This week, the highest numbers of new cases were reported from India (204,582 new cases; 14.8 new cases per 100,000; similar to last week...
Democrats struggle to save Biden $3.5T bill, no deal struck
The political stakes could hardly be higher. Biden and his party are reaching for a giant legislative accomplishment — promising a vast rewr...
Taiwan says resolving chip shortages needs Malaysia's help
Malaysia is home to suppliers and factories serving semiconductor makers such as Europe's STMicroelectronics and Infineon, as well as ma...
Australia to reopen border from November
International travel will be open to vaccinated travellers for the first time in 18 months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BdbJSt ...
North Korea says it test-fired new anti-aircraft missile
This is its fourth weapons test in under a month, highlighting its push towards weapons development. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Turkey: 'Missing' man joins search party looking for himself
A Turkish man joined a search party without realising he was the person they were looking for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AWp4y...
Covid-19 vaccinations: More than 50 nations have missed a target set by the WHO
Most of those not making the target of 10% of people fully vaccinated by the end of September are in Africa. from BBC News - World https:/...
The writer behind musicals about Princess Diana and Tom Jones (twice)
An award-winning US playwright talks about his new Princess Diana and Tom Jones stage shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Up460 ...
The impact of the strictest anti-abortion law in the US
Michelle is pregnant and has chosen to get an abortion. In Texas, that has become much harder to do. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Squid Game: The Netflix show adding murder to playground nostalgia
Everyone has been talking about Squid Game, the hyper-violent thriller that has become a massive hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Spanish women filmed urinating left humiliated by judge
Eighty women and girls were videoed by secret cameras at a festival, but a judge dismissed the case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ecuador jail riot: Anxiety, fear and little information
Families are in a desperate search for loved ones after the deadly fight in the Guayaquil jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WymQ...
The biggest test of Biden's presidency so far
A series of spending packages have put the White House and the Democrats in crisis mode this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A...
Dubai opens coronavirus-delayed Expo 2020
Organisers say the world fair will be the largest global gathering since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Rome mayor election: Can Rome be rescued from the rubbish?
Piles of rubbish are one of the problems facing Rome as its residents vote for a new mayor this weekend from BBC News - World https://ift....
Straight-talking rappers tackle Middle East conflict
Jew Uriya Rosenman and Arab Sameh Zakout expose hidden prejudices on both sides in their hit song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F...
Randall Goosby: Violinist champions music by black composers
Randall Goosby is a rising star of classical music, who performed at the 9/11 memorial ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iph...
Gloria Estefan says she was sexually abused aged nine
The singer reveals she was molested by a family member when she was a child at music school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B0Fju5 ...
Expo 2020 Dubai kicks off with lavish opening ceremony
Dubai, the region's tourism, trade and business hub, is hoping to boost its economy by attracting 25 million business and tourist visits...
Watch: Inside a madrassa in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
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Shutdown: Senate votes to keep US government open
The measure must now pass the lower chamber of Congress before funding lapses at midnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWqeEs v...
Watch: SpaceX-23 cargo vessel undocks from ISS
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French confession may end 35-year hunt for serial killer
The man took his life before he could be questioned about the case and provide a DNA sample. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ur9YhG ...
The king of oil Alex Beard bets on batteries for a green world
Alex Beard, once one of the world's most powerful oil traders, says oil and gas will continue to play a vital part in global energy supp...
Britney Spears: Fans cry and cheer after her father is suspended as conservator
A judge removes Britney Spears' father from the legal arrangement that gave him control of her life. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Canada indigenous children's compensation order upheld
The government had hoped to avoid compensating children discriminated against in the welfare system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Kansas case that could change how rape is charged
In a US first, a citizen-convened jury will decide whether a violent encounter warrants rape charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Maria Kolesnikova: No regrets for Belarus activist jailed for coup plot
Maria Kolesnikova calls the case against her "absurd" in her first interview since her conviction. from BBC News - World https:/...
Changing China: How Beijing's crackdowns are impacting business
Businesses are under intense scrutiny as President Xi attempts to narrow China's wealth gap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zWp...
Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star
Zaid Ait Malek had always been a good runner. Now it would make the difference between capture and escape. from BBC News - World https://i...
Britney Spears' father suspended as conservator
Jamie Spears was removed after the singer alleged abuse, but another conservator remains in charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australian Covid data: Shock as teenagers reveal they're behind hit tracking site
Jack, Wesley and Darcy, who are all 14 and 15, set up CovidBaseAU anonymously to track data in Australia. from BBC News - World https://if...
Afghanistan: US-Taliban deal hastened Afghan collapse, defence officials say
The February 2020 deal set a date for the US to pull out and strengthened the Taliban, generals say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Italy climate minister accepts Thunberg's 'blah, blah, blah' criticism
Roberto Cingolani tells the BBC politicians have not done enough and COP26 aims to change that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y4ax...
YouTube to remove all anti-vaccine misinformation
Videos saying vaccines cause autism, cancer or infertility are among those banned from the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Gas shortages awaken Britain to some crucial workers: Truck drivers
Now, as a critical shortage of truck drivers has caused gas pumps to run dry across the country and disrupted the lives of thousands, Briton...
Cash-strapped Evergrande Group to sell $1.5 billion stake in Shengjing Bank to state firm
Shengjing Bank, one of the main lenders to Evergrande, had demanded that all net proceeds from the disposal be used to settle the financial ...
Katty Kay: Former BBC journalist quits US media firm
Ms Kay has quit Ozy Media after reports one of its executives deceived potential investors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CUQhlu ...
As deadline looms, Democrats scramble to avert US government shutdown
The Senate could vote on Wednesday or Thursday on a bipartisan resolution to fund federal operations through early December, Senate Democrat...
Watch: Lava from Spanish volcano pours into sea
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Can the US avoid another government shutdown?
Politicians have just over 24 hours to avoid a potentially disastrous government shutdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F3fc8k v...
Anger as France slashes visas for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia
France has accused the north African countries of failing to co-operate over returning nationals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XY...
Beijing 2022: Non-vaccinated athletes must serve 21-day quarantine
Athletes at the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics who are not fully vaccinated will have to serve a 21-day quarantine on arrival in Beiji...
Deaf man sues police in Colorado over alleged excessive use of force
Brady Mistic alleges he was slammed to the ground and tasered during a 2019 incident in Colorado. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mc...
Legislation in US Senate seeks report on Pakistan's role in Taliban offensive
The 'Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight and Accountability Act' also seeks a report from the Secretary of State about his asses...
China unveils plan to bring algorithms of its internet industry under state control to tighten censorship
China's cyberspace watchdog and other government bodies will set up governance rules for algorithms in around three years as Beijing se...
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to focus on political career
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao retires from the sport to focus on running for president in the 2022 Philippines elections. from BBC News - W...
Senate Republicans again block U.S. debt limit hike, shutdown looms
Biden canceled a planned Wednesday trip to Chicago to promote the COVID-19 vaccine so he can continue negotiations with the Democrats' m...
UK risks French anger over fishing permits
The UK grants just 12 licences from 47 applications for smaller vessels to fish in its territorial sea. from BBC News - World https://ift....
China: Big spender or loan shark?
China hands out twice as much development cash as the US - mostly high-interest loans from state banks. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australian rainforest returned to Aboriginal owners
The historic deal is for the world's oldest tropical rainforest, now a huge tourism destination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Wayne Jenkins from behind bars: 'I sold drugs as a dirty cop'
He led a rogue police force who were jailed for a long list of crimes. Now in a BBC exclusive he explains why. from BBC News - World https...
North Korea says it fired new 'hypersonic missile'
State media called it a "strategic weapon", which could mean it has nuclear capabilities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
La Palma volcano: Toxic gas fears as lava reaches ocean
Clouds of white steam are seen billowing at the Playa Nueva area of Spain's La Palma island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iiI...
