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Coronavirus: Mexico's death toll becomes world's third highest

Mexico reports at least 46,688 deaths with coronavirus, with only the US and Brazil recording higher numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gm6lll

Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hZfHEe

Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US

Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319pccW

Dr Fauci is asked if protests spread coronavirus

"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319geMO

Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30heHFd

Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government

A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fi6QLZ

India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy

As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4

Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r

Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers

Around 15,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Spain in the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39J6AV4

US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339acyu

Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339JHZM

Oprah Magazine to honour Breonna Taylor on cover

The 26-year-old health worker was killed earlier this year, after police entered her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39KdoC3

Tsitsi Dangarembga - Booker Prize nominee arrested in Zimbabwe

Tsitsi Dangarembga was detained as she took part in protest against alleged government corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30d50rs

Fox found with impressive shoe collection in Berlin

A Berlin mystery is solved as a fox is found to have many stolen flip flops and sports shoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hULDcJ

Twitter hack: Staff tricked by phone spear-phishing scam

Twitter says employees were tricked into handing over credentials to the cyber-attackers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33b04Fg

Hong Kong postpones elections for a year 'over virus concerns'

The move comes weeks after China imposed a controversial national security law on Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/317342S

Eurozone suffers deepest contraction on record

Spain, France and Italy suffer double-digit falls in economic output as the pandemic hits jobs and spending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jWpqwx

California amphibious vehicle accident: US marine dead, eight missing

A search is on after an incident involving an amphibious vehicle from Camp Pendleton, near San Diego. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jZgVB6

Ellen DeGeneres apologises to staff over workplace 'issues'

The star is "disappointed" to hear allegations of harassment and intimidation on her chat show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39PtcmT

Ghislaine Maxwell-Jeffrey Epstein emails revealed in new court papers

In the papers, a key accuser also alleges the pair were equally involved in sex trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hSWyU7

Belarus TV shows arrest of 'Russian mercenaries'

Belarus police arrested 32 Russians at a sanatorium, alleged to be members of a mercenary group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hUymRy

Vietnam records first Covid-19 death

The country had spent three months without any new infections before an outbreak in Da Nang city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k02Pza

Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news

Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/338fYAt

Obama eulogy makes thinly veiled digs at Trump

Barack Obama eulogises late congressman John Lewis, with a few jabs at his White House successor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XceUYw

Trudeau: 'no preferential treatment' for WE Charity

Canada's PM denies playing a role in picking a charity tied to his family for a federal programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jU5P01

South Africa's apartheid-era statues 'should be put in a theme park'

South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310CQze

Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies

Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fW3xm

Michael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager

The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeOC7P

Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast

The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcBm3s

Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30bOnfN

What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gioFf9

The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ezIn

Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggIC6b

The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/312Wk6b

Belarus accuses 'Russian mercenaries' of election plot

Russia demands to know why Belarus has arrested 33 of its citizens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jT5DhC

Coronavirus: US economy sees sharpest contraction in decades

The impact of the pandemic meant the annual rate of growth in the second quarter collapsed by 33%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hRc4Qx

Trevor Reed: Ex-US Marine jailed in Russia for assaulting police

The 29 year old is sentenced to nine years in prison after a trial he says was politically motivated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BJnx5l

Trump calls for delay to 2020 US election

US President Trump calls for delaying 2020 election, citing possible mail-in voting fraud despite little evidence from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XdAI65

Big Tech: What comes next for the US giants?

Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook's CEOs gave testimony, but voters will determine the outcome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pb2lby

TikTok launches $70m fund for European users

The video sharing app launched a $200m fund for American users earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DjHf8d

German economy suffers sharpest decline on record

The economy shrank by 10.1% in the April-to-June period, official figures show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hQHlTw

Huawei takes top spot in global phone shipments for first time

The Chinese firm has overtaken Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ge9Kme

Jordan 'rotten meat': Child dies and 800 poisoned near Amman

A restaurant near Amman where the shawarma meat was not refrigerated is thought to be the source. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X7c2vJ

Hong Kong bars 12 opposition candidates from election

Pro-democracy campaigners had hoped to capitalise on anger over a controversial security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30a8nPO

Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed

The Ugandan hunter said that he had killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ff5SQB

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos refutes claims company acted like a 'drug dealer'

The Amazon boss is questioned by US Congress on one company's experience with his business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DfrIX1

Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet

Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Ce4ZU

Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P9ib6s

Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump

The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g78UaR

Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash

"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jX2Dky

Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says

Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8r1w

What's next after flood of US racial equity donations?

The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOwJ9P

Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic

A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xarbwy

'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission?  from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/335R2JE

India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P6Jxdp

Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL

The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2

Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage begins

Muslims are beginning a scaled back annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJyX8o

Coronavirus: Seven Zimbabwe babies stillborn in one night at hospital

Only one baby was born alive as urgent treatment was delayed over Covid-19-related staffing issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g8N9aA

Yemen conflict: Southern separatists give up on self-rule

An agreement aims to heal a rift in the Saudi-led coalition against Houthi rebels in the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X5YUqV

Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media

Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zvMNQ

Coronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning

Japan's second largest carmaker had already been struggling to cut costs and return to profitability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hHLObh

Hajj 2020: 'It would have been my solace'

In the past year, Anisa lost her mother, her job and her house and had hoped Hajj would help her find solace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hIqKRS

'More than half of Mumbai slum-dwellers had Covid-19'

Mumbai has so far reported more than 110,000 infections and 6,000 deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30QGN9u

Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive

More than two thirds of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean test positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X3nKre

Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'

Australia's love of beachside living will become more precarious as wave movements change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BCDr1a

US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality

The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307qs0O

Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches

Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9le99

Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands

Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9jixw

Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ffpzYI

Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?

Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7k7s4

'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'

Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dcnn6M

Coronavirus: Trump defends hydroxychloroquine again

The president said the drug is only rejected as a Covid-19 treatment because he suggested it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/333pswL

Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia

Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7LHEi

Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases

Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/332fFH9

Iran blasts dummy US aircraft carrier with missiles

The drill includes fire so heavy the US military temporarily puts two regional bases on alert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Dk6cE

Coronavirus on campus: 'We already lost prom and graduation...'

