Sarah Palin loses comeback bid in Alaska upset to Democrat
Democrat Mary Peltola will become the first Alaskan Native to represent the state in Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UbZuec...
Netflix's Indian Matchmaking: ‘Sima aunty’ raises eyebrows - again
The "cringeworthy" but popular Netflix show is back with a new season - and with all its old problems. from BBC News - World htt...
Ukraine war: 'I'm more scared of my new teacher than of war'
Children and parents share their concerns as just 40% of Ukrainian schools prepare to fully reopen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u...
China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang - UN report
China is accused of serious human rights violations in long-awaited report that it tried to stop being published. from BBC News - World ht...
Suellen Tennyson: Kidnapped US Catholic nun freed in Burkina Faso
Suellen Tennyson, 83, was taken hostage in the middle of the night in early April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cxpNdXO https://i...
Giant hailstones lash parts of Spain
A 20-month-old child has died and about 50 other people reported injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ulgBEa https://ift.tt/2u...
US Open: Emma Raducanu loses to Alize Cornet in New York
Emma Raducanu's return to the US Open - where she won the title as a qualifier last year - ends in a straight-set defeat by France's...
Documents 'likely concealed' at Donald Trump's Florida home - officials
They alleged agents were "explicitly prohibited" from searching a storage box at Mr Trump's mansion. from BBC News - World h...
Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91
The former president opened up the USSR but failed to prevent its collapse in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S1byzk https://...
Mikhail Gorbachev: The Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War
His efforts to democratise his country led to the fall of communism, the end of the Cold War and the break-up of the Eastern Bloc. from BB...
In pictures: The life of ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev
The ex-Soviet leader - who was one of the 20th century's most influential figures - dies age 91. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet leader aged 91
The hospital where Mikhail Gorbachev died said he had been suffering from a long and serious illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Kherson: 'Heavy fighting' as Ukraine seeks to retake Russian-held region
Military experts tell the BBC the battle for the southern region could go on for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jTsprIz htt...
UK looks to Sweden for a solution to nuclear waste
After decades of experimentation Sweden is ahead of the UK when dealing with nuclear waste. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SHWyRQN ...
Kenya fashion: The designers giving Nairobi a fashionable name
Upcycled fashion and high-end tailoring are thriving in the fashion scene of Kenya's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TqD...
Secret deals ending Britain's control in Gulf revealed
A BBC documentary shines a light on the collusions which ended Britain's empire in the Middle East. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Gadchiroli: The Indian tribal families living on a highway with animals
After floods ravaged their homes, tribal families in Maharashtra have been forced to live on a highway. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology
Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Kecik...
Moqtada al-Sadr supporters storm Iraqi palace after he retires
Moqtada al-Sadr supporters storm Iraq's presidential palace after the powerful Shia cleric retires. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Bike protest takes over German motorway
The demonstrators are calling for more environmentally friendly transport options. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BrUm8VQ https://i...
The Palestinians facing mass eviction in the West Bank
Fears mount among more than 1,000 Palestinians that Israel’s army will force them to leave their homes in the occupied West Bank. from BBC...
Venus and Serena Williams' coach: "We changed history"
Champion tennis coach Rick Macci shares the moment he first saw the sisters play. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YxRkmKo https://if...
From Maruti to Amul: Five brands that shaped India after independence
The homegrown brands that have found their way into the homes and hearts of millions of Indians. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co....
Roland Mesnier: Former White House pastry chef dies at 78
French chef Roland Mesnier produced delicacies for five US presidents over 27 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fESmQ6Y https:/...
Artemis: Nasa ready to launch new era of Moon exploration
The clock is counting down to the debut flight of the rocket that will send people back to the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tunisia racism: 'I lost the will to leave my home'
Black Tunisians tell the BBC about racism traumas, as an MP worries about advancement of black rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australia: Scott Morrison saga casts scrutiny on Queen's representative
The governor-general has been dragged into a backlash over ex-PM Scott Morrison's secret ministries. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Electricity and drought killing white storks
The extreme heat this summer has exacerbated the many hazards, leading to a sudden spike in deaths in Hungary. from BBC News - World https...
Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists
Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OTs0u7g https:...
Serbia-Kosovo ID document row settled, says EU
Tensions have been rising over disagreements including the movement of citizens across the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hN...
Shaquille O'Neal backs Australian Indigenous vote
The former basketball star backs Australia's bid to increase Indigenous voices in parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wXQ...
Salman Rushdie: Did a ‘chance’ airport meeting lead to fatwa?
Two British imams met an Iranian minister hours before the decree calling for the author’s death, was issued in 1989. from BBC News - Worl...
Apollo Remastered: One man's mission to show us the Moon
One man's quest to present the historic Moon missions in a way that befits their importance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0cjK...
Turkish singer Gulsen arrested over religious schools joke
Critics say the high-profile arrest is a bid by President Erdogan to consolidate support ahead of elections. from BBC News - World https:/...
Ukraine war round-up: Russia burns off its excess gas and war memorial torn down
Image appears to show a plant burning unsellable gas and Latvia removes a controversial Soviet-era monument. from BBC News - World https:/...
Australia drug bust: Largest-ever crystal meth haul found in marble
The "staggering" amount of drugs was hidden in marble and imported from the Middle East, police say. from BBC News - World https...
California to ban sales of petrol-only vehicles by 2035
The biggest state in the US has moved faster than the federal government to tighten emission rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R...
Search for trapped Mexico miners could take almost a year - relatives
Relatives say they have been told it could take up to 11 months to reach 10 miners in a flooded colliery. from BBC News - World https://if...
Nato investigates hacker sale of missile firm data
Hackers are selling classified documents online after obtaining data belonging to missile maker MBDA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Latvia brings down World War II memorial
Riga, the capital city of Latvia, has dismantled a World War II monument in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - ...
Angola election: Ruling MPLA party looks set to hold off Unita challenge
Nearly complete results show the MPLA has won elections but Unita is likely to contest the results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x...
Trump: Judge orders release of redacted search court papers
A redacted version of the affidavit used to justify the Mar-a-Lago investigation will be released on Friday. from BBC News - World https:/...
Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drone: Why African states are buying them
Togo is the latest country to buy the drones, which have proven their usefulness around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yu...
Kobe Bryant's widow awarded $16m leaked crash photos payout
Vanessa Bryant was suing LA County for emotional distress over photos from the 2020 crash site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kRSyA...
Ter Apel: Dutch investigate baby death at asylum centre
Officials are investigating possible contributing factors, including available care and living conditions. from BBC News - World https://i...
On call with Italy's horseback doctor
Dr Roberto Anfosso and Ambra make house calls around the village of La Morra in the Piedmont region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ukraine war: Russia railway station strike kills 22, injures dozens
A deadly attack on passenger carriages and a warning of disaster mark six months since Russia's invasion. from BBC News - World https:...
Band stuck in Calais queue perform surprise gig
Drivers were treated to a makeshift jazzy concert as they waited in lengthy queues at the French border. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hamilton: US church apologies for modified rendition of hit musical
A Texas church announces it will pay damages for an unauthorised, Bible-themed Hamilton rewrite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9P7O...
Somalia and al-Shabab: The struggle to defeat the militants
The weekend's deadly hotel siege served as a reminder that the militants remain a potent threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ukraine war: Kyiv counts cost of fragile independence
As Ukrainians mark 31 years of independence, the threat they face from Moscow will test their spirit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Rayshard Brooks: No charges in police killing that sparked protests
The 27-year-old was shot after a struggle with two officers who were trying to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EZHg7zv h...
Dinosaur tracks from 113m years ago exposed by severe drought
Around 60 tracks from the predator Acrocanthosaurus have been revealed for the first time in 22 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Missing baby girls: Is India’s skewed sex ratio at birth getting better?
For years, widely-held cultural beliefs have meant far more boys were born in India than girls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nNIkK...
Front line frontmen: Antytila, the rock band fighting Russia
Members of one of Ukraine’s top rock bands, Antytila, are among thousands of civilians fighting against Russia. from BBC News - World http...
