talent hunt

A Belarusian is released despite giving a detailed account of disappearing opposition members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x7L6kqi

Slovakia elections: Liberals win against pro-Moscow party - exit polls

There were fears that victory for populist Robert Fico would end military support for Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xTDj5NJ

It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan

As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UAxiHI4

Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KOGJ2bN

US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QU7ENWT

Tupac Shakur: Sister calls new murder charge 'pivotal moment'

The rapper's family welcome news that a former gang leader has been charged with his murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2fRZOam

Driver ploughs through wall into police squad room in New Jersey

John Hargreaves has been charged following the incident in the US state of New Jersey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tFkUxN

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia says 100,000 refugees flee region

Almost the entire ethnic Armenian population has fled the region since Azerbaijan seized it last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1vTJehd

Sweden gangs: Army to help police after surge in killings

The military will provide help with analysis, logistics and explosives handling, the PM says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ky2xSMv

Senator Dianne Feinstein dies aged 90

The California senator served for more than three decades and was a trailblazer for women in US politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5McYFiR

Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji

Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VEc3Wxu

South China Sea: Philippines' Marcos defends removing Chinese barrier

President says Manila's defence of its territory does not mean it is 'looking for trouble' from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D9AmF2d

Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial

Mr Trump and three of his adult children are among witnesses who are expected to be called in the case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pHuv2D

Family in Ireland gymnast racism row say apology 'useless'

The mother of a black girl not given a medal at a gymnastics event said officials showed "no empathy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oRfKind

Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zSlDGY

Cher accused of hiring men to kidnap her son

The claims are contained in newly surfaced court documents filed by the estranged wife of Cher's son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sUoNXGZ

Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

The actor, a four-time Bafta award winner, was best known for playing Dumbledore in the hit film series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zClZcnb

Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe

Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LlZT2Fb

Travis King arrives back on US soil from North Korea

The American soldier had illegally crossed into North Korea in July and had been held there since. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OCspotw

Scientists get closer to solving mystery of antimatter

The elusive substance holds the key to discovering how the Universe was formed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6oXZFOS

Travis King in US custody after North Korea expulsion

It comes after North Korea's state-run news agency said the country had decided to "deport" the 23-year-old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KuFNYeV

Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan arrests former Karabakh leader

Ruben Vardanyan is detained while attempting to enter Armenia after Baku's offensive last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JbeZjmg

Iraq wedding fire: What do we know?

More than 100 people have been killed by a blaze that swept through a wedding party in Qaraqosh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/apuqld5

Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capital

The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tGhBWOb

Landmark Saudi and Israeli trips as normalisation talks progress

Hours after a Saudi envoy visits the West Bank, an Israeli minister attends a UN event in Riyadh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fCvj2WT

French troops will soon leave Niger - what happens then?

Decisions made by Niger's ruling juntas will be crucial as to how Islamist extremism spreads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZU4J9xy

Russia shows video to prove top commander is alive

Ukraine is "clarifying" its recent reports that Russia's Admiral Sokolov died in a missile attack on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a0noqp7

Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase

Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LBxeowT

Manhunt for gang boss who controlled luxury jail in Venezuela

Héctor Guerrero Flores escaped shortly before the jail which he controlled was raided by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RXyEJkG

Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43

She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0ojpMcE

South China Sea: Philippines removes Chinese barrier in contested area

The Philippines says it has removed a floating barrier installed by Beijing in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eWX3yQh

Zambia ex-President Edgar Lungu banned from 'political' jogging

Police tell Edgar Lungu to stop his runs alongside supporters as they amount to "political activism". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w1TNlg

French family planning agency turns to British TV show Sex Education

Le Planning Familial says it is working with Netflix to promote its free sex education phone line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wi2mNqR

Sophia Loren: Italian star has emergency surgery after fall

The 89-year-old Italian actress fell at her Swiss home and sustained "serious fractures". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8bjtE9e

Nagorno-Karabakh: BBC reports from Armenia border amid panic

The BBC's Nataliya Zotova reports from the border between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/joLYO18

Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P3lW1sr

Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified

A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AXT8d5w

Asteroid Bennu: Why the return of samples are so important... in 83 seconds

It is hoped the material from Bennu could tell Nasa how life on Earth began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6QjPbuw