The BBC spoke to three students about the uncertainty of schools reopening in the age of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Ev5mu

Niagara Falls tour boats show stark social distancing split

Niagara Falls boat tours highlight pandemic safety measure differences in the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbRv0S

Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dgw000

Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity

The BBC spoke to three people from cultures that have a long history of gender fluidity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hOmxfF

Iter: World's largest nuclear fusion project begins assembly

The world's biggest nuclear fusion project has entered its five-year assembly phase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJ5GdV

Emmy Awards 2020: Watchmen leads the way with 26 nominations

The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, Ozark and Succession are also heavily nominated at this year's ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30SYe9j

Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting after Covid post

US president's son's use of Twitter is limited for 12 hours after he broke its misinformation rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DgOnlO

Coronavirus: German officials 'very concerned' by rising cases

The head of Germany's public health agency says people have been "negligent" as infections increase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2El5dAg

Tahlequah: Killer whale who carried dead calf for days is pregnant

Tahlequah captured the world's attention when spotted carrying her dead calf for 17 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xk6QoL

Andrea Bocelli 'humiliated' by Italy's Covid rules

The Italian opera singer says his country's handling of the pandemic has been overblown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CT3Yb6

Rodney King: Camera that captured 1991 beating to be auctioned

A bystander used the Sony Handycam to film King's beating by Los Angeles police in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hLEs6m

Chainsmokers gig prompts inquiry over social distancing

New York's health commissioner seeks answers after footage shows crowds standing close together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hHNgu3

Women working more paid hours as men work less

Men are spending more time on childcare and housework than in the 1970s, but women still do the bulk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jKiNxf

India Covid-19: Delhi's mask-averse shoppers worry officials

Delhi is slowly reopening as the government starts to ease Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2mchq

Australia's fires 'killed or harmed three billion animals'

The recent bushfires were "one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history", conservationists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hCYrEg

Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7MfK2

Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial

Tuesday's verdicts centred on $10m transferred from a wealth fund to Najib Razak's private accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BBQmk7

Coronavirus: UK quarantine restrictions unjust - Spain PM

Pedro Sánchez says most areas are safer than the UK, and he hopes for a rethink on the Covid rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g4I03i

Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings

In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jI3ipI

New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CT45n9

Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X20j1G

Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit

Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGHoBh

Republicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan

The proposal would cut a $600 boost to unemployment benefits that has been paid during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zIQ5W

Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'

British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6dgih

‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’

When Mohamed was caught with his boyfriend he had to flee Somaliland, where homosexuality is illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CJPcUk

Can this Californian prison save itself from Covid-19?

San Quentin is battling a devastating coronavirus outbreak that critics say could have been avoided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/305pW3G

Coronavirus: 'We’re still waiting at home for them to come back'

While Latinos represent 18% of the total US population, they account for 34% of cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hHjg1E

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson officially become Greek citizens

The Hollywood stars are granted honorary citizenship for helping victims of a wildfire in Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Epk24X

Kansai Yamamoto: Japanese fashion designer dies

Yamamoto was known for mixing traditional Japanese designs with bright colours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jJ2KzL

Robert O'Brien, key Trump adviser, tests positive for Covid-19

National security adviser Robert O'Brien is the highest-ranking aide known to become infected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P1giss

France to ban heated terraces in cafes and bars

The new ecology minister says outside heating or air conditioning is an "ecological aberration". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jLGwgP

Israel 'thwarts Hezbollah infiltration from Lebanon'

It comes after days of heightened tension after a Hezbollah fighter was killed, allegedly by Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jIMuyJ

Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos

The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hFdD3N

Firefighter abseils down well to save trapped owl

The rescuer had an oxygen mask and descended with ropes to save the bird. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ByjhW6

Mexico flooding: Tropical depression Hanna drenches north

Heavy rains from Hanna leave parts of the city of Monterrey in northern Mexico under water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hA7aqM

Harry Harris: US envoy to South Korea shaves off controversial moustache

Harry Harris removes his facial hair, which reminded some South Koreans of colonial rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g71Smr

Chinese students in Australia targeted in virtual kidnapping scam

Students in Australia are coerced into faking their own kidnappings in the extortion scheme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OtbeW

Coronavirus: Spain races to save tourism as cases surge

The UK imposed a 14-day quarantine on all arrivals from Spain after a spike in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3ggMp

Black Lives Matter: Arkansas senator describes slavery as 'necessary evil'

Arkansas's Tom Cotton says he rejects the idea that the US is systemically racist to its core. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P1kd8u

Coronavirus: Swimming defector was not infected, says S Korea

The suspected patient crawled through a drain then swam to North Korea, the South says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39uQMoR

The millions 'hanging by a thread' as coronavirus aid expires

A $600 boost to unemployment benefit is set to expire soon, leaving many people worried about money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sENIv

Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months

The four locally transmitted cases in Da Nang prompt a tourism ban and renewed prevention measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3036YdQ

Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f3zznE

Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks

More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWed0H

Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBdyhC

US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures

China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301V5Vy

The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home

South Korea largely forgot its prisoners of war. Now their children are fighting for recognition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39vUDlJ

India coronavirus: Bihar braces for 'corona storm'

Cases are rising fast in one of India's poorest and most populous states. Can it cope? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hERVgA

Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading

As coronavirus infections surge, Andrew Harding notes meaningless statistics and a fear of hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hESfMk

Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'

A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30NRiue

Garrett Foster: Police investigate shooting at Austin Black Lives Matter protest

Garrett Foster was pushing his fiancée's wheelchair when he was shot dead by someone in a car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fXwDKx

Olivia de Havilland, Golden Age of Hollywood star, dies at 104

Her career spanned more than 50 years and she was the last surviving star of Gone with the Wind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pas6ZD

Obituary: Olivia de Havilland, star of Hollywood's Golden Age

Star of Gone With the Wind was one of the last big names from Hollywood's golden era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EgzEaJ

Coronavirus: Spain says outbreaks under control after UK orders quarantine

Spain says new coronavirus cases are isolated, as the UK tells arriving passengers to self-isolate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pag9TL

Kenyan police officers arrested after fatal shooting in Garissa

Two people were killed during a protest in Garissa sparked by the arrest of a murder suspect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CFshcM

How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets

Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f2pS8M

South Africa jailbreak: Malmesbury prison inmates rearrested

Dozens of inmates fled after a group at Malmesbury Prison overpowered staff during exercise on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3039pNI

Coronavirus: 'I killed my mother with my own hands'

Covid-19 is the latest enemy faced by families in Iraq, and it's overrunning its hospitals and cemeteries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hASTKE

Breonna Taylor death: Gunshot at Louisville Black militia protest

An accidental shooting at a protest by heavily-armed militia injured three people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f39ipB

Seattle protest: Police and anti-racism demonstrators clash at march

Marches in support of anti-racism protests in Portland, Oregon were held across the US on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32QHKRQ

Nantes cathedral fire: Church volunteer rearrested over arson

The Rwandan refugee, who worked as a volunteer warden, has admitted arson, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39tU77v

North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'

State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBc5rz

Hurricane Hanna batters southern Texas

A disaster declaration is issued for 32 counties, amid warnings of a life-threatening storm surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BAVR2w

John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon

The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/302qg3b

Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading?

