India has been under pressure to condemn Russia's invasion but has so far been reluctant to do so. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
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The Nigerians hoping to check out of their country
Frustration among the middles-class is pushing many to want to leave, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The new wave of India's female Para-athletes forcing a shift in perspective
A new wave of Indian female Para-athletes are enjoying international success and forcing a change in attitudes in their home country. from...
Uttar Pradesh elections: 'We Muslims are treated like the sacrificial goat'
Muslims in India's most polarised state say they are living like "second-class citizens". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ros Atkins on... Russia’s nuclear threat
Ros Atkins looks at the history of nuclear tensions and deals between the US and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qPxmkIi via...
Ukraine conflict: Kharkiv and Chernihiv cities hit by heavy shelling
Dozens of people have been killed in Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/57T...
Ukraine invasion: 'There are no dollars - I don't know what to do!'
Russians are starting to feel the effect of sanctions aimed at punishing the country for invading Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://i...
UP elections: Dalit icon Mayawati fighting for her legacy
Mayawati, one of India's prominent politicians, has been in the political wilderness for a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Sid Meier warns the games industry about monetisation
The creator of Civilization speaks to the BBC on the 30th anniversary of its release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ltqOaiL via IF...
Ukraine conflict: The civilian lives lost to Russia's war
Ukraine says more than 200 civilians have been killed. Children have been caught up in the violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four
The EU is sending arms to Ukraine and banning Russian flights. Here's what you need to know after Day Four of the war. from BBC News -...
Ros Atkins on... Western aid and Ukraine's military
The EU says it will begin shipping arms to Ukraine, the first time it has done so in a conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d8aU...
Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled
Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5xIWEAi via IF...
Ukraine conflict: Putin's war prompts dramatic German U-turn
Germany's new chancellor announces a massive increase in military spending as anti-war crowds gather. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert
The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https:...
Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer
Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Germany to send weapons directly to Ukraine
The move reverses Germany's long-standing policy banning weapon exports to conflict zones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c94rUK...
Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment
Ukraine's president had no experience of politics when when elected in 2019, but has emerged as a convincing war leader. from BBC News...
Ukraine conflict: The women making Molotov cocktails to defend their city
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford visits Dnipro, where women are making Molotov cocktails to defend the city. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ukraine invasion: Kyiv imposes curfew amid sabotage fears
Citizens of the capital are told to stay indoors until Monday morning as Russian forces close in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mI2...
Pakistan: Hundreds defy banned Basant kite flying festival
Despite a police crackdown, hundreds continue to fly kites to celebrate the festival of Basant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u4bVE...
Ukraine conflict: Refugees from Ukraine arriving at Polish border speak to BBC
One family included a 10-year-old child, who has been travelling with her mother from Kyiv for two days. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ukraine conflict: Gunshots heard at Kyiv train station as crowds flee
Crowds of people are gathering at Kyiv station to try and board trains as Russian troops advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kkb...
Eurovision: Russia banned from competing at 2022 Song Contest
The organisers said the inclusion of Russia could bring the competition into disrepute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4uXKJWm via ...
Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky vows to defend independence
The president filmed himself surrounded by his advisers on the streets of Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qNpxnUl via IFTTT
Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier
The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ma...
Ex-police officers guilty in George Floyd death
Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were convicted of denying George Floyd his civil rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Florida House of Representatives passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill
The legislation restricts classroom discussion around sexual orientation and gender identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z57Oaoy...
Ukraine conflict: Zelensky warns of new iron curtain as Russia invades
Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia has closed itself off from the "civilised world" by launching the attack. from BBC News - World h...
Ukraine conflict: Shock and support on the streets of Moscow
The BBC talks to Russians in Moscow and Rostov to find out what they think of the assault on Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ukraine-Russia invasion: Europe prepares for wave of refugees
Roads out of Ukraine's major cities are jammed as many pack up and flee Russia's military invasion. from BBC News - World https://...
Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread
The war in Ukraine could threaten the economies and the stability of some African states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZFqV3TD vi...
WATCH: How Russia's invasion of Ukraine started
Russia launches a full-scale attack on Ukraine - after previously saying it wouldn't. Here's how it unfolded. from BBC News - Worl...
