked by weeks of protest over a ruling by the Constitutional Court, which has all but outlawed abortion, forcing even more...
Call of Duty: US and British military go head to head
Teams from the US and British forces compete for the first time to raise money for veteran charities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hurricane season 2020: Is global warming making hurricanes stronger?
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active on record, according to the US National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration. ...
'I got a tattoo on my torso to match my son's birthmark'
When his son started feeling self-conscious about his birthmark, Derek Prue got a tattoo to match. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Pushbacks: Migrants accuse Greece of sending them back out to sea
Greece insists such accusations are an insult but some migrants documented their trips with GPS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3781...
GeeSixFive: The woman who became a pop sensation at 65
Olpha Selepe, also known as GeeSixFive, shot to fame with a hit single just weeks before her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
China Covid: Infected woman defends herself after public shaming
A 20-year-old who was rounded on by Chinese internet trolls has spoken out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kiollk via IFTTT
The man behind Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You
Walter Afanasieff co-wrote and produced Mariah Carey's festive classic, which has hit UK number one after 26 years. from BBC News - Wo...
US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election
The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Aztec skull tower: Archaeologists unearth new sections in Mexico City
A further 119 skulls of men, women and children are found near a famous Aztec temple in Mexico City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How Saddam Hussein tried to break into the film business
Oliver Reed travelled to Iraq in the 1980s when Saddam Hussein tried to join the movie business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDZ...
Turning sounds from around the world into music
Classically-trained musician Belle Chen uses ambient recordings sent from people across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Climate change: Covid drives record emissions drop in 2020
The world has seen the biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions since World War Two, say researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n2...
Covid: Australian vaccine abandoned over false HIV response
Trials of the Australian vaccine returned false-positive HIV tests, but did not harm participants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Muslim men on no-fly list have right to sue FBI, says US Supreme Court
Three men say the FBI violated their religious beliefs by pressuring them to spy on other Muslims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Plexiglass, sanitiser and masks: US mall Santas prepare for Christmas
Malls that have hosted visits with Santa for over 100 years are being forced to change their approach. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Latin America politics: UK's 1960s covert activity revealed
Declassified files reveal Britain's attempts to wield influence in Latin America in the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Iran's Supreme Leader: Who might succeed Ali Khamenei?
Rumours about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's health have thrown the spotlight on his possible successors. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Waldemar Haffkine: The vaccine pioneer the world forgot
Waldemar Haffkine created the world's first vaccines for cholera and plague. Then a disaster derailed his life. from BBC News - World ...
Waldemar Haffkine: The vaccine pioneer the world forgot
Waldemar Haffkine created the world's first vaccines for cholera and plague. Then a disaster derailed his life. from BBC News - World ...
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: Chadwick Boseman 'a character actor'
Oscar-winner, Davis, stars alongside Boseman in the highly anticipated Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hundreds of volunteers are helping to map the Great Barrier Reef
Volunteers have been asked to take and categorise thousands of photos of the Great Barrier Reef. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376u...
New Zealand: Fixing the ruined Christchurch Cathedral that's frozen in time
New drone footage shows Christchurch Cathedral that's been untouched since the 2011 earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Covid-19: The mask-wearing US city that bucked the trend
Compulsory mask-wearing has been highly controversial in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gA3E0C via IFTTT
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a soldier survived an 11-hour gun battle
Ethiopian soldiers recount the dramatic moment their army camps were raided in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/377fH2p via I...
The Syrian mercenaries used as 'cannon fodder' in Nagorno-Karabakh
Four Syrians say they enlisted for sentry duties in Azerbaijan and were sent to the Nagorno-Karabakh front line. from BBC News - World htt...
Covid: Students and retirees form long-distance friendships
The pandemic inspires a scheme to pair language students with older people in France via video link. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New Christmas campaign for Canadians held in China
The campaign is based on efforts around a similar case involving a British journalist fifty years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How Slumdog composer is giving Indian talent a helping hand
AR Rahman on joining Bafta's search for emerging artists in India's film, TV and games industries. from BBC News - World https://i...
Why 'preppers' are going mainstream
Why "preppers" are going mainstream and are no longer lonely survivalists on the fringes of society. from BBC News - World https...
US Covid vaccine: Three key questions answered
How will Americans receive the vaccine? Will it be free? And will enough people take it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4qLS3 via...
Elon Musk's Starship prototype makes a big impact
The US entrepreneur's latest Starship rocket prototype impresses in flight, but crashes on landing. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The dead professor and the vast pro-India disinformation campaign
A Harvard icon and fake media have been used in a global campaign to serve Indian interests, research reveals. from BBC News - World https...
Humpback whale snapped during New York City harbour visit
The giant marine mammal was pictured in front of the Statue of Liberty during a rare appearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qCG...
