Dawn newspaper reported that under the proposed law by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the Supreme Appellate Court (SAC) of Gilgit-Baltista...
Turkey: Foreign tourists evacuated as wildfires threaten resorts
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Tokyo Olympics: Armand Duplantis glad to have avoided coffee with Sam Kendricks
Armand Duplantis is glad that a phone call from his girlfriend meant he missed a coffee with Sam Kendricks before the American's positiv...
Afghan economy heads towards crisis following Taliban capture of border trade points
Over the past month, the Ashraf Ghani government has lost control over Islam Qala, Torghundi, Abu Nasr Farahi, Spin Boldak, Ay-Khanoom, Dand...
Simone Biles withdraws from floor final at Tokyo Olympics
American Simone Biles withdraws from the floor final but is yet to make a decision on whether to compete on beam. from BBC News - World ht...
Simone Biles criticism baffles Callum Skinner: Mental health 'not death of sport'
Criticism of Simone Biles for withdrawing from some events at Tokyo 2020 is "baffling", says Olympic gold medallist Callum Skinner...
Paris: French police clash with protesters opposed to COVID health pass, use tear gas and water cannons
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Tokyo Olympics: Charlotte Worthington wins BMX freestyle gold for Great Britain
Great Britain's Charlotte Worthington wins a thrilling gold in the women's BMX park freestyle Olympic final. from BBC News - World...
Anti-eviction lawmaker camps overnight on US Capitol steps
Cori Bush fears millions of US tenants could be at risk if an eviction freeze is allowed to expire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene
Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C4W...
The women fighting infertility stigma in Nigeria
Three Nigerian women confront the prejudice they have faced on their fertility journeys. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xjkS97 via...
China will maintain prudent, flexible monetary policy in H2: Central bank
Factory activity in July grew at the slowest pace in 17 months since February 2020 when the impact of lockdowns to control the coronavirus p...
Kris Wu: K-Pop star arrested on suspicion of rape
The Chinese-Canadian star denies allegations made online by several women in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fhjLRj via IFTT...
China targets costly tutoring classes. Parents want to save them
In China, the competitive pursuit of education — and the better life it promises — is relentless. So are the financial pressures it adds to ...
Latvia: Kitchen robot in Riga cooks up new future for fast food
The Riga cafe, located under a crumbling concrete bridge, is designed in such a way that customers can observe the robotic arm at work. fr...
Vaccinated people may spread the coronavirus, though rarely, reports the American CDC
The vaccines remain powerfully effective against severe illness and death, and the agency said infections in vaccinated people were comparat...
Trump urged Justice officials to declare election 'corrupt'
President Donald Trump urged senior Justice Department officials to declare the results of the 2020 election "corrupt" in a Decemb...
Israel's NSO blocks some government clients from using its spyware over misuse claims: Report
Israeli cybersecurity company NSO Group, has temporarily blocked several government clients around the world from using its spyware technolo...
Why the world needs to count the pandemic’s invisible deaths
The World Health Organization puts the pandemic’s toll at more than 195 million infections and over 4 million deaths. Both anecdotal evidenc...
China factory activity slows in July, hit by extreme weather
Chinese factory activity weakened in July to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic, data showed Saturday, as manufacturing was im...
Simone Biles: Tokyo Olympics gymnast withdraws from two more events
American Simone Biles pulls out of the vault and uneven bars gymnastics finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. from BBC News - World https://i...
Nigerian sprinter Okagbare fails drugs test
Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare is out of the Tokyo Olympics after being suspended for failing a drugs test. from BBC News - World htt...
Elon Musk: 'I don't want to be CEO of anything'
Elon Musk reiterated on Friday that he doesn't want to be Space X or Tesla boss. What's going on? from BBC News - World https://if...
WHO urges action to suppress Covid before deadlier variants emerge
"Delta is a warning: it's a warning that the virus is evolving but it is also a call to action that we need to move now before more...
Two more parts of China report coronavirus outbreaks
The National Health Commission reported 55 new cases in areas including Fujian province and Chongqing municipality, in addition to the four ...