Obamas break ground on controversial Chicago presidential centre
After years of dispute and legal rows, former President Obama's major legacy project is underway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Peru's ex-President Alejandro Toledo cleared for extradition from US
A California judge clears the way for Alejandro Toledo to face trial in Peru on corruption charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Life at 50C: Mexico's struggle for water
Climate change is causing once-mighty rivers to dry up and temperatures to rise to deadly levels in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://...
German coalition talks: Where Brits see a crisis, Germans find unity
Coalition governments are rare in the UK. Germany has had nothing but them since the end of the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Aar Maanta - the pop star bringing Somalia to the Mississippi
How Aar Maanta is teaching children in Minneapolis to sing in Somali and learn about their heritage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Calais: On patrol with the troops looking for migrants
General Frantz Tavart says he will withdraw troops from the coastline if funding from the UK is withheld. from BBC News - World https://if...
Hathras rape case: Prisoners in their own home, lives on hold, a village divided
The BBC revisits the family of a 19-year-old who died in India last year after reporting gang rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Real Madrid 1-2 Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League debutants snatch win
Sheriff Tiraspol produce one of the great Champions League shocks by beating Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. from BBC News - World https://if...
Taliban to 'temporarily' adopt 1964 monarchy Constitution
During a meeting with the Chinese ambassador to Kabul, the Taliban's acting justice minister Abdul Hakim Sharaee said that the Constitut...
US debt measures likely exhausted October 18: Janet Yellen
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'Neglected danger': Nukes not in forefront in speeches at UN
The U.N. was founded in the wake of World War II. Over 2,000 nuclear tests were reported worldwide from 1945 to 1996. from International-N...
No choice but to impose travel curbs to contain COVID-19: China
China's response came after reports from New Delhi said several Indian students, mostly studying medicine, held a demonstration in front...
Panel finds 80 alleged abuse cases tied to WHO's Congo work
The panel released its findings months after an Associated Press investigation found senior WHO management was informed of multiple abuse cl...
Yellen: October 18 is point-of-no-return to deal with US debt
In a Tuesday letter, she said economists were able to issue a specific date based on the amount of revenue the US had received in September ...
Italy: Statue of scantily-clad woman sparks sexism row
The bronze statue to honour a 19th Century poem is called "offensive" and "humiliating" to women. from BBC News - Worl...
Facebook invests $50 million to build the 'metaverse' in responsible manner
Facebook, the world's largest social network, has invested heavily in virtual reality and augmented reality, developing hardware such as...
Japan set to lift all virus emergency steps nationwide
Japan is eager to expand social and economic activities while balancing the need to prevent the next wave of infections. The government, whi...
German elections deliver blow to conservative party, Centre-left claim narrow win over Merkel's party
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China lets US siblings return home after three years
It coincides with the high-profile release of Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou and two Canadians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Goldman Sachs cuts China growth forecast over power outages
The country has seen electricity shortages that have left some factories and homes without power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F0...
Female Afghan judges hunted by the murderers they convicted
Six former female judges who have gone into hiding speak to the BBC from secret locations across the country. from BBC News - World https:...
North Korea fires projectile, says South's military
South Korea’s military says the object landed in waters off Japan early Tuesday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m1umSV via...
Taliban: Afghanistan bank boss warns sector near collapse
The head of one of Afghanistan's biggest banks says the country's financial sector is near collapse. from BBC News - World https:/...
Three Polish regions scrap anti-LGBT resolutions
The move comes after the European Commission threatened to pull funding from the areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EXpExX via ...
John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song up for auction in Denmark
The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before The Beatles split. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lX...
What it's like to be a nine-year-old in a vaccine clinical trial
Twins Evan and Lizzy are enrolled in Pfizer's vaccine trial for children between ages five and 11. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Remembering Babyn Yar and Ukraine's forgotten 'Holocaust by Bullets'
The country is still grappling with how to remember one of the worst massacres of World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m6S...
Covid-19: President Joe Biden receives Pfizer booster jab
The US President and other Americans over 65 are now eligible for a third jab of the Pfizer vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial
After decades of allegations, the singer was found guilty of running a scheme to abuse women and children. from BBC News - World https://i...
