Aukus: Australia-EU trade talks delayed as row deepens
The postponement of the meeting comes after Canberra pulled out of a $37bn defence deal with France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Princess Mako: Japanese royal to finally marry commoner boyfriend
The 29-year-old was set to wed Kei Komuro in 2018 until reports his family was in financial difficulty. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australia to reopen border from November
International travel will be open to vaccinated travellers for the first time in 18 months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BdbJSt ...
North Korea says it test-fired new anti-aircraft missile
This is its fourth weapons test in under a month, highlighting its push towards weapons development. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Turkey: 'Missing' man joins search party looking for himself
A Turkish man joined a search party without realising he was the person they were looking for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AWp4y...
The writer behind musicals about Princess Diana and Tom Jones (twice)
An award-winning US playwright talks about his new Princess Diana and Tom Jones stage shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Up460 ...
The impact of the strictest anti-abortion law in the US
Michelle is pregnant and has chosen to get an abortion. In Texas, that has become much harder to do. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Squid Game: The Netflix show adding murder to playground nostalgia
Everyone has been talking about Squid Game, the hyper-violent thriller that has become a massive hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Spanish women filmed urinating left humiliated by judge
Eighty women and girls were videoed by secret cameras at a festival, but a judge dismissed the case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid-19 vaccinations: More than 50 nations have missed a target set by the WHO
Most of those not making the target of 10% of people fully vaccinated by the end of September are in Africa. from BBC News - World https:/...
Ecuador jail riot: Anxiety, fear and little information
Families are in a desperate search for loved ones after the deadly fight in the Guayaquil jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WymQ...
The biggest test of Biden's presidency so far
A series of spending packages have put the White House and the Democrats in crisis mode this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A...
Dubai opens coronavirus-delayed Expo 2020
Organisers say the world fair will be the largest global gathering since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Rome mayor election: Can Rome be rescued from the rubbish?
Piles of rubbish are one of the problems facing Rome as its residents vote for a new mayor this weekend from BBC News - World https://ift....
Straight-talking rappers tackle Middle East conflict
Jew Uriya Rosenman and Arab Sameh Zakout expose hidden prejudices on both sides in their hit song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F...
Randall Goosby: Violinist champions music by black composers
Randall Goosby is a rising star of classical music, who performed at the 9/11 memorial ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iph...
Gloria Estefan says she was sexually abused aged nine
The singer reveals she was molested by a family member when she was a child at music school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B0Fju5 ...
Shutdown: Senate votes to keep US government open
The measure must now pass the lower chamber of Congress before funding lapses at midnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWqeEs h...
French confession may end 35-year hunt for serial killer
The man took his life before he could be questioned about the case and provide a DNA sample. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ur9YhG ...
Israel foreign minister makes historic visit to Bahrain
It is the first such trip since the two countries established diplomatic relations last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ikZnjA...
Danish museum wants artist to pay back money after producing blank canvasses
The artist was given around $83,000 to recreate old artworks, but then produced two blank canvasses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
British firm claims quantum-computing breakthrough
Two companies are hoping to move the quantum industry in two different directions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ilJA41 https://i...
Waterspout hits German port city of Kiel, throwing people from boats
A tornado strikes the city of Kiel, throwing people from boats and ripping roofs from homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EXdV2u ...
North Korea's Kim Jong-un offers to restore inter-Korean hotline
However, he condemned the US' offer of dialogue, saying it was a "petty trick" of deception. from BBC News - World https://i...
Climate change: More 'blah' in Milan as ministers meet?
After the jeers of Greta Thunberg, minsters meet in Italy for the last UN talks before a major climate summit. from BBC News - World https...
James Bond and MI6: Is there fact in fiction?
As the Bond film is released, some of Britain's real-life spies reveal something of life inside MI6. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Britney Spears: Fans cry and cheer after her father is suspended as conservator
A judge removes Britney Spears' father from the legal arrangement that gave him control of her life. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Canada indigenous children's compensation order upheld
The government had hoped to avoid compensating children discriminated against in the welfare system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Maria Kolesnikova: No regrets for Belarus activist jailed for coup plot
Maria Kolesnikova calls the case against her "absurd" in her first interview since her conviction. from BBC News - World https:/...
The Kansas case that could change how rape is charged
In a US first, a citizen-convened jury will decide whether a violent encounter warrants rape charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Changing China: How Beijing's crackdowns are impacting business
Businesses are under intense scrutiny as President Xi attempts to narrow China's wealth gap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zWp...
Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star
Zaid Ait Malek had always been a good runner. Now it would make the difference between capture and escape. from BBC News - World https://i...
Britney Spears' father suspended as conservator
Jamie Spears was removed after the singer alleged abuse, but another conservator remains in charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australian Covid data: Shock as teenagers reveal they're behind hit tracking site
Jack, Wesley and Darcy, who are all 14 and 15, set up CovidBaseAU anonymously to track data in Australia. from BBC News - World https://if...
Afghanistan: US-Taliban deal hastened Afghan collapse, defence officials say
The February 2020 deal set a date for the US to pull out and strengthened the Taliban, generals say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Italy climate minister accepts Thunberg's 'blah, blah, blah' criticism
Roberto Cingolani tells the BBC politicians have not done enough and COP26 aims to change that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y4ax...
YouTube to remove all anti-vaccine misinformation
Videos saying vaccines cause autism, cancer or infertility are among those banned from the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Katty Kay: Former BBC journalist quits US media firm
Ms Kay has quit Ozy Media after reports one of its executives deceived potential investors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CUQhlu ...
Can the US avoid another government shutdown?
Politicians have just over 24 hours to avoid a potentially disastrous government shutdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F3fc8k h...
Anger as France slashes visas for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia
France has accused the north African countries of failing to co-operate over returning nationals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XY...
Beijing 2022: Non-vaccinated athletes must serve 21-day quarantine
Athletes at the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics who are not fully vaccinated will have to serve a 21-day quarantine on arrival in Beiji...
Deaf man sues police in Colorado over alleged excessive use of force
Brady Mistic alleges he was slammed to the ground and tasered during a 2019 incident in Colorado. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mc...
Amazon's algorithms taken to task in landmark bill
Warehouse workers can no longer be sacked for time off task if they have good reason to take breaks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
La Palma volcano: Family's anguish as lava destroys 'miracle house'
The owners of the so-called miracle house are devastated after it succumbed to the lava flow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zOVNnB...
Scorching La Palma lava fizzes as it hits ocean
Clouds of steam rise as the red-hot current makes contact with the Atlantic on the Spanish island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Ecuador jail: Dozens killed in Guayaquil prison fight
It is the latest in a series of deadly incidents as rival gang members fight for control of prisons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
United Airlines to fire staff who refuse vaccine
The vast majority of its 67,000 US employees comply with the airline's Covid-19 vaccine policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan's next prime minister
Mr Kishida will succeed Yoshihide Suga, who decided to step down after just one year in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kO8k...
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to focus on political career
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao retires from the sport to focus on running for president in the 2022 Philippines elections. from BBC News - W...
UK risks French anger over fishing permits
The UK grants just 12 licences from 47 applications for smaller vessels to fish in its territorial sea. from BBC News - World https://ift....
China: Big spender or loan shark?
China hands out twice as much development cash as the US - mostly high-interest loans from state banks. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australian rainforest returned to Aboriginal owners
The historic deal is for the world's oldest tropical rainforest, now a huge tourism destination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Wayne Jenkins from behind bars: 'I sold drugs as a dirty cop'
He led a rogue police force who were jailed for a long list of crimes. Now in a BBC exclusive he explains why. from BBC News - World https...
North Korea says it fired new 'hypersonic missile'
State media called it a "strategic weapon", which could mean it has nuclear capabilities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
La Palma volcano: Toxic gas fears as lava reaches ocean
Clouds of white steam are seen billowing at the Playa Nueva area of Spain's La Palma island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iiI...
Obamas break ground on controversial Chicago presidential centre
After years of dispute and legal rows, former President Obama's major legacy project is underway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Peru's ex-President Alejandro Toledo cleared for extradition from US
A California judge clears the way for Alejandro Toledo to face trial in Peru on corruption charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Life at 50C: Mexico's struggle for water
Climate change is causing once-mighty rivers to dry up and temperatures to rise to deadly levels in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://...
German coalition talks: Where Brits see a crisis, Germans find unity
Coalition governments are rare in the UK. Germany has had nothing but them since the end of the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Aar Maanta - the pop star bringing Somalia to the Mississippi
How Aar Maanta is teaching children in Minneapolis to sing in Somali and learn about their heritage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Calais: On patrol with the troops looking for migrants
General Frantz Tavart says he will withdraw troops from the coastline if funding from the UK is withheld. from BBC News - World https://if...
Hathras rape case: Prisoners in their own home, lives on hold, a village divided
The BBC revisits the family of a 19-year-old who died in India last year after reporting gang rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Real Madrid 1-2 Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League debutants snatch win
Sheriff Tiraspol produce one of the great Champions League shocks by beating Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. from BBC News - World https://if...
