Itaewon crush: Five friends went out for Halloween; only two came home
Seoul's funeral homes are now filled with the bodies of young people and their heartbroken parents. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US court blocks Penguin merger with Simon & Schuster
US District Judge Florence Pan said the deal could "substantially" lessen competition in the market. from BBC News - World https...
Ukraine war: Tales of endurance and hardship as winter looms
Ukrainian civilians and troops paint a picture of endurance and hardship as winter approaches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v8M3hJ...
Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine
Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World ht...
US midterms: The $6bn election advert spending spree
The two parties have focused on very different issues. Katty Kay decodes their campaign messages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eof...
Brazil election: A moment in history as Lula returns
The leftist who led Brazil in 2003-2011 makes a dramatic return - but unity may prove elusive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sOjPet...
Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts
The billionaire completed his takeover of the platform, bringing to an end months of legal wrangling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nigeria floods: 'I have nowhere to go'
More than a million people are homeless after some of the worst flooding the country has ever seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e...
Brazil elections: Cheers and tears as Lula beats Bolsonaro
Supporters of the left-wing leader erupt with joy as Bolsonaro fails to win a second term in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b...
Telangana’s ambitious palm oil strategy to help India reduce import
The Telangana state government is investing heavily in the crop, but experts remain sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8kd0PH...
Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises
Distraught parents demand answers after at least 157 children died from acute kidney injury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WrkHMO3 ...
Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train
The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/inFM...
Chennai: The Indian man who makes quirky bicycles from scraps
The unique bicycles designed and made by Rajendran from Tamil Nadu state can make anyone stop and stare. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?
Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents. from BBC News - World https://if...
Seoul crush witnesses describe 'out of control' scene
Two 21-year-olds say the sight of first-aiders treating crowds was like something out of a film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXdr...
'Something terrible is happening'
Crowds of revellers pour into a narrow street in the Itaewon district, causing a deadly crush. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nXfcFK...
Meet the designers with learning disabilities
A design agency in Barcelona has creatives with learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SvL1...
South Korea: Droves of revellers leave area after deadly Seoul crush
Footage shows rescue workers at the scene in Seoul as crowds of revellers leave the bustling area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bq...
South Korea Halloween crush: Video shows panic as crowd surges
Halloween revellers are seen struggling in huge crowds as emergency services attend the scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WGEiM1...
Trapped in Saudi Arabia: A mother's fight to free her daughter
Carly took her daughter to Saudi Arabia to visit her father. Three years later, she's still there. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Israel's far right advance in polls as election looms
Ultranationalist parties could shape Israel's political future, as the country prepares to vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Catherine Cortez Masto: Will Latinos sink the first US Latina senator?
As living costs rise, Nevada's Latinos may be poised to vote out Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Arshad Sharif: Mystery over killing of Pakistani journalist in Kenya
Why did Kenyan police officers shoot dead Arshad Sharif, one of Pakistan's most prominent journalists? from BBC News - World https://i...
Qatar 2022: Why are people protesting about the World Cup host?
World Cup host Qatar is receiving complaints over its human rights record and laws on homosexuality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Week in pictures: 22-28 October 2022
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MYqJPh7 https:...
Freedom Convoy: Police dealt with 'inhuman circumstances', inquiry hears
A inquiry is hearing testimony over Canada's use of emergency powers to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests. from BBC News - World h...
Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy
The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Aqnpk9t ht...
Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter
One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover
Twitter's chief executive and finance boss are reportedly ousted as the tycoon acquires the social media platform. from BBC News - Wor...
How Brazil's election campaign turned ugly
From disputed polls to "conspirituality", round two of Brazil's presidential election has split society. from BBC News - Wor...
Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami
Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KH4q...
Lee Jae-yong: Samsung appoints convicted heir to top job
Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of bribery and embezzlement before being granted a presidential pardon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Bruce Lehrmann: Australian parliament rape trial aborted over juror 'misconduct'
A jury has been dismissed after "misconduct" during deliberations in a trial that has shocked Australia. from BBC News - World h...
Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban
Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xsp...
Sudan: 'No-one to intervene' for woman sentenced to stoning
A lack of government ministers in Sudan hinders attempts to prevent a woman being stoned to death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kf...
