Lunar New Year 2022: Millions start celebrating
This year marks the change from the year of the Ox to the year of the Tiger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vKlH5i8Aw https://ift.t...
US east coast digs out from blizzard
Residents are cheerfully shovelling heaps of snow in sub-zero temperatures after a numbing nor'easter. from BBC News - World https://i...
Family wants no contact with accused US IS member
Allison Fluke-Ekren is accused of leading an all-female IS unit in Syria and plotting attacks on US from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F...
Anne Frank's betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book
The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tFe0YozGs ...
Ukraine-Russia tensions: UK threatens tougher sanctions in event of aggression
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announces far-reaching sanctions in the event of aggression against Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How the high cost of living is hitting Singapore's poor
Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fall in rice prices in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Shankar the elephant: Plea to send lonely African animal home from India
A teenager has petitioned a court to release an African elephant living in isolation at an Indian zoo. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tigray conflict: What do we know about drone strikes in Ethiopia?
There's concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5pcx...
Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation
The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jv...
In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze
Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the biggest storm in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXIl...
Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests
Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pd0...
Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim
Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The US shrine that claims to hold Gandhi's ashes
Keeping the ashes without dispersing them goes against Gandhi's own wishes, his family says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5MXN...
DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts
Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M8P9...
Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa
The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements. from BBC News - World https://if...
Tom Brady: NFL great set to retire after winning seven Super Bowls
Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bowls, is set to retire aged 44. from BBC News - World...
Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore
Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chinese New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated?
More than a billion people across the world will be celebrating Chinese New Year 2022 on 1 February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Uganda's huge rolex sets Guinness world record
Guinness World Records has officially recognised the world's biggest rolex - but it's not a watch. from BBC News - World https://i...
Peter Tatchell on his life-long fight for gay rights
Peter Tatchell's high-profile activism has seen him take on archbishops, presidents and boxers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The Critics Company: Nigerian teenagers who became sci-fi sensations
The group of friends from Kaduna borrowed smartphones from family members and made tripods out of wood. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Chris Brown accused of drugging and raping woman on yacht
The singer is being sued for $20m over the alleged assault in Miami in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3zl2L https://ift.tt/...
'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened
The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games
A week before the Beijing Games start global partners are lying low amid a US-China diplomatic spat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Former Nazi speaks in new BBC documentary
Hans Werk features in a new documentary about the last living generation of Germans in Hitler’s Third Reich. from BBC News - World https:/...
'He stole from me' - Stormy Daniels testifies at her ex-lawyers trial
The porn star who says she had sex with Donald Trump is a witness in a court case against her ex-lawyer. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US Navy officer 'bribed by cash and prostitutes'
Dozens of officials were part of what has been called the worst corruption case in US navy history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Xiomara Castro: Honduras' first female president sworn in
Xiomara Castro has promised sweeping changes but she already faces a political crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33UFvQl https...
Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction
The note, which sold for €26,000, announced Aldo Moro's abduction by communist insurgents in 1978. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer
A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president
Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6N...
Biden expected to nominate first black woman to Supreme Court
The announcement comes amid news that Justice Stephen Breyer is expected to retire in June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u3pqCp ...
Catalonia pardons women executed for witchcraft
The regional parliament pardons hundreds of women executed during the 15th to 18th centuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32FvHsY...
What is the quantum apocalypse and should we be scared?
Security experts say a quantum computing leap could crack open all our secrets - so should we worry? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West Africa
Burkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democracy had seemed entrenched. from BBC News - World https://i...
Life under the Taliban: Yalda Hakim's journey back to Afghanistan
With access to the new Taliban government, Yalda Hakim travels back to Afghanistan to find out what the country is like under their rule. ...
California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover
In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves against injury or accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Elon Musk SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon
Astronomers say that a rocket in space since 2015 is hurtling towards the moon where it will explode. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew demands jury trial in US
Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis
The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://if...
New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach
Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H55q69 https://ift...
Covid: Netherlands to ease restrictions despite rising case numbers
Dutch hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, have been closed since 18 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Av0XqW...
IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison
But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G25hPN...
Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm
Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35hBwxr http...
Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it?
Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35prrif https:...
Luxury cruise ship changes course to dodge seizure
Passengers on the Crystal Symphony were treated to an extra night due to a US arrest warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWk5N9...
Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
Six people are reportedly killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium in Cameroon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qWafJg h...
George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial
Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Floyd of his civil rights. from BBC News - World https...
US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder
"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder," said winner Laura Spears. from BBC News - World ...
Bob Dylan sells his master recordings to Sony Music
The deal covers the rights to all of Dylan's albums, as well as "multiple future new releases". from BBC News - World https:...
German Covid protests turn nasty in row over rules and vaccinations
Tens of thousands of Germans take to the streets every week and politicians are being targeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IwNb...
Beijing 2022 vs 2008: Two Olympics and two very different Chinas
In 2022, the mood, the host government's attitude, and global expectations are all very different to 2008. from BBC News - World https...
Vaccine mandates: 'I lost my job for being unvaccinated'
Covid-19 vaccine mandates face stiff resistance in the US, where they are clashing with national ideals of personal freedom. from BBC News...
Beach Boys star Brian Wilson looks back at his life in new film
The Beach Boys star, who turns 80 this year, tells the BBC why he decided to make a documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tTc...
Children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK
BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK. from BBC News - W...
Auschwitz: Dutch tourist fined over Nazi salute at former death camp
A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in Nazi propaganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33BWI...
Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions
A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights
Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZS0Y0 https://ift.tt/3FZS0Y0
German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments
Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rNMy5s https:/...
Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb
Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fUadv6 https://ift.t...
Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe
John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally
The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate. from BBC News - World https://...
'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway
An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean
Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rDN5Xj https://if...
Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma
Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus. from BBC News - World https:...
Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out
The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fO...
Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide
A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death. from BBC News - World https...
Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder
Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office
Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension. from BBC News - World https://i...
US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68
The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC
He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades. from BBC News - World htt...
Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world
Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33CC...
Rare twin elephants born in Kenya
Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AkzLLj ht...
'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement
The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement. from BBC News - World https...
'They probably have a low IQ'
World number two Daniil Medvedev and fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas both made it into the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. ...
Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton shows Virgil Abloh's last collection
The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rE2yH...
Essex lorry deaths: Trafficking gang ringleader jailed in Belgium
Vo Van Hong is given 15 years in prison for running a gang that trafficked some of the victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Kj3l...
Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail
Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement
Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction
Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013. fro...
Top Florida health official on leave over support for vaccination
The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his employees to get jabbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Winter Olympics: Snowboard company Burton defends working in Xinjiang
Watch as Burton China's chief executive is quizzed on operating in the troubled region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Akia6w ...
Tonga tsunami: Race for vital supplies to reach volcano-hit islands
Teams work desperately to clear ash from runways so planes can deliver food and drinking water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33PwE...
Backlash as US billionaire dismisses Uyghur abuse
Chamath Palihapitiya says he and most Americans "don't care" about alleged human rights abuse of the Uyghur minority. from B...
Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks
It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge
Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports
Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33M5BV...
Anti-vax protests: ‘Sovereign citizens’ fight UK Covid vaccine rollout
Activists with anti-vax beliefs are taking "direct action" against hospitals and schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress
Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her sanctuary famous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34T...
How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings
Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Purges and piranhas: Why we love a crazy North Korea story
North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But many stories are unfounded or blown out of proportion. from BB...
Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'
With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tvb7...
Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary
The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades
Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Wealth of world's 10 richest men doubled in pandemic, Oxfam says
Covid-19 has made the rich richer while poverty has increased, the charity Oxfam says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KhzUny https...
How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'
Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave?
China is helping Sri Lanka build a new city to rival global offshore centres. Who will it benefit? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t...
Nigeria's economy: Why people are buying sanitary pads in packs of two
A so-called "sachet economy" has emerged as high inflation makes everyday items too expensive for many. from BBC News - World ht...
What next for Djokovic after deportation?
Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia following the row over a vaccine exemption. What happens next for the Serb? from BBC News ...
Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered
BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fz6de9 ...
Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption
Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga. from BBC News - World http...
Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada
Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fz...
Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic
After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years. from BBC News - World https...
The inventor inspired by a near-death experience
He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323uo6P https://i...
Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91
The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself." from BBC News - World https:...
Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation
Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Novak Djokovic: Court to decide player's Australian Open fate
Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grounds of public interest. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica
John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A9H48H ...
Who sparked deadly violence in Kazakhstan?
Authorities are blaming "armed extremists" for the clashes, in which dozens are thought to have been killed. from BBC News - Wor...
The woman who rowed solo across the Atlantic
Tori Murden McClure almost died when she tried to row the Atlantic solo, but she went back to sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Lisbon council fined for sharing protester details with foreign embassies
City Hall shared data of protesters demonstrating in front of embassies, including Russia's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gwf...
Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m
Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33v4WY9 https://if...
Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak
The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities'
Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-cities into STEM careers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Discrimination and harassment haunt Sri Lanka's Muslims
Muslim activists say their community is facing a hostile environment after the 2019 Easter bombings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row
Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-owning past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ty...
Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy
This is first time Capitol riot defendants have been accused of seeking to "overthrow" the government. from BBC News - World htt...
US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate
The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's strategy for tackling Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://i...
London 'hitman' on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands
Muhammad Gohir Khan is accused of agreeing to kill a Pakistani military critic for £100,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zWCNp4 ...
South Africa minister tells schoolgirls to 'open books and close legs'
Phophi Ramathuba is criticised for comments she made attempting to encourage abstinence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tmV7X1 htt...
Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months
A suspension imposed last June is reversed after the networking site agrees to open a local office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
A really simple guide to China-Taiwan relations
Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3raS8yd https://i...
Nigerian NFT artist Osinachi: The work created by using a word processor
Works by Nigerian Osinachi have made him one of Africa's leading digital and crypto-artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3niA...
The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau
How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rgT1W0 ...
Playtime: Is it time we took 'play' more seriously?
New BBC documentary Why We Play uncovers some surprising benefits of play for the grown-ups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3flS7C2 ...
Hoda Muthana: Alabama IS bride loses appeal for return to US
US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the lawsuit argued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Republican McConnell slams Biden voting rights speech as 'unpresidential'
President Joe Biden had criticised opponents to his election reforms in a fiery speech on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3K...
Virginia Giuffre: What we know about Prince Andrew's accuser
What we know about the woman who has accused the British royal of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I47cET https://if...
Escaped Dutch youth offender shot dead in Belgium
The young man reportedly took two people hostage, drove over the border and opened fire on police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office
Protesters planted the cannabis in a vegetable garden near the South African president's workplace. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Palestinian man, 80, found dead after Israeli raid in West Bank
Omar Asad reportedly died following his arrest by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zPETa4...
Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?
Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33sQj...
Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West
What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zSA...
A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire?
The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and will he be back? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m
Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard
Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/334L...
The 52-year-search for a missing girl
On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zMWHmt ...
North Korea claims new hypersonic missile launch under watch of Kim Jong-un
Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country's second such launch in less than a week, state media reports. from BBC News - World https://if...
Novak Djokovic: Up to tennis star to explain PCR grey area, says Serbia PM
Ana Brnabic says it would be a clear breach of rules if the tennis star went out knowing he had Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws
The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no such threat exists. from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid: Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated Canadians
The unvaccinated represent 15% of the population, but over half of all hospital admissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3347OLV ...
Sacked belly-dancing teacher sparks Egypt debate over women's rights
Aya Yousef was sacked and divorced after she was filmed moving to music at a work social event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rbcV...
I thought Dad's pig heart transplant was delirium
David Bennett, 57, is the first person in the world to receive a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. from BBC News - World h...
How Magawa the rat was trained to detect mines
A rat which helped locate more than a 100 landmines in Cambodia has died at the age of eight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6pXAB...
Up to Novak to explain PCR grey area - Serbia PM
Ana Brnabić says it would be a clear rule breach if Novak Djokovic was out after a positive Covid test. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Saudi court orders first naming of man guilty of sexual harassment
The kingdom amended an anti-harassment law last year to allow for the public shaming of offenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
Children were 'fighting for their lives' in Bronx fire
New Yorkers are still digesting the tragedy of the city's deadliest apartment blaze in three decades. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory
The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could still be deported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfhX1...
Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane hit by train
Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on train tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zJx...
Russia downplays threat to Ukraine in Geneva talks
Russian officials tells their US counterparts that they have no plans to invade Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8UEpw htt...
