Residents are cheerfully shovelling heaps of snow in sub-zero temperatures after a numbing nor'easter. from BBC News - World https://i...
Family wants no contact with accused US IS member
Allison Fluke-Ekren is accused of leading an all-female IS unit in Syria and plotting attacks on US from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F...
Anne Frank's betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book
The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tFe0YozGs ...
French ambassador expelled from Mali
Mali gave the ambassador 72 hours to leave over comments made by the French foreign minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cqUSF9f...
How the high cost of living is hitting Singapore's poor
Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fall in rice prices in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Shankar the elephant: Plea to send lonely African animal home from India
A teenager has petitioned a court to release an African elephant living in isolation at an Indian zoo. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tigray conflict: What do we know about drone strikes in Ethiopia?
There's concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5pcx...
Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation
The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jv...
In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze
Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the biggest storm in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXIl...
Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests
Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pd0...
Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim
Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Myanmar: Why once peaceful protesters are now choosing violence
One year on, resistance to military rule is unrecognisable from its boisterous, colourful start. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/na7w...
Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa
The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements. from BBC News - World https://if...
Tom Brady: NFL great set to retire after winning seven Super Bowls
Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bowls, is set to retire aged 44. from BBC News - World...
Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore
Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chinese New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated?
More than a billion people across the world will be celebrating Chinese New Year 2022 on 1 February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Uganda's huge rolex sets Guinness world record
Guinness World Records has officially recognised the world's biggest rolex - but it's not a watch. from BBC News - World https://i...
Peter Tatchell on his life-long fight for gay rights
Peter Tatchell's high-profile activism has seen him take on archbishops, presidents and boxers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The Critics Company: Nigerian teenagers who became sci-fi sensations
The group of friends from Kaduna borrowed smartphones from family members and made tripods out of wood. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Chris Brown accused of drugging and raping woman on yacht
The singer is being sued for $20m over the alleged assault in Miami in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3zl2L via IFTTT
'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened
The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games
A week before the Beijing Games start global partners are lying low amid a US-China diplomatic spat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US Navy officer 'bribed by cash and prostitutes'
Dozens of officials were part of what has been called the worst corruption case in US navy history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Xiomara Castro: Honduras' first female president sworn in
Xiomara Castro has promised sweeping changes but she already faces a political crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33UFvQl via I...
Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction
The note, which sold for €26,000, announced Aldo Moro's abduction by communist insurgents in 1978. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer
A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president
Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6N...
What is the quantum apocalypse and should we be scared?
Security experts say a quantum computing leap could crack open all our secrets - so should we worry? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West Africa
Burkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democracy had seemed entrenched. from BBC News - World https://i...
Life under the Taliban: Yalda Hakim's journey back to Afghanistan
With access to the new Taliban government, Yalda Hakim travels back to Afghanistan to find out what the country is like under their rule. ...
Elon Musk SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon
Astronomers say that a rocket in space since 2015 is hurtling towards the moon where it will explode. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover
In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves against injury or accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Prince Andrew: Lawyers demand US jury trial in Virginia Giuffre case
Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis
The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://if...
Aboriginal Tent Embassy: A powerful beacon of protest for 50 years
A protest that began 50 years ago with a beach umbrella remains a potent symbol of Aboriginal activism. from BBC News - World https://ift....
New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach
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Covid: Netherlands to ease restrictions despite rising case numbers
Dutch hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, have been closed since 18 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Av0XqW...
Ukraine: US could sanction Putin if Russia invades, Biden says
The US president says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift....
IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison
But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G25hPN...
Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm
Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35hBwxr via ...
Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it?
Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35prrif via IF...
Ros Atkins On... Ukraine tensions
As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tension on Ukraine's border. from BBC News - World ht...
George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial
Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Floyd of his civil rights. from BBC News - World https...
Burkina Faso military says it has seized power
The coup comes a day after troops attacked barracks and gunshots were heard in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Neleb ...
Bob Dylan sells his master recordings to Sony Music
The deal covers the rights to all of Dylan's albums, as well as "multiple future new releases". from BBC News - World https:...
Beijing 2022 vs 2008: Two Olympics and two very different Chinas
In 2022, the mood, the host government's attitude, and global expectations are all very different to 2008. from BBC News - World https...
Vaccine mandates: 'I lost my job for being unvaccinated'
Covid-19 vaccine mandates face stiff resistance in the US, where they are clashing with national ideals of personal freedom. from BBC News...
