Do you know where plastic waste in the oceans is coming from?
The Ocean Cleanup suggests plastic pollution comes from more rivers in the world than previously thought. from BBC News - World https://if...
Grammy Awards scrap controversial voting committees
The anonymous committees had been accused of a lack of transparency and inclusivity in their choices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India's over-18s vaccination to start
The drive has begun to lag at a time when a second deadly wave is devastating the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OcL3hp h...
Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ueM...
Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo...
Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?
As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gSR3aT...
How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy
A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uaG...
Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather
Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state. from BBC News - World https:...
India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer
India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen? from BBC News - World https://ift....
France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nni07...
Elliot Page on Oprah Winfrey: Transition surgery 'life-saving'
The actor tells Oprah Winfrey transitioning made him "feel comfortable in my body for the first time". from BBC News - World htt...
Afghanistan car bomb kills 30 at guesthouse in Logar province
High school students among those killed in the blast in eastern Afghanistan, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5imkz ...
Stephen Karanja: Kenyan anti-vaccine doctor dies from Covid-19
Dr Stephen Karanja repeatedly said that the jab was "totally unnecessary". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t17ODe https:/...
Zoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000
Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vwd7M...
Israel crush: 'People were screaming that they couldn't breathe'
The true horror of the crush that killed dozens of Orthodox Jews in Israel is becoming evident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PCIZ...
Venezuela celebrates as 'doctor of the poor' beatified
José Gregorio Hernández treated the poor in the country during the Spanish flu pandemic a century ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Martha Koome: How Kenya's female justice overcame the odds
Despite a difficult childhood, Martha Koome looks set to become Kenya's first female chief justice. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Israel crush: Netanyahu vows to investigate 'terrible disaster'
Benjamin Netanyahu visits the scene of a crush at a religious festival that left dozens dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RdK01y...
Bronze Age treasure found in Swedish forest by mapmaker
A man stumbled on ancient jewellery while surveying a forest for his orienteering club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vpQKs2 http...
Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices
The tech giant faces huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gPLRo5 https://i...
Petition urges US First Lady Jill Biden to restore White House garden to 'former glory'
Thousands join a call for US First Lady Jill Biden to restore the garden to its "former glory". from BBC News - World https://if...
Israel crush: Witnesses tell of people 'thrown up in the air'
Those at the Lag B'Omer festival, where dozens died, say they were "swept along" by the crowd. from BBC News - World https:/...
These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech
How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xA...
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan violence: Deadly clash amid water dispute
Thousands of people are evacuated following some of the worst border fighting in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aShcTj http...
Israel stampede: Chaotic scenes as dozens dead at religious festival
Dozens have been killed and many wounded after a stampede at an Israeli religious festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t6N8d5 ...
India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise
Police in India's capital ask for more cremation sites as a fatal second wave sweeps the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face
Lawyers release a photo of the British socialite with what looks like bruising under her left eye. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S...
Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gOf3M...
Covid: Brazil passes 400,000 deaths amid slow vaccination
The 14-day average of deaths and cases in the country has seen a slight fall but remains high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gK5Bc...
Why the proposed US ban on menthol cigarettes is controversial
Anti-tobacco groups say the industry has hurt black people. Opponents say a ban hurts just as badly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia: Alcohol megastore near dry Aboriginal communities scrapped
Woolworths supermarket scraps plans to open an alcohol store near dry Aboriginal communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R4PJa1...
Covid: France aims to reopen cafes and restaurants in May
Tourists with a "health pass" will be able to visit France from 9 June, President Macron announces. from BBC News - World https:...
German climate change law violates rights, court rules
Germany's highest court says the current law puts the burden of curbing CO2 emissions on the young. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Huge hailstones land in Texas and Oklahoma
Hailstones as big as 4 inches (10cm) in diameter have been reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxveyU https://ift.tt/3nxveyU
German ex-footballer Christoph Metzelder guilty over child porn images
The defender who played for the national team gets a 10-month suspended prison sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RedjB5 htt...
Man fined $12m for police station arson during George Floyd protests
Dylan Robinson will also serve four years in prison for his role in the Minneapolis riots last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sumo wrestler dies one month after concussion
Hibikiryu's death has sparked a discussion around the treatment of sumo wrestlers and their safety. from BBC News - World https://ift....
'Pregnant Egyptian mummy' revealed by scientists
Experts believe the woman was aged between 20 and 30 when she died with her unborn child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QykODj ht...
Gaunt Navalny in court after 24-day hunger strike
President Putin's arch-critic appears after a hunger strike, as his team say they are being destroyed. from BBC News - World https://i...
India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country
The US has issued a "do not travel" advisory as India battles a devastating coronavirus wave. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Checkers: Furore over Russian draughts player's flag removal
Poland apologises but says it had to remove a Russian draughts player's flag mid-game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gL9L43 h...
Rapper Kodak Black pleads guilty to assault and battery
It relates to an incident with a high school student after a show in South Carolina in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxsEsF ...
Colombians take to the streets to oppose tax reform
Tens of thousands march in protest against a tax reform which they say will leave them worse off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nt...
Italy theft: Two suspects die in jewellery shop robbery
The owner opened fire after armed thieves broke into his shop on Wednesday, Italian media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xA...
El Risitas: Man behind 'Spanish laughing guy' meme dies
Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, known as The Giggles, was famous for his infectious laughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aLTX...
Britney Spears fans jubilant at news she will address court
Fans celebrated outside a California courthouse after news emerged that Britney Spears would speak in court. from BBC News - World https:/...
West Bengal: India state elections go ahead as deaths hit record high
Voters go to the polls for state elections despite the state the country witnessing a second wave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
China launches first module of new space station
It's a major step in China's ambitions to rival the United States and Russia in space exploration. from BBC News - World https://i...
Biden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress
The president lays out jobs, education and social care plans and says "America's on the move again". from BBC News - World h...
Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe. from BBC News - World https://i...
Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved. from BBC N...
Rudy Giuliani: US investigators raid former Trump lawyer's home
The former New York mayor and lawyer to Donald Trump is being investigated for dealings with Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India Covid: Hospitals overwhelmed as deaths pass 200,000
There are fears the real number is even higher, as hospitals continue to turn dying patients away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dies at 90
Michael Collins stayed in orbit as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon in 1969. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vrZcXK...
German spy agency watches Querdenker anti-lockdown movement
Domestic intelligence fears the "Querdenker" movement may be trying to delegitimise the German state. from BBC News - World http...
India coronavirus: Man charged over oxygen SOS for dying grandfather
An Indian man who sought help on Twitter for his grandfather in his last hours could face jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QDm7...
Somali president in poll U-turn to stop Mogadishu clashes
His two-year extension provoked three days of clashes and forced up to 100,000 from their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eGt...
India coronavirus: Round-the-clock mass cremations
Some crematoriums have been operating non-stop as a second wave of coronavirus engulfs the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid in India: Couple marry in PPE clothing
The wedding went ahead despite the groom testing positive for coronavirus just a few days earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
France arrests ex-members of Italy terror group Red Brigades
Seven people involved with terror groups active in Italy in the 1970s and 1980s are detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dXXDek...
Saudi Arabia's crown prince seeks good relations with Iran
Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia will have to resolve its rival's "negative behaviour". from BBC News - World https://i...
Latvia fire: Riga hostel blaze kills eight
Most of the dead and injured are believed to be foreign tourists, Riga's mayor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gPw7l1 htt...
Grenade-shaped sex toy sparks police alert in Germany
Police say a female jogger spotted the suspect device in a forest on Monday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32TC34a https:/...
