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Antony Blinken: Settlements hinder Israeli-Palestinian peace

The US secretary of state says there is "a shrinking horizon of hope for the Palestinians". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a3FtxQg

Chicago prosecutor will drop sexual abuse charges against Kelly

The musician is already facing decades in prison after being convicted of sexual crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N0R3HDq

George Santos to step down from House committees

The 34-year-old Republican has faced calls to resign after admitting he fabricated parts of his CV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rybZtT5

Vistara: Italian woman 'punched and spat' on India flight

The Italian woman, who was arrested on a complaint by crew, has denied the allegations against her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pUMcbhz

Alfredo Cospito: Hunger-striking Italian anarchist moved amid protests

Alfredo Cospito has been refusing food for more than 100 days in protest at harsh prison conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CaKTBgz

Monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo in fourth suspicious incident

Two missing monkeys are the latest in a string of suspicious incidents over the past three weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1G4D2MX

French retirement age strike hits schools and trains

A new wave of protests begins across France against plans to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MiEe5t

Antony Blinken in Jerusalem: Urgent steps needed for calm

The US Secretary of State also calls for a two-state solution, following bloody attacks on Israelis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MQ6IARD

Super Bowl 57: Empire State Building trolls New York Giants and Jets

New Yorkers were not happy after the Empire State building lit up in the colours of fellow NFL side and fierce rivals the Philadelphia Eagles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pbe9Biz

Poland boosts defence spending over war in Ukraine

It is the latest European country to say it is increasing military spending as a result of the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RcKrL7M

Andrea Riseborough: Oscar nomination to be reviewed by Academy

The Academy will review Andrea Riseborough's nomination amid discussions about her campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N2g6qDS

Avalanche kills two skiers in Japan's Nagano region

An extensive search took place on Sunday after two men were reported missing following an avalanche. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VkbG5Hc

Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iV7AElY

Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Nichols' memory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FnWVskl

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EroDiZT

German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine

The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/67vGN1c

Nigeria extends deadline to exchange old cash

Long queues formed at some banks as Nigerians struggled to meet the original deadline of Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YaCzD65

Iran 'foils drone attack' on military facility in Isfahan

The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor damage to the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cGrMqSA

Tyre Nichols: Police unit is disbanded after death

The so-called Scorpion special unit will be disbanded after its officers were seen beating Mr Nichols. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a3MmCxS

Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision

The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the incident happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PO6EJkX

Downward dog is easy in this pup-filled yoga class

An animal shelter teamed up with a gym to bring some furry friends into workout classes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YwZMHCu

Police kick and punch Tyre Nichols during violent arrest in Memphis

Expletive-filled footage shows Memphis Police drag him from his car, in the moments before fatal beating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tLFXe0z

New Zealand: Auckland cleans up after 'unprecedented' floods

At least three people are killed as New Zealand's largest city is hit by record rainfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZWVACB7

Can these rocks really generate electricity?

Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N9EGjuK

Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xlV0dSg

Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vrCHm3B

Razzies 2023: Drew Barrymore calls child actor's nomination bullying

The former child actor said Ryan Keira Armstrong should never have been up for consideration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kpNXVHE

Tiny radioactive capsule goes missing in Western Australia

The tiny object contains Caesium-137, which could cause serious illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FchJLYG

New Zealand: Airport flooded and homes swamped in Auckland

New Zealand's largest city is hit by torrential rain, causing widespread flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uo4Sxpl

Haiti police riot on streets after gang attacks on officers

The protesters blame the government for not taking action over a number of gang attacks on police stations and officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t2f7VL9

Gaza's only all-girl boxing club finds a home

After training women on the beach and in a garage, Osama has now moved to a professional centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bt6zPw3

Drone footage shows extent of damage after Jenin raid

Nine Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli military raid in the occupied West bank, Palestinian officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zfRjV73

German man arrested for allegedly passing intelligence to Russia

The suspect is believed to have been involved in a scheme to pass German intelligence to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/upHbOMr

US investigating Southwest Airlines over holiday travel chaos

Officials investigate whether it knowingly scheduled more flights than it could handle last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VR2xdNC

Colombian drug lord Otoniel pleads guilty in US court

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, also known as Otoniel, led Colombia's Gulf cartel before his arrest in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gx7QIY8