Experts say India's government must accept the virus is spreading there through community transmission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CQFqzF

The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OVpHBL

Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'

Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32VxK9O

Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves

The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jFxoKx

Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked

Misinformation about coronavirus vaccine trials has been spreading on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32R5kOl

WE charity scandal - A simple guide to the new crisis for Trudeau

How a multimillion-dollar scheme to help students embroiled Trudeau and his family in controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OVfrcT

Top 10 tips for diversifying your workplace

How can firms diversify workplaces? Race equality business champion Karen Blackett has some tips. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CCcuuY

Latin American Foto Festival: Culture and coronavirus

Caribbean and Latin American photography features in the third Annual Latin American Foto Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jwuAzi

Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'

After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZM7ih1

Saving India's traditional rice varieties

Scientist Debal Deb is fighting to save thousands of India's traditional rice varieties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OTZaof

Paris police step up anti-noise patrols

After the birdsong and the silence, the sound of engines and sirens seems all the more invasive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g46jOM

Sira Sylla: French President tweets support for targeted black MP

Protesters from Generation Identity held racist signs and lit flares outside Sira Sylla's office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hy77vR

Thai gay activists raise Pride flags in Bangkok

The rally in Thailand's capital is the latest in a series of youth-led pro-democracy protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hAL0EV

Regis Philbin, iconic US TV host, dies aged 88

The broadcaster became a national figure hosting talk shows with Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EgYhEh

Coronavirus: Spain drives fears of European 'second wave'

Its Catalonia region closes its nightlife as other nations eye increases in new infections warily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WXBO5H

Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women

Thousands of women have protested against the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GnrUs

German crash: Three die as aircraft hits home in Wesel

The two-seater microlight hits the roof of the large house in the city of Wesel, causing a fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/300bNoe

Paw Patrol: Cartoon not cancelled despite White House comments

White House press Kayleigh McEnany got it wrong when she said the cartoon had been a victim of "cancel culture". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbU5Ug

France drugs: PM Castex to impose on-the-spot fines nationwide

The system will apply nationwide from September, as the new PM cracks down on "every day violence". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jGerra

Malaysia arrests Bangladeshi migrant who criticised government on TV

The Bangladeshi man criticised the treatment of undocumented workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZYORFR

South China Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis

Australia tells the UN the claims have "no legal basis" as it aligns itself more closely with the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jxHZae

ICYMI: Fake baby pandas, a spectacular comet and more

The stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYlhtG

Donald Trump acts to cut prescription drug prices in US

The president says his executive orders will overhaul the drug market, but some experts are sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32RNTNr

Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US

A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jEZQfq

Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39po34V

Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump

The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OW6EHn

Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too'

Police killed nearly six times as many people as in the US last year, and most of them were black. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30YRg2T

Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades

Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hyb97h

WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name

Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32NkoMW

Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sCXYc

Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnIjs7

By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home

With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32GveEi

Christopher Columbus statues temporarily removed in Chicago

The temporary move comes after protesters attempted to topple a statue of the Italian explorer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3340cqn

Jessica Shuran Yu: 'Dismay' after Singapore skater tells of training abuse

Jessica Shuran Yu said her early training in China was overshadowed by beatings and verbal abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30IUrLN

South Africa escape: Manhunt launched for inmates on the run

The inmates absconded while being transferred to court in Malmesbury, in an escape caught on camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Eh6fxi

Russia satellite: Kremlin accuses US and UK of 'distorting' truth

Moscow insists US and UK accusations that Russia has tested anti-satellite weaponry are "distorted". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZUeUhr

Genetic impact of colonial-era slave trade revealed in DNA study

The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZXTK21

Goldman Sachs settles 1MDB scandal with Malaysia for $3.9bn

The US bank will make a cash payment to the Malaysian government as part of the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hyz32B

US lottery jackpot shared after 1992 handshake

Two friends agreed nearly 30 years ago that if one scooped the Powerball lottery they would split it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZUw3rd

Hagia Sophia: Why is this museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war?

Why is a museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZVQjZB

Coronavirus: Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk

The ban covers the import of wildlife and wildlife products as well as markets, including online sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hpghe2

Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt

The 28 bodies are thought to be army officers involved in a failed coup against Omar al-Bashir in 1990. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jD2AKv

Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci throws first pitch of US baseball season

The US' leading expert in infectious diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci, opens the US baseball season with a ceremonial throw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Cqddm

What will it take to stop India's police brutality?

Two recent cases have once again highlighted the problem of police brutality in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BSErS

US consulate: China orders US consulate closure in tit-for-tat move

The move comes days after the US ordered China to close its consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39mIOhD

Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers

The former museum will open to worshippers for the first time after being turned back into a mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jxBmEV

Behrouz Boochani: Refugee author granted asylum in New Zealand

Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years under Australia's harsh asylum policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WQgor8

Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit

A man's wish to stop his grandparents being bored leads to unexpected fame and new happiness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxzH0o

Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The Olympics are now one year away - again - but some athletes fear that they won't happen at all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30AYqKk

Coronavirus: Disney delays blockbuster films due to pandemic

The new Star Wars and Avatar movies are pushed back a year while Mulan is postponed indefinitely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KYw4N

IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West

Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZW8UEZ

Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'

Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hs5Lme

Idris Khattak: 'My father was taken and I don't know why'

Unknown men put a bag over Idris Khattak's head and took him from his car on a highway interchange. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eW87Ic

Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?

Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jAaCDO

Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life

If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D39EyW

Germany's Ritter Sport wins square chocolate battle against Milka

Swiss chocolate-maker Milka challenged the German bar's right to be the only square bar in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fUlTfY

Israel: 'Gay conversion' therapy ban bill passed by MPs

It becomes the first country in the Middle East to take steps to outlaw the controversial practice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39mfV4Z

NIgeria's Boko Haram crisis: Aid workers 'killed' in Borno state

President Buhari condemns the killings and vows to bring the gunmen to justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g5azNW

Roman jars found in Spanish seafood shop

Two men are investigated after 13 ancient amphoras are discovered during a routine inspection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E6Lggp

Hiker stranded for 40 hours in the desert films himself

Robert Ringo fell and broke his leg on a hike and did not have a way to communicate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZR9HXR

China-US row: Fugitive researcher 'hiding in San Francisco consulate'

The researcher lied about her military background, the FBI says, amid a row over Chinese consulates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39lUD7z

Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages

The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jzPxcq

Uganda - where security forces may be more deadly than coronavirus

No-one has officially died from Covid-19 in Uganda, but 12 people have allegedly been killed by security officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jpZR73

India's diamond-studded response to the virus

Jewelers have been inspired by the pandemic to turn every day masks into something precious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KMIzq

China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jABx2u

Woody Johnson: US ambassador to UK denies making racist comments

Woody Johnson says media reports he made insensitive comments about race and gender are "false". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZPnJsR

Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties

Activists have accused Western companies of "bolstering and benefiting" from abuses of China's Muslim minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30yXJRI

China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CTpCvD

Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low

It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CHNkuW

Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over rape link

Portuguese police are investigating if a suspect in the case may be linked to a rape three years before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30E56XX

George Floyd murder suspect Derek Chauvin charged with tax evasion

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with multiple counts of tax evasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30CZX2v

Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers

The US violates the human rights of asylum seekers by imprisoning them, a Canadian judge rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30zRzkp

How long does it take to get to Mars - and why is it so difficult?