Germany election: Coalition talks begin after close election
The election is over but months of talks are just getting started to see who will be chancellor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i8V...
Power outages hit China, threatening economy and Christmas
The outages have rippled across most of eastern China, where the bulk of the population lives and works. Some building managers have turned ...
Watch: President Joe Biden receives Covid-19 booster shot
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UK mulls calling in army to help ease gas shortages at pumps
The Petrol Retailers Association, which represents almost 5,500 independent outlets, said Sunday that about two-thirds of its members had ru...
Germany in political limbo after Social Democrats' narrow win
Finance Minister Olaf Scholz, who led the Social Democrats' (SPD) campaign, said Europe's biggest power would not be thrown off by t...
US President Joe Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot after authorisation
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week backed an additional dose of the Pfizer Inc /BioNTech vaccine for Americ...
Qatar Airways says losses reach $4.1 billion amid pandemic
The major loss, which the state-owned airline largely attributed to the grounding of its Airbus A380 and A330 wide-body jets, highlights the...
Wikipedia parent's new CEO Maryana Iskander wants to make it more global
Recently, the Wikimedia Foundation, which operates the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, appointed social entrepreneur Maryana Iskander as its ...
Australia: Footage captures car careering across eight lanes
A woman and child were injured, but Australian police say it's "incredibly lucky" others weren't hurt. from BBC News - W...
Swipe left or right? Germany's election dating game, explained
The leaders of the two biggest parties are now in a race to convince potential partners to join a coalition. from BBC News - World https:/...
Germany polls: SPD beats Angela Merkel's party, rivals scramble to lead next govt
Merkel is still Germany's most popular politician, whose voluntary departure marks a watershed moment for the country of 83 million peop...
Taliban appreciates Pakistan for supporting Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Acting Deputy Information Minister Zabihullah Mujahid in an interview to Pakistan Television noted that Pakistan had deman...
German elections usher in political change with a small 'c'
While voting patterns are changing, none of the front-running parties can be described as radical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
COP26: Australia PM undecided on attending crucial climate summit
The coal-supporting nation has faced increasing pressure to commit to a net-zero emissions target. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
India likely to push for strict origin norms in UAE FTA talks
India will also take a call on the UAE's request to include government procurement, small and medium enterprises and e-commerce in the p...
Conservatives, social democrats tied in vote to decide Angela Merkel successor
Merkel has been in power since 2005 but plans to step down after the election, making the vote an era-changing event to set the future cours...
France to double Covid vaccine doses for poorer countries
On Wednesday, the United States announced that it would be doubling its donation of vaccine doses, bringing its total contribution to 1.1 bi...
China Evergrande: What the company's debt crisis means for the world
The property giant has missed an interest payment deadline, fuelling concerns that it will collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
German elections: Centre left take narrow lead in tight vote
Social Democrat leader Olaf Scholz says he has a "clear mandate" but his rival refuses to give up. from BBC News - World https:/...
In rural Afghanistan, a family welcomes Taliban rule
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen travels to Helmand province, a month after the hardline Islamists took control. from BBC News - World https://i...
Xianzi: The #MeToo icon China is trying to silence
A court has thrown out a high-profile sexual harassment case. Can China's feminist movement survive? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Why are hundreds of aid trucks stranded?
The UN says hundreds of trucks have not returned from Tigray and it's affecting the flow of aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India's misunderstood maharajahs
Indian princes were often stereotyped as lazy hedonists, but they were serious political figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2...
Dalai Lama backs bid to save Edinburgh cafe he inspired
Reka Gawa opened the Himalaya Cafe after a chance meeting with the spiritual leader almost 20 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Interviewing the Taliban: 'Still now I am terrified'
Afghan news anchor Beheshta Arghand made history when she interviewed the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3obf3K8 via IFTTT...
How climate change is making inequality worse, especially for children
Children will face up to three times as many extreme climate events as their grandparents, research suggests. from BBC News - World https:...
Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics
Wastewater plants release microplastics into the environment, but could manta rays hold the key to a solution? from BBC News - World https...