Ukraine crisis: 'Everyone is scared', say families evacuated to Russia
Some families arriving in Russia from eastern Ukraine told the BBC they were afraid, and worried about food and accommodation. from BBC Ne...
Why are black Americans being punished for their hair?
Many black people in the US are embracing their natural curls. But now there’s a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0B8GFp4 v...
Breonna Taylor: Officer was reckless during deadly raid, prosecutors say
Ms Taylor was killed during a police raid and her death triggered widespread racial justice rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What's Putin's next move?
The Russian leader has been keeping the world guessing. The BBC's Moscow correspondent looks for clues. from BBC News - World https://...
Ukraine conflict: Where are Russia's troops?
Up to 190,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's borders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x72YuwV via IFTTT
Ukraine-Russia crisis: The soldiers on the front line
BBC International correspondent Orla Guerin met Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russian-backed separatists. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Armed hostage situation at Apple Amsterdam shop
Dutch police are responding to a hostage situation at Apple's flagship store in the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1l0sVx4...
Massive bear named 'Hank the Tank' on the run from California police
The black bear has broken into dozens of California homes due to his raging appetite for human food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ros Atkins on... key moments in Russia's military build-up
Ros Atkins looks at the key moments of Russia's military build-up in the Ukraine crisis so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J...
Ahmaud Arbery: Jury finds killers guilty on federal hate crimes charges
US jurors found the defendants violated Arbery's civil rights by attacking him due to his race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p...
Kenyan food prices: Why have they gone up so much?
As Kenyans take to social media to lament rising costs, we look at what is behind the rising cost of living. from BBC News - World https:/...
Deforestation threat to Amazon indigenous areas if protected status changed - report
It is illegal to mine these areas of the rainforest but the government wants to change the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OgiwY...
Tonga volcano: Internet restored five weeks after eruption
The Pacific island nation was cut off from the world for weeks after an undersea volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RhJ...
Petrópolis: A perfect storm of weather extremes and deep inequality
Floods in Petrópolis have exposed the dangerous conditions that residents live with everyday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3QZCmMY...
Asia stocks fall as Ukraine-Russia tensions climb
Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell almost 2%, while the Kospi in South Korea lost 1.4% in early trading. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Canada parliament backs Trudeau on emergency powers
PM Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act last week over protests against Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xKZ...
IPCC: Climate change report to sound warning on impacts
The study will focus heavily on how warming hurts regions as well as cities and coastal communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ayodhya: The neglected shrines of India's grand temple town
The holy city of Ayodhya is gearing up for a grand new temple, but many smaller shrines lie neglected. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US reveals claims of Russian 'kill list' if Moscow occupies Ukraine
The US says it has "credible information" that Russia is creating lists of Ukrainians to be killed. from BBC News - World https:...
Ukraine: Putin announces Donetsk and Luhansk recognition
President Putin says Russia will sign treaties of friendship and support with the breakaway Ukrainian regions. from BBC News - World https...
Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions
The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World htt...
Covid: Australia's border reopens to international visitors
It allows tourists to enter and families to reunite for the first time in nearly two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sMIjHqY ...
Bangkok: Exploring a lost world in an abandoned department store
A group of artists and architects have turned a derelict building into an art and light exhibit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fqz1...
Japanese-American internment: "It can't be undone"
Eighty years ago, the US government imprisoned about 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Indian Muslim victims of hate crimes live in fear
The BBC examines violent crimes against Muslims in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lIydQxb ...
How will the Beijing Games be remembered?
Passports, pressure and pandas: A look back at two weeks of sports, drama and controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9hVAD v...
Seven children killed in Niger 'by Nigerian air strike'
The children were killed by accident in an air strike by neighbouring Nigeria, local officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ukraine tensions: US sounds fresh alarm over Russia invasion fears
The secretary of state says Russia is "on the brink" of invading, amid reports of an imminent attack. from BBC News - World http...
Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak
A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oG...
The man who lived in a Singapore forest for 30 years
Mr Oh, who is now 79 years old, lived in a makeshift shelter in woodland in the city-state of Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The Nigerian artwork challenging British history in St Paul's
St Paul's Cathedral invites artist Victor Ehikhamenor to respond to the looting of the Benin Bronzes. from BBC News - World https://if...
Telegram: Why won’t you take my naked photos down?