Summer 2020 is a popular time for missions to Mars because of the way the planets align - but how long does it take to get there? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQUPIP

QAnon, coronavirus and the conspiracy cult

The bizarre, fringe theory has surged in popularity in the US during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32LKAr2

'I just love helping, I'm not ready to give it up'

Dr Melissa Freeman is a doctor in New York City who has been practising for 65 years. The BBC spoke to her about her journey into medicine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQlHbQ

Taika Waititi on charity, homeschooling, racism and Star Wars

Thor and Jojo Rabbit filmmaker Taika Waititi tells BBC News what life has been like during lockdown from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQW0If

Abood Hamam: 'A picture can kill you or save your life'

For years Abood Hamam sent war photos out of Syria anonymously. Now he's using his name, and urging exiles to return. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WMf6NH

George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing now

For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONcM4O

Mexico archaeology: Pre-Hispanic ruins found on mountaintop

Experts think the site, estimated to be 1,500 years old, was dedicated to the god of the underworld. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30AX9mn

Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Middleman critically wounded

Melvin Theuma was due to give evidence in court and police say his wounds were self-inflicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30zSXDv

Chicago violence: Fourteen mourners shot outside funeral home

The shooting comes amid a surge in violence and a threat by President Trump to send in federal agents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cv6Ue6

What to say - and not to say - about Kanye West

Erratic comments and a long-shot bid to become US president have raised questions about his welfare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39gcugj

US orders China to close Houston consulate

Unidentified people were filmed burning paper in the consulate's courtyard after the order was made. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30F7BJA

Amazon-owned Whole Foods in Black Lives Matter legal claim

The Amazon-owned supermarket is accused of discriminating against black staff over BLM face masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Dfr6N

Andrew Mlangeni: Last Mandela co-accused dies aged 95

The South African president says Mr Mlangeni's death signifies the end of a generational history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hoOI4n

Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery

Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32NxlGF

NWSL: Serena Williams & Natalie Portman invest in new LA women's football team

A group including Serena Williams is to fund a new Los Angeles-based women's team set to launch in time for the National Women's Soccer League in spring 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONufda

Sydney police 'asked woman to remove tampon' in strip-search

A review into police conduct during five controversial strip-searches has called for an official apology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30xnthr

Matiullah Jan: Pakistan anger as video shows reporter's abduction

Matiullah Jan, a prominent journalist, was missing for hours, but is now back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fRo7fY

Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme

Major carriers in the US and Europe want a coordinated programme to get passengers flying again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlShZa

Britney Spears: What exactly is the #FreeBritney campaign?

The superstar's conservatorship and the social media movement - explained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E2brVv

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong: ‘A few cars are following me’

Joshua Wong believes he is now being followed, after the new security law was passed by China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WGTxhO

Trump pivots: 'I'm getting used to the mask'

The president urged Americans to wear a face covering, having previously disparaged them as unsanitary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OmB8n

QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OLVvsF

Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship'

Activists and journalists are being rounded up and jailed in Belarus ahead of next month’s elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hurtWV

Nile dam dispute: Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan agree to resume talks

The Grand Renaissance Dam reservoir has been a source of huge diplomatic tension for almost a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jwlPp4

Coronavirus: How the outbreak has hit tourism in Africa

Africa's tourism sector is battling to survive as coronavirus keeps away holidaymakers from abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WMkBw6

Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'

After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZM7ih1

Singapore election: Does the political shake-up change anything?

It's only ever been run by one party, but another is coming close to challenging its dominance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CCYHUZ

How deep are Britain and China's economic ties?

The two countries' growing relationship includes nuclear power projects, foreign students and trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WIZg6w

Moon bears: Korean campaigners call for farm closures

Animal rights campaigners are calling for the closure of hundreds of moon bear farms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONdYFc

France domestic violence: Senate to vote on bill lifting patient confidentiality

It introduces an exception to medical confidentiality if a victim is deemed in "immediate danger". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39dqfMK

Panama murder: Suspect charged after seven youths were killed

The victims were shot dead during a swimming trip while six other youths escaped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OLoZqM

Greta Thunberg to donate one-million-euro humanitarian prize

Campaigner Greta Thunberg says she will donate the money to projects that tackle the climate crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fNqBvZ

India coronavirus: Nearly one in four in Delhi had Covid-19, study says

Confirmed cases are under 1% of the population, suggesting much more widespread infection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZMwiop

Ukraine gunman holds 20 hostages on bus

Police are negotiating with the man in the western city of Lutsk, officials have said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CotEfO

Omar al-Bashir: Sudan's ex-president on trial for 1989 coup

He is accused of overthrowing a democratically-elected government to assume power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bimzg9

Churchill's legacy leaves Indians questioning his hero status

Yogita Limaye explores how Indians are questioning more about the dark chapters of colonial history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hed9S2

Russia report: UK 'top target' for Russia

The Intelligence and Security Committee said the UK's close relationship with the US made it a priority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DWz7KW

Dua Lipa sparks controversy with 'Greater Albania' map tweet

Some accuse the singer of stoking Albanian nationalism, while others say she is defending people's rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OFpvX8

Woman takes selfie as wild bear sniffs her hair

This brown bear definitely was not social distancing as he pawed at an incredibly calm park visitor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQg0Ps

Dreamworld accident: Operator charged over Australian theme park deaths

Four people were crushed to death on a water ride at the Australian theme park in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Blbfjm

Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff

The low cost carrier is the latest airline to make cuts as coronavirus-related restrictions hit demand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fIje90

Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit

Talks ran into a fourth night, as nations worst hit by the virus clashed with those worried about costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OI0IBN

China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference'

The Chinese ambassador in London says the UK has "blatantly interfered" in China's internal affairs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZMsKm8

Michigan judge refuses to free girl in missed homework case

The decision to send the 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention has sparked protests in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OJZo1a

Portland protests: Trump threatens to send officers to more US cities

The president said more officers would be sent to a number of cities run by "liberal Democrats". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eIVSyV

St Louis couple charged for pointing guns at protesters

Mark and Patricia McCloskey are charged with unlawful use of a weapon over the incident in St Louis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fOEsC3

Halle shooting: Trial begins for Germany synagogue attack suspect

The 28-year-old suspect is accused of killing two people and attacking a synagogue in Halle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30sUhbe

By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home

With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32GveEi

Coronavirus: Why are Americans so angry about masks?