Covid: Spain hopes for tourists as EU votes on digital passports
The EU plans to open travel to those who are vaccinated, test negative or have recovered from Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Britney Spears asks to address court over conservatorship case
A judge grants request for the singer to speak in hearing about her long-running guardianship case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
India's Covid crisis: 'I lost my unborn child and wife on the same day'
As India battles a fierce Covid second wave, two people who are grieving share their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QGjpu9...
Biden to sell historic spending plans in speech to Congress
Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will propose $4tn (£2.9tn) in spending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores
Australia's regulator wants the two tech giants to open up their app stores to more competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers
Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PsB...
Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice
Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women
The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub
Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nrrJtE htt...
Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world
The situation in India is a bleak reminder that none of us will be safe until everyone is safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32UAq...
India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?
India is facing a surge in Covid cases while attempting to ramp up its own vaccine programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35rGhSj...
Google owner sees record profits as lockdown boom continues
Alphabet sees earnings soar as people stuck at home in the pandemic used more of its services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dV1j0...
Andrew Brown: Family of black man shot by US police demand more footage
Andrew Brown's family are calling for the release of all bodycam footage after he died last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: Brazil's Bolsonaro defiant as Congress launches inquiry
The inquiry could be politically damaging for President Bolsonaro and even lead to his impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Vax Live: Harry and Meghan to join Covid vaccine concert
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been announced as campaign chairs of the star-studded event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pyk...
US relaxes guidance on masks outdoors
Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask outdoors, except in crowded settings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QYx...
Geno Hayes: Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Jacksonville Jaguars player dies aged 33
Former NFL linebacker Geno Hayes dies aged 33, two years after he was diagnosed with liver disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Anger as ex-generals warn of civil war in France
Ministers condemn the open letter, which was published on the 60th anniversary of a failed coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32QD...
Greek Euro MP Lagos arrested to face neo-Nazi jail term
Convicted last year, Ioannis Lagos is held in Belgium after the European Parliament lifts his immunity. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Miami school bars vaccinated teachers from seeing students
The fee-paying Miami school told staff vaccinated teachers might "transmit something" to students. from BBC News - World https:/...
No sign of infection after test concert in Spain, researchers say
There were fewer positive Covid tests among attendees than in the wider population, researchers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Michael Jackson: Court dismisses lawsuit from accuser Wade Robson
A judge in LA rules Wade Robson cannot sue Jackson's businesses over abuse he allegedly suffered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Game of Thrones: House Of The Dragon production begins with cast table read
House Of The Dragon, due for release in 2022, will tell the backstory of the Targaryen family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xr9Nn...
Pink Supermoon seen around the world
Stargazers were treated to the fourth full Moon of 2021 on Monday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xvF48X https://ift.tt/3xvF...
Burkina Faso ambush: Spanish and Irish nationals seized
Two Spaniards, an Irish national and a soldier are missing after an anti-poaching patrol attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aDs...
Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data
The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
West Virginia to give young people $100 bond to get vaccine
West Virginia will offer a savings bond to 16-35 year olds to boost its vaccine drive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sXL1rT https...
India Covid-19: Delhi adds makeshift crematoriums as deaths climb
India's capital struggles to find space to cremate its dead during the second wave of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift....
French warn UK ahead of vote on Brexit trade deal
French concern over fishing rights overshadows a key European Parliament vote on EU-UK trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dUK4fB...
Israel committing crimes of apartheid and persecution - HRW
The Israeli foreign ministry rejects Human Rights Watch's allegation as "preposterous and false". from BBC News - World http...
India Covid: First UK aid arrives as coronavirus deaths mount
Oxygen equipment lands in Delhi but far more is needed to tackle a devastating Covid wave nationwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Tesla: Bitcoin sales, environmental credits boost profits
But the carmaker's profits were dented by a $299m payment to Tesla boss Elon Musk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tW3Ixu https...
US police mock dementia sufferer in 'torture' arrest
The Colorado officers are seen reviewing a clip where the 73-year-old's shoulder goes "pop". from BBC News - World https://i...
Five things to know about Apple's iOS update
New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
AstraZeneca: US to share more supplies of vaccine
Up to 60 million doses will be available for export in the coming months, the White House says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gJyQ...
Indonesia submarine: Navy releases video of crew singing farewell song
All 53 Indonesian sailors are confirmed dead after the broken wreck was found on the seabed off Bali. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Kanye West's Yeezy trainers sell for record $1.8m
The musician's prototype trainers are the first to fetch more than $1m at auction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32N9llN https...
In pictures: Azerbaijan's controversial war park
The museum, which displays weapons and armour seized by Azerbaijani troops, has angered Armenia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xpK...
Siberian tiger roams around Chinese village
A rare Siberian tiger strayed into the village of Linhu in Heilongjiang province, China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QBoqUK htt...
Coronavirus: EU sues AstraZeneca over vaccine delivery delays
The pharmaceutical giant says the legal action is "without merit" and vows to defend itself. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Josh fight: Hundreds join friendly battle for naming rights
Armed with pool noodles, the friendly fray was sparked by a viral post challenging Joshes in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
British Oscar winners celebrate with parties and sausage rolls
Sir Anthony Hopkins, Andrew Jackson and Martin Desmond Roe all enjoyed Oscars success. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gBdl0J https...
Iran's Zarif criticises Revolutionary Guards' influence in leaked tape
Mohammad Javad Zarif is heard bemoaning how the Revolutionary Guards dominate foreign policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32OfFt7...
Covid: Google and Microsoft bosses pledge support to India
The Indian-born executives of Google and Microsoft offer the country funding and supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aEbxjR h...
Video shows doomed submarine crew singing
The Indonesian military has released a video showing the crew of the sunken KRI Nanggala submarine singing together. from BBC News - World...
Peruvian vaccine scandal politician gets Covid
Martín Vizcarra was banned from public office for allegedly getting vaccinated before his turn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDvD...
US woman pays price for non-returned Sabrina the Teenage Witch rental
How a Sabrina the Teenage Witch videotape dogged a US woman with a criminal history for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sS7...
Navalny support network ordered to stop Russia-wide activities
A prosecutor moves to label the network of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny as "extremist". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ivory Coast suspends all driving test staff as road deaths rise
Bribery and an increase in accidents mean it is high time to "clean up" the sector, the government says. from BBC News - World h...
US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case
The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mozambique gas field: Total halts work after attacks
Islamist militants have repeatedly staged attacks near the $20bn (£14.6bn) gas liquification plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid-19: EU hints at summer return for US travellers
Fully vaccinated Americans might be able to visit, but the bloc has not given an exact timetable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dT...
Ingenuity Mars helicopter makes third successful flight
The US space agency's Ingenuity chopper completes its most ambitious flight yet on the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Perth ends lockdown after Covid cases contained
A snap three-day lockdown was enforced after the state's first case of community transmission in a year. from BBC News - World https:/...
India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts
The country is struggling with a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDy8Rf https:/...
Singapore and Hong Kong to open travel bubble
This will be the second major air route in the region to open after Australia and New Zealand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3njNds...
Turkmenistan celebrates new holiday to honour native dog breed
The president leads celebrations of the Alabay shepherd dog - a symbol of national cultural pride. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system
Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government. from BBC News - World https://...
The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KniAM ...
Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gD7nMN https://ift...
Chernobyl nuclear disaster: ‘Three-day evacuation lasted 35 years’
Lyudmila Honchar was four when she had to leave her home in Pripyat, Ukraine after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now she's going home....
'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.
The island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash, impacting infrastructure and agriculture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3njW7WZ...
Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’
Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital serv...