Asteroid Bennu: Watch moment sample lands on Earth

Nasa scientists celebrate as the sample successfully lands in the Utah desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x7EBSMC

Olympic winner slams black Irish girl's medal snub

The Olympic champion says "there is no room for racism in sport" after footage from Ireland went viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XGUtFDu

Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival

Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LtuwMiy

South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area

The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TMyRqh6

Lampedusa: Inside the camp at the heart of Europe’s migrant surge

At least 10,000 migrants arrived on Italy's Lampedusa island last week, stretching local resources. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/krlGUoP

Florida police stop 10-year-old driver on highway

Boy and 11-year-old sister found 200 miles from where they were reported missing by mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UueT4MC

Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer

A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Idw1rkQ

Wagner deserter Andrey Medvedev held over bid to return to Russia

It is the latest colourful incident involving Andrey Medvedev, who has been in Norway since January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p1ZeERw

China sentences Uyghur scholar to life in jail

Rahile Dawut loses appeal against a charge of endangering state security, a rights group says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/271G9hZ

Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sSWVlHA

MohBad mourners teargassed at Nigeria's Lekki toll gate after Lagos concert

It happened after a memorial concert in Lagos for MohBad, who died last week aged 27. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7k2GCnH

Ukraine war: Missile hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy

One soldier is missing after a missile hits navy headquarters in Crimea's Sevastopol, Moscow says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VKcxS3i

Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu's lock of hair returned after 140 years in UK

Prince Alemayehu, who was taken to the UK aged seven, died at 18 after an unhappy upbringing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tfsEqS9

Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IL2aeNT

9/11 defendant unfit to stand trial, US judge rules

A military judge accepts Ramzi bin al-Shibh is too psychologically damaged to defend himself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xcpiQGl

Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron play table tennis

King Charles and Queen Camilla are in France for the second day of a three-day state visit from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/USWVtOD

Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince says

An agreement creating ties between the two historical foes would mark a huge regional shift. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B9hGRQa

Rwandan serial killer who hid bodies in kitchen pleads guilty

Rwandan police found more than 10 bodies buried under the 34-year-old man's house near Kigali. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ok0oBgy

South Africa to clear Covid lockdown criminal records

More than 400,000 people were arrested for breaking some of the world's toughest lockdown restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xqwsc2T

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lIskLCm

Police taser school band director at US football game

The Birmingham Police Department has released bodycam footage of the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KEnoM49

Donald Trump: Hackers claim ex-President dead on son's X account

A post claiming the ex-president had died is among a string of now-deleted messages posted on his son's account. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AwPuabd

MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeat star's death

Demonstrators want to know how popular 27-year-old singer Mohbad died last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hBRFfgI

Quobna Cugoano: London church honours Ghanaian-born freed slave and abolitionist

Quobna Cugoano was captured by slavers aged 13 but later played a big part in the UK abolition movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/17BsEKn

Violent tornado sends debris flying across eastern Chinese city

A tornado ripped through the city of Suqian in eastern China, sending debris flying through the air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Te02nyS

India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious

The advisory comes a day after tensions between the countries escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nDI1ECP

Mexican railway operator suspends routes amid migrant deaths

Migrants heading to the US often hitch rides on freight trains, with many injured or killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8DcXo9E

Indonesia: TikToker jailed two years over pork video

Lina Lutfiawati, who identifies as Muslim, said an Islamic phrase before eating crispy pork skin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Io2YfQ

Libya flood: Video appears to show Libya mayor's house set on fire

The mayor's home was burnt to the ground as protesters demanded answers for last week's catastrophic flood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cb3otsx

Beijing demands Hong Kong consulates hand over local staff data

Details including identity card numbers must be submitted to authorities in a month, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k1O9iYc

Ovidio Guzmán: Drug lord El Chapo's son pleads not guilty

A US court has accused Ovidio Guzmán of drug-trafficking and money-laundering, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H04pfOS

Alien autopsy: Those viral 'non-human corpses' get lab tests

There's been widespread scepticism about the 'bodies' presented to Mexican authorities by a UFO enthusiast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7R8syXm