Italy: Statue of scantily-clad woman sparks sexism row
The bronze statue to honour a 19th Century poem is called "offensive" and "humiliating" to women. from BBC News - Worl...
Simone Biles says she 'should have quit way before' Tokyo Olympic Games
Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles says she "should have quit way before Tokyo" after withdrawing from five of her six finals...
Patrick George Zaki: Egypt rights activist goes on trial over article
Patrick Zaki is accused of spreading news in a piece he wrote about being a Coptic Christian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zNi7hB...
Australian researchers uncover fossil of new eagle species
Palaeontologists from Australia found the 'exceptional' fossilised remains in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZyqPDT ...
Afghanistan: US General Mark Milley to face questions
US troops left Afghanistan in August after the capital, Kabul, fell once more to Taliban militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Germany election: Coalition talks begin after close election
The election is over but months of talks are just getting started to see who will be chancellor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CRk...
Blast tears through Gothenburg apartment block, injuring 16
Police suspect the explosion and subsequent fire may have been caused deliberately. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKJqVx https://...
Haiti polls postponed after electoral body is dissolved
The prime minister dismissed the electoral council and no new date has been set for elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uiWx3...
Mark Rutte: Dutch PM's security stepped up over gang threat
There are fears that Mark Rutte could be the target of an attack or kidnapping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uh6JJN https://ift....
Trapped Canadian miners in 10-hour escape climb
The miners are climbing 1km-worth of ladders to escape the Totten mine in Sudbury, Ontario. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCNIWW ...
Climate change: Why India can't live without coal
Can the world's third largest emitter of fossil fuels end its reliance on coal? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oeSXGE https://...
China lets US siblings return home after three years
It coincides with the high-profile release of Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou and two Canadians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Goldman Sachs cuts China growth forecast over power outages
The country has seen electricity shortages that have left some factories and homes without power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F0...
Female Afghan judges hunted by the murderers they convicted
Six former female judges who have gone into hiding speak to the BBC from secret locations across the country. from BBC News - World https:...
North Korea fires projectile, says South's military
South Korea’s military says the object landed in waters off Japan early Tuesday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m1umSV htt...
Taliban: Afghanistan bank boss warns sector near collapse
The head of one of Afghanistan's biggest banks says the country's financial sector is near collapse. from BBC News - World https:/...
Three Polish regions scrap anti-LGBT resolutions
The move comes after the European Commission threatened to pull funding from the areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EXpExX http...
John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song up for auction in Denmark
The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before The Beatles split. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lX...
What it's like to be a nine-year-old in a vaccine clinical trial
Twins Evan and Lizzy are enrolled in Pfizer's vaccine trial for children between ages five and 11. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Remembering Babyn Yar and Ukraine's forgotten 'Holocaust by Bullets'
The country is still grappling with how to remember one of the worst massacres of World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m6S...
Covid-19: President Joe Biden receives Pfizer booster jab
The US President and other Americans over 65 are now eligible for a third jab of the Pfizer vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Germany election: Coalition talks begin after close election
The election is over but months of talks are just getting started to see who will be chancellor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i8V...
R Kelly guilty in sex trafficking trial
After decades of abuse allegations, singer R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australia: Footage captures car careering across eight lanes
A woman and child were injured, but Australian police say it's "incredibly lucky" others weren't hurt. from BBC News - W...
Fire, smoke and colour as Ethiopians mark Meskel
Worshippers gathered to mark the eve of one of the country's biggest Orthodox Christian festivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
German election: Seven things we learned
Seats, Schleswig and an ex-spy: here are some of the sidelights from Sunday's vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39JJz5j http...
Papers gripped by Germany's era of uncertainty
Newspapers across Europe are watching the knife-edge results in Germany with a high degree of concern for the country's - and continent...
German election: Green Party speaks of 'fantastic campaign'
Annalena Baerbock said the numbers were "fantastic" for the Green Party in Germany's election. from BBC News - World https:/...
Hakuho: Sumo wrestling's greatest champion retires
Hakuho has recorded more wins, titles and perfect championships than any other sumo wrestler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3COJRnN...
Crete struck by strong earthquake
Local media reports say at least one person was killed and several injured after buildings collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Power outages hit homes in north-east China
An ongoing electricity shortage affecting factories has now spread to some homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lV7W5G https://if...
Swipe left or right? Germany's election dating game, explained
The leaders of the two biggest parties are now in a race to find partners to join a coalition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i7fdO...
German elections usher in political change with a small 'c'
While voting patterns are changing, none of the front-running parties can be described as radical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
COP26: Australia PM undecided on attending crucial climate summit
The coal-supporting nation has faced increasing pressure to commit to a net-zero emissions target. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
China Evergrande: What the company's debt crisis means for the world
The property giant has missed an interest payment deadline, fuelling concerns that it will collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
German elections: Centre left take narrow lead in tight vote
Social Democrat leader Olaf Scholz says he has a "clear mandate" but his rival refuses to give up. from BBC News - World https:/...
In rural Afghanistan, a family welcomes Taliban rule
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen travels to Helmand province, a month after the hardline Islamists took control. from BBC News - World https://i...
Xianzi: The #MeToo icon China is trying to silence
A court has thrown out a high-profile sexual harassment case. Can China's feminist movement survive? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Why are hundreds of aid trucks stranded?
The UN says hundreds of trucks have not returned from Tigray and it's affecting the flow of aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India's misunderstood maharajahs
Indian princes were often stereotyped as lazy hedonists, but they were serious political figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2...
Dalai Lama backs bid to save Edinburgh cafe he inspired
Reka Gawa opened the Himalaya Cafe after a chance meeting with the spiritual leader almost 20 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Interviewing the Taliban: 'Still now I am terrified'
Afghan news anchor Beheshta Arghand made history when she interviewed the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3obf3K8 https://i...
How climate change is making inequality worse, especially for children
Children will face up to three times as many extreme climate events as their grandparents, research suggests. from BBC News - World https:...
Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics
Wastewater plants release microplastics into the environment, but could manta rays hold the key to a solution? from BBC News - World https...
San Marino votes to legalise abortion in referendum
Over three quarters of voters approved changes to the total ban on abortion in the European enclave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards
The hardline group says anyone cutting beards will be punished as it breaches their reading of Islamic law. from BBC News - World https://...
German election: CDU leader 'not happy' with exit poll result
Armin Laschet thanks Angela Merkel for her service as chancellor - but says he is not happy with the election result so far. from BBC News...
Sudan: Ethiopian troops 'repelled' after al-Fashaga advance
Ethiopia denies Sudan's claim of an incursion in the disputed al-Fashaga border region on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Iceland elects Europe's first female majority parliament
Iceland becomes the sixth country in the world with a parliament where 50% of seats are held by women. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes
Projections suggest more than 60% have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Four Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid against militants
Israel said it was conducting raids against Hamas militants who were planning an attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CRu8EL htt...
Amtrak train derails in Montana, killing three and injuring dozens
Dozens of people are injured after several carriages of the Amtrak train came off the tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lZEU4P...
Nuclear weapons: Explained in numbers
Reality Check takes a look at the facts and figures behind the world's nuclear weapons from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EVjbnd h...
COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?
A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK- who's going and what's at stake? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zy...
Letter from Africa: The wonders of Somali cuisine and a taste of home
Ethiopian and Eritrean food is well known globally, but this is your chance to discover Somali cooking. from BBC News - World https://ift....
German elections: Voters decide who will take charge after Merkel
The election race could barely be tighter as voters decide who will run Europe's biggest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Rwanda genocide 'kingpin' Théoneste Bagosora dies in prison
Bagosora was serving a 35-year sentence for his role in the massacre of 800,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i5DPqU http...
Global Citizen Live: Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran feature in 24-hour concert
The Global Citizen: Live festival will see performances from more than 60 artists in six continents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
ICYMI: Taxi gardens and Egypt's pharaohs on a pencil
Abandoned taxis being used to grow vegetables and other stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3udFY8...
Afghanistan: Taliban hang bodies as warning in city of Herat, say reports
The alleged kidnappers are reportedly hung in public, a day after a warning executions would resume. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig freed by China arrive home
The two were released after a Huawei executive was freed in Canada, ending a three-year diplomatic row. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Somalia: Seven killed in suicide attack near presidential palace
The Islamist militant group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack in Mogadishu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u9SUgb...
Germany elections: Final rallies before Sunday's knife-edge vote
The politicians vying to replace Angela Merkel as German chancellor make final appeals ahead of Sunday's vote. from BBC News - World h...
Quad countries vow to work for freedom in region
The leaders of the US, Japan, India and Australia also launched a new climate initiative at the US summit. from BBC News - World https://i...