San Marino votes to legalise abortion in referendum
Over three quarters of voters approved changes to the total ban on abortion in the European enclave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Angela Merkel's bloc sees worst result since 1949; Social Democrats rise
Leaders of Alternative for Germany (AfD) put on a brave face after projected election results showed support for the far-right party droppin...
Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards
The hardline group says anyone cutting beards will be punished as it breaches their reading of Islamic law. from BBC News - World https://...
German election: CDU leader 'not happy' with exit poll result
Armin Laschet thanks Angela Merkel for her service as chancellor - but says he is not happy with the election result so far. from BBC News...
Taliban ask airlines to resume international flights to Afghanistan
The foreign ministry statement regarding the resumption of international flights to Afghanistan comes at a time when the Taliban is trying t...
Iceland elects Europe's first female majority parliament
Iceland becomes the sixth country in the world with a parliament where 50% of seats are held by women. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes
Projections suggest more than 60% have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Four Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid against militants
Israel said it was conducting raids against Hamas militants who were planning an attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CRu8EL via...
China's President Xi Jinping warns of 'grim' Taiwan situation in letter to opposition
China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has stepped up military and political pressure to force the democratically ruled island to acce...
Australian PM Scott Morrison refuses to commit to phasing out fossil fuels
Australia, the world's top coal and a major gas exporter, is under growing pressure to come up with emissions reduction targets ahead of...
Race wide open as Germany votes in post-Merkel election
Opinion polls show the race for the chancellery headed for a photo finish, with Merkel's CDU-CSU conservative alliance on around 23 perc...
What happens after Germany votes ?
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German company pips Chinese firm to win high-speed rail project in Egypt
It will be built from Ain Sukhna at the southern end of the Suez Canal, to Alexandria and the port city of Marsa Matruh – from the Red Sea t...
View: German elections tinged with uncertainty
Poll projections do not give a clear majority to any one party or a perceived coalition. When no lead party has over 30% of the vote, it bec...
La Palma volcano: Lava flows continue in Spain's Canary Islands, volcanic ash cloud closes airport
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Somalia: al-Shabab claims car bomb blast as eight killed near presidential palace in Mogadishu
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Amtrak train derails in Montana, killing three and injuring dozens
Dozens of people are injured after several carriages of the Amtrak train came off the tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lZEU4P...
Train derails in US' Montana: At least three reportedly killed, many injured
The Empire Builder train derailed at 4 p.m. near Joplin, a town of about 200, Amtrak spokesman Jason Abrams said in a statement. The train h...
Russia says it is in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban
Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov Lavrov criticized the Biden administration including for its hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan....
Nuclear weapons: Explained in numbers
Reality Check takes a look at the facts and figures behind the world's nuclear weapons from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EVjbnd v...
COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?
A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK- who's going and what's at stake? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zy...
Letter from Africa: The wonders of Somali cuisine and a taste of home
Ethiopian and Eritrean food is well known globally, but this is your chance to discover Somali cooking. from BBC News - World https://ift....
German elections: Voters decide who will take charge after Merkel
The election race could barely be tighter as voters decide who will run Europe's biggest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Rwanda genocide 'kingpin' Théoneste Bagosora dies in prison
Bagosora was serving a 35-year sentence for his role in the massacre of 800,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i5DPqU via ...
Elon Musk and Grimes split after three years
ccording to Page Six, Musk confirmed that he and Grimes are "semi-separated" but remain on good terms and continue to co-parent th...
Global Citizen Live: Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran feature in 24-hour concert
The Global Citizen: Live festival will see performances from more than 60 artists in six continents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Angela Merkel makes final push for successor in Germany's knife-edge polls
Laschet, 60, has been trailing his Social Democrat challenger Olaf Scholz in the race for the chancellery, although final polls put the gap ...
USFDA issues six observations after inspection of Biocon's Malaysian arm manufacturing facility
A Biocon spokesperson said the company is confident of addressing these observations through procedural enhancements and an appropriate Corr...
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