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The moment weather presenter spots tornado live on air

Little Rock in Arkansas saw a strong tornado approaching during a weather report on KTHV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1eSdXm5

Six bodies found in St. Lawrence River near US-Canada border

Two families from India and Romania were trying to cross into the US, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5QxlMqm

Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

Andrew Tate and his brother are to be moved from custody into house arrest, a Romanian judge rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uOigyDG

Cheers, cheese and trees on King's trip to Germany

The BBC's Daniela Relph looks back on King Charles' first overseas visit as monarch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oOHXGRT

King Charles at Hamburg memorial for Allied wartime air raids

King Charles laid a wreath remembering those who died in Allied wartime bombing raids on Hamburg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yxNfaTw

Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FfdgePM

Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry heavily criticises police response

A report criticises the RCMP for failing to act in a way that could have prevented casualties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OryB6Rk

Seven California officers charged with manslaughter in traffic stop death

A video of the incident shows a man screaming “I can’t breathe” as he is held down by patrol officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uq6EMpc

Minnesota train derailment prompts evacuation of Raymond

The train was carrying ethanol and corn syrup which has caused a large fire, local media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FGVHI27

$3.5m plan to move Colombian drug lord’s hippos

Pablo Escobar imported hippos to Colombia in the 1980s, but they now pose a growing problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ditRxzu

Russia detains US journalist Evan Gershkovich on suspicion of spying

Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal, which is "deeply concerned" for his safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KhqC85L

Pope Francis being kept in hospital for checks

The pontiff, 86, attended a scheduled appointment on Wednesday, and is now staying in hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aXQqdi5

Colombian soldiers killed in attack blamed on ELN rebels

At least nine soldiers are dead after a mortar attack on an army base in Colombia's north-east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XohmPVN

Swimmers in Hawaii accused of harassing dolphins

Swimming with dolphins is popular with tourists in Hawaii but federal law bans getting too close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uqgdD0b

Russian spies more effective than army, say experts

Russia's intelligence services have had more success in Ukraine than its army, says a top think tank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zGiHTV8

Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage

Right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the proposed ban aims to protect farmers and consumers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fVJbeIx

Gay Ugandan asks 'Where will I go?' as secret shelters under threat

Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda but a tough new law threatens the places where some seek refuge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qZlsYE3

Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RdbHIOL

Twenty pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash

The bus was carrying pilgrims to Mecca when it hit a bridge in Asir province and burst into flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eNwWrfL

Two people stabbed to death at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon

The attacker was arrested after the incident at the city's Ismaili Centre, Portuguese police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ItoHNjL

Nashville school shooting: Police release CCTV of shooter

Six people, including three children, were killed in the attack on a school in Nashville, Tennessee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j7A1zgR

Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre

People were trapped inside the centre on the US-Mexico border as the fire spread through the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1pKZI0z

Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5TpfVK6

Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bcd0F4N

Lebanon reverses decision to delay daylight savings time change

Christian authorities changed clocks on Sunday, in defiance of a move meant to help fasting Muslims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HJwLOuF

Kenya protests: Hundreds storm farm of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenyan protesters storm Uhuru Kenyatta's property and set it alight as opposition protests intensify. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MbKiAJa

Japanese student dresses as Volodymyr Zelensky for graduation

Taking part in a Kyoto university tradition, it took him three months to grow a beard for the look. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xmyhQMv

Japan demands China release Astellas Pharma employee accused of spying

Beijing has detained more than a dozen Japanese nationals on suspicion of spying in the past decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3576WNq

Online trolls are taking a toll in China

A collectivist culture and the lack of pressure on social media companies have made online abuse rampant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xAlzCua

Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JpuZ8nY

In pictures: Mississippi tornado devastates town

Upside down houses and huge piles of debris are left in the wake of Friday's deadly storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gy5wWea

Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star was arrested by police in New York after a woman alleged she was assaulted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EtwJOnM

UAE pardons Israeli woman who faced life in prison

Fidaa Kiwan was jailed on drug charges but allowed to return home amid improving Israel-UAE relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XWRxuJh

Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n4q2ek1

How does a tornado happen?

