talent hunt

The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despicable" by Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C0SjYPq

Ukraine war: Zelensky tells Russians - Putin is destroying you

Ukraine's president says his country will never forgive Russians for the terror they have inflicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7GswBMl

Ukraine war: At least one dead in Russian strikes on Kyiv

The mayor of the Ukraine capital, Kyiv, says one person is dead and 20 others injured after missile strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ONYuXoi

World celebrates arrival of 2023

As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H67ip4

Venezuelan opposition votes to abolish parallel government

Juan Guaidó had Western support in his efforts to force President Maduro out of office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uOYWPTo

New Year: Auckland welcomes in 2023 with fireworks display

Fireworks light up the sky in Auckland - one of the first countries in the world to mark the new year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p7Tktvc

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Benedict, who has died at his Vatican residence, became the first pope to resign for 600 years in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fS20wFE

Pope Benedict XVI through the years

A look back at the former leader of the Catholic Church's life after his death at the age of 95. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DMgy1rp

Ukraine hit by wave of Iran drones - officials

All 16 drones - of which seven were aimed at Kyiv - were destroyed, Ukrainian representatives say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/07DFzOV

China Covid: Spain among latest countries to announce testing

China is among the latest countries to announce controls as China prepares to reopen its borders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oLpcuTX

Afghanistan: Woman protests Taliban's education ban with single word of God

"Adela" staged an extraordinary solo protest in front of Kabul University while invoking words from the Quran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wb29fiu

Trump's tax returns released after years-long effort

The former president had long sought to keep his records from being seen by the public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JS2PYuz

Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale

Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nf78P35

Dogecoin dog makes miraculous recovery

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rTqYzfj

Ex-Pope Benedict's failing health presents difficult decisions for Vatican

For the first time in modern history a living Pope will help bury a dead Pope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pxmf1t

Republican George Santos facing investigations for lying about resume

George Santos, elected to Congress in November, has admitted to lies about work and education experience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1kzh0bm

EU calls screening of travellers from China unjustified

Italy is responding to China's Covid surge with mandatory testing - but the EU will not follow suit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1jr2tex

Kosovo: Serbs agree to dismantle barricades after talks

The barricades were erected earlier this month in response to the arrest of a former police officer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oo0nG3z

Ex-Pope Benedict is lucid and alert - Vatican

Aged 95, he remains in a serious but stable condition, a day after Pope Francis said he was very ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s2ucLMV

Netanyahu's hard-line new government to take office in Israel

There is concern about the plans of Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right and religious allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XFEqswz

US storms: Ice surrounds Niagara Falls in winter spectacle

Huge chunks of ice are seen at the foot of the gushing falls after a winter storm sweeps over the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e9ywNXq

US winter storm: Footage shows impact of extreme weather

A powerful blizzard hit the US and Canada over the Christmas weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KUIbqhn

19-year sentence for second ringleader in Michigan governor kidnap plot

Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Risxlp1

Fight! Peruvians settle scores at annual festival

An annual event in Peru aimed at settling old issues for the new year involves people fighting to music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D97CcJT

Pope Francis says predecessor Benedict is very ill

The Vatican says the ex-Pope's condition has worsened and Pope Francis asks pilgrims to pray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TYwi63K

Calabar carnival: 14 killed at annual bikers' event

A drunk car driver ploughs into crowds at the annual event in the southern port city of Calabar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F9qVtb0

Tiger cub found by Mexico police in couple's car boot

The cub was wedged in between suitcases in the boot, where guns and ammunition were also found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pFEiPST

Dog rescued on Christmas Day from Utah mountains

Nala was separated from her owner after a Christmas Eve hike in the mountains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z2WZm0u

Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps Trump-era border policy in place

Legislation preventing undocumented migrants crossing the border from Mexico is extended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sVQImz5

Russia bans oil sales to countries using price cap

The oil price cap, agreed by Western countries, aims to reduce Russian revenue for its war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0JoyEia

Gretchen Whitmer kidnap ringleader, Adam Fox, sentenced to 16 years

Adam Fox hoped to start a "revolution" but was sentenced to 16 years for targeting Gretchen Whitmer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fKc2Bp

Spain announces €10bn help to fight rising prices

PM Pedro Sánchez backs aid for households amid an energy crisis prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iEAD80s

Ghana police ban harmful New Year prophecies

Predictions by some faith leaders have sometimes caused anxiety and harm, the security services say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TYwHXgr

The indie music stars knocking Bollywood off the charts

Until a few years ago, indie music competing with Bollywood would've made for an unlikely proposition - not anymore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ntws5rP

Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving

The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight out of Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EtjX3iB

Burkina Faso explosion: Minibus hits deadly landmine amid jihadist violence

A landmine kills at least 10 passengers as the West African country battles a jihadist insurgency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/POKfhYy

China to end Covid quarantine for foreign arrivals

The measure, to take effect from 8 January, is part of China's about-turn on its zero-Covid policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wSoDr6v

Brazil's far-right faithfuls are not giving up

With only days to go until Lula is sworn in as president, some of his opponents refuse to accept defeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hj85ycs

Buffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'

Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/td0Cci3

Paris shooting: Suspect admits 'pathological' hatred of migrants

The man accused of killing three people tells prosecutors his hatred of foreigners is "pathological". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y9PlVDW

Al-Shabab: 14 Iranian fishermen freed years after abduction

Some of the 14 fishermen were abducted by al-Shabab militants off the Somali coast eight years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rNTuoE8

Captagon: Jordan seizes huge amphetamine haul at Iraq border

Six million pills of Captagon, known as "the poor man's cocaine", were being smuggled in date paste. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8FCJ5jd

Pope's Christmas plea for 'immediate end to senseless war'

Pope Francis calls for peace in his annual Christmas Day message from the Vatican. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BlLiU1x

Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm

Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ShDHFN6

Pope Francis calls for end to 'senseless' war in Ukraine

In his Christmas Day message, the pontiff said the world was experiencing a "famine of peace". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YplWDEB

Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from working for NGOs

December 24, 2022

The latest restriction from Afghanistan's Islamist rulers says women are breaking strict dress codes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9v6g2Tq

Huge fuel tanker blast near South African hospital

December 24, 2022

A fuel tanker that apparently got stuck under a bridge explodes in a huge fireball, killing eight people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sHCXDUw

Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on Kherson kill seven

December 24, 2022

At least seven people are killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the recently liberated city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VM4xIHj

At least 20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire

Another six people are injured after the blaze in an unregistered property in the Siberian city of Kemerovo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ef361Ob

US winter storm: Stranded Native Americans burn clothes for warmth

"We're fighting a losing battle," says Oglala Sioux Tribe's president as the reservation is cut off by impassable roads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lqiEuTK

Winter storm's icy blast hits 200 million in US

So far at least 12 deaths have been linked to the cold snap, which has brought blizzards and floods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dZD6kV9

Megan Thee Stallion: US jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting hip-hop star

The Canadian rapper faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy-winning hip-hop star in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Enq8CJ

Paris shooting: Police on the scene after gunman opens fire

Emergency services cordon off the area where a gunman opened fire in the centre of the French capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GKavrF

Philippines cockfighting: Charges laid over alleged kidnappings

Dozens of people linked to the lucrative cockfighting industry have gone missing in the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oFO23IS

Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, leaves jail in police car

Charles Sobhraj is freed after serving 19 years for several tourist murders in Asia in the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mjQ6Jic

Amazon could be blamed for fake Louboutin shoe ads - EU

Top EU court says Amazon could be held responsible for third-party sales of fake Louboutin shoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7UPXg3r

Pakistan: Imran Khan’s high-stakes election gamble

The former Pakistani PM says he will dissolve two provincial assemblies to force early elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uDn4OJr

Uffizi gallery director Schmidt lays down email rules in Italy

After seven years at Italy's flagship museum, Eike Schmidt has clearly had enough of bad punctuation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pTBwZrI

Arizona-Mexico border: Makeshift container wall to be dismantled

The US government sued the state's governor last week for allegedly trespassing on federal lands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kh3Vm8b

Trump business losses sharply reduced his tax bill

In 2020, the then US president reported negative income and paid no income tax. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Jl1M8S

World Cup: Chaotic scenes in Buenos Aires after celebrations

Millions of people had attended a victory parade in the streets of the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yTxaIdR

Bomb cyclone: Powerful winter storm may disrupt holiday travel

Sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions could unleash travel chaos across the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nRlkIuw

Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, to be freed from Nepal jail