Actor Michael K Williams died of accidental drug overdose, coroner confirms
The actor died after overdosing on a combination of fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, heroin and cocaine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Music company buys NFT of 'Side-eyeing Chloe' meme
The image of two-year-old Chloe Clem making a disapproving face was auctioned in cryptocurrency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUC...
Gambia's Jammeh pact bombshell: Treachery or reconciliation?
A political pact that could see the return of Gambia's exiled ex-President Jammeh proves divisive. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
One of NYC's poshest buildings facing $250m lawsuit over building defects
A posh building on NYC's Billionaire Row has been facing a series of serious woes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZkjEPy https...
Elon Musk says he and partner Grimes are semi-separated
The SpaceX founder said that their work had seen them spending significant amounts of time apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lY...
Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig released from Chinese detention
Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were released as a Chinese tech executive was freed in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WdK...
La Palma volcano: Visual guide to what happened
A series of maps and charts explaining what happened after an eruption in the Spanish Canary Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Climate change: Whisper it cautiously... there's been progress in run up to COP26
Pledges made at the UN have lifted hopes for the Glasgow summit, but some major questions remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EQ...
Sustainable fashion: From the red carpet to our wardrobes?
Hannah Peel wore a sustainable dress to the Mercury Awards - but is the fashion industry changing? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row
After almost three years, Huawei's chief financial officer has had a US extradition request against her blocked. from BBC News - World...
Afghanistan: Inside the prison staffed by former inmates released by the Taliban
The BBC has been given access to Kabul's main jail, where former Taliban inmates are now caretakers. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ros Atkins On… Germany’s Election Explained
Ros Atkins explains how Germany’s election works, the candidates and the issues at stake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i84lQu ht...
Attacked by a hyena: My advice for a fellow victim
Nine-year-old Rodwell Nkomazana lost an eye, his nose, and his upper lip when he was mauled by a hyena. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Switzerland to hold referendum on same-sex marriage
Voters in Switzerland go to the polls this Sunday to decide whether to allow same-sex marriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AGx9...
R. Kelly trial: A look at the key moments as jury deliberates
The five-week trial heard harrowing details of abuse and assault. Here are the key moments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i1UX12 ...
Kenyan basketballer: Sexual abuse rife for years
A former basketball player in Kenya says sexual abuse has plagued the country's women's game for "many years". from BBC ...
Mozambique militant attacks: 'So much destruction'
The BBC's Anne Soy sees how Islamic militants have terrorised Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
India salon fined $271,000 for 'botching' model's haircut
The court said the model suffered a huge loss due to the wrong haircut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AFQ98y https://ift.tt/3AFQ9...
George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin appeals against conviction
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin says there were issues with the jury at his trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
Hillary Clinton to be installed as university chancellor
The former US secretary of state will be formally installed as the university's new chancellor later. from BBC News - World https://if...
Haitian migrants at US border: 'We've been through 11 countries'
One man tells how he trekked through jungle with his young son, seeing fellow migrants' dead bodies. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont arrested in Italy
Spain accuses the former president of the Catalonia region of sedition, and wants him extradited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zg...
Capitol riot committee to investigate Trump allies
The committee investigating the 6 January riot has issued the first subpoenas of the Trump team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zH8...
The other missing Americans: 'Where is their coverage?'
Keen public interest in the Gabby Petito case has renewed the urgency of other missing person cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Little Boots says Abba's new live band is 'badass cool'
The pop star is joining Abba's live band next year, after crowd-funding her sparkling new album. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Singapore migrant workers are still living in Covid lockdown
The workers in Singapore are enduring one of the longest Covid confinement periods in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u9w...
Spying concerns fuel the market for more secure tech
Revelations about spyware have spurred interest in more secure phones and software. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u8txLz https://...
Gabby Petito case: FBI issues arrest warrant for boyfriend Brian Laundrie
The indictment says Brian Laundrie used a debit card that did not belong to him after her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XO3...
German elections 2021: The conspiracy theories targeting voters
One wildly inaccurate claim suggests Germany does not actually exist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lY4w2d https://ift.tt/3lY4w2d...
Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 September 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AE7ChU https://ift.tt/3AE7ChU...
Migrants freezing to death on Belarus-Poland border
The BBC finds stranded migrants facing sub-zero temperatures amid a row between Poland and Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
R Kelly lawyer compares him to Martin Luther King
The defence makes its final arguments in the singer's sex-abuse trial before the jury retires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Why are so many Haitians at the US-Mexico border?
Thousands of migrants are at the Texas-Mexico border. Here's what we know about why they are coming. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Here’s a handful of facts about sign language
Sign language is an important way of communicating especially for the deaf community, but how much do you know about it? from BBC News - W...
Canary Islands volcano: 'Miracle house' escapes lava
The volcano on La Palma has been erupting since Sunday, destroying hundreds of homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39xcqJZ https:...
Earliest definitive evidence of people in Americas
Scientists have found evidence that humans reached the Americas earlier than previously thought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i1U...
Netherlands Covid: Boy wins court battle for right to jab
The 12-year-old can get vaccinated to visit his dying grandmother despite his father's objections. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Thousands remain at Haitian migrant camp in Texas
Local officials have struggled to provide food and sanitation to the Haitian migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XGUMAW https...
US Haiti envoy quits over migrant deportations
Daniel Foote called the US decision to deport Haitian migrants "inhumane". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CJzXE9 https:/...
EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones
Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging port. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CITKDJ https://ift.tt/3...
The epic adventures of the Gilgamesh Dream tablet
How an ancient story of a superhuman god ended up in all sorts of unexpected places. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kz7BpE https:/...
Melvin Van Peebles: 'Godfather of black cinema' dies at 89
Melvin Van Peebles, famous for 70s films including Watermelon Man, died in New York aged 89. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ADqu0l ...
Morocco's Khadija rape case: Eleven jailed for 20 years
The woman's lawyer says he will appeal, describing the 20-year sentences as "not tough." from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Somalis enjoy first public film screening in 30 years
The war-ravaged country's national theatre showed two short films by Somali director Ibrahim CM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Fighter, juggler, spaceman - who is Oleksandr Usyk?
Oleksandr Usyk fights Anthony Joshua on Saturday - but who is the grinning Ukrainian who loves juggling? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Taiwan seeks entry into key trade pact before China
Taiwan has warned that its application into the CPTPP could be affected should China join first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EHd...
Afghanistan's female volleyball players tell of threats and fear
Afghan female volleyball players tell the BBC that one of the squad was killed last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sESwn h...
Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie: What do we know about the boyfriend?
A body found on Sunday is that of Gabby Petito, but her fiancé remains missing. This is what we know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Extremists using video-game chats to spread hate
Campaigners say including extremist narratives among everyday conversations can be a pathway to radicalisation. from BBC News - World http...
Evergrande: Shares in crisis-hit firm jump as debt deadline looms
The debt-laden developer is due to make a $83.5m interest payment on an overseas bond on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
'Giving birth left me needing a colostomy bag'
Former triathlete Kayleigh Adams endured a fourth-degree tear that led to her needing a colostomy bag. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US approves Covid booster jabs for some older and at-risk Americans
The move applies to Americans over 65 who were vaccinated with Pfizer, and those at high Covid risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Time for humanity to grow up on climate, says UK PM
The world is approaching a critical turning point, Boris Johnson warns the UN's General Assembly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Grim echoes of history in images of Haitians at US-Mexico border
Pictures of border officers rounding up black men have drawn comparisons to US slave patrols. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CDUFFu...
Angela Merkel: Four expert verdicts on a contested legacy
When the German chancellor steps down, how will history remember her? Four experts have their say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E...
The edible insects coming to a supermarket near you
A number of firms are now farming locusts and mealworms for human consumption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EFKXUK https://ift.t...
Why China's Xi Jinping looks to be pursuing a road back to socialism
China has not been very socialist for years, but the Communist Party looks set to change that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zEPRO...
Central African Republic war: No-go zones and Russian meddling
All sides are accused of planting landmines in a dangerous shift in the Central African Republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zt...
Angela Merkel: What will Germans miss about the chancellor?
BBC Europe editor Katya Adler takes a road trip to find out how Germans will remember their chancellor. from BBC News - World https://ift....
'Side-eying Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT
The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EIY9bu https://ift...
Aukus pact: France and US seek to mend rift
The deal caused outrage in France, which lost a contract to build submarines for Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ABMatL ...
Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones
The country's National Cyber Security Centre found security risks in both Xiaomi and Huawei models. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covishield: UK recognises Covid jab after India outcry
With more than 721 million doses administered so far, Covishield is India's most widely used vaccine. from BBC News - World https://if...
Trump sues niece and New York Times over tax story
A lawsuit accuses Mary Trump and reporters of an "insidious plot" to obtain confidential documents. from BBC News - World https:...
Evergrande: Crisis-hit firm strikes China debt deal
The company is also due to make a $83.5m interest payment on an offshore bond on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ztCQa8 h...