Millionaire murderer Robert Durst dies in prison
The real estate heir turned fugitive unwittingly confessed to three killings on a TV crime show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f5O...
New York fire: Officials pledge support after 17 die in 'unspeakable tragedy'
There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
Covid pass protesters attack French MP Stéphane Claireaux with seaweed
Stéphane Claireaux likens the attack near his home in a French part of North America to a "stoning". from BBC News - World https...
Novak Djokovic: Judge raises concerns over tennis star's treatment by border officers
Anthony Kelly is presiding over the tennis star's challenge to the cancellation of his Australian visa. from BBC News - World https://...
Bob Saget: US actor and comedian found dead aged 65
The Full House star was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, where he was on tour, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis
Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6...
Bronx fire: 'A horrific, painful moment ' says New York City Mayor Eric Adams
At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JRvaoq https://if...
New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze
There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals
Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6S2Oq https://ift.t...
Afcon 2021: Cameroon beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in opening game
Hosts Cameroon come from behind to beat Burkina Faso in an absorbing opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations. from BBC News - World http...
Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row
Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass
The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from public areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats
Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H...
Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years
Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HNRBZI h...
Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93
Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Heavy snow leaves many dead in northern Pakistan
Would-be tourists travelled to see the unusual amount of snow but around 1,000 cars became stranded in a blizzard. from BBC News - World h...
Kazakhstan unrest: BBC witnesses apocalyptic scenes in main city
A BBC reporter sees the aftermath of protests and deadly violence in Kazakhstan's biggest city Almaty. from BBC News - World https://i...
Ahmaud Arbery: Jogger's murderers sentenced to life in prison
Three men who killed the black jogger given life sentences by judge who condemns "callous" murder. from BBC News - World https:/...
Denmark frees suspected pirates in dinghy in Gulf of Guinea
The suspects had been detained at sea in the Gulf of Guinea in November. A fourth remains in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Berlin cannibal jailed for murdering engineer
A German court finds a man guilty of murdering a man he met on an online dating site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F4JJS6 https:...
Two Haitian journalists killed in gang attack
The men were shot and burned alive on the outskirts of the capital, according to one of their employers. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Simon & Schuster employee denies he stole bestseller manuscripts
The FBI alleges Simon & Schuster employee Filippo Bernardini tried to defraud hundreds of people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Christine Mboma crowned BBC African Sports Personality of the Year
Christine Mboma, who became the first Namibian woman to win an Olympic medal, is the BBC African Sports Personality of the Year for 2021. ...
Omicron: Huge number of Covid cases on second Italy-India flight say Indian officials
Majority of passengers on two flights from Italy to Amritsar in India test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q6...
Sidney Poitier was a ground-breaking black man - Bonnie Greer
Playwright Bonnie Greer pays tribute to the acting legend Sidney Poitier, who has died at the age of 94. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Sidney Poitier: Remembering the Oscar winner and Hollywood trailblazer
We look back on the career of Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F4U0gU ...
Russian submarine hit Royal Navy warship in North Atlantic
The incident was captured by a television crew filming a documentary on board HMS Northumberland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n4...
Drone helps save cardiac arrest patient in Sweden
A defibrillator delivered by drone helped to keep a 71 year-old man alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JJAaeK https://ift.tt/3J...
Djokovic stay highlights refugee concerns at Melbourne detention hotel
People held at the detention hotel - some for years - complain of mouldy food and poor conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q...
Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention
The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star's cancelled visa. from BBC News - World https:/...
President's residence gutted as Kazakhstan clashes continue
Security forces in Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government rioters in the main city, Almaty. from BBC News - World https...
Omicron should not be called mild, warns WHO
The WHO cautions that just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising and killing people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32NCE...
Italy Covid: Bullet forces immunologist to get protection
Prof Antonella Viola is given police protection after threats are made against her and her family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
Peter Bogdanovich: The Last Picture Show director dies aged 82
The New York filmmaker was Oscar-nominated for his coming-of-age drama starring Cybill Shepherd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zFA...
'A nation in decline' - how the world saw Capitol riot
BBC reporters from China, Canada and Germany assess how the rest of the world saw America's dark day. from BBC News - World https://if...
‘Is this America?’ On duty during the Capitol riot
Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn recalls the moment he thought he may get shot by rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G0uSt4 ...