Chad crisis: Army refuses to negotiate with rebel 'outlaws'
"We are waging war" against the rebels, Chad's ruling military junta says, after an offer of talks. from BBC News - World ht...
German opera star Christa Ludwig dies at the age of 93
The singer was closely associated with the Vienna State Opera for most of her long career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sSRW5D h...
India Covid: 'A person cannot even die peacefully in Delhi'
India is suffering critical shortages of medical equipment and oxygen amid a devastating surge in Covid-19 cases. from BBC News - World ht...
Covid: Countries send aid to ease India's oxygen emergency
The UK is sending oxygen machines and ventilators while France and the US are also sending supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Oscars 2021: The railway station now a hosting venue
Union Station in Los Angeles will be one of the venues for this year's Oscars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xo0qW0 https://i...
Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term
Pro-government forces are battling rebel soldiers opposed to the president, local media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S3Ar5Z ...
Man jumps through car window to stop dangerous driver in Albania
A suspect was arrested after breaking through barriers in Tirana's Skanderbeg Square. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32LsdRZ ht...
Indonesian navy submarine found split into three on sea bed
The shattered hull of the vessel is found on the sea bed off Bali and all 53 crew are confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Alber Elbaz: Fashion designer dies in Paris aged 59
He worked at some of France's best-known fashion houses and had recently launched his own label. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
UFC 261: Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal to cap incredible night in Jacksonville
Kamaru Usman scores a stunning second-round knockout to finish Jorge Masvidal and retain the undisputed UFC welterweight title. from BBC N...
European Super League: 'A seismic, pivotal week in football - but game not yet over'
BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks back at a 'seismic and pivotal' launch and crash of the European Super League, and what might happe...
Menstrual leave: South Korea airline ex-CEO fined for refusing time off
Under South Korean law, women can ask for a day off each month if they have painful periods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xmNdN1 ...
ICYMI: Chinese kite festival and a whale in Italy
Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3azBkt9 https://ift.tt/3azBkt9
India Covid: Patients dying without oxygen amid Delhi surge
Delhi hospitals run out of beds and oxygen as families struggle to save their loved ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PjX7xI ht...
Covid: India sets another infection record as US shows concern
India reports a further 349,691 cases, as the US vows to send supplies amid an oxygen shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xq1W...
Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?
Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'
Flames across several floors lead to scenes of panic at a hospital in the Iraqi capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sNau7h htt...
Afghanistan War: How can the West fight terrorism after leaving?
As Western troops prepare to go, there are concerns over the future of counter-terrorism operations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave
Heart-wrenching images from crematoriums across the country capture the true toll of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S5rA...
Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ
Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tP...
Sierra Leone: 'Covid-19 will go, we need to focus on malaria'
Dr Faso faces a daily battle to save malaria infected children from dying in this rural hospital in Sierra Leone. from BBC News - World ht...
How Armel Zola is helping people to 'stay positive' at home
The former footballer is teaching dancing in lockdown to young adults with Down's Syndrome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eswv...
Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'
Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Clubs cannot leave Super League, says Perez
The 12 clubs that agreed to join a new European Super League have "binding contracts" and "cannot leave", says Real Madr...
Biden says Armenian mass killing was genocide
The statement by the US president drew an immediate rebuke from Turkey, which disputes the term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gOs...
Covid: Man arrested after infecting 22 people in Majorca
The man allegedly coughed on his colleagues and told them they would get sick, Spanish police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nepal opens replica Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu
The Dharahara Tower, a popular tourist attraction, was badly damaged in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vhodEY https://ift.tt...
Vebitcoin: Turkey arrests four people after cryptocurrency collapses
Four people have been arrested hours after Vebitcoin abruptly announced it was ceasing operations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Chad after Idriss Déby: African Union urges end to military rule
After President Idriss Déby was killed by rebels, the army named his son as the new leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vhg0AJ ...
Zanzibar halts fishing as storm Jobo approaches Tanzania
Jobo is downgraded from a cyclone but heavy rains, strong winds and possible floods are forecast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gC...
US Dragon spaceship arrives at International Space Station
SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sN5UWA ht...
Indonesian submarine sank off Bali, navy says
A scan detected the vessel at a depth of 850m, well below the survivable limit, the navy says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etdlg...
Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge
At a climate summit, President Bolsonaro had promised to boost spending and tackle deforestation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dN...
India Covid surge: Hospitals send SOS as record deaths registered
Patients are dying because of a lack of medical oxygen supplies, doctors warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dLbPXP https://ift.t...
Covid-19: Israel records no daily deaths for the first time in 10 months
The drop in deaths is seen as a promising sign as Israel vaccinates more than 50% of its population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms
After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'
Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate. from BBC News - World https://if...
Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness
The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her. from BBC News - World https:/...
It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?
This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dO5A...
Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vj5Nnd https://ift.tt/3vj5Nnd
SpaceX Dragon crew of four astronauts blast off to the International Space Station
Four astronauts are en route to the International Space Station after a successful Nasa SpaceX launch. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Bollywood composer Shravan Rathod dies of Covid aged 66
The 66-year-old helped create some of India's most enduring film songs of the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gxLzSF htt...
Sarah Voss: German gymnast's outfit takes on sexualisation in sport
Sarah Voss defies convention by ditching the leotard for a full-body suit at the European championship. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Black ballet dancer Lopes Gomes wins Berlin racism case
Berlin Staatsballett awards compensation after the ballerina complained of racism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eFEey7 https://i...
Malaria vaccine hailed as potential breakthrough
Early trials show Oxford developers may have finally found an effective jab against the disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xlF...
Capitol riot: Man accused after Bumble dating app boast
A US man has reportedly been arrested and charged after telling a match "I did storm the Capitol". from BBC News - World https:/...
US Dragon crewship launches to space station
Four astronauts leave Florida in a Dragon capsule bound for the International Space Station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32JnK2h ...
Isa Pantami: The Nigerian minister haunted by extremist views
Nigeria's government backs Isa Pantami, who has previously expressed support for jihadi groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
India Covid crisis: Hospitals buckle under record surge
Families of Covid patients are pleading for hospital care as emergency rooms and wards overflow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nbc...
India is running out of oxygen again. This time it's much worse
Facing a rising wave of coronavirus, and record case numbers, India finds itself battling for breath. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Shock G: Digital Underground's The Humpty Dance rapper dies, aged 57
He was the co-founder of hip-hop pioneers Digital Underground and produced 2Pac's debut album. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Watch: Moment pet dog runs on to high school race track and wins relay event
Watch the moment Holly the dog joins in the final sprint of a high school relay event in Utah and crosses the line first. from BBC News - ...
Idriss Déby: Chad funeral for president killed by rebels
France's President Macron is among foreign leaders to pay their last respects to Idriss Déby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qr...
Daunte Wright funeral: As Minneapolis mourns, what next for police reform?
A historic verdict followed by a funeral - a community coping with trauma asks what happens next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ne...
US joins race to find stricken Indonesia submarine
Indonesia is trying to rescue 53 crew on board a missing submarine before their oxygen runs out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etx...
Mount Everest: Coronavirus reaches world's tallest peak
The cases are a blow to Nepal, which relies on income from Everest climbs as a source of revenue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xk...
Covid-19: India hospital fire kills 13 amid Covid oxygen crisis
The incident comes as India's hospitals are overwhelmed by a spike in cases and oxygen shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'
The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aydyhv https:/...
Dozens injured in East Jerusalem clashes
Israeli police fire tear gas, trying to keep apart rival groups of Jewish activists and Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Three abducted Catholic clergy released in Haiti
But seven others seized earlier in April remain in captivity, with a gang demanding $1m in ransom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years
The cancellation comes just three months before the Tokyo Olympics is due to go ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QQ6Vjg https...
Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets
The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Daunte Wright: Hundreds attend Minneapolis funeral of man shot by police
The death of Daunte Wright, who was shot near Minneapolis earlier this month, sparked mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Stranded sailor allowed to leave abandoned ship after four years
Mohammed Aisha had been living on a ship marooned off Egypt's Red Sea coast for four years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ncN3...
Akayed Ullah: Times Square subway pipe bomber jailed for life
Akayed Ullah detonated a bomb in Times Square station during rush hour in December 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QrzmV5 htt...
Juror in the Derek Chauvin trial speaks out
Lisa Christensen listened to the whole trial, but as an alternate juror did not deliberate on verdict. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Belgian ambassador to South Korea apologises after wife slaps shop worker
Peter Lescouhier says his wife's reaction to being suspected of shoplifting was unacceptable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vp...
Algerian author Said Djabelkhir sentenced to jail for offending Islam
Said Djabelkhir is out on bail and says he will appeal against his three-year prison sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gsw5Q...
Greta Thunberg warns US lawmakers over climate change
Climate activist Greta Thunberg urges US lawmakers to end fossil fuel subsidies, or face catastrophe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Sarah Halimi: Frenchwoman's sister seeks trial in Israel over killing
Sarah Halimi was killed in an anti-Semitic attack, but her killer cannot stand trial in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tLdm...
Russia to pull troops back from near Ukraine
The country orders its units to return to their bases after weeks of tension over a troop build-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Biden urges action to tackle 'existential crisis' at virtual climate summit
US President Joe Biden is urging world leaders to help tackle climate change, calling it an "existential crisis". from BBC News ...
Coronavirus: Pfizer confirms fake versions of vaccine in Poland and Mexico
The US pharmaceutical company says doses seized by authorities in Mexico and Poland were counterfeit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Brazil crime: One of world's biggest arms traffickers recaptured
João Filipe Barbieri escaped from prison in November using fake court papers, Brazilian police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Malta Golden passports: 'Loopholes' found in citizenship scheme
Investors rented empty properties to fulfil the one-year residence requirement, leaked files show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
Brahim Bouhlel and Zbarbooking jailed in Morocco over video
Actor Brahim Bouhlel and influencer Zbarbooking are seen swearing at children in a viral clip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ncmei...
AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery
"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts. from BBC News - World https...
Syrian air-defence missile lands near Israeli nuclear site
Israel carries out air strikes near Damascus after a loud explosion was heard in the Dimona area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QK...
European Super League Q&A: Why it failed - and will clubs try again?
BBC Sport looks at what the rise and demise of the European Super League within 48 extraordinary hours means for football. from BBC News -...
Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of
The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge. from BBC...
Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK
Sir James faced criticism in 2019 over relocating his company's global headquarters to Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India Covid: Delhi high court criticises 'ridiculous' oxygen shortage
The court says it is the responsibility of the government to beg borrow or steal to ensure oxygen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals
Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative". from BBC News - World https://i...
Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action
Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32DB...
Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'
Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nashik: Oxygen leak leaves 22 Covid-19 patients dead in India
The accident in an Indian hospital happened when an oxygen tank was refilling the storage tank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PaNH...
Mexico cartel used explosive drones to attack police
Two police officers were injured in the attack in the western state of Michoacán. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dC6nqr https://if...
Chad president's death: Rivals reject Déby's son inheriting power
Idriss Déby's son is to lead an army council for 18 months after the president died in battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Indonesian sub goes missing north of Bali
Indonesia's navy is searching for a submarine that has gone missing in waters north of the island of Bali from BBC News - World https:...
Female engineers behind Ghana's solar cars
Ghana’s car industry is dominated by men but a group of female engineers is aiming to break the gender barriers. from BBC News - World htt...
Climate change: EU to cut CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030
The EU's climate-change goals of becoming climate neutral by 2050 will become legally binding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Football Super League cannot proceed - Agnelli
Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli says the European Super League project cannot proceed following the withdrawal of the six Premier League cl...
Russia's Putin to give key speech amid tensions with West
Tensions over Ukraine and dissident Alexei Navalny overshadow President Putin's national address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results
The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics. from BBC News - World https...
George Floyd: Family reacts to Derek Chauvin murder conviction
George Floyd's family react to the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin who knelt on Floyd's neck. from BBC News - World https://ift...
George Floyd: Chauvin conviction a giant step forward, says Biden
The US president welcomes the conviction in the George Floyd murder case but says more must be done. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Scammers steal $32m from 90-year old Hong Kong woman
They told the victim they were investigating a fraud in China and needed her to transfer her funds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Chad's President Idriss Déby is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders
Chad's President Idriss Déby spent more than three decades in power and was one of Africa's longest-serving leaders. from BBC News...
George Floyd: The murder that drove America to the brink
Activists vow their march for racial justice is only just beginning, but not everyone is on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data
The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner. from BBC News - World htt...
Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over
Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ohio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl
The shooting in Columbus happened as police were responding to an attempted stabbing call, media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?
Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty
Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid
Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead
President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die. from BBC News - Worl...
Idriss Déby: Chad's future rocked by president's battlefield death
In power for 30 years, Idriss Déby's death leaves huge uncertainties at the heart of government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees
The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QbX...
Idriss Déby obituary: End of Chad's 'Great Survivor'
Killed by rebels, the Chadian president's three decades in power were defined by battles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RTFgPj...
Russia plans its own space station in 2025
The International Space Station is nearing the end of its life and Russia is working on a new module. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The moment Indian rail worker saves child
Mayur Shelke sprung into action when a 6-year-old boy fell onto the tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3szC3B0 https://ift.tt/3...
UN to provide food to Venezuela children amid crisis
The World Food Programme aims to feed 1.5m children by the end of 2023 to combat growing malnutrition. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US killer requests death by firing squad in Nevada
Zane Michael Floyd was sentenced to death for the fatal shooting of four people in Nevada in 1999. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
Chad's President Idriss Déby dies 'in clashes with rebels'
Idriss Déby dies just hours after provisional election results set him on course for a sixth term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u...
France seeks conspiracy theorist over kidnapping
Police issue an international warrant after a little French girl is abducted and rescued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3szcD6u ht...
Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers
A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries
Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says. from BBC News - World https://i...
European Super League: 'We want to save football' says chairman Perez
European Super League chairman Florentino Perez says "football has to change". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7CPsh htt...
Super League will 'save football' - Real president
The European Super League has been created "to save football", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. from BBC News - Worl...
European Super League: What happens next?
BBC Sport looks at the seismic impact of the European Super League announcement and what may happen next. from BBC News - World https://if...
Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom
This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v1EUnQ ...
New Zealand airport worker tests positive day after bubble opens
Flights with Australia will not be suspended as there appears to be no link to the travel bubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3al...
Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'
Officials say Brian Sicknick died after suffering two strokes, a day after being confronted by rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India to start vaccinating all adults over 18 amid surge in infections
Amid a surge in cases, all residents in the country over 18 will be eligible for the Covid jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKF...
Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93
Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QFt...
James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer
The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QgByyC https://ift.tt/...
Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state
With a population larger than Brazil, an Indian state struggles to cope as Covid-19 sweeps through it. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Germany conservatives: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race
Armin Laschet looks certain to be the centre-right's choice for chancellor in September's elections. from BBC News - World https:/...
Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech
The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
How a bicycle tripled one woman's income
"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Cuba leadership: Díaz-Canel named Communist Party chief
Miguel Díaz-Canel, who succeeded Raúl Castro as president, will be running the Communist Party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dxtZ...
European Super League 'a spit in the face' - Uefa
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin says the European Super League is a "disgraceful, self-serving" proposal. from BBC News - Worl...
Huawei denies spying accusation in the Netherlands
A 2010 report claims the Chinese company once had "unlimited access" to phone calls made in the country. from BBC News - World h...
Why Russia's GRU military intelligence service is so feared
Few outside Russia had heard of the GRU before the nerve agent attack in the UK city of Salisbury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
The GRU: Blast puts spotlight on shadowy Russian force
The role of Russia's GRU agency in a fatal 2014 explosion raises questions about its capabilities. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Table Mountain fire: Residents evacuated in Cape Town suburb
University buildings and a historic windmill have been destroyed in the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dt3B6z https://ift.t...
George Floyd death: Five key moments from the Derek Chauvin trial
As prosecutors and defence lawyers begin their closing arguments, we look back at five key moments of the trial. from BBC News - World htt...
Namibian court denies entry to gay couple's surrogate daughters
Phillip Lühl was told he must take a paternity test before returning home with his new-born twins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor
For the first time, the German Greens have announced a candidate to run in Germany's federal vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight
The space agency is celebrating the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Russia moves ailing Putin critic Navalny to prison hospital
The prominent Putin critic has been on hunger strike for 20 days, demanding to see his own doctor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat
One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas. from BBC News - World https://...
Australia New Zealand bubble: Emotional families reunite as quarantine-free travel begins
The first flight, from Sydney to Auckland, carried thrilled travellers to reunite with loved ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge
With record daily spikes all last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid
The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Egypt's second deadly rail accident in a month kills 11
Eleven people were killed and 98 injured when four carriages of a train derailed north of Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RMS...
Spain dismantles workshop making 3D-printed weapons
The raid in Tenerife unearthed gun parts and manuals on guerrilla warfare, police say, from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3wmdh https...
The best climate solution you've never heard of
Meet the teams who track down and destroy hidden sources of greenhouse gases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QBrb8a https://ift.tt...
Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision
Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Byron Bay: Calls for Netflix boycott over reality show plans
Plans for the reality show featuring "hot Instagrammers" has sparked anger in the coastal community. from BBC News - World https...
Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?
Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability. from BBC News - World https://if...
Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand
The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Time: A love story coloured by incarceration
Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How product placements may soon be added to classic films
Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally. from BBC News - World https...
Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?
Surplus vaccine doses are piling up in some countries while others say they are not getting enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Russia expels Czech diplomats over explosion row
The Czech Republic has accused Russia of being involved in a blast at a munitions factory in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
European Super League: Premier League's 'Big Six' agree to join new league
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among 12 clubs who have agreed to join a new European Supe...
Russia will face 'consequences' if Navalny dies - US
International concern grows after doctors for the jailed Putin critic say he needs urgent medical help. from BBC News - World https://ift....
France kidnapping: Girl found with mother accused of ordering abduction
The mother, who is accused of ordering the abduction, and the girl were found in an abandoned factory. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
European Super League: Uefa furious at 11 major clubs signing up to breakaway plans
Senior Uefa figures are furious that 11 major European clubs, including five from England, have signed up to a breakaway European Super Leag...
ICYMI: Underwater tango, a cosmo-panda and happy penguins
Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ty6Cbm https://ift.tt/3ty6Cbm
Table Mountain fire 'burns out of control' in Cape Town
The blaze has so far destroyed part of a cafe at the Rhodes Memorial above the city of Cape Town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32s...
Indianapolis gunman bought rifles despite earlier gun confiscation
Brandon Hole legally bought two rifles despite having had a gun confiscated by police months before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Salisbury poisoning suspects 'linked to Czech blast'
The Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats after linking the operatives to a 2014 explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q5f...
Plane ditches in ocean during Florida airshow
The World War Two-era aircraft made an emergency landing in shallow water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n8SinD https://ift.tt/3n...
Putin critic Navalny 'will not be allowed to die in prison'
Russia's ambassador to the UK says opposition leader Alexei Navalny's medical treatment will be "taken care of". from BB...
Syria to hold election in May after years of war
The vote is expected to pave the way for President Bashar al-Assad to serve another seven-year term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity
Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39C...
China and US pledge climate change commitment
The US and China announced actions to tackle climate change following meetings in Shanghai last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis
The country struggling to contain a Covid-19 surge faces a possible explosion of poverty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dttPWG ht...
How cancer put me off joining Amazon union
Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QzOYW4 ...
India's first 'intimacy coordinator' helps choreograph sex on screen
Aastha Khanna's job is to ensure safety during scenes involving simulated sex, nudity and sexual violence. from BBC News - World https...
JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful
The author of the bestselling Hillbilly Elegy is being courted by Republicans for a Senate run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qu8y...
Sindi van Zyl: The 'people's doctor' who revealed her own struggles
South Africans are mourning Dr Sindi van Zyl who helped thousands through her social media work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYi...
Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims
Misleading videos were aired on Russian TV claiming to show the arrival of US tanks and planes in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://i...
Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qb...
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x4qW6x https://ift.tt/3x4qW6x
The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel
Students in one of the world's most expensive cities get stunning views of Zurich in a former business hotel. from BBC News - World ht...
Liam Scarlett: Former Royal Ballet choreographer dies at 35
The internationally-known former Royal Ballet dancer had faced allegations of sexual misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RAE...
Indianapolis FedEx shooting: Who were the eight victims?
Four of the eight who died at a FedEx warehouse were members of the Sikh community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QfcvMa https://...
Putin critic Navalny could 'die within days', say doctors
Alexei Navalny is on day 18 of a hunger strike over his medical treatment in a Russian jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ghSbV4 ...
Iran nuclear: State TV names suspect in Natanz attack
State TV alleges Reza Karimi fled Iran before the blast, which damaged its Natanz nuclear plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dsd...
Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide
It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate". from BBC News - World https...
Philippines: Giant clam shells worth $25m seized in raid
The 200-tonne seizure is one of the largest ever hauls of the endangered species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTyrZr https://if...
Brazil 'needs $10bn to reach zero emissions' says minister
Brazil is also seeking aid from the US in return for protecting the Amazon rainforest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RDhtml https...
Sputnik V: How Russia's Covid vaccine is dividing Europe
The vaccine has not yet been approved by Europe's medicines agency but orders are piling in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x2r...
20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?
The BBC's Frank Gardner asks the awkward question about a war with an astronomical human cost. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
India's Kumbh festival attracts big crowds amid devastating second Covid wave
'I left everything to God', says one devotee who attended the festival amid a devastating second wave. from BBC News - World https...
Why IS involvement in Mozambique is exaggerated
The militants claiming of a recent attack got publicity but they may not have actually been behind it. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nepal fires: 'We saw huge flames coming towards our garden’
This year’s wildfire season in Nepal has been worse than usual with more fires, burning longer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q1LU...
Hijab regulations: Two women's experience
Nadya and Emna live 12,000 km away from each other but both have been told what they can and can’t wear. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Russia retaliates for US diplomatic expulsions
Moscow expels 10 diplomats and blacklists eight US officials after the US imposed sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32m1yLj ...
Raúl Castro steps down as Cuban Communist Party leader
His resignation ends his family's six-decade hold on power in Cuba. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mUK56n https://ift.tt/3mUK5...
Biden keeps historically low Trump era cap on refugees
The US president backtracks on a plan to raise the cap, prompting criticism from his party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x0Uq53 ...
