Australia seeks long-range missiles in Indo-Pacific defence shift
The country is to significantly lift military spending amid rising US-China instability, its PM says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hong Kong: 'Anti-protest' law kicks in as city marks handover
As the city marks 23 years since British rule ended, critics say the new law is "the end of Hong Kong". from BBC News - World ht...
Coronavirus: Czechs hold party to 'farewell' pandemic
Thousands attended the festive event in Prague, sharing food and drink with people around them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dRhm...
The Cameroonian waging war against a French war hero’s statue
Essama Andre has repeatedly attacked the statue of French war hero Gen Philippe Leclerc in Doula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NW...
Persuading China to switch to 'fake' pork
Pork is China's favourite meat dish, but will new meat substitutes tempt consumers to give up meat? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: The human cost of fake news in India
False and misleading reports have surged in the country during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zon6Fp htt...
Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network
It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VzwM...
Coronavirus: Joe Biden will not hold campaign rallies
"This is the most unusual campaign, I think, in modern history," the Democratic nominee said. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Six months that changed our world
A look back at how Covid-19 has swept the globe and altered the world in the course of six months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38...
Coronavirus: What's behind new US outbreaks?
Cases are rising in Texas, Florida, Arizona and California - here's a look at the data and the theories. from BBC News - World https:/...
Carl Reiner: US comedy star dies at 98
The veteran actor, comedian and writer also starred in Ocean's Eleven as conman Saul Bloom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ieTq...
Ruhollah Zam: Iran sentences journalist to death for fanning unrest
Ruhollah Zam ran a site that Iran accuses of inciting the nationwide protests of 2017-18. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i9urRA ht...
Mystery over monster star's vanishing act
A huge star has disappeared - did it become a black hole? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2COF1xa https://ift.tt/2COF1xa
Mexico missing students: Suspect detained in 2014 case
The man is accused of being part of the drugs gang linked to the disappearances in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YMjePu htt...
Ai Weiwei: 'The darkest day for Hong Kong'
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei warns lawyers and activists could be "disappeared or sentenced" after China passed a controversial s...
Turkey Threatens to Convert Iconic Hagia Sophia Into Mosque
Hagia Sophia – Istanbul’s former 6th-century Greek Orthodox cathedral and architectural wonder of the world – could soon become a mosque. ...
Hong Kong security law: Anger as China's Xi signs legislation
The UK, EU and Nato express grave concern for Hong Kong autonomy as China's president signs the law. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Roblox accounts hacked to support Donald Trump
Video game avatars have been changed to display pro-Trump messages in a hack targeted at children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Afghanistan war: Trump got written briefing on 'Russia bounties', reports say
The president received details this year about the killing of US troops in Afghanistan, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Two teenagers shot in Seattle's Chop autonomous zone
Officials are considering dismantling the zone, set up amid protests over the killing of George Floyd from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Johnny Mandel: Michael Buble leads tributes to 'genius' Mash composer
The Oscar and Grammy-winner also wrote The Shadow of Your Smile and Emily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dPkwgG https://ift.tt/3d...
France's oldest nuclear plant Fessenheim shuts down
Fessenheim on the Rhine provided thousands of jobs but activists had long called for it to close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YI...
Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers
The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Hachalu Hundessa: Popular Ethiopian protest singer shot dead
Hachalu Hundessa sang about the plight of the Oromo ethnic group, which partly inspired protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vs...
Koalas face extinction in New South Wales by 2050, report finds
Populations will be ravaged by habitat loss and climate change without urgent action, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses
King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule. from BBC News - World...
Coronavirus: Human trial of India vaccine in July
This is the first Indian vaccine and developed from a weakened strain of the virus isolated locally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China passes controversial Hong Kong security law
Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dM0xzA...
Coronavirus-hit Arizona reverses course on reopening
Arizona emerges as a new US virus epicentre, joining other Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm
Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ieIhl...
Venezuela tells EU ambassador to leave country
Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa's expulsion comes after the EU placed sanctions on 11 Venezuelan officials. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus overwhelms Afghanistan’s war-ravaged hospitals
Corruption, medical supply shortages and militant attacks have deepened the country's health crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?
Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CU...
Pastor Beaten by Mob, Church Set on Fire as Violent Christian Persecution Escalates in India
Pastor Beaten by Mob, Church Set on Fire as Violent Christian Persecution Escalates in India from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ge9h37 http...
Qasem Soleimani: Iran seeks Trump's arrest over killing of general
Iran issues an arrest warrant for the US president over the killing of its top commander in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Bangladesh ferry crash: At least 32 dead as boat capsizes
Reports say a ferry carrying about 50 passengers crashed with another vessel on the Buriganga river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kim Kardashian West sells $200m stake in cosmetics brand
The reality TV star and businesswoman will sell 20% of her business to beauty giant Coty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZedjBC ht...
Coronavirus: Gütersloh lockdown extended around meat factory
German authorities extend the Gütersloh lockdown for a week after an outbreak at the Tönnies site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
US top court strikes down law limiting abortions
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court strikes down a Louisiana law restricting abortions as unconstitutional from BBC News - World ht...
