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Video shows suspects making a getaway on motorbikes from the city's flagship Bulgari store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9rR4sLH

Sudan crisis: Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave

The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Port Sudan as thousands flee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BTq8mto

Khartoum branch of Sudan Central Bank in flames

Video shows a fire raging at a bank in the heart of the capital, Khartoum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XscGhU2

Portugal: Four dead after suspected pigeon racer dispute

A man in Portugal reportedly shot three people before killing himself in a feud related to pigeons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l9J7NYG

Drone captures moment lost child is found

The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/weLp0yj

Ludhiana gas: Mystery leak kills 11 in Indian city

Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f2eKyP1

Eurovision 2023: Contest inspires Ukraine's LGBT troops

When Ukraine takes part in Eurovision on 13 May, its frontline LGBT troops will be taking inspiration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z8rQJVX

Walrus Freya killed by Norway gets Oslo sculpture

The animal was a popular attraction, but euthanised in August out of public safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E4wjzTu

Thailand: Southeast Asia's 'weed wonderland'

Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rbpVg1a

Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

The Turkish leader hold a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after having been taken ill last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x72fI8Q

Ukraine war: Video shows huge flames rising from Crimea oil tank

Thick, dark smoke fills the sky above the depot after it was reportedly hit by a drone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ASyG8kx

Gunman kills five, including child, at Texas home

Police in Cleveland, Texas are looking for the suspect, described as a Mexican man carrying a rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l0p73SM

Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YKTJjgG

Sudan family: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NZU1Myn

Jack Teixeira: How are US security clearances handled?

Leaking suspect Jack Teixeira got top-secret clearance despite a problematic school suspension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qJ4L1wh

More than 200 migrants die off Tunisia in just 10 days

An official says morgues are running out of space as the number of attempted crossings soars, from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Td6EMle

Ukraine war: Ex-BBC journalist Bondarenko killed on front line

Oleksandr Bondarenko had volunteered to defend his country at the start of Russia's 2022 invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kmBRUWM

Vietnam arrests 65 for drug smuggling in toothpaste tubes

Vietnam is a major drug-trafficking hub despite having some of the harshest drug laws in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1aINkMV

Israel: Huge rally pushes back at judicial reform protests

The demonstration in favour of controversial judicial reforms was the biggest of its kind yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QwrXgfH

Eva Green: Actress wins High Court dispute over $1m film fee

The French star argued she was owed her payment for a sci-fi film that never got made. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8W4aKlu

Sudan crisis: Turkish evacuation plane fired on

Paramilitary fighters deny involvement, saying they are committed to the extended truce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R6GPEJX

Extreme April heat continues in Spain

Parts of Spain are seeing almost 40C this week with temperatures more akin to summer than the middle of spring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/25Vvigs

Sudan fighting: South Sudan man crowdfunds Khartoum evacuation

Akoc Manhiem is arranging trucks to evacuate South Sudanese people from the fighting in Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BLwIAh6

Who is Bryan Freedman, the lawyer said to represent Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson?

Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson reportedly have the same man on speed dial: attorney Bryan Freedman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7MYOkKW

Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations

It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ynFxq3N

China: History textbook's 'Covid war' mention sparks discussion

Some are asking whether a textbook's short description of China's fight against Covid is truthful. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gym95zc

Sudan: Evacuees fleeing the war have been arriving home across the world

There have been emotional reunions as thousands of people take advantage of a ceasefire to flee Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EF74qNx

Ex-Harvard professor Charles Lieber gets house arrest over China ties

Charles Lieber receives the sentence after being found guilty of lying about his Chinese connections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V2XRNDM

Iran: Senior Shia cleric on Assembly of Experts shot dead at bank

Ayatollah Abbasali Soleimani sat on the Assembly of Experts, which appoints the supreme leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lmFvYi7

Sudan crisis: Wounded British doctor in desperate plea to UK government

A British doctor who was shot is desperate to get out of Sudan, but won't leave his mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CphJrUV

