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Why is Israel-Palestinian violence surging?

How come the Israel-Palestinian conflict seems to have suddenly got much worse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AScUrxN

Peruvian delivery man carried ancient mummy around in his bag

The Peruvian man said he wanted to show off the mummy, which is at least 600 years old, to his friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MGXp5wT

Professional cyclist Antonio Tiberi fined for shooting San Marino minister's cat

Antonio Tiberi said he was trying out an air rifle when he aimed at his neighbour's pet and fired. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/leN3ojX

US Marshals Service target of 'major' cyber-attack

The security breach at the federal law enforcement agency was categorised as a "major incident". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g7SoEAB

Amritpal Singh: The self-styled preacher raising fears in India's Punjab

Amritpal Singh rose to national attention after his supporters stormed a police station last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vtkjGF9

Andrew Tate not a Dubai flight risk, lawyer says

The controversial influencer could travel overseas, his lawyer says - but not to evade authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/clVa0iL

Turkey earthquake: Erdogan seeks forgiveness over quake rescue delays

The Turkish leader told survivors in one area that tremors and bad weather were to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DfLz0g1

Fishrot: The corruption scandal entwining Namibia and Iceland

Lucrative fishing contracts are at the centre of a corruption trial encompassing both countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E0n8XdL

Cocaine worth $330m found in Ecuador banana shipment

Police in Ecuador found 8.8 tonnes of cocaine destined for Belgium in the port of Guayaquil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IJcZKV7

Settlers rampage in West Bank villages after Israelis killed

Israeli settlers burn Palestinian homes and cars in several villages after two settlers are shot dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/naJPX69

Delhi's Manish Sisodia arrested over corruption allegations

Delhi's deputy chief minister denies the allegations - his party says "dirty politics" is behind the move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1jOvM49

Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence

As rare talks were held in Jordan, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ucPDQCt

Madonna's older brother Anthony Ciccone dies aged 66

The star's older brother had struggled with alcoholism and was reportedly homeless for many years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gjZxNoG

British and EU leaders to meet over NI Brexit deal

The deputy prime minister earlier said the UK was close to securing a deal with the European Union. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jlEbQNS

Olivia Newton-John: Australia celebrates 'force of nature' performer

Sir Elton John is among the celebrities who paid tribute to the late actress at a special event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d84PYrg

California storm brings flooding and leaves thousands without power

Mass power outages, flooding and the closures of motorways and beaches are reported in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wgLzAJo

Italy shipwreck: Dozens of migrants killed in Calabria shipwreck

A boat reportedly carrying 100 people broke apart while trying to land at a seaside resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9M0rNdv

G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0hiplWe

Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal 'inching towards conclusion'

Irish PM Leo Varadkar says an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached in days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ijm2DrH

Rare snow carpets swathes of storm-hit California

Snow has fallen in Phelan and Lake Hughes, north of Los Angeles, as the state faces blizzard warnings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RmAWunf

Mardi Gras: Australia's PM Anthony Albanese first to join march

Anthony Albanese's presence at Mardi Gras has been welcomed by many but he has also faced criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v1aZw5S

Thousands of tattooed inmates pictured in El Salvador mega-prison

Suspected gang members are pictured in a huge new jail, part of El Salvador's "war on crime". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ltf2BLb

NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal

A No 10 source describes negotiations as "positive" and talks are set to continue over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NB5HJLj

BBC reporter in Ukraine recalls first air siren this time last year

Clive Myrie looks back at the early morning wake up call instructing him to head to the underground shelter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gDJs5Tu

'I am proud of you' - Zelensky tells troops on invasion anniversary

Ukraine's president paid tribute and handed out medals to emotional families in Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WCBame2

Chinyere Igwe: Nigerian politician arrested with $500,000 on election eve

The money was found in Chinyere Igwe's car on the eve of Nigeria's hotly contested elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6hTNvZm

Zelensky on Ukraine's 'year of invincibility'