The impact of Iran's uprising beyond its borders
Tensions in Iraqi Kurdistan are high, following several missile and drone attacks in the region from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. from...
Indonesian woman's body found inside python, say reports
A police chief said the woman's body appeared to be largely intact when it was found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/udhErfM ht...
Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank
Some Covid help was not targeted enough and the same is happening with energy bills, its president says. from BBC News - World https://ift...
China accused of illegal police stations in Netherlands
A Dutch media report says China is running an undeclared police operation to pressure dissidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jt...
COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report
Leading medical experts call for action ahead of a major climate conference next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/891TMP0 http...
Iran protests: How countries are punishing the morality police
The force is accused of abusing Iranian women who it thinks do not wear the hijab properly enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zZ...
Nedd Brockmann: The man who ran across Australia in 47 days
Nedd Brockmann ran 3,953 km (2,456 miles), inspired a nation and raised millions for charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KoICsb9...
Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine
The letter, calling for the US to negotiate directly with Russia, provoked backlash within the party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Inflation: Why Canada grocers are accused of 'greedflation'
Nearly 80% of Canadians blame grocers for higher food prices, but economists say it's complicated. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
What is a ‘dirty bomb’ and why does Russia claim Ukraine might use one?
Russia’s defence minister has made claims that Ukraine could explode a 'dirty bomb'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0QZEFC1 ...
World leaders welcome Rishi Sunak as UK's next PM
Leaders and commentators around the world welcomed Mr Sunak as the UK's next prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L1w9...
Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67
US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5hKNLgM https:...
Ukraine round-up: Defence of Kherson and 'dirty bomb'
Ukraine says Russia is beefing up its defence of Kherson, and Nato dismisses Russia's claim about a Ukrainian "dirty bomb". ...
US charges alleged Chinese spies in telecoms probe case
US officials believe China tried to obstruct an investigation, steal technology and intimidate dissidents. from BBC News - World https://i...
St Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting
Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning. from BBC News - World https...
Chad protests: How have things got to this point?
Following nationwide protests, reporter Ishaq Khalid explains how Chad has got to this point. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tvc3jzW...
Korean Air crash: Plane overruns runway in bad weather
A Korean Air plane overran on the runway while landing at Mactan-Cebu International Airport in the Philippines. from BBC News - World http...
Rugby League World Cup: Lebanon 32-14 Ireland - Five-try Cedars beat Wolfhounds
Lebanon are in pole position to make the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals after a 32-14 win over Ireland. from BBC News - World https...
Brazil politician throws grenades at police in Rio de Janeiro state
Bolsonaro ally Roberto Jefferson injures two police officers who came to his house to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Id9...
US midterms predictions: The top US Senate races to watch
In a Senate split 50-50 between two parties, every race counts. Here are the six closest ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ud0Api...
Ukraine war: Kyiv denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims
Kyiv says Russia may be planning provocations with conventional explosives with radioactive material. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health
As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PUna6W...
Politburo Standing Committee: Who are the men that rule China now?
The Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party makes up the country's power centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qzYC...
How the first report from Belsen concentration camp shocked the world
In April 1945, the BBC’s Richard Dimbleby was the first reporter to enter the liberated Belsen concentration camp. from BBC News - World ...
Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support
About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora. from BBC News - World https:...
Cost of living: Why more Australians are giving up their pets
The cost of pet food has soared in Australia due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C7ywOdH https:...
Your pictures on the theme of 'empty spaces'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FektKPw https://ift.tt/FektKPw
Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?
The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78
Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78. from BBC News...
Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain
The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ijzsw...
Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress
The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K7uL...
Hu Jintao: Former China leader led out of Party Congress meeting
Hu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A2...
Jair Bolsonaro: Why the world is watching Brazil's election
Some say the future of the largest rainforest in the world depends on who becomes Brazil's president. from BBC News - World https://if...
Money rains on highway after Chile burglary
A shop burglary in Chile ended in a car chase and money showering onto a highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ET23vnI https://if...
Donald Trump subpoena: His four biggest legal problems
It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https:...
Ukraine war: 'I'd rather go to jail than fight in Ukraine', Russian man says
Russia has mobilised many thousands of men to fight in Ukraine. But Mikhail Ashichev refuses to go. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A...
Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee
If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JE5MWH...
Deepfaked: ‘They put my face on a porn video’
Campaigner Kate Isaacs describes the horror of seeing her face digitally edited into an adult film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H...
Europe faces tough decisions over nuclear power
With high energy prices and disrupted gas supplies, European nations consider more nuclear power plants. from BBC News - World https://ift...
China Covid: The politics driving the hellish lockdowns
Parts of Beijing are now being locked down as China's Communist Party holds a historic Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Italy on verge of new government despite row
Far-right Giorgia Meloni could be sworn in as PM soon, despite a row with ally Silvio Berlusconi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pEu...
Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel
Hans Niemann is suing rival grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others, after they accused him of cheating. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ukraine war: Iranian drone experts 'on the ground' in Crimea - US
Tehran has experts on the ground in Crimea helping with drone attacks on Ukraine, the White House says. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure
News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world. from BBC News ...
Mashki Gate: Stunning ancient rock carvings found in Iraq
Archaeologists in Mosul made the discovery while reconstructing a site destroyed by IS militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9u8...
Liam Hampson: Australian rugby league player found dead in Spanish club
Liam Hampson's family say they are "heartbroken" after he suffered an accident in Barcelona. from BBC News - World https://i...
Trump questioned in court over rape accuser's defamation case
The former president's lawyer says he "set the record straight" over a writer's sex assault allegation. from BBC News - ...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Nasa shows how a war zone faded from space
Images of nights skies show power supplies disappearing in Ethiopia as a humanitarian crisis bites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H...
Amazon's Jeff Bezos in economy warning: 'Batten down hatches'
With economic gloom on the US's horizon, the tech giant's boss points out warning signals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/It...
Joe Biden's unusual fight to bring down gas prices
The US president has gone to unusual lengths to try to rein in the price of fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ucqgW9p https://if...
Israel’s balancing act over Ukraine grows trickier after drone strikes
Israel has refrained from providing Ukraine with weapons in a bid to maintain relations with Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ethiopia civil war: Hyenas scavenge on corpses as Tigray forces retreat
Horrific accounts from a brutal war in Ethiopia that has left tens of thousands dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4sqZDBM https:...
What these buzzwords say about Xi's China
Party propaganda offers clues to one of the country's most powerful leaders in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9ucQxe8 ...
Florida flesh-eating illness cases spike after Hurricane Ian
Florida has recorded a record number of cases of the lethal bacteria that lurks in salty floodwaters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ukraine war: Russia admits Kherson 'tense' under shelling
The Russian army chief in Ukraine says Ukrainian shelling is causing many supply problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q9FnQJI h...
Ukraine round-up: Kyiv strikes and German spy chief fired
The capital Kyiv is hit again and President Zelensky says 30% of power stations have been destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US midterms: Record turnout as early voting starts in Georgia
The state is home to some of the country's most closely-watched races ahead of November's midterms. from BBC News - World https://...
Paris murder: Killing of Lola, 12, sparks immigration row in France
Grief and outrage over the killing of 12-year-old Lola turns to debate over the suspect's migrant status. from BBC News - World https:...
Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban
The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty". from BBC News - W...
Thunberg: I don't want to go into politics
The teenage activist says the world of politics is toxic and she never intended being the face of a global movement. from BBC News - World...
Emiliano Sala: 'A tragic plane crash; a stain on football's reputation'
Emiliano Sala's plane crash death shocked the football world. We've since learned the extent to which that world shaped his path. ...
Fuel protests in more than 90 countries, BBC analysis
People are protesting around the world against food and petrol price rises, BBC research finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PYgHu...
Ukraine prisoner of war: 'I ask God that he doesn't get tortured'
The family of Leonid Yevseyev, a Ukrainian prisoner of war, still hope for his safe return. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AXxrIG3 ...
How Iran state TV tries to control story of protests
Iran's state-run media puts forward a very different narrative of the protests from what is being shared on social media. from BBC New...
Kevin Spacey denies sex abuse claim during testimony at his trial
The actor is on trial in New York over an allegation he touched a 14-year-old boy at a party in 1986. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ukraine war round-up: A drone attack and a fire engine delivery
Russia dive-bombs Kyiv with drones and UK firefighters deliver engines for their Ukrainian colleagues. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kyiv drone strike: Explosions damage building
Smoke can be seen rising from a building in the central district of Ukraine's capital on Monday morning. from BBC News - World https:/...
