The greater one-horned rhino came close to extinction, but its population has risen by more than 100. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ville de Bitche: Facebook mistakenly removes French town's page
The social network says it mistakenly took down the town's official page. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wU1rEI via IFTTT
Daunte Wright: Bodycam footage shows arrest
A police body camera captured the fatal traffic stop that has sparked protests in Minnesota. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/327GHeE ...
Covid-19: US agencies call for pause in Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Federal agencies act out of an "abundance of caution" after extremely rare cases of blood clotting. from BBC News - World https:...
Haiti's Moïse 'won't give up' on freeing kidnapped clergy
A gang is demanding $1m in ransom for 10 people, most of them clergy, kidnapped on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QlEOsh v...
Ramadan begins around the world amid Covid restrictions
Muslims are celebrating Ramadan in the second year the festival has been affected by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
The Simpsons: Hank Azaria apologises for voicing Indian character Apu
The actor says part of him feels he needs to apologise to 'every single Indian person'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g72t...
Brazil coronavirus: Inside the crisis
Research suggests more than half of patients being treated in intensive care last month were under 40. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Daunte Wright shooting: Dozens arrested in fresh unrest in Minnesota
The clashes come as police say Daunte Wright, 20, died after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Return to normality won't be a light switch moment, says Fauci
Dr Anthony Fauci, the top Covid adviser in the US, says a return to normality will be gradual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sffkd...
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agree joint custody after divorce
US reality star Kim Kardashian married rapper Kanye West in 2014 but filed for divorce in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Taiwan: 'Record number' of China jets enter airspace
Beijing sends 25 military aircraft into Taiwan as the US warns against an 'increasingly aggressive' China. from BBC News - World h...
Gruppe S: German far-right group on trial for 'terror plot'
The 12 men are accused of planning attacks on migrants, Muslims and politicians in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dhzHm1 ...
Sputnik V: What we know about India's Covid-19 vaccines
Russia's Sputnik V is deemed to be safe and works in a way similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem'
The so-called “polluter elite” must change their lifestyles to tackle climate change, a report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean
Most experts say it's a normal and safe practice but environmentalists and locals are not happy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
George Floyd death: The prosecution's case against Derek Chauvin
Over 11 days of testimony, we heard from eyewitnesses, fellow police officers and medical experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn
The Middle East foes are engaged in brinkmanship on several fronts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dWo42N via IFTTT
Myanmar coup: The people shot dead since the protests began
Hundreds have been killed since February. Now, their families are telling their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Rr4Pqt via...
Somaliland and Taiwan: Two territories with few friends but each other
Taiwan and Somaliland are basically fully functioning territories but neither is recognised internationally. from BBC News - World https:/...
The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic
Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wSAG...
Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus
As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The anti-vax movement targeting German children
An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher
The makers of the Bafta-winning documentary want to preserve the underwater ecosystem it features. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Minneapolis: Daunte Wright shooting by police 'accidental'
Daunte Wright was fatally shot after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser, the police chief says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Manhunt after 'execution' shooting in Paris
A gunman is said to have shot a man in the head outside a hospital before calmly walking away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9kym...
Iran nuclear attack: Mystery surrounds nuclear sabotage at Natanz
Iran blames Israel, but was this a cyber attack or physical act of sabotage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s8HyGt via IFTTT
Will Smith's slavery film Emancipation pulls out of Georgia over voting laws
Smith says he's "compelled" to move filming elsewhere because of Georgia's "regressive" voting laws. from BBC ...
Nevskaya Manufaktura: Fire destroys historic factory in St Petersburg
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Minneapolis: Daunte Wright killing by police sparks unrest
There was unrest near Minneapolis after police fatally shoot a black man in a traffic stop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PYXjmr ...
Police officer who pepper-sprayed US Army soldier fired
The black army lieutenant filed a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after a traffic stop turned violent. from BBC News - World htt...
France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights
MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daEDZz via IF...
Neighbours star Nicola Charles claims cast members tried to get her deported
British actress Nicola Charles alleges that two co-stars contacted Australia's immigration service. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Joseph Siravo: The Sopranos and Jersey Boys star dies aged 64
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Iran 'to take revenge' for attack on Natanz nuclear site
Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. from BBC News - World https://...
Prince Philip: The Vanuatu tribes mourning the death of their 'god'
As Britain grieves his death, so do some Pacific tribespeople who revere him as a spiritual figure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Haridwar: Crowds surging at India's Kumbh Mela amid deadly Covid wave
Tens of thousands are participating in Kumbh Mela even as India records its highest-ever Covid spike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Protests near Minneapolis after black man shot dead by police
Police fire tear gas at demonstrators after a black man was fatally shot during a traffic stop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCtn...
St Vincent volcano: Eruptions likely in coming days, experts warn
The Caribbean island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash after the La Soufrière volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chinese official says local vaccines 'don't have high protection rates'
However he later appeared to backtrack, saying his comments were a "complete misunderstanding". from BBC News - World https://if...
Guillermo Lasso: Conservative ex-banker elected Ecuador president
Guillermo Lasso, 65, has vowed to attract foreign investment and break away from leftist policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change
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Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space
The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis
A Pissarro painting is the focus of a custody battle involving a Holocaust survivor and a US museum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists
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Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'
Three women who share Kamala Harris' mixed parentage open up about balancing the two sides of their lives. from BBC News - World https...
Markus Söder joins German chancellor race
Bavaria's premier finally says he may be the conservatives' candidate to replace Angela Merkel. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims
Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uE...
Iran nuclear: 'Terrorist act' at underground Natanz facility
Iran's atomic agency says an incident at its Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uGJm...
New Christ statue in Brazil's Encantado to be taller than Rio's
A head and outstretched arms have been added to Christ the Protector in the southern city of Encantado. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Jordan royal family pictured together following 'royal rift'
They appear in public a week after Prince Hamzah was accused of plotting to destabilise the kingdom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US army officer sues police over violent traffic stop
A black army lieutenant files a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after being pepper-sprayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Elephant calf rescued from bottom of well in India
An elephant calf has been rescued from the bottom of a dug well in India's Odisha state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PSAeBP ...
Sydney remembers Prince Philip: ‘We feel more connected now’
More than 500 people attended a church service in Sydney, Australia, where Prince Philip was remembered. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US soldier faces guns and pepper spray in traffic stop
A black army lieutenant is suing police after he was pulled over by two officers in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dNUvjW...
Chad presidential election: Voters head to the polls amid a boycott
Turnout is unclear in the vote boycotted by opposition candidates over brutality against protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
St Vincent volcano: Power cuts after another 'explosive event'
Monitors report another "explosive event" at a volcano on the now ash-covered Caribbean island of St Vincent. from BBC News - Wo...
Benin elections: The fight for a democratic future
Several opposition leaders are barred from Sunday's poll in a country once seen as a model for Africa. from BBC News - World https://i...