How face coverings meant to curb virus spread became grounds for political battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WExW9r

Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnIjs7

TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash

Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OISRUx

'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine'

Two young Nigerian couples on why they don't regret doing things their own way and breaking with tradition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlx6q9

UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong

Foreign Secretary says China's national security law is a "serious violation" of international obligations from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CmSvRb

Sergei Furgal protests: Putin picks new governor after murder allegation

Governor Sergei Furgal of Khabarovsk has been replaced, after his arrest sparked mass demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fMvjds

Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial shows promise

But more trials needed to prove this is enough to stop people being infected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DVgmHO

Coronavirus: Masks mandatory in France amid fresh outbreaks

Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces amid hundreds of active clusters of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CtYnrF

Japanese athletes suffered abuse, says Human Rights Watch report

Young athletes in Japan have suffered physical, verbal and sexual abuse during training, a report by Human Rights Watch says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fNhfQH

Missing Kansas dog makes 50-mile trip to old home in Missouri

Cleo, a four-year-old labrador, walks from Kansas to Missouri, leaving her owner "speechless". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jhWj6R

Dramatic footage shows house collapsing into flood waters

Monsoon rains caused flooding in several areas of India's capital Delhi on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OIvTgu

Amber Heard: Johnny Depp hit me during row before we were married

US actress Amber Heard takes the witness stand in ex-husband Johnny Depp's libel case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eOcvci

Gunman attacks family of US federal judge Esther Salas

An attacker dressed as a FedEx driver is sought after the shooting at the home of judge Esther Salas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bg9zrf

TikTok: 'We don't give user data to China'

A senior company official tells the BBC the video-sharing app is not "under the thumb" of the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32zWswl

Hong Kong: UK set to suspend extradition treaty with Chinese territory

It comes amid rising tensions between London and Beijing over a controversial national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yBSfL

Why some Kenyans still deny coronavirus exists

Kenya has had more than 11,000 cases of Covid-19 and 200 deaths, yet many don't take it seriously. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8WW0y

Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day

EU leaders are still struggling to reach a deal on a recovery fund, with deep differences remaining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hhWiOa

Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns

The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFtkYe

New Zealand: New volcano alert system 'could have warned of White Island eruption'

They say their system could have given 16 hours warning of the deadly White Island eruption of 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLi8cK

US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency

Fans have questioned whether the rapper's last-minute bid for the presidency is genuine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32A1iKb

Coronavirus: Social distancing for the visually impaired in Italy

A photo series highlights the challenges faced by those with visual impairment in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BdSX3o

Coronavirus: Lessons from 2008 for the class of 2020

Advice for people leaving education on how to handle employment prospects in the wake of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jikDoZ

The Mongolian Rooney, the thief, and the fightback

A fake agent stole $6,000 from a teenager with ambitions to become a footballer - then he fought back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jrQyDJ

'I was standing at the wrong end of a machine gun'

Sir Jack Petchey built a huge property empire and his own charity, but it was not all plain sailing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fKaUFD

Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate

Police and prosecutors rule out racism, but activists ask if hate crimes are being properly investigated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39c5q43

Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak?

India has emerged as a hotspot, but new cases in neighbouring countries appear to be on the decline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CUoIij

Gaza's disturbing rise in suicides

The sudden death of a 25-year-old activist has brought suicide into the spotlight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OBbqdo

Portland protests: Mayor demands federal troops leave city

Mayor Ted Wheeler accuses troops of "sharply escalating" protest-related violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BcNmu8

UAE ready for historic first mission to Mars

The United Arab Emirates is counting down to the launch of its Hope probe to the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j37EHs

Italian police find cocaine hidden inside coffee beans

The package from Colombia was intercepted by Italian police at Milan Malpensa Airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hb7lbS

LeBron James rookie card sells for record $1.8m

A rare LeBron James trading card sells for a record $1.8m at auction - nearly doubling the previous record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OGtsL6

Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park

Eight one-horned rhinos have been killed after rains left 85% of the Kaziranga park under water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30vlie2

Coronavirus: Zimbabwe arrests 100,000 for 'violations' of measures

Police say people violated the measures but critics say the government is targeting the opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jgfGgq

Nantes cathedral volunteer detained after fire

The Rwandan refugee was responsible for closing up the cathedral the day before the fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ChYN4w

Iran halts execution of three protesters after online campaign

It comes after a hashtag against their execution was used millions of times online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WConYC

Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports biggest one-day rise in cases

The territory will bring back strict lockdown measures, after more than 100 new infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WzMasu

China's ambassador challenged on treatment of Uighurs

China's ambassador to the UK is confronted with drone footage that appears to show Uighurs being blindfolded and led to trains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZKifQh

John Lewis: 'He was fighting for justice when it wasn't cool'

Atlanta residents pay tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fUgbdO

China floods: Huai river alert level raised amid heavy rains

Heavy rains have swept across China for weeks, from the southwest to the east coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jtiXcu

Coronavirus: EU leaders start third day of recovery talks

As global cases rise by record numbers, EU leaders struggle to reach a deal on a recovery package. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OEvXh3

Portland protests: Oregon state files lawsuit against federal US government

The state attorney general accuses the federal government of violating citizens' rights in protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZEQkBc

Coronavirus: WHO reports record single-day global increase in cases

The number of new cases has surpassed 250,000 in a day, the World Health Organization says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cu4ZpQ

Coronavirus: The slow death of the American all-you-can-eat buffet

Buffets, beloved by many Americans, are rapidly changing their business model to adapt to the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hiW6y7

'My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves'

Colonial slave-traders are seeing their legacies reassessed, but what about the Africans who profited? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WzKfUv

Coronavirus face masks: Why men are less likely to wear masks

Covid-19 kills more men than women, so why are they shunning protective masks the most? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WAY5Gf

Spain's monarchy shaken by Juan Carlos's hidden Swiss fortune

King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 but is once again in the spotlight over his financial dealings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OCjiLN

'I was found as a baby wrapped in my mum's coat – but who am I?'

For 70 years Tony May knew nothing about where he came from, except that he'd been left on the bank of the Thames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZHmY5d

The woman forced to flee her country for rapping.

Iranian rapper Justina tells her story from exile after facing jail in her country, where women are banned from singing solo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbS0d0

Coronavirus: Are mutations making it more infectious?