Covid: Michelin-starred Amsterdam restaurant's €20 takeaway burgers
Unable to have guests due to the pandemic, a fine dining restaurant in Amsterdam turns to takeaways. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
In pictures: Raúl Castro's career over six decades
Raúl Castro has stepped down as first secretary of Cuba's Communist Party ending a 60-year career. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Canada sounds the alarm as cases overtake US
Infections in the largest province could increase sixfold without tougher measures, experts warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32p...
Breonna Taylor: Publisher refuses to distribute police officer's book
Publisher Simon & Schuster says it won't distribute the work following a backlash online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mW...
France Mia kidnapping: Four men held over abduction of girl aged 8
Mia was taken from her grandmother's home as part of a plot ordered by her mother, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Afghanistan war: US spies doubt reports of Russian 'bounties' for troops
US spies have "low to moderate confidence" that Russia offered cash for American deaths, officials say. from BBC News - World ht...
Footballer and family robbed at home in Italy
Roma defender Chris Smalling and his family were victims of an armed robbery at their home in the early hours of Friday. from BBC News - W...
'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight
Researchers hope their "ultra-white" paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings. from BBC News - World https://...
Indianapolis mass shooting: 'Emotions are very high' after shooting at FedEx facility
A police spokesperson said "emotions are very high" following the late night shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ay3...
TB Joshua: YouTube deletes Nigerian preacher's account over gay cure claim
TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to one year for pro-democracy protests
Jimmy Lai, the owner of Hong Kong’s last opposition newspaper, is a fierce critic of Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x1DPxZ...
Indianapolis mass shooting: Eight dead at FedEx facility
Many people are injured as a gunman opens fire at a FedEx facility before taking his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uUrut...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal forward treated in hospital for malaria
Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been treated in hospital after he contracted malaria while on international duty with Gabon. ...
Titanic: Searching for the 'missing' Chinese survivors
When the Titanic sank, six Chinese men were rescued - but their ordeal didn't end there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tnoi9P ...
China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback
The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown from BBC News - World https://i...
India's desperate Covid-19 patients turn to black market for drugs
Amid a punishing third wave, people across India are finding drugs, oxygen and beds in short supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers
Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djI...
How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town
Issues of race were rarely discussed in Decorah, until a death 160 miles away changed everything. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dk...
Denmark: Three die of salmonella poisoning from herbal remedy
Thirty-three people fall ill in an outbreak traced to psyllium husk capsules in Denmark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dlMZOk htt...
Spain passes child abuse law backed by UK pianist
MPs vote to widen protection for children, including extending time limits for reporting abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x065...
Daunte Wright: 'One of those kids everybody looked up to'
Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old father, was killed during a traffic stop in a suburb of Minneapolis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x0...
Japan approves plan to release radioactive water into sea
Most experts say the plan is safe but locals, environmentalists and neighbouring countries are not happy. from BBC News - World https://if...
Afghanistan war: What has the conflict cost the US?
The US is to pull its forces out of Afghanistan by September - how much has it spent on the war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zui...
George Floyd death: Ex-officer Chauvin will not take the stand
“I will invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege,” says the ex-officer accused of murdering George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Derek Chauvin says he won't testify at George Floyd murder trial
The defendant and his lawyer say they went "back and forth" before making a final decision last night. from BBC News - World htt...
China 'can save $1.6 trillion by scrapping coal', report says
Beijing must close 588 coal-fired power plants in a decade to meet climate pledges, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OR7...
William Amos: Canadian politician seen naked in work Zoom call
Canadian MP William Amos apologises, saying he was changing after going for a jog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32je3rc https://i...
Bolivian minister 'took bag stuffed with $20,000'
Police say they caught Minister for Rural Development Edwin Characayo receiving a bribe outside a café. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Russian court sentences Navalny ally Lyubov Sobol for trespass
Lyubov Sobol is a close aide to the jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32fnhET https:/...
Google Earth time-lapse feature winds clock back 37 years
Google says evidence of melting glaciers and deforestation will raise awareness of climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
France urges citizens to leave Pakistan amid anti-French protests
An email from the French embassy warns of "serious threats" after anti-blasphemy protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kanye West's $1m Yeezy shoes are 'most valuable to go on auction'
Kanye West debuted the iconic shoes, now worth an estimated $1m, on stage at the 2008 Grammys. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x67ne...
Macron visits Notre Dame two years after fire
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks of the "collective pride" of the reconstruction efforts. from BBC News - World https://i...
Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans
A campaign group claims the "image-obsessed" platform is dangerous for children's health and privacy. from BBC News - World ...
Mystery tree beast turns out to be croissant
Polish animal welfare officers responding to a call discover the creature is in fact a pastry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3smTPY...
Texas students disciplined over 'slave trade game'
Parents are outraged after high school students set up a group chat assigning prices to their black peers. from BBC News - World https://i...
Why Australia is in hysterics over a 'navy twerking' dance
Dancers in hotpants at a military event have sparked a heated debate about women, sex and power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3af2...
Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content
Some users said they were offered "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" by the search feature. from BBC News - World h...
Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression
A study of 59 people compared the drug with a conventional antidepressant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32imUZY https://ift.tt/32...
US poised to sanction Russia for cyber-attacks
The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
St Vincent volcano: UN warns humanitarian crisis will last months
Thousands have fled their homes on the Caribbean island of St Vincent as a volcano continues to erupt. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Daunte Wright shooting: How can you mistake a gun for a Taser?
Protests have been continuing over the death of Daunte Wright, who police say was shot in error. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dmc...
Bernie Madoff: Disgraced financier dies in prison
Bernie Madoff admitted he had conned investors out of billions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sfvTpy ...
Afghanistan: Biden to call for end to 'America's longest war'
"It is time for American troops to come home," says Joe Biden, the fourth president to oversee the war. from BBC News - World ht...
Iran to enrich uranium to 60% after 'wicked' nuclear site attack
President Hassan Rouhani says it is responding to Sunday's incident at the Natanz nuclear facility. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Daunte Wright aunt: 'He was loved, he was ours'
The family of Daunte Wright, who was shot by police on Sunday, gives an emotional news conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
AstraZeneca vaccine: Denmark ceases rollout completely
It is the first European country to fully withdraw the jab over possible links to rare blood clots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Hungary footballers' row exposes gay rights split
Two big names in Hungarian football, both based in Germany, have spoken out and one has been fired. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Russia to consider Biden plan for Putin summit
The Kremlin said it was "early" to talk of a meeting, after the two presidents spoke on the phone. from BBC News - World https:/...
Omegle: 'I'm being used as sex-baiting bot' on video chat site
A user of video chat site Omegle says he was paired with a video bot of himself performing sexual acts. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Stolen Roman statue found in Brussels antique shop
The headless figure, estimated to be worth €100,000, disappeared from a site near Rome 10 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim
The Ever Given's insurers call Egypt's claim "extraordinarily large" and "largely unsupported". from BBC News ...
Mayan urn returned to Mexico by Albion College
The urn, made between 900 and 1600 AD, has been housed at Albion College, Michigan, since 1969. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a5ay...
Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint
Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3abf8pb ...
St Vincent volcano: Island covered in layer of grey as La Soufriere erupts
La Soufriere, on the island of St Vincent, has been erupting for the past five days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wO69nH https:/...
Niger school blaze: Trapped children die in Niamey
The fire in Niamey engulfed straw classrooms and those in the nursery could not escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wVvQCz http...