Spain: Gunman euthanised before he can stand trial
The man had begged to be euthanised after being partially paralysed in a police shootout in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3S...
Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count
Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9...
Iconic Winston Churchill photo vanishes from Canada hotel
Photographer Yousuf Karsh famously plucked a cigar from Churchill's mouth to capture the famous image. from BBC News - World https://i...
India and Pakistan: Tales of partition trauma bringing families closer
Grandchildren of partition survivors on how stories about the traumatic event have affected them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MRT...
Hungary's weather chief sacked over wrong forecast
A mistaken forecast saw the postponement of a huge fireworks display planned to celebrate a national day. from BBC News - World https://if...
Texas flash floods leaves cars almost underwater
Parts of the Dallas, Texas area received a summer's worth of rain overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lis0NZX https://ift...
Moment superyacht sinks off the coast of Italy
All passengers and crew were rescued before the 40-metre vessel disappeared into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HzCjh7r ht...
Cameroon's Bamenda, where only the coffin trade is booming
The once thriving city of Bamenda has been destroyed by fighting between secessionists and Cameroon's government. from BBC News - Worl...
Can a sleepy Japanese town become Asia's Silicon Valley?
A school for tech entrepreneurs will open its doors in April 2023 in the Tokushima town of Kamiyama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why are these Americans turning in (some of) their guns?
When police in Texas offered to buy back unwanted firearms, gun owners of all kinds showed up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DfmtF2...
Melting glaciers: Germany's 'could disappear' in 15 years
Glaciologist Christoph Mayer thinks Germany's five alpine glaciers could melt within 15 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CJ...
Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have documented their first season
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the real-life stars of Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary series about their first season as football cl...
Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Usyk beats Joshua to stay world heavyweight champ
Briton Anthony Joshua's bid to recapture the unified heavyweight titles ends in disappointment as Oleksandr Usyk produces a terrific per...
Greece promotes smaller islands over Mykonos and Corfu
Greece promotes its lesser-known holiday destinations, but do locals embrace the trend? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uOoHWXb http...
Pondoland: South Africa's cannabis growers left behind by legalisation plans
South Africa is on the brink of legalising cannabis, but many traditional growers feel left out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xfr6...
Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa
In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it's a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music. from BBC News - World https:...
Al-Shabab: Somali forces claim end to deadly 30-hour hotel siege
At least 12 people were killed after al-Shabab militants took hostages in the popular Mogadishu hotel. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
New Zulu King crowned in South Africa
Thousands gather for the traditional Zulu coronation, which saw Misuzulu ka Zwelithini become king. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T...
Climate change forces indigenous islanders in Panama to relocate
Magdalena MartÃnez tells the BBC how she feels about leaving the island she grew up on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HgeKvoF http...
Mogadishu hotel attack: Two car bombs and gunfire reported
Police say explosives were detonated outside the Hayat Hotel, before attackers entered and opened fire. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid in China: Hippo, fish and crabs get PCR tests
Officials in the city of Xiamen have ordered PCR tests for seafood after some 40 people got Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bz...
Sweden: Man dies in shooting at Malmo shopping centre
It comes as Sweden gears up for an election in which gun violence is at the top of voters' concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Al-Shabab: Islamist militants attack hotel in Somali capital
The militant group Al-Shabab says it is "shooting everyone" at the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 August 2022
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y2MijFd https://ift.tt/y2Mij...
Manjula Patel: The 85-year-old India-origin chef wowing a UK town
Manjula Patel serves traditional Gujarati vegetarian dishes at her popular restaurant, Manju's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7...
What we do and don't know about the FBI search of Trump's home
Agents took classified documents from the former president's home as part of an unprecedented investigation. from BBC News - World htt...
Bolsonaro: Brazil's president attempts to grab heckler's phone
A YouTuber films himself shouting insults at Bolsonaro before nearly losing his phone to the president. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ukraine war: Damage to nuclear plant would be suicide - UN chief
António Guterres makes the warning during a summit with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Lviv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fPQF7wx...