Dennis Barnes: Teen receives more than $9m in university scholarship offers

Dennis Barnes has got into 125 schools and is hoping for more so he can reach $10m in offers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WIMywVN

Statue mocking Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos appears in Madrid

The statue of the ex-king pointing a rifle at a sculpture of a bear mocks his love of hunting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CpY7BmE

Biden v Trump: The sequel few Americans want to see

A potential re-run of the 2020 US election is on the cards - that's not exciting voters for now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bmlI1jT

ispace: Japan Moon landing would be first by private firm

Only the United States, Russia and China have successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wGu3D18

Harry Belafonte: Singer and civil rights activist dies aged 96

The King of Calypso, who became a major voice in America's civil rights movement, died at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/24RJdiG

Far-right Meloni joins Italians marking liberation from fascism

The origins of Giorgia Meloni's far-right party lie in Italy's post-fascist past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uN1erOV

Curious Alaskan moose visits the cinema for an evening snack

Cinema staff were left shocked when the wild animal decided to wander into their cinema. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DTkxagE

Honduras gang violence at 'war-like levels' - NGO

The Norwegian Refugee Council says gang violence is forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KswQiI1

India's population to surpass China this week - UN

Last week, a different UN body said the milestone would be passed later in 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f5sgHEd

Kenya starvation cult: The unbearable stench of mass graves

Dozens of bodies of people who are thought to have starved themselves are uncovered in a forest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K7W9yrh

Sudan fighting: Civilian death toll rising as thousands flee

Officials in South Sudan say 10,000 people have arrived at the country's border in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BwHiTt9

Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8LwyNbh

Second cheetah brought to India from Africa dies

Two of the 20 big cats brought to India since last year are now dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5k3aqzH

Migrants march through Mexico in demand for justice

Thousands of people are walking to Mexico City to protest at the poor treatment of migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7ptTAPx

Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames

A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0X8Txq2

Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J6XBpkL

James Cleverly: British diplomats evacuated after specific threats in Sudan

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says the embassy in Khartoum has been closed and staff re-located. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e6BhdlR

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zScfqRE

Ukraine war: Russian artists back Putin or face censorship

Russian musicians and artists face a choice: support Putin and the war, or lose the spotlight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hN5sK4P

Kenya cult deaths: 21 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dI70h3s

Flambé fire kills two in Madrid restaurant

Another ten people are injured after plastic plants caught fire as a waiter flambéed a dish. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aSX3L2m

Russia's Belgorod sees mass evacuations over undetonated bomb

An undetonated bomb was found in Belgorod, where a jet accidentally dropped another bomb days earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pLBzjDt

Dame Edna's memorable moments in 60 seconds

A look back at some laughs from the comedian, Barry Humphries, best known for character Dame Edna Everage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oIaGNmT

Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage

The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eDu3Omg

Sudan fighting: Foreign nationals to be evacuated - army

Nationals from the UK, US, France and China are to be evacuated as fighting in Sudan enters second week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F8YXlUI

Ukraine in Nato: Orban casts doubt on long-term membership plan

"What?!" says Hungary's prime minister, in response to long-term plans to admit Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LuoH4x6

My Pillow boss Mike Lindell to pay $5m to man over bogus election claim

The My Pillow boss challenged all-comers to prove his data wrong. A software expert did exactly that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5YwtgjF

South Africa shooting leaves 10 family members dead

Police said gunmen ambushed the family at their home on the outskirts of the city of Pietermaritzburg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nak6iLS

Is time up for Twitter?

What Elon Musk's blue checkmark shake-up could mean for the platform's future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzX75f

Twitter blue ticks: Multiple Hillarys and New Yorks as verifications disappear

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted verification from thousands of accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bmV4Cp

Watch moment Russian warplane accidentally bombs Belgorod

CCTV video captured the explosion at an intersection in Belgorod. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ioatd50

Inside a homemade cocaine-smuggling submarine

The BBC is given access to the "narco-sub" known to have brought cocaine from South America to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T18zEIU

Buzzfeed News to close as media firm cuts jobs

Buzzfeed is reducing its workforce by 15% and shutting its news site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gXEIGcj

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship launches but ends in explosion

Elon Musk's company launched the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9jyc42t

Tunisia: Is democracy there being destroyed?