Frenchman Charles Sobhraj, a serial killer portrayed in a hit BBC drama, will be released and deported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fKHMrTt

Gambia coup attempt foiled - government

Four soldiers are under arrest following Tuesday's plot, President Barrow's government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KFsGO7W

Donki discount store mascot survives axe after Japanese uproar

The Donki discount chain reverses its decision to replace Donpen, a penguin that wears a Santa hat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XDsnfTP

Baby pink iguanas spotted for first time in Galapagos Islands

There are only thought to be a few hundred of the critically endangered species left in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TRndNXj

FBI warns of explosion in sextortion cases targeting teenagers

There has been a rise in cases of teenage boys being tricked into sending explicit pictures online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kpnFAUl

Islamic police raid 'gay wedding' in Nigeria's Kano city

Nearly 20 guests have been detained, but the couple who planned to marry are on the run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dfD10m2

BBC correspondent mobbed by joyous Argentina fans

The BBC's Katy Watson was surrounded by fans when reporting on World Cup celebrations in Buenos Aires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hUdOEFg

Paraguay jail break: Inmates escape through tunnel

Eight members of the international PCC criminal gang are on the run and one has been recaptured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6P30BDz

Kerala: Indian woman asks for £5 help, gets £54,000 in donations

Subhadra's life changed after she asked her son's teacher for money to buy food for her children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n8uWiYl

Fiji election: PM Bainimarama out as opposition reaches coalition deal

The result marks an end to Frank Bainimarama's nearly 16-year rule of the Pacific Island nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j7dC6bv

A-League - Melbourne City-Melbourne Victory abandonment: Three charged after pitch invasion

December 19, 2022

Police charge and bail three men after a pitch invasion forced the Melbourne derby in the A-League to be abandoned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WVE6wFN

World Cup 2022: Choose your best tournament XI

December 19, 2022

Who caught your eye the most at the 2022 World Cup? We reveal the XI with the best average ratings, who the stats say was best and ask you to choose your team of the tournament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aEoFtOC

World Cup 2022: How the world reacted to Argentina's win

December 19, 2022

One newspaper suggests a destiny has been fulfilled for Lionel Messi, while another says it is "spring once again in Argentina" - BBC Sport looks at how the world reacted to the World Cup final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7ZPTVi6

World Cup 2022: Elation in Argentina, sorrow in France - fans react

The party has only just started in Buenos Aires, but in Paris the crowds have already gone home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A6Cn4Ri

Salang tunnel: 19 killed, dozens injured in fire

Officials say an oil tanker overturned and caught fire in a tunnel linking Kabul to the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qBFx4sM

Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zl1gvf

World Cup final: Argentina beat France on penalties in dramatic Qatar showpiece

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory, beating France on penalties in one of the most thrilling climaxes in final history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PgWryeZ

ANC conference: Mkhize rivals Ramaphosa in tight ANC party race

The South African president is in a tight race with former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to lead party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kcapRoq

China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves

The country is currently facing a spike in cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qe6uWNt

Iraq: At least seven police killed in bomb and gun attack

No group has said it carried out the attack, but Iraqi officials blamed IS militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t1YRwa2

Taraneh Alidoosti: Top Iran actress who supported protests arrested

Taraneh Alidoosti is accused of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest movement gripping Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mcQXGF

Dresden Green Vault robbery jewels recovered after heist

Police say 31 objects from Dresden's Green Vault have been recovered after a €113m robbery in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pOaDbIm

Berlin AquaDom aquarium: Police not seeking suspects over explosion

Berlin police say a tweet asking for help in tracking down suspects linked to the incident is fake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xsmu6jn

Shanghai schools to go online as Covid spreads in China

The easing of strict lockdown measures has led to growing concerns over the spread of Covid in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FjLGfvJ

A-League: Melbourne City-Melbourne Victory game abandoned after spectator injures player

The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory is abandoned after a player is injured by a spectator during a pitch invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2pQnRyu

Brisbane nativity camels returned safely after stroll

The three animals were seen wandering the Brisbane's streets after opening the gate of their enclosure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pnzBFfv

ANC conference: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa heckled

December 16, 2022

Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure as he opens the ANC conference where he is running for a new term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ScxrXD5

US-Africa: President Joe Biden courts the continent as rivals make advances

December 16, 2022

Washington makes a renewed effort to strengthen African ties in competition with China and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YE36g27

Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk

December 16, 2022

Some reporters for the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post have had their accounts suspended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/syr8MkV

US sues Arizona over shipping container border wall

The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove the containers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h6G0qw2

Sudanese woman sentenced to stoning death will go to jail instead

She was initially sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, prompting an international outcry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E0WU21p

Nizar Banat: Palestinian activist's family asks ICC to probe death

Nizar Banat's family submits a case against the Palestinian Authority over his death in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eqYFcPM

Ukraine war: Deadly attack leaves retaken Kherson with no power

Heavy shelling of critical infrastructure knocks out the power supply to the entire Ukrainian port city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lqSvPsF

Twelve children among 39 rescued from migrant boat

A teenager is confirmed to be among the four people who died, while four others are still missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/23DOEUq

Henry Cavill: British actor will not return as Superman

The British star, who revealed his return as the superhero in October, is dropped from the role. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EbDF5g1

Ukraine War: US planning to send Patriot air defence missiles

The expensive air defence system would be a huge boost to Ukraine, but supplies will be limited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RpZWb0g

French police search Macron party office and consulting firm

The raids are part of inquiries into the use of consultancies by France's president in 2017 and 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iWw157K

Barbados scraps laws banning same-sex acts

The nation becomes the third in the Caribbean to scrap colonial-era laws that criminalise gay sex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bEZU6ez

Olivier Vandecasteele: Iran jails Belgian aid worker for 28 years - family

Olivier Vandecasteele's family learnt of the sentence days after a prisoner exchange deal was halted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mlgZbhS

Venezuela corruption: Hugo Chávez's nurse guilty of money laundering

Claudia Díaz was the nurse of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, who named her treasurer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y84EcjG

China consulate clashes: Six Chinese officials removed from UK

A pro-democracy demonstration turned violent outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mMXZabg

US inflation rate slows as fuel costs fall

US inflation rose 7.1% over the 12 months to the end of November, dropping from 7.7% in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cRqB2mE

US-Mexico border: Long queue of migrants seen near El Paso

US authorities are preparing for a rise in crossings as Covid-era laws expire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HPtmi9D

US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ewX9NAK

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on mic insulting MP in parliament

Jacinda Ardern had just finished answering a question by David Seymour, the leader of a minor opposition partner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SAevRK2

World-record nonuplets return home to Mali from Morocco

The nine Malian babies had been receiving specialist care in Morocco where they were born last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OHy9kle

Viktor Bout: Russia's released arms dealer joins ultranationalist party

Viktor Bout, known as the "merchant of death", was last week exchanged in a high-profile US prisoner swap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U8D1lAQ

Palestinian girl shot dead on roof of West Bank home

The 16-year-old's body was found after Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen clashed in Jenin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Hl8DcY

Peru's new leader proposes early election amid protests

Dina Boluarte says she will ask Congress to bring elections forward by two years from 2026 to 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mNL7e5Z

China to de-activate national Covid tracking app

It's a further sign that Beijing is moving away from its controversial zero-Covid strategy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pd0Efm4

Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property

The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla, 270km from Brisbane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W4DvUyC

EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief

Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vhuUOea

Italy shooting: Three women shot dead in Rome cafe

A friend of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is among three women killed in Sunday's attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FLVpjQ2

Zimbabwe power outages hit businesses and families

Zimbabwe is only generating one third of its energy needs, hitting businesses and families hard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qC36Lsj

K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7XFuaY5

Kosovo: Roads blocked as violence between Serb protestors and police continues

Tensions between the authorities and Kosovo's Serb minority have risen in recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G5HZ3NQ

Twenty seven bodies dumped by the roadside in Zambia

Residents alerted police after spotting the bodies of the men in Ngwerere near the capital Lusaka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H8WpDNA

South Korea: Parliament calls for minister to be dismissed over Halloween crush

Lee Sang-min has been facing mounting pressure following the Halloween crush that killed 156 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cXVMdSb

Kenya Maasai Olympics: Hundreds gather for lion hunt alternative

The event was set up to replace an annual lion hunt due to waning numbers of the animal in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MXR34tS

Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nbrVD0t

World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal

The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by witnessing their side becoming the first from Africa to reach the semi-finals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FCpLMoS

World Cup: Watch Morocco fans celebrate historic win

Morocco is the first ever African side to reach the World Cup semi-finals after a win over Portugal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7QEPuH4

Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'

Yan Rachinsky, from human rights organisation Memorial, says the order was made by Russian authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dCjvhKL

Madhya Pradesh: India boy, 8, dies after being trapped in well

An eight-year-old boy dies after being stuck inside a 400ft-deep borewell in India's Madhya Pradesh state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pcIGm83

Ex-MEP arrested over allegations of bribery by Gulf state

Prosecutors suspect the country tried to influence European Parliament decisions through bribery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fAimDM

Penguin Random House boss resigns after Simon & Schuster deal fails

The merger of the publishing giant with rival Simon & Schuster was scuppered by competition concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OBYFpod

Kremlin critic Yashin jailed for 8 years for 'fake news' on Russia war

Prominent opposition figure Ilya Yashin gets more than eight years for discussing alleged war crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dv0E3QD

The moment Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout cross on airport tarmac

After being freed from Russian and US prisons, Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed in Abu Dhabi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Dkdyta

France makes condoms free for 18 to 25 year olds

The new health measure follows an increase in sexually transmitted infections in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j03UeXH

Huge fire engulfs Russian shopping mall Mega Khimki near Moscow

Video of the blaze shows explosions at the massive Mega Khimki complex outside Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/15g4x6r

Celine Dion postpones tour dates as she reveals incurable health condition

The star has Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/krSoNXd

Brittney Griner: Who is the freed US basketball star?

Griner, who was freed in a prisoner swap, is arguably the greatest-ever female basketball player. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5AMJpn9

South Korea: Age system to be standardised from 2023

South Korea’s parliament has voted to standardise the country's age system to the international method. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ocblY9n

World Cup 2022: Spain boss Luis Enrique leaves role after last-16 exit

Luis Enrique leaves his role as Spain manager after they are knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/09T5VcD

DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels executed over 130 civilians - UN

Investigators say the civilians - including 12 children - were "arbitrarily executed" by M23 rebels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xlKRmwA

Risk of Russia using nuclear weapons has lessened, says Germany's Scholz

The German chancellor said Western pressure had contributed to making Russia tone down its nuclear rhetoric. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aZtA7iU

Reichsbürger: German 'crackpot' movement turns radical and dangerous

Members of the Reichsbürger movement are increasingly becoming a headache for the German authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B2vfquy

Volodymyr Zelensky is Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year

The nomination of Ukraine's president is "the most clear-cut in memory", the magazine's editor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z1U4wcu

Nigerians warned of TikTok video challenge virus

Officials say a social media trend is being used to infect devices with a dangerous malware. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MYxiySR

Taliban conduct first public execution since return to power

The execution is carried out before a crowded sports stadium after the man confesses to murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TSPIE2K

Mozambique 'tuna bond' scandal: Ex-President Guebuza's son jailed for 12 years

Ndambi Guebuza is among 11 defendants found guilty of corruption for a $2bn failed fishing project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CkFSqQM

Plesiosaur fossil: Rare find in Australian outback excites scientists

The 100-million-year-old fossil is the first such find in Australia to have a complete head and body. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DpnkZvf

San Francisco makes U-turn on 'killer robots' plan

San Francisco reverses its decision to allow police to use robots equipped with lethal weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IJe43My

Big cats: US Senate unanimously passes bill to curb private ownership

The Big Cat Public Safety Act seeks to stop people exploiting animals such as lions and tigers for profit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5nTGo6g

Iran protests: Ex-president Khatami says rulers must heed protesters' demands

A former Iranian president makes rare public comments praising anti-government protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6atUYHn

Cristina Fernández: Argentina awaits verdict in VP's trial

Cristina Fernández is accused of leading a conspiracy to award public work contracts to a friend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kqh4MBx

Greek Roma boy shot by police prompts outrage in Greece

The 16-year-old Roma boy is shot in the head, in the latest incident involving police use of force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oec68ST

World Cup: Korean ambassador parties despite his team's defeat

The South Korean ambassador to Brazil hosted a party as the two countries clashed in the World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gw2adbX

Witnesses challenge Israeli policeman's killing of Palestinian

Video shows the man shot by a policeman at close range, and bystanders say it was unjustified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HTV9sKp

Kerala: Indian men jailed for rape and murder of Latvian tourist

Two men have been sent to jail for life for the rape and murder of a Latvian tourist in Kerala in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xVsu1nT

Spain cannabis: Police arrest 30 accused of disguising drugs as Ukraine aid

The cannabis was packed in boxes and moved in "solidarity convoys" to evade police, the Guardia Civil said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9fljhMZ

Mount Semeru: Indonesian volcano spews ash 15km into sky

Nearly 2,000 people have been evacuated from the area around Mount Semeru. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L0U3BKm

Colombia mudslide: Search for buried bus passengers

At least 20 people are still missing after a landslide engulfed a bus and several other vehicles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WrwC84V

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president's fate in hands of the ANC

Leaders of South Africa's governing party are deciding whether to sack President Cyril Ramaphosa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/voSNdLT

2022 World Cup: Asian teams emerge as force in football

Asia's growing strength on the football field is on full display at this year's World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ln4ewJN

Tasmanian tiger: Remains of last thylacine found in cupboard after 85 years

The pelt and skull of the last known thylacine are identified in Hobart, solving an 85-year mystery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZUY9aGz

EU must act over distortions from US climate plan - von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must act amid concerns within the bloc over US climate legislation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/28xchOj

World Cup 2022: Fifa's Arsene Wenger criticises performance of protesting nations

Arsene Wenger suggests that countries that protested at the World Cup have seen their on-field performances suffer as a result. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ozMCFI0

Cyril Ramaphosa: South African leader leaves future in ANC hands

Cyril Ramaphosa, under pressure following a critical report, says the ANC will decide his next move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oZuLj3v

Iran executes four men over alleged links with Israel's intelligence service

The executions come at a time of heightened tensions in Iran after more than two months of protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SGVi8rm

Trump's call for 'end' of constitution condemned by Democrats

The White House says the former president's comments are "anathema to the soul of our nation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LWGpoSz

Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island

Japan also issued a tsunami warning for its southernmost islands after the eruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BChejmZ

Pele in hospital: Messages of support from across football for Brazil great

Messages of support for Brazil great Pele are sent from across the world while the three-time World Cup winner is being treated in hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JjBiOnP

South Korea: Former security adviser arrested over border killing 'cover-up'

Suh Hoon is accused of covering up events surrounding the killing of an official by North Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ounzta8

Viking Polaris: Passenger killed after 'rogue wave' hits cruise ship

Four others were injured in the incident on board a cruise ship bound for Antarctica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SviWBgL

The 'life-changing' electric suit

A special body suit for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and strokes has had some remarkable results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Tzqt1

Cyril Ramaphosa: A quick guide to South Africa's 'Farmgate' scandal

President Cyril Ramaphosa's career hangs in the balance over allegations he covered up a theft at his farm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FLw2C9d

Dozens of child migrants go missing from UK care

Of 197 children taken in by Kent County Council this year, 39 are missing, figures show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ti81ore

US Air Force unveils new B-21 Raider nuclear stealth bomber

The first new bomber in three decades could cost nearly $700m (£569m) per plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PcIlnD5

Ukraine war: Learning to survive in Ladyzhyn, a town with no heating

Ladyzhyn's 18,000 people went without heating for a week after Russian missiles hit its power plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ChfwYMZ

No more airplane mode? EU to allow calls on flights

EU airlines will be able to install equipment that lets them provide 5G on board planes by June 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FHDpy2j

Kanye West Twitter ban: A timeline of the rapper's downfall

He's been banned from Twitter again after two turbulent months - but how did we get here? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AI7E2pn

Drone footage shows deadly flooding in parts of Brazil

Thousands of people have been displaced after recent heavy rains in parts of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hAzUIfj

Ukraine war: Animal eye packages sent to six embassies across Europe

Ukraine's foreign ministry said a false bomb threat was made to another embassy in Kazakhstan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k0PbqoZ

India remittances set to hit record $100 billion in 2022

Remittances sent to low and middle-income countries have grown by 5% this year, says the World Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qTFhKgr

Florida woman sues mac and cheese maker over preparation time

The Florida woman's $5m lawsuit says the company's three-and-a-half minute claim is misleading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/odBOSw0

Russian mercenary videos 'top 1bn views' on TikTok

The platform is said to be hosting hundreds of videos that celebrate the Russian Wagner group of mercenaries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7a0Jpwf