While there have been thousands of changes to the virus only one is seen as possibly altering its behaviour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jiJvNl

Coronavirus: 'When coffins lined the streets of my hometown'

Ecuadorean journalist Blanca Moncada was on the front line of the Covid-19 crisis in her town of Guayaquil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fMJeA8

Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah: Kuwaiti emir hospitalised for medical checks

The crown prince will 'temporarily' take over some of Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah's duties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30mHYgJ

Nantes cathedral fire rescue in pictures

Stained glass windows and the grand organ were damaged by the fire in the 15th Century building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaZeho

Coronavirus spike continues amid new Catalonia restrictions

The region has the worst of Spain's 150 new clusters, prompting France to consider border closures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30sWfZn

Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations

Andrei Kelin says "there is no sense" to claims Russian spies tried to steal coronavirus research. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZDYoSH

John Lewis: Former presidents join tributes to civil rights icon

Former US presidents have paid tribute after the civil rights icon died of cancer, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jkPG3p

China coronavirus: 'Wartime state' declared for Urumqi in Xinjiang

Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, has a small number of infections but strict counter-measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hbiycD

Why I fell in love with Irish dancing

Morgan Bullock was accused of "cultural appropriation" after a video of her Irish dancing went viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/398i8ko

Iran sends black box of Ukrainian plane to France

Iran says the plane, which had 176 people on board, was mistaken for a cruise missile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eKsKam

Amazon soya and beef exports 'linked to deforestation'

UK consumers may unwittingly be buying meat linked to the destruction of the Amazon, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ww2GJK

Sergei Furgal: Fresh protests in Khabarovsk over governor's arrest

Demonstrators say they are taking to the streets "because our governor was stolen from us". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39af5II

Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems

The firm says it is "embarrassed and sorry" for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hdaOqq

Nantes: Fire breaks out at Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral

More than 60 firefighters are attending the scene after flames were seen billowing from the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eHe4ZI

Coronavirus: Inside Germany's largest airport during the pandemic

The BBC takes a look at how Frankfurt is managing to record only 5-6 new coronavirus cases a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZGsHba

Civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis dies aged 80

Lewis, who was the last of the Big Six civil rights leaders, was diagnosed with cancer in December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CNsZ7a

Unflustered news anchor loses tooth live on air

Marichka Padalko simply put the tooth in her hand and continued presenting the news. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30kD8R3

US military effectively bans Confederate flag with new policy

The flag of pro-slavery states during the US Civil War is no longer authorised on military property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30kob1j

My Money: 'My house looks happy'

Anna Josse Eklund from Sweden takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32shSLJ

Coronavirus: Donald Trump vows not to order Americans to wear masks

His remarks come as infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci urged people to wear face coverings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3haznEt

Jeyaraj and Benicks: Why was a viral video on custodial deaths taken down?

Suchitra Ramadurai's Instagram video catapulted a case nationally - then disappeared from the internet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30jRJMF

Week in pictures: 11-17 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jhgf9V

Coronavirus tests: Swabs don't damage the brain and other claims fact-checked

False rumours that coronavirus tests can be harmful have circulated in several different languages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h9GKw0

How a Colombian market is using AI to combat Covid-19 outbreaks

Markets have been virus hotspots in Colombia, so one of them is trying a new way to curb the spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eySJBC

Could Canada's worst mass shooting have been avoided?

Questions still remain three months after Gabriel Wortman went on a rampage across Nova Scotia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hcE7cU

Twitter hack: 130 accounts targeted in attack

Two days after the hack, Twitter says it is still checking if private data was compromised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OxRic1

Zindzi Mandela's family praised for revealing she had Covid-19

President Cyril Ramaphosa says revealing Zindzi Mandela had the virus would encourage acceptance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zz1zem

Coronavirus: India's Covid-19 cases cross one million

After the US and Brazil, India is only the third country to record more than a million coronavirus cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbcq5P

Protests after Detroit teen detained over missed homework

Michigan's supreme court says it will review the original family court ruling against 'Grace'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CcAchv

Coronavirus: Georgia governor sues Atlanta over face mask rules

It comes as Atlanta signalled it would defy an order barring the enforcement of public mask usage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32rDuIf

Coronavirus aid: California man arrested over fraud claim

A California man is accused of gambling away federal aid intended for businesses hit by coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h2wdCG

China coronavirus: Most flights cut to Xinjiang after outbreak

China's government cancels hundreds of flights in and out of the area after new infections emerge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DRxrCC

Protests after Detroit teen detained over missed homework

Michigan's supreme court says it will review the original family court ruling against 'Grace'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CcAchv

Varavara Rao: Outrage as jailed Indian poet contracts Covid

Varavara Rao is a Maoist ideologue and poet who has espoused radical thinking and revolutionary ideas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DI3WTx

Sergei Furgal: The arrest fuelling anti-Moscow anger in Russia's far east

Thousands have been rallying in Khabarovsk to demand their governor be returned for a fair trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CnMyTI

Why can’t Egypt and Ethiopia agree on the Nile dam?

A look behind the fraught stand-off over a controversial new dam on the Blue Nile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h6xU24

Real Madrid win La Liga for 34th time

Real Madrid wrap up their first La Liga title in three years as they beat Villarreal at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/392Gdco

New South Wales erosion: Huge swells leave homes at risk of collapse

Huge waves have lashed the New South Wales coastline this week, causing erosion beneath homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B6UzvT

Coronavirus: UN makes record $10.3bn appeal for pandemic fight

The UN says up to 265 million people could face starvation because of the impact of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zyw04q

Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims

"I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DRmnp1

EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal

Hopes of reaching an agreement are not high, but some countries say they need urgent funding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jc2FEE

Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims

"I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8t58A

India coronavirus: Delhi breathes again as Covid-19 cases dip

India's capital lost control of the pandemic but now cases are plummeting. Can we trust the data? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30hlhKT

Echoes of Empire: Aboriginal Australians and the legacy of colonialism

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explores how the life chances of indigenous Australians are rooted in colonialism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fCWtmO

Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'

Alan Rusbridger, a member of the oversight board, acknowledged a desire to launch ahead of US vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ow1h1v

The bilbies ‘thriving’ after a 100-year absence in New South Wales

The marsupial has bred in the wild in New South Wales for the first time in a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30hvR4p

The Simpsons: The black actor hoping his impressions get him a job

Jayden Libran has had loads of support on Simpsons fan sites - but is it enough to get him a job? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZBiexZ

Calls to change justice system 'stacked against' indigenous Australians

More than half the children locked up in Australia are indigenous, despite making up only 3% of the population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32prbMw

Spanish king leads memorial to victims of Covid-19

Tributes were paid to the victims of the pandemic outside the Royal Palace in Madrid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/394qA4f

Summers could become 'too hot for humans'

Rising global temperatures could see summers that are too hot to work in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32oEzR3

Anger over video of Indian police attacking Dalit couple

Two officials have been removed after the Dalit couple attempted suicide by consuming pesticide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32kt1hM