Beach Boys star Brian Wilson looks back at his life in new film
The Beach Boys star, who turns 80 this year, tells the BBC why he decided to make a documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tTc...
Children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK
BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK. from BBC News - W...
Auschwitz: Dutch tourist fined over Nazi salute at former death camp
A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in Nazi propaganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33BWI...
Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions
A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Inflation: Seven reasons the cost of living is going up around the world
Global inflation - the rate at which prices rise - is at its highest since 2008. Here are seven reasons why. from BBC News - World https:/...
The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights
Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZS0Y0 via IFTTT
Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb
Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fUadv6 via IFTTT
German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments
Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rNMy5s via IFT...
Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe
John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally
The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate. from BBC News - World https://...
'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway
An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean
Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rDN5Xj via IFTTT ...
Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma
Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus. from BBC News - World https:...
Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder
Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office
Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension. from BBC News - World https://i...
US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68
The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC
He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades. from BBC News - World htt...
UN defines Holocaust denial in new resolution
All countries and social media companies are urged to help fight against anti-Semitism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rD8Qq9 via ...
Capitol riot inquiry asks Ivanka Trump to voluntarily testify
Congressional investigators believe she pressed her father to try to call off the rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rzY2t4 v...
Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world
Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33CC...
Rare twin elephants born in Kenya
Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AkzLLj vi...
'They probably have a low IQ'
World number two Daniil Medvedev and fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas both made it into the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. ...
'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement
The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement. from BBC News - World https...
Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton shows Virgil Abloh's last collection
The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE2yH...
Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail
Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement
Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction
Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013. fro...
Top Florida health official on leave over support for vaccination
The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his employees to get jabbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The women put on sale on Clubhouse for their views
The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Winter Olympics: Snowboard company Burton defends working in Xinjiang
Watch as Burton China's chief executive is quizzed on operating in the troubled region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Akia6w ...
Tonga tsunami: Race for vital supplies to reach volcano-hit islands
Teams work desperately to clear ash from airport runways so planes can deliver food and drinking water. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Backlash as US billionaire dismisses Uyghur abuse
Chamath Palihapitiya says he and most Americans "don't care" about alleged human rights abuse of the Uyghur minority. from B...
Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks
It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge
Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
AT&T agrees another 5G delay at US airports
Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33M5BV...
Plastic crisis needs binding treaty, report says
Pollution from plastics is a global emergency in need of a robust UN treaty, according to a report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Anti-vax protests: ‘Sovereign citizens’ fight UK Covid vaccine rollout
Activists with anti-vax beliefs are taking "direct action" against hospitals and schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress
Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her sanctuary famous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34T...
How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings
Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Purges and piranhas: Why we love a crazy North Korea story
North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But many stories are unfounded or blown out of proportion. from BB...
Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'
With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tvb7...
Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary
The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades
Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Wealth of world's 10 richest men doubled in pandemic, Oxfam says
Covid-19 has made the rich richer while poverty has increased, the charity Oxfam says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KhzUny via I...
How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'
Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave?
China is helping Sri Lanka build a new city to rival global offshore centres. Who will it benefit? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
Nigeria's economy: Why people are buying sanitary pads in packs of two
A so-called "sachet economy" has emerged as high inflation makes everyday items too expensive for many. from BBC News - World ht...
What next for Djokovic after deportation?
Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia following the row over a vaccine exemption. What happens next for the Serb? from BBC News ...
Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered
BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fz6de9 ...
Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption
Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga. from BBC News - World http...
Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada
Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fz...
Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic
After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years. from BBC News - World https...
The inventor inspired by a near-death experience
He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323uo6P via IFTTT...
Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91
The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself." from BBC News - World https:...
Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation
Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Novak Djokovic: Court to decide player's Australian Open fate
Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grounds of public interest. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica
John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A9H48H ...
The woman who rowed solo across the Atlantic
Tori Murden McClure almost died when she tried to row the Atlantic solo, but she went back to sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Lisbon council fined for sharing protester details with foreign embassies
City Hall shared data of protesters demonstrating in front of embassies, including Russia's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gwf...
Novak Djokovic: Australians react to tennis star's second visa cancellation
People in Melbourne react as Australia revokes tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time. from BBC News - World https://ift....
North Korea hackers stole $400m of cryptocurrency in 2021, report says
Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks grew by 40% year-on-year. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Prayagraj Magh mela: Thousands head for Hindu festival amid Covid surge
Experts fear that the festival in Prayagraj could turn into an infection hotspot in the coming days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Biden plans dealt crushing blow by fellow Democrat
A senator warns the president's strategy would worsen the "disease of division infecting our country". from BBC News - World...