BBC weather presenter Ben Rich gives the science behind a tornado. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qMmIRNl

Trucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jX4Rd5r

Devastation after Tornado rolls across Mississippi

Tornado kills and injures dozens of people, leaving destruction across swathes of Mississippi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4OvxWVA

Nelson Piquet fined for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet is fined for using racist and homophobic language about British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L4tShuG

Tornadoes kill 19 and bring devastation to Mississippi

Hail the size of golf balls and strong wind brought destruction to rural areas on Friday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PxtqcnW

Gandhi says disqualification 'politically motivated'

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi says he "will not stop" after disqualification from parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/azDtsEG

Israel turmoil dogs Netanyahu's UK trip

Protests which are rocking his country cast a shadow over the Israeli PM's flying visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/euXiTKt

Hong Kong hidden protesters billboard artwork taken down

The piece was called 'No Rioters' but secretly flashed the names of jailed dissidents on a billboard. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-65061112?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero set to be freed

Paul Rusesabagina, played in the 2004 movie by Don Cheadle, was credited with saving 1,200 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qlM5K8s

Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests

The visit comes as the Israeli leader faces domestic turmoil over judicial reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9UwZlOp

Mintz Group: 5 staffers detained in Beijing after raid

The incident comes ahead of a high-profile investor forum, to be held in Beijing this weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ladhkR3

US bombs Syrian targets after deadly drone attack

The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor and injured others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6w4ifk3

Gwyneth Paltrow lawyer 'mad' over photography violations

The actress is being sued for damages following a skiing collision in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ExNhOvX

India officials confiscate crane from man who saved it

The protected bird which made headlines because of its bond with a local famer is taken to a sanctuary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h2K0lp4

Trapdoor spider: New giant species found in Australia

The trapdoor spider species can grow up to 5cm long and is likely to be endangered, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rOBKQFI

What is the Marburg virus and how dangerous is it?

Tanzania is the latest African country to have an outbreak of the highly-infectious Marburg virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/thlwXOj

Japan celebrates world baseball tournament victory over US

Locals had woken up early to watch the final - which saw a dominant performance from Japan's Ohtani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6XEdbDx

Justin Roiland: Domestic violence charges against Rick and Morty creator dropped

Justin Roiland says he is "thankful" but is "deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vpbw2I7

China approves first home-grown mRNA Covid vaccine

China's labs have spent years trying to create an mRNA vaccine - its own shots were less effective. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4tvO9Gq

Eight dolphins dead after washing ashore in New Jersey

Rescue teams arrived to find two dolphins already dead, while the other six were euthanised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C7D8hXB

Ex-Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires from football at the age of 34. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NCXdsB4

Why Trump supporters are wary of joining protests he called for

Donald Trump demanded protests over his possible arrest, but his supporters fear being set up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xN3hTaG

Chetan Kumar: The Indian actor arrested for a tweet - again

Chetan Kumar, who works in Kannada films, has often made headlines for his outspoken political views. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S9Wgs4H

Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PjGmvDN

Ban lifted on Israelis' return to evacuated West Bank settlements

Lawmakers vote to allow Israelis back into four West Bank settlements that were evacuated in 2005. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8H3LQbB

New Jersey Fountain of Life Center church engulfed in flames

A senior pastor at the Fountain of Life Center says it is a devastating loss for his community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oT64DwB

Journalist opens USB letter bomb in newsroom

The Ecuadorean government has condemned the attack after journalists nationwide were targeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/847IOKh

Bad Bunny sued for $40m by ex-girlfriend over 'Bad Bunny baby' recording

The woman says the Puerto Rican pop superstar used a recording of her in songs without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CxOIcpM

Amritpal Singh: Punjab government promises strict action as search for separatist continues

A court in Punjab has questioned the government's efforts to find Amritpal Singh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aJzxILj

Putin in Mariupol: Russian leader visits occupied Ukrainian city

The Russian president makes a surprise visit to the ruined Ukrainian city destroyed by Russian forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NTHgV5b

UBS agrees to rescue deal for troubled bank Credit Suisse

The deal, backed by the Swiss government, follows weekend-long talks aimed at preventing the bank's collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kWQwmK

India police tell Rahul Gandhi to give more details about Kashmir claims

Rahul Gandhi was visited by officers after raising the issue of sexual assaults in the disputed province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PEjFdn6

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wRMpiQ5

Taliban officials must sack sons given government jobs

Afghanistan's Islamist leader says officials should replace appointed sons or nephews and hire other workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qeNk5m3

Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/snivqUj

Credit Suisse bank: UBS said to be in takeover talks with troubled rival

Emergency talks are reported in Zurich as regulators seek a deal for Credit Suisse before Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xo8AmwF

French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?