Ukraine war: Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes
Several explosions were heard in the city on Monday, one week after a barrage of Russian strikes on Ukraine. from BBC News - World https:/...
Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked
A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster. from BBC News - Wor...
Somalia drought: The moment a two-year-old dies from hunger
Andrew Harding reports on one family’s agonising loss in Somalia amid growing fears of a famine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7uY1...
How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable
The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cSOpnX6 https://...
Nigeria floods: 'Overwhelming' disaster leaves more than 600 people dead
Nigeria is used to seasonal flooding, but this year has been significantly worse than usual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JW0dnRs ...
Families reunite on the Mexico-US border
More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members. from BBC News - World h...
Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments
The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TkXYh9...
Ebola in Uganda: Three-week lockdown announced for two districts
There have been 19 deaths and 58 cases reported in Uganda during this outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ovuEjUY https://ift....
Maharajah Duleep Singh: Indian boy king's warm friendship with Queen Victoria
An exhibition in the UK chronicles the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last Sikh king from India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Alex Jones: Will a huge legal award crush his Infowars empire?
The talk show host faces severe financial and legal problems, but shows no signs of changing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j5GTziQ...
Ukraine war: Russian's exhausting ordeal to escape conscription
This young man calls the Ukraine invasion a 'war against our own people'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lAygZSz https://if...
Castrating Pablo Escobar's hippos
Vet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar's hippo in the wild. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eDRmOvF https://if...
Iran prison fire: Gunshots and sirens heard
A fire at Evin Prison in Iran has left at least eight people injured, according to Iranian state media. from BBC News - World https://ift....
At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine
Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L8...
Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from many university subjects
Fatima missed her last year of school - now the Taliban are stopping her studying what she wants at university. from BBC News - World http...
Bakhmut: The Ukrainian city where Russia is still advancing
In the city of Bakhmut in the east, Russia continues to seize ground as it loses it elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Av1U7r...
Robert Pether: 'My Australian husband faces death in an Iraq jail'
Australian man Robert Pether was jailed arbitrarily and needs urgent medical care, his wife says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IwA...
Nigeria's worst floods in a decade
Nigeria is being hit with some of its worst flooding in over a decade with more than 500 deaths since July. from BBC News - World https://...
Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped
Emergency workers are desperately searching for those still trapped hundreds of metres below ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state
More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xH...
Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video
Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V...
Parkland shooting: Families of victims wrestle with what justice means
Families of those killed in the Parkland school shooting told the BBC what justice should look like. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New footage shows Nancy Pelosi during Jan 6 riots
The Speaker of the House is seen talking to Virginia governor to request additional law enforcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify
The vote to issue Trump with a subpoena legally requires him to testify under threat of penalty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PzKf...
Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament
Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'. from BBC News - World https...
Parkland school shooting: Families devastated as gunman spared death
The gunman will spend life in prison, but relatives and prosecutors had sought the death penalty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i9g...
Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian court drops charges against separatist Ipob leader
Nnamdi Kanu was illegally arrested and extradited, a court rules in a major blow to the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u...
China-Taiwan: Can a tech billionaire create a civilian fighting force?
Robert Tsao, 75, has pledged a billion Taiwan dollars to train citizens to resist a Chinese invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nato countries to boost Ukraine's missile defence after massive Russian strikes
Advanced air defence weaponry will be delivered in the wake of devastating Russian missile strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A...
Ukraine war: UN General Assembly condemns Russia annexation
The overwhelming vote saw 143 countries condemn Russia's attempt to annex four regions of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Fatboy Slim car park gig shut down
The owners of Lakota in Bristol closed down the gig saying too many people made it "unsafe". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
General Sergei Surovikin: Who is Putin's hard-line new commander in Ukraine?
General Sergei Surovikin forged a brutal reputation in Syria, and is nicknamed General Armageddon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oA...
Alex Jones told to pay $965m damages to Sandy Hook victims' families
The conspiracy theorist is ordered to pay damages after branding the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ukraine war round-up: Inside Putin's head and Crimea bridge arrests
Russia continues its shelling of Ukraine as it arrests eight people over the Crimean bridge attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V...