Covid-19: India records first death linked to Omicron variant
The 74-year-old man had diabetes and other comorbidities but, reports say, he was fully vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Taiwan setting up $200m Lithuania fund amid China row
China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania after Taiwan opened a de facto embassy there. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Xi'an: The messy cost of China's Covid lockdown playbook
With stories of starvation and deaths, has anything been learnt from two years of strict measures? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H...
Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night
A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kazakhstan unrest: Staff flee as protesters enter airport
Demonstrations sparked by rising fuel prices escalate, despite a state of emergency in some areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Philadelphia fire: Seven children among 13 dead in apartment blaze
Two others are injured after a blaze rips through a three-storey public housing block. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXtxmI https...
Gal Gadot says Imagine video was in poor taste
The actress and fellow Hollywood stars recorded a cover of Imagine at the beginning of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Djokovic at Australian Open: 'He might get booed when he gets on court'
Australians give their views on Novak Djokovic being able to play in the Australian Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXiMRj ht...
US actress Joan Copeland dies aged 99
The Broadway and TV star, who was also the sister of playwright Arthur Miller, died in her sleep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HG...
Paraguayan soldier killed by deer at presidential palace
The soldier was killed after approaching the deer inside the presidential gardens in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FX...
Europe's tattoo artists fear for future after EU ink ban
Thousands of chemicals are banned by EU for safety reasons, but tattooists say it will hit business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sudan coup: Sudan forces fire tear gas at protesters
Security forces use tear gas to disperse crowds as demonstrators block roads with burning tyres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f64...
Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing
Have a look at how Beijing is preparing for the Games - with a sealed off area to keep Covid out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ET...
Prosecutor drops Andrew Cuomo groping charge
Accuser is 'credible', district attorney says, but there is not enough evidence to move forward. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Donald Trump's children refuse to testify in fraud inquiry
Donald Jr and Ivanka are being asked to give evidence to a civil investigation into the family business. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Nirvana's Nevermind cover art lawsuit dismissed
Spencer Elden, who was pictured as a baby on the album cover, had alleged child pornography. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FUg8vM ...
Djokovic gets Covid jab waiver for Australian Open
Novak Djokovic says he will defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption from having a Covid-19 vaccination. from ...
David Bowie: Singer's estate sells rights to his entire body of work to WCM
Warner Chappell Music say they are "immensely proud" to be "chosen as caretakers". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil
The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMKLaE h...
Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane
The mother and baby are doing well, after airport staff found the boy during a routine check. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eIUhLV...
Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image
Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing pictures he had ever taken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Richard Leakey: Kenyan conservationist dies aged 77
The Kenyan, who died at 77, was famous for his campaigns against poaching and work on human fossils. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Bulli Bai: India app that put Muslim women up for sale is shut
This was the second recent attempt in India to harass Muslim women by "auctioning" them online. from BBC News - World https://if...
Hong Kong: Pro-democracy website Citizen News is latest to close
The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News. from BBC News - World https://if...
Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds
The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its humanitarian work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mOF...
Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape
Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash
The move comes as the indebted property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z...
EU flag removed from Arc de Triomphe after right-wing outrage
The French government denies bowing to far-right pressure over the flag at the Arc de Triomphe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qL38...
Colorado wildfire: Three people reported missing and presumed dead
A local sheriff previously said it had been a miracle no one was reported missing or dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJhf5E h...
Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19
Argentina forward Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Curry breaks own NBA three-pointer record
Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over ...
Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past
Memorial, one of the oldest civil rights groups in Russia, was uncovering uncomfortable truths for the authorities. from BBC News - World ...
In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march
When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace thei...
Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee
Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qD8Cil https:/...
2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup
The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022....
‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’
Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etHv3S https://ift.tt/3etH...
South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea
Seoul said it had asked the North, which has a shoot-on-sight policy, to protect the person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FP9ZAT ...
Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building
Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak
Two-thirds of staff at the station are infected but officials say the situation is not serious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMVT...
Kim Jong-un: North Korea to focus on economy in 2022
Kim Jong-un says the faltering economy will be the national priority as he marks 10 years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes
As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould. from BBC News - World https://ift...
India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede
Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi to mark the new year when the tragedy unfolded. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
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