Hundreds test positive for Covid at Hindu festival
This comes a day after more than three million Hindus visited the festival as India's cases soar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Louisiana ship capsize: Search for survivors from 'lift' vessel
Rescuers have so far saved six of the commercial ship's reported 18 crew members from the water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chinese man kidnapped and killed in elaborate body swap scheme
The victim was used as a replacement for another corpse, whose family wanted to avoid a burial ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Afghans face pivotal moment as US prepares to 'close the book'
Could the US decision to pull its troops from Afghanistan by 11 September lead to civil war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggedYe ...
Neighbours: Actress Sharon Johal also alleges racism on soap
Sharon Johal says she faced taunts and mockery of her Indian background from other castmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7HbJW...
NZ to launch world-first climate change rules
New Zealand is bringing in a law to force its financial firms to report on climate-related risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e4...
Grab set for $40bn valuation in US share listing
The Singapore-based firm started as a ride-hailing company and has since expanded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sgnbHk https://i...
US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit
US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nepal rhino numbers rise in 'exciting' milestone
The greater one-horned rhino came close to extinction, but its population has risen by more than 100. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ville de Bitche: Facebook mistakenly removes French town's page
The social network says it mistakenly took down the town's official page. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wU1rEI https://ift.tt...
Daunte Wright: Bodycam footage shows arrest
A police body camera captured the fatal traffic stop that has sparked protests in Minnesota. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/327GHeE ...
Ramadan begins around the world amid Covid restrictions
Muslims are celebrating Ramadan in the second year the festival has been affected by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
Covid-19: US agencies call for pause in Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Federal agencies act out of an "abundance of caution" after extremely rare cases of blood clotting. from BBC News - World https:...
Haiti's Moïse 'won't give up' on freeing kidnapped clergy
A gang is demanding $1m in ransom for 10 people, most of them clergy, kidnapped on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QlEOsh h...
The Simpsons: Hank Azaria apologises for voicing Indian character Apu
The actor says part of him feels he needs to apologise to 'every single Indian person'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g72t...
Brazil coronavirus: Inside the crisis
Research suggests more than half of patients being treated in intensive care last month were under 40. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Daunte Wright shooting: Dozens arrested in fresh unrest in Minnesota
The clashes come as police say Daunte Wright, 20, died after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Return to normality won't be a light switch moment, says Fauci
Dr Anthony Fauci, the top Covid adviser in the US, says a return to normality will be gradual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sffkd...
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agree joint custody after divorce
US reality star Kim Kardashian married rapper Kanye West in 2014 but filed for divorce in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Taiwan: 'Record number' of China jets enter airspace
Beijing sends 25 military aircraft into Taiwan as the US warns against an 'increasingly aggressive' China. from BBC News - World h...
World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem'
The so-called “polluter elite” must change their lifestyles to tackle climate change, a report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean
Most experts say it's a normal and safe practice but environmentalists and locals are not happy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Gruppe S: German far-right group on trial for 'terror plot'
The 12 men are accused of planning attacks on migrants, Muslims and politicians in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dhzHm1 ...
Sputnik V: What we know about India's Covid-19 vaccines
Russia's Sputnik V is deemed to be safe and works in a way similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
George Floyd death: The prosecution's case against Derek Chauvin
Over 11 days of testimony, we heard from eyewitnesses, fellow police officers and medical experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn
The Middle East foes are engaged in brinkmanship on several fronts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dWo42N https://ift.tt/3dWo42N
Myanmar coup: The people shot dead since the protests began
Hundreds have been killed since February. Now, their families are telling their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Rr4Pqt htt...
Somaliland and Taiwan: Two territories with few friends but each other
Taiwan and Somaliland are basically fully functioning territories but neither is recognised internationally. from BBC News - World https:/...
The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic
Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wSAG...
Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus
As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The anti-vax movement targeting German children
An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
George Floyd's younger sibling tells court: 'I miss my brother'
George Floyd's younger brother gave evidence as the prosecution ended its case against Derek Chauvin. from BBC News - World https://if...
Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher
The makers of the Bafta-winning documentary want to preserve the underwater ecosystem it features. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Minneapolis: Daunte Wright shooting by police 'accidental'
Daunte Wright was fatally shot after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser, the police chief says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Manhunt after 'execution' shooting in Paris
A gunman is said to have shot a man in the head outside a hospital before calmly walking away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9kym...
Iran nuclear attack: Mystery surrounds nuclear sabotage at Natanz
Iran blames Israel, but was this a cyber attack or physical act of sabotage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s8HyGt https://ift.tt/...
Will Smith's slavery film Emancipation pulls out of Georgia over voting laws
Smith says he's "compelled" to move filming elsewhere because of Georgia's "regressive" voting laws. from BBC ...
Nevskaya Manufaktura: Fire destroys historic factory in St Petersburg
The former textile factory has been a St Petersburg landmark since 1841. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dTmqyZ https://ift.tt/3dTm...
Minneapolis: Daunte Wright killing by police sparks unrest
There was unrest near Minneapolis after police fatally shoot a black man in a traffic stop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PYXjmr ...
Police officer who pepper-sprayed US Army soldier fired
The black army lieutenant filed a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after a traffic stop turned violent. from BBC News - World htt...
France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights
MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daEDZz https:...
Neighbours star Nicola Charles claims cast members tried to get her deported
British actress Nicola Charles alleges that two co-stars contacted Australia's immigration service. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Joseph Siravo: The Sopranos and Jersey Boys star dies aged 64
Tributes have been paid to the actor, who played mobster Tony Soprano's father Johnny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wLuoTn h...
Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site
Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. from BBC News - World https://...
Haridwar: Crowds surging at India's Kumbh Mela amid deadly Covid wave
Tens of thousands are participating in Kumbh Mela even as India records its highest-ever Covid spike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Protests near Minneapolis after black man shot dead by police
Police fire tear gas at demonstrators after a black man was fatally shot during a traffic stop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCtn...
Prince Philip: The Vanuatu tribes mourning the death of their 'god'
As Britain grieves his death, so do some Pacific tribespeople who revere him as a spiritual figure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Chinese official says local vaccines 'don't have high protection rates'
However he later appeared to backtrack, saying his comments were a "complete misunderstanding". from BBC News - World https://if...
Guillermo Lasso: Conservative ex-banker elected Ecuador president
Guillermo Lasso, 65, has vowed to attract foreign investment and break away from leftist policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
St Vincent volcano: Eruptions likely in coming days, experts warn
The Caribbean island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash after the La Soufrière volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change
China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wOQioD ...
Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space
The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'
Three women who share Kamala Harris' mixed parentage open up about balancing the two sides of their lives. from BBC News - World https...
Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis
A Pissarro painting is the focus of a custody battle involving a Holocaust survivor and a US museum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists
Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCU0gB https...
Markus Söder joins German chancellor race
Bavaria's premier finally says he may be the conservatives' candidate to replace Angela Merkel. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims
Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uE...
Iran nuclear: 'Terrorist act' at underground Natanz facility
Iran's atomic agency says an incident at its Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uGJm...
Jordan royal family pictured together following 'royal rift'
They appear in public a week after Prince Hamzah was accused of plotting to destabilise the kingdom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US army officer sues police over violent traffic stop
A black army lieutenant files a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after being pepper-sprayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New Christ statue in Brazil's Encantado to be taller than Rio's
A head and outstretched arms have been added to Christ the Protector in the southern city of Encantado. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Elephant calf rescued from bottom of well in India
An elephant calf has been rescued from the bottom of a dug well in India's Odisha state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PSAeBP ...
Sydney remembers Prince Philip: ‘We feel more connected now’
More than 500 people attended a church service in Sydney, Australia, where Prince Philip was remembered. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US soldier faces guns and pepper spray in traffic stop
A black army lieutenant is suing police after he was pulled over by two officers in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dNUvjW...