Kanye West interview pulled over 'more hate speech'
An appearance on talk show The Shop is pulled, days after he posted anti-Semitic messages on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Is religious freedom under attack in Nigeria?
Religious freedom is protected under the Nigeria's constitution but religious bodies have increasingly been under attack. from BBC New...
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Frenzied bee ball wins top prize
The extraordinary moment a manic scrum of male bees envelops a single female to try to mate with her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Oh my gourd! Mammoth pumpkin squashes US record
Weighing in at 2,560lbs, this record-breaking pumpkin just took home a cash prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UARvgYW https://i...
Reparations: The US town paying its black residents
Evanston, Illinois is in the middle of an unusual experiment to redress racial injustice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HihYB8v ht...
Cough-syrup scandal: How did it end up in The Gambia?
Deaths of children in The Gambia, linked to Indian-made cough syrups, raises concerns about regulation. from BBC News - World https://ift....
China's Communist Party Congress: A really simple guide
The party elite is expected to hand Xi Jinping a third term as China's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e3ymNqG https://i...
Iran protests: Alarm at crackdown by security forces in Kurdish city
Rights activists say security forces are firing indiscriminately at protesters and homes in Sanandaj. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Angela Lansbury: A shining star of stage and screen
Award winning British actress whose long career included the role of Jessica Fletcher in Murder she Wrote from BBC News - World https://if...
Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset
Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/127tPzm h...
Air France Crash: Aviation bosses heckled as trial begins
Relatives of those who died in the Air France crash yelled "shame" as the trial started in Paris. from BBC News - World https://...
Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school
Videos of primary school pupils learning practical skills such as cooking spark a nationwide debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
One of world's most active volcanoes erupts again
Video shows huge plumes of smoke and lava pouring into the sea from Italy's Stromboli island, off Sicily. from BBC News - World https:...
War in Ukraine: Russia's forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head
The intelligence agency's chief will also claim the UK is at a key moment with China in his speech. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ukraine's day of missile strikes in a minute
Russia launches revenge attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including capital city Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q9xbW7...
Ukraine war: Russian hawks celebrate deadly response to Crimea setback
Missiles launched at Ukraine were the first day at work for a newly-appointed, hard line Russian general. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ukraine war: BBC journalist ducks as explosions hit central Kyiv
Hugo Bachega delivers a news report as several explosions happen in the centre of Ukraine's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops
The BBC's defence correspondent meets the people of a retaken town - and the soldiers who freed it. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Iran protests: Germany calls for sanctions over violent crackdown
Annalena Baerbock says Germany will ensure the European Union freezes assets and imposes entry bans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why Russia is cheering on the Burkina Faso coup
Russian mercenaries look set to profit from the new junta that has seized power in Burkina Faso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Zqz...
US immigration: Why Indians are fleeing halfway around the world
Facing danger at home, a record number of Indian migrants have crossed from Mexico into the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZhR0n...
Pacific Island Fiji aims for a high-tech future
The Pacific Island is attempting to gradually move away from traditional industries to IT services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y...
Nigeria boat accident kills at least 76 fleeing floodwater
President Muhammadu Buhari ordered a review of safety measures in the country's water systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ho...
Deadly landslides sweep away homes in Venezuela
At least 22 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R...
Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine
Senior officials are called for questioning after 66 children died with acute kidney injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vKU0yS...
Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17
The city is controlled by Ukrainian forces, but is in a region illegally annexed by Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5eBIKUc ...
Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast
Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bc4Io...
Who wields the most power in Iran?
Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade
Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces
Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nMbLTm...
John Simpson: Zelensky strikes all the right notes
A quiet, charming, unassuming man - and arguably the most popular leader on Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z0cg2yW https://i...
Ukraine says mass burial sites found in retaken town of Lyman
A Ukrainian official said two sites were found near Lyman, with one estimated to hold 200 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NutoU...
Uvalde suspends school police force after mass shooting
The move comes after parents of the victims camped outside school offices in protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BEvDc0J https:...