Wildfire raging in Nevada turns Las Vegas sky red
A wildfire raging in Mount Charleston, Nevada, has sent up a large plume of smoke visible from nearby Las Vegas. from BBC News - World htt...
'Fake jobs': French ex-PM François Fillon and wife jailed
Ex-French PM François Fillon and his Welsh wife Penelope found guilty over "fake jobs" scandal. from BBC News - World https://if...
Argentina and Brazil crops threatened by locust swarm
The insects have already caused damage to crops in Paraguay and could head for Uruguay next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VvSctz ...
Militants Attack Karachi Stock Exchange, Killing at Least 3
Militants attacked the stock exchange in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Monday, killing at least three people - two guards and a policeman...
Mysterious Ancient Marble Cross Found in Pakistan
This month, in the rocky mountains of Skardu, Pakistan, researchers have uncovered a mysterious 1,200-year-old cross weighing up to three to...
How hackers extorted $1.14m from US university
BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nornickel: Russia probes new pollution at Arctic mining firm
Workers are suspended after waste water, said to contain heavy metals, was pumped into the wilderness. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Syria faces mass starvation or mass exodus without more aid, WFP says
A million Syrians are severely food insecure and some are already dying, the head of the WFP warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Christie's urged to cancel auction of 'looted' Nigerian artefacts
A historian says they were taken from shrines in south-eastern Nigeria during the 1960s civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Children in Syria IS camps 'a time bomb'
The Islamic State group says it will try to free women and children from detention camps in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Beyoncé: Vote like our life depends on it
The star highlights racial injustices as she accepts a BET honour for her humanitarian work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJh9cu ...
In pictures: Huge Nevada wildfire turns Las Vegas sky red
The fire in Mount Charleston, Nevada, engulfed about 5,000 acres (20 sq km) within an afternoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZmA...
Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi
Gunmen attack the stock exchange in Karachi, with local media reporting a number of people killed or wounded. from BBC News - World https:...
Brexit: Where are we now?
It's been out of the headlines for the past few months, but Brexit is back on the political menu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing
It's a small spike in Hebei near Beijing - but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Trump Denies Briefing on Reported Russian Bounties Against US Troops
President Donald Trump on Sunday denied that he had been briefed on reported U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit sec...
How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic
Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbHMap h...
Coronavirus: 'Swift and dangerous turn' in Texas cases, says governor
The state governor says 5,000 people are being hospitalised daily as Texans are urged to wear masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Where are global cases rising and falling?
As the world hits the grim milestone of 10 million confirmed cases, which countries are seeing the biggest rises, and what might be behind t...
'How George Floyd's death changed my Chinese students'
Some students at Jasmine Cochrane's school in China found it hard to trust a black teacher. George Floyd's death made a huge differe...
How teargas became the go-to weapon for US police
The riot control agent has been banned in war for 100 years but remains a vital tool for police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vpc...
Coronavirus: Ghana 'quack doctors' selling 'cure'
Investigative reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposes a Covid-19 scam said to be worth thousands of dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift...
France municipal elections: Greens score gains in second round
President Macron's party is punished by voters in a poll held amid coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NEY...
Poland presidential election heads for second round - exit poll
President Andrzej Duda finishes first but without enough votes to win outright, exit polls indicate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Whale freed from fishing net off Italian coast
The Italian coastguard cut the trapped sperm whale free off the coast of Lipari, north of Sicily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i9...
Louisville: Man in custody after shooting at Breonna Taylor protest
A shooting at a Louisville protest over Breonna Taylor left one man dead and a suspect in hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Russia denies its nuclear plants are source of radiation leak
Scandinavian states have reported elevated, but not dangerous, radiation levels in the atmosphere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Coronavirus: Number of Covid-19 infections tops 10m worldwide
The virus, which has led to almost 500,000 deaths, is spreading rapidly in many parts of the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech
The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech. from BBC News - World https://...
Taiwan stages LGBT pride parade 'for the world'
Taiwan has escaped the worst of the pandemic while hundreds of parades around the world have been axed. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Delta to extend caps on passenger numbers
The airline has been capping the numbers on board its flights to no more than 60% of capacity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i7YFn...
Boeing set for critical 737 Max flight tests
US regulators may start tests this week as Boeing bids to clear a milestone for the crisis-hit aircraft. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'
The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as Malawi president after historic win
The opposition candidate won nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpvPG8 https://ift.tt/...
Mississippi moves to strip Confederate emblem from state flag
The southern state of Mississippi is the last in the US to feature the emblem on its flag. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpKa5b h...
Bridesmaids star Rose Byrne on her double helping of political movies
Rose Byrne plays a political shark and a feminist icon in two new productions about to hit the small screen. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: How Delhi 'wasted' lockdown to become India's biggest hotspot
India's capital now has the country's highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eGDJCC ...
Afghanistan war: Russia denies paying militants to kill US troops
US reports say a Russian intelligence unit offered rewards for killing US and allied troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YBQ45s ...
Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action
The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives". from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented
How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented - amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YWhq5a ...
Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How an $8,000 romcom made it to Netflix
Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Cut negatives capture the isolation of lockdown
Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her series To Dance With Shadows, made during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Malawi opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera wins historic poll rerun
Lazarus Chakwera wins nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent and become Malawi's president. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Princeton to remove Woodrow Wilson's name from policy school
The prestigious US university says Woodrow Wilson's racist views made him "an inappropriate namesake". from BBC News - World...
Galwan Valley: China to use martial art trainers after India border clash
The move follows deadly fighting between Indian and Chinese troops in an area where guns are banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mexico launches raids after assassination attempt of police chief
Three people were killed in Friday's extremely violent ambush but Mexico's police chief survived. from BBC News - World https://if...
Religious Freedom Watchdog Pushes State Department to Get Tougher on Pakistan
Pakistan is considered one of the worse violators of religious liberty in the world according to the US watchdog on religious freedom, but t...
India locusts: Swarm sweeps into Delhi suburb Gurgaon
Parts of Delhi are placed on alert and residents are forced to close windows and doors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VqeM6O http...
Coronavirus: Florida and Texas reverse reopening as infections surge
Florida and Texas reverse moves to reopen business as total cases across the US are set to hit 2.5m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Yemen crisis: Five years of hunger, five years of war
Yemen's humanitarian crisis is worsening as coronavirus compounds the impact of the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eG...
ICYMI: Dog goggles and a plant audience
Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VltnQH https://ift.tt/2VltnQH
Coronavirus: Delhi struggles to cope with Covid-19 surge
As cases soar in India's capital, its chief minister warns of health care shortages and more deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Narriearra: New South Wales creates national park for rare species
Narriearra station is the largest purchase of private land for conservation in New South Wales history. from BBC News - World https://ift....
First Viking ship excavation in a century begins in Norway
Just three other well-preserved vessels from the period have been discovered in the Scandinavian country. from BBC News - World https://if...
Milton Glaser: Graphic designer behind 'I ♥ NY' logo dies aged 91
Milton Glaser also created a famous poster of Bob Dylan and co-founded New York magazine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDhjlN ht...
Jeyaraj and Fenix: Outrage mounts over India police custodial deaths
The two men died after allegedly being tortured in police custody, raising calls for justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dCGa7K...
Poles in UK fear Brexit and Covid may end 'British Dream' hopes
Should I stay or should I go is the top question for many Polish people in the UK, says one charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour
The decision by the US comedy show follows years of criticism over a white actor playing an Indian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'
"Anarchists" who damage US monuments should face up to a decade in prison, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong security law
The sanctions aim to punish Beijing over a planned security law that could erode Hong Kong's autonomy. from BBC News - World https://i...
Toronto officer guilty of assault after blinding black man
A black man loses an eye in a beating by an off-duty Toronto officer, who accused him of car-hopping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: The health claims that won't go away
Why this misleading health advice keeps appearing online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YArjGz https://ift.tt/2YArjGz
Philonise Floyd: 'It's just a lot of pain right now'
The brother of George Floyd and the family's lawyer spoke to the BBC about the impact his death has had on the world. from BBC News - ...
What happened on the India-China border?
Ros Atkins takes a close look at a story that's captured the world's attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dBWWUD http...
2023 Women's World Cup: 'Game changer’ for Australia, NZ and region
Australia and New Zealand are celebrating winning a joint bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New Trafficking Report: From China to Ireland, Human Slavery Is Still a Big Global Problem
The latest report on human trafficking around the world is out, and it's not good news. The State Department released its annual Traffic...
Kirill Serebrennikov: Russian film and stage director convicted of fraud
Supporters say the case against Kirill Serebrennikov is aimed at muzzling the arts in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A4wuoO...
Australia caps toilet roll sales after panic-buying
Supermarkets impose one or two-pack limits on toilet roll as Covid-19 cases in Victoria spike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/388sf8...
UN chief 'shocked and disturbed' by video of car sex act in Israel
A video apparently showing a sex act in a UN-marked vehicle in Israel is under investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fYmUmM...
Russian hacker group Evil Corp targets US workers at home
Hackers are using a new computer virus to hold company files to ransom for millions of dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dBfm...
Fortnite Movie Nite: Christopher Nolan's hit films screen in-game
Christopher Nolan's movies play inside Fortnite while his latest film is delayed again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YA7oI1 ...
Coronavirus in Ethiopia: 'Incredible recovery of man aged over 100'
Aba Tilahun, who is 114 according to his family, was discharged after two weeks of treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31kO9UI...
Coronavirus: US hits record high in daily cases
More than 40,000 infections recorded in a day as surge prompts some states to halt reopenings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ezNEt...
Yemen: Coronavirus aid loss 'harming millions of children'
"Huge shortfalls" in aid due to coronavirus could lead to mass starvation, UN charity warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Imran Khan criticised after calling Osama Bin Laden a 'martyr'
Pakistan's opposition rounds on PM Imran Khan, who said the US "martyred" the 9/11 mastermind. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: Sweden says WHO made 'total mistake' by including it in warning
Sweden's state epidemiologist says the agency misinterpreted data underpinning alarm over infections. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus in Kenya: Police kill three in motorcycle taxi protest
The police order the arrest of the officers involved, as they come under scrutiny for excessive force. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Obamacare: Trump asks Supreme Court to invalidate Affordable Care Act
The US president launches a new legal challenge to his predecessor's signature law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ba6M2I http...