Danish artist told to repay museum €67,000 after turning in blank canvasses

Jens Haaning was given about €67,000 by a Danish museum to create art, but sent it blank canvasses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZBu3MoV

Libya flood: 'There's a smell of decay and death in the air'

The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SYbwxcs

Libya flood: Drone images show extent of Derna destruction

Video footage from the city of Derna shows wide-scale destruction following Libya's deadliest storm in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IgEYtsn

Moment police officer dragged away by escaping car

Dashcam footage shows a Massachusetts police officer clinging on to a car after it suddenly drives away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eBctNZ7

Libya: BBC finds little foreign aid in flood-hit Derna

In the Libyan city of Derna, Anna Foster describes the flood devastation and lack of international aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/23JuYoj

Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MIkeZjO

Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula vigilantes: 'Why we hate foreigners'

BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vE5GrPd

Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ogYMEp2

Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/03Ny1pg

Morocco earthquake: The scars, the rubble and the spirit to rebuild

Morocco's earthquake destroyed lives but survivors are picking themselves up, James Copnall finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8ZmIzMc

Hundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart

There have been a series of clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and opposition supporters abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Cn8Pm0

Lampedusa: Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni visit island after migrant boat fears

More than 8,000 migrants have arrived on the Italian island over the past three days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NT3VM4b

Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash

Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7aKeAdP

Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student

Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jlBqbiV

Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IkPs4uH

Libya flood: 'There's a smell of decay and death in the air'

The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iqLYFwc

Lampedusa: Italy recovers body of newborn baby from migrant boat

The child's mother is likely to have given birth on the journey to Lampedusa, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u7ACeMO

Storm Lee heads towards New England and Canada

Around 80,000 customers are without power as the storm tracks north, bringing powerful winds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zXrnls8

Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UqkZGwR

Wagner group formally banned as terror organisation in the UK

The move comes just weeks after the death of the group's founder Yevgeny Prigozhin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sH8Z3vW

Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sBh74p2

Why is the UK banning American XL Bully dogs?

The UK's prime minister says he wants the breed outlawed by the end of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vRnPjE1

France: Trial opens over bus driver's death in face-mask fight

Two men in France are accused of beating a bus driver to death after refusing to wear masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PfsheYr

Moment puma cub found and rescued by police

Brazilian authorities think the big cat was destined to be sold for more than $4,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eGTV78z

Danelo Cavalcante: Captured US jail fugitive planned to flee to Canada

Danelo Cavalcante also reportedly said officers came so close at times they almost stepped on him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Utxs3N6

North Korea's Kim Jong Un to stay in Russia for several days

Meanwhile Vladimir Putin has "gratefully" accepted an invitation to visit North Korea, Kremlin says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KSxYjVM

'Worse than death itself': Survivors describe Libya floods

Residents of Derna tell the BBC how they got out alive as floodwaters smashed through the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0yQtLiI

Libya flooding: Drone footage captures submerged neighbourhoods

The flooding in Derna swept away houses, buildings and left entire neighbourhoods surrounded by water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NqhkYsG

Libya flood: Satellite images reveal destruction in Derna

Pictures reveal washed-away streets and thousands of destroyed buildings in the city of Derna. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2fiO7Hz

Ros Atkins on... Libya’s political turmoil and the floods

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the link between the devastating floods and years of crisis in Libya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N6RDsBM

Body of Ecuador gangster Júnior Roldán stolen from cemetery

The body of Junior Roldán, who was shot dead in May in Colombia, has vanished from a cemetery vault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OilmEcz

Danelo Cavalcante: Police dog 'subdued' crawling Pennsylvania fugitive

Danelo Cavalcante, 34, resisted arrest in a wooded area after an aircraft picked up his heat signal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nHMmxdP

Watch the arrest of US fugitive Danelo Cavalcante

Heavily armed officers cut fugitive's shirt off and handcuffed him - then lined up for a group shot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z6mgfLE

Morocco earthquake: Before and after pictures show devastation

Satellite images of mountain villages reveal large numbers of collapsed buildings following the quake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jtd4s7r

Libya flooding: Doctor pleads for help as body count increases

Dr Najib Tarhoni has been working at the nearest large hospital to Derna, and is assisting with the disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UNFRZs1

