talent hunt

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

The plan has angered some in the agricultural sector, who say it will result in many farms closing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/82FCt9f

Nika Shakarami: Videos show Iran teenager protesting before death

Nika Shakarami's mother confirms she is the girl seen burning her headscarf on a Tehran street. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tq21yfY

Harvey Weinstein to go on trial in Los Angeles

The former movie producer, serving 23 years in jail in New York, faces 11 further charges of abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IYPqOAt

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Russia launches missiles at cities across Ukraine days after a blast damaged a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IhmyW2K

Shock and horror after Russia's wave of strikes across Ukraine

Russia's latest attacks have left shell-shocked residents and fiery debris, says Paul Adams in Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W6PQCGh

Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's family receiving death threats, cousin says

Iran is pressing relatives not to speak out, a cousin says, as protests sparked by her death continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9h8j5p2

Kanye West's Twitter and Instagram accounts locked over anti-Semitism

The rapper posted anti-Semitic messages over the weekend, leading to his accounts being suspended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ye9bFlc

Kyiv bridge: Near miss for pedestrian in missile strike

A pedestrian on Kyiv's Klitschko bridge has a narrow escape when a Russian missile hits the walkway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p6DQxXz

Crimea bridge: Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorism'

Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking the bridge to Crimea, saying it was an "act of terrorism". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OTzqUa

Ethiopia civil war: Is the country any closer to finding peace?

Both sides in the two-year long civil war in northern Ethiopia have agreed to attend peace talks in South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FYOGB9q

Galar Gdański: Three killed in Poland as wave capsizes tourist boat

Officials think a wave from a nearby tug boat turned over the barge in a river in Gdansk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/igLwSRG

Protests in Iran: Two members of security forces killed

Two members of Iran's security forces are killed in protests sparked by the death of a young woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ry3B7sd

Centaurus Mall fire: Large blaze erupts at Islamabad shopping mall

A blaze breaks out at the Centaurus Mall in the Pakistani capital but no casualties are reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C8aMIvW

Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast

Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/USenLup

Wildlife deserts nature reserve known as Europe's Amazon

Forest fires ignited by Russian shelling have devastated Ukraine's Drevlyansky reserve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OTNdBIV

Who wields the most power in Iran?

Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DTiWNVv

Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade

Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xYRvW6J

Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces

Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VaQD9Kc

Hong Kong detains first teenagers under national security law

The national security law was introduced by Beijing in 2020 to clamp down on protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b3qJyxL

Thai nursery attack: The story of the three-year-old survivor

Three-year-old Emmy was found awake, curled up next to the bodies of her classmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D1pvxFO

Letter from Africa: The Afro-punk band taking on 'whitewashed' history

The anti-colonial Kenyan musicians with a cult following who are challenging the status quo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0AhTZmO

Ukraine war: World must act now to stop Russia, says Zelensky

In a BBC interview, Ukraine's president says urgent action is needed amid Russian nuclear threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Rpu3Tq

'Raw grief' at temple after Thailand nursery attack

The BBC's Jonathan Head witnesses distressing scenes as families arrive to collect the victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5D1Aac4

Nobel Peace Prize: Moment NGO told on the phone it has won award

Oleksandra Romantsova, from the Center for Civil Liberties, responds emotionally upon learning of the award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wjJPucD

Complutense University: Spain investigates student 'whores' chants at women

Videos have circulated for days of male students chanting obscene misogynistic abuse in Madrid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kDO8p5M

Iran protests: Nika Shakarami's mother says her daughter was murdered

Officials are lying about how 16-year-old protester Nika Shakarami died, her mother says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yYsBFJx

Nobel Peace Prize 2022 winners announced

Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian civil rights campaigners are the joint winners of this year's award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yVokuvg

US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world

As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PNS97rs

EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices

At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8yfEKwR

Thailand: Nursery attack witness 'begged for mercy'

A survivor says the attacker shot at the door as children in the childcare centre were sleeping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tQBc5nb

Nika Shakarami: Iran protester's family forced to lie about death - source

State TV shows Nika Shakarami's uncle condemning the protests as a voice appears to threaten him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ruxHA7J

Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia

In Asia, super-apps are already a vital part of everyday life, with everything available at a click of a button. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AQ6geDW

Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up

US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V5B6dO7

Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains

Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vocXCm6

Oil prices set to rise as Opec countries cut output

The move, which reflects a slowing global economy, is expected to raise oil prices around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mCE5zrN