China pledges to stop building new coal energy plants abroad
The announcement is the country's latest climate pledge and a major step forward to address emissions. from BBC News - World https://i...
Willie Garson: Sex and the City star dies aged 57
The actor was known for his role as Stanford Blatch on the long-running series and films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u8nOFK ht...
German elections: Businesses face future without Merkel
Many companies in Germany are focused on short-term survival in the hope of medium-term revival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nVf...
Boris Johnson and Joe Biden meet at White House
The talks between the UK prime minister and US president come as a possible trade pact is considered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid-19: India health workers' families fight for compensation
The government hailed health workers as heroes, but families of many who died still await compensation. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Aukus: Australia's big gamble on the US over China
Australia has taken a central role in the Aukus defence pact - there are major benefits and risks too. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Taliban ask to speak at UN General Assembly in New York
The group wants to address world leaders, weeks after ousting Afghanistan's former government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Melbourne earthquake: Tremor rattles southeast Australia
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake rattles Australia's second largest city, causing damage to buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid vaccine stockpiles: Are 241m doses at risk of going to waste?
Joe Biden wants more global vaccine equality but the US and other nations have not backed promises with action. from BBC News - World http...
COP 26: How much is the developing world getting to fight climate change?
Are rich countries living up to their climate promises to the developing world? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AJIdDD https://ift....
Fifa 22 soundtrack: Why getting on it is a 'bucket list' moment
This is what it means to young artists to be featured on the playlist for the latest Fifa game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lFqM...
Life at 50C: Heat hitting home in Australia
Cities like Sydney are already experiencing extremely hot days because of climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EEhgDo ht...
BTS: Korean boyband open UN general debate with performance and speech
The UN general debate opened with K-pop band BTS, followed by a speech about sustainable development. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Gabby Petito: Body found in Wyoming is missing 'van life' blogger
A coroner says the 22-year-old's death was a homicide but gives no details as to how she died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
Canada election: Conservative O'Toole defiant after loss to Trudeau
Canada's Conservative leader promised to stay on, adding that he has more work to do to win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EFf...
Canary Islands volcano: BBC reporter on the evacuation of La Palma residents
The BBC reports on the evacuation of hundreds of homes in the path of an erupting volcano on La Palma. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus launches campaign to fix £500m music royalty problem
Bjorn Ulvaeus launches a campaign to ensure musicians don't miss out on unpaid royalties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3krb3Td...
Record backlog of cargo ships at California ports
Some 65 container ships are stuck outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, amid trade bottlenecks. from BBC News - World https://i...
World War Two: The brothers who fled Nazi occupation by kayak
The "Engelandvaarders" who paddled from the Netherlands to England 80 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zk9BtW h...
Imran Khan: Afghan women 'are very strong'
Pakistan's prime minster suggests that, in time, women can "assert their rights" under the Taliban. from BBC News - World ht...
New Zealand Covid: Men caught smuggling KFC into lockdown-hit Auckland
The pair, who were also carrying large amounts of cash, could face six months in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EFiRZV htt...
Third Russian accused by UK police of poison attack
Denis Sergeev is thought to have been the senior member of the Russian military intelligence team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Migrants in Texas: US probes horseback charge on Haiti migrants
Images which seem to show border agents on horseback driving migrants back spark an investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A...
Canary Islands volcano: Hundreds more evacuated as La Palma lava nears sea
Officials fear lava could trigger toxic gasses when it reaches the sea on the Canary Islands resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia behind Litvinenko murder, rules European rights court
The former Russian spy, who became a British citizen, was poisoned in London with polonium in 2006. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Lady Marmalade singer Sarah Dash, of the group Labelle, dies at 76
Dash was a co-founder of the rock/R&B group Labelle, best known for their 1975 hit Lady Marmalade. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canada election: Trudeau stays in power but Liberals fall short of majority
The Canadian prime minister's Liberal Party is projected to form another minority government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zm...
Coup attempt fails in Sudan - state media
The government says the coup plotters are supporters of the ousted former President Omar al-Bashir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Mundra Port: Nearly three tonnes of heroin seized at Gujarat port
The seized drugs reportedly have a street value of more than $2.7bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hUw4UG https://ift.tt/3hUw4UG
Nasa selects landing site for Moon rover mission
The space agency will send a rover to look for water-ice near a crater at the Moon's South Pole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Evergrande: Asia stocks mixed as investors weigh China concerns
Troubled property giant Evergrande has triggered fears of potential contagion in global markets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XBM...
The mother and son who waited 58 years for a hug
Calvin Barrett flies from the US to the UK to meet his "Ma" after tracing her through a DNA test. from BBC News - World https://...
Afghan interpreters' details in UK data breach
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has launched an investigation, while the MoD has apologised for the breach. from BBC News - World https://if...
Wally the wandering walrus is spotted in Iceland
The 800kg mammal had not been seen for more than three weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nQgzkp https://ift.tt/3nQgzkp
How 'nerd' culture powered through the pandemic
Meet the online content creators beating the odds to build successful careers from their passions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Texas abortion: Doctor sued in first known challenges of new law
The cases against a doctor who admitted to performing an abortion are the first known lawsuits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EBDI...
Cambodia: The autistic teenager jailed over a Telegram post
He allegedly insulted Cambodia's government, prompting heavily-armed policemen to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39l...
Twitch hate raids: Minority streamers have 'a target on their back'
Streamers tell Newsbeat about the targeted hate they get and what they want Twitch to do about it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
A year in Calais: One migrant’s year-long attempt to cross the Channel
The BBC followed Iranian migrant Alex, as he tried to cross from France to the UK with a smuggler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
Gabby Petito: What do we know about the case so far?
A body matching Gabby Petito's description was found on Sunday, while her fiancé remains missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Guinness World Records: Japanese sisters certified world's oldest twins
Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama from Japan are presented with their awards by Guinness World Records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges
A Rwandan court finds Paul Rusesabagina guilty of supporting a terrorist group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XyZa5n https://ift....
Paul Rusesabagina: From Hotel Rwanda hero to convicted terrorist
Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed in Hotel Rwanda, has gone from national hero to enemy of the state. from BBC News - World https://ift...
La Palma volcano: Lava destroys homes in the Canary Islands
A volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma has demolished homes and caused evacuations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
Russia shooting: Gunman kills several at Perm University
The attacker is said to have walked on to the university campus on Monday morning and started shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Endangered South African penguins killed by swarm of bees near Cape Town
More than 60 protected birds were found on the beach with multiple bee-stings but no other injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Aukus could trigger a 'nuclear arms race', says North Korea
Pyongyang said the pact would "upset the strategic balance in the Asia-Pacific region". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xw...
Hong Kong sees patriots inducted into new election committee
Hong Kong had earlier passed a way designed to keep "unpatriotic" people from positions of power. from BBC News - World https://...
Canary Islands: Spanish PM arrives amid volcano eruption
Pedro Sanchez has arrived on La Palma where a volcanic eruption has forced evacuations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cphpc0 http...
Burundi floods: Lake Tanganyika's water levels rise
Heavy rains have caused water levels to rise, forcing about 100,000 people to flee, a charity says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
South African whistle-blower: I don't feel safe
Mosilo Mothepu has paid a heavy price for speaking out about corruption in her firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CmXoTi https:/...
Aukus: France pulls out of UK defence talks amid row
Paris is angry after Australia cancelled a submarine contract in favour of a deal with the UK and US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Canada election: What you need to know about the campaign
Canadians are voting on Monday and Justin Trudeau's party faces a stiff challenge to retain power. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Emmy Awards return with in-person ceremony in Los Angeles
Ted Lasso, The Crown and The Queen's Gambit are among the big nominees this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zspafk https:...
Giving birth under the Taliban
Pregnant women, new mothers and infants are bearing the brunt of a worsening healthcare crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ew3Y...
Gabby Petito: Body matching missing blogger found in Wyoming
Crews searching for missing Florida woman Gabby Petito have found a body, the FBI says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tVTwpj http...
Emmy Awards 2021: The red carpet looks in pictures
Kaley Cuoco, Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson are among the stars attending the ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tRI9ip ...
Can apps manage our chronic health conditions?
A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lDOev8 https://if...
Migrants in Texas: US flies Haitian migrants back home from border
Hundreds of would-be immigrants camped under a bridge on the US-Mexico border are returned to Haiti. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Street dreams of Nairobi dance crew hoping to beat the odds
A group of street dancers in Nairobi, Kenya, struggle against the odds to become celebrities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CrDyq3...
My dad, held hostage in Iran
London-based baker Elika Ashoori is campaigning to bring her father home from jail in Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nIGDy2 ...
My husband and son fought in Afghanistan - it changed all of us
America's two decades in Afghanistan impacted those who served - and the families waiting at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronaut capsule splashes back to Earth
The quartet of civilian astronauts lands safely in the Atlantic off the coast of Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3klBIRl ht...