Ukraine round-up: Nobel peace prize and Putin's fading dreams
Activists from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine have won the Nobel Peace Prize, while Putin faces setbacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Why Russia but not China faces human rights action
The UN has examined allegations of repression and human rights violations in both countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/56iZdAn ...
Will the Biden administration overhaul US cannabis policy?
Marijuana stocks are ablaze after the president called for a rethink of US policy on the drug. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wLmXUV...
Gambia cough syrup scandal: Mothers demand justice
Sixty-six Gambian children are thought to have died because they were given unsafe medicine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/md6gE41 ...
Hans Zimmer: ‘I can adapt, but I don’t want to’
Blockbuster composer Hans Zimmer on making music for the digital age. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E15R8a7 https://ift.tt/E15R8a7...
Hunter Biden: The struggles and scandals of the US president's son
President Biden has fiercely defended his son, previously saying he is "deeply proud" of him. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Afghanistan: 'More more of us might be killed - but we will win'
Forty-five female students died in the most recent attack on an education centre in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M1j0...
Saskatchewan suspect killed 11, including brother, police say
Police say the brothers planned the rampage together, but one killed the other for reasons that remain unclear. from BBC News - World http...
US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world
As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices
At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
North Korea carries out sixth missile launch in two weeks
Pyongyang says the launch of short-range ballistic missiles is a response to US-South Korean drills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mayor among dead as gunmen launch attack in Mexico town
The Los Tequileros crime gang has been blamed for the violent attack in San Miguel Totolapan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tmFTWH...
Canada: Supreme Court to hear if US is 'safe' for migrants
A 'safe third country' pact between Canada and the US has been opposed by refugee advocates for years. from BBC News - World https...
Will UK royals follow the Danish downsizing?
Could the British Royal Family have its own "slimming down" in the footsteps of Denmark's queen? from BBC News - World https...
Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up
US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football. from BBC News - Wor...
Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains
Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PcO2iXa http...
South Korea and US fire missiles into sea in response to North Korea
It comes hours after North Korea launched a ballistic missile over Japan, escalating tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YDqTJW...
US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'
Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Take a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi
Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public. from BBC News - World https:/...
Ukraine war: The families who made it through the new Iron Curtain
The families fleeing Russian-occupied areas speak of their hopes and fears as the border hardens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xfs...
Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk loses Twitter paedophilia rumour case
A conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a satanic ring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m...
Indonesia football crush: Candlelight vigil for fans who died at stadium
At least 125 people died after police fired tear gas at football fans who ran onto the pitch in Java. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nick Kyrgios seeks dismissal of assault case on mental health grounds
The tennis player - who is accused of assaulting an ex-partner - cites his struggles with mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift...
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan
It prompted a warning from the Japanese government for people in northern areas to take cover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P0LAxE...
Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam's epic drama fires up India box office
Mani Ratnam's new film is based on what is widely considered to be the greatest-ever novel written in Tamil. from BBC News - World htt...
Ukraine tank breakthrough in south towards Kherson
Russian officials say Ukrainian armour has made advances in the south and east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YVQoXUn https://ift....
Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles
But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RU5obZw https:...
Fans of Sydney United 58 condemned for Nazi salutes during Australia Cup final
Supporters who displayed Nazi symbols and salutes at the Australia Cup final "should be banned for life", a senior government offi...
Brazil election: Lula and Bolsonaro to face run-off
Neither presidential candidate got more than 50% of the overall vote, meaning they will face off on 30 October. from BBC News - World http...
Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada
The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AyfJpXB...
One Kenyan woman's journey for the father she has never known
BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran
Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident
The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins q...
After chess, cheating rows rock poker and fishing
Viral videos in the US have shown a surprising card game win - and fish stuffed with weights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KF7e6wz...
Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face
It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QjzTKcU https://ift.t...
Ukraine war: Indian doctor forced to abandon beloved pet jaguar
Girikumar Patil, who lived with two big cats in war-torn Ukraine, says he is now separated from them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Iran: Rallies support Iran protests at woman's custody death
Protests take place in countries outside Iran, in support of opposition to the death in custody of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini. from BBC New...
Equatorial Guinea seeks to block sale of confiscated Paris mansion
The luxury mansion was seized after Equatorial Guinea's vice-president was convicted of embezzling money. from BBC News - World https:...
King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace
The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xK...
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