UN office in Afghanistan's Herat comes under fire; guard killed
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Tokyo Olympics: Russians face backlash from fellow competitors
The Russian Olympic Committee are fourth in the medal table at the Tokyo Games but their athletes are facing questions from fellow competito...
Donald Trump ordered to hand over tax returns to Congress
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From Afghan interpreter to US homeless - until reaching the American dream
Thousands of Afghan interpreters have waited years to flee to the US. Arriving is a different story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb
More than 60 years after a deadly explosion ruined Mitholz, the village remains under threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VlNpNY...
Nigeria's kidnap crisis: 'I saw my two-year-old carried by a man with a gun'
Parents of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria describe their trauma, and dilemma over the ransom demands. from BBC News - World https://if...
India reptile park struggles to survive amid Covid
The future is uncertain for the thousands of snakes, lizards and crocodiles at the Guindy Snake Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The man who 'killed' Pluto
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Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor thanks supporters after heart attack
The Better Call Saul star says he had a "small heart attack" on Tuesday and is going to be okay. from BBC News - World https://i...
Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly
A woman faces wildlife endangerment charges for a close call with a mother grizzly in Yellowstone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU by air bed
Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37f...
Hong Kong crowd booing China's anthem sparks police probe
Police are investigating an incident where hundreds jeered while watching an Olympics broadcast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BTX...
Didi: Chinese ride-hailing giant denies plans to go private
Didi shares surged by almost 50% in pre-market trade after a report that it planned to go private. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station
The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3icco...
Largest earthquake in US since 1965 rattles Alaska, no major damage or injury reported
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Saudi Arabia to reopen to vaccinated tourists after 17-month Covid closure
However, Saudi Arabia did not announce any lifting of restrictions on the umrah, a pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time, which usua...
The other pandemic sweeping the world: Another 291 million people won’t have enough to eat this year
The United Nations earlier this month estimated global food insecurity in 2020 had already hit the highest level in 15 years as income loss ...
US sailor charged over massive USS Bonhomme warship blaze in 2020
More than 60 people were injured, and the $1bn USS Bonhomme Richard had to be scrapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BVzXBi via ...
Coronavirus: Israel to give third jab to people aged over 60
It will be the first country to offer such a Covid booster amid a recent surge in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VeVhAS...
Olympics: The hidden sight of Tokyo's homeless
For many among Tokyo's homeless community the Olympics are far from a cause for celebration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UU0...
China warns UK as carrier strike group approaches
A fleet of British ships is currently sailing through the South China Sea en route to Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l8KfIn ...
Covid and a coup: The double crisis pushing Myanmar to the brink
A surge in virus cases has dealt a fresh blow to a country already dealing with military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zQzZI...
The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste
Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 July 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rFAZg5 via IFTTT
'My bakery lets you take a bite out of celebs'
Funny Face Bakery shot to fame when Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian posted about its cookies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WuGMcF ...
The separated refugees brought back together by judo
Sanda Aldass and Muna Dahouk have trained together since childhood but the war in Syria separated them. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Dressage: How to make a horse dance
For some, it's an oddity to watch only at the Olympics... for others, it's a lifetime of training. from BBC News - World https://i...
Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic thrashes Kei Nishikori to reach men's semi-finals
Novak Djokovic remains on course for a 'Golden Slam' after thrashing home hope Kei Nishikori to ease into the Olympic semi-finals. ...
Tokyo Olympics: How to think like a champion
Newsbeat speaks to Bill Beswick, the psychologist behind the 26-year-old breaststroke star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJ0O2g ...
Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise
The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
First group of evacuated Afghan interpreters arrives in US
The evacuations are part of Operation Allies Refuge as the US military mission in Afghanistan ends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow
The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VjG...
Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery
Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Failing to ensure wider access to COVID vaccines could undermine global eco recovery: WTO report
The Director-General's mid-year report on trade-related developments presented to members on Thursday calls on WTO member countries to e...