Spain letter bombs: Spanish PM targeted amid spate of explosive packages

A number of explosive packages have been sent to high-profile targets, including Pedro Sanchez. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j3GoBi8

World Aids Day: Why the Middle East lags behind in fighting HIV

It is one of only three regions in the world where the virus that causes Aids is still on the rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uqyhSor

Escape of Taronga Zoo lions in Sydney caught on camera

Taronga Zoo, in Australia, has released footage of the incident, which happened last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5KgUoBq

Trump taxes: US lawmakers get access to former president's returns

The former president had fought for years to keep his records from being disclosed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dQp0qlE

Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed accused of defaming Aisha Buhari

The 23-year-old's lawyer says he has denied a charge of criminal defamation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HAfhE23

Spectacular scenes as Hawaii volcano erupts

Aerial footage shows Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, spewing lava into the air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y8ASbZF

Mauna Loa: World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

Mauna Loa, in the US state of Hawaii, lights up the sky as it erupts for the first time since 1984. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4cK6p3r

Peru bird flu: Thousands of pelicans found dead

An avian influenza outbreak is to blame for the deaths of more than 13,000 birds, many of them pelicans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TykX3pK

Students killed as bomb blast hits Afghan school

At least 10 students are killed after an explosion at a religious school in northern Aghanistan, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oQG15Ws

Malawi rolls out world's first malaria vaccine

RTS,S jab will be given to five to 17-month-olds across the southern African nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BpbZOC0

Missing daughter reunited with family after 51 years

A DNA test and an ancestry website have helped end a family's agonising search for answers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JbM5PYh

South Africa hero Chris Hani's monument vandalised

The incident occurred days after a court ordered the release of the far-right killer of Chris Hani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c4CnSop

Mexico's planned GM corn ban 'deep concern' for US

The US has warned it will take legal action if Mexico presses ahead with an import ban on GM corn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yroiwlh

Thai monks fail drug tests leaving temple empty

Local officials said four monks, including the abbot, tested positive for methamphetamine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ODul2ei

Japan death row prisoners sue government to stop hangings

The prisoners are also seeking financial compensation for the 'mental agony' of living in fear of death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a3jxylc

Toomaj Salehi: Iranian rapper could face death penalty

November 28, 2022

Toomaj Salehi, who backed the anti-government protests, has been charged with "corruption on Earth". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZuVDgBG

Goalkeeper attacked by fan in Turkish derby between Goztepe and Altay

November 28, 2022

A goalkeeper is set upon by a fan with a corner flag during a derby between Turkish second division sides Goztepe and Altay in Izmir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SK5bRwm

Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

November 28, 2022

Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t1cIXA0

New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dyTtZ5h

Russian attacks on energy grid amount to genocide, says Ukraine

The prosecutor-general tells the BBC Russian attacks aimed at "the full Ukrainian nation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PrLT0j1

World Cup 2022: Belgium 0-2 Morocco - Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal seal late win

Morocco cause the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium with late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LKAUHXu

Italy landslide: Rescuers search for missing people on Ischia island

Eleven people are unaccounted for after mud swept away homes and cars on the island of Ischia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MCzWf5b

World Cup 2022: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica - Keysher Fuller earns shock win

Japan fail to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller's late goal earns Costa Rica a smash-and-grab Group E victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aEsMC75

At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

The BBC's Mark Lowen surveys the damage to homes and cars after a mudslide on the Italian island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WEtBo3w

Ex-'street general' Charles Blé Goudé returns to Ivory Coast

Charles Blé Goudé, once seen as a divisive figure, flies back after being acquitted by the ICC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WrbcsHl

World Cup 2022: Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia - Robert Lewandowski scores first World Cup goal in crucial victory

Robert Lewandowski scores his first World Cup goal as Poland earn a crucial victory over Saudi Arabia that leaves Group C wide open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WQANR3h

Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63

The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lz7HrN6

Imran Khan: First rally by former Pakistan PM since being shot at

The former Pakistani prime minister was shot at during a similar gathering three weeks ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S8MLTX5

Italy landslide: Eight feared dead and 13 missing in Ischia

A torrent of mud and debris dislodged trees, engulfed buildings and dragged cars into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7bo9pan

World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo a 'total genius' for winning Portugal penalty - Fifa

Cristiano Ronaldo is called a "total genius" by Fifa for winning Portugal's penalty in their opening World Cup victory over Ghana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cjkphHn

World Cup 2022: Tunisia 0-1 Australia - Mitchell Duke gives Australians crucial win

Australia hold on to a narrow first-half lead to pick up a crucial victory over Tunisia that keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FdTbPik

Naked volunteers pose for Bondi Beach artwork

The installation was designed by artist Spencer Tunick, to raise awareness of skin cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NhMOQ1n

Kiburi the gorilla finds new home at London Zoo

The 18-year-old silverback was moved from Tenerife as part of an international breeding programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ARFWix

Iran players sing national anthem before game

Jeers could be heard from Iran fans in the stadium, while some showed their support for protests back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iCXU4RG

Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima arrested for corruption

Saulos Chilima has appeared in court after being detained for accepting money in exchange for contracts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rEekq60

Iran scores in injury times to beat Wales

Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after they suffer a gut-wrenching - but deserved - last-ditch defeat against Iran in Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LRQdznr

French vote for right to abortion in constitution

The proposal was prompted by increased restrictions in the US and Poland, but it faces a tough passage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y14wNIJ

Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes

Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/emZjPcX

Camilla gives Queen Elizabeth II's Paddington Bears to Barnardo's

People paying their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II left the bears outside royal residences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Gt4Snf

Russia: From 2018 World Cup host to global pariah

Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dv06IWp

Russia passes 'Answer to Blinken' gay propaganda law

Extending its controversial law, any mention of LGBT people in books, films and online will be banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tgTzX2N

Slovakia central bank governor Kazimir faces renewed bribery charges

Prosecutors had previously dropped charges against Peter Kazimir when he was a finance minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pmb6DcA

Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl

The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nsBIpoQ

Asim Munir: Pakistan's former spy chief named as army head

It ends months of speculation over who would land what is arguably the country's most powerful job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pqbHdYn

Malawi ex-leader's stepson held over mass graves of suspected migrants

Police discovered 30 bodies, believed to be of migrants who were being trafficked, in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6jLKRkp

Russia revives Soviet-era car brand Moskvich

It is reviving the Soviet-era Moskvich brand, though the car's design has been updated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Udpmacx

World Cup 2022: Morocco 0-0 Croatia - 2018 runners-up held in Qatar opener

Croatia, runners-up four years ago, start their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against a well-drilled Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m8HrvO9

Ukraine war: No power in Lviv as missiles reported across Ukraine

The city's mayor says the whole city is without electricity following strikes across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jfcA6Bv

Indonesia earthquake: Children killed after Cianjur school collapses

Twenty pupils were killed when one school in Cianjur collapsed during Monday's earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cxqE5rF

Zaporizhzhia strike kills newborn baby at Ukraine hospital

Missiles hit a maternity unit in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, killing a two-day-old baby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c1g5A2C

Tanzania plane crash: Police unprepared for rescue effort, report finds

Officials said rescue efforts were delayed as divers had little oxygen in their cylinders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ixW610P

Twins born from embryos frozen 30 years ago

It is believed to be a new record for the longest-frozen embryos ever to result in a successful live birth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jm0UifR

Ukraine war: Russian hoaxer called Poland's Duda over missile strike

Andrzej Duda was targeted by Russian pranksters after two men were killed near the Ukraine border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TjMacfU

Nigeria: Teens upcycle rubbish in modern fashion show

A "trashion" show in Lagos raises awareness about the widespread plastic pollution issue in Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bz32MSP

Kenya bans export of lucrative baobab trees

Farmers in the coastal county of Kilifi reportedly sold eight trees to a company based in Georgia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ONtb7vo

Formula 1: Chinese GP to be cancelled because of the country's Covid policies

Formula 1 is set to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix because of the country's Covid policies, BBC Sport has learned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cpJxgqa

T. rex auction cancelled after skeleton doubts raised

Christie's auction house says the seller has decided to loan it to a museum instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pWDVUd2

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the main Indonesian island of Java

An earthquake has struck the main Indonesian island of Java, leaving scores dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VciMLoa

Chris Hemsworth: Alzheimer’s risk prompts actor to take acting break

The Thor star has revealed he has a significantly heightened risk of developing the disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SDJ3wip

New Zealand Supreme Court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory

Following the ruling, lowering the voting age will now have to be debated in parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yBUcH4I

Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?