A BBC investigation has found women’s nude photos shared on the social media app Telegram without their consent on a massive scale. from B...
Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site
Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DrE...
Storm Eunice carves deadly trail across Europe
At least 14 people have died as high winds leave homes without power and transport systems in disarray. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Do crime apps and viral videos stop bystanders from helping?
Popular use of mobile phone cameras and apps fans fears of a digitally charged 'bystander effect'. from BBC News - World https://i...
Letter from Africa: Nigeria's electioneering and the role of stomachs
How bags of rice will be used by grovelling Nigerian candidates to curry favour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WHNhv2X via IFTTT
Week in pictures: 12-18 February 2022
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the last seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QgUFr5n via IF...
Daunte Wright death: The moment Kim Potter is sentenced for gun mix-up killing
Ex-officer Kim Potter has been sentenced to two years in prison for fatally shooting Daunte Wright. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w...
Ukraine: Biden says he's 'convinced' Putin has made decision to invade
The US President says he has reason to believe Russian forces will target Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canada Protests: Police clear demonstrators in Canada's capital
After three weeks, police in Ottawa stepped up efforts to remove anti-vaccine mandate protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1nf...
Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 February 2022
A selection of the best photos from across the Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4df8m5r via IFTTT
Indian tea start-ups search for an exotic edge
Indian tea start-ups are rediscovering indigenous ingredients for teas and infusions to stay ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D...
Ukraine tensions: Three people injured after shell strikes nursery school
Three people were injured after a shell hit a children's music room in Ukraine's Donbas region. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Judge rules Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump and two of his children must testify in a New York probe into their business from BBC News - World htt...
Ukraine tensions: Russia looking for excuse to invade, US says
President Biden alleges that Russia is plotting "a false flag operation" to justify launching an attack. from BBC News - World h...
Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade
Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r...
Canada protests: Ottawa holds out as Canada blockades cleared
Ottawa police have issued leaflets to remaining protesters telling them to leave the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7FXKVCt v...
US accuses China of 'serious harm' to workers through trade
The US Trade Representative has accused Beijing of repeatedly failing to live up to commitments on trade. from BBC News - World https://if...
Google moves to make Android apps more private
No details are available but it says it will not be using the same approach as Apple. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7819pRO via IF...
Covid: Austria and Germany decide to ease rules
Both countries have pushed for compulsory vaccinations but now decide to lift restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z6SZfpJ ...
Brazil: Torrential rain triggers deadly mudslides in Brazil
Landslides and flash flooding have left a trail of destruction and many dead in Petrópolis, Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C...
Ukraine crisis: No sign of Russian de-escalation, Nato chief says
The head of the defensive alliance says Moscow is maintaining a massive force ready to attack Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Survivors from Spanish trawler that sunk off Canada unlikely, rescuers say
The vessel sunk off Canada on Monday, but rescuers say there is little hope of finding survivors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mNY...
One-word gaffe invalidates thousands of US baptisms
Some Church members come to the defence of a Catholic priest in Arizona after he resigns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7KgI5N3 vi...
Karnataka hijab controversy is polarising its classrooms
Young students on both sides of the hijab row say they are struggling to understand their classmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hungarian election: Orban faces toughest race so far
An independent conservative will try to topple the right-wing Fidesz government in polls on 3 April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
PJ O'Rourke: US conservative satirist dies at 74
The best-selling writer and political commentator defied the leftward trend of American humour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bqHpu...
Juan Orlando Hernandez: Former president of Honduras led away in handcuffs
The United States is seeking to extradite Juan Orlando Hernandez for alleged ties to drug traffickers. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ukraine crisis: Russian attack still a possibility - Biden
The US president says invasion is "still very much a possibility" but the human cost would be "immense". from BBC News...
Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins
Halyna Hutchins died on the set of Rust after Alec Baldwin discharged a live weapon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eIEuvmJ via IFT...
Elon Musk's brain chip firm denies animal cruelty claims
A complaint accuses Neuralink's research partner of 'deadly brain experiments' on monkeys. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Novak Djokovic: Reaction from my colleagues 'hurt me a lot'
Novak Djokovic speaks exclusively to the BBC about his time in Covid detention in Australia last month. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trudeau threatens to freeze anti-mandate protesters' bank accounts
Without a court order, banks will be able freeze accounts of anti-vaccine mandate protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/86K2Ayr...
Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin's New York Times libel lawsuit
Palin claimed the NY Times ruined her reputation by linking her to a deadly shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vOuz5N7 via IF...
Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled archipelago
The Chagos Islands, in the Indian Ocean, is controlled by Britain, but claimed by Mauritius. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Rxf6wC ...
Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled islands
The Mauritian government has led a trip to the disputed islands, which are controlled by Britain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ivo...
Kentucky mayoral candidate survives being targeted by a gunman
Craig Greenberg is unharmed after someone entered and fired shots at him. A suspect has been arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ukraine: Social media videos show Russian military equipment on the move near border
Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PF...
Abba Kyari: Nigerian 'super cop' arrested in drug cartel case
Abba Kyari, already accused of money laundering, is now accused of being part of a drugs cartel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QRB1...
Scott Morrison criticised by New Zealand band over song use
Rock band Dragon called Scott Morrison's rendition of their hit song, April Sun in Cuba, "cynical". from BBC News - World ht...
Jarryd Hayne: Ex-rugby star wins appeal in sexual assault case
Jarryd Hayne will face a retrial in Australia after his sexual assault convictions were quashed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WMxB...
Couple married for 91 years and still in love
Yemeni Jews Shama’a and Zechariah married young and survived extreme poverty and persecution together. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Cuba's first gay hotel reopens as human rights deteriorate
Cuba reopens its first LGBTQ hotel, but can tourists ignore the country's poor human rights record? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ukraine crisis: How is Russia shaping the narrative?
Several tactics are being used by pro-Kremlin sources to spread stories about Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NHUcmGt via I...
Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye
Why is Turkey is rebranding its internationally recognised name as “Türkiye”? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vCD8xY via IFTTT
Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up
Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O...
Why are cryptocurrency adverts taking over the Super Bowl?
Cryptocurrency companies are set to dominate the commercials at this year's NFL final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ff25bL7 v...
Swiss vote on tobacco ad ban long after neighbours
Most European countries banned tobacco ads years ago, but the Swiss are yet to tighten their laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yC...
Royal Enfield: A family's decade-long search for a missing motorbike
Arun Srinivasan spent 15 years tracking down his father's missing motorbike - a beloved black Royal Enfield. from BBC News - World htt...
Guinea-Bissau's mystery deepens over drug-trafficking coup plot
Some are questioning whether Guinea-Bissau's president was really the target of a coup attempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b...
Ukraine tensions: After eight years of war, an eastern city unifies against Russia
Separatists tried to seize Kharkiv in 2014. Now the city is turning away from its old neighbour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ps6...
Afghan woman activist released after arrest in January
Tamana Zaryabi Paryani was arrested on 19 January after taking part in a women's rights protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid protests: Paris police fire tear gas at demonstrators
Police have already intercepted hundreds of vehicles trying to get into the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kT0g7F8 via IFTTT ...
Ukraine tensions: A dozen nations tell citizens to leave Ukraine
Foreigners from several countries are urged to leave Ukraine over fears of a Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E7gojd...
Amazon deforestation: Record high destruction of trees in January
An area of trees more than seven times the size of Manhattan, New York was destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p6I0yA9 via IF...
Macron calls for calm as convoy of protestors nears Paris
The French president admits there is a Covid "fatigue" in the country ahead a banned gathering. from BBC News - World https://if...
Kanye wants Billie Eilish to say sorry or he'll pull out of Coachella
The rapper wants her to apologise for crowd safety comments he thinks are aimed at Travis Scott. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xWJM...
Lawmakers allege 'secret' CIA spying on unwitting Americans
Spy agencies are conducting "warrantless backdoor searches" of Americans, two Democrat senators say. from BBC News - World https...
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija: Ugandan author alleges torture by security services
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija alleges he was tortured at the hands of the security services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fAK4zUH via I...
Trads: The young Indians spreading hate online
Young right-wing Hindus in India are finding newer and more outrageous ways to target critics online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Misfire at Oregon bear results in death of two US brothers
The man accidentally shoots his brother while loading a gun to aim at a bear on their property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oVjwv...
Christian Eriksen: Denmark international on returning to Premier League with Brentford
Christian Eriksen says he is lucky to be alive and will do everything he can to return to his former level after joining Brentford. from B...