ArcelorMittal to invest $10 billion to cut global carbon emissions by 25% by 2030
ArcelorMittal, which had already set itself a 2050 target to make its operations carbon neutral, plans to launch its first carbon-neutral fa...
Floods make thousands homeless in Bangladesh Rohingya camps
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International Olympic Committee sees no link between Games, Japan case rise
Japanese officials sounded alarm Thursday after Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for two straight days with the Olympics wel...
Officials in Tokyo alarmed as Covid-19 cases hit record highs
Tokyo reported 3,177 new cases on Wednesday, up from 2,848 on Tuesday, setting an all-time high and exceeding 3,000 for the first time. fr...
From grey to green: World cities uprooting the urban jungle
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As Fed tiptoes around tapering, investors look to Jackson Hole meeting for clarity
Some analysts such as Brian Rose, senior economist, Americas at UBS Global Wealth Management believes the Fed could announce tapering in Dec...
I am more than my accomplishments, Biles says
US gymnast Simone Biles reacts to the widespread support she has received after withdrawing from Thursday's all-around final. from BBC...
China interest in Afghanistan could be 'positive', says US Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Airbus challenges Boeing cargo dominance with A350 freighter
Chief Executive Guillaume Faury said that following the green light, "we are enhancing our product line with an A350 freighter derivati...
Australian athletics team isolating in Tokyo
Multiple members of the Australian athletics team are isolating after coming into close contact with American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, wh...
China names 'Wolf Warrior' diplomat as new ambassador in Washington
He gained prominence during his two stints as foreign ministry spokesman, issuing barbed responses to foreign reporters and pioneering an ag...
Outspoken billionaire Sun Dawu jailed for 18 years in China
He has in the past been vocal in criticising authorities and has spoken out about human rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vkoq...
Tokyo Olympics: Caeleb Dressel breaks Olympic record on way to second gold
USA's Caeleb Dressel sets an Olympic record on his way to winning the men's 100m freestyle gold as he aims to become one of the most...
Tokyo Olympics rowing: Ireland's Paul O'Donovan & Fintan McCarthy win lightweight men's double sculls
Ireland win their first gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy claim the lightweight men's...
From garden pool to Olympic gold
Matt Richards' relay swim team almost broke the world record as they won gold in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UXzVbh ...
Covid vaccines: Tourists head to the US to get vaccinated
Some tourists are spending thousands of dollars to travel to the US to get a coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xa...
South Africa riots: The inside story of Durban's week of anarchy
The worst unrest since white-minority rule ended has left deep scars, especially in the coastal city of Durban. from BBC News - World http...
Why cannabis is still a banned Olympics substance
US sprinter Sha'carri Richardson won't compete due to a positive marijuana test. People are asking why. from BBC News - World http...
Gaza photographer hopes digital art boom can help raise aid money
A Palestinian photographer wants to help children by selling an image from May's conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BShup...
Arthur: Popular children's show to end after 25 years
US public broadcaster PBS confirmed the final episode will air in winter 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BSgv8j via IFTTT
Colorado officer arrested after threatening to shoot suspect during stop
The Colorado officer was filmed striking a man with his gun, saying "if you move, I will shoot you". from BBC News - World https...
Dusty Hill: ZZ Top bassist dies aged 72
Dusty Hill played bass for the iconic US blues rock band for more than five decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xeaVJY via IFT...
A Covid-weary world is facing a distressing reality check
The sputtering U.S. vaccine campaign has run headlong into the highly-contagious delta variant. The U.K.’s reopening has coincided with a ne...
As infections rise, C.D.C. urges some vaccinated Americans to wear masks again
CDC officials also called for universal masking for teachers, staff, students and visitors in schools, regardless of vaccination status and ...
In first visit to intel agency, Joe Biden warns cyberattacks may trigger 'shooting war'
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Tesla’s quarterly profit tops $1 billion for first time
The financial milestone announced Monday extended a two-year run of prosperity that has erased questions about Tesla's long-term viabili...