The Ukrainian president addresses his people one year on from the start of the Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jLhiyV7

Kenyan man freed on appeal over murder-kidnap

A man walks free after 11 years, amid concerns about a Met detective's role in his conviction in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cas63ut

Alaska lawmaker censured for asking if fatal child abuse saved taxpayer money

State Rep. David Eastman is censured after making the remarks in the Alaska state legislature. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hMlyHJm

Lebanon central bank governor faces corruption charges

Riad Salameh denies accusations of money laundering, embezzlement and illicit enrichment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qBarE0e

Winter storm updates: Power outages and travel disruption continues across US

More than 800,000 are without power across several US states as a wild winter storm continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XH0ibna

Swedish police chief Mats Lofving found dead after inquiry

Mats Lofving's death came after an inquiry found a conflict of interest involving a relationship with a top official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4nPUb1c

Oscars 2023: Crisis team in place for ceremony, after the Will Smith slap

The unit has "run many scenarios" in the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year's show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5tDkCVJ

Nablus clashes: Ten Palestinians killed during Israeli raid

Armed clashes erupted in the West Bank city as troops surrounded a house with militants inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jV0hf7v

Winter storm causes disruption across US states

Hundreds of flights are cancelled as blizzard conditions hit the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UB2hz19

Mystery sphere found on beach perplexes Japan

Authorities say the object is not a threat, but it remains the subject of much speculation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uPEbjkW

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dismiss South Park lawsuit rumour

A spokesperson for the royal couple reportedly said claims of a lawsuit are "totally baseless" and "boring". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KfjzdxI

How Ukraine's children are coping, one year on

As the first anniversary of Russia's invasion nears, Newsround reporter Ricky Boleto spent a week in Ukraine to talk to children about the impact the conflict is having on them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oo0NERV

Kamila Valieva: Wada appeals to Cas over 'wrong' Rusada ruling in figure skater doping case

The World Anti-Doping Agency refers the case of figure skater Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the teenager was cleared by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WftqpM8

Iran sentences German-Iranian dissident to death

Germany warns of a "strong reaction" if Jamshid Sharmahd, who lived in the US, is executed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TybiVBY

Andrew Tate has detention extended for third time

Mr Tate and his brother were arrested in December on suspicion of rape and human trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q0Esqlm

Spain officials quit over trains that were made too wide for tunnels

The botched order was for commuter trains due to operate in two mountainous northern regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TIs97mC

South Korea court recognises same-sex couple rights for first time

A court rules in favour of a couple who were denied health insurance, saying that was discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qSLX7i4

Justin Welby rejected as leader by conservative Anglicans over same-sex blessings

10 Archbishops criticise Justin Welby over the Church of England backing blessings for same-sex couples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/COV28Jt

New York alligator captured in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

The reptile was spotted by staff in Brooklyn's Prospect Park and later taken to the Bronx Zoo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XFc0KzS

Japan aims to raise age of consent from 13 to 16 in sex crime overhaul

The current age of consent is the third lowest worldwide and has remained unchanged since 1907. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qDxH2GR

Biden visits Zelensky in Kyiv and says Putin 'dead wrong' on Ukraine war

The US president met Ukraine's Zelensky during the surprise trip and reaffirmed his support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/brzyJNL

Bhiwani: India anger over charred bodies linked to cow vigilantes

The discovery of two bodies in a burnt-out car has led to a spate of allegations and one arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7db5xqg

Leiji Matsumoto, legendary manga creator, dies aged 85

The creator was known for his epic space sagas Galaxy Express 999 and Space Battleship Yamato. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tIiSd4X

Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/904t3gS

Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UA4lo7s

Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification

The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QnxrZKq

Turkey earthquake: Rescue effort ends in all but two areas

Searches will only continue in Kahramanmaras and Hatay, the country's disaster agency said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v2FzKkB

Turkey earthquake: Red balloons placed on rubble to honour child victims

A group of volunteers tie tributes to metal wires sticking out of destroyed buildings in Hatay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SZOKn1f