Two days after the vote, the country's king has had to extend a deadline to form a government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C9ZHkPS

Turkey Kurdish strikes: A population living in fear

After the recent bombing in Istanbul, Turkish retaliatory air strikes on Kurdish targets have left a population on edge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lUm8M4C

FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ha2jqNU

World Cup 2022: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia double gives South Americans win

Hosts Qatar open the 2022 Fifa World Cup in calamitous fashion, easily beaten by Ecuador in a humbling defeat at Al Bayt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8uhkW0F

Malaysia elects first ever hung parliament

The country is left in political limbo after no coalition gains enough seats to form a government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BpXZWG1

Ukraine war: We will rebuild, vows mayor of flattened Mariupol

The key city is occupied by Russia - but the exiled Ukrainian mayor is still making plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QDKrB0n

Club Q Colorado shooting: Five dead after attack at nightclub

The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs thanked customers who subdued the gunman on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wIqXMCL

Artemis: Nasa expects humans to live on Moon this decade

A senior official tells the BBC the Artemis missions will lead to astronauts living on the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Iw3L5B6

Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

The British prime minister has reiterated the UK's support for Ukraine on a visit to the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jS6iGNd

University of Idaho students stabbed to death in their beds

Mystery shrouds the killing of three young women and a young man in their rental home on 13 November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QeApVDs

UK PM Rishi Sunak visits President Zelensky in Kyiv

The British prime minister is making his first visit to Ukraine since taking office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xP4SB1q

Tears as first Kyiv train arrives in freed Kherson

Crowds gathered on a bridge to welcome the train as families reunited after months apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JxfVKzH

Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1cv0Qbw

Taylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star

The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KzhB1E6

Wear turtlenecks to cut energy bills - Tokyo governor

Yuriko Koike says wearing turtleneck jumpers this winter will help reduce energy consumption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4pkLE8N

Theranos: Silicon Valley holds breath for Elizabeth Holmes sentencing

The case is seen as a test. Does corporate fraud in tech end with a slap on the wrist, or prison time? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B8cyqLQ

Priscilla Sitienei: Primary school pupil aged 99 dies in Kenya

Priscilla Sitienei was set to sit her final exams next week, along with her 12-year-old classmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tJPZVFD

MH17: Australia asks Russia to hand over three who downed airliner

Australia's demand comes after the men are found guilty of shooting down MH17 over eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0STLsuC

Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

Notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zfuv0HP

What awaits Brittney Griner in Russian penal colony?

The US basketball player is believed to be in a remote jail 500km (310 miles) south-east of Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZvHICnD

Ukraine war: Dashcam footage shows near-miss blast in Dnipro

Video shared on social media shows a driver narrowly avoiding being hit by an explosion in Dnipro. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tk5rPOA

Charlize Theron condemned for saying Afrikaans is dying language

The Hollywood star grew up speaking Afrikaans - many fellow South Africans are outraged by her comments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JZStVRT

Neighbours: Amazon to revive TV soap, four months after finale

Residents will move back into Ramsay Street for a new series that will start filming next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7mM6HdZ

Ukraine war: Gas plant hit in latest Russian strikes

At least four deaths are reported, days after one of the most fierce Russian bombardments of the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w4EMXxF

Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson

The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, amid reports of atrocities in the liberated city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v2ybwzJ

Malta moves to ease EU's last total ban on abortion

The reform would allow doctors to terminate a pregnancy if a mother's life or health were at risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5nmxCE3

Ukraine war: What happened in Poland missile blast?

Last night, a missile landed in Poland, killing two people - here's what we know so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j3qFhdX

How missiles in Europe dominated a Bali summit

The best efforts of the G20 organisers were no match for news from a war half a world away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Cf8VQY

Nasa Artemis I rocket blasts off in historic launch

Artemis I is Nasa's most powerful rocket ever and is part of a plan to return humans to the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gTeEa6J

Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQVaqsJ

Climate change: Brazil's Lula to return to world stage at COP27

The Brazilian president-elect is expected to say his country is a global player on climate again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/klpzbGK

Nigeria's President Buhari vows to punish killers of local chief in Imo state

President Muhammadu Buhari says the gunmen in Imo state will face the "full wrath of the law". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/STUZypj

Zero-Covid curbs spark unrest in Guangzhou, China

Protesters overturn a police car and tear down Covid control barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T9UZ5Cf

Kyiv attacked as world leaders meet at G20

Attacks are also reported in other cities, including Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LAbkfVe

Mondrian painting sells for record $51m at auction

A 1930s painting by the Dutch artist has sold for $51m (£43m) in New York - a record for his work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bduvjJY

Ancient fish teeth reveal earliest sign of cooking

Tests on fish remains found in Israel suggest man first cooked far earlier than previously thought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aFvrIo9

China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain

Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aIGQpo5

Ukraine war: Zambia demands answers for death of student Lemekhani Nyirenda

Lemekhani Nyirenda was serving a nine-year prison sentence when he went off to fight for Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4N10IyU

Can the UK-France crackdown on Channel smugglers work?

There is no silver bullet, the UK says - but resources on the French coastline are having some effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yjuiHmU

Istiklal Street: Istanbul's beating heart reels from deadly blast

Locals are returning to Istiklal Street, the busy thoroughfare where six were killed on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vm5DGRi

Afghanistan: Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments

Afghan judges are told to enforce Islamic law that may include public executions and stoning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ucQxPsI

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gvxhend

Kherson: President Zelensky visits liberated city

The regional capital was liberated on Friday after being taken by Russia in March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/npxI2Sy

EK Janaki Ammal: The 'nomad' flower scientist India forgot

EK Janaki Ammal studied a wide range of flowering plants in a career spanning almost 60 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yLtfEj6

Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bPsOHch

US midterms: Republicans blame Trump and McConnell for poor showing

Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell get heat from colleagues after the Democrats keep control of the Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5PYnAaw

Ukraine war: Kherson curfew and river ban in security crackdown

Ukraine moves quickly to maintain order in Kherson, facing Russian troops across the Dnipro river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LVPxlfe

Remembrance Sunday: The King leads Cenotaph ceremony

A two-minute silence across the UK at 11:00 GMT honoured servicemen and women lost in past conflicts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UZaNwxK

Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n8eusFL

People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain

Firefighters helped people who were trapped after heavy rain in Valencia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NFLZdaS

Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bw2TzV8

Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EpJ6Dd9

Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'

Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oAKlEBP

Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vAK0PMt

Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia

The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0TDrPyR

US midterms: Local Kentucky races decided by coin toss

Local elections were also held across the country on Tuesday, some with unusual tiebreaker methods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NIATPzK

Putin can’t escape fallout from Russian retreat in Ukraine

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the mood in Russia following its army's withdrawal from Kherson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Ilaevb

Crypto firm FTX collapses into bankruptcy

Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ixpDZ7Y

Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage

Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron's top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KRqHD8I

Space shuttle Challenger: Debris found by divers

The spacecraft broke up shortly after take off in 1986, killing all seven people on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NhYwGbT

Itaewon crush: Officer under investigation found dead at home

An officer accused of covering up Seoul's police failings was found in his home, in a suspected suicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1HxBCn4

Kherson: As Russia retreats, Ukrainians still fear a trap

"I learnt not to believe a word the Russians say," one resident tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Bt7arT

Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from Kabul parks

A spokesman claims Islamic laws were being flouted as women are further excluded from public life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V9210zH

Salto de Castro: Spanish village on sale for €260,000

With 44 homes, a hotel and a church, an uninhabited town on the Portuguese border is on the market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xv7QMO8

Ebola outbreak in Uganda: Mubende, a district under lockdown

The BBC got rare access to Mubende, one of the two districts at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AuF2TLU

Hurricane Nicole: Rare November tropical storm hits land in Florida

Evacuation orders in place as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall before weakening to a tropical storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lTV1Izu

Sriwijaya Air crash which killed 62 people blamed on throttle and pilot error

The slow reaction of pilots to a throttle failure contributed to the 2021 crash that killed 62 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rh10bBz

France calls time on anti-jihadist Operation Barkhane in Sahel

President Macron said some troops would remain in the region, but under new arrangements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YMzXjTd

Twitter lays off staff at its only Africa office in Ghana

The staff tell the BBC they are insulted after receiving an email about the need for cost cutting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/En3jC2u

Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family demand proof of life

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have not heard from him since Sunday, when he started refusing water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ys7xLb5

2023 Rugby World Cup: French prosecutors search headquarters

Financial prosecutors search the headquarters of France's 2023 Rugby World Cup organisers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AgFutLe