Tunisia spent a decade building a democracy, but the current president is accused of dismantling it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GAscaDe

Fan tribute balloons and notes for K-pop star Moonbin

Moonbin's fans lit candles, left flowers and shared videos across social media, paying tribute to the artist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Lq7zaX

Venezuela corruption: 15-year sentence for Hugo Chávez's nurse

Claudia Díaz starts a long jail sentence in the US after being found guilty of money laundering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JCfZUSq

The $787m from Fox speaks volumes, Dominion lawyer says

The broadcaster agreed to pay $787m to settle a defamation lawsuit from the voting machine company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pfZI2qT

Mifepristone: Abortion pill ruling expected from US Supreme Court within hours

Millions will lose access to mifepristone at midnight unless the conservative-dominated court acts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ERbrLYN

Danish reporters see armed men on Admiral Vladimirsky

Danish TV reporters film armed men watching them as they approach a Russian ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ByHUmDR

Macron tries to escape French pension row with street song

The French leader tries to relaunch his presidency as a video is shared by a group linked to the far right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dZyViot

India population to surpass China by mid-2023 - UN

India will have 2.9 million more people than its neighbour by the middle of the year, UN data suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZQJM4ot

New Zealand cat-killing competition for children axed after backlash

Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kTMzEN

Absolut Vodka halts exports to Russia after backlash

The company was criticised when it resumed selling vodka in Russia, despite the Ukraine invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UFsBP7x

Experienced Northern Irish mountaineer dies in Nepal

Tributes are paid to the climber from County Down, who is considered one of Ireland's top mountaineers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Ysi6al

Ralph Yarl: Doctors cannot believe boy survived shooting, mother says

The 16-year-old who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Missouri is recovering at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wvXTEIn

Evan Gershkovich: US journalist arrested in Russia appears in court

Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal when he was detained on spying charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j2SfgyG

Italian police find cocaine packages floating in the sea off Sicily

Italian police said it was probably "one of the largest" drug hauls ever made in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eKq8NGR

Sudan: Civilians not spared as Khartoum fighting hits residential areas

Videos, photos and testimony from Sudan capital give a picture of how civilians are being impacted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Iudyj6F

Sudan crisis: Burhan and Hemedti - the two generals at the heart of the conflict

Gen Burhan and Gen Dagalo's tense relationship has spiralled into conflict engulfing the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6eGdYDr

Starship: Musk's big rocket launch stopped during countdown

The launch of Space X's Starship is postponed at the last minute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bncfu0U

Air France and Airbus cleared over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

The firms are acquitted of involuntary manslaughter over the crash which killed 228 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mEWNzfk

Angry Birds: Sega in talks to buy video game maker Rovio

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i3rXu6K

How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h8cxjbk

Sudan: Fighter jets, gunfire and explosions shock Khartoum

People take cover in Sudan's capital as the army clash with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TkvQgHj

Sudan crisis: Further fierce fighting as clashes spread

The escalation came on the second day of conflict between the country's rival armed factions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pSzy01G

Sudan crisis: Shock and anger in Khartoum, a city not used to war

Residents say stray bullets and threatened neighbourhood sweeps by armed forces mean nowhere is safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r5sVyMB

Atiq Ahmed: Moments before former Indian MP shot

Dramatic scenes show the moments just before former MP Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in Prayagraj. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Aq8N4UX

Fumio Kishida vows G7 security boost after smoke bomb

Fumio Kishida said Japan must "maximise" security for G7 officials after an object was thrown at him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jqGkKYu

Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton reacts to his arrest

The BBC visits Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton, in rural Massachusetts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x8DJhOU

The fishy business of a Chinese factory in The Gambia

Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their shores. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D2MdxNO

Christians celebrate Holy Fire amid Jerusalem police limits

Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GspK3g8

Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum

The fighting is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the military leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ouPO7Ul