Pope rules out sexual misconduct probe of Canadian cardinal
A complaint was filed to the Vatican last year alleging misconduct by Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Europe storms: Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy
Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy in violent storms after weeks of heat and drought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u...
Salma al-Shehab: Concern for Saudi student jailed for 34 years over tweets
Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University PhD student, called for reforms and the release of activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B1Z...
Liz Cheney vs Donald Trump: Why it's not over yet
Liz Cheney just got trounced by a Trump-backed candidate - but the ex-president's critic isn't going away. from BBC News - World h...
Kabul mosque attack: 'Many casualties feared'
A local hospital says five children, including a seven-year-old, are among those injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xixgye2 ht...
R. Kelly trial: Singer has dark side hidden from public - prosecutor
The singer faces charges of child pornography and obstructing justice in his second federal trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9B...
TikTok to teach influencers about US mid-term election rules
The platform says it is to do more to ensure influencers understand that it prohibits paid political ads. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bag thief caught on live TV in Barcelona
He was tracked down after stealing a bag in the background of a live interview on the beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XlouryY ...
Mariah Carey 'Queen of Christmas' trademark attempt prompts backlash
The singer's attempt to trademark the title causes a dispute with other Christmas-associated stars. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Polio vaccine in Pakistan: Two policemen guarding vaccinators shot dead
Gunmen kill police guarding a vaccination team in the latest local incident of anti-vaccine violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Lebanese man who held bank staff hostage to access savings released
Many Lebanese praised Bassam Hussein after he took hostages in an attempt to access his savings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wSvm...
Liz Cheney: Republican Trump critic faces election battle in Wyoming
Liz Cheney's top challenger was picked by Donald Trump, illustrating the competing sides of the party. from BBC News - World https://i...
Body found in world's highest battlefield 38 years on
Chandrashekhar Harbola went missing in the Siachen glacier - the world's highest battlefield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7yS...
Afghan contractors: 'I wish I'd never worked for the UK government'
Afghan contractors left behind when the Taliban seized power tell the BBC they feel betrayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P19vfz4...
Trump warrant: Prosecutors oppose releasing search evidence
Prosecutors said making their affidavit public could cause "irreparable damage" to their inquiry. from BBC News - World https://...
Sacheen Littlefeather: Oscars apologises to actress after 50 years
Sacheen Littlefeather rejected the award on Marlon Brando's behalf over representation in film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4...
Rudy Giuliani is target of Georgia election investigation
The ex-New York mayor, due to testify this week, dismissed the inquiry as politically motivated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jneE...
Egypt church fire: Triplets and twins among 15 children killed
Details are emerging about some of the 15 children who died in Sunday's blaze at a Coptic church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mar-a-Lago: FBI warns of increased threats after Trump search
A memo to law enforcement notes an uptick in "threats and acts of violence" since the Mar-a-Lago search. from BBC News - World h...
Norway bridge collapse: Drivers of two vehicles rescued
The drivers of two vehicles have been rescued after a bridge collapsed into water in the south of Norway. from BBC News - World https://if...
Guayaquil: Ecuador blast 'declaration of war' by gangs
A state of emergency is declared in the port city of Guayaquil after another wave of gang-related crime. from BBC News - World https://ift...
From Kabul and beyond, a year of Taliban rule in Afghanistan
Lyse Doucet reports from Afghanistan on what the Taliban's takeover has meant for its people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4UQ...
Mangrove forests: How 40 million Australian trees died of thirst
The mass loss of trees in 2015 provides important lessons for the future, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8npsK7H ht...
The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage
With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bay...
Partition: Why was British India divided 75 years ago?
Britain left India 75 years ago and the country became two separate states, India and Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MVzUx...
Letter from Africa: How racism haunts black people in Italy
The murder of a Nigerian vendor has shaken a community in Italy, writes Ismail Einashe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V3WLw4q http...
Independence Day: How Chicago Radio became the voice of India's freedom
For two decades, Mumbai-based Chicago Radio became synonymous with India's freedom struggle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xU2L...