Let more Afghan interpreters resettle in UK, say ex-military chiefs
More Afghans who worked for British forces should be allowed to resettle in the UK, former military chiefs say. from BBC News - World http...
Covid: Sydney extends lockdown as other Australian cities reopen
Infections in Australia's largest city remain stubbornly high, despite five weeks of restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canadian police reveal decade-long Manitoba residential school inquiry
Police are investigating abuse claims at a former school that sought to assimilate indigenous children. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Lebanon’s descent into darkness
The country's economic crisis has forced some families to move into refugee camps to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Va...
Joey Jordison: Slipknot founding drummer dies aged 46
Jordison was a founding member of the heavy metal band, and remained the group's drummer until 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Simone Biles: American gymnast praised for 'prioritising mental wellness'
American gymnast Simone Biles is praised for prioritising "mental wellness over all else" after pulling out of the Olympic women...
Indians turn to crowdfunding to pay Covid bills
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US sells unique Wu-Tang Clan album seized from 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli
The album was handed over as part of a $7.4m deal with a notorious former drug firm executive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/373YDJ...
Gilgamesh tablet: US authorities take ownership of artefact
The Gilgamesh Dream Tablet was imported illegally into the US before being bought by Hobby Lobby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/375...
Key moments from first hearing of Capitol riot inquiry
Police officers gave emotional testimony about their struggles during the riot to US lawmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VcBa...
Roma student: 'My only goal is to finish school'
How one school in Croatia is working to improve education opportunities for Roma children like Kristina. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Zimbabwean with football dreams to be kicked out of UK
Christopher Arundell grew up in the UK but after doing time in jail is being deported to Zimbabwe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
The black immigrant who challenged US segregation - nearly 190 years ago
A black Brazilian immigrant was the first person in US history to challenge segregation in a courtroom from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Capitol Hill police officer in tears during testimony
Officer Gonell gave an emotional statement during the first day of the US Capitol riot inquiry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y7uT...
Tokyo Olympics: German gymnasts' full-body suits inspire other athletes
British-Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis believes athletes should have a choice over their outfits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Tokyo Olympics: Take a tour of the incredible venues
They range from an arena built by a father and son, to a legendary home of Japanese martial arts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l4...
Ivory Coast president and rival in first meeting since civil war
President Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo shook hands at the presidential palace on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BQ...
Israel-Gaza conflict: Apparent war crimes committed, says rights group
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel and Palestinian militants of unlawful attacks in May's conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Greece: Forest fire rips through area near Athens
About 300 firefighters, water-dropping planes and helicopters helped bring the blaze under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis
The value of New York-listed Chinese companies has plummeted after a series of crackdowns by Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Is Jeff Bezos an astronaut now?
The answer appears to be no, at least in the eyes of the Federal Aviation Administration, which last week revised its definitions on whom it...
Malcolm Turnbull: Australia ex-PM says vaccine rollout 'a colossal failure'
Ex-PM Malcolm Turnbull tells the BBC he believes Australia's borders won't reopen until early 2022. from BBC News - World https://...
As China boomed, it didn’t take climate change into account. Now it must.
China has always had floods, but as Kong Feng, then a public policy professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing, wrote in 2019, the flooding...
North and South Korea restore hotline after a year
The two countries have not spoke since Pyongyang cut off all channels of communication last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zH...
U.S. issues 'Do Not Travel' advisories for Spain, Portugal over COVID-19 cases
The CDC raised its travel advisory to "Level Four: Very High" for those countries telling Americans they should avoid travel there...
US veterans department becomes first agency to adopt vaccine mandate
President Joe Biden's administration had previously been reluctant to support such measures, but is now confronted with a Delta variant-...
Olympics: Storm remains threat, bringing rain as it lurks off coast
Rather than avoid the bad weather, organisers moved the surfing semi-finals and finals forward a day to make the most of big, bold waves tha...
Joe Biden aims to end Iraq combat mission by 2022
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Mapping the advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan
Maps of Afghanistan showing who controls districts in fighting between the government and Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r...