Japan: Kishida smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PM Abe

The incident comes as a shock, occurring only nine months after Shinzo Abe's murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tGIFfQv

Nizar Issaoui: Protests at funeral of Tunisian footballer who set himself on fire

Nizar Issaoui, 35, died from burns as a protest against "police injustice", his family said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VhdEywQ

Ukraine war: Civilians killed in Russian strike on Ukraine homes

A toddler is among those killed in a strike on houses and flats in Slovyansk, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jVy321T

Kenya chess: Male player dons disguise to compete as woman

The bold gambit of dressing in a burka was exposed when the Kenyan's winning streak raised eyebrows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gnAOUHR

The factory making bionic arms for Ukrainian soldiers

The BBC had access to a factory in Bristol responsible for creating bionic arms for wounded Ukrainian soldiers from the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jc64hza

Jack Teixeira: How damaging are US intelligence leaks?

The BBC's Frank Gardner on the impact of 21-year-old Jack Teixeira's highly classified US military leaks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YHj9hIb

Beatriz Flamini: Athlete emerges after 500 days living in cave

Beatriz Flamini spent two birthdays in the cave, and kept busy drawing and knitting woolly hats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cNzRoX

Joe Biden in Ireland: President says 'I'm at home'

The US president praises the strength of the Irish-US relationship and speaks of pride in Irish roots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lKOGhIJ

Iran executions surged in 2022 to 'spread fear' - report

Campaign groups say at least 582 people were put to death in 2022 amid anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OCGu5Js

Drake Bell: Drake & Josh star reported missing, police say

Police say the actor, who starred in the hit Nickelodeon children's show, is "missing and endangered". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cYdq6nf

Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats accused of spying

The country's foreign minister claims the intelligence officers were operating under diplomatic cover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IFDnpZN

Ukraine war: Pentagon leaks reveal Russian infighting over death toll

US documents suggest Russian officials disagreed over how casualties were being counted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ivLBTJ

Thabo Bester: South Africa's 'Facebook rapist' deported from Tanzania

Tanzania deports the rapist and murderer who faked his death in jail, and was at large for a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/env1ust

Waves form on severely flooded airport runway in Florida

Flooding has impacted airports and roads across southern Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mNMBrDv

NPR quits Twitter over 'government-funded' label

The not-for-profit news outlet says the description is misleading and undermines its credibility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i18QY0s

Churches criticise Israeli curbs on Orthodox Easter event in Jerusalem

Churches in Jerusalem say police are imposing "heavy-handed" restrictions on the Holy Fire ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V3aYiSp

Moment protester tackled during President Macron Amsterdam visit

It's the second time protests have disrupted the French president's Netherlands visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a2k5Mct

Elon Musk: What it's like to interview the billionaire Twitter boss

The interview covered everything from the challenges of artificial intelligence to Twitter's current CEO. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aN7iOzT

New Zealand cabinet reaches gender equality for the first time

The country also has one of the most diverse parliaments in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XpzN7hj

Chichen Itza: Archaeologists discover scoreboard for ancient Maya ball game

The carved stone with hieroglyphs was found at the Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jM3XL0Q

Turkish elections: Erdogan kicks off race to hold on to power

After 20 years of rule, Turkey's leader is facing his stiffest test yet from a unified opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sNayPn4

Cuba lifts ban on cash deposits in US dollars at banks

Cuba's government announced the surprise move just under two years after the ban came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AwJrlzW

Democrats urge Supreme Court to investigate judge

The conservative Supreme Court justice faces a backlash for free luxury trips he did not disclose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q7hVcBb

Taiwan bear badge punches back after China drills

The badge depicts a Taiwanese black bear punching Winnie the Pooh, who often symbolises Xi Jinping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kJr2OMt

Al Jaffee: Record-breaking US cartoonist dies at 102

Best known for his work on Mad magazine, Jaffee was still working up until 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6RMWH7h

Myanmar military airstrike kills at least 53 - witnesses

The military has increasingly used air strikes to crush the resistance since they seized power in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/atWAvu3