Volcano on Canary Island La Palma erupts, spewing ash and lava into national park
Video shows the volcano, on La Palma, spewing ash and lava in its first major eruption since 1971. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
ICYMI: Surfing dogs and Spain's 'ugliest tomato' contest
Dogs are making a splash in our round-up of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lKhFfc https...
Aukus: Australia defends role in security pact amid French condemnation
The PM defends ending the multi-billion dollar agreement in favour of a new pact with the US and UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Afghanistan: Stay home, female Kabul government workers told
It is the latest restriction imposed on Afghanistan's women by the country's new Taliban rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Russia election: Opposition complaints on final day of voting
Political opponents complain of being silenced amid reports of fraud in the parliamentary vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWoc...
Manny Pacquiao: Boxing star to run for Philippines president
Manny Pacquiao is a senator in parliament and remains active in the ring after a successful career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Johannesburg mayor Jolidee Matongo killed in car crash
South Africa's President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Jolidee Matongo, who died at the age of 46. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
Israel recaptures final Palestinian escapees
The two were part of a six man group who tunnelled out of jail almost two weeks ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3An7W4w https:/...
Police outnumber protesters at right-wing Capitol rally
A rally in support of jailed rioters draws a few hundred attendees - and far more press and police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Emmy Awards 2021: 7 things to know ahead of the ceremony
That's one possibility at this year's event, where Ted Lasso and The Crown are among other nominees. from BBC News - World https:/...
Turkmenistan: Getting Covid in a land where no cases officially exist
People in Turkmenistan are struggling to get treatment in a system that denies there are any cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Canada election: Why it’s easier to vote in Canada than the US
Things like advanced voting and federally-run elections make it easier for Canadians to vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nJHcrp...
Ethiopia: Fact-checking misleading images about hunger in Amhara
Food shortages are worsening in Ethiopia but some images online are not what they claim to be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39fBWm...
Aukus: French minister condemns US and Australia 'lies' over security pact
France's foreign minister accuses its allies of "duplicity" and "contempt" over a new security pact. from BBC News...
SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronauts return to Earth after three days
The four amateur astronauts landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean after three days orbiting Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hLh...
Morgan Bullock makes professional debut in Riverdance
Morgan Bullock from Richmond, Virginia, joins the UK touring company of the acclaimed Irish dance show. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The link between climate change, seaweed and ice cream
Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tOEthm htt...
From Katrina to Ida: How US presidents react to climate change and natural disasters
Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, US presidents have realised the impact of their reactions to extreme weather. from BBC News - World https...
Fake Paralympians boss: 'I didn't know about cheating'
The man fined for sending non-disabled athletes to the Sydney Paralympics breaks his silence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ezx9v8...
Afghanistan: The 'shattered dreams' of the Ariana cabin crew
The BBC's Lyse Doucet meets the female crew of Afghanistan's national airline, who are in hiding. from BBC News - World https://if...
Get an Eiffel of this performer walking the line in Paris
Nathan Paulin walks along a 70m (230ft) high slackline attached to an iconic French landmark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3An6m2h...
Migrants in Texas: Thousands moved to processing centres
More than 10,000 people have gathered under a bridge in Del Rio, a Texas border town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nKpjIO https:...
Boxer Amir Khan removed from US flight
The Briton was asked to leave the plane at Newark airport after a reported row over face coverings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Afghanistan: Kabul drone strike a terrible mistake, says US
Gen Frank McKenzie says the US "takes full responsibility" for the strike in which 10 Afghan civilians died. from BBC News - Wor...
Thousands of migrants gather at US-Mexico border crossing
At least 10,000 people are camped under the bridge at the US-Mexico border, in poor conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kiv9...
Afghanistan: Girls excluded as Afghan secondary schools reopen
A schoolgirl tells the BBC that "everything looks very dark" as schools reopen for boys but not girls. from BBC News - World htt...
Gabby Petito: Fiance Brian Laundrie goes missing too
Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petito, has gone missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CnEYSv ...
Migrants in Texas: US 'to fly thousands back to Haiti'
Thousands of migrants are camping under a Texas-Mexico border bridge, in squalid conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XzKpio ...
Abdelaziz Bouteflika: Former Algerian president dies aged 84
Bouteflika led Algeria for 20 years, but his bid for a fifth term led to huge protests in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3klum...
Hyderabad rape suspect found dead: Is it murder or suicide?
Police say the 30-year-old man raped and killed a child in the city of Hyderabad last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CiwiwG ...
German elections: How Angela Merkel changed her country
Young people have never known another leader, and many worry for the future as old certainties shift. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mexico metro collapse: 'All I ever wanted was for my son to come home'
The mother of the youngest victim of Mexico's metro crash takes on some of the country's richest people. from BBC News - World htt...
Kenya's CBC education reform: How scarecrows are terrifying parents
A new school curriculum means challenging tasks end up being performed by parents not their children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Robert Durst convicted: US millionaire found guilty of first-degree murder
Durst was convicted of killing his best friend Susan Berman in 2000, and is likely to die in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The moment QAnon took the person I love most
People share with the BBC the moment they knew they had lost their loved one to QAnon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lCgP3L https...
Canada election: Why it takes 30 years to buy a house in Canada
Canada's skyrocketing housing costs have become a key election issue this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zilnkD https://...
Bouteflika: Child prodigy to octogenarian leader
The former president, whose decades-long rule sparked massive protests, has died aged 84. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z2CbzH ht...
Afghanistan: The escape of the whirling dancer
How the only female whirling dancer in Afghanistan made it out of Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CqQ9K3 https://ift.tt/3CqQ...
Pele: Brazil football legend 'recovering well' says daughter
Brazilian legend Pele is "recovering well" from a recent operation, his daughter says. after media reports he had been readmitted ...
Aukus: France recalls envoys amid security pact row
The "exceptional decision" follows a pact between Australia, the US and UK, which scuppered a French deal. from BBC News - World...
Police warn of threats ahead of right-wing rally at US Capitol
Fencing has been erected at the US Capitol to prevent chaos similar to the 6 January pro-Trump riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US admits Kabul drone strike killed civilians
A US drone strike in Kabul days before the military pullout killed 10 innocent people, an inquiry finds. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Thailand Covid: Idle taxis used to grow food for out-of-work drivers
With Thailand's capital under tight Covid restrictions, taxis are being repurposed to grow food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 days in space
The three men make a safe return after 90 days in space - China's longest ever crewed mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X...
High-speed internet via airborne beams of light
The project has been developed by Alphabet's moonshot factory, X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EuN4KO https://ift.tt/3EuN4KO...
Mosquitoes sucked up by traps that mimic breathing
More than 300 traps have been deployed in the French town of Hyères to catch mosquitos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XzOFyn http...
French anger at viral bullying of 11 year olds
A trend known as Anti2010 spread on TikTok and has been condemned by the education minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJDkTg ...
Lil Nas X: Is the rapper the defining star of his generation?
The rapper has subverted hip-hop with his LGBT-positive lyrics, while dominating critics on social media. from BBC News - World https://if...
New Zealand men abandon Pakistan tour after 'government security alert'
New Zealand men's team abandon their limited-overs tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government "security alert". fro...
Russian election: Opposition smart app removed as vote begins
The Smart Voting app promoted candidates most likely to defeat President Vladimir Putin's party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Activist: Priyanka Chopra 'sorry' for role on reality show
The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39czT31 h...
US immigration: Thousands gather under bridge at US-Mexico border in growing crisis
The mostly Haitian migrants are sleeping under the Del Rio bridge in squalid conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lqOihG htt...
Assam shorts: India teenager forced to cover legs with curtain at exam centre
The Indian student was stopped from entering exam centre after a teacher objected to her clothes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kn...
Clinton-linked lawyer charged for lying in Trump-Russia origins probe
He is accused of hiding ties to the Clinton campaign when submitting a tip about Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CeAj5...
Aukus: US and UK face global backlash over Australia defence deal
The nuclear submarine deal with Australia has angered France and raised fears of a war with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
China applies to join key Asia-Pacific trade pact
It comes the day after a regional security agreement between the US, UK and Australia was unveiled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
California fires: Blankets wrapped around world's biggest trees
Fire-resistant blankets are being wrapped around California's famous sequoia trees as a blaze closes in. from BBC News - World https:/...
Why North Korea's cruise missile launch could worry other nations
Though cruise missiles are not banned by the UN, this test presents new problems for other nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
German police arrest four over foiled Islamist synagogue attack
A 16-year-old Syrian boy was among those detained over a suspected Islamist plot, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Dutch Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag quits over Afghanistan chaos
Sigrid Kaag is the first senior Western official to resign over the evacuation crisis last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xx...
Gen Z battles to bring back unions, one Starbucks at a time
Younger Americans are reviving US labour activism amid stagnant wages and Covid hardship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AnuZvW ht...
How TikTokers took down a Texas anti-abortion site
A draconian abortion ban in Texas has Gen Z fighting its enforcement through hacktivism from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lyAHFa http...