US midterms: Misleading election claims fact-checked

Several false and unsubstantiated rumours have circulated online during the US midterm elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oGNFwap

Danushka Gunathilaka: Cricketer choked, raped woman, police allege

Danushka Gunathilaka was in Australia for the T20 World Cup when he was arrested on four counts of rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qS4wmVG

Bulgarian policeman shot dead patrolling Turkish border for migrants

A Bulgarian officer was shot by suspected migrant traffickers on the Turkish border, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dh4xy9q

Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king appeals in row with former lover

Juan Carlos's lawyers say he should be granted legal immunity, as his former mistress seeks damages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bMXJxEN

Mexico prosecutors accused of covering up woman's murder

An investigation is under way into how a 27-year-old woman died after conflicting post-mortems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8ctfUDX

Men sentenced to death for rape and torture freed

The Supreme Court cleared three men of gang rape and murder in a case that made headlines in 2012. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oMKtQO3

COP27: Barbados PM Mia Mottley's plea to rich nations

Prime Minister Mia Mottley calls for more funding to help poorer nations fight climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k7iMGyu

Boca Juniors 1-2 Racing Club: Ten sent off as Champions Trophy final ends early

Ten players are sent off as Racing Club win a Champions Trophy final that ends early because Boca Juniors have only six players on the pitch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hoOlRnL

Powerball: Lotto rises to $1.9bn world record prize with no jackpot winner

The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292.2 million, with no winner in more than three months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hrZ5oAX

COP27 shines spotlight on Egypt's political prisoners

Human rights activists are highlighting the plight of Alaa Abdel Fattah and thousands of others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZJ05rwu

Syria war: White Helmets accuse Russia over deadly strikes on camps

First responders say nine civilians were killed when rockets hit three camps in opposition-held Idlib. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ujG5cEM

Dominican Republic floods: At least six killed in rains

The capital, Santo Domingo, and its surroundings are the areas worst affected by the torrential rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VF9DGt2

Imran Khan: Pakistan's top court orders police to investigate shooting

Pakistan's government denies claims by the former PM that it was behind the shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NpDMYod

Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jkUPozC

Aaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter blames "addiction and mental illness" for the death of his sibling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iTGFato

US midterms: How BBC's voter profiles were shown hate and disinformation online

The BBC's Marianna Spring investigates what voters are being recommended online at a turbulent time for US politics from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AmYqBF9

Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CxujOpK

COP27: Jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah begins 'water strike'

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have urged Rishi Sunak to secure his release at the COP27 climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5eK0jrH

Ukraine war: Kyiv Mayor Klitschko warns of evacuations if power lost

Millions of Ukrainians have intermittently lost electricity and water after Russian air strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KYvwzUp

Powerball: Lotto rises to $1.9bn world record prize with no jackpot winner

The odds of winning Monday's jackpot are one in 292.2 million, with no winner in more than three months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FNP3uox

Climate change: Expert says just saying no to fossil fuel doesn't work

Prof Myles Allen uses a lump of coal to explain how burning fossil fuels results in global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jyl9aog

Tanzanian plane crash-lands into Lake Victoria off Bukoba

The plane was carrying 43 people, 26 of whom have been rescued and sent to hospital, a local official told the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pJct57G

Afghan female student injured in suicide attack passes university entrance exams

Fatemeh Amiri lost an eye and suffered severe injuries when a bomber struck a tuition centre in Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AXQHijC

Jordan Bardella: French National Rally has new leader to replace Le Pen

Jordan Bardella, 27, is the first National Rally leader not to come from the Le Pen family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wWJjUZh

Russian nightclub fire: At the scene of blaze that left at least 13 dead

At least 13 people died in the blaze which investigators believe started after a man fired a flare gun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ioNdIbP

Kostroma: Deadly fire in Russian bar started by 'flare gun'

Authorities say 13 people died in a club in Kostroma after a man fired a flare gun on the dance floor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uaS5ls1

Could this be the world's smallest pony?

Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pxytMZE

Imran Khan speaks publicly for first time since surviving shooting

In his first comments since the attack, Pakistan's former PM says two shooters tried to kill him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VfXzA9L

Tom Barrack: Jury acquits top Trump aide of acting as foreign agent

Tom Barrack was accused of being the "eyes, ears and the voice" of the United Arab Emirates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vGfDamC

Peru: Tourists detained on river boat in oil protests

Around 70 tourists, including some from the UK, were on a boat stopped by an indigenous group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XUJEsI0

Tigray: Rare view inside a hidden war

There has been a communications blackout in Ethiopa's Tigray region since the start of the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZyGCXLu

David Icke: Conspiracy theorist banned from Netherlands

The conspiracy theorist will be denied entry for two years, as officials say he could threaten public order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xpQe7iM

Iran security forces and state media cover up protester's death - source

They falsely claim the man was killed by rioters, in the latest such cover-up, BBC Persian finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KHiqCsa

Blank Panther: Wakanda Forever cast arrive at London's premiere

Stars of the film including Michaela Coel, Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong'o are on the red carpet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0jh3WbS

Ethiopia civil war: Tigray truce a triumph PM Abiy Ahmed

Huge concessions have been made by Tigray leaders to end a two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OHcGMsB

Itaewon crush: 'It could have been me'

Jessica says her dream two-week holiday with friends turned into a scary experience in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9XYKPmi

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan carried to car after shooting

Pakistan's former prime minister was wounded in the leg during a march in Wazirabad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S9lXFu8

Lena Horne first black actress to have Broadway theatre named in her honour

Civil rights campaigner Lena Horne battled racial segregation to win a major Hollywood film contract . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EV79nJd

Hadis Najafi: Iran police clash with mourners of female protester

Thousands tried to reach the grave of Hadis Najafi, who became a symbol of anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CeU1ALd

US pharmacies agree to pay $10bn in opioids lawsuit

Local governments and others who had brought more than 3,000 lawsuits must now decide whether to accept the deals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dFnRkCL

Tear gas fired by Indonesia police blamed for deadly football match crush, report says

The use of tear gas was the main cause of the Malang tragedy last month, Indonesia's commission says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/supL9cR

China Covid: Lockdown delayed potentially lifesaving treatment for sick boy, father says

A Chinese father tells the BBC how Covid measures prevented his son from being seen in time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bqW23Ec

Day of the Dead: Celebrations return in full to Mexico after Covid restrictions

Annual celebrations of lives of the departed are held in full for the first time since 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KH7OAli

Russia agrees to resume Ukraine grain deal

Moscow halted its support, accusing Ukraine of using the Black Sea route to attack Russia's fleet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JSznCQg

The 'superheroes' catching drug dealers in Peru

Peruvian police arrest four suspects in Lima, with officers masquerading as Marvel characters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/INkfyDn

Ecuador gang violence: Crackdown in two states after police killings

A state of emergency and curfew are introduced in two provinces after drug gangs target police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NxMYdH8

Kenya's famous matriarch elephant dies

Known for her long tusks, Dida was aged between 60 and 65 years and a major tourist attraction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EADjy4K

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist escalates hunger strike

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family fear for his life after he starts consuming only water in prison in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5AqmhMl

Ghosts, monsters and teddies attend New York Halloween parade

Thousands of New Yorkers attend the 49th annual Village Halloween Parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/odbzHCg

Man to appear in court charged with attempted murder of Nancy Pelosi husband

The man is charged with attempted murder and assault after an attack on US politician Nancy Pelosi's husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n2rl9Bc

Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/INxUPX7

Tokyo begins issuing same-sex couples partnership certificates

The move falls short of offering full marriage equality, but activists see it as a hopeful step. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5V6wdSu

Ukraine war: Grain ships leave Ukraine ports despite Russian pull-out

Ukraine says 12 vessels sail from its ports but Russia warns this is too risky after leaving a key deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VIE4xRL

Trump Organization: Criminal tax fraud trial begins in New York

The company is accused of paying untaxed perks to its top executives for 15 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MsCpnfc

US Supreme Court to weigh end to race-based college admissions

The Supreme Court's decision could radically alter how universities manage admissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dtTRjcB

South Korea Halloween crush: Who were the victims?