North Korean TV airs missile launch footage

State TV aired footage of the Hwasong-15, which landed off Japan's Hokkaido island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xbyX4HN

The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown

Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oUETDKb

Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care

The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JdSliLH

Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now

Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/asFN76B

Turkey earthquake: Antakya now unrecognisable to tour guide

A 20-year tour guide takes the BBC into the Turkish city, where his usual reference points are in ruins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h18IOQr

A dozen South African cheetahs arrive in India

Twelve cheetahs from South Africa have been flown to India on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JbGBL8p

Manchester United sale: Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos confirm bid

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals firm Ineos confirm their bid for Manchester United. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GQA4bM7

N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation

Pyongyang fires a missile into the sea a day after warning the US and Seoul against military drills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IbzCkE6

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia - what is it?

It's not the same as dementia, but it can affect a person's personality, language and behaviour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mWKCy5M

Michigan derailment: No hazardous material spilled in second rail crash

A train carrying chemicals derailed in Michigan, two weeks after the Ohio crash, but nothing leaked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GchyDKd

EDF: French energy giant posts worst-ever results

The €17.9bn (£16bn) loss is being blamed on capped prices as well as repairs to power stations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OB7HfyU

Germany: Flights cancelled as strikes wipe out air travel

More than 2,300 flights, affecting 300,000 passengers, have been cancelled across Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vY8bp1i

Turkey earthquake: The warnings at the luxury apartments that turned to dust

Concerns were raised at the flats in Gaziantep, where 136 people died last week - the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BH6iW3E

German ballet director who smeared critic with faeces sacked

Hanover State Opera has fired Marco Goecke, saying his actions unsettled the audience and public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XjuWG5C

Raquel Welch: A life in pictures

The US actress and model appeared in more than 30 movies and 50 television shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sru945m

Florida plant nursery engulfed in huge fire

A local fire official says at least two acres (8,000 sq metres) of pallets holding plastic plant pots were ablaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UkspN9O

Russian balloons over Kyiv in new wave of attacks

Dozens of missiles are fired at Ukraine as six balloons are spotted in the skies over the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vli3jZ6

Olaplex products cause hair loss, lawsuit claims

Twenty-eight women are suing the haircare company, saying its products ruined their hair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S9hNOBc

MC Stan wins Bigg Boss: Indian rap royalty finds new home on reality TV

MC Stan, who grew up in a slum, now has millions of fans after winning reality show Bigg Boss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Lk7CuZ

Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes

One of the three old banknotes will be reintroduced following angry protests around the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aBip3Pg

Lufthansa tech failure leaves planes grounded

Thousands of passengers have had flights cancelled after broken cables caused IT problems for the airline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/65QpBDZ

Italy ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi acquitted in 'bunga-bunga' party case

The billionaire is acquitted of bribing witnesses to lie about his notorious "bunga-bunga" parties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BjpO7ED

Syria earthquake baby Aya moved amid kidnap fears

Health officials reportedly take precautions to protect Aya from kidnapping and adoption fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gCKALmB

Libya shipwreck: At least 73 migrants presumed dead

Only seven people are known to have survived so far after a boat sank on its way to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sEPx0bC

Chagos Islands: UK should pay reparations, says Human Rights Watch

A rights group criticises the UK after people were evicted from the British territory in the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Tho2gb

Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko jailed for highlighting Mariupol killings

Maria Ponomarenko faces six years for detailing Russia's deadly attack on a theatre in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A2jXxfS

Michigan State University attacker lied about gun in room, dad says

The troubled suspect was banned from carrying a weapon, but used to fire a gun in their backyard, his father says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T5RB2fl

South African rapper AKA was assassinated - police

Police say the rapper was shot dead at close range in an apparent contract killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7XytIAs

Republican Nikki Haley enters 2024 presidential race

The ex-UN ambassador is the first Republican to challenge Donald Trump for the presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CZyfO5S

South Africa: Tour bus crash kills 20 in Limpopo province

The tour bus collided with an armoured vehicle on a bridge and then fall into the river below. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lKGPRBY

How has China reacted to the balloon saga?