Alec Baldwin shooting: Filming to resume after Halyna Hutchins death on set

Filming of Rust will continue in January, with Halyna Hutchins' husband as an executive producer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z2kyQL0

Uganda's president sorry for son Muhoozi Kainerugaba's threat to invade Kenya

Uganda's leader embarks on a damage-control exercise after a series of bizarre tweets by his son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7JjBDke

World Cup: Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal's bid to host 2030 tournament

Uefa offers "unconditional support" as Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal in their bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rnlJoPA

Iran protests: Schoolgirls heckle paramilitary speaker

A video appears to show teenagers shouting "get lost, Basiji", as protests spread to the classroom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oex3IES

Three scientists win Nobel for 'click' chemistry

Chemistry Nobel goes to Carolyn Bertozzi, Morton Meldal, and Barry Sharpless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ieQhJEm

Uttarakhand avalanche: At least four dead and dozens missing in Indian Himalayas

The 41-strong team were practising high-altitude navigation when they were hit on their way down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fpLnK1h

North Korea: What missiles does it have?

North Korea has been conducting regular missile tests as part of its weapons development programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gik93oU

Asian Winter Games to be held in Trojena, Saudi Arabia in 2029

Saudi Arabia will host the Asian Winter Games in 2029 at a mountain resort that is currently being constructed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5mjHhGw

Ukraine war: Liberated town shows human cost of Russia's defeat

The BBC's Orla Guerin finds desolate scenes in Lyman, a town Ukraine recaptured from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vVX45lT

Iran: Teen protester Nika Shakarami's body stolen, sources say

Security forces snatched her corpse before her family could bury her, BBC Persian is told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sCRQIOW

Iran schoolgirls remove hijabs in protests against government

Dramatic scenes show teenagers waving their headscarves and chanting against clerical authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rOy2hiL

Four women to run post office and count penguins in Antarctica

The team will also monitor a colony of gentoo penguins on Goudier Island for five months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kSzeypB

WATCH: Coyote strays into California school toilets

The coyote was given the nickname "Wile E." after the Warner Brothers character. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cDvZrm9

Iran protests: Supreme leader blames unrest on US and Israel

In his first comments on the unrest, Ayatollah Khamenei accuses its enemies of planning "riots". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SqAgmfW

Chechen leader vows to send teenage sons to frontline

Ramzan Kadyrov claims his sons, aged 14,15 and 16, are well trained and ready to fight for Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MUxyDK8

Indonesia football crush: How the disaster unfolded

Distraught fans demand justice, claiming police use of tear gas triggered a crush which killed 125 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a7VNPfk

Brazil election: The presidential race is far from over

Lula and Bolsonaro go head-to-head after a closer than expected first-round result. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wUMIeQh

One Kenyan woman's journey for the father she has never known

BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ufEDQxv

Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran

Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yL9Iw0u

NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident

The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been fired. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ivpHTeK

Burkina Faso's military leader agrees to step down after coup

Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba steps down after his successor allegedly pledges to restore civilian rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ug1bfm

After chess, cheating rows rock poker and fishing

Viral videos in the US have shown a surprising card game win - and fish stuffed with weights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nSwd1qh

Scores killed at Indonesia football match

At least 125 people have died in a stadium disaster at a football match in East Java in Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qP2sQNE

London Marathon 2022: Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw win first titles in elite races

Kenya's Amos Kipruto and Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw win their maiden London Marathon titles with breakaway victories in the elite men's and women's races. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oZSDGWa

Liu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US

A closely-watched case where business titan Richard Liu was accused of rape was settled hours before trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n8B3job

King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/25ue9Fx

Formula 1 budget cap row: Mercedes and Ferrari comments 'unacceptable' - Red Bull

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he is "absolutely confident" his team did not breach Formula 1's budget cap in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8bw4ifm

Ukraine war: Russian troops forced out of eastern town Lyman

The retreat came amid fears thousands of soldiers would be encircled in Lyman, and is seen as a significant blow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b2UPAe0

Palestinian deaths toll in West Bank hits 100 this year

The deadliest tally in years comes amid a big increase in Israeli military raids. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vnewRGo

Lev Tahor: Jewish sect leaders arrested in Mexico jungle raid freed

The release is the latest twist in events surrounding the group after a dramatic breakout in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7FHUV5N

Storm Ian: Protests as Cuba capital Havana remains in darkness

Cuba's capital city lost electricity on 27 September and parts still remain in the dark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eWXoc3h

Burkina Faso coup: Ecowas condemns military takeover