China denies interfering in UK politics after MI5 alert
China says it has no need to "buy influence" after MI5 said an agent of the country infiltrated Parliament. from BBC News - Worl...
Ukraine crisis: Risks remain as Russia and West talk
After a week of talks, there is no sign of Russia pulling back its forces from areas near Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities'
Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-cities into STEM careers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Discrimination and harassment haunt Sri Lanka's Muslims
Muslim activists say their community is facing a hostile environment after the 2019 Easter bombings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row
Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-owning past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ty...
Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy
This is first time Capitol riot defendants have been accused of seeking to "overthrow" the government. from BBC News - World htt...
A really simple guide to China-Taiwan relations
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Nigerian NFT artist Osinachi: The work created by using a word processor
Works by Nigerian Osinachi have made him one of Africa's leading digital and crypto-artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3niA...
The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau
How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rgT1W0 ...
Playtime: Is it time we took 'play' more seriously?
New BBC documentary Why We Play uncovers some surprising benefits of play for the grown-ups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3flS7C2 ...
Ronnie Spector: Be My Baby singer of The Ronettes dies at 78
The rock and roll super star was the lead singer of the 1960 pioneering all-girl group the Ronettes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hoda Muthana: Alabama IS bride loses appeal for return to US
US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the lawsuit argued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Republican McConnell slams Biden voting rights speech as 'unpresidential'
President Joe Biden had criticised opponents to his election reforms in a fiery speech on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3K...
'He was like a lighthouse' - Sidney Poitier's daughter posts moving tribute
"I know people know he was good, but I don't think they know the depth of his goodness." from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Novak Djokovic: Mistake on Australia travel form was human error
The tennis star says his agent made a mistake while filling in a form before he travelled to Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?
Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33sQj...
Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West
What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zSA...
A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire?
The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and will he be back? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m
Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard
Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/334L...
North Korea claims new hypersonic missile launch under watch of Kim Jong-un
Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country's second such launch in less than a week, state media reports. from BBC News - World https://if...
The 52-year-search for a missing girl
On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zMWHmt ...
Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws
The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no such threat exists. from BBC News - World https://i...
How old Ugandan negatives are bringing families back to life
The restored archive of a rural Ugandan photographer is helping people reconnect with their past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33q...
Novak Djokovic: How tennis player won visa row court case
Australia's legal defence collapsed on the evidence of the tennis player's treatment at the airport. from BBC News - World https:/...
#NoSpendJanuary: Can it really be done?
Every year, the hashtag #nospendjanuary is seen on social media - but how literally do people take it? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Man gets genetically-modified pig heart in world-first transplant
David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after surgery, doctors in Baltimore, Maryland, say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t98l...
Djokovic saga damaging, says tennis governing body
The controversy over Novak Djokovic's visa to enter Australia has been "damaging on all fronts", says the ATP. from BBC News...
Afghanistan's cold and bitter hunger
The UN has called for urgent aid as a million Afghan children are are at risk from severe malnourishment. from BBC News - World https://if...
Antarctica: Invasive species 'hitchhiking' on ships
Ships travelling to Antarctica could bring invasive species to the ocean’s last pristine ecosystem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory
The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could still be deported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfhX1...
Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane hit by train
Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on train tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zJx...
Covid pass protesters attack French MP Stéphane Claireaux with seaweed
Stéphane Claireaux likens the attack near his home in a French part of North America to a "stoning". from BBC News - World https...
India begins booster shots as Covid-19 cases surge
Frontline workers and vulnerable adults will get booster jabs as the country battles a spike in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Novak Djokovic: Judge raises concerns over tennis star's treatment by border officers
Anthony Kelly is presiding over the tennis star's challenge to the cancellation of his Australian visa. from BBC News - World https://...
Bob Saget: US actor and comedian found dead aged 65
The Full House star was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, where he was on tour, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis
Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6...
New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze
There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals
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Bronx fire: 'A horrific, painful moment ' says New York City Mayor Eric Adams
At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JRvaoq via IFTTT ...
Afcon 2021: Cameroon beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in opening game
Hosts Cameroon come from behind to beat Burkina Faso in an absorbing opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations. from BBC News - World http...
Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass
The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from public areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Novak Djokovic: Is his vaccine saga an unforced error for Australia?
The story of the star tennis player being held in Australia sparks ire at every twist and turn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GeDv...
Rust: Alec Baldwin rejects allegations of non-compliance with shooting probe
The actor has not presented his phone to investigators despite a search warrant being issued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JNm3oR...
Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion
Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter four-year conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row
Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats
Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H...
Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years
Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HNRBZI v...
Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93
Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Heavy snow leaves many dead in northern Pakistan
Would-be tourists travelled to see the unusual amount of snow but around 1,000 cars became stranded in a blizzard. from BBC News - World h...
Kazakhstan unrest: Blinken questions Russian troop deployment
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says reasons for sending about 2,500 Russian-led troops are unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Texas teacher 'locked Covid-positive son in car boot'
A witness reportedly called police after hearing someone in the trunk of the Texas woman's vehicle. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Families seek justice for Iran plane crash victims
Two years on, the families of downed flight PS752 victims are left without answers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Reugl via IFTT...
How KFC in Kenya got fried over its chip shortage
Kenyans called for a KFC boycott after it was discovered that its fries were imported from Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HK...
Week in pictures: 1 - 7 January 2022
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f2cX9G via IFTTT
Ros Atkins on... the US Capitol riot anniversary
Simmering tensions remain one year on from unprecedented scenes in Washington DC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JTdU1U via IFTTT ...
Canada party flight 'idiots' fly home to face music
The group of over 100 travellers have been branded "barbarians" by Prime Minister Justine Trudeau. from BBC News - World https:/...
Lithuania wobbles after daring to defy China
It stood up to China over Taiwan, but this week Lithuania's president said it made a mistake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zG...
Munich: Edge of War gives Neville Chamberlain a makeover
The Jeremy Irons and George MacKay film re-examines the events leading up to World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HIMMkE ...
How the US Capitol marked anniversary of riot
American lawmakers gathered at the Capitol one year after a mob stormed the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G5GRFF via IF...
Kashmir's pashminas: bringing women back to lead a beautiful craft
The emergence of weaving machinery, and decreasing wages, have forced many Kashmiri women out of the industry. from BBC News - World https...
Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention
The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star's cancelled visa. from BBC News - World https:/...
Russian submarine hit Royal Navy warship in North Atlantic
The incident was captured by a television crew filming a documentary on board HMS Northumberland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n4...
President's residence gutted as Kazakhstan clashes continue
Security forces in Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government rioters in the main city, Almaty. from BBC News - World https...
North Korea successfully tested hypersonic missile, says report
State media KNCA said the missile from yesterday's launch had "precisely hit" its target. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Omicron: India records first death linked to the variant
The 74-year-old man had diabetes and other comorbidities but, reports say, he was fully vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Taiwan setting up $200m Lithuania fund amid China row
China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania after Taiwan opened a de facto embassy there. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Xi'an: The messy cost of China's Covid lockdown playbook
With stories of starvation and deaths, has anything been learnt from two years of strict measures? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H...
Capitol riot: Biden to blame Trump in anniversary speech
On the attack's anniversary, Mr Biden will say his predecessor holds "singular responsibility". from BBC News - World https:...
Ukraine crisis: EU looks for role in Russian row with West
Tensions flare over eastern Ukraine and European leaders fear being frozen out of US-Russia talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
China: Is it burdening poor countries with unsustainable debt?
China has become a big lender to poorer countries, and there's been criticism of its approach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs
Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EY9R0O via IFTTT
Ros Atkins On... Novak Djokovic and Australia
As Australia cancels the tennis star's visa on his arrival in Melbourne, Ros Atkins looks at how we got here. from BBC News - World ht...
Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa
Australia's leader says "no one is above the rules" when it comes to the country's border policies. from BBC News - Worl...
Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments
A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway other jurors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/331lXsK ...
Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night
A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Novak Djokovic: Australian Open vaccine exemption ignites backlash
It is "appalling" that Novak Djokovic can enter the country for the Australian Open, locals say. from BBC News - World https://i...
US science teacher arrested for vaccinating 17-year-old student
Police say the teacher is not trained to give vaccines and gave the jab to the boy at her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EVVD...
North Korea launches 'unidentified projectile' into sea
South Korean and Japanese officials spot Pyongyang's first launch in 2022, but details are unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Snowbound in Virginia traffic for over 10 hours
One passenger's harrowing journey after heavy snowfall paralysed miles of highway in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J...
Canada reaches $31bn deal in indigenous child welfare case
The deal will end a lengthy legal battle over compensation between indigenous communities and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Kazakhstan unrest: State of emergency declared after fuel protests
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declares a two-week state of emergency including curbs on movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Iconic Bangkok station Hua Lamphong reaches the end of the line
Hua Lamphong has seen the start and end of journeys for generations of Thai travellers and tourists alike. from BBC News - World https://i...