Johnny Depp was never violent to me, says ex-partner Winona Ryder

Johnny Depp's ex-fiancee says it is "impossible to believe" claims from Amber Heard that he was violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30eJ1Pz

In pictures: Severe floods engulf eastern China

Water levels at Poyang lake, in China's eastern Jiangxi province, are at a record high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ChqGcM

River Nile dam: Sudan blasts 'unilateral' move as Ethiopia dam fills

As talks fail with Ethiopia, Sudan says water levels drop downstream and Egypt demands "clarification". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wn4pRO

Bolivian sex workers using raincoats to keep 'safe'

Many Bolivian sex workers say they are using safe measures to return to work from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/399P644

Coronavirus: Russian hackers target coronavirus vaccine research

National security services say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbBA4z

China says a US travel ban on Communist Party members would be 'pathetic'

US media earlier reported the Trump administration was considering a travel ban on party members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fB6Wz8

President Trump and Ivanka criticised over Goya support

The pair shared endorsements for the Hispanic food brand on social media, prompting ethics concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30j4Opc

EU-US Privacy Shield for data struck down by court

One of the main ways companies send data from the EU to the US has been declared invalid by the ECJ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30exmQL

Breonna Taylor: Kenny Stills arrested during Kentucky protest

Stills was one of 87 people detained during protests over the police killing of Breonna Taylor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38YSJd0

Megan Thee Stallion 'suffered gunshot wounds', apparently injuring foot

The hit US rapper says she's "grateful to be alive" after apparently being injured in the foot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32noRWn

Del Mar: Racing suspended as 15 jockeys at US track test positive for coronavirus

Racing is suspended at the Del Mar track in California after 15 jockeys test positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jcR2gS

Climate change: Siberian heatwave 'clear evidence' of warming

The heatwave would have been almost impossible without human-caused climate change, a study says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fvVXqI

Ambani: Google latest US tech giant to invest in India's Jio

The search engine giant's $4.5bn bet comes after Facebook, Intel and Qualcomm bought stakes in Jio. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/391ITXV

Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth

China's economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter of this year following a record coronavirus-related slump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ew8o4z

Brad Parscale replaced as Trump's campaign manager

Brad Parscale was reportedly blamed by Mr Trump's inner circle for a poorly attended rally in Oklahoma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLcXtr

Seven countries with big (and small) population problems

A look at seven countries facing dramatic population changes - and how they are tackling the problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CH7g0Y

Coronavirus: 'How we’re surviving a second virus lockdown'

From star-gazing to Nintendo workouts - people facing lockdown again share what's keeping them sane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h1fQWZ

India coronavirus: Kuwait's new expat bill has Indians worried

Kuwait's expat quota bill, if approved, will force nearly 800,000 Indians to return home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B6Jye2

My Money: 'I'm a sucker for a promo sticker'

Charmel Flemming from South Africa takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DG5T2Q

Say Her Name: 'Black women are killed by police too'

The campaign group Say Her Name believes deaths of black women at the hands of police are overlooked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ejWV1

River Nile dam: Filling operation begins - Ethiopia

Officials confirm satellite images showing water levels rising - despite failed talks with Egypt and Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wmgc2C

Cecil Rhodes statue in Cape Town has head removed

The statue had been targeted before amid anger in South Africa at monuments to colonialism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h2n514

Bushehr port: Seven ships ablaze in latest Iran mystery fires

The incident in the port of Bushehr follows a series of fires and explosions in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38YuMST

US-China: Pompeo dog photo has netizens asking if US is toying with China

The US secretary of state's photo of his dog with her toys may carry a message for Xi Jinping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j4qIFq

Viola Davis: I betrayed myself and my people in The Help

The Oscar-nominated 2011 film was created in the "cesspool of systemic racism", the actress says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZvQs60

Kenyan 12-year old girl married to two men within a month

Authorities in Kenya's Narok country rescued the child and are searching for her father and the two men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fNp0D

Azerbaijan protesters demand war after Armenia clashes

Thousands marched in the capital Baku and some attacked the parliament after clashes with Armenia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zs3wsS

Russia’s young liberals confronted by MeToo moment

A spate of resignations follows details of harassment in the workplace in Russia's liberal media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fnC8P

Assam: Fifty dead and two million hit by India monsoon floods

Heavy rain has submerged villages across Assam state, with tigers and rhinos also badly affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wnjwuh

Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada entrepreneur found dead in New York

Fahim Saleh, 33, who co-founded Gokada and Pathao, was found dead in his flat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DDOl7u

Nigeria table tennis great Oshonaike: 'I was physically and sexually abused'

As Nigeria takes a serious look at sexual assault and the way women are treated, six-time Olympic table tennis great Funke Oshonaike talks for the first time about her experience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ODpOSx

Hong Kong: China vows to retaliate after Trump ends special economic status

Beijing strongly condemns the US move to end Hong Kong's special trade status and target officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oqwp2n

Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned

The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fwXzR0

Norway stabbings: Woman killed and two more injured in Sarpsborg

Police arrest a man in Sarpsborg, south-east of the capital Oslo, after three women were attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iY6sFo

Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born

Nearly every country will see their populations fall as the world has fewer babies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38YpmYo

Naya Rivera: Glee star died of accidental drowning, California officials say

Her body was found several days after she went missing last week during a boating trip with her son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3evzsB4

New York Times to move Hong Kong staff to Seoul over press freedom fears

The paper warns the city's new security law is undermining Hong Kong as a global media hub. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j1NZYB

Coronavirus chaos: Inside South Africa's 'hospitals of horrors'

A BBC investigation exposes chronic failures in the health system in one of the poorest areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30bsR9F

Could US or UK ban TikTok?

With the short-video app already banned in India, Sophia Smith Galer looks at whether the UK or the US could be next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30bI4rb

Coronavirus: The last-round fight for NYC's bastions of boxing?

With no clear path to reopening, New York's boxing gyms fear they may never return after the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Op36gz

US election: Do postal ballots lead to voting fraud?