Marshall Islands: Covid-19 cases surge
Cases in the Marshall Islands have surged not long after the first community spread was confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CE...
Tropical Storm Meari leaves trail of devastation in central Japan
Aerial video shows the extent of damage after some areas saw 50% more rain than expected in a month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ukraine says it has taken out vital bridge in occupied Kherson
Ukrainian forces attacked the bridge as part of its counter-offensive in the occupied Kherson region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Renewable energy: The 'kite' that pulls energy out of the sky
A company in Norway has developed an innovative "kite" that turns wind into electricity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zl...
Tonnes of dead fish found in river on German-Polish border
Authorities suspect a toxic substance is to blame, but the cause of the mass death is still unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Evacuated twice in a summer as France's fires burn
"We've never known a summer like this," says the mayor of one town threatened by wildfires. from BBC News - World https://if...
Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder
The man suspected of attacking author Salman Rushdie is remanded without bail after a court appearance. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India independence to tsunami: Meet Indians named after historic events
The BBC met six Indians who were named after landmark events that unfolded during their birth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EGL6ig...
In pictures: Defying Mozambican jihadists to go to school
Riding motorbike taxis has become a lifeline for young men fleeing Mozambique's Islamist insurgency. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Montenegro: Gunman kills 10 after family dispute
Three members of the same family were killed - the gunman was shot dead by a civilian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GqumTyU https...
Anne Heche dies: 'We have lost a bright light'
The Donnie Brasco actress is legally dead, a representative says, after a car crash in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S...
Trump search warrant: FBI took top secret documents from Mar-a-Lago
The items removed include over 20 boxes, binders of photos, and a clemency letter for Roger Stone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s5...
Ukraine war: Moscow's next step, nuclear plant warning and clean-up raves
Nuclear plant shelling could be "worse than Chernobyl" and young people mix cleaning and techno. from BBC News - World https://i...
The librarian who defied the Taliban
Wahida Amiri became one of the leading voices against the Taliban's assault on women's rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Donald Trump: Justice Department seeks to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The FBI searched Mr Trump's Florida home on Monday - the unsealed warrant could reveal why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RSUEl...
Disabled children abused in Ukraine's orphanages, warns UN
The statement comes after a BBC News investigation uncovered widespread abuse in orphanages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sga1rFB ...
Japan dolphin: Two more swimmers bitten
It is the latest in a string of beach attacks this summer - all believed to involve the same creature. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kenya elections 2022: While Kenya waits, unfounded election claims spread
Some online users in Kenya have been sharing misleading claims about the results and the voting process. from BBC News - World https://ift...
German army reserve officer on trial over claims of spying for Russia
The reserve officer is accused of passing information to Russia between 2014 and 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F7tku4G https...
Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We're kept at gunpoint by Russians
"Soldiers are everywhere," says one worker at Zaporizhzhia. "Everyone is kept at gunpoint." from BBC News - World http...
Uttar Pradesh: India son helping rape survivor mum fight for justice
She was raped in 1994 when she was 12. The son born out of the assault is now helping her quest for justice. from BBC News - World https:/...
From Dos Santos to Mugabe - the burial disputes over ex-leaders
From José Eduardo dos Santos to Robert Mugabe, disputes have broke out over burials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PMmdrDc https:/...
Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports
Competitive gaming may soon be added to the Commonwealth Games programme, after a successful test event in Birmingham. from BBC News - Wor...
Ukraine war: Crimea airbase badly damaged, satellite images show
New pictures show extensive damage to buildings and warplanes after explosions hit the Russian base. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Panamanian politician posts SOS after crashing in jungle
Dimitri Flores posts video from the scene with the remains of his helicopter visible in the background. from BBC News - World https://ift....
French freediver breaks deep dive world record
Arnaud Jerald took 3 minutes and 34 seconds to complete the dive during the Vertical Blue competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Laal Singh Chaddha: How Aamir Khan adapted Forrest Gump to Bollywood
The actor's remake of the Hollywood blockbuster is Bollywood's most ambitious adaptation yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Will an FBI 'raid' supercharge Trump?