Lucky escape after bus plunges into Turkey lake

CCTV shows the driver lose control of the steering wheel in an accident that left no-one seriously hurt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rwmlNzX

Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in Jenin

The heaviest death toll in months comes as troops battle militants in the flashpoint West Bank town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QiLk4B5

Moscow Helsinki Group: Russia's oldest human rights organisation told to close

The Moscow Helsinki Group was founded in 1976 to monitor rights abuses in the Soviet Union. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kwRT9eX

Millions brace for bad weather day after destructive tornado

Forecasters predict heavy snow in many areas, with a tornado watch in effect in the South. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TIslZK7

Peru protests: President calls for 'truce' after clashes

Dina Boluarte says radical groups are behind the ongoing demonstrations calling for her to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LKv2Wj8

Ukraine welcomes German tank move as 'first step'

Germany's decision to send tanks to Ukraine follows weeks of pressure from Kyiv and Western allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R3n6K2d

Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qWlirOM

JNU: India students angry after screening of BBC Modi documentary blocked

Students say power was cut to prevent them showing the film which has riled India's government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NOPVgwS

Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'

Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cr8f5HR

Tanks for Ukraine: Germany to send Leopard 2s and allow others to export - reports

Germany has been under pressure over its reluctance to send the battle tanks to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n5kHeKG

Classified documents found at Mike Pence's home

Documents have been found at the former US vice-president's home in the latest secret paper discovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cTySeoO

Musk's Boring Company shows off tunnels under Las Vegas

The BBC's James Clayton visited the tunnel network carrying passengers in Tesla cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/khpwuOS

Beirut blast investigator charges key figures after long suspension

Judge Tarek Bitar unexpectedly restarts his probe after a 13-month suspension amid legal challenges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xWOSbTP

Afghanistan: Freezing weather kills at least 124 people

Relief operations are hampered by the Taliban's ban on Afghan women helping with aid efforts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Sy8vm6

Oscar nominations 2023: Top Gun leads sequels surge

These films and actors could feature in Tuesday's nominations - where a few records could be broken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Z1AfnL

Israel probes death of Palestinian who was pepper-sprayed and shot

Ahmad Kahla was killed by Israeli troops after a tussle at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ds16IX0

Afghan professor: 'If they kill me, I won't stay silent'

Men must stand up and defend the rights of Afghan women and girls, a professor at a Kabul university says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZkblsuV

Lavrov visit to South Africa: Pandor defends joint Russia-China military exercise

South Africa has the right to conduct such exercises with its "friends", the foreign minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8jCBR6a

Monterey Park shooting: Armed police enter white van

The suspect was found dead inside the van, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5LMByaX

Beyoncé divides fans with Dubai Atlantis Royal live show

Some have questioned the US singer's decision to perform given the LGBT rights record in the UAE. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o4XzE0C

Japan PM says country on the brink over falling birth rate

Fumio Kishida says Japan is on the brink of not being able to function due to its falling birth rate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9JyQzqX

Spain gang bust: Ukrainians exploited in illegal tobacco operation

Spanish police say Ukrainian refugees worked long hours to mass-produce counterfeit cigarettes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VcBm1jx

Police surround white van after Monterey Park shooting

Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were shot dead in Monterey Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wQVeNl8

Ukraine war: Resilient civilians return to liberated town of Lyman

Ukrainian civilians are returning to Lyman, close to the front line, despite the threat of strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/COQxaTN

Police: Early info suggests California suspect is Asian male

Authorities give an update after 10 people were shot dead in the city of Monterey Park, California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pDBKECm

Jacinda Ardern abuse 'abhorrent', says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins

Chris Hipkins vows to protect his family from the treatment his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, received. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NnEizxO

First woman pastor in Holy Land ordained

Palestinian Sally Azar became the region's first female church leader at an event in Jerusalem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l67qZnN

River Drina: 'Embarrassment' of beauty spot's carpet of plastic waste

Video shows the extent of River Drina's floating waste - an activist says it's been like it for 20 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ibMgcPC

Turkey condemns 'vile' Sweden Quran-burning protest

Turkey earlier called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister Pal Jonson over the planned protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KREOuln

Buzz Aldrin marries for the fourth time, aged 93

The former US astronaut, who was the second man on the moon, married his partner in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XDWq4oj

Should China worry about its shrinking population?

Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NyMYL7O

Ukraine war: The 'constant risk' for ministers travelling by helicopter

The death of senior officials in a crash near Kyiv is a reminder of the dangers of helicopter travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xcXANRb

Syria camps: Canada to repatriate 23 citizens

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is among the people who will return to Canada from Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ObY9wWF

Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed

Last week's mass kidnapping in an area hit by a militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BbqL5Ne

US judge fines Donald Trump nearly $1m for Clinton lawsuit

The judge called the March 2022 lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others "frivolous". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R5Ixu0H

Sierra Leone passes landmark law on women's rights

Women will now have to make up at least 30% of public and private sector jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9nyPg0a

Andrew Tate: Romania court extends police detention for influencer and brother

Influencer Andrew Tate will stay in custody until 27 February after a Romanian court extends his detention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1aRh82U

Lebanon MPs sit in as 11th vote for president fails

The MPs, who spent the night without electricity, vow to stay put until the crisis is solved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OTnFm1B

Afghanistan: Some Taliban open to women's rights talks - top UN official

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammad has been meeting Taliban officials amid a deepening crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HR3TUSe

Why anti-abortion activists still march on Washington

The 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision gave rise to one of the largest anti-abortion marches in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LmMpjav

Flames engulf slum village in South Korea

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the slum in South Korea's capital, Seoul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y1gR96A

Tanzanian killed in Ukraine: We told him not to go

Nemes Tarimo, who was in prison in Russia, joined the Wagner Group to get a pardon, his family says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vImKFb0

Bafta nominations 2023: All Quiet On The Western Front leads with 14

Netflix's All Quiet On The Western Front receives 14 nominations ahead of the ceremony in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fPSMCFz

Bafta best film nominations in 30 seconds

All Quiet On The Western Front leads the Bafta nominations for 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IYwVUvm

Stained pillow seized at US murder suspect's home

The police are yet to find a murder weapon or a motive for the murders of four university students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WrVSRav

Ukraine war: German tanks for Ukraine depend on US approval

The German Chancellor is under pressure to supply tanks to Ukraine, but will not do so without US approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EekaFWH

Julian Sands: British actor identified as hiker missing in southern California

Julian Sands, 65, was last seen hiking in the San Gabriel mountains last week during bad weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PGdgOJh

Germany says it is no longer reliant on Russian energy

New sources of energy mean Germany is no longer dependent on Russia, Germany's finance minister said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jSKZMfg

Ukriane: Scene of devastation after Brovary helicopter crash

Ukraine's interior minister and a child were among those killed when a helicopter came down near Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6wIFXA5

Ruslan Obiang Nsue: Equatorial Guinea president's son arrested over plane's sale

The son of Equatorial Guinea's president orders his half-brother's arrest over the sale of a jet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/abDq1VF

Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows

Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn as tech firms scale back from Covid growth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MCmIchy

Snooker match-fixing investigation - 10 Chinese players charged by WPBSA

Ten Chinese players face match-fixing charges as snooker's governing body investigates the sport's biggest corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0QEHZ8m

WATCH: Kyiv helicopter crash blaze filmed through flat window

Some residents in Brovary filmed the devastating fire through their flat window. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A72kzl1

Elon Musk begins trial over Tesla tweet that cost him $20m

Shareholders are suing the Tesla CEO over a 2018 tweet saying he had the funds to take the firm private. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YIMqRKd

Matteo Messina Denaro: How Mafia boss was caught on a visit to a clinic

Italian police arrested Matteo Messina Denaro as he walked from a clinic to a cafe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YMWEqbk

Zelenska: Not all leaders using influence for good

The Ukrainian delegation hopes to build support for the country at the Davos meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wcea8DB

Martin Luther King's son defends new statue amid criticism

It depicts the hug Dr King shared with Coretta Scott King after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l0C5wS3

Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba's funeral takes place

Edwin's Chiloba's killing drew widespread condemnation but police have not yet given a motive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bt0eO6u

Nepal air crash: Who were the victims?