President Trump says postal ballots lead to widespread fraud - but what evidence is there? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3euY4cU

Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry

The pandemic brought Egypt's tourism industry to a virtual halt, affecting millions of livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OsbCeK

David LaChapelle's London shopfront exhibition opens

The photographer's work returns to London on a massive scale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WhMs6Q

Bastille Day: France honours health workers amid pandemic

There is no parade and the audience is being socially distanced amid the ongoing pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WiugtR

Iran executes man convicted of selling missile information to CIA

The ex-defence ministry employee was accused of selling information about Iran's missile programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZsdP06

Ghislaine Maxwell due to appear at bail hearing

The British socialite denies grooming underage girls for the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ezAEU9

Naya Rivera: Glee cast and other stars pay tribute

Lea Michele and Jane Lynch are among those paying respect, after the actress's death was confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WjYXPk

Aztec palace's remains uncovered off Mexico City's main Zócalo plaza

The location of ruler Axayácatl's palace was later used by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DwWzOH

Timbuktu's jihadist police chief before ICC for war crimes

He is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity, rape and making girls marry militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38WqtaF

Armenia-Azerbaijan border sees deadly clashes

At least four Azeri troops die in two days of clashes with Armenia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32fy2rP

Jenny Hocking: The Australian historian who took on the Palace and won

Australia's PM was sacked in 1975 under a murky legal decision which has only now been fully revealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30beWAi

The perfume makers that can't smell a thing

Perfumers are using AI to create millions of scents, but will it replace the traditional methods? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C119Vg

Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa

Law enforcement agencies are battling to break foreign-linked criminal syndicates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CbmfA2

Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49

He was known for Mythbusters and White Rabbit Project, and made models for the Star Wars prequels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WjmIXR

US Supreme Court allows federal executions to resume

The court clears the way for the first executions of federal prisoners in 17 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3euSabQ

Gough Whitlam: Queen not told in advance of Australia PM's sacking, letters show

Her representative dismissed Gough Whitlam without telling her first, newly released letters show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZnnnJQ

Coronavirus: Asia's 'shining star' suffers biggest ever slump

Singapore falls into recession as as the global economy braces for the pandemic downturn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AZHkNu

Brazil: Outrage over São Paulo policeman stepping on woman's neck

Pictures are broadcast on TV showing a police officer stepping on the neck of a black woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fseDYw

Coronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike

The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fuwnCG

Tea, drugs and war: Hong Kong's British history explained

How the British obsession with tea in the 1800s started the unique story of Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fr6eVd

Coronavirus: How did Florida get so badly hit by Covid-19?

Florida is becoming the new US epicentre - but what's behind the rising case counts? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CAbzes

The woman leading the first Arab interplanetary mission

The UAE's Hope probe will study the planet's weather and climate, in order to learn about its past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j0bJwb

South Asian anti-black racism: 'We don't marry black people'

Amit's relationship with Michelle was a secret for years because he feared his family's reaction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oo2g3O

Coronavirus: Why attitudes to masks have changed around the world

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump both publicly wore face masks for the first time. Why now? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frQUrh

Coronavirus: Will women have to work harder after the pandemic?

Women often say they have to work harder to prove themselves than men - will Covid-19 turn back the clock for women's careers? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DFRXpJ

Yemen war: Tortured for supporting the 'wrong' side

Disappearances and brutality have become hallmarks of the fighting in Yemen, documented cases show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZqTUP8

Coronavirus: White House targets US disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci

A memo leaked over the weekend said several officials were "concerned" by Dr Fauci's past comments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WdCK5w

Nathan Law: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist reveals he's in London

Nathan Law, who fled Hong Kong over China's new security law, says he is staying in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUgxmZ

Llamas provide key to coronavirus immune therapy

Llamas' specially evolved small antibodies are the basis for a coronavirus treatment breakthrough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38PCEWM

Google announces $10bn investment in 'digital India'

The money, to be channelled through a fund for India, will be used to bolster digital infrastructure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/303dC2t

Johnnie Walker to be sold in paper bottles

Drinks-maker Diageo, which makes Johnnie Walker, expects to trial the new packaging in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/305dz6n

Washington Redskins to retire controversial team name following review

The Washington team's decision follows a wave of calls to scrap the name long-criticised as racist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OhPHHj

Indian papers resurfacing in French Alps could be from 1966 plane crash

The newspapers, uncovered in the Mont Blanc glacier, report the landmark election of Indira Gandhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CzIY8L

Coronavirus: South Africans divided over second alcohol ban

While some back the government restrictions others say citizens are being blamed for state failures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gXiJbA

Coronavirus: Disney heir and Ben & Jerry’s call for higher taxes

Some of the world’s richest people want governments to raise taxes on them to help pay for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OqpENT

Yves Rausch: German police hunt 'dangerous Rambo' in Black Forest

The fugitive is reportedly heavily armed, with stolen police pistols and a bow and arrows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fqyS91

Xinjiang: Rubio and Cruz hit with tit-for-tat China sanctions

The move comes after the US sanctions Chinese officials for Beijing's actions in Xinjiang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32enjOu

French man accused of molesting hundreds of children dies in Indonesia

Francois Camille Abello, 65, died in a suspected suicide in his cell in Jakarta, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2We6Sh0

Christopher Aurier, brother of Tottenham's Serge Aurier, shot dead in France

Christopher Aurier dies in hospital after being shot in the French city of Toulouse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38V9WDZ

Coronavirus: Oil producers expected to increase crude output

Opec ministers are meeting this week amid signs of growing energy demand as coronavirus lockdowns ease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/306FQt5

Elvis Presley's grandson dies aged 27

Benjamin Keough was the only grandson of the late Elvis Presley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CqT7Vw

Dead Seoul mayor accused of sexual harassment

The alleged victim said the harassment included the mayor of Seoul sending semi-naked pictures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/328ggqx

Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies at 59

The youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president dies aged 59. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32acBIy

Actress Kelly Preston, John Travolta's wife, dies aged 57

The actress and wife of John Travolta died after a "two-year battle with breast cancer", he says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/302Kusm

Daniel Lewis Lee: First US federal execution to go ahead after 17 years

The execution of convicted murderer Daniel Lewis Lee had been blocked on Friday by a federal judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/305Elvk

India's growing Covid-19 waste challenges workers

Millions are using gloves and masks but safely discarding them is proving to be challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gUSOAW

Wounds of Dutch history expose deep racial divide

Faced with protests and attacks on statues, the Dutch are struggling with a legacy of racism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fApGPz

The women who can't get an abortion in lockdown

Indian women are struggling to access safe reproductive services because of Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fpFg05

The woman who wants to make kids better with money

Louise Hill is the founder of GoHenry, which provides prepaid debit cards for children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32cjl96

Coronavirus: South Africa bans alcohol sales again to combat Covid-19

It is one of several restrictions introduced by President Ramaphosa amid rising infection rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WdFOia

Poland's Duda holds slim lead in presidential election, exit poll suggests

The conservative incumbent Andrzej Duda leads by a tiny margin, according to an exit poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3flsiQY

Coronavirus: Florida sets new daily case record of 15,299

A 24-hour tally of 15,299 new cases eclipses the worst daily rates seen in New York in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OoqOJL

Mali opposition rejects President Keïta's concessions amid unrest

Opposition leaders reject President Keïta's "nonsense" concessions as political unrest grows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fmVp6z

Xu Zhangrun: Outspoken professor freed after six days

A friend said constitutional law professor Xu Zhangrun was in good health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gS01SC

Southern China hit by heavy flooding

The country's flood response alert has been