Brazil: Why are so many pregnant women dying from Covid?
One in five women that died from coronavirus in Brazil didn't have access to an intensive care unit. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Thomas Barrack: Top Trump aide pleads not guilty to working as foreign agent
Thomas Barrack has been accused of lobbying the US government on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Indian girl killed for wearing jeans
Neha Paswan was allegedly beaten to death by relatives who disagreed with her choice of clothes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iTW...
Kenyans sue the British army over fire at wildlife sanctuary
Some 1,000 people are going to court after a fire destroyed 12,000 acres of land at a wildlife sanctuary. from BBC News - World https://if...
Archibald Prize: 100 years of Australia's top portrait honour
Over 100 years, the Archibald Prize has become better at reflecting Australian diversity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eU8XYY vi...
Is there a future for Africa's lions?
As lion populations decline across much of Africa, could community-led conservation help reverse this trend? from BBC News - World https:/...
Surfside tower collapse: Final victim identified from rubble
The family of Estelle Hedaya say they have confirmation she is the 98th victim of the Surfside disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hemingway 'lookalike' chosen in Florida contest
A 63-year-old won the Key West, Florida contest for his likeness to the award-winning author. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BJqMnq...
Bezos' $2bn offer to get back in race to the Moon
The billionaire offers to pay $2bn in Nasa costs to be reconsidered for a key Moon lander contract. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid passports: How do they work around the world?
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US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year
The move, while largely symbolic, could provide a domestic boost to both the US and Iraqi leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y...
Nikola Tesla: Sparks fly over plans to honour inventor with coin
Both Croatia and Serbia claim Nikola Tesla, pioneer of alternating current electricity, as their hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How US pullback in Iraq could benefit Iran
The withdrawal of remaining US combat troops could help Iran achieve its ambitions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eYZQpY via IFTT...
EU regulator backs AstraZeneca drug for rare blood disorder in children
The drugmaker recently completed its $39-billion acquisition of Alexion, which it had agreed to buy as a bet on rare-disease immunology and ...
At least 7 killed in 20-car pileup in Utah during sandstorm
Around 20 vehicles crashed into each other at around 5 PM PT in Millard County, Utah, after high winds caused a sand or dust storm on the ro...
Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights
China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
China’s SMEs confidence slipped, recovery showed signs of weakness in July
Confidence among SMEs slipped in July with both the “current performance” and “expectations” sub-indexes moving lower, suggesting that SMEs’...
Austrian wins shock Olympic cycling gold
Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer launches a remarkable solo breakaway to win road race gold on her Olympic debut, as Britain's Lizzie Deig...
Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka 'refreshed' for 'nerve-wracking' Games debut in Japan
A "refreshed" Naomi Osaka says it was "nerve-wracking" to compete in the Olympics in her home country of Japan after her...
Tokyo Olympics: Japan's Yuto Horigome makes history with sport's first ever gold
Yuto Horigome celebrates winning Japan's third gold medal as the Tokyo native claims victory in the inaugural men's street skateboar...
What is 3x3 basketball?
On Saturday we finally saw what 3x3 Olympic basketball is all about - but what is it, and who stood out on day one? from BBC News - World ...
Pak PM Khan's party wins most seats in PoK legislative elections marred by irregularities, violence
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) has won 23 seats while Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was second with eight seats and the incumbent P...
Disinformation for hire, a shadow industry, is quietly booming
Private firms, straddling traditional marketing and the shadow world of geopolitical influence operations, are selling services once conduct...
Tokyo 2020: S Korea TV sorry for using pizza to depict Italy
MBC also used Chernobyl to depict Ukraine and Dracula to show Romania at the Opening Ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3710rD...
New Zealand to allow IS-linked mother to be repatriated
Permission for a mother and her children to travel was not taken lightly, NZ prime minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y7...
Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests
Protesters clashed with police as they demanded the government be dismissed over Covid failings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eUA...
Triathlon gold goes to Norway at Tokyo 2020
Great Britain's Alex Yee wins silver in a punishing men's triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics as Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway claims g...