From complaints to fevered speculation, responses from Chinese officials and netizens have shifted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8sVX73n

Michigan State University: People flee as police run towards building

At least three people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YBS82Jp

Turkey earthquake: Nurses rush to protect baby incubators as quake strikes

CCTV from inside a hospital in Gaziantep, Turkey shows the neonatal unit in the minutes after the deadly earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/viuDom5

Viral TikTok boosts father's thriller book to bestseller

Lloyd Devereux Richards' crime thriller is a bestseller after 11 years of almost no sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h67zIsN

Turkey earthquake: Young girl rescued after 178 hours under rubble

Video shows Miray being rescued from under a Turkish building a week after a huge earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EIr6Nv3

Turkey: Huge cracks appear on highway after earthquake

Damage and destruction follows in the wake of last week's earthquake, which has left more than 33,000 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fqtB5Ki

Israel judicial reform plans draw mass protests outside parliament

Critics say the government will have too much power, as a constitutional crisis divides the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MVSxeFv

China says US sent balloons into airspace more than 10 times

Beijing accuses Washington of illegally entering its airspace on multiple occasions in the past year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U5nhoMP

Islamic State blamed for Syria attack killing 11

Militants shot at 75 people picking mushrooms in central Syria, away from where Monday's quake hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YOEpFLn

Nigeria election 2023: Nigeria military denies coup plot claim ahead of poll

An official of the ruling party claims that generals met a major opposition candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5H79rKc

Turkey quake rescue effort saves man's life after five days under rubble

Extraordinary footage shows Dr Malcolm Russell find the man, after 20 hours of digging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k8sM0X4

DR Congo soldiers get death sentence for cowardice against M23 rebels

The seven men caused the death of two civilians as they fled M23 rebels in North Kivu, a court rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bj4Thqn

Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C3bdiF2

Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled

Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid in China three years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cELXirU

US aircraft shoots down new airborne object over Canada

It comes after the US shot down an aerial object off the coast of Alaska on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SbNUuJH

Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble

The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apartment block in Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xkc69d

Thousands of pregnant Russian women fly to Argentina

The women are trying to ensure their children obtain Argentinian passports, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XvOc8kV

Alex Murdaugh: The US murder trial obsessing true crime tourists

A wealthy lawyer from a prominent South Carolina family is accused of killing his wife and son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lNI1XZm

AKA shot dead: Top South African rapper killed with friend

Police say Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane were killed at close range in the city of Durban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hGJzq5C

Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand braces for storm after record floods

Residents are on edge as parts of the North Island prepare for more severe weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/60uZ8bm

Plane makes emergency landing as flames shoot from wing

The Delta Airlines passenger aircraft from Edinburgh to New York was diverted to Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UbTE69s

Sergei Furgal: Former Russian regional governor jailed in murder cases

Sergei Furgal - who beat the Kremlin's preferred candidate in his region - is sentenced to 22 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JScYCKy

Ethiopia Orthodox Church split: Social media restricted

A fallout between the Orthodox Church and a splinter group of clerics is inflaming tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Katxk6G

Brazilian authorities carry out raids against illegal miners

Brazil's government has seized weapons, blocked roads and destroyed vehicles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A7JoXcP

Macron mulls stripping Putin of France's top honour

The Russian president was presented la Legion d'Honneur in 2006 by then-President Jacques Chirac. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rUmd3QA

Brazilian authorities carry out raids against illegal miners

Brazil's government has seized weapons, blocked roads and destroyed vehicles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hc8L9dA

Nicaraguan prisoners freed: 222 opposition figures deported to US

The prisoners, who are critics of the government, have left jail but were deported to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/snFy8Zw

Burt Bacharach obituary: Classy and complex songs that transcended an era

The prolific songwriter, whose catchy and complex compositions are still loved today, has died aged 94. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/29upWmP

Turkey and Syria earthquake rescues offer hope

Over 15,000 people are known to have died after Monday's earthquakes, with that number expected to rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/imp4HgV

Turkey port blaze: Video shows aid plane gliding through smoke

Aerial footage shows thick, dark smoke billowing from a port in southern Turkey which reignited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QOqwFuJ

Succession talk arises after Kim Jong-Un's daughter makes appearance

Kim Jong-Un's daughter's latest appearance has sparked questions about her future in North Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pWLbMva

Turkey earthquake: How do search and rescue teams save people?