Pentagon documents leak a risk to US national security, officials say

Officials say the leaked files appear to be in a format similar to those issued to senior leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z6slc5F

Pierre Lacotte: French dancer who helped Rudolf Nureyev defect dies

Pierre Lacotte played a part in the Russian ballet star's escape from his KGB minders in Paris in 1961. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/89SqnWk

WATCH: Entire building tumbles onto road in Mexico

Authorities in Tijuana say the building is the second to collapse in the area following a landslide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S9uaJmy

Louisville, Kentucky shooting sees multiple casualties, police say

Police in Louisville, Kentucky, say they are responding to an "active aggressor" in the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bGDxv0M

Lasse Wellander: Abba pay tribute to guitarist's 'musical brilliance'

Lasse Wellander played "an integral role in the Abba story", the Swedish superstars say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I6okqcP

The Ukrainian refugees making a living somewhere new

After fleeing the war in Ukraine, refugees share their experiences of finding work in their new homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oMYnRqZ

Video shows avalanche in French Alps

French authorities say four people were killed and several others were injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9OSZrku

Songs of grief at funeral for sisters killed in occupied West Bank

The crowd packed into the prayer hall at a cemetery in the settlement of Kfar Etzion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IYaZbLy

French Alps avalanche: Four hikers killed, others injured

A wall of snow hit a group near Mont Blanc in south-eastern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ts0jTfX

Pope Francis: Easter Mass brings relief to public after pontiff's illness

The pontiff "looked in really good health", said one of the thousands of people in St Peter's Square. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i3MPfGH

Maia and Rina Dee: Funerals of sisters killed in occupied West Bank taking place

Maia and Rina Dee, who used to live in Britain, were shot on their way to a family holiday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wneQWtx

Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire

The talks in Yemen could mean that the eight-year war is coming to an end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YiMPD4s

Giant sketch in field marks Picasso death anniversary

Dario Gambarin used a tractor to create the portrait on wasteland in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WU4fT98

British-Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting named

Maya and Rina Dee were named in a tweet by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Aqb0R3G

Thabo Bester: South African murderer who faked death arrested in Tanzania

Thabo Bester, known as the "Facebook rapist", escaped from South African prison last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DOnV8ju

Iran installs cameras to find women not wearing hijab

Police say increased surveillance will help to combat 'resistance against the hijab law'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MEpSWwo

Ukraine to export electricity again after months of Russian attacks

Russia's assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure led to blackouts throughout winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/59AzO6k

China conducts military drills around Taiwan Island

On land, by sea and in the air - pictures released by China's state broadcaster show military drills around Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q8GhgPV

Expelled Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones vows to return - but can he?

Expulsion is extraordinary, but Democrat Justin Jones can see a way back to the statehouse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TDlWkm6

Evan Gershkovich: Russia charges US journalist with spying - reports

Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested last week, categorically rejects the accusations, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TzfFwue

Life sentences for DR Congo Italian envoy's killers

The men are accused of killing Luca Attanasio and two others after attacking a UN convoy in DR Congo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aVSOdQo

XXXTentacion: Three men jailed for life over rapper's death

The chart-topping rising star was shot in broad daylight during a 2018 robbery in Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IxJCrbm

Chained woman case: Five jailed in trafficking case that horrified China

The woman - a human trafficking victim - was found locked in a hut with a chain around her neck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xc4jIia

Jeremy Renner describes snowplough accident: 'My mistake and I paid for it'

"It's my mistake and I paid for it," the actor says in his first interview since being badly injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/omqcd0k

Democrats may be expelled over gun protests

The three lawmakers led protests from the House floor after the deadly Nashville school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YFMTl1p

France pension protests: One of Macron's favourite cafes in flames

Protesters against raising France's retirement age attack La Rotonde bistro in Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kxZpI5V

The moment lightning strikes the tip of Toronto's CN Tower

Lightning struck the famous tower early on Wednesday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LvnCmDM