A keen Australian cyclist, a Korean soldier and his son and a local singer were among those on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C2fIzQ1

Ukraine yellow kitchen: Shock at image of apartment wrecked by strike

The stark images shows a family kitchen with its external wall ripped off by a Russian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QLzlJ4B

Siamak Namazi: American jailed in Iran begins hunger strike

Siamak Namazi tells President Biden he is protesting against the failure of the US to bring him home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5NRfmWu

Burna Boy and Asake dominate African music awards

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid win at the All Africa Music Awards, while Asake says his prize is a dream come true. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZOl7DcV

Lützerath: German police oust climate activists after clashes near coal mine

Riot police remove protesters trying to stop the expansion of a coal mine in western Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bhG1OxL

Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso

People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dzfay0v

Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5qs1MLK

Nepal mourns victims of worst air disaster in decades

At least 68 people died when a Yeti airlines flight crashed on its approach to the tourist town Pokhara. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Efgwrly

The man who first discovered plastic in the ocean

In 1971 Edward Carpenter discovered plastic floating about in the Atlantic Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qGnIfub

Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea sign Ukraine forward from Shakhtar Donetsk

Chelsea complete the signing of Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on an eight-and-a-half year deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ANZ6ecF

Video appears to show Nepal plane moments before crash

The plane can be seen making a sudden sharp turn on its side as it descends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gDcIjK3

Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure

Several cities were struck, including Dnipro, where an apartment block was hit killing at least five. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9tBp2ef

California's hydro-climate whiplash explained

From droughts and wildfires to floods and landslides - why extreme weather may be the new norm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GFblaEr

Romanian police seize luxury cars from Andrew Tate's property

Vehicles including a Rolls-Royce, BMW and Mercedes were taken away from the detained influencer's home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1dM3gFT

Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied

Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7lf0dMq

Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed

The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as "barbaric". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZXVmRwo

Brazil riots: Brasília's ex-security chief arrested on return to city

Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil's congress on 8 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zYZcbWj

Peru protests: President Boluarte 'will not resign' despite weeks of violence

Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/82MZ3VT

Elvis actor Austin Butler thanks Presley family at Golden Globes

Austin Butler thanked Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley after winning a Golden Globe for playing Elvis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qc9kBgs

Trump Organization fined $1.6m for tax fraud

Jurors had found the Trump Organization guilty of fraud and falsifying business records last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vwlAQac

Lisa Marie Presley: How she turned personal tragedy into hope

The late singer and daughter of Elvis Presley wrote and sang about her grief and struggles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wDt4mBV

Nigeria police made to scrap sacking of unmarried pregnant officers

The case was brought to court by a police officer who was dismissed in 2021 after getting pregnant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LKwPVx3

FAA outage: Officials say corrupt file caused grounding of flights

Officials say flights are back to normal after a technical glitch created a travel chaos in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZXaAzoi

UK minister's visit to Jerusalem holy site hampered by Israeli police

Israeli police stop Lord Ahmad from visiting the al-Aqsa mosque for 30 minutes before letting him in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qrm4ond

Fried or scrambled? Prehistoric ostrich eggs for cooking found in Israel

The 4,000-years-old eggs are thought to have been waiting to be cooked by desert nomads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yW3s9XJ

Russia's Putin lays into minister Manturov for 'fooling around'

Russia's president publicly tells off the industry minister for delays in ordering planes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZdR7Prv

Who is Andrew Tate? The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer

The 36-year-old former kickboxer once said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZBTXcFW

Angry guest smashes car into Shanghai hotel, drives around lobby

The incident happened after an argument with hotel staff over the loss of a laptop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ykO4VZ1

Police remove protesters from German coal mine village

Police in Germany have clashed with protesters attempting to stop expansion of coal mine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dwlhtx5

Lützerath eviction: German police drag climate protesters from coal village

German police in riot gear drag climate activists away from the abandoned village of Lützerath. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N7TRSzw

Cardinal Pell's death brings few tears in Australia

George Pell was reviled by many for his alleged role in child sexual abuse scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YyNG3es

A royal fanfare for Tom Hanks... as Prince Harry arrives for Late Show

Prince Harry's limelight was temporarily taken away, when Tom Hanks received a royal fanfare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4iqlaIr