Luc Montagnier, co-discoverer of HIV, dies aged 89
The French virologist jointly won the Nobel Prize but later drew criticism for unscientific claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4...
Ukraine tensions: Russia accused of sea blockade
Russian naval drills makes marine navigation "practically impossible", Ukraine says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fAw2mQ...
France migrants: Coastguard rescues 36 from North Sea
The people saved near the port of Dunkirk are believed to have been attempting to get to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hp0j...
Karnataka hijab row: Protests over classroom ban spread
Protests for and against a hijab ban in classrooms in the Indian state of Karnataka have intensified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
'Don't Say Gay': White House denounces new Florida bill
The legislation bans discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in primary school classrooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Drunk truck driver leaves trail of destruction in Germany
German police have arrested a man after the lorry he was driving ploughed into more than 30 cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/06G...
ICJ orders Uganda to pay $325m for DR Congo occupation
International judges blame Uganda for the death of 10-15,000 people between 1998 and 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQ58e6i v...
Bosnia: Three decades on, bereaved families fear return to war
A rise in Serb nationalism is threatening the peace agreement that holds together Bosnia-Herzegovina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Why Uganda is investing in oil despite pressures to go green
As people eye the benefits there are questions over the environmental cost and the timing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0SgQ9Pa v...
What India's restless Gen Z really wants
Best-selling author and YouTuber Ankur Warikoo writes on how differently young Indians define success. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Freedom Convoy: How might Canada's trucker protest end?
Authorities could enter negotiations with the drivers, or opt for a much less compromising approach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Starbucks fires organisers as union threat grows
The coffee giant rejects accusations of retaliation after firing staff at one of its locations in Memphis. from BBC News - World https://i...
Homes engulfed as deadly landslide hits Colombia
At least 11 people are dead and 35 injured after a landslide caused by rains in central Colombia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zgX...
Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen bitcoin
Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hVmUkw...
China encroaching along Nepal border - report
A Nepalese government report leaked to the BBC accuses China of interference in the country's territory. from BBC News - World https:/...
Freedom Convoy: Ceaseless horn blaring frays nerves in Canada's capital
Protesters say all Canadians should appreciate their cause, but Ottawa residents are not so sure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ePG...
Democracy in Africa: Spate of coups don't mean democracy's end
Two experts argue that democracy is still the way forward for the continent, despite some set backs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Uttar Pradesh assembly elections 2022: The Indian polls everyone is watching
With a population larger than Brazil, Uttar Pradesh state will soon start its seven-phased polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cKp...
Ros Atkins on... the Canada truckers protest
The BBC's Ros Atkins explains why truck drivers protesting against a vaccine mandate are blocking roads in Ottawa. from BBC News - Wor...
The Jews dressing as Muslims to get around a prayer ban
Some extremist Jews reveal that they have been dressing as Muslims to enter and worship at Temple Mount/al-Aqsa Mosque compound. from BBC ...
Canada truckers protest: ‘All we want is the right to choose’
Truckers wanted the vaccine mandate gone 10 days ago. Now they will stay until all mandates end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aU2u...
Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money
The breakdown cut off a vital source of funds to Tongans at a time when they needed it most. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/51Cqjle ...
Cyclone Batsirai: Whole villages swept away in Madagascar
At least 10 people have been killed and nearly 50,000 displaced after Cyclone Batsirai tore through Madagascar. from BBC News - World http...
Freedom Convoy: Ottawa declares emergency over trucker Covid rules protests
The Canadian capital's mayor says the city is out of control with demonstrators outnumbering police. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ukraine crisis: Macron says a deal to avoid war is within reach
France's leader calls for a "new balance" to protect European states while affording Russia respect. from BBC News - World h...
Lata Mangeshkar: India bids farewell to beloved singer
Large crowds in Mumbai, India, pay their respects after the legendary singer's death at the age of 92. from BBC News - World https://i...
Africa Union summit: Leaders complain about 'wave of coups'
The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jJvw5qG via...
Ukraine tensions: US sources say Russia 70% ready to invade Ukraine
Moscow is amassing the military capability to carry out a full invasion, American officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sIUy...
Lata Mangeshkar: India singing legend dies at 92
The celebrated singer had been admitted to a hospital after testing positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cjJbHyB v...