Austrian ex-minister Karin Kneissl moves to Russia with her ponies

Karin Kneissl is known for her links to Russia, including dancing with Vladimir Putin at her wedding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YeInSqF

Derna: Soundtrack of children's cries now engulfs Libyan city

A Libyan journalist tells the BBC that survivors in Derna have reported scenes of utter devastation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f9jBOuG

Libya floods: Storm Daniel forces people onto streets

Much of Libya's eastern port of Derna is underwater after two dams and four bridges collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V2rxY0v

Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high

September 12, 2023

A UN report finds the area planted with coca bushes is the biggest ever registered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uNDMiUE

Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss

September 12, 2023

The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gNVO48W

Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister

September 12, 2023

Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nUv703k

Mark Dickey: US man trapped in Turkey cave nears surface

Rescuers hope he will reach the surface sometime on Monday evening or on Tuesday local time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pQmkqtS

Danelo Cavalcante: Escaped US killer shaves beard as search widens

More sightings of Danelo Cavalcante, including one of him clean shaven, are made outside police perimeter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dv9aUlZ

Sara Sharif death: Pakistan police take children from grandfather's house

The five children were taken by police in an afternoon raid, Sara Sharif's grandfather tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ocBnPKq

Libya declares emergency as Storm Daniel kills 150

The storm causes severe flooding in eastern Libya after killing a dozen people in Europe last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7wXcyt4

Greek minister resigns after late ferry passenger death

The man died after allegedly being pushed off the vessel by crew members, sparking outrage in Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZiVP7pe

Hansi Flick sacked by Germany as Euro 2024 hosts lose patience

Hansi Flick is dismissed as manager of Euro 2024 hosts Germany following a poor run of results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nD6xJAl

Morocco earthquake: Race against time to save survivors buried in rubble

Villagers dig by hand to find those still trapped, with few signs of an official response in some areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s6kbz18

Morocco: Inside village with 90 people dead after quake

The BBC's Nick Beake is on the ground in Tafeghaghte after a powerful earthquake hit Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q2Ct3Zh

Sudan conflict: Dozens killed in attack on Khartoum market, medics say

The attack in Khartoum killed at least 35 as fighting between factions continues, a charity says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j6z10mn

Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse

CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JVGqdHw

Russia hails unexpected G20 'milestone' as Ukraine fumes

The world's leading economies issue a joint statement shorn of direct criticism of Moscow's war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/clm32OR

Ukraine war: Kyiv foils big Russian drone attack, officials say

Ukraine's capital is showered in debris from intercepted Russian drones, city officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SLMtVRl

Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t8x6zcK

Morocco earthquake death toll rises above 2,000

The death toll from a huge quake nearly doubles as Morocco's king orders three days of national mourning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mG3litb

Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a4OWqhQ

Kim Jong Un marks North Korea's anniversary with parade

Russia congratulates Kim Jong Un amid rumours of a possible meeting between him and Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LmhjMUn

In Pictures: Morocco earthquake hits historic Marrakesh

Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0O1S26M

Four videos show extent of damage in Marrakesh

An earthquake in central Morocco has killed hundreds of people with reports some remain trapped under rubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zqs2RTU

Sylvester Stallone shadow boxes with the Pope

The Rocky actor threw some air punches with the pontiff during a meeting at the Vatican. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rt5d6Hw

Georgia grand jury recommended charging three US senators

But prosecutors ultimately did not indict Lindsey Graham and other Trump allies on election charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NWFLht1

Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation

A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v9B1kKO

Greek floods: PM Mitsotakis warns of very unequal battle with nature

Rescuers try to reach hundreds of people trapped by floods in Greece where seven people have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UFAuk2L

Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret

For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kwnjQBr

Russia's Ukraine Danube attacks threaten Kyiv's economic lifeline

Attacks on Danube River ports have intensified recently, destroying large amounts of grain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ezh3LgI

Ukraine war: Russia holds local elections in occupied Ukraine

Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sv9ZkNh

Mark Dickey: Rescuers rush to save US man trapped in Turkey cave

Mark Dickey has been stuck in the Morca Cave since Saturday after suffering gastrointestinal bleeding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xX9W5Eo

Otto Pérez Molina: Guatemalan ex-leader pleads guilty to corruption

Otto Pérez Molina, who resigned in 2015, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9ZacquH

Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NOqucl0

Bruce Springsteen postpones shows over stomach ulcer

The 73-year-old rock legend calls off eight concerts he was due to play on his US tour this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cEqdmhU

Deezer and Universal to launch 'artist-centric' streaming model

The new streaming model will generate bigger royalties for artists that people choose to listen to. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E2vS8i9

Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate continues to fall

For the second month in a row, there has been a huge reduction in the year-on-year deforestation rate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xhdsu1y

Dead Sea reveals four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in cave

The excellently preserved weapons are believed to have been hidden by Judean rebels 1,900 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uhF6T1K

Bulgaria and Turkey streets turn to rivers in deadly floods

Flooding caused by heavy rain leads to at least 10 deaths in Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jB9LoMH

British Museum: Chinese TikTok hit amplifies calls for return of artefacts

The show about a jade teapot that busts out of the museum fuels calls for treasures to be returned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AlpNfGZ

British Challenger 2 tank 'hit' in Ukraine

September 05, 2023

A video shared on social media appears to show a damaged British-made Challenger 2 tank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hPcpEnL

Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19

September 05, 2023

She is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says, while President Joe Biden tested negative. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rOzvwNu

How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance?

September 05, 2023

An arms deal between North Korea and Russia could suit both sides, and allow them to work more closely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vh4IXfr

Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark

Three dogs participated in a performance of the Hunting Symphony, a piece by Mozart's father Leopold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QMio0SH

Israelis held in Cyprus over alleged rape

Israel's foreign ministry says six citizens were arrested on suspicion of raping a British tourist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IkNBqe8

India's Moon lander enters sleep mode as lunar night falls

It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ur5Dcxk

Gilberto Hernández: Panama national team footballer killed by gunmen

Gilberto Hernández's father urged young people to "stop the violence" after the death of his son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6SC5oN2

Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema being sworn in as president

General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tiY4NK0

Minnesota jail in lockdown as 100 inmates refuse to return to cells

Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EoDlBMG

Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bwEeaT7

Sudan conflict: Air strike on Khartoum kills at least 20

Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gd4ev2g

Hubert Aiwanger: Bavarian deputy leader keeps job after antisemitism claims

Firing Hubert Aiwanger would be a disproportionate move, says Bavaria's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R0yGIr7

Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen in record-breaking 10th consecutive F1 win

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets an all-time record for consecutive wins with victory in the Italian Grand Prix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mM6cOIv

Burning Man: Torrential rain turns desert festival into mud bath

Thousands of people are stranded at Burning Man festival in the US state of Nevada after torrential rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ahfCEWr

Israel: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence

PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants the immediate deportation of Eritreans who took part in Tel Aviv riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QB24oUS

Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath

People at the event in the US state of Nevada have been told to conserve their food and water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BXFAb0M

Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water

Festival-goers are told to conserve their food as access in and out of the Nevada event is shut down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dcAPtGz

Gabon coup will not end rule by Bongo clan - presidential source

A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RL4NJxS

Israel: Police clash with Eritrean asylum seekers

Dozens of people are reported injured in Tel Aviv as demonstrations turn violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IJriBFa

Australia launches mission to rescue Antarctic researcher

An icebreaker is sent from Tasmania to evacuate a researcher with a "developing medical condition". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BNj0cK4

Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/prxuXGi

Shock after popular bear shot dead in Italian town

A bear named Amarena is killed in central Italy and a man has claimed he opened fire out of fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AVeSGjH

Luis de la Fuente: Spain men's head coach asks for 'forgiveness' for applauding Luis Rubiales

The head coach of Spain's men's team asks for "forgiveness" after applauding the speech in which Luis Rubiales said he would not resign for kissing player Jenni Hermoso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QuGPxKV

Danelo Cavalcante: Convicted murderer escapes from Pennsylvania prison

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life last week for killing an ex-girlfriend in front of her children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L5l7U2t

Italy: Mother bear seen with cubs days before being shot

Villagers in San Sebastiano Dei Marsi were surprised to see a family of bears walking the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oxb26v3

Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters

The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5sTRiMy

Ukraine war: Drone attack on Pskov airbase from inside Russia - Kyiv