Canada federal election: The man who could topple Trudeau
The new Conservative leader has tied Justin Trudeau in the polls with a pitch to moderate voters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Eo...
US man files $1m lawsuit after Michigan teacher cuts child's hair
The US man says his daughter's rights were violated when she had her her cut without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Italy to require all workers to show 'green pass' certificate
New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Venezuela judiciary aiding repression, UN finds
A fact-finding mission says the justice system allowed serious human rights violations to happen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cj...
Denmark set to ban life-term prisoners from new romantic links
The ban comes after a 17-year-old admitted to a romantic relationship with murderer Peter Madsen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z7...
US general defends 'secret' phone calls with China
Gen Mark Milley allegedly phoned Beijing to "reassure" them amid concern about President Trump. from BBC News - World https://if...
Nicki Minaj: Trinidad minister criticises rapper's vaccine tweet
The singer has been accused of spreading vaccine disinformation on the social media site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CePSdi ht...
Indonesia president found negligent over Jakarta filthy air
The Indonesian capital is among the worst air polluted cities in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lrjs8J https://ift.tt/3...
Is Aukus pact a power shift in Asia Pacific?
The agreement will increase Western presence in the region, amid concerns about China's growing influence. from BBC News - World https...
Head of Islamic State in Sahara killed by French troops
President Emmanuel Macron calls the killing of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi a "major success". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Gabby Petito: Police hunt woman missing from trip with fiancé
Police say the boyfriend of 22-year-old Gabby Petito is a person of interest in her disappearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Bitcoin protests in El Salvador against cryptocurrency as legal tender
The demonstrators burn Bitcoin machines, a week after the cryptocurrency became legal tender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XjzZmD...
How Morocco's king dealt a blow to political Islam
Shocking election results reveal how King Mohammed VI has survived the Arab Spring and its aftermath. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
French storms: Seven drown in choppy Mediterranean
The waters of the Mediterranean were stirred up by storms and high winds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EmqEvr https://ift.tt/3Em...
Alex Murdaugh: The hot shot US lawyer and the hit man
Months after his wife and son were found dead, police say a lawyer arranged a hit - on himself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Em9m...
Covid: The lives upended by Australia's sealed border
Eighteen months after Australia shut its border, people reveal tales of separation and despair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EoCw...
Canada election: Lytton fire puts village at centre of debate
A village in western Canada recorded the country's highest-ever temperature. The next day it was gone. from BBC News - World https://i...
Canadian prairie ranchers struggle with drought conditions
Amid a severe drought in the Prairies, some ranchers are trying to find ways to work with nature. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tI...
On the trail of fake medicine smugglers in Benin
Since the beginning of the pandemic, there’s been an increase in counterfeit drugs around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mangrove forests: Photography winners show beauty of ecosystems
The Mangrove Photography Award winners show unique ecosystems above and below the waterline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AfBGAj ...
Ros Atkins on... why people are using a horse drug
Ivermectin is being used by some to treat Covid-19, despite the benefits being unproven. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Af9JIR htt...
The homemakers breaking taboos on Instagram
Vasanti, Ritu and Pradnya, who have overcome huge challenges, now find joy performing on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Afghanistan: Taliban deputy denies reports of leadership row in new video
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar had disappeared from view amid reports of a row between Taliban leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
UK, US and Australia launch landmark security pact
The three nations agree to share advanced technologies, including nuclear-powered submarine know-how. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on
Secunder Kermani looks at life in northern Afghanistan, four weeks after the militants seized power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid-19: Pope puzzled about vaccine hesitancy in the Church
Pope Francis says most people at the Vatican are vaccinated except for a "small group". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ch...
Hong Kong: Activists jailed for joining banned Tiananmen vigil
Nine activists are sentenced for joining a banned vigil last year commemorating the 1989 massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Britney Spears takes social media break following engagement
The newly engaged pop star had used accounts to inform fans about her conservatorship battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z6F8M4...
California recall: Democratic governor survives bid to oust him - US media
Gavin Newsom appears to have survived a rare state-wide vote to remove him with a clear majority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tI...
North Korea fires unidentified projectile
The Japanese Coast Guard has said the object fired may have been a ballistic missile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hAR1nI https:...
TikTok: Social media giant to roll out support for users' mental health
The move comes as Instagram is facing fresh scrutiny over its impact on young people's wellbeing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
#MeToo: China court dismisses landmark sex harassment case
It ruled there was insufficient evidence that a prominent TV host had sexually harassed his intern. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Gunmen kidnap foreign guests from Mexico hotel
Police are hunting for the victims, who are believed to be Haitian and Venezuelan migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tH32wq ...
When the Nazis sent scientists to the Himalayas
Heinrich Himmler sent a team of five Germans to Tibet in 1938 to pursue the Aryan race myth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zmzhCF ...
Iranian musician risks prison for new album
Mehdi Rajabian made an album in secret in his basement despite threats from Iranian authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VMH...
Russian elections: How democratic are they?
Ahead of this week's elections many opposition candidates have been prevented from running. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zd8u...
Hushpuppi - the Instagram influencer and international fraudster
How Nigerian Ramon Abbas went from a romance scammer to a so-called "Billionaire Gucci Master". from BBC News - World https://if...
Canada federal election: Canadians want reconciliation. Will the election deliver?
The issue that seized Canadians for much of the summer has mostly been absent on the campaign trail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Miss Ireland 2021: First black winner 'proud' of crown
Pamela Uba moved to the country as a seven-year-old - now she's making history after taking the title. from BBC News - World https://i...
Pakistan: How to cool Karachi as temperatures rise
In Karachi, Pakistan, one entrepreneur is on a mission to plant urban forests to cope with rising temperatures. from BBC News - World http...
Dramatic body camera video shows Wichita fire rescue
Body camera video shows firefighters rushing into a burning flat complex to save trapped residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Comedian Norm MacDonald dead at 61 from cancer
The Canadian comic was best known for presenting a news parody on Saturday Night Live in the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day
Hunting is under scrutiny after more than 1,400 dolphins were killed in one day - a reported record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say
Taliban officials say the group's co-founder left Kabul after an argument over the interim government. from BBC News - World https://i...
Haiti PM Ariel Henry banned from leaving country amid murder inquiry
Charges are sought against Ariel Henry over alleged links with a suspect in the president's killing. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Fashion house in backlash over 'racist' $1,190 sweatpants
Critics say the $1,190 pants, which come with a built-in pair of boxer shorts, rip off US hip hop culture. from BBC News - World https://i...
Apple iPhone 13 brings portrait mode for video
The portrait-mode style video setting can pull focus on its subjects automatically. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zhglFm https://...
Spain targets energy firms as European bills surge
Bills are spiralling in several countries and Spain agrees emergency measures to help consumers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k8z...
Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs shaped fortunes of snakes
Snakes owe their success in part to the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. from BBC News - World https://...
Apple rushes to block 'zero-click' iPhone spyware
The flaw allows hackers to access devices even if users do not click on a link or file. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XbE4JA http...
China's latest Covid outbreak linked to primary school
Reports suggest the outbreak could be linked to a student's father who returned from Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
World now sees twice as many days over 50C
BBC research finds the number of days passing 50C has doubled in the past 40 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tFE7JD https://...
Met Gala 2021: Celebrities show off lavish outfits in New York
This year's famous guests were inspired by everything from the Matrix to the Statue of Liberty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
What's gone wrong with the 'War on Terror' in Africa?
Twenty years after the US 'War on Terror' began, Islamist movements have spread across Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Canada federal election: A look at the key numbers driving the campaign
A visual guide to the big issues in Canada's federal election, from climate to cost of living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39...
Covid: Which countries are vaccinating children and why?
Millions of children around the world are being offered a Covid vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A8Hjju https://ift.tt/3A8H...
Why even giant ships can't solve the shipping crisis
A shortage of vessels is hampering global trade and may lead to empty shelves before Christmas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EeD3...
Amazon's Cape Town base: The battle to save South African culture
Some indigenous groups say the planned office in Cape Town is on culturally important land. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpaOHw ...
Twenty years after 9/11, will al-Qaeda rise again?
Where is al-Qaeda 20 years after the 9/11 attacks - and could it re-emerge as a terror threat? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CaFTF...
German election: Hunger strikers want greater action on climate change
Six young people say they won't end their hunger strike until the leading candidates meet them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
World War Two: The forgotten Indian soldiers of Dunkirk
Some 300 Indian soldiers were evacuated from the coast of France during a pivotal moment in World War Two. from BBC News - World https://i...
Life at 50C: The toxic gas flares fuelling Nigeria's climate change
Joy and her family are among 2m Nigerians living within 4km of a gas flare in Nigeria's oil-rich south. from BBC News - World https://...
China's coronavirus-fuelled surfing boom
Covid travel restrictions that have limited foreign travel have led to a boom in surfing in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A...