No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8wHceRu

Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ronC6pe

Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jRluED5

Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ogfFr1a

Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday

Prosecutors in New York are considering charges over alleged hush money payments to an ex-porn star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/otsWfea

Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Meanwhile police have entered the ground of the former PM's home in Lahore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ey1OWiF

France pension protests: Clashes with police in Paris as demonstrations continue

Demonstrators are angry at President Macron's decision to force through pension reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ARr0s4J

Lance Reddick, star of The Wire and John Wick, dies aged 60

Reddick, who played Charon in the John Wick action-thriller movies, died of natural causes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oAQJOuX

Turkey's Erdogan seals deal on Finland joining Nato

A vote on Finland's membership now goes to Turkey's parliament, but Sweden's bid is still held up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CRL7cj1

YouTube reinstates Donald Trump's channel

It is the latest social media channel to restore his account following Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nzn7ZWe

Why US mothers are more likely to die in childbirth

Maternal mortality spiked by 40 percent in 2021, with black women more likely to die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OYFUdKM

Funeral for footballer killed in Turkey earthquake

Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oJLkwHB

Freddy: The cyclone that lasted more than a month

Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/efpsxJr

Taiwan charges ex-MP and former admiral with spying for China

The pair are accused of organising free trips to mainland China for 48 retired military officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/806qBoy

Libya uranium: Missing barrels recovered, say eastern forces

UN inspectors have been trying to locate about two and a half tonnes of uranium ore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8gGma1v

France's Macron to force through pension reform with no vote

The French government will use a constitutional device to push through a rise in the pension age. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PhgDAGx

Watch the harrowing rescue of a man stuck in a flooded river

US firefighters hoist him to safety as he clings on to a barrier in the flooded Los Angeles River. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5zfywa3

Smoke billows from Russian security building after fire in Rostov

Video shows a building on fire used by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in Rostov. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eIovJPb

Bakhmut: Quentin Sommerville near the frontline in Bakhmut

The BBC joins Ukrainian soldiers just 500 metres from Russian forces as they battle for the city in the Donbas region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tflIap9

San Francisco reparations plan proposes $5m for black residents

The city is also considering homes in San Francisco for $1 per family under the reparations plan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zbhixcp

Storms cause power outages in California and north-east

Hundreds of thousands without power after storms cause significant damage along both US coasts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KCM6rxX

Imran Khan greets supporters after police withdraw from around ex-PM's home

There were violent scenes on Tuesday as police attempted to arrest Pakistan's opposition leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TIAWLuS

Tropical Storm Freddy: Malawi rescue troops spend night on tree-top

They were on a mission to help survivors of devastating floods that have killed more than 200 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/syPLlIt

Violet Coco: Activist's jail term overturned in Australia protest row

Violet Coco had been sentenced to 15 months jail, sparking a row in Australia over protest rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0giPkUF

Imran Khan: Look at all these tear gas shells from inside my compound

Police have clashed with supporters of Pakistan's former PM, outside his residence as they tried to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cVhuUx3

SVB and Signature Bank: How bad is US banking crisis and what does it mean?

Two US banks have collapsed and shares tumbled. So how serious is this and what does it mean for you? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YxU9mEz

Meta layoffs: Facebook-owner to cut 10,000 staff

In addition to the 10,000 jobs being lost, 5,000 open roles at the company will be left unfilled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lzsnqdG

Moment police officer hit by car while helping driver on Iowa motorway

The officer was helping a driver on a US motorway and was only left with minor injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HAY4MRy

French bin strike: Paris holds its nose as waste piles up

Refuse collectors joined the strike a week ago in protest at plans to raise the pension age to 64. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rFtJDPS

Australia floods: Baby kangaroo rescued from crocodile-infested waters

A baby kangaroo was spotted swimming near two large crocodiles by a pilot who notified police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9hPOoWv

Juno Awards 2023: Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage while The Weeknd wins big

The protestor interrupted the opening of the Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Brits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/10GUgtI

The Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds

Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xKGU6z0

HSBC swoops in to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank

The Bank of England and government worked all night to secure a deal involving no taxpayer money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dHKci27

Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh's mum in tears as she celebrates historic victory

Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mza0QU3

Oscars (not red) carpet: The best fashion looks so far - in pictures

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/icCbuUd

Saudi Arabia executes Jordanian man after allegedly giving forced confession

The family of Hussein Abu Al-Khair say he was tortured into confessing to drugs charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A4OWqYt

San Diego: Eight dead after boats, possibly used for people smuggling, capsize

Two boats, possibly used for people smuggling, overturned near Black's Beach on Saturday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fp1u3eE

US accuses Iran of cruel false prisoner swap claims

Iran's claims that an exchange was imminent would cause "heartache" for relatives, the US says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nM0QtbT

UK scrambles to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it and the Bank of England are working through the weekend to find a solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZeDxVOo

Hamburg Jehovah's Witnesses in shock after mass shooting

Services have been cancelled across Hamburg as police say they cannot rule out a copycat attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8P6VqAS

Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0BiHNUQ

Oscars 2023: Who will win and how to watch the ceremony

Cate Blanchett is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U2nOVDy

Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cnQp6iO

Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YlRNnJt

The Mexican kidnapping saga explained in 80 seconds

Two US citizens have been returned and the cartel handed over its own men. Here is what we know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/54dr19F

Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X3xKpdy

Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UrM6sYl

Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5lA7Kq6

Sharon Stone says Basic Instinct role cost her custody of her son

Her famous flash in the 1992 erotic thriller made the judge rule for the father, she says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XfCzb3O

Silicon Valley Bank: Regulators take over firm behind market slump

Silicon Valley Bank's scramble to raise money had sparked industry panic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iSM4jRF

Donald Trump: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RVFC0uk

Third person dies after crush at US GloRilla show

A 35-year-old dies in hospital, days after a crowd surged for the exits at a concert in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5ktYyFe

Berlin to allow women to go topless in public swimming pools

A woman complained after she was thrown out of an open-air pool for going topless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yxKcBNX

Ukraine war: Russia fires hypersonic missiles in new barrage

At least nine people die as Russia fires powerful weapons, including hypersonic missiles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HGbc5eK

Transnistria: Ukraine denies attempt on Moldova separatist leader

Kyiv says reports of an assassination attempt on the Transnistria leader are a Russian provocation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rBkbFLx

How a small town train derailment became a national row

The impact of the toxic train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, has grown into a major political event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tEnrD6I

Ukraine war: Latvia sends cars seized from drunk drivers to help Kyiv

The confiscated vehicles are being delivered under a Latvian scheme to help the Ukrainian military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cKYXMIT

Ukraine war: Why Russia’s infrastructure strikes strategy isn’t working

Russia’s destructive but sporadic strike tactics could indicate a shortage of certain weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xtnqrGE

Greece train crash: Thousands of protesters call for investment in transport system

Train drivers say they had warned the government about long-running problems with safety systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X3KcNJL

The ex-RAF base in Essex that could house asylum seekers

The government is considering MDP Wethersfield in Essex, currently home to military police, as a centre for asylum seekers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Eapy0Vf

Two survivors of Mexico kidnapping recovering in US hospitals

One of them has gunshot wounds and two of their friends were killed by gangs at a Mexico border town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WvxLmfq

Harry and Meghan's daughter Princess Lilibet Diana christened in US

Princess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple's LA home last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yqivert

Bankers in Swiss trial for helping 'Putin's wallet'

The four ex-executives are suspected of helping a cellist launder funds linked to Russia's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lU1HyYq

Georgians protest on streets and in parliament over "Russia-style" bill

Protests rage on the streets of Georgia and in parliament over a controversial draft law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P8J6tgD

Tucker Carlson said he hates Trump 'passionately', lawsuit reveals

The text messages sent by the Fox News host were released as part of a 2020 election lawsuit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fAc6wGD

Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets

Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aQm7hiv

US interest rates could go higher than expected

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TRHBZG8

South Africa's minister of electricity: Can Ramokgopa end load-shedding?