France's health system under pressure of increasing demands

Some rural and suburban areas have no local doctors, while GPs in cities are working 60-hour weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c9dLyeD

Iran protests: Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khamenei' posts, board finds

Use of the slogan "death to Khamenei" in Persian did not break guidelines, a review finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PDY2xIv

Brazil Congress chaos 'like a nightmare'

Pro-democracy protesters demand that those involved in the storming of Congress face justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5FNRHpI

Meek Mill apologises for filming a video in Ghana's presidential palace

The US rapper had provoked criticism after shooting scenes in the country's presidential palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0NQiK13

Prince Harry book: 'I want to hear his story in his words'

Members of the public explain why they are keen to read Spare, as it goes on sale in London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HjRTfkq

China blocks S Korea and Japan visas over Covid

Beijing called S Korean restrictions on Chinese visitors unacceptable and has now retaliated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/thO1Qsk

Dr Dre forces US politician Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove promo video

The star complained after the right-wing politician used his song Still D.R.E. without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fV50HS7

Brazil Congress: Mass arrests as Lula condemns 'terrorist' riots

The veteran left-wing leader, who has declared emergency powers, is vowing to punish those involved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hsUAzet

YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure

The YouTuber says he plans to "make this right" after fans lost money investing in his CryptoZoo game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R1MKHtb

What do the Bolsonaro protesters in Brazil want?

While much has been said about Bolsonaro's loss, this is more about the man he lost to - Lula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VOpvGsR

How Trump's allies stoked Brazil Congress attack

It is no mere coincidence that scenes in Brasilia resemble events at the US Capitol on 6 January 2021 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/al4dOiP

Air India: The urination scandal that embarrassed the airline

The airline has been accused of mishandling an incident in which a man allegedly urinated on a co-passenger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FQMHqhD

Damar Hamlin: Buffalo Bills make stirring pre-match display in support of safety

The Buffalo Bills make an emotional show of support for Damar Hamlin in their first NFL game since the safety suffered a cardiac arrest on the field. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kboDgKY

Worshippers in Tokyo plunge into ice bath to mark new year

The Tokyo shrine's Shinto ritual is said to purify the soul and bring good health in the new year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RphvmYZ

Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote

Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9qMgkxw

Senegal bus crash kills 40: President Sall declares mourning period

President Macky Sall declares three days of mourning following a deadly collision between two buses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ALTrFJG

Black Star Line: 50,000 descend on Ghana for diaspora festival

The Black Star Line Festival concluded on Saturday with a festival featuring international stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oNpXLgl

Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy" with the idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WRZf7xc

China suspends social media accounts of Covid policy critics

Social media platform Weibo says it acted over personal attacks against Chinese Covid experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LC4iKZ0

Protests against regime in Iran's Zahedan

Crowds take to the streets and chant "death to Khamenei", the country's supreme leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dv1SOAb

South Sudan: Journalists held over film of president appearing to wet himself

Six journalists have been detained over footage of the South Sudan president appearing to wet himself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/em8HWC3

Filippo Bernardini: Italian admits stealing unpublished books

Margaret Atwood, Sally Rooney and Ethan Hawke were all targets of phishing scams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NsOFzbt

NFL star Hamlin breathing on own after cardiac arrest

His team says he has been able to talk to his family and the recovery is remarkable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BYApl9i

The Swiss ski resort with no snow

At the Torgon ski resort in the Valais Alps it's hikers rather than skiers on the slopes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KumLl0Q

Deer rescued from frozen river in Wisconsin

Firefighters were called to help the animal, which had fallen into the water in Bellevue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YvQ69Wm

Spain tobacco firms to pay to clean up cigarette butts

Cigarette manufacturers will also have to educate smokers not to throw away butts in public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vURs31n

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has begun erupting again.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava into the air, flooding much of the crater at its summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9iPyAKa

Nagorno-Karabakh: Empty shops and blockade pile pressure on Armenians

Supplies have stopped coming in because of a blockade of the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P8J4Gy9

Iran closes French institute over Charlie Hebdo's Khamenei cartoons

Tehran protests at "sacrilegious" caricatures of the supreme leader published by a French magazine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bVn3qlH

Ales Bialiatski: Nobel Prize-winning activist stands trial in Belarus

Ales Bialiatski been held without trial since he was arrested during anti-government protests in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z5AvdEV