As supporters urge him to run for president again, the search on Mar-a-Lago has lit a match for Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Cuban fuel depot fire spreads to third tank
A fire which started after lighting struck a oil depot in Matanzas, Cuba, continues to spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yaX2ZU...
Crimea beachgoers run after airfield explosion
Russia has played down the series of explosions at a military airfield in the area it annexed from Ukraine in 2014. from BBC News - World ...
Drought leaves boats stranded on dried-up river bed along French-Swiss border
Stretches of River Doubs on the French-Swiss border are parched after severe droughts hit western Europe. from BBC News - World https://if...
FBI executes search warrant on Trump's Florida home
The former US president says that federal agents broke into a safe at his Palm Beach resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qi0OPk5 ...
Bolivia's 'death road' becomes wildlife haven
Wildlife and greenery have flourished on the infamous route linking Bolivia's capital with the Amazon rainforest. from BBC News - Worl...
China housing crisis: The people living in unfinished apartments
China’s massive economy is being threatened by a crisis in the real estate market. As developers spiral into debt, some people have decided ...
Ahmaud Arbery: Three sentenced for hate crimes over jogger's murder
The men - who are already serving life sentences for murder - are given additional federal sentences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Russia halts US inspections of nuclear arsenal under New START treaty
Russia "temporarily" suspends nuclear warhead inspections under the New START treaty with the US. from BBC News - World https://...
Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73
The British-born star was best known for playing Sandy in smash-hit musical Grease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qACXjMP https://...
Russia using Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as army base - Ukraine
Officials say Russia has been launching artillery attacks from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Commonwealth Games: Stories from cricket's last appearance at the Games
The behind-the-scenes story of cricket's last appearance at the Commonwealth Games, as told by the players themselves. from BBC News -...
Extreme drought: Dried-up Italian river reveals unexploded WWII bomb
Extreme drought and historic heat have caused the River Po's water levels to drop dramatically. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S...
Colombia: New left-wing leader wants global drugs rethink
President Gustavo Petro is demanding a new global strategy to tackle his nation's drugs industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Anti-abortion Gen Zers see cause as social justice
Anti-abortion Gen-Z activists think their fight isn't at odds with the generational theme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eOEIv5...
Kenya election 2022: Charts that explain the nation
The BBC tracks the crucial issues facing Kenyans as the country chooses a new president on 9 August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The newborns fighting for survival in Afghanistan
The BBC visits a maternity ward where mothers are forced to share beds and have no access to pain relief. from BBC News - World https://if...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu great Leandro Lo shot in head in Sao Paulo club
The athlete has been declared brain dead and police say the suspect is on the run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OQt9ub5 https://i...
Ukraine war: Four more grain ships leave Ukraine as hopes grow for export stability
Four vessels leave Ukrainian ports via a safe maritime corridor set up under a deal with Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xAiz...
France whale: Lost mammal stuck in River Seine to get vitamin boost
The visibly malnourished all-white beluga has been stuck 70km north of Paris since at least Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Uganda LGBT rights: Government shuts down key advocacy group
Sexual Minorities Uganda (Smug) decried the move as a 'witch hunt' targeting the LGBT community. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Hamida Banu: Missing India woman found in Pakistan 'can't wait to go home'
Hamida Banu had been trafficked to Pakistan 20 years ago by an agent promising her a job in Dubai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5l...
Macro photography: The hidden world of garden insects
Macro photographer Geraint Radford says insects have a bad reputation, but they're "funny". from BBC News - World https://if...
Taiwan: US hits out at 'irresponsible' China amid attack rehearsal claims
The US has accused Beijing of "provocative" actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack. from BBC News - World https://i...
Lightning strike causes major fire at Cuban fuel depot
Dozens are injured and 17 firefighters are missing as the battle continues to get the fire under control. from BBC News - World https://if...
Biden tests negative for Covid after 'rebound' case - doctor
The US president will stay in isolation until he has a second negative test, his doctor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mCENjJg...
US fireman finds 10 dead in house blaze are his family
The victims of the early-morning house fire in Pennsylvania ranged in age from five to 79. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z4IRvws h...