The fast fashion graveyard in Chile's Atacama Desert
Tens of thousands of tonnes of unwanted clothing from Europe and the US are being dumped in the Atacama Desert every year. from BBC News -...
Israel's Mossad suspected of high-level Iran penetration
The spy agency is said to have worked its way high up into Iran's security services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0O6oQl4 via...
Queen's Jubilee: Her Majesty's journey through Africa
A look back through some of the archive footage of the Queen's visits to Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ujcOKUV via IFT...
Rayan: Moroccan boy trapped in well for four days has died
A royal statement announced the five year old's death shortly after the four-day rescue effort ended. from BBC News - World https://if...
Cyclone Batsirai: Second storm in weeks hits Madagascar
Strong winds and heavy rain are reported as Cyclone Batsirai makes landfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SdqI2kr via IFTTT
Can tourism ease the inflation pressure in Turkey?
As people in Turkey battle a massive rate of inflation could tourism help ease the situation? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BkPsat4...
US couple sue clinic after DNA kit reveals fertility mix-up
A US couple is suing after discovering that their daughter is not biologically related to her father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Drugs, weapons 'smuggled to prisoners by drone'
As many as 20 people in South Carolina have been arrested over contraband deliveries to prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zf...
Environmental campaigners film '100,000 dead fish' spilled into the Atlantic Ocean
The fishing boat blames a rip in a net, but campaigners accuse it of deliberately dumping the fish. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s...
Beijing Olympics: Winter Games start amid Covid and boycotts
The Winter Games begin amid tight Covid-19 restrictions and allegations of human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6CRAP...
How to store excess wind power underwater
A Dutch company is testing an underwater system that can store excess energy from wind farms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IKXBUbu...
Putin's Olympic trip signals warmer Russia-China ties
Russia's president heads to Beijing in his first visit since the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zkmp1ow via IFT...
European oil facilities hit by cyber-attacks
Multiple oil transport and storage companies across Europe have been hacked, the BBC has confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y...
Footage depicts aftermath of US raid in Syria
Photos and video show the scene where a US operation targeted the leader of the Islamic State group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Don Euro: Italian ex-priest jailed for extortion
Luca Morini was known for his frequent requests for contributions from his parishioners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4LfGeZg via...
Ukraine tensions: US alleges Russian plot to fake invasion pretext
One option Russia is considering is a video about a staged attack blamed on Ukraine, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W...
Four charged in drug death of The Wire actor Michael K Williams
Officials say the suspects sold drugs to Michael K Williams one day before his overdose death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mpEJS8...
Afghanistan education: Taliban running out of excuses - Malala
As some universities reopen in Afghanistan, Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai spoke to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z...
Turkey-Greece border: Twelve migrants die in freezing conditions
Turkey accuses Greek border guards of turning migrants back in harsh conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GJcrOwlND via IFTTT...
'Electrifying' Vincent van Gogh self-portrait exhibition hailed by critics
Most major art critics award five stars to the new show at London's Courtauld Gallery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0TXKDbH6t ...
CNN's Jeff Zucker resigns over undisclosed relationship
The network president told staff he was "wrong" to not report the consensual relationship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
A 477-mile-long megaflash crossed three US states.
A 477-mile-long megaflash crossed three southern US states. It shattered world records by 37 miles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h...
Ukrainian civilians prepare as war with Russia threatens
Many Ukrainians are not convinced Russia will invade, but all the war talk is unsettling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0ADxJQEON ...
Ukraine tensions: Putin accuses US of using Ukraine as tool against Russia
Russia's president makes a stinging attack on the US and Nato as tension continues over Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Syria war: Babies die from cold in storm-hit Idlib camps
Hundreds of thousands of displaced people are living in tents without warm clothes and heating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9qjuY...
Germany: Police killing suspects may have been poachers
Prosecutors say a pair suspected of killing two German police officers appear to have been hunting illegally. from BBC News - World https:...
Ukraine: We're defending ourselves - Volodymyr Zelensky
The President of Ukraine says there would be 'high risk for anyone' who tries to occupy their territory. from BBC News - World htt...
Norway mass killer Anders Breivik ordered to stay in jail
Anders Breivik killed 77 people in July 2011, and a court has ruled that he is still dangerous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OKbVr...
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