Cyclone Seroja: Western Australia braces as category two storm nears
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How Prince Philip's death was reported worldwide
Media outlets around the globe break the news of the Duke of Edinburgh's death, aged 99. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sb9NnY ...
Serpent star Tahar Rahim on Bafta awards nomination
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China mine rescue: Crews race to free trapped workers in Xinjiang
Twenty-one people are trapped underground after a coal mine flooded in the Xinjiang region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OCLHoq ...
Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses
The world's biggest inoculation drive aims to cover 250 million people by July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OcL3hp via IFTT...
Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate
Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now. from BBC News - World http...
Ecuador picks president under the shadow of Covid
The young left-wing candidate Andrés Arauz faces pro-market former banker Guillermo Lasso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323mbvF v...
Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 years
The iconic supermarket on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow first opened its doors 120 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggs
Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Myanmar: 'Dozens killed' in military crackdown in Bago
Activists say more than 80 people were killed in the city of Bago in protests against the military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ash falls like snow after St Vincent volcano eruption
Huge plumes of smoke filled the sky above the Caribbean island, forcing thousands from their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Giorgos Karaivaz: Veteran crime journalist shot dead in Greece
Giorgos Karaivaz was shot with a silenced weapon by two men on a moped outside his home in Athens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Saint Vincent volcano: Island awakes to ash and sulphur smell
Inhabitants of St Vincent wake up to "extremely heavy ash fall" after the La Soufrière volcano erupted. from BBC News - World ht...
Covid: Over 100 Paris restaurant diners fined for violating rules
More than 100 diners at a Paris restaurant are fined and the manager arrested for violating Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World http...
Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGArIS via...
Prince Philip: Biden, Ardern and other world leaders pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
Joe Biden called the duke "a heck of a guy", while Jacinda Ardern highlighted his awards scheme. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises 'shocking' global vaccine divide
Supply deals between wealthy nations risk worsening vaccine inequality, the health body says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3gfJi...
Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence
India is the closest refuge for Myanmar nationals fleeing violence following February's military coup. from BBC News - World https://i...
South African artists struggle with Covid theatre closures
The permanent closure of a top venue symbolises the struggle many performers are facing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/321deTB via...
From 'Porky' to goalie: Peru's presidential candidates
Eighteen presidential candidates are trying to convince Peruvians tired of politics to vote for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Amazon defeats historic Alabama union effort
Contest was test for the e-commerce giant, which has faced global criticism for worker treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323...
Derek Chauvin trial: Police restraint killed George Floyd, expert says
A forensic pathologist testifies that Mr Floyd's heart and lungs stopped because of a lack of oxygen. from BBC News - World https://if...
Save our wine! Big freeze spells disaster for French vineyards
Vineyards in some areas are reporting extensive damage and the government is declaring a disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Saint Vincent volcano: Soufrière erupts amid mass evacuation
Over 16,000 people were evacuated ahead of the eruption of La Soufrière on Saint Vincent island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3s...
Prince Philip: World leaders react to the death of the Duke of Edinburgh
Condolence messages to the Duke of Edinburgh's family pour in from around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fTVL7F via...
Driver found with corpse on wrong side of highway
Police believe the driver may have been taking his passenger to Switzerland from Spain for burial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R...
Israel to ignore ICC war crimes investigation
Israel say the court has no right to look into possible crimes in the occupied territories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ZGOZD ...
Antiretrovirals: Plight of HIV patients over ARV drug shortage in Kenya
A tax dispute has led to a shortage of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs and HIV testing kits in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fWD...
Greta Thunberg: I don't think I'll be going to COP26
She told the BBC she was concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on attendance at COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ocean noise: Study to measure the oceans' 'year of quiet'
Marine scientists set out to study the 'year of the quiet ocean' following the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fWf...
'Lost golden city' found in Egypt reveals lives of ancient pharaohs
The city near Luxor has been hailed as one of the most important finds since Tutankhamun's tomb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
North Korea: Kim Jong-un warns of 'difficult' crisis
Human rights groups say the country is facing dire food shortages and economic instability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wDDMbD ...
Taiwan drought helps man retrieve phone dropped in lake a year ago
Taiwan is suffering from its worst drought in decades, but one man has found a silver lining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39SDALJ...
South Korea says tanker and captain detained in Iran released
Iran seized the ship in January near the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Covid: Australia faces vaccine delays after changing AstraZeneca advice
It is now advising Australians aged under 50 to get another vaccine, causing concerns over supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Amazon holds early lead in historic union election
Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sYPYS2 ...
'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Covid-19: Why have deaths soared in Brazil?
President Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and resisted lockdowns but now faces a major crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Deep sea mining to help make electric vehicles
Many companies want to exploit deep sea minerals but campaigners warn it could damage fragile ecosystems. from BBC News - World https://if...
Sexual health: 'I can't tell my mum I'm having sex'
In conservative Singapore, start-ups are giving people discreet access to sexual health products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q6...
Markus Söder: Star Trek fan who could boldly go and lead Germany
A veteran Bavarian leader is tipped to run for chancellor as the Merkel era ends this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mzR44u ...
How US history explains vaccine passport scepticism
Yellow fever, slavery and distrust of government all contributed to resistance to official checks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u...
Is Netflix's Seaspiracy film right about fishing damaging oceans?
Are the activities of the fishing industry destroying the world's oceans as a new film suggests? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Norway death: Police ask how Oslo man's body lay in flat for nine years
"How could it happen," police in Norway ask of the man who died with no-one reporting him missing. from BBC News - World https:/...
Expert says George Floyd died from lack of oxygen
George Floyd tried to "crank up his chest to get air", the trial of Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis hears. from BBC News - World ht...
Ukraine conflict: Moscow could 'defend' Russia-backed rebels
A senior Kremlin official issues a warning as tensions rise in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d2tnhK via IFTTT
Kyrgyzstan: Fury over death of 'bride kidnapping' victim
Protests break out in Kyrgyzstan after a woman abducted for marriage is found dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dKb00l via IFTT...
Zach Avery: Hollywood actor arrested over $690m scam scheme
Zachary Horwitz is accused of scamming investors with fake Netflix deals to fund a lavish lifestyle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Myanmar's ex-ambassador locked out of embassy
Kyaw Zwar Minn spent Wednesday night asleep in his car outside the embassy, saying the military attaché locked him out. from BBC News - Wo...
Turkey blames EU in 'sofagate' diplomatic spat
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was left standing when meeting Turkey's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?
Brexit, paramilitaries and the fallout from an IRA man's funeral lie behind rising loyalist tension. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Milk Tea Alliance: Twitter creates emoji for pro-democracy activists
The Milk Tea Alliance unites pro-democracy protesters in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Myanmar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cX...
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Israel stops to remember victims
Traffic stopped and people stood in silence to honour the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during World War Two. from BBC News - World...