Megapod of feeding humpback whales 'so special'
A megapod of over 100 humpback whales has been filmed feeding off Australia's New South Wales coast. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Russia election: Opposition crushed ahead of managed polls
Exiled or disqualified, opposition voices warn of a government stitch-up in this week’s elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Ros Atkins on... lorry driver shortages
Ros Atkins looks at why there's a lack of drivers and how it's affecting UK businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hmAj...
The rare Indian swimming camels under threat
India's unique Kharai camels can swim in the sea. But their habitat is slowly disappearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xbi5...
Afghan women hit back at Taliban with #DoNotTouchMyClothes campaign
Afghan women show off their traditional dress as black burqas spread under the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/396bex4 http...
Fake Walmart news release claimed it would accept cryptocurrency
A news story claiming Walmart would accept cryptocurrency Litecoin was fabricated, the retail giant says. from BBC News - World https://if...
Man arrested with bayonet and machete near US Capitol
Police say the man claimed to be "on patrol" and talked about white supremacy when he was arrested. from BBC News - World https:...
Naftali Bennett to make first visit to Egypt by an Israeli PM in a decade
Naftali Bennett will meet President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in the resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lcN1e0 h...
Afghanistan: UN seeks millions in international aid
It is seeking more than $600m (£434m) in aid following the Taliban takeover last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hp5Fyk http...
Abimael Guzmán: Peru ponders fate of Shining Path leader's body
Officials fear that if he is buried his gravesite could become a rallying point for extremists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EbiN...
Pope’s Slovakia visit sends signal after brief Hungary stop
The first papal visit in 18 years produces pleasure and puzzlement after a brief stop in Hungary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nm...
Italian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says 'halo' safety system saved his life in crash
Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1's 'halo' safety device saved his life in his crash at the Italian Grand Prix. from BBC News - Wo...
Daniil Medvedev: US Open champion finally celebrates - and says title is anniversary present for his wife
Winning his first Grand Slam at the US Open was enough for Daniil Medvedev to finally celebrate - and he pulled out a move from a video game...
Raducanu: US Open champion celebrated in China for her heritage
Many in China have been quick to point out the 18-year-old's half-Chinese heritage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k52LAe http...
Alibaba slides on report China plans to break up payment app
Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology firms operating in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Eitan Biran: Italy investigates 'kidnap' of cable car crash survivor
Eitan Biran, 6, the only survivor of May's disaster, is taken to Israel by his grandfather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E5UZ...
Why North Korea keeps launching missiles
North Korea keeps testing missiles despite international condemnation. Why does Pyongyang persist? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C...
North Korea tests new long-range cruise missile
Despite food shortages and an economic crisis, it shows Pyongyang is still developing new weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
Britney Spears announces engagement to Sam Asghari
The singer, who is fighting a legal battle over her conservatorship, met fiancé Sam Asghari in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Record number of environmental activists murdered
More than 220 environment and land rights activists were murdered last year, according to a report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
India appointed three top women judges. Is it too early to celebrate?
Appointment of three women to India's Supreme Court is being hailed as a "historic moment". from BBC News - World https://if...
Canada election: What is your 'ballot box' issue?
Three voters tell the BBC what issues are at stake and who they are voting for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z2Vh5l https://ift....
The pressures - and rewards - of being an influencer
Running your own popular YouTube channel can be lucrative, but it comes with downsides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3noTvcv http...
Kenyan influencers paid to take 'guerrilla warfare’ online
Shadowy financiers are closing down a once democratic space on Twitter for political debate in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
British American Tobacco negotiated bribe for Mugabe, new evidence suggests
Documents reveal British American Tobacco’s role in bribery and spying in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ef1Fu6 h...
Spain fire: Thousands flee blaze near Costa del Sol town
Almost 2,000 people have left their homes as the military joins efforts to contain the flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k4SBQ...
Medvedev ends Djokovic's calendar Grand Slam dream
Russia's Daniil Medvedev wins his first Grand Slam title by shattering Novak Djokovic's hopes of completing a calendar sweep of the ...
The first hate-crime attack after 9/11
The story of the first American to be killed in the backlash - a turbaned Sikh man in Arizona. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E7fcU...
Match crowd catches falling cat in a flag
The cat used one of its nine lives at the American football match in Miami Gardens, Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nuB4D8 ...
Afghanistan: Taliban announce new rules for female students
Students will be segregated by gender and have to observe an Islamic dress code. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A7mrcn https://ift...
Iran and UN watchdog reach deal over nuclear site monitoring
Tehran allows the UN's nuclear watchdog to service monitoring cameras at key facilities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z7EAWh ...
Paris residents alarmed by air force drill on 9/11 anniversary
A fighter jet was escorting an Airbus A330 - with PM Jean Castex on board - at low altitude. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tButrF ...
Ricciardo wins Italian GP after Hamilton & Verstappen crash
McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo won the Italian Grand Prix after a harrowing crash between title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. ...
ICYMI: A big week for small things
Here's a round-up of some the week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k2V25K https://ift.tt/3k2V...
It means everything - Raducanu on historic US Open win
Emma Raducanu says she does not want to let go of the US Open trophy as her fairytale in New York culminates in the ultimate happy ending. ...
US Open: Emma Raducanu - the key facts about Britain's Grand Slam winner
Motorsport, Romania and Dina Asher-Smith - a few things you should know about Britain's teenage US Open champion Emma Raducanu. from B...
Emma Raducanu tells BBC she's 'ready for anything'
The new US Open champion spoke to the BBC after beating Leylah Fernandez in straight sets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ntmz2q h...
Emma Raducanu: US Open champion 'outstanding', says the Queen
The Queen leads the congratulations to Emma Raducanu after the 18-year-old Briton clinches the US Open title with victory against Leylah Fer...
Emma Raducanu's hometown celebrates US Open win
This is how people in Bromley, London – including her former tennis coach – reacted to the result. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
FBI begins declassifying documents into Saudi 9/11 links
The memo lists some contact between Saudi nationals and hijackers, but does not implicate the government. from BBC News - World https://if...
Yes Sir, I Can Boogie singer dies aged 69
MarÃa Mendiola, one of the members of the duo Baccara, has died in Madrid at the age of 69. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nmX96H ...
Pope to meet Hungary's populist leader Orban
The meeting is expected to highlight differences over Mr Orban's anti-immigrant policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C2fs59...
Why are there food queues in Sri Lanka?
With a weak economy and worsening Covid-19 situation, a food emergency has been declared in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift...
British teenager Raducanu storms to US Open title
Emma Raducanu ends Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion as she beats Leylah Fernandez to win the US Open...
Keeping up with the Californians: Recall vote 2021
A ragtag bunch of 46 challengers hope voters will remove the governor and let them run California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C...
Nigeria's kidnap crisis: Letters replace phones
The latest tactic to tackle kidnapping gangs is to cut off mobiles and the internet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3twZlJG https:/...
Venice Film Festival: Abortion drama wins top prize
Audrey Diwan's Happening is set in 1960s France but comes amid debate over strict new laws in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Families and leaders mark 20th anniversary of 9/11
Commemorations have taken place on the 20th anniversary of the 11 September attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A42CTv https:/...
US remembers 20th anniversary of 9/11
Ceremonies are held in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania to mark the lives lost 20 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A41y...
Air India Express: Deadly plane crash blamed on human error
Failure to follow procedures contributed to last year's crash at Calicut airport, investigators say. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Abimael Guzmán: Peru's Shining Path guerrilla leader dies at 86
Guzmán led the Maoist rebel group which in the 1980s almost brought the Peruvian state to its knees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Moments of silence as families recited names of victims
On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, New York City held moments of silence for the lost 2,977 lives. from BBC News - World https://...
Afghanistan: US media cast doubt on Kabul drone strike
Media question both the intelligence behind the US attack on a car in Kabul and the claims of success. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US Open: Record-chasing Novak Djokovic sets up final with Daniil Medvedev
Novak Djokovic keeps alive his hopes of a calendar Grand Slam by reaching the US Open final, where he will face Daniil Medvedev. from BBC ...
9/11 anniversary: Official commemorations under way
A minute's silence will mark the exact times the hijacked planes crashed in three states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ty7vl0...
20 years on from 9/11 a trial like no other begins at Guantanamo Bay
After two decades, the trial of 5 men accused of involvement in the 9/11 attacks finally begins from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E60Q...
Escaped zebras spark double takes and denials in Maryland
They have been roaming Maryland for more than a week. A US politician says: "I did not let them loose". from BBC News - World ht...
Haiti PM asked to testify in President's assassination hearing
Ariel Henry has been asked why he spoke to the main suspect in the slaying of President Moise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38ZsXG...
Bennifer 2.0's red carpet debut
Actor Ben Affleck and singer Jennifer Lopez arrive in Venice for the premiere of The Last Duel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jYTl...