Dad steps in to sing national anthem when it fails to play at son's basketball game
When the US national anthem failed to play at his son's basketball match, this dad saved the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid-19: How everyday life has changed in Wuhan
While the rest of the world is battling a second wave of infections Wuhan hasn’t had any locally transmitted cases for months. from BBC Ne...
Nigeria: The midwife bringing antenatal classes to first-time dads in Lagos
Tolulope Adeleke is a UK midwife organising antenatal classes for first time dads in Lagos, Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The stranded giraffes being rescued by raft
A group of the animals in Kenya, who became trapped on a new island, are being rehomed and it isn't easy. from BBC News - World https:...
Saudi Arabia: Three campaigns MBS cannot win
US President-elect Joe Biden will press Mohammed bin Salman to act on Yemen, human rights and Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ahmadreza Djalali: The Swedish-Iranian doctor on Iran's death row
How a Swedish-Iranian doctor's work trip to Tehran ended up in death row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36XhKFQ via IFTTT
The woman behind China's Chang'e-5 Moon mission
Zhou Chengyu, 24, has been lauded on social media for her work as the project's youngest commander. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Sinovac: What do we know about China's Covid-19 vaccine?
The Sinovac vaccine is yet to finish late-stage trials, but is already being shipped to other countries. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid: 'How a picture of my foot became anti-vaccine propaganda'
A misunderstanding turned a woman's skin condition into fuel for conspiracy theories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lYtcW3 vi...
Civilians killed in airstrikes in Afghanistan soars by more than 300%
In 2019 alone, more than two civilians each day were killed in airstrikes by the US or its allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Bharat bandh: India farmers protest against law
Tens of thousands of farmers are protesting at Delhi's borders against farm reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39R3bpl via...
French man guilty of shooting and impaling rowdy rooster
Marcel was shot dead in May by a neighbour who had become irate over his regular crowing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oqURk6 vi...
Uber sheds self-driving cars to prioritise profits
Driverless cars were one seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food. from BBC News - World htt...
'Brother against brother' in Trump country
What's it like to be a Biden voter in a Trump heartland where many believe the election was rigged? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Lebanon: 'Bread riots' in Beirut over reports subsidies on basic goods will end
Crowds burn tyres in the capital, as the UN warns of a social catastrophe for the poorest families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Kabul University attack: Fears for mental health one month on
One month after the Kabul University attack, students worry about the impact it's had on their mental health. from BBC News - World ht...
Coronavirus: Long road ahead as Russian vaccine rolled out
Medics, teachers and social workers get priority for Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ovocdg via IFTTT
Coronavirus in Kenya: The doctor who helped children to smile
Dr Ashraf Emarah is one of 14 doctors to have died from coronavirus in Kenya, prompting a strike call. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Mateusz Kuzimski: How a warehouse veg packer became a pro footballer
Mateusz Kuzimski was working in England - before returning to Poland to chase his dream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IpMl5z via...
Astronomy: 'Odd radio circles' in the sky a ‘genuine mystery’
A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mVT3iJ via IFT...
Covid: Most of California faces strict new lockdown as cases surge
Over half of the US state's 40 million people will be affected as intensive care capacity plummets. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Venezuela holds National Assembly poll amid opposition boycott
The vote looks set to hand President Maduro control of the opposition-controlled National Assembly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Zalando boss to quit 'to prioritise wife's career'
The co-chief executive of Europe's largest online fashion platform is cutting short his contract. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Why Europe's big cannabis route is so hard to shut
Authorities are struggling to stop smugglers moving drugs over the Greek-Albanian border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33SeR7A vi...
Rose Island: Netflix adapts the story of 'prince of anarchists' Giorgio Rosa
A new Netflix film tells the story of Giorgio Rosa and the island he built off the coast of Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33...
Byron Bay: Why a famous Australian beach is disappearing
Byron Bay's beach is eroding away, so how is the headland is to blame? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36LNy0v via IFTTT
Letters to kids: Why it's a good time to write to your children
If you've been struck by the feeling of living through history, maybe it's time to write it down. from BBC News - World https://if...
Can Georgia's 17-year-olds change Biden’s presidency?
Newly eligible voters could have a big impact on who controls the Senate and define the nature of Joe Biden's presidency. from BBC New...
What's it like moving back home (as an adult)?
The coronavirus pandemic has led millions of young Americans to move back in with their parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qxV...
Venezuela's parliamentary poll: Five things you need to know
The ruling party is expected to regain control of parliament amid a boycott by most of the opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Trump presses Georgia governor to help overturn result
The US president holds his first post-election campaign rally in Georgia ahead of key Senate runoffs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid tensions in US hotspot of North Dakota: 'Grow up, mask up'
One in every 800 North Dakotans has now died from Covid, but people remain split on how seriously to take it. from BBC News - World https:...