The stories of some of the victims who died in Saturday's tragic Halloween crush in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x5zr9kV

Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts

Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r8ht7j

Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises

Distraught parents demand answers after at least 157 children died from acute kidney injury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yVKk4t2

Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qz1Ze0L

People climb up collapsed Gujarat bridge to escape river

Footage shows people clinging onto the partially submerged suspension bridge in Gujarat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mMUWiKs

Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses

The suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat kills at least 32 people as hundreds are thrown into a river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vfPRxI0

S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'

Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rEB6Xdc

Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital

The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/socLOEt

Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3V8RdYb

Dozens in cardiac arrest in Halloween crowds in South Korea

Videos show a number of people being treated on the street by emergency services, surrounded by large crowds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zmEeQLD

Guantanamo Bay: US releases oldest detainee Saif Ullah Paracha

Saif Ullah Paracha, 75, returns to Pakistan amid a US push to release uncharged detainees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Wf5vhE

'Massive' drone attack on Black Sea Fleet - Russia

Russia accuses Ukraine of a major drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port of Sevastopol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lH8WVUp

Australian families of IS fighters repatriated from Syrian camp

The UN says women and children living in the camps are enduring conditions amounting to torture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/95hnTMo

The Philippines battered by storm Nalgea floods and landslides

The tropical storm caused flooding and landslides which have killed at least 45 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rYdsCpT

Aerial video shows Nancy Pelosi's home after attack

Footage shows police standing outside the home of Nancy Pelosi after her husband was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rv65MfI

James Webb telescope's ghostly 'Pillars of Creation'

The new super space observatory captures another stunning view of star birth far from Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l7spo1B

The crash dummy aimed at protecting women drivers

Researchers in Sweden are close to completing an industry-first average female crash test dummy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7He2G13

Nancy Pelosi's husband 'violently assaulted' after break-in

An assailant broke into the couple's California home on Friday morning, a statement says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dPWfMpr

Russia ends civilian pull-out before Kherson battle

An eight-day operation ends in Kherson city as Russian officials prepare for a Ukrainian attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tsLWIdx

Taiwan invites Chinese vets to treat beloved panda

Tuan Tuan was gifted to Taiwan by Beijing in 2008, but relations have soured between the neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0bHxGmv

Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1OIaLfj

Unusually warm weather for France and Spain

Bathers enjoy water temperatures of up to 21C on the French Riviera as October ends with a mild spell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M68Lqf0

Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami

Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nryYO7F

Poland demolishes Soviet-era monuments

The statues were torn down in response to a law that prohibits totalitarian regimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZYMCLsJ

China Covid: Videos emerge of rare protests in Tibet

Clips on social media show hundreds protesting in one of the most tightly-guarded places in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FKmnSgl

Iran protests escalate as crackdown continues

Iran sees one of the biggest scales of demonstrations yet, as authorities struggle to contain them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wy3mdMN

Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks

Pope Francis was answering a question about how best to navigate the digital world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U2Gs0tO

Germany plans to legalise recreational cannabis

In the EU only Malta has legalised recreational cannabis, while the Dutch tolerate limited use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vt7xg1u

Putin watches first Russian nuclear drill since invasion of Ukraine

The exercises come as Russia makes unsubstantiated claims that Ukraine plans to use a "dirty bomb". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hdDwYNH

Turkey arrests doctors' chief for 'terror propaganda'

Sebnem Fincanci is held after calling for an inquiry into claims that the army used chemical weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vy3AY8N

Paraguay rebel: Anger as body taken into jail for farewell

The body of a Paraguayan rebel leader was taken into prison for his jailed sister to bid farewell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RLvzFD4

Iran protests: Mourners defy police to gather at Mahsa Amini's grave

A crowd of protesters defy riot police to mark 40 days since Mahsa Amini's death in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vfbJjz2

Mercedes-Benz becomes latest Western company to pull out of Russia

The company said it did not expect the move to have a significant effect on profitability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L1I7moa

Texas synagogue siege: US gun supplier jailed for almost eight years

Henry "Michael" Dwight Williams sold the gun to Faisal Akram just days before a siege at a synagogue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J4Qj5nb

Adidas cuts ties with rapper Kanye West

The fashion giant said it does "not tolerate antisemitism" after the rapper's recent remarks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i1LSPto

Ethiopia civil war: Warring sides begin peace talks

These are the first formal negotiations since the devastating conflict began nearly two years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oEP47Qw

Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children

Such incidents are not uncommon in Uganda where boarding school dormitories can be overcrowded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YDA9yoU

Hundreds rescued from Indonesia boat fire

At least 14 were killed when the top deck off the vessel caught fire after leaving Kupang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o26GqiW

Chad protests: How have things got to this point?

Following nationwide protests, reporter Ishaq Khalid explains how Chad has got to this point. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z20IyYv

Krasovsky: Russia bans 'burn Ukrainian kids' TV presenter

Russian state TV suspends a famous presenter - but its anti-Ukrainian rhetoric continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bgem2uM

Ukraine war: Russian forces preparing to defend Kherson, says Ukrainian spy chief

Ukraine had suggested some Russian units were leaving Kherson, a city that fell early in the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6LQHhFY

Erfan Rezaei: Iran protester shot dead after removing poster - source

Security forces allegedly killed Erfan Rezaei, 21, after he tore down a photo of the supreme leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EbuK3IO

Myanmar crisis: 50 killed in air raid on Kachin rebels, reports say

Villagers said there was no warning before the air force dropped bombs on a concert in Kachin state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cl9szA7

Michigan school shooting: Teenager pleads guilty to killing classmates

The gunman, 16, faces 24 charges, including four counts of first-degree murder and one count of terrorism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PuCWvBr

Ukraine war: Russian spy chief blames West for nuclear tension

The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service falsely accuses the West of nuclear war threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JAEjbZl

Paraguay rebel leader Villalba killed in clash with army

Osvaldo Villalba was the main leader of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), a Marxist rebel group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uilr4xp

Arshad Sharif killing: Prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya

Arhsad Sharif was killed by Kenyan police officers in what they say was a case of mistaken identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SVgjF13

Hollywood reflects on MeToo impact as new Weinstein trial begins

How have the revelations behind Harvey Weinstein's court cases changed how Hollywood works? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ijy0YK8

Diwali 2022: India celebrates the festival with a dazzling display of lights

Millions of Indians are illuminating their surroundings with lamps and fireworks to celebrate the festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wTOX0vQ

New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fOyUZM

Salman Rushdie has lost sight in one eye, agent Andrew Wylie says

Literary agent Andrew Wylie gives an update on the novelist's health two months after his stabbing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nPKflUr

China congress: Xi cements power by packing top team with loyalists

The Chinese leader moves into a historic third term in power in a break from decades-long tradition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FvLy5Kl

Russian fighter plane crashes in Siberian city of Irkutsk

The Sukhoi Su-30 military jet was on a test flight when it came down in Irkutsk, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WcUeivD

Ukraine war: The cost of occupation in Kherson

As Ukraine retakes territory, villagers tell the BBC about their precarious survival under Russian rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q3g95xY

Xi Jinping's party is just getting started

China did not want another Mao, but the party did little to stop the rise of a more powerful leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xn3Qtr

How the first report from Belsen concentration camp shocked the world

In April 1945, the BBC’s Richard Dimbleby was the first reporter to enter the liberated Belsen concentration camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O8KuXjS

Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qwHJ9aG

Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VDOHuEQ

Your pictures on the theme of 'empty spaces'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BTUgoim

Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34weMg7

Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ORiEuFC

Hu Jintao: The mysterious exit of China's former leader from party congress

Why was Hu Jintao asked to leave the stage at the end of China's Communist Party congress? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RFZ1DaO

Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities

Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine's energy grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U61RV05

Spain lifts final Covid rules for UK travellers

British holidaymakers will no longer have to provide Covid or vaccination status to get into Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gh4svne

The downfall of Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon, a right-wing media personality-turned-Trump adviser, is back in court once again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gCF218P

The flying car that could turn into a biplane

An American start-up reveals a novel design, but what is the future of flying cars? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5KUkynS

Steve Bannon enters court, talks of 'illegitimate regime'

The former Trump adviser walked past protestors yelling 'traitor' before speaking to media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/175NT2u

Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of plot to blow up dam

Ukraine's leader warns of a "large-scale disaster" if Russia targets the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/24kN6qC

Italy on verge of new government despite row

Far-right Giorgia Meloni could be sworn in as PM soon, despite a row with ally Silvio Berlusconi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0nTiuAy

Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others after they accused him of cheating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fqWNRHY

New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit

The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zR7wBps

Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i3P6xMh

Qatar scandal: Exclusive BBC interview on trauma of invasive medical examinations

British and Australian women speak out about their trauma following invasive medical examinations by Qatari officials in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JhabBtW