9/11 anniversary: Biden calls for unity as US prepares to mark attacks
The president pays tribute to the 2,977 victims on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E...
Pantelleria: Two killed as tornado hits Italian island
Nine others were injured as the whirlwind overturned cars on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ethiopia: The country where a year lasts 13 months
Five things you may not know about Ethiopia's unique calendar and cultural heritage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BYc8ba htt...
9/11 anniversary: Left without a parent after that day
How the terror attacks affected those whose parents died or were injured in the attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lh57eK htt...
September 11: The heroes of the forgotten maritime rescue mission
On 11 September, 2001, nearly 500,000 people were evacuated by boat from southern Manhattan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38MYomW ...
All of Disney's 2021 movies to debut exclusively in cinemas
All films set to come out 2021 will be released in cinemas, handing a boost to struggling venues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tx...
Afghanistan: BBC catches up with Afghan journalist who fled Kabul
Wahida Faizi spoke to a reporter in August saying she feared the Taliban would kill her for her work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ros Atkins on... lorry driver shortages
Ros Atkins looks at why there's a lack of drivers and how it's affecting UK businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hmAj...
Agnès Buzyn: France ex-health minister under investigation
Former health minister Agnès Buzyn is investigated for "endangering lives" after leaving her role. from BBC News - World https:/...
Two of six Palestinian prison escapees recaptured - Israel
A manhunt was launched after six inmates tunnelled out of a prison in northern Israel on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nnh...
Alpha Condé: Guinea's ousted president in good health, Ecowas says
West African envoys meet Alpha Condé, who was detained during a coup last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VAFFIy https://ift....
Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez fights for glory
The 19-year-old was ranked 73rd in the world, but now has a shot at winning the US Open from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xapnqh http...
Why Don't We: US boy band accuse manager of mental and financial abuse
US group Why Don't We claim they were made "hostages in our own home" and had their food restricted. from BBC News - World h...
Afghanistan: Former US ambassador says leaving 'pulled the plumbing' of Afghan forces
A former US ambassador says Afghan security forces were developed to rely on US intelligence and communications. from BBC News - World htt...
Former member of Afghan parliament: 'The Taliban would've killed me if they found me'
Naheed Farid says she left Afghanistan over fears the Taliban could kill her and for the safety of her children. from BBC News - World htt...
Lebanon gets new government amid deepening crisis
The country's richest man becomes prime minister, ending more than a year of political paralysis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
'Black national anthem' makes its debut at the NFL
The song "Lift every Voice and Sing" will be played regularly at American football games this season. from BBC News - World http...
Canada federal election: Key takeaways from the debate
Five party leaders made their pitch on leadership, climate, reconciliation and Covid recovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A2raf...
Twitter to label 'good' bot accounts
Twitter wants "good" bot accounts to label themselves as non-human. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BZAbX8 https://ift.tt...
US Biden and China's Xi hold first call in seven months
This is only the second call between both leaders since President Biden took office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlnUEB https:/...
9/11 anniversary: How the world reacted to terror attacks
Two decades on, four people from around the world reflect on that day, and what's changed since. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Africa's week in pictures: 3 - 9 September 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3laMdGv https://ift.tt/3laMdGv...
11 September 2001: The conspiracy theories still spreading after 20 years
Conspiracy theories about 9/11 continue to gain traction online, two decades after the attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E4kv...
Crazy love: Behind China's crackdown on K-pop and other fan clubs
Chinese authorities have made it clear that they are not tolerant of overzealous celebrity fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BXB...
Elizabeth Holmes: Has the Theranos scandal changed Silicon Valley?
Could a Theranos scandal happen again or has Silicon Valley learnt its lesson? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E5rZXq https://ift.t...
'I'll be at front of queue to change my slave name'
Descendants of African slaves welcome a Dutch city's decision to scrap fees for changing names. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Afghanistan: What has changed in 20 years
Women's education and independent media have been the success stories, but all this might change now. from BBC News - World https://if...
Afghanistan crisis: Five lessons learned (or not) since 9/11
Some fatal mistakes have undermined the fight against terror, says the BBC's Frank Gardner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jVEJ...
Covid: Biden orders employees of big businesses to be vaccinated or face testing
The US president is using his executive power to require that big companies vaccinate employees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l8F...
Austria man kept dead mother in cellar for pension, police say
The suspect is said to have "mummified" the corpse in order to continue receiving her pension. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The rare Indian swimming camels under threat
India's unique Kharai camels can swim in the sea. But their habitat is slowly disappearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xbi5...
Hoaxes, myths and conspiracies: How the internet distorted 9/11
Days after the attacks on 11 September 2001, the internet was rife with fake claims of what happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Biden administration sues Texas over restrictive abortion law
The Texas law effectively bans abortions from as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hhQyGN https:...
Genesis: Tour ‘putting it to bed’ after 54 years
The singer is returning on tour with Genesis despite ongoing health problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yXBynv https://ift.tt...
Hong Kong: Police raid Tiananmen Square museum
The raid comes a day after four members of the group that ran the venue were arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nqfjEm https...
How a monkey launched the pop-it toy craze
Why it took a TikTok primate to turn a forty-year-old idea into a global hit from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hdtbhs https://ift.tt/...
Surfside tower collapse: Three arrested over victim ID thefts
The suspects are said to have purchased luxury items on illegally obtained credit cards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z7TBHP htt...
Afghanistan: Protesters defy Taliban intimidation
Demonstrators are on the streets again as pictures emerge showing injuries inflicted on journalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Jerome Boateng: German football star on trial over assault charge
Jerome Boateng is accused of injuring his ex-girlfriend during a dispute on holiday in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hfMTJI ...
Afghan Special Forces commander faced race against time to flee
An Afghan Special Forces commander says he owes his life to members of the Parachute Regiment who helped him escape. from BBC News - World...
Australia may cancel Afghanistan Test if women banned
Cricket Australia (CA) will cancel its men's Test match with Afghanistan if reports that the women's team cannot play under Taliban ...
US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic will face Alexander Zverev in semi-final
Novak Djokovic will continue his bid to win all four Grand Slams in the same year against Olympic champion Alexander Zverev in Friday's ...
International Space Station: Smoke triggers alert on board
The alarm went off as the space station's batteries were being charged, Russia's space agency says. from BBC News - World https://...
Respect: Jennifer Hudson on embodying soul legend Aretha Franklin
The singer was personally selected by soul legend Franklin to play her in the new biopic Respect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hg...
North Korea: Military parade features hazmat suits, gas masks
Their inclusion may be a sign that a special force was created to prevent the spread of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tr...
Afghanistan: Ex-President Ashraf Ghani apologises for fleeing
Ashraf Ghani, who has sought refuge in the UAE, says he left Kabul to avoid "horrific" violence. from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid: Sydney reveals plan to end months-long lockdown
Australia's biggest city is likely to exit lockdown from next month, provided vaccinations continue. from BBC News - World https://ift...
China offers $31m in emergency aid to Afghanistan
Taliban officials had earlier described China as Afghanistan's most important partner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l6iwGH h...
Canada federal election: Party leaders spar in first national debate
Justin Trudeau and other party leaders clashed over climate - and the election call - in the debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: North Macedonia hospital fire kills at least 10
Footage shows a building in flames and clouds of black smoke billowing into the air in the city of Tetovo. from BBC News - World https://i...
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes 'lied and cheated', trial hears
Elizabeth Holmes pretended her blood-testing technology worked to enrich herself, prosecutors say, as trial begins. from BBC News - World ...
Lebanon: A country plunged into darkness
Lebanon’s ongoing crisis has plunged the country into darkness, with some experiencing power cuts for 20 hours a day. from BBC News - Worl...
‘Havana syndrome ’ and the mystery of the microwaves
The BBC investigates a mystery illness dubbed 'Havana syndrome' that has affected American diplomats and spies. from BBC News - Wo...
Why people in Eswatini are protesting
Eswatini is Africa’s last absolute monarchy, which means the king controls everything. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hf6jOM https...
The Kenyans who are helping the world to cheat
Some Kenyans try to escape poverty by helping foreign students to fake their academic work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yXAvDQ ...
Afghanistan: Women beaten for demanding their rights
Women in Afghanistan demanding their rights say they have been beaten by the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3trH7JJ https:...
Nxivm sex cult co-founder Nancy Salzman sentenced to prison
Nancy Salzman will spend 42 months in prison for her role in the "manipulative" New York sex cult. from BBC News - World https:/...
Afghanistan: A new order begins under the Taliban's governance
The Taliban's new ministers have taken office - but are they any different this time around? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hgM...
Climate change: Animals shapeshifting to stay cool, study says
Warm-blooded animals are evolving to have larger beaks, legs and ears to stay cool, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Denmark tells some migrants to work for benefits
The prime minister says the new rules are aimed at women from non-Western backgrounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2D6Pz https...
Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained
The ongoing arrangement has sparked a public backlash from fans who support the #FreeBritney movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
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