Couple divided for nine months by Covid and an ocean
A special pass for long-distance couples allowed Tina and Victor to reunite after nine months on different sides of the world. from BBC Ne...
Week in pictures: 28 November - 4 December 2020
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33KDFOu via IFTTT
Biden: 'I don't think Covid vaccine should be mandatory'
The US president-elect says he'll do "everything in my power... to encourage people to do the right thing". from BBC News - ...
Austria: Former finance minister Grasser jailed for corruption
The court said Karl-Heinz Grasser received kickbacks in return for information on property sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qu...
Beirut explosion: The abandoned ship in the blast 'war zone'
This is what happened to Lebanon's only cruise ship, which was docked in the explosion's epicentre. from BBC News - World https://...
Fighting air pollution: 'Without solidarity the world will be doomed'
Nineteen-year-old Abhiir Bhalla has campaigned against air pollution in Delhi most of his life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Kwo...
Egypt arrests: Three human rights members released from detention
Three men accused of having links with a terror group have been released from detention in Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33E...
Nasa to pay company $1 to collect moon rocks
The US space agency has awarded two American and one Japanese firm contracts to pick up lunar soil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The hidden story of African-Irish children
The mixed-race Irish people searching for their African roots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ombCwN via IFTTT
Norway excavates a Viking longship fit for a king
A rare excavation south of Oslo will provide new details about Viking culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qlFcVb via IFTTT
How a blow to Australian wine shows tensions with China
The once successful trade story now represents a worst case scenario of the bilateral tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lBZx...
Coronavirus: Is India's test and tracing strategy working?
The country has recorded the second highest number of Covid-19 cases globally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37xraHj via IFTTT
China and Australia: How a Twitter spat quickly escalated
It started with a shocking tweet, and swiftly led to censorship and furious insults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JupGpi via IFT...
Thailand’s youth rebellion: Protest movement demands monarchy reform
A student-led protest movement has started demanding reform of the monarchy and an end to military coups. from BBC News - World https://if...
Russian influence under threat in its own back yard
Moscow is hailing its Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal but the war has revealed the limits of Russia's reach. from BBC News - World https:/...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'How the conflict made my uncle a refugee in Sudan'
A BBC reporter's relative fled to neighbouring Sudan by foot and boat, losing his shoes on the way. from BBC News - World https://ift....
South Korea: The life-changing exam that won't stop for a pandemic
Despite a third wave, nearly 500,000 South Koreans will sit for critical university entrance tests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Will Santa have enough bikes for Christmas Day?
Millions of bicycles were sold this year, with fears there won't be enough for the festive period. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'Covid ended our marriage': The couples who split in the pandemic
Around the world, previously happy couples are splitting up and divorcing due to the stress of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https:/...
Mango dress: Teen makes 1,400-mango gown to highlight food waste
Australian teenager Jess Collins says she wants to draw attention to how many mangoes are left to rot. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Iran nuclear crisis: Law aims to boost enrichment and block inspectors
Uranium enrichment would increase to 20% with UN inspectors blocked, if sanctions are not eased. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36vC...
Georgia official: Trump inciting election violence
"It's all gone too far!" says the voting systems manager as he rebukes fellow Republicans. from BBC News - World https://ift...
China #MeToo: Court to hear landmark case of intern versus TV star
Six years after the alleged incident, one woman is taking a prominent TV star to court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33xl6gK via ...
Trump travel ban: 'I might finally see my sons again'
A lorry driver who has never lived with his sons is waiting for Joe Biden to reverse Trump's travel ban. from BBC News - World https:/...
Brexit: All you need to know about the UK leaving the EU
Time is running out for the UK and EU to strike a deal - what is happening now? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2dsANy8 via IFTTT
Steps debate the merits of entering Eurovision
The band seem like a perfect fit for the song contest but, they tell the BBC, "we have a split camp". from BBC News - World http...
Europe migrant crisis: Ten days of Atlantic peril in search of Spain
More than 19,000 African migrants have crossed to the Canary Islands this year alone but hundreds died. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Georgia election official calls out President Trump over supporters' threats
Georgia election official Gabriel Sterling calls for an end to threats of violence against staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g9...
'Volga maniac' murder suspect arrested in Russia
Investigators question a 38-year-old man over the murders of 26 elderly women along the Volga River. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Delhi's deadliest month
November was the deadliest month in India's capital and the city's crematoriums are overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The New ‘Nigerian Princes’ of hacking?
BEC hacking is one of the most common types of cyber-attack and experts say Nigeria is its epicentre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Brazil bank heist: Armed gang escape by convoy
Armed robbers managed to escape after violently storming a bank in the southern city of Criciúma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KY...
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