Indonesia shaman accused of killing at least 12 people

A village shaman in Java admitted to police that he had poisoned and buried dozens of clients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IjgQERu

US and UK walk out on Russia's Lvova-Belova at UN meeting

The US, UK, Albania and Malta walked out as Russia's envoy for children's rights spoke via video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kcijDrA

Donald Trump awarded legal fees in Stormy Daniels defamation lawsuit

On the same day he was arrested in New York, a California court passes a judgement in his favour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZvP2OAV

Brazil kindergarten attack: Man kills four children in Blumenau

A man armed with a hatchet forced his way into a kindergarten in the city of Blumenau in southern Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k3RTLJZ

Spanish TV star Ana Obregón reveals surrogate baby is her late son's

Ana Obregón, 68, reveals a baby born in the US was fathered by her son who died of cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xudE7DT

Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police

Genesis Market allowed online fraudsters to buy passwords and other personal data for less than $1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hSo6wnP

Terry Gou: Foxconn founder in fresh run for Taiwan presidency

Terry Gou is aiming to be nominated from the Kuomintang, which traditionally favours close ties with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OS0wXv8

Trump indictment: US going to hell, says ex-president

The former president is accused of falsifying business records relating to a hush money payment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aBlrEVm

Alors On Danse singer Stromae cancels tour dates over health

The Belgian singer, known for Alors On Danse, is cancelling all his European tour dates until the end of May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rekGtYu

Irvo Otieno: Death of man in police custody ruled a homicide

The 28-year-old died in March while being transferred from a jail to a mental health facility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qNCGQep

Ukraine war: Who are Russia's war bloggers and why are they popular?

Vladlen Tatarsky, killed in a cafe blast, was one of Russia's "war correspondents". But who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SWzFlnO

The moment Finland joined Nato security alliance

The Finnish foreign minister handed over the accession document, making the country the 31st to join Nato. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QhFsj74

Darya Trepova: Russia cafe bomb suspect charged with terrorism

Darya Trepova was arrested on Monday after the St Petersburg killing of pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F2kRYNf

Australian rugby and NFL star Jarryd Hayne guilty of rape

It is the third time the former Parramatta Eels player has faced trial on the same allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9TuUXfv

Kosovo ex-president Hashim Thaci pleads not guilty to war crimes

April 03, 2023

The trial of ex-guerrilla commander turned politician Hashim Thaci opens in The Hague. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kDEhTjJ

Paris votes to ban rental e-scooters

Almost 90% of votes cast favour banning the scooters in a city that pioneered them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8hXzNk5

US tornadoes: Biden releases federal funds to Arkansas

The US state is one of several ravaged by tornadoes, which have killed at least 29 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pJjRPTe

Opec oil producers announce surprise cut in output

The cuts by the Opec+ group amount to more than one million barrels per day and are set to push up prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4tIaso8

Sanna Marin neck and neck with conservatives in early Finland voting

The PM's social democrats are level with the opposition conservatives in Finland's general election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DnoBfit

Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QiMIpkl

Burkina Faso expels correspondents from French newspapers

The correspondents of Le Monde and Libération were given 24 hours to leave the former French colony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9jZP3VE

Sarah Polley told to return Oscar in April Fools’ prank

The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/knRX1rS

Andrew Tate: See luxury villa where brothers are under house arrest

The BBC's Lucy Williamson is outside the compound where Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are confined. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GJI73Mw

Iowa tornadoes captured by eyewitness in car

Footage shows the tornadoes sweeping through Iowa - one of several states affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GLrWBzq

Miami Seaquarium is returning Lolita the killer whale to her home waters

The oldest killer whale in captivity was kept in a tiny tank less than twice her length. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bCWIs7z

Balochistan: Four Pakistan border guards killed by militants near Iran

Pakistan's army says four of its troops were killed by "terrorists" on the border with Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oNmJgen

Woah! Olympic sprinter runs in son's sports day

Triple Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs in her son's school sports day parents' race - with predictable results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BoHIXgm

Iran signals determination to enforce hijab rules