A search and rescue operation is under way, with specialist teams arriving from around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wQsAjxn

Tyre Nichols: Policeman took and shared photos of injured man

A new report details the brutality the 29-year-old suffered at the hands of five Memphis officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/armOVLw

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Fire at Turkey port adds to quake disruption

Despite claims the fire had been extinguished, the BBC witnessed it still smouldering on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OqVA2lN

Mary Queen of Scots: Deposed ruler's secret prison letters found and decoded

The letters, written during her English captivity, were found during a trawl of French archives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WJvMfbI

Turkey earthquake: 'This building is just a snapshot of the devastation'

The BBC's Anna Foster has spent two days travelling alone towards the earthquake epicentre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/styXcx2

Turkey earthquake: BBC reporter stops as rescuers listen for trapped people

Tom Bateman was reporting from Adana, Turkey, when asked to be be quiet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YgEAG3P

Turkey earthquake: Mexico sends its famed search and rescue dogs

Quake-prone Mexico has expert teams of humans and canines specialised in searching through rubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AnR1xtH

The Afghan women cyclists who fled the Taliban to pursue Olympic dream

Since arriving in the UK from Afghanistan, Mina, Persia and Arifa have been training twice a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zLhcuDN

Pervez Musharraf: Thousands attend funeral of ex-Pakistan military leader

Funeral prayers took place at a military compound in Karachi, but were not attended by army leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SU7w4V3

Ecuador polls: Murdered candidate elected as mayor

Omar Menéndez was shot dead the evening before the election during a brutal attack on his headquarters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F5REZxs

Turkey and Syria earthquake: ‘It was like a doomsday scenario'

Ismael had just left his son in hospital when the building started to collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r1cLPI8

Disney removes Simpsons 'forced labour' episode in Hong Kong

Disney cuts the episode from its streaming platform amid concerns over the Chinese territory's laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JYb9D5p

Building collapses in Turkey after deadly earthquake

Footage from Sanliurfa province shows people running for cover as the multi-storey building comes down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/urtGw5j

Hong Kong: Largest national security trial begins

A total of 47 pro-democracy activists including Joshua Wong are connected to the landmark case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vUaEAQJ

Renault and Nissan shake up 24-year-old alliance

In a joint statement the motor industry giants said they had "rebalanced" their relationship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BPmK9Jg

Australia shark attack victim identified as schoolgirl Stella Berry

The 16-year-old was riding jet skis and swimming with friends when she was attacked, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7ERmtf5

Andrew Tate was violent and coercive, says ex-girlfriend

A British woman tells the BBC how the influencer persuaded her to work for his webcam business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ibtolNQ

Turkey and Syria earthquake: Aerial footage shows Syria aftermath

Drone footage shows the earthquake aftermath and the search and rescue operation in Idlib, Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dPBemYj

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar's supporters claim he has divine powers, can heal the sick and read people's minds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mx7DePH

Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gjvMpkx

Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vcbOKxY

China balloon: US searches in Atlantic for wreckage

The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aB1JqCu

Weekend avalanches kill 10 in Austria and Switzerland

Officials in western Austria warned winter sports enthusiasts of dangerous conditions in the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SVzkOpq

Iran protests: Thousands of prisoners pardoned by ayatollah

Iranians involved in anti-government protests are among those set to be released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJ0XB9

Balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations

Concerns about the balloon have derailed a vital visit to China this week by the US's top diplomat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/heAsZOf