Deadly street protests over Iran water shortages
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Unesco adds Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to heritage list
The famous Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park are symbols of the Spanish capital's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i3U20d ...
Nigerian outrage at brazen bandit attacks
The shooting down of a military jet shows how organised crime is becoming more daring by the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJ...
Tokyo Olympics: One athlete braved sharks and crocodiles
Training for the Olympics can be a full-time job but Jo Brigden-Jones has combined it with much more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid-19: Recent claims about cremations and vaccines fact-checked
Debunking claims shared widely on social media about cremations in the UK and US vaccine statistics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Afrobeats in Japan: British-Nigerian hip hop dancer teaching children how to dance
Yinka Oshiletu, a British-Nigerian hip hop dancer is bringing Afrobeats sounds to Japan's young dancers. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise
President Joe Biden's top medical adviser says cases are rising in areas with low vaccination rates. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Climate change: Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century
PM Naftali Bennett says the decision will help the country gradually shift to a low-carbon economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Iraq's PM Mustafa al-Kadhemi says country no longer needs US combat troops
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COVID-19: Pakistan bans domestic air travel for unvaccinated people, cases cross 1 million mark
"Restriction is for domestic air travel and people travelling from Pakistan to abroad or from abroad to Pakistan are exempted from rest...
Tokyo Olympics: Shock golds for Kiesenhofer & Hafnaoui as Osaka & Biles start campaigns
Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer and Tunisian teenager Ahmed Hafnaoui win surprise golds on a drama-filled second day at the Tokyo Olympics. ...
Indian businessman Yusuffali MA appointed vice-chairman of top govt business body in Abu Dhabi
Yusuffali is the Chairman and Managing Director of Abu Dhabi-based LuLu Group which operates hypermarkets and retail companies in many count...
Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned
It comes after thousands marched through Australian cities to demand an end to lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bw...
Wildfires spread from California to Nevada
Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UCCUWJ ...
Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom
Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kept out of venues, Japan Olympic superfan brings Games home
A Tokyo Olympics spectator ban means superfan Kyoko Ishikawa is missing her first Summer Games since 1992 -- so instead she's turned her...
Tunisian teenager wins shock swimming gold
Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui takes a shock gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y5g...
Shanghai cancels flights as China braces for Typhoon In-fa
In-fa was forecast to hit Zhejiang province, south of Shanghai, on Sunday afternoon, with rainfall of 250-350 millimetres (10 to 14 inches),...
Australia: Anti-lockdown protesters clash with Sydney police, several arrested
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Paris: Police use tear gas, water canons against protesters opposed to COVID restrictions
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Bangladesh urges Russia to mediate in Rohingya crisis after China-led efforts fail
Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen told reporters that he had made the proposal to his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, at a meeting in Tash...
R. Kelly accused of abusing teenage boy he met in McDonald's
The R&B star had sexual contact with a 17-year-old he met in McDonald's, prosecutors claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus
Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nigeria's hipster herders - the funky Fulanis
Fulani herders are usually found in forests herding cattle but when they go to cities, they dress in style. from BBC News - World https://...
Tokyo Olympics: The youngest athletes, past and present
GB skateboarder Sky Brown is 13 years old, but there have been even younger in the history of the Games. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar
With low global vaccination rates, the variant's spread is threatening to overwhelm health systems. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Excitement over wooden shipwreck found in Antigua's seabed
Historians believe the wreck found in Antigua to be the 1762 Beaumont, a French merchant ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zyXJR...
The YouTubers who blew the whistle on an anti-vax plot
A mysterious marketing agency secretly offered to pay social media stars to spread disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines from BBC News - ...
ICYMI: World's deepest pool and a royal ritual resumes
Here's a round-up of the week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wh11uu via IFTTT
Clashes in Paris over Covid measures
French anti-riot police fired teargas during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UNXZ0d...
Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes
Infamous "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala was sentenced in 2010 for murdering women in California. from BBC News - World https...
California: Dixie fire spreads as western wildfires rage
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