Neighbours: Independent review launched over racism claims
Fremantle Media, which produces the Australian soap, said it did not tolerate discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fP8JDT...
Czech Republic vaccines: European court backs mandatory pre-school jabs
Families had challenged the Czech government's ban on unvaccinated children entering pre-schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Caroline Jurie: Mrs World arrested over Sri Lanka pageant bust-up
The beauty queen and another contestant are arrested after a fracas at the Mrs Sri Lanka pageant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/320...
ENA: Macron to scrap French leaders' elite training school
A degree from the ENA has been the passport to the upper echelons of French politics for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31V...
US gun violence: Joe Biden to target 'ghost guns'
The move comes after mass shootings in Boulder and Atlanta last month, in which 18 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PJWa...
Myanmar: Celebrity model arrested amid coup crackdown
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Beijing now has more billionaires than any city
China's capital has overtaken New York as it bounced back quickly from the pandemic, according to Forbes. from BBC News - World https:...
Indian Premier League: The risks of hosting the IPL during a pandemic
The world's richest cricket tournament will see eight teams play 60 games behind closed doors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
Navalny: Jailed Putin critic 'losing sensation in legs and hands'
The Putin critic has been diagnosed with spinal hernias and his health is worsening, a lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The woman who took on Google and won
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Call My Agent star joins plea to reopen French theatres
Grégory Montel believes the French government must allow theatres and cinemas to start working again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The water fight over the shrinking Colorado River
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Letter from Africa: Kenyans protest over growing debt
Kenyans urge potential lenders to stop giving the government money over fears of growing debt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39SBCL...
Jordan's King Abdullah describes 'most painful' royal rift
His comments follow reports of an alleged plot to destabilise the kingdom involving his half-brother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Kenya Lamu mosque: Anger over T-shirt worn by Jay-Z
An image of a Kenyan mosque was seen on a T-shirt worn by Jay-Z, causing anger among worshippers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dL...
Covid: Applause for 104-year-old Colombian who beat coronavirus - twice
Carmen Hernandez was given a standing ovation as she left hospital in Colombia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3msKa0F via IFTTT
EU drug regulator: Unusual blood clot is 'very rare AstraZeneca side effect'
The EU's medicines regulator finds the benefits of the Covid-19 vaccine outweigh the risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rXcR...
Turkey coup: Top officers given life terms in mass trial
Almost 500 people were on trial accused of involvement in the failed 2016 coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uxRKKu via IFTTT
Kim Kardashian becomes a Forbes billionaire
Kim Kardashian has been added to the Forbes billionaire list thanks to her businesses and investments. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Iranian 'spy ship' damaged by explosion in Red Sea
Iran confirms a blast hit the Saviz, which it says is a civilian vessel helping to combat piracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rY...
Pharrell Williams calls for investigation after cousin shot dead by police
The Grammy-winning artist's cousin, Donovon Lynch, was shot and killed in Virginia by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rS...
India coronavirus: Can its vaccine producers meet demand?
India is a big player in vaccine production - but its largest manufacturer has said its production is under 'stress' from BBC News...
Taiwan accuses China of 'vaccine diplomacy' in Paraguay
It is claimed that Beijing promised millions of doses to Paraguay if it severed ties with Taipei. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ww...
Buddhist monk freed from flooded cave in Thailand after four days
Monk who entered cave "to sit in contemplation" is rescued by divers after four days trapped inside. from BBC News - World https...
Covid: Can Australia blame its vaccine woes on Europe?
Australia says the EU's move to block an AstraZeneca order is to blame for its vaccine delays. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
French winemakers fight frost with fire
Winemakers in France are trying to save their crops amid a sudden drop in temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mpqMl6 via ...
TikTok: Teen saves boy after seeing crash on livestream
The 13-year-old raised the alarm after the boy crashed his quad bike during a live feed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cVBi0s via...
Dubai deports group over nude balcony shoot
A Russian man and 12 Ukrainian women are among those deported from the UAE after the stunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uqzcM3 ...
Crate escape: Search for Irishmen who airmailed Brian Robson home
Were you in Australia in 1965? Did you help a homesick Welsh friend send himself home in a crate? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fS...
NYC doormen fired for not intervening in attack
The staff are accused of watching an attack on a 65-year-old Asian-American woman in Manhattan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R54Y...
Xinjiang cotton: Western brands blurred on China TV
Western brands are being targeted in China for expressing concern over Uyghur forced labour claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US restaurants face ketchup packet shortage amid Covid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic leads to a surge in demand for single-use packs of the popular condiment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
India Covid-19: 'No end in sight' as doctors battle second wave
Indian doctors say they are already feeling overwhelmed as Covid cases rise sharply in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Covid: Brazil has more than 4,000 deaths in 24 hours for first time
Hospitals are overcrowded, with people dying as they wait for treatment, as cases continue to surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs tax rise on companies
Comments by the world's richest man come amid a fierce debate over raising the tax rate on companies. from BBC News - World https://if...
Jordan's royal rift: A family feud erupts - but who's actually involved?
An alleged coup plot has brought Jordan's royal family to global attention. So, who's involved? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Dutch arrest over Van Gogh and Frans Hals museum thefts
The two paintings were stolen in separate raids on museums last year but have not yet been recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Paris hits back at filthy streets hashtag campaign
Thousands of Parisians post pictures of rubbish, but city officials blame a "smear campaign". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Dutch crew rescued from 'near-capsize'
The crew were forced to abandon ship when the sea got really rough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fZBNZx via IFTTT
Bronze Age slab found in France is oldest 3D map in Europe
The Bronze Age engravings are a map of part of Brittany, north-west France, researchers believe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wuG...
Stolen ambulance leads police on two hour chase
The 19-year-old suspect stole the ambulance from a local fire station in Dallas, Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dFL59X via ...
Huber case: Nazi police chief in Vienna spied for West Germany
German spy agency reveals that a top Nazi who sent Jews to their deaths helped it after the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PI5...
Lil Nas X shares defiant message as he tops US chart
The rapper celebrates that he's "still here" after escaping from "the lowest point in my life". from BBC News - Wo...
'Mrs Sri Lanka' beauty queen injured in on-stage bust-up
She suffered head injuries after her crown was seized by a rival seeking her disqualification. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rRpU9...
Covid surge in South America as Brazil variant spreads
Brazil has recorded more than 13m Covid cases, while Uruguay and Paraguay saw record daily deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Jordan Prince Hamzah: Reporting on 'destabilisation plot' banned
News about an alleged plot involving the ex-crown prince is too sensitive to be reported, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Greenland election: Melting ice and mining project on the agenda
Just 56,000 people will vote but the US, China and others have a stake in the result. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rRBpys via IF...
Credit Suisse axes bosses after huge losses
The Swiss bank's risk chief is leaving after it revealed the fallout from two major clients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sUv...
Iran nuclear deal: US joins Vienna talks aimed at reviving accord
The Vienna meeting will discuss how the US can lift sanctions and Iran return to full compliance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ws...
Israel's Netanyahu tasked with forming new government
Israel's president gives Benjamin Netanyahu first shot after elections produced no clear winner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid-19 vaccination: India ramps up vaccines as daily cases hit 100,000
The world's biggest inoculation drive aims to cover 250 million people by July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OcL3hp via IFTT...
Navalny: Jailed Putin critic 'has cough and temperature'
The Russian opposition leader says three people in his prison unit are being treated for tuberculosis. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australia and New Zealand to start quarantine-free travel
Both nations have contained Covid outbreaks and sustained very low or near-zero infection rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cQW...
Hunter Biden on addiction: My life is not a tabloid
The US president's son talks to the BBC about addiction, grief and his scrutinised work in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Tokyo Olympics: North Korea to skip Games over Covid-19 fears
The announcement puts an end to Seoul's hopes of using the Games to engage with Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rUljD...
Janet Yellen pledges greater US international co-operation
Janet Yellen signals global co-operation is back on the agenda for world's biggest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dElR...
Five animals to spot in a post-Covid financial jungle
As the world prepares for an economic reset, several creatures have emerged to help you navigate your way. from BBC News - World https://i...
Nigeria's Efik queen wants to take royal meetings online
A queen from southern Nigerian argues that she is better placed to know what her people need. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wssZAZ...
Remote working: Is Big Tech going off work from home?
After much hype about working from home, some tech companies are getting cold feet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rMqXrW via IFTT...
Jordan's Prince Hamzah pledges allegiance to king after mediation
Prince Hamzah issues a statement hours after mediation saying he is committed to the constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
The sailor living alone on an abandoned cargo ship
Seafarer Mohammed Aisha has been living on an abandoned cargo ship for four years, part of that time completely on his own. from BBC News ...
Terezin: The Nazi concentration camp falling into ruin
There are concerns that historical evidence will be lost if Terezin's buildings are not maintained. from BBC News - World https://ift....
More than 1,800 prisoners escape in Nigeria
Six prisoners have reportedly returned while 35 had refused to escape in the attack by gunmen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fJYnV...
Khraniteli: The Soviet take on Lord of the Rings
A rediscovered Soviet TV version of The Lord of the Rings is drawing fans for all the wrong reasons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Derek Chauvin trial: Rare testimony from Minneapolis police chief
In a rare move, the Minneapolis police chief is giving evidence at the trial of a former officer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uo...
Harvey Weinstein appeals against conviction for sex crimes
The former film producer was found guilty of two sex crimes in February 2020 and jailed for 23 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid rule-breaker 'dies after exercise punishment'
The man was allegedly forced to do exercises after buying water during a curfew in the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Ghanaian authorities investigate after 60 dead dolphins appear
Officials warn people not to eat the dolphins given that it is still unclear why they died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PyTsMw ...
Tigray crisis: The Weeknd donates $1m to Ethiopians in conflict
The Canadian popstar says his "heart breaks for innocent civilians being senselessly murdered". from BBC News - World https://if...
Turkey detains admirals who criticised giant Istanbul canal
The 10 retired admirals had questioned a costly canal project backed by President Erdogan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wrLnde v...
Mozambique town Palma 'retaken' from militant Islamists
The military says it is now fully in control of Palma, which was invaded by militants on 24 March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Dubai police arrest group over nude balcony shoot
Eight Russian women are among those detained for public debauchery, the Russian consulate said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3um46...
Chadwick Boseman wins and other SAG Awards highlights
Taylor Simone Ledward accepted her late husband's Screen Actors Guild Award for best actor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rQra...
Thandie Newton reverts to original spelling of first name, Thandiwe
The actress has previously been known an Thandie, an anglicised version of her name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dDBu3o via IFT...
Jordan's Prince Hamzah vows to defy 'house arrest' orders
Prince Hamzah says he will not stay quiet after he was accused of plotting to destabilise the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Paris police probe 'secret luxury dinner parties'
French authorities investigate after an undercover video claims to show secret luxury dining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duhala...
Taiwan train crash: 'Can you let me hug her again?'
Survivors of Taiwan's worst rail accident in decades share their heartbreaking stories of loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Screen Actors Guild Awards: Trial of Chicago 7 takes top prize
People from ethnic minorities win in all four individual film categories for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dsov4w ...
LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount
The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive". from BBC News - World https...
Benjamin Netanyahu corruption trial to hear first witnesses
The long-serving Israeli prime minister denies the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uj...
Adopting in the age of opioids
At 40, Carrie Brady decided to start a family and open her heart to adopting a child in need. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mgXpBE...
Covid Greece: Waiting for the tourists to come back
As Europeans wait to see if foreign holidays are possible this summer, Greece hopes to open up soon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid in Kenya: The woman who refuses to be defeated by the virus
Kenyan Josephine Muchilwa lost her chef's job and then her business but is now trying something else. from BBC News - World https://if...
The Myanmar beauty queen standing up to the military
A month ago Han Lay was protesting. Last week she used her pageant speech to criticise the military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Gundecha Brothers: Famous Indian music gurus accused of sexual assault
The BBC spoke to several women who have accused three famous classical musicians of sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pr...
Patria y Vida: Cuba's rap battle with dissidents
A viral YouTube rap and reggaeton hit called 'Patria y Vida' - 'Fatherland and Life' - has angered Cuba's communist-run ...
Flash floods in Indonesia and Timor Leste kill more than 50
Torrential rain sparked widespread destruction in eastern Indonesia and neighbouring Timor Leste. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wp...
Bernard Tapie: French tycoon and wife attacked in home
The former Adidas owner and his wife were tied up and assaulted by burglars at their estate near Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Taiwan train crash: Lorry boss offers 'deep remorse'
Some 50 people died in Friday's crash, which was caused by a vehicle slipping onto the tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Jordan accuses Prince Hamzah of plot to destabilise kingdom
The king's half-brother sought to mobilise tribal leaders against the government, the deputy PM says. from BBC News - World https://if...
India Covid: Maharashtra state to see curfew and weekend lockdown
On Sunday the state recorded more than half of India's 93,249 new cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sOTdvr via IFTTT
Egypt mummies: Parade transports remains of pharaohs
Amid fanfare, 18 kings and four queens were transported on custom-made vehicles designed to minimise vibration. from BBC News - World http...
Women charged for refusing Irish hotel quarantine
The pair were not aware of the regulations before they travelled to Dubai for plastic surgery, a court hears. from BBC News - World https:...
Florida declares state of emergency over toxic wastewater leak
More than 300 homes in the Tampa Bay area have been ordered to be evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ompye0 via IFTTT
Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles
The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid-19: France enters third national lockdown amid ICU surge
The measures come as Europe battles a third wave of the pandemic and delays in its vaccine rollout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Rapper DMX in 'grave condition' after heart attack
The rapper's lawyer says DMX is surrounded by his family at a New York hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dshrVI via IFT...
Marwa Elselehdar: 'I was blamed for blocking the Suez Canal'
Egypt's pioneering ship captain has been targeted over false rumours about her role in the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Long lost pen pals reunited after 70 years
Jim Johnston from Belfast tracked down his American pen pal seven decades after losing touch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rOBaUO...
Project 17: Solving Singapore's food waste problem
Shan, 17, wants to find out just how much food gets wasted in his home country of Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cLYoX7 ...
Jordan arrests: Official and royal arrested for 'security reasons'
A former minister and a member of the royal family are among those detained, the kingdom says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R36G4...
Bridgerton fans mourn as Regé-Jean Page's exit confirmed for second season
Kim Kardashian joins those lamenting the news about the second series of the popular Netflix show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Spain drug bust: 'Speedboat smugglers' arrested
Some 100 suspected gang members are accused of trafficking cannabis from Morocco. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cLcKak via IFTTT ...
Suez Canal traffic jam caused by stuck ship Ever Given 'cleared'
The last vessels blocked by the Ever Given have now passed through the Suez Canal, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Graffiti art defaced by spectators at South Korea gallery
A couple visiting the South Korean gallery painted over the piece thinking it was participatory art. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Deshaun Watson: Houston Texans quarterback being investigated by police amid 21 civil lawsuits
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is being investigated by police amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour and sexual assault. ...
Egypt mummies to pass through Cairo in ancient rulers' parade
The Cairo spectacle will see the remains of 18 kings and four queens taken to a new resting place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Covid-19: Italy begins strict Easter lockdown
The measures come as Italy battles a third wave of the pandemic, with more than 20,000 new cases daily. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Taiwan: Prosecutors seek arrest after train crash which killed 50
A construction manager's lorry is suspected of sliding on to train tracks, causing the derailment. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Street racing: They're fast, Atlanta's furious
Screeching tyres disturb the peace in Atlanta, Georgia, as street racers claim the city's highways. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The women fighting South Africa's 'infodemic'
South Africa has faced a wave of Covid misinformation, but volunteers are fighting back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31HXxk6 via...
Week in pictures: 27 March - 2 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PNB4iS via IFTTT
Mark Rutte: Survivor of Dutch politics in fight for political life
Mark Rutte won elections only last month but his future as prime minister is now in question. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Dia0S...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: World powers condemn 'human rights abuses'
The G7 nations demand an investigation into reported human rights violations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wkBoX6 via IFTTT
China 'driving out journalists', EU says after BBC's Sudworth leaves
The EU accuses Beijing of harassing foreign journalists after John Sudworth's departure for Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Dinosaur-killing asteroid strike gave rise to Amazon rainforest
The asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs gave birth to tropical rainforests, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFP...
Uber ordered to pay $1.1m to blind woman refused rides
Lisa Irving says she faced harassment and rejection after being refused rides on 14 occasions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cGv18...
Russian 'troop build-up' near Ukraine alarms Nato
Thousands of Russian troops have allegedly massed near Ukraine, but Russia does not confirm it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39AVi...
Taiwan: Rescue efforts after train derailment
Rescuers are trying to access several badly damaged carriages as up to 200 people remain trapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R2...
USS Johnston: Sub dives to deepest-known shipwreck
A submersible has reached the USS Johnston, which lies 6.5km beneath the waves in the Pacific. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R41ME...
Italian restaurant owner wrongly targeted by US sanctions
It was a case of mistaken identity for the restaurant owner in Verona who has now been taken off blacklist. from BBC News - World https://...
Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend in hospital with Covid-19
The cricket legend says he is in hospital "as a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice". from BBC News - World https...
Africa's week in pictures: 26 March-1 April 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqF7d3 via IFTTT
Michelle Obama: Girls 'all give me hope'
Speaking to girls from London schools, the former US first lady had inspiring messages to share. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QQM...
Dutch PM Rutte narrowly survives no-confidence vote
Mark Rutte is accused of lying and trying to sideline an MP during talks to form a governing coalition. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Taiwan: Dozens feared dead after train derails inside tunnel
Rescuers are struggling to access four carriages inside a tunnel that are "badly damaged". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Stock markets hit new records on Biden spending plan
Asian markets have edged higher after optimistic investors pushed Wall Street to new highs overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Australia: geologist beaten up by 'angriest octopus' on beach
In a video, the octopus can be seen in shallow waters lashing out at geologist Lance Karlson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rIOTfG...
Oxfam suspends two aid workers amid sex exploitation claims in DR Congo
Some staff fear the charity has not learnt the lessons of the 2018 Haiti scandal, the Times reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
James Charles: YouTube star admits to messaging underage boys
The 21-year-old posted a video on YouTube addressing the recent accusations, saying he believed they were 18. from BBC News - World https:...
Celebrities in Australia anger stranded citizens over 'double standard'
Dozens of Hollywood stars have relocated during the pandemic while many Australians remain shut out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Solitary confinement: New York bans prison isolation over 15 days
New York is bringing in solitary confinement reforms amid calls for changes throughout the US system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Then and now: Rising temperatures threaten corals
In a monthly feature, we explain how warming waters threaten the survival of a wonder of the seas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
China’s media war and the battle for truth
Beijing is ruthlessly shutting down reporters, says John Sudworth, who was forced to move to Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Riz Ahmed: 'Listening is not just with your ears'
The Oscar-nominated star of Sound of Metal on why it was his hardest and most rewarding screen role. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Italy Russia arrest: Wife of navy 'spy' reveals dire finances
Walter Biot has made no statement about allegations that he spied for the Russians but his wife has. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Stokes twins: YouTubers plead guilty over fake bank robbery
Twins Alan and Alex Stokes are sentenced for a "prank" robbery video which they filmed for YouTube. from BBC News - World https:...
Covid: Will your pet need a coronavirus vaccine?
Vaccines for animals are being developed, but there is debate over whether they are necessary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QTAZK...
Myanmar coup: More than 40 children killed by military, rights group says
Save the Children tells of a "nightmare situation", with the youngest victim just seven years old. from BBC News - World https:/...
WHO Covid report leaves many stones unturned
Team investigating the outbreak in Wuhan was unable to get a clear picture of the crucial early weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Europe's vaccine rollout 'unacceptably slow' - WHO
The WHO says the situation in the wider Europe region is more worrying than it has been in several months. from BBC News - World https://i...
Dutch government to let 3,500 fans watch Eurovision Song Contest
The song contest's Dutch venue would be half full and fans would need a negative Covid test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PhS...
Children dropped over US border wall
Footage released by US authorities shows alleged smugglers dangling the children over a 14ft wall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Venice bans cruise ships from historic centre
Critics argue the ships erode the city's foundations and cause flooding and pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sILFdo v...
Germany 1-2 North Macedonia: Four-time world champions suffer shock defeat
North Macedonia stun Germany as Elif Elmas' late goal secures a shock win in World Cup qualifying. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California
Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Google pushes start button for reopening offices
The online giant is keen to get more people back into the office while promoting bringing dogs to work. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty over 2019 mass protests
The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March
Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zRXo...
Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief
WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cF3GnB via ...
Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan
Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices. from BBC News - World http...
George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial
Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest. from BBC News - World https://i...
Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident
The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share...
Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform
An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wgcRC...
Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend
The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fvn...
Inside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?'
Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rEJWV...
How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash
Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rGBIvE via IF...
Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'
With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wf5...
Niger 'coup attempt foiled' ahead of inauguration
The presidential palace is attacked two days before the nation's first democratic handover of power. from BBC News - World https://ift...
France fire: Young heroes climb building to save family in Nantes
A group of young people scale the outside of a building to rescue a family from a fire in Nantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39u...
Suez Canal: Egypt begins inquiry into cargo ship's grounding
Investigators will try to establish why a giant container ship, Ever Given, ran aground last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Rochelle Hager: TikToker killed after tree falls on her car
Rochelle Hager was on the phone to her future wife when she was killed in the US state of Maine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m8j...
BBC China correspondent John Sudworth moves to Taiwan after threats
The BBC's Beijing correspondent moves to Taiwan after pressure from the Chinese authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m5s...
Rapper reptiles: Alligators make a splash at new home
Flavor Flav and Tupac are among the new arrivals at a reptile park in New South Wales, Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QU...
New York City hunt for man who repeatedly kicked Asian American woman
The attack left the victim, 65, in hospital and police said the suspect made anti-Asian statements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Italian officer 'caught selling secrets to Russia'
Military police detain a navy officer and a Russian in the act of exchanging secret documents, say police. from BBC News - World https://i...
Britney Spears 'cried for two weeks' over Framing documentary
The singer says she did not watch all of Framing Britney Spears but was nonetheless "embarrassed" by it. from BBC News - World h...
Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths
The Indian PM's visit to Bangladesh turned deadly last week as violent protests erupted on his arrival. from BBC News - World https://...
Indonesia crash: Sriwijaya Air plane's voice recorder recovered
The "black box" could explain why the Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the sea in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Terrace House: Japan man fined $80 over Netflix star's suicide
Before she died, Hana Kimura had written social media posts implying she was cyberbullied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m7uKid v...
Chauvin trial: 'I called police on the police'
The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nashville floods kill four people
The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39r2dPw via I...
Volvo goes global with its Swedish family values
The Chinese-owned carmaker will offer its generous parental leave scheme to 40,000 employees globally. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90
G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon. from BBC News - World https://if...
Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes
The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sESP...
Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal
The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maw5V...
Biden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House
Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'
A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The cost of speaking up against China
Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers
A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal
The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wn...
Covid: Germany warns against AstraZeneca for under-60s
The vaccine maker stresses that regulators find the benefits of its Covid-19 shot outweigh the risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
UN inquiry finds French air strike killed Mali civilians
France's defence ministry disputes the findings, saying its forces targeted "terrorists". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: More work needed to rule out lab leak theory says WHO
All possible causes of the pandemic remain on the table, says the WHO, though lab leak least likely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Women's underwear to be provided to female recruits in Swiss army
Under the current system, uniforms issued to military personnel include only men's underwear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pm...
Libya's city of ghosts
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville visits Tarhuna where the victims of years of civil war are being reburied. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Africa: Your questions answered
Some African countries are witnessing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy amidst the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rzrlKh via IF...
Child tweets gibberish from US nuclear-agency account
The tweet “;l;;gmlxzssaw", posted to US Strategic Command's Twitter account, causes confusion. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Captain Underpants: Children's book withdrawn over 'passive racism'
Children's author Dav Pilkey is sorry for "harmful racial stereotypes and passively racist imagery". from BBC News - World h...
Actor Armie Hammer exits Billion Dollar Spy film in wake of rape claim
The Hollywood star, who denies rape, is dropped from the last remaining film in his schedule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3di9K4q...
Covid: Italy introduces quarantine for EU travellers
People arriving in Italy from other European countries must now also quarantine for five days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fpUAw...
Japan's cherry blossom 'earliest peak since 812'
The early peak is thought to be linked to climate change as spring temperatures rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4CzVP via IF...
Mexico police under fire after woman's death in custody
Mexico's president said the mother-of-two from El Salvador had been "brutally treated and murdered". from BBC News - World h...
Manipur: India state reverses order turning away Myanmar refugees
Officials say an earlier order issued amid reports of people fleeing the coup was "misconstrued". from BBC News - World https://...
Suez Canal: Ships begin sailing through cleared waterway
Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'
Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sKcQV via IFT...
Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle
President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty
Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when". from BBC News - World ...
Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'
Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cA...
Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood
Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X. from BBC News - World https:/...
Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms
The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent. from BBC News - World ht...
George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial
A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frkzE2 ...
Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight
Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PJusSr vi...
Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?
Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
Mafia fugitive caught after posting cooking show on YouTube
The Italian gangster had tried to hide his face but was identified by his distinctive tattoos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4eq1...
Uyghurs: Xinjiang cotton ban is self-defeating, China tells H&M
Western brands are facing Chinese boycotts for expressing concern over the treatment of Uyghurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cxC...
Covid-19: Where is the virus wreaking havoc?
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vkUT6Z via IFTTT
Alabama Shakes drummer Steven Johnson arrested on child abuse charges
Steven Johnson was arrested in Alabama last Wednesday and indicted on multiple charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O2QSxL via ...
Facebook undersea cable to boost South East Asia internet
The two new cables will connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fsd0gb via IFTTT
Biden administration threatens tariffs on UK goods in 'tech tax' row
Ceramics, make-up and furniture could be hit amid a row over a new UK tax on tech firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cwv3Qv via...
George Floyd: Live pictures from Derek Chauvin trial
The trial of the white American policeman accused of killing Mr Floyd in May 2020 is due to begin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Suez Canal: Giant ship blocking Suez Canal finally freed
A giant ship blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week is finally free, the Egyptian authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
South African Adrian Nel killed in Mozambique jihadist attack
South African Adrian Nel would have celebrated his 41st birthday on 1 April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sxmVF1 via IFTTT
Galápagos tortoises: 185 babies seized from smugglers
Officials found 185 baby Galápagos tortoises wrapped in plastic and packed into a suitcase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w7sxrz ...
Mozambique conflict: What's behind the unrest?
Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sbsHf...
French drug company fined over Mediator weight loss pill
The drug was authorised for overweight diabetics but is believed to have killed hundreds of people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Trump asks wedding party: 'Do you miss me yet?'
Donald Trump turned up at a wedding at Mar-a-Lago and railed against Joe Biden, China and Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w5YY...
Barack Obama's Kenyan grandmother dies, aged 99
Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign. from BBC News - World https:/...
George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins as family demands justice
Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
India Covid-19: PM Modi 'did not consult' before lockdown
A BBC investigation finds that key ministries and states were not consulted ahead of the Covid lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Suez canal: Stuck Ever Given container ship now free from shoreline
The stranded Ever Given has been partly moved but efforts to fully refloat it will continue later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u...
Australia PM shifts rape-accused minister in cabinet reshuffle
Christian Porter - who denies rape - is no longer attorney general but will remain in the cabinet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
Ever Given: Stranded Suez container ship reported freed
The Ever Given, which was blocking one of the world's busiest trade routes, has now been refloated. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery
Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety from the blaze in West Java province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ct5...
The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause
The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it? from BBC News - World https://...
Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases
The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39F1fzx via I...
'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'
Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rClIuY via IFTTT
Mozambique: Dozens dead after militant assault on Palma
Witnesses say civilians with boats are evacuating survivors of a violent raid on the town of Palma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Myanmar coup victims: The 'fallen stars' from the deadliest day
A market trader, a Covid volunteer and several children are among more than 100 people reported dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US police bodycam video shows officers berating child aged five
The boy's mother is suing Maryland Police, saying her son suffered emotional trauma in the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Moment Asian American army veteran shows his scars
Saying he's been accused of not looking "American enough", Lee Wong showed "what patriotism looks like". from BBC ...
US Asian veteran reveals scars to call out racism
Elected official Lee Wong showed his scars in a town hall meeting discussing anti-Asian prejudice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Covid: Barcelona hosts large gig after testing crowd
The pilot project aims to see if mass Covid testing will allow the return of big events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u2nhDO via...
Kenyan DJs sacked after blaming woman for being pushed off building
The DJs apologise to a woman after debating if it was her fault that she was pushed off a building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia
The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Bolsonaro: Brazil's president ordered to pay damages to journalist
A judge says Bolsonaro damaged a reporter's honour by suggesting she offered sex for information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
ICYMI: Hotdogs, hungry horses and orange skies
See volcanic fast food and other stories in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31pfm7c...
Coronavirus: Search after people flee Dublin hotel quarantine
Two people remain missing after leaving a quarantine hotel on Saturday, but a third has been found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers
The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3spgNP...
Makassar explosion: Worshippers wounded in Indonesian church bombing
Police say suicide bombers attacked the church during a Palm Sunday service in Makassar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fhFgCd via...
Suez Canal: Effort to refloat wedged container ship continues
Tugboats will renew attempts to dislodge the Ever Given from the canal on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u1Nd2E via IFTTT ...
Earth Hour: Cities around the world turn lights off
Famous landmarks around the world have been switching off their lights to raise awareness of environmental issues. from BBC News - World h...
Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover
International leaders condemn the military after Saturday's violence - the deadliest since the coup. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor
Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes. from BBC News - World http...
Melbourne to Cairns: Meet the Australian skateboarding an 'insane' 4,000km
Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was". from BBC News - World ...
India coronavirus: The high-risk young demanding Covid jabs
Cancer patients who are under the age of 45 are struggling to get Covid jabs in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31s9A4N via I...
Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus
Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard
Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Hunting rare birds in Pakistan to feed the sex drive of princes
A glimpse into the closed world of hunts for houbara bustards, thought by some to be an aphrodisiac. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Project 17: The photograph that united a family
A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Jedward shave off their famous quiffs for cancer charity
The Irish twins removed each other's quiffs live on TV in memory of their late mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csTXjZ v...
Mozambique insurgency: Islamist militants 'ambush workers fleeing hotel'
Workers were trapped in a hotel when Islamist militants stormed the town of Palma, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PACN...
Facebook freezes Maduro's page over Covid claim
Venezuela's president will not be able to post for 30 days for disinformation over a herbal remedy. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Myanmar: Bloodshed as forces open fire on protesters
Security forces opened fire on protesters as the leaders of the coup marked Armed Forces Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3stpHuJ...
Suez Canal: Fresh effort to refloat wedged container ship
Tugs are taking advantage of a high tide to try to dislodge the ship blocking a key shipping route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Apophis asteroid will not hit Earth for 100 years, Nasa says
The space agency rules out a 2068 threat to Earth from the "poster child for hazardous asteroids". from BBC News - World https:/...
Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend tests positive for Covid-19
Tendulkar, 47, shares his diagnosis as India grapples with a huge surge in coronavirus infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
The Talk: Sharon Osbourne leaves US show after racism row
CBS says her behaviour in an on-air row over the Duchess of Sussex "did not align with our values". from BBC News - World https:...
Suez Canal: Wedged container ship 'could soon be refloated'
The large container vessel became wedged across the canal on Tuesday, causing a traffic jam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fw0Zqj ...
Body-editing apps on TikTok ‘trigger eating disorders’
Technology firms have been warned to consider the impact of such apps on vulnerable people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0xQJs ...
Myanmar: Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing vows to 'safeguard democracy'
Min Aung Hlaing has addresses the country on national TV to mark Armed Forces Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NW1Tkf via IFTTT...
Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'
The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Guatemalan teenagers die on journey to US: 'I knew I shouldn’t let him go'
Fleeing poverty, 16 Guatemalans journeyed towards the US. Their bodies were returned in caskets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31qR...
Ivermectin: South African medics using unproven worm drug to treat Covid-19
Some South African medics are going to court to seek permission to prescribe Ivermectin to Covid patients. from BBC News - World https://i...
'Ice-cream toothache': Cold food and drinks pain explained
Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France
Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lU0Z4t via IFTTT
German Covid Easter U-turn shakes Merkel's cool, calm image
Chancellor Merkel takes political flak as Germany struggles to agree on lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31u9MQZ v...
Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?
Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts from BBC News - World https:...
Beverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104
The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vYM3GZ via IFT...
The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border
Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31lO4yT via IFTTT
Debris from SpaceX rocket lights up US skies
The lights streaking across US skies on Thursday stunned onlookers. But this wasn't a meteor shower. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Dominion Voting sues Fox News for $1.6bn over election fraud claims
Conservatives baselessly claimed that Dominion Voting System rigged the 2020 vote against Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Larry McMurtry: Lonesome Dove and Terms of Endearment author dies aged 84
Born in Texas, he won an Oscar for the screenplay he co-wrote for 2005 western Brokeback Mountain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Covid vaccine: Social media urged to remove 'disinfo dozen'
Twelve people who spread the majority of vaccine disinformation should be removed, US lawmaker says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: France accuses UK of 'blackmail' over vaccine exports
The row over Covid vaccination supplies escalates after France's foreign minister criticises the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Xinjiang cotton: How do I know if it's in my jeans?
It's at the centre of a row between Western brands and China over allegations of forced labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Suez Canal: Ships stuck in 'traffic jam' as salvage efforts continue
The queue has "grown exponentially" since a container vessel ran aground, a sailor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
Coronavirus: Germany tightens borders amid alarm over pandemic
There could be 100,000 infections a day if the third Covid wave spreads unchecked, Germans are warned. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Rwanda genocide report to focus on French links
Rwanda has long accused France of complicity in the 1994 mass killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u0W6JN via IFTTT
Abiy Ahmed: Eritrea 'will withdraw' troops from Ethiopia in Tigray conflict
There is growing international pressure on Ethiopia to end fighting that has displaced thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cm...
Prince Albert II: Harry and Meghan interview 'did bother me'
Prince Albert II of Monaco has weighed in on the controversial interview that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave to Oprah Winfrey. from B...
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 March 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rsIx3Y via IFTTT
Turkey Erdogan: Women rise up over withdrawal from Istanbul Convention
Turkey's president appeased conservatives by quitting a treaty aimed against domestic abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fmb...
Xinjiang cotton: Chinese brands championed as backlash against West grows
More Western brands have been targeted for showing concern over Uighur forced labour claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWIIGA ...
North Korea claims 'new tactical guided' missiles launched
Pyongyang says the missiles can carry massive payloads, which could include nuclear warheads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3snl1Xm...
Uighurs: China sanctions UK MPs over abuses response
It comes after the UK government took action over human rights abuses against the Uighur minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
Suez blockage is holding up $9.6bn of goods a day
The stranded mega-container is costing $400m (£292m) an hour in goods that can't be moved east or west. from BBC News - World https://...
Andrew Laming: Australian MP apologises over comments to women
One woman said government MP Andrew Laming's comments online left her feeling suicidal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w3D6Mj ...
US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey
Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change
As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country. from BBC News - World https://if...
Minimum wage fight: 'There's no recovery without raising it'
Can Joe Biden deliver on his promise to double America's minimum wage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OZWJ7D via IFTTT
'My brother died fighting for Senegal’s youth'
Thousands of young people took to the streets earlier this month, in anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZBF1...
‘Lives lost’ as tornadoes sweep Alabama
Deaths and property destruction are reported as the powerful storm batters the southern US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w8...
Covid passports: What are different countries planning?
We look at how advanced some countries' plans are for vaccine certificates and Covid passports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Facial recognition beats the Covid-mask challenge
As people all over the world mask up, how has the facial-recognition industry coped? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3soK8ZT via IFT...
Jay Leno sorry for jokes about Asian-Americans
The US TV host has admitted that racial gags made for more than a decade were "a legitimate wrong". from BBC News - World https:...
Extinction: Elephants driven to the brink by poaching
The ivory trade and habitat loss combine to push Africa's elephants closer to extinction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fc56HN...
Miscarriages and stillbirths: New Zealand to allow bereavement leave
Parliament backs legislation providing three days of paid leave for mothers and their partners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWBK...
Winston Churchill, Kermit and Janet Jackson preserved for posterity
They're part of the 25 recordings being added to this year's recordings for the US Library of Congress. from BBC News - World http...
Covid-19: Merkel defends rollout as vaccine pressure grows
German Chancellor Angela Merkel defends the EU's decision to procure coronavirus vaccines jointly. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Suez Canal: Owner of cargo ship blocking waterway apologises
Japanese firm Shoei Kisen Kaisha says dislodging the Ever Given is proving "extremely difficult". from BBC News - World https://...
Covid vaccine: AstraZeneca updates US vaccine efficacy results
The vaccine-maker slightly downgrades its efficacy rate as it awaits US regulatory approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3reWFOg ...
Daniel Guerini: Lazio youth-team midfielder dies aged 19
Lazio say they are "shocked by pain" following the death of 19-year-old youth-team midfielder Daniel Guerini. from BBC News - Wo...
Equal pay: Megan Rapinoe was 'devalued, disrespected and dismissed'
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe says despite all her success she is still paid less than men in the same job. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Japan lights Olympic torch after one-year Covid delay
It was all supposed to happen in 2020, but Japan has finally kicked off its Olympic torch relay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39dh...
Cured: How mental illness was used as a tool against LGBT rights
A new film recalls the fight to overturn the US labelling of gay people as having a mental illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nike, H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton 'concerns'
Citizens have threatened to boycott the two companies over statements on forced Uighur labour claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: EU leaders to discuss boosting vaccine supplies
Leaders will also review plans to curb exports of Covid vaccines, which could affect supply to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'It's a piece of human history in a digital asset'
The Malaysian buyer of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet for $2.9m sees it as a wise investment. from BBC News - World ht...
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan
Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cjDi2r v...
Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church
The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war. from BBC News - World ...
'My father, the killer'
Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against ...
Somalia photography: 'I want it to be normal for women to take photos'
A photography exhibition in Somalia by two women challenges the way the country is seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f8QMjf via...
Tigray conflict: The fake UN diplomat and other misleading stories
An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'
The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'
A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ciup...
Pope cuts pay for cardinals as Vatican finances hit by pandemic
Cardinals and other clerics will see salaries reduced in order to protect jobs, the Vatican says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f5...
Nice catch: Fisherman rescues boy stranded on ice
A fisherman in Ukraine reels in a boy who was stranded on a block of ice in a river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lNP0p1 via IFT...
Iceland: Up close drone footage of volcanic eruption
A drone captures spectacular images as lava spews from Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9SEbn ...
Coronavirus: Germany's Merkel reverses plans for Easter lockdown
Chancellor Angela Merkel cancels plans for a five-day lockdown, just a day after it was announced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
US gun control: Biden calls for a ban on assault weapons
The US president promises "common-sense steps" after the second mass shooting in days killed 10. from BBC News - World https://i...
Citigroup launches Zoom-free Fridays to ease pandemic 'fatigue'
The bank's CEO unveils new working practices to ease "the relentlessness of the pandemic workday". from BBC News - World htt...
Tesla cars can be bought in Bitcoin
Elon Musk announced his company would accept the virtual currency as payment for a new car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ao9hO ...
George Segal: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? actor dies aged 87
Tributes have been paid to the star who was Oscar-nominated for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: EU plans tougher controls on vaccine exports
The proposals come after AstraZeneca was accused of failing to honour its contract with the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tQxR...
Coronavirus: 'Double mutant' Covid variant found in India
This comes as India reported 47,262 cases and 275 deaths on Wednesday, its highest tally this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
India: Delhi orders Covid tests at airports as cases surge
India's capital will test people at random in airports and railway stations amid a spike in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Uluru waterfalls: Rain brings 'unique' sight to Australian landmark
A "unique and extraordinary" sight has come to the sacred rock, after days of heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
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