Partition: My journey to the ‘place no-one spoke of’
Sparsh's family fled in terror 75 years ago - it wasn't spoken about until his grandfather agreed to talk. from BBC News - World h...
Uganda: I was forced to leave idyllic childhood home
Nisha Popat looks back 50 years to when dictator Idi Amin forced her family out of Uganda from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ysFLe4g ht...
Why Australia will work harder to build ties with Indonesia
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Mariupolchanka FC: The women's football team under siege in Ukraine
As England celebrate their Euros win, the women of Mariupol FC in Ukraine simply dream of playing again. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Alex Jones must pay $50m for Sandy Hook hoax claim
The parents of a child killed in the attack said they had endured harassment and emotional distress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kenya election 2022: How a murder haunts the poll
The 2017 killing of the official in charge of voting technology still torments the electoral commission. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Haryana: India's 'most wanted' who acted in 28 films and hid for 30 years
The case went cold after the man disappeared following a botched robbery and murder in 1992. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7V8snJS ...
Brittney Griner: US urges Russia to accept deal to free jailed basketball star
The US says it has a "serious proposal" for Moscow that would secure the release of the basketball star. from BBC News - World h...
Alex Jones to pay damages for Sandy Hook hoax claim
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay $4.1m after falsely claiming the school shooting was a hoax from BBC News - World https://if...
France mulls rescue plan for beluga whale stranded in River Seine
Experts are puzzled as to why the animal has strayed so far south from its natural habitat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iVPq5Hw ...
Monkeypox: US declares outbreak a public health emergency
The decision is expected to speed up the distribution of vaccines, treatments and federal resources. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Where does Taiwan crisis leave Biden's China policy?
Nancy Pelosi's visit was an explosive development in a brittle relationship. Many risks lie ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook school shooting was '100% real'
Parents of a child who was killed are seeking millions in a defamation trial against the radio host. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Assam: Muslims falsely accused of waging ‘flood jihad’
Why have members of Assam’s Muslim community been blamed for recent floods in the state? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tJF5UdE htt...
The Nigerians worried about a bill to outlaw cross-dressing
LGBTQ+ Nigerians fear what might happen if a proposal to ban cross-dressing is adopted by parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
All-women team breaks record rowing to Hawaii
The friends, who had no prior experience of ocean rowing, beat last year's record holders from the UK. from BBC News - World https://i...
Ayman al-Zawahiri: How US strike could kill al-Qaeda leader - but not his family
Extremely precise missile use and study of Zawahiri's habits were key to the targeted US killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Stephen King testifies against merger of publishing giants
The cult author said claims the tie-up would not hinder competition were "a little bit ridiculous". from BBC News - World https:...
Abortion: Georgia offers tax credits for six-week-old foetuses
Georgia residents can now claim embryos "with a detectable human heartbeat" as dependents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ukraine war: First grain ship out of Ukraine reaches Turkish waters
It is the first grain shipment to leave Ukraine by sea since Russia began blockading its ports in February. from BBC News - World https://...
How Kenya's leader has split his people over poll
The outgoing president's decision to back his one-time rival in elections has caused huge controversy. from BBC News - World https://i...
Al-Qaeda leader dies in US drone strike - reports
The White House says President Joe Biden will give details of the operation in the next few hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iE...
China could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan - US
US officials say China may fire missiles near Taiwan if top lawmaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Guy Reffitt: Capitol rioter turned in by son gets 87 months in prison
The alleged far-right militia recruiter was turned in by his teenage son after the attack on Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nuclear annihilation just one miscalculation away, UN chief warns
Luck that has protected the world from nuclear war may not last as tensions rocket, the UN warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nsv...
Aliku Ogorchukwu: Wife of Nigerian killed in Italy demands justice
The wife of the 39-year-old, whose killing was filmed in broad daylight, says her heart is aching. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z3...
Ukraine war: Britons held by rebels in Ukraine to stand trial
The three Britons, who were captured by pro-Russian forces, are accused of being mercenaries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ij1CNFs...
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