South Africa's president has given a trusted aide the responsibility of ending the power crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4CIYbF5

Japan forces H3 rocket to self-destruct after failed launch

The failure of the second-stage engine sets back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk's Space X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KC0yEBW

Kidnapped Americans were in Mexico for tummy tuck

Relatives of four people bundled into a truck by armed men in a border town say they urged them not to go. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1lHvOBh

Ukraine hunts Russian killers of unarmed smoking soldier

Footage appears to show the unarmed Ukrainian saying "Glory to Ukraine" before being shot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xZo2bU7

Atlanta ‘Cop City’: Arrests as protesters clash with police

Protesters say they are against police militarisation and the development of a forest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hgYvGpV

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Exiled Belarus opposition leader sentenced to 15 years

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who fled after elections she is widely thought to have won, gets 15 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kq8nDci

Georgia parliament: Lawmakers exchange blows over 'foreign agents' law

Critics say the proposed law is modelled on Russian legislation and designed to curtail freedom of speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YQSMLZP

Gary Rossington: Lynyrd Skynyrd's last founding member dies aged 71

Guitarist Gary Rossington had survived a 1977 air crash that killed several of his bandmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KbFcINj

Moment ceiling collapses, nearly hits commuter at Massachusetts subway station

The local transport authority in Massachusetts says it will now inspect panels in all of its stations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bnK0PfQ

Melodramatic and over-the-top - the immersive world of K-dramas

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5oqmbhL

Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1deoqPn

Bangladesh: Video shows fire engulfing part of refugee camp

The blaze is believed to have destroyed around 2,000 shelters at Cox's Bazar camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QlHyD9d

Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

It is thought some 12,000 people, most of whom fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, are now homeless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lZsREv5

US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xf0eR4a

Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TRJ0FD4

Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/copVbdF

In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8oxPRZc

Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7yDTCHe

US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules

A US appeal court has ruled that cheeses from outside Switzerland and France can be called "gruyere". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LanRJvE

Sergei Lavrov: Russian foreign minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims

Sergei Lavrov is laughed at in Delhi after saying the Ukraine war was "launched against us". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/orxzpg0

Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine

Police reveal details of an undercover operation that began off the coast of South America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5RNH4g1

AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress reading "Tax The Rich"

The ethics probe centres on whether her rented dress violated congressional rules about gifts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PsLoSW7

Iran protests: Rare cheetah cub Pirouz's death mourned

The 10-month-old cub, which had clung to life, had become a symbol of hope for protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZvpqAfd

Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh faces sentencing for murders

The South Carolina lawyer faces a minimum of 30 years in prison for each murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OuPhmtZ

Nigeria's Supreme Court rules CBN naira redesign invalid

The policy led to a nationwide shortage of cash, with people sleeping outside banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9MzidKp

Colombia protests: Seventy-nine police officers taken hostage

President Gustavo Petro has demanded the release of officials seized by rural protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rYM9jwI

Watch: Police fire tear gas in Greece train crash protests

Riot police can be seen at the protests in Athens, sparked by anger over Tuesday's disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aFlIpCf

Colombia: Watch: Police held hostage in Colombia protest

Police officers and employees from an oilfield company have been taken hostage by rural communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1HNbxYQ

Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/POXkh6K

Dusky tetraka: Joy as bird feared extinct spotted in Madagascar

The dusky tetraka is a small bird with a distinctive yellow throat that lives on the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CehdqmG

Hathras rape and murder case: Indian court clears three of four accused

The rape and murder of the 19-year-old Dalit woman in 2020 had evoked global condemnation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T198jyq

Egypt: Hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza seen for first time

An endoscope was used to film inside the 9m-long space, whose purpose is still unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jc2WXx0

Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village

Kyiv denies Moscow's claim that Ukrainian saboteurs fired at civilians in a Russian border village. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e7mBlKF

LGBTQ rights: Japan PM under fire for same-sex marriage remarks

Fumio Kishida is facing criticism for his remarks, just weeks after apologising over a separate scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GyLeTJC

Tulsa race massacre survivors granted Ghanaian citizenship

Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis visited Ghana in 2021 to mark 100 years since the Tulsa massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oKy9zEP

Justin Bieber cancels Justice tour dates after Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis

The 29-year-old Canadian singer has previously postponed the tour several times due to ill health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uLqVzt4

Bola Tinubu's Nigeria election win: The rigging claims of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar

How credible are the opposition claims of fraud in Nigeria's presidential election? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tTklXFB

Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms

The 30-year-old man got lost while hunting with friends in the Amazon in northern Bolivia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lon71eU

At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece

Kostas Koukoumakas takes a look at the devastation after two trains collided in northern Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DUjg3nI

Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X8diIT

Just Fontaine: Former France striker and World Cup record holder dies aged 89

Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, dies at the age of 89. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gdXKRea