Virgin Australia to fly again with new US owner Bain Capital
The struggling airline was pushed into administration by Australia's pandemic travel ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CIGSDO...
George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott
The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Nascar releases photo of noose found in garage
Nascar said it was right to fear a hate crime had been committed against driver Bubba Wallace, which was later dismissed after an FBI invest...
Shaoquett Moselmane: Australian lawmaker's office raided 'amid China probe'
The state politician's office is the subject of an investigation by police and intelligence officials. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Singapore bans Britons for lockdown 'bar crawl'
The men, who visited three bars in 45 minutes, have been banned from working in Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YxDtjy h...
US House sweeping passes police reform bill
The White House has threatened to veto the measure, which Senate Republicans reject as an overreach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Che Guevara's birthplace put up for sale
The flat where the revolutionary icon tired out his first steps is in Argentina's city of Rosario. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Elijah McClain: Colorado to review black man's death in custody
Elijah McClain died after being put in a chokehold and injected with ketamine in Denver last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Pakistani pilots grounded over 'fake licences'
Pakistan's aviation minister said a large number of pilots cheated in exams or have fake qualifications. from BBC News - World https:/...
US country band Dixie Chicks drop the Dixie from their name
The band are the latest to change their name in light of the anti-racism movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z80LvE https://i...
Danish far-right leader Paludan jailed for racism
Rasmus Paludan's party came close to entering parliament in 2019 and now he faces a month in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Why is UK recycling being dumped by Turkish roadsides?
The UK sends more plastic waste to Turkey than to any other country but not all of it reaches recycling plants. from BBC News - World http...
Python escapes apartment in French city of Rennes
The snake, named Isis, got loose in an apartment block in Rennes, terrifying residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ns6VB4 http...
Coronavirus: 'Very significant' resurgences in Europe alarm WHO
If left unchecked the resurgences will "push health systems to the brink once again", the WHO warns. from BBC News - World https...
Unilever renames Fair & Lovely skin cream after backlash
The Black Lives Matter movement has spurred companies to reassess their products and marketing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fVQ5...
DR Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak declared over
More than 2,000 people died in an area where decades of conflict have led to widespread mistrust. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BE...
Curious shark sends surfers in South Africa to shore
A great white shark swimming in Plettenberg Basy, South Africa caused surfers to head to shore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fYP8...
Galwan Valley: Satellite images 'show China structures' on India border
The construction along the disputed frontier is near the site of clashes that killed 20 Indian troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm files for insolvency
The once high-flying payments firm Wirecard files for insolvency after a €1.9bn accounting scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Italy bear faces cull after attack on father and son
A regional leader in northern Italy says bear numbers are out of control but wildlife groups protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Massive Saharan dust cloud shrouds the Caribbean
The cloud has swept from Africa over the Atlantic, affecting Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dy6a4n h...
Mary Jackson: Nasa to name HQ after first black female engineer
Mary Jackson was among the African-American women whose story was told in the film Hidden Figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Coronavirus: Australia sends 1,000 army personnel to Victoria to fight outbreak
The unprecedented move comes after the south-eastern state saw a spike in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YucZQ6 https:...
Russians vote on Putin's reforms to constitution
The changes would enable the Russian leader to serve two more terms and stay in power until 2036. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A7...
Coronavirus: US Secret Service staff self-isolating after Trump rally
Two involved in President Donald Trump's event in Tulsa reportedly tested positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Four numbers that explain impact of George Floyd
The 30 days since his death have seen new policies, Confederate statues removed and countless other changes. from BBC News - World https:/...
Roundup: Bayer to pay $10.9bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims
The chemical giant is settling almost 100,000 US lawsuits from users of its popular Roundup herbicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Jessi Combs: US racing driver given female speed record in 2019 fatal crash
Jessi Combs is awarded the fastest land-speed record by a female, a feat she died trying to achieve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic
The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice". from BBC News - World https...
Can India afford to boycott Chinese products?
Anti-China sentiment is high in India after a border clash, but can it go beyond rhetoric? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/380BUxN h...
Venezuelan Warns US: Socialist Destruction Starts with Tearing Down Statues and Censoring Everything
A Venezuelan activist is warning Americans that the torching and toppling of historical statues could be a sign of what lies ahead - loss of...
Madison Cawthorn: Newcomer beats Trump nominee in NC congressional primary
The motivational speaker and businessman turns 25, the minimum age to serve in Congress, in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Kosovo President Thaci faces war crimes indictment
A Special Prosecutor in The Hague charges President Hashim Thaci and other over nearly 100 murders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: US cases at highest level for two months
The US reported 34,700 new cases on Tuesday - the third highest rate since the outbreak began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eqqHs...
Ghana apologises to Nigeria for embassy demolition
Armed men reportedly stormed the compound and destroyed a building under construction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31c58Z9 https...
Why China's Looting of America Is Deadly Serious
Beijing's strategy to buy, cheat and steal its way to global dominance is working. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Vdf1C8 https://if...