Israel plan to curb Supreme Court's powers sparks outcry

A controversial move to let parliament overrule the Supreme Court threatens democracy, critics say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HSQ541U

Israel releases longest-serving Palestinian prisoner

Karim Younis was convicted in 1983 of the kidnapping and murder of an Israeli soldier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qf4j9JG

Pope Francis gives Benedict final blessing

The Pope places his hand on the coffin of his predecessor, the late Pope Benedict XVI, and bows his head. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c68H4pQ

Utah shooting: Eight family members found shot dead in home

Police were conducting a welfare check when they found the bodies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TFfDt2k

Pope Benedict had 'undeniable' presence on Francis, says archbishop

Pope Francis has been working in his predecessor's shadow, says the Vatican's most senior British official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ApGsZ0Q

Taraneh Alidoosti: Iran releases top actress held for supporting protests

Taraneh Alidoosti was arrested after she removed her headscarf and condemned recent executions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TxPZU83

Vietnamese boy trapped in pillar confirmed dead

Hundreds of army officers and engineering experts worked to try and rescue the boy from the shaft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JL5uUX0

Cristiano Ronaldo mistakenly says South Africa instead of Saudi Arabia

The footballer mistakenly says the wrong country as he is unveiled as Al Nassr's star signing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yDX9JPR

Papua New Guinea: 92 unclaimed bodies buried in mass grave

The bodies were found decaying in an outdoor shed and almost half were children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cg18Ft7

China-Taiwan: Concern at repair of Taiwanese military device in China

Taiwan's missile developer said it did not believe there had been any leak of information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L9c68OA

Gregg Berhalter: US head coach under investigation after admitting he kicked wife

US head coach Gregg Berhalter is under investigation by US Soccer after admitting to kicking his wife when they were teenagers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A9xMk1U

Dramatic rescue after car plunges off California cliff

Four people are airlifted to safety after their car falls over 250ft (76m) onto rocks in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bnYS6fh

Burkina Faso violence: Bodies of 28 people found in Nouna

The government says the victims were shot dead and it is investigating the motive behind the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KUOCjTX

Delhi hit-and-run case: Young woman's horrific death shocks India

Reports say the woman was dragged for miles after her scooter collided with a car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YFbPk89

Times Square: Teenager charged over New York NYE machete attack

Trevor Bickford is accused of attacking three officers near Times Square during new year celebrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wzUoASj

Russia plans to 'exhaust' Ukraine with prolonged attacks - Zelensky

Ukraine's president says Moscow aims to exhaust his country with a prolonged wave of drone strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/INe0tmV

Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eMaZg26

Senegal MPs jailed for kicking pregnant colleague Amy Ndiaye

The two male lawmakers attacked Amy Ndiaye after she criticised an opposition religious figure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hmxEqUZ

Uganda arrest over deadly New Year Freedom City mall crush

Ten people, most of them children, died during a concert in the capital, Kampala. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H6tQJpe

Croatia begins new euro and Schengen zone era

The country committed to joining the eurozone when it became the EU's newest member in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bKT8YjG

Jeremy Renner: Avengers star "critical but stable" in hospital after snow plough accident

The Marvel actor was airlifted to hospital from his home near Reno, Nevada on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zPNp8sZ

Crowds celebrate in Brazil as Lula sworn in as president

Brazil's new president travelled in an open-topped car and waved to people lining the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lRw1OIe

Viking Orion: Cruise passengers stranded after fungus halts ship

The Viking Orion has been denied entry to Australia as a fungus is found growing on its hull. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N8HwxiG

Ukraine must get long-term support, warns Nato chief

The West must be in it for the "long haul" as Russia shows no signs of relenting, says Nato's chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kEWmty

New York approves composting of human bodies

It is the latest place to approve the process - considered to be greener than a burial or cremation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3XDFt5U

Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce

Thirty years since their break-up, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have a harmonious relationship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kXhuGzm

The sermon that became Amazing Grace

The hymn Amazing Grace started life as a sermon written by a former slave ship captain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AWxosOU

Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer dies aged 74

She was a member of the Pointer Sisters, the 70s band whose hits included Jump (For My Love) and Fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8VqESam