Gandikota: The stunning Indian gorge that resembles the Grand Canyon
The Gandikota gorge in southern India is believed to be nearly 100,000 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31u2Ozk via IFTTT ...
Jovenel Moïse murder: US charges Colombian man over assassination
US authorities accuse an ex-military officer of involvement in the death of President Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Paraguayan soldier killed by deer at presidential palace
The soldier was killed after approaching the deer inside the presidential gardens in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FX...
Apple becomes first firm to hit $3tn market value
The firm's value more than doubled during the pandemic as people bought more gadgets during lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://i...
Oo Antava: Why a song calling out men is under fire for sleaze
A new hit song which claims to subvert the male gaze is accused of, in fact, objectifying women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FRh...
Elon Musk: Tesla criticised after opening Xinjiang showroom
The world's most valuable car maker opened the new showroom in the city of Urumqi on New Year's Eve. from BBC News - World https:/...
Watching North Korea from a supersonic fighter jet
BBC correspondent Laura Bicker reports from a supersonic fighter jet on South Korea’s drive to build up its own war machine. from BBC News...
Africa's lost 'Motown' years rediscovered
African music from the 1980s is being digitised thanks to a young Parisian producer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sUroVb via IFT...
The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes
The founder of the once promising start-up Theranos has been found guilty of fraud. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Canadian families win compensation over jet downed by Iran
Relatives of six people who died when a plane was downed in 2020 will be compensated in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ERs2...
Haiti PM Ariel Henry survived assassination attempt - officials
Ariel Henry was targeted by gunmen during an event in Gonaïves on Saturday, his office says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pM1qBj ...
South Africa's parliament building on fire again
One day after a fire at the parliament building in Cape Town, crews are tackling another blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EKwa...
Richard Leakey: Kenyan conservationist dies aged 77
The Kenyan, who died at 77, was famous for his campaigns against poaching and work on human fossils. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hong Kong: Pro-democracy website Citizen News is latest to close
The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News. from BBC News - World https://if...
Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash
The move comes as the indebted property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds
The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its humanitarian work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mOF...
Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape
Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Bulli Bai: India app that put Muslim women up for sale is shut
This was the second recent attempt in India to harass Muslim women by "auctioning" them online. from BBC News - World https://if...
Emily in Paris: Ukraine complains over Kiev character stereotype
Ukraine's culture minister has described the portrayal of a character from Kiev as "insulting". from BBC News - World https:...
Green Connect: The farm helping refugees build a life in Australia
It has employed 5,000 people in the past decade and "dramatically" changed fortunes, refugees say. from BBC News - World https:/...
Kunal Kamra: The comedians under fire from Hindu nationalists
Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui talk to the BBC about having shows cancelled in the face of right-wring ire. from BBC News - World https:/...
Sudan coup: Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns after mass protests
Abdalla Hamdok's resignation comes weeks after he was reinstated by the military following a coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Israel Omicron spike could bring herd immunity but with risks - health boss
Health boss says Omicron may lead to herd immunity but it would be better achieved via vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Curry breaks own NBA three-pointer record
Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over ...
Colorado wildfire: Three people reported missing and presumed dead
A local sheriff previously said it had been a miracle no one was reported missing or dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJhf5E v...
Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19
Argentina forward Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march
When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace thei...
Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee
Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qD8Cil via IFT...
2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup
The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022....
‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’
Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etHv3S via IFTTT
South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea
Seoul said it had asked the North, which has a shoot-on-sight policy, to protect the person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FP9ZAT ...
Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building
Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Light pollution: Parkour group saving energy by turning off city lights
A group of young men are using their gymnastic abilities to reduce the impact of light pollution in their hometown. from BBC News - World ...
ICYMI: Tiny tigers and trees as tasty treats
A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eIQ4YA via IFTTT
US flight cancellations hit new holiday peak amid Covid and bad weather
More than 2,500 flights have been cancelled, with airlines facing crew shortages and bad weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/347...
Map drawn from memory helps reunite kidnapped Chinese man with family
Li Jingwei was kidnapped in Yunnan province in 1989 and sold to a family thousands of miles away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pJ...
Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak
Two-thirds of staff at the station are infected but officials say the situation is not serious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMVT...
New Year's Eve fireworks kill and injure in Europe despite bans
Among three killed is a 12-year-old Dutch boy who was watching an adult set off a device. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eInhTS vi...
India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede
Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi to mark the new year when the tragedy unfolded. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
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