Chad presidential election: Voters head to the polls amid a boycott
Turnout is unclear in the vote boycotted by opposition candidates over brutality against protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
St Vincent volcano: Power cuts after another 'explosive event'
Monitors report another "explosive event" at a volcano on the now ash-covered Caribbean island of St Vincent. from BBC News - Wo...
Benin elections: The fight for a democratic future
Several opposition leaders are barred from Sunday's poll in a country once seen as a model for Africa. from BBC News - World https://i...
Cyclone Seroja: Western Australia braces as category two storm nears
Officials warn of a threat to lives as the tropical storm approaches Western Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s61sSn http...
Serpent star Tahar Rahim on Bafta awards nomination
Tahar Rahim has been nominated for his part in The Mauritanian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dP9om1 https://ift.tt/3dP9om1
How Prince Philip's death was reported worldwide
Media outlets around the globe break the news of the Duke of Edinburgh's death, aged 99. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sb9NnY ...
China mine rescue: Crews race to free trapped workers in Xinjiang
Twenty-one people are trapped underground after a coal mine flooded in the Xinjiang region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OCLHoq ...
Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses
The world's biggest inoculation drive aims to cover 250 million people by July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OcL3hp https://...
Ecuador picks president under the shadow of Covid
The young left-wing candidate Andrés Arauz faces pro-market former banker Guillermo Lasso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323mbvF h...
Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 years
The iconic supermarket on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow first opened its doors 120 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate
Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now. from BBC News - World http...
Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggs
Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Myanmar coup: 'Dozens killed' in military crackdown in Bago
Activists say more than 80 people were killed in the city of Bago in protests against the military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ash falls like snow after St Vincent volcano eruption
Huge plumes of smoke filled the sky above the Caribbean island, forcing thousands from their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Giorgos Karaivaz: Veteran crime journalist shot dead in Greece
Giorgos Karaivaz was shot with a silenced weapon by two men on a moped outside his home in Athens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Covid: Over 100 Paris restaurant diners fined for violating rules
More than 100 diners at a Paris restaurant are fined and the manager arrested for violating Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World http...
Saint Vincent volcano: Island awakes to ash and sulphur smell
Inhabitants of St Vincent wake up to "extremely heavy ash fall" after the La Soufrière volcano erupted. from BBC News - World ht...
Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGArIS htt...
Prince Philip: Biden, Ardern and other world leaders pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
Joe Biden called the duke "a heck of a guy", while Jacinda Ardern highlighted his awards scheme. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises 'shocking' global vaccine divide
Supply deals between wealthy nations risk worsening vaccine inequality, the health body says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3gfJi...
Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence
India is the closest refuge for Myanmar nationals fleeing violence following February's military coup. from BBC News - World https://i...
South African artists struggle with Covid theatre closures
The permanent closure of a top venue symbolises the struggle many performers are facing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/321deTB htt...
From 'Porky' to goalie: Peru's presidential candidates
Eighteen presidential candidates are trying to convince Peruvians tired of politics to vote for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Amazon defeats historic Alabama union effort
Contest was test for the e-commerce giant, which has faced global criticism for worker treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323...
Derek Chauvin trial: Police restraint killed George Floyd, expert says
A forensic pathologist testifies that Mr Floyd's heart and lungs stopped because of a lack of oxygen. from BBC News - World https://if...
Save our wine! Big freeze spells disaster for French vineyards
Vineyards in some areas are reporting extensive damage and the government is declaring a disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Saint Vincent volcano: Soufrière erupts amid mass evacuation
Over 16,000 people were evacuated ahead of the eruption of La Soufrière on Saint Vincent island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3s...
Prince Philip: World leaders react to the death of the Duke of Edinburgh
Condolence messages to the Duke of Edinburgh's family pour in from around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fTVL7F htt...
Driver found with corpse on wrong side of highway
Police believe the driver may have been taking his passenger to Switzerland from Spain for burial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R...
Israel to ignore ICC war crimes investigation
Israel say the court has no right to look into possible crimes in the occupied territories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ZGOZD ...
Antiretrovirals: Plight of HIV patients over ARV drug shortage in Kenya
A tax dispute has led to a shortage of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs and HIV testing kits in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fWD...
Greta Thunberg: I don't think I'll be going to COP26
She told the BBC she was concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on attendance at COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ocean noise: Study to measure the oceans' 'year of quiet'
Marine scientists set out to study the 'year of the quiet ocean' following the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fWf...
'Lost golden city' found in Egypt reveals lives of ancient pharaohs
The city near Luxor has been hailed as one of the most important finds since Tutankhamun's tomb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Taiwan drought helps man retrieve phone dropped in lake a year ago
Taiwan is suffering from its worst drought in decades, but one man has found a silver lining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39SDALJ...
North Korea: Kim Jong-un warns of 'difficult' crisis
Human rights groups say the country is facing dire food shortages and economic instability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wDDMbD ...
South Korea says tanker and captain detained in Iran released
Iran seized the ship in January near the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Covid: Australia faces vaccine delays after changing AstraZeneca advice
It is now advising Australians aged under 50 to get another vaccine, causing concerns over supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Amazon holds early lead in historic union election
Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sYPYS2 ...
Covid-19: Why have deaths soared in Brazil?
President Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and resisted lockdowns but now faces a major crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Deep sea mining to help make electric vehicles
Many companies want to exploit deep sea minerals but campaigners warn it could damage fragile ecosystems. from BBC News - World https://if...
'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Sexual health: 'I can't tell my mum I'm having sex'
In conservative Singapore, start-ups are giving people discreet access to sexual health products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q6...
Markus Söder: Star Trek fan who could boldly go and lead Germany
A veteran Bavarian leader is tipped to run for chancellor as the Merkel era ends this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mzR44u ...
How US history explains vaccine passport scepticism
Yellow fever, slavery and distrust of government all contributed to resistance to official checks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u...
Is Netflix's Seaspiracy film right about fishing damaging oceans?
Are the activities of the fishing industry destroying the world's oceans as a new film suggests? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Norway death: Police ask how Oslo man's body lay in flat for nine years
"How could it happen," police in Norway ask of the man who died with no-one reporting him missing. from BBC News - World https:/...
Expert says George Floyd died from lack of oxygen
George Floyd tried to "crank up his chest to get air", the trial of Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis hears. from BBC News - World ht...
Ukraine conflict: Moscow could 'defend' Russia-backed rebels
A senior Kremlin official issues a warning as tensions rise in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d2tnhK https://ift....
Kyrgyzstan: Fury over death of 'bride kidnapping' victim
Protests break out in Kyrgyzstan after a woman abducted for marriage is found dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dKb00l https://...
Zach Avery: Hollywood actor arrested over $690m scam scheme
Zachary Horwitz is accused of scamming investors with fake Netflix deals to fund a lavish lifestyle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Myanmar's ex-ambassador locked out of embassy
Kyaw Zwar Minn spent Wednesday night asleep in his car outside the embassy, saying the military attaché locked him out. from BBC News - Wo...
Turkey blames EU in 'sofagate' diplomatic spat
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was left standing when meeting Turkey's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Milk Tea Alliance: Twitter creates emoji for pro-democracy activists
The Milk Tea Alliance unites pro-democracy protesters in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Myanmar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cX...
What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?
Brexit, paramilitaries and the fallout from an IRA man's funeral lie behind rising loyalist tension. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Israel stops to remember victims
Traffic stopped and people stood in silence to honour the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during World War Two. from BBC News - World...
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