Pope Mass in South Sudan: Pontiff urges people to reject 'venom of hatred'

On the last day of his visit, throngs of South Sudanese filled John Garang Mausoleum to greet him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZQj3vSs

China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden

The US president faces pressure to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying across the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ms1XOZp

Ohio train: Huge fire breaks out after derailment

Flames light the sky over a village near Pittsburgh after about 50 carriages reportedly derail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qs1y5m7

Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for 'blasphemous content'

The country's internet regulator says the ban will remain in place until all material is removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8jrQ7qR

Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's bodies recovered in prisoner swap - Ukraine

Kyiv says Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's remains were handed over as part of a prisoner swap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ldfiDIk

Perth shark attack: Teenage girl dies in Swan River

The 16-year-old girl was thought to have been swimming in the Swan River, Western Australia Police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ahybdlH

Chile wildfires: State of emergency declared in two regions

Several people are killed in Chile as wildfires sweep through 14,000 hectares. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ph58zT3

Ukraine war: On the front line with engineers working to fix stricken power grid

The BBC watches engineers and technicians as they race to repair damage across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jP48owp

US halts Blinken China visit after spy balloon row

The US secretary of state's trip to China is postponed after a spy balloon is tracked across the US. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64516218?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Jobs growth surges in US despite slowdown fears

The jobless rate fell to its lowest in more than 50 years last month, as employers added 517,000 jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WNu3lUi

Designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Paco Rabanne, best known for his perfumes and fashion designs, dies aged 88 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ota4cpT

Willie Kimani: Kenya ex-policeman sentenced to death for lawyer's murder

Willie Kimani, his client and driver were abducted, tortured, killed and their bodies dumped in a river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pp3flty

Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast as ice storm subsides in south

The weather service is warning of "once-in-a-generation" wind chills from Pennsylvania to Maine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/keYVw8N

Italian fugitive Edgardo Greco tracked down as pizza maker after 16 years

Edgardo Greco was wanted for the grisly murder of two brothers in Italy in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zmtXr7e

Ukraine war: 80 years on, we are facing German tanks again - Putin

He was speaking in Volgograd - formerly Stalingrad - to mark a World War Two anniversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M9eIadg

Mikheil Saakashvili: The former Georgian president's condition has sparked concern

Mikheil Saakashvili appeared in court via video link where world leaders were shocked by his appearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5eg7mON

Iran blames Israel for Isfahan drone attack, warning of revenge

Iran warns of a "resolute response" after three drones targeted a site deep inside the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mGsX9PC

Bringing music to the masses... on a tram

Two French musicians brought a piano to entertain travellers in Nantes, France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hI7fHCB

Pakistan mosque blast: Bomber used police uniform as disguise, official says

CCTV footage reveals the movements of the man who blew up a mosque on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sy7cEmM

Two MEPs lose immunity in Qatargate corruption case

Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino deny wrongdoing as a scandal rocks the European Parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oCtbyFc

Driver rescued seconds before car engulfed in flames

Police and a bystander pull an unconscious man from a crashed car moments before it catches fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tQKVWu3

Ukraine billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky targeted in new anti-corruption swoop

Authorities launch a fresh wave of raids, including on leading tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/joGsJxN

Questions over possible Saudi Women's World Cup deal

Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand ask Fifa to "urgently clarify" reports that Saudi Arabia's tourism authority is to be named as an official sponsor of the Women's World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d6Kh5JE

Andrew Tate: 'You know I'm innocent' - influencer yells to reporters

The influencer and his brother Tristan arrive at court to appeal against the decision to keep them detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/scnbvMZ

Pope Francis in DR Congo: A million gather for Kinshasa mass

This is said to be the second largest mass Pope Francis has held, after one in the Philippines in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/enW9tlF

Myanmar coup anniversary: 'Silent strike' marks two years of military rule

Protesters urge the public to stay at home as the military is hit by new Western sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IATEfdw