IMF says decline in global growth worse than forecast
The International Monetary Fund lowers its economic forecast for this year and next, with Europe facing a big hit. from BBC News - World h...
France Colbert row: Statue vandalised over slavery code
The words "state negrophobia" are sprayed over Jean-Baptiste Colbert outside the French parliament. from BBC News - World https:...
Pakistan plane crash was 'human error' - initial report
An initial report into the disaster - which killed 97 people - blames the pilots and controller. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eAY...
Mel Gibson and Winona Ryder at odds over anti-Semitism claims
Winona Ryder claims Mel Gibson used the term "oven dodger", which he says is "100% untrue". from BBC News - World http...
Coronavirus: EU considers barring Americans from travel list
The EU aims to start reopening external borders on 1 July, but US travellers may have to wait. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWFXQ...
Steve Bing: Film producer took his own life, coroner says
Sir Mick Jagger pays tribute to the filmmaker and philanthropist, who died this week aged 55. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duhgaq...
Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler
The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport. from BBC News - World https://ift...
ABC job cuts: Australian public broadcaster to shed 250 staff
Staff will be shed across "every division" to meet recent budget cuts by the government, the ABC says. from BBC News - World htt...
Black women scientists missing from textbooks, study shows
Scientists portrayed in biology textbooks are predominantly white men, according to a US study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dtmU...
George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott
The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content. from BBC News - World https:...
Australian fugitive 'found hiding in ship's air vent'
The sexual assault suspect had disappeared after being rescued from a yacht in rough seas, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Eurovision movie: Rachel McAdams on working with Will Ferrell and Graham Norton
The actress stars with Will Ferrell in a comedy about two small-town singers competing in the song contest. from BBC News - World https://...
Mexico quake kills at least five and causes panic
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake has killed at least five people and damaged buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NrtLZD https://...
Will the 'War on Terror' ever end?
The BBC's Frank Gardner looks at the legacy of the US counter-terrorism response to 9/11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z5RST1...
'No crime' in Bubba Wallace noose case
The noose found in the garage of Bubba Wallace was actually the handle of a garage door and had been there since last year, an FBI investiga...
Jon Stewart: 'There will always be room for political satire'
The former host of The Daily Show has written and directed a new political comedy film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319rA5d http...
Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How a Netflix romcom was made for $8,000
Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country. from BBC News - World https://if...
US cities report a surge in complaints about firework activity
Firework usage usually rises around 4 July, but in some cities they have been exploding for weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
India expels dozens of Pakistan diplomatic staff
Relations between the countries are tense after two Indian diplomatic staff were allegedly mistreated. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nigeria police rescue 300 workers 'locked in rice factory'
The Nigerians were allegedly forced to work throughout a Covid-19 lockdown that began in March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cwnh...
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro ordered to wear mask in public
The Brazilian leader has belittled the risk posed by coronavirus and attended anti-lockdown rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Megan Fox says she was 'never preyed upon' by Michael Bay
The actress says she has faced sexism in Hollywood but defends Transformers director Michael Bay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Y...
Spanish Baroque painting botched by amateur restoration
Despite two attempts to fix it, the Bartolomé Esteban Murillo painting has been left unrecognisable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kenya policeman charged with murder after curfew killing of teenager
Duncan Ndiema pleads not guilty to the murder of a 13-year-old while imposing Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Novak Djokovic: World number one becomes latest tennis player to test positive for coronavirus
World number one Novak Djokovic becomes the latest tennis player to test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Npfd...
Wirecard: Former boss arrested over €1.9bn scandal
Former chief executive Markus Braun arrested in Germany as investigators probe €1.9bn hole in accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Germany outbreak sparks fresh local lockdown
Authorities re-impose lockdown in a German region after an outbreak linked to a meatpacking plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
US ex-marine Paul Whelan will not appeal Russian spying sentence
Paul Whelan hopes to be released from his 16-year sentence via a prisoner swap, says his lawyer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cyq...
North Korea: Balloons and speakers raise Korean border tensions
Propaganda balloons have become a symbol of a worsening relationship between North and South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Japanese supercomputer, crowned world's fastest, is fighting coronavirus
The newly crowned Fugaku system is analysing droplet spread in offices and public transport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37VszXP ...
H-1B visa: New US law is bad news for India tech firms
Washington's decision to ban visas for highly-skilled workers will hurt Indian and US IT firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: Newborn Mexican triplets test positive in 'unprecedented' case
Experts are investigating whether coronavirus could have been passed through the mother's placenta. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Rethink: Will companies help us improve our sleep habits?
In one of a series of essays for the BBC, sleep scientist Matthew Walker says work routines may change. from BBC News - World https://ift....
BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS
The completion of the BeiDou-3 navigation system comes as tensions rise between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Malawi presidential election: Polls to open in historic re-run
President Peter Mutharika battles for re-election after irregularities voided last year's result. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Seattle to end police-free protest zone after shootings
Mayor Jenny Durkan says the violence is "increasingly difficult" for businesses and residents. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze
Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Li Wenliang: 'Wailing Wall' for China's virus whistleblowing doctor
Thousands in China still talk every day to the Wuhan doctor who raised the alarm about Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2APx...
Coronavirus: Are Australia's numbers at risk of escalating?
A rise in Covid-19 cases in one state has sparked concerns that Australia could slide backwards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zcx...
Eton College: Nigerian author recalls racist abuse
Nigerian Dillibe Onyeama was the first black student to complete his studies at the elite British school. from BBC News - World https://if...
Hong Kong Clergy Could Face Arrest, Imprisonment Under China's New Security Law
A proposed national security law for Hong Kong leaves its clergy concerned over the potential loss of freedom. from CBNNews.com https://if...
'Never Give Up Your Faith in Jesus', Indian Christian Man Tells Wife Before Hindu Mob Murders Him
The persecution of Christians in India is on the rise with a report of one believer being murdered for his faith by Hindu radicals in his ow...
Dyson Heydon: Inquiry finds top Australian ex-judge harassed women
The country's highest court apologises to six women after an inquiry finds they were sexually harassed. from BBC News - World https://...
English Town Mourns Victims of Suspected Terror Attack
The English town of Reading mourned Monday for three people stabbed to death in what is being treated as a terror attack, gathering for a mo...
Arctic Circle sees 'hottest-ever' temperatures
Temperatures are believed to have hit 38C (100F) in one Siberian town after a persistent heatwave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Trump held off sanctioning Chinese over Uighurs to pursue trade deal
The US president says he put off sanctions over China's detained Muslims to seal a "great" deal. from BBC News - World https...
Climate change: Planting new forests 'can do more harm than good'
Large-scale tree planting to fight climate change may backfire, two new studies have found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AYvl2G ...
‘Social Justice Is Not the Same as Biblical Justice’: Professor Issues Warning to Christians
Voddie Baucham, an American who is currently Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia, appeared on The Glenn Beck ...
‘Social Justice Is Not the Same as Biblical Justice’: Professor Issues Warning to Christians
Voddie Baucham, an American who is currently Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia, appeared on The Glenn Beck ...
Coronavirus: French defy lockdown with Festival of Music
Thousands gathered across France and ignored social distancing rules to celebrate the annual event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Mexican city of Celaya rocked by cartel violence
Twenty-six people have been arrested after clashes between the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel and police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm says missing €1.9bn may not exist
In recent days the German payments company's chief executive has quit and its shares have slumped. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
WWE star The Undertaker has 'no desire to get back in the ring'
After a career spanning three decades, the WWE wrestling star says there's "nothing left to conquer". from BBC News - World ...
Theodore Roosevelt statue to be removed by New York museum
The statue depicts the ex-president on horseback flanked by a Native American man and an African man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: South Korea confirms second wave of infections
The country was praised for its handling of the virus, but now cases are back on the rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ngnccx h...
Arianna Huffington: 'Take time to recharge'
The author and founder of Thrive Global says companies need a new leadership playbook during the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Bubba Wallace: Noose found in garage stall of black US racing driver
Bubba Wallace recently campaigned to have the Confederate flag banned from events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLEOcg https://i...
Panama exhumes remains of 19 victims from 1989 US invasion
The remains of 19 people are removed from a cemetery in a fresh bid to identify all the victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nka...
Coronavirus: Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths
The grim milestone comes days after Brazil confirmed more than one million Covid-19 cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314QyTm h...
Glastonbury Festival: 50 years of memories
Images from attendees of Glastonbury Festival, which was due to celebrate a big anniversary this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Rethink: Pope Francis warns poor have become part of landscape
Pope Francis laments the "hypocrisy" of certain politicians in one of a series of essays for the BBC. from BBC News - World http...
Christian Li: The young Harry Potter fan on his music stardom
Christian Li, 12, Decca Classics' youngest artist, reveals how he relaxes when he isn't practising. from BBC News - World https://...
'I used to hate road cycling, now I design biking gear'
Remi Clermont is the founder and boss of cycling clothing firm Cafe du Cycliste. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFHnfS https://ift...
Coronavirus in Nigeria: Changing women's representation through photography
Etinosa Yvonne's photographs challenge stereotypical representations of women during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Black Lives Matter: Parents and children talk about racism
Three black parents and their children discuss raising a black child, racism and the Black Lives Matter movement. from BBC News - World ht...
Germany coronavirus: Extra police enforce German tower block quarantine
The move follows clashes with residents who tried to break through a police cordon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AVWdQR https://...
Coronavirus: UN condemns Afghan healthcare attacks amid pandemic
A report finds health workers and facilities have been deliberately targeted during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bs...
Grigor Dimitrov: Bulgarian tests positive for coronavirus after Adria Tour events
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov, who played in both of Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour events, has tested positive for coronavirus. from BB...
Yemen crisis: Separatists take over 'Galapagos of Indian Ocean'
Socotra, prized for its flora and fauna, falls to separatists further complicating the Yemen crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Saudi Arabian Football Federation writes to major sports bodies after WTO report
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation acknowledges it has a "responsibility" to help fight broadcasting piracy. from BBC News - ...
Regent University School of Divinity Introduces Four New Graduate Degree Programs
Regent University’s School of Divinity announced the launch of four new graduate degree programs that can be completed within 12 months. f...
Donald Trump: TikTok users and K-pop fans said to be behind poor Tulsa turnout
Teens across the US reportedly ordered tickets without intending to turn up to ensure empty seats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Zimbabwe anti-corruption body starts audit of the rich
The anti-corruption commission threatens to take people's assets if they cannot explain their origin. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Spain welcomes tourists back as emergency ends
For three months Spain has been under one of Europe's toughest lockdowns to stop the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - World http...
Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged guitar sells for $6m at auction
The Nirvana frontman played the acoustic-electric guitar in concert just five months before he died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
In pictures: Rare solar eclipse darkens Asia on the summer solstice
Skywatchers photographed the "ring of fire", where the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. from BBC News - World https://...
Seven die in separate Somali bomb attacks
Militants blow up their car at a military checkpoint and detonate bombs at a military official's house. from BBC News - World https://...
UK Police: Park Stabbings That Killed 3 was a Terror Attack
British police say they are treating a stabbing rampage in a park that killed three people as a terrorist attack. from CBNNews.com https:/...
Germany riot: Gangs smash shops, attack police in Stuttgart
A night of mayhem leaves shops smashed up and looted in the industrial south German city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37NHa7E ht...
Living through the threat of eviction in the pandemic
The BBC meets a single father of three as he navigates trying to keep his apartment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dn1ZIp https:/...
Ethiopian maids dumped outside Beirut embassy
Domestic workers have been left homeless and unpaid amid an ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon, heightened by the coronavirus pandemic. fr...
'Cashpoint aid' and Africa: Who benefits?
The UK's new hard-nosed approach to African aid is greeted with cynicism, writes the BBC's Andrew Harding. from BBC News - World h...
500 high school senior portraits in Virginia
Photographer helps 500 high school seniors honour their commencement through portraits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nm2pE9 http...
Dad school: How to be a better father
Dads in Rwanda are taking classes to learn how to be better fathers and husbands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V4kuLj https://if...
Coronavirus: Five reasons why it is so bad in Yemen
Five reasons why Yemen could be the worst place for coronavirus in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V35WeO https://ift.tt...
Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?
A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WDIq6 h...
America trying to 'rule the world', says Russian spy chief
In an exclusive interview the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service discusses the growing tension with the West. from BBC News - W...
Gelsenkirchen: Controversial Lenin statue erected in German city
The statue was unveiled by a far-left party, despite fierce objections from the city council. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NfFYRd...
Geoffrey Berman: Trump fires top US prosecutor who refused to quit
The president removes Geoffrey Berman from office, a day after he said he was not stepping down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hLQ...
Donald Trump: Crowds gather for Tulsa rally despite coronavirus fears
The US president will hold his first rally since March, when the US coronavirus lockdown began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V2Uu...
Beyoncé releases surprise new song, Black Parade, on Juneteenth
The new track, released on Juneteenth, calls for "peace and reparation for my people". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dkz...
Vital Kamerhe: DRC president's chief of staff found guilty of corruption
Vital Kamerhe was sentenced to 20 years hard labour after a trial marked by the murder of a judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
John Bolton: Judge rejects Trump bid to ban ex-adviser's book
A US judge denies the Trump administration's bid to halt publication of John Bolton's memoir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
ICYMI: A flying bus and an audience of dummies in masks
Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YhXFWp https://ift.tt/2YhXFWp
Beijing to set up new security office in Hong Kong
China's new law for the territory will also override any conflicting local law, state media says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mariana Trench: Son repeats historic ocean dive
Sixty years after his father did it first, Kelly Walsh dives to the deepest point in Earth's oceans. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Paralympian Zanardi in serious condition after crash
Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi is in a "serious but stable" condition after surgery on a head injury sustained in a handbike...
Coronavirus: Zimbabwe health minister in court on corruption charges
The charges against health minister Obadiah Moyo relate to alleged procurement irregularities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YVzID...
Protesters topple statues in US states
Hundreds of protesters gathered in several states to topple statues associated with slavery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YWSKt8 ...
Galwan Valley: China accuses India of 'deliberate provocation'
A spokesman says Indian troops attacked Chinese soldiers but gave no details of Chinese casualties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
What has Greta Thunberg been doing in lockdown?
The Swedish environmental activist spoke to the BBC about how she's been spending the last few months. from BBC News - World https://i...
US Attorney Geoffrey Berman denies he is stepping down
Geoffrey Berman discovered he was resigning in a press release from the US Attorney-General. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BlMtPG ...
Deadly Brawl: India-China Standoff Sparks Serious Concerns High in the Himalayas
Tensions between India and China are on edge after violent clashes broke out between Indian army soldiers and Chinese troops high in the Him...
Galwan Valley: India PM Modi says military will keep borders secure
Narendra Modi says no foreign troops are on Indian territory, following deadly border violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Han...
Trump's Oklahoma rally can go ahead, court rules
Oklahoma's Supreme Court rules that the president's Saturday rally can take place as planned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Breonna Taylor: Louisville officer to be fired for deadly force use
The police chief accused the officer of "blindly" firing into Breonna Taylor's apartment. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: Canada renews calls for China to release charged pair
Their arrests are seen as retaliation for the detention of a Huawei boss - something China denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Fears over US media independence as Trump-appointed chief fires editors
Democrats call the sackings of three US federal media agency editors an attack on democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2APnkwM ...
Coronavirus: EU leaders in tense talks on rescue package
An EU video summit focuses on €750bn of aid to revive stricken economies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BiQnZN https://ift.tt/2Bi...
Malala Yousafzai graduates from Oxford University
The campaigner survived a shot to the head by Taliban soldiers for her views on girls and education. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus was already in Italy by December, waste water study finds
Scientists say samples from Milan and Turin showed virus traces long before cases were confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nd...
Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time
Twitter continues to apply warning labels to the president's tweets despite a high-profile row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
India coronavirus: The stranded sailor yet to meet his daughter
Indian sailor Abhiram Oak has been stuck on his ship with little hope of replacement due to Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
'Into The Wild' bus removed from Alaska wilderness
Tourists hiking to the remote area to visit the bus were getting into difficulties, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: China charges Canadians with spying
Their arrests were seen as retaliation for the detention of a Huawei boss - something China denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
What you need to know about Juneteenth
The historic holiday, which celebrates the official end of slavery in the US, has taken on renewed significance this year. from BBC News -...
Colombian army rescues abducted Swiss and Brazilian tourists
The Swiss and Brazilian tourists were kidnapped by dissidents from the former Farc rebel movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Colgate reviews China's Darlie brand amid race debate
The popular Chinese brand features a caricature and translates as "black person toothpaste". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
New Zealand police shooting: Two officers 'seriously injured'
The shooter fled the scene in a vehicle in Massey, west Auckland, and has not been caught. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJNTnE h...
Australia targeted by 'state-based' cyber attack, PM Morrison says
The country is being targeted by a "sophisticated" state actor, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - World https:...
Keedron Bryant: Warner Records signs black protest singer, 12
Keedron Bryant's song I Just Wanna Live was posted one day after the death of George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30UJC...
Belarus: Rival of President Lukashenko arrested ahead of election
Viktor Babaryko was held amid pressure on opposition figures before August's presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Colonial abuses haunt France's racism debate
Lucy Williamson examines France's struggle to deal with the painful legacy of empire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UWJyE8 ht...
Trump in Tulsa: City faces up to violent past ahead of rally
The city in Oklahoma was the site of the deadliest single act of racial violence in US history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NbA5...
Galwan Valley: The soldiers killed in the India-China border clash
BBC Hindi speaks to five families from the eastern state of Bihar who lost loved ones in the clash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Pacific Light Cable Network: US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle
In another sign of growing tension, a high-speed internet cable looks set to be blocked by the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Coronavirus: What will happen to pets after lockdown?
Many people brought pets into their lives during lockdown. A pet behaviourist explains how animals will react to their owners' return to...
Coronavirus: Qantas axes most overseas flights until October
The Australian airline said it will still fly to New Zealand and ramp up its domestic services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N7jU...
Paulinho Paiakan: Amazon indigenous chief dies of coronavirus
Paulinho Paiakan was best known for the fight against the Belo Monte hydroelectric project in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Top U.S, China diplomats meet in Hawaii amid frayed ties
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met China's top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, in Hawaii on Wednesday amid a deep deterioration of ties betw...
China tells U.S. to stop interfering in its affairs, work to repair relations
China's top diplomat told his U.S. counterpart that Washington needed to respect Beijing's positions on key issues, halt its interfe...
South Korea's nuclear envoy visits U.S. as tensions flare with North Korea
South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will hold talks with officials in Washington on Thursday amid flaring tensions with North Korea a...
U.S., China discuss need for full transparency to fight coronavirus
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi on Wednesday and discussed the need for full transparency and i...
Pompeo meets China's top diplomat in Hawaii
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met China's top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, in Hawaii on Wednesday, the State Department said, amid a dee...
China says top diplomat Yang held constructive talks with Pompeo
China said on Thursday its top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held constructive discussions during their mee...
China says it must improve hygiene in markets after Beijing outbreak
Low standards of hygiene in China's wholesale food markets and vulnerabilities in its food supply chain need to be urgently addressed af...
Defectors prepare packages to send to North Korea despite growing tensions
A North Korean defector-led group on Thursday prepared hundreds of plastic bottles stuffed with rice which they plan to float into North Kor...
China warns of countermeasures in response to U.S. Uighurs law
China on Thursday warned of countermeasures in response to U.S. President Donald Trump signing legislation calling for sanctions over the re...
Former Mexican state governor pleads guilty in U.S. to money laundering
A former governor of the Mexican state of Coahuila has pleaded guilty to charges that he laundered money to conceal bribes paid to him in re...
South Korea's nuclear envoy visits U.S. amid flaring tension with North
South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will visit officials in Washington on Thursday amid flaring tensions with North Korea after Pyong...
China reports 28 new coronavirus cases in mainland
China reported 28 new coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-June 17, 21 of which were in the capital of Beijing, the country's hea...
Beijing reports 21 new COVID-19 cases in city as of June 17
Beijing confirmed 21 new COVID-19 cases as of June 17, China's health authority said on Thursday, down from 31 a day earlier. from ...
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