China anger over death of girl, 14, sent to Covid quarantine

Footage of the teenager visibly ill have sparked anger online - relatives say pleas for help were ignored. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6U059Sq

Giraffe kills toddler in South Africa game park

Giraffes are not usually aggressive except when females are protecting their calves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ubiW3Pq

Israel’s balancing act over Ukraine grows trickier after drone strikes

Israel has refrained from providing Ukraine with weapons in a bid to maintain relations with Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uIflsWE

Ukrainian troops under close gunfire

War in eastern Ukraine involves not only artillery strikes, but close combat, as the BBC's Jonathan Beale finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HACD46i

Sweden ditches 'feminist foreign policy'

The new foreign minister said the label had become more important than its content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5IhbBql

Asra Panahi: Iran schoolgirl died after being beaten by security forces, teachers say

Security forces allegedly attacked Asra Panahi, 15, after she refused to sing a pro-establishment song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UeycBHZ

Anna May Wong: Actress becomes first Asian American on US currency

She will appear as part of an effort to feature notable women on American quarters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pdIEUaT

Ukraine war: Russia begins evacuation from Kherson in south

Thousands of civilians and officials will be moved in Kherson region because of Ukraine's offensive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FKyNSW4

Liz Truss: What the world is saying about UK turmoil

BBC reporters around the globe explain how the political and economic upheaval is being viewed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XkpIOhU

Germany fires cybersecurity chief 'over Russia ties'

Arne Schönbohm is accused of being too close to Russia through an association he helped set up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dIRM7of

Saudi court jails US citizen for 16 years over critical tweets - family

Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested after travelling to Riyadh to see his family, his son says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SuD1Zr5

Japan heritage worker backs car into oldest toilet at Kyoto temple

The man, whose job is to help preserve cultural heritage, mistakenly reversed into the toilet, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TjgOtfx

Kanjuruhan stadium: Indonesia to demolish site of arena disaster

More than 130 people died at the Kanjuruhan stadium after police fired tear gas, causing a stampede. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CnekWs0

Ethiopia civil war: Federal army seizes strategic city of Shire

The fighting over Shire comes as concerns rise about the civilian impact of the 23-month civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xk2HRx7

Colombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years

Daniel Rendón Herrera led a paramilitary army and smuggled 80 tonnes of cocaine to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZgbuAQ4

East Africa hit by drought, yet Kenya's Lake Turkana is flooding

Kenya's Lake Turkana is expanding rapidly despite four failed rainy seasons, devastating livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SH2PWZu

Iran rock climber Elnaz Rekabi competes without hijab

Elnaz Rekabi defied Iranian law by not wearing a hijab when she took part in an event in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bkhNB7Y

Paris shocked by murder of Lola, 12, found in box

October 17, 2022

The schoolgirl's body was found in a container in the courtyard of her apartment building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O2MFPS5

Ulf Kristersson: Swedish parliament elects new PM backed by far right

October 17, 2022

Ulf Kristersson forms a centre-right coalition, but with a far-right party wielding significant influence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UQg6eKr

Kanye West to buy right-wing platform Parler

October 17, 2022

Ye "will never have to fear being removed from social media again", Parler boss George Farmer posts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I8oMun4

Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked

A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pdzSuKZ

How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ww6hvTO

Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fzGwFyo

Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments

The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E6r5KuM

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Civilian bloodbath warning as offensive escalates

Cities in Tigray are reportedly being carpet bombed as food and medical supplies are running out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nTWF6Ym

China Communist Party Congress: What matters to people in Beijing?

As China's Communist Party Congress kicks off in Beijing, people tell the BBC what they want from the event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ai5tGJ3

Greece: Vehicles dragged into the sea as flash floods hit Crete

At least one person is killed as heavy rains hit the Greek island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uMeEJc4

BioNTech: Could Covid vaccine technology crack cancer?

BioNTech's mRNA cancer trials started long before the pandemic, and have shown some early encouraging signals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QCyqDrN

Tunisia: Thousands from rival political parties protest against President Kais Saied

Protesters denounced the president as an autocrat and also highlighted food and fuel shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jc8vSYF

'I saved for 30 years to see the Titanic'

Since she was a child, Renata has longed to see the wreck of the famous ocean liner which sank in 1912. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QiFhaZb

The Ikea-style flat-pack home for refugees

A shelter for displaced people that comes in a flat-pack and takes a few hours to assemble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dL7tle4

Kyiv told to save electricity after Russian missile strike

A power installation near Ukraine's capital was heavily damaged by another Russian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zc2Kq8h

Funeral for girl and father after Irish explosion

The funeral of Creeslough victims Robert Garwe and his daughter Shauna Flanagan-Garwe has taken place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0ArcbVH

Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state

More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7GeAKiN

Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video

Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TBXNkso

Haiti: People will die as country nears breaking point - UN

The country is paralysed by a gang violence crisis crippling its basic food and water supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SX075aB

Beyond Meat executive exits after biting incident

Douglas Ramsey was suspended from his post last month after he was accused of biting a man's nose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I13MSF6

Zanzibar swimming crabs deaths being investigated

Thousands of dead swimming crabs have washed up on the beaches of the Tanzanian islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r36CQjl

Crimea bridge: Russia 'to repair blast damage by July 2023'

The Russian government says work on the vital blast-hit bridge must be finished by July 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AcwazZC

Study links coronavirus lockdowns to birth rate drop in Europe

January 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bilpq7j

Kherson: Russia to evacuate civilians from occupied region as Ukraine advances

Civilians in the Russian-occupied Kherson region are urged to "save themselves" from Ukrainian rockets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/akMAEIr

Alex Jones: 'Moment of reckoning' for Infowars conspiracist

The Infowars host faces huge damages - but will it make a difference to online lies? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oO4VUSC

Ukraine war: Trapped boy rescued after Mykolaiv shelling

Video shows the boy being pulled out from the rubble in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y2izG7V

Malala Yousafzai visits Pakistan after deadly floods

The activist travelled to the country for the second time, since she was shot by the Taliban in 2012. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jG0rCmP

US inflation rises more than expected in September

Efforts to tame inflation in the US have pushed up the dollar and global borrowing costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ITDMorf

Mexico Congress votes to keep military on streets

The vote means that the army looks set to continue carrying out public security duties until 2028. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sjno1I

'Rare' Roman mosaic found in Rastan, Syria

Officials say the 1,600-year-old panel depicting classical myths is the most complete of its kind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v3tqyQ0

Gas taps can be still turned on to EU, says Vladimir Putin

The Russian president says the "ball is in the EU's court", but Germany quickly rejects the offer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7j1eZ9R

Lab-grown brain cells play video game Pong

Australian and UK researchers grow brain cells in a lab that have learned to play a 1970s video game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WVEZQvM

Parkland shooting: Jury to begin deliberations on sentencing

Nikolas Cruz, 24, pleaded guilty in October last year to 17 counts of murder and attempted murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VACyJ1t

Pedro Castillo: Peru's embattled president faces fresh legal battle

Peru's attorney general has filed a complaint against Pedro Castillo, which could lead to his suspension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vb3Y0jN

Khloe Kardashian has 'rare' tumour removed from face

The 38-year-old says she's shared her story to encourage fans to get skin cancer symptoms checked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pWTUO3I

Irish women's team apologise over pro-IRA chants

The FAI and Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw apologise for a pro-IRA chant by the team's players after the World Cup play-off win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/27CFOTM

French oil workers vote to continue strike

The stoppage at refineries, now in its third week, has led to long queues at petrol stations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CRx78Nh

Kerala murders: Two women killed in suspected human sacrifice

Police in Kerala make three arrests in connection with the murder of two women whose remains were found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BRqsIf2

Adnan Syed: All chargers dropped in Serial podcast case

Syed has spent 23 years in prison for the murder of Hae Min Lee, but has long maintained his innocence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jMoOguv

Mahathir Mohamad: Former Malaysia PM to run for office aged 97

The veteran politician first entered parliament in 1964, and has been prime minister twice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/othDgVk

Man charged with kidnap deaths of California family

Jesus Salgado is accused of kidnapping and murdering a family of four, including an eight-month-old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UbGqMgc

Switzerland discriminating against men on pension benefits, ECHR finds

The ECHR decision relating to pensions is set to cost the government millions in backdated payouts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K1vAzWd

IMF warns worst is yet to come for world economy

The International Monetary Fund said 2023 will feel like a recession for many people in a new report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R6QlshU

Storm Julia: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated

The storm travelled through Central America, causing thousands to evacuate their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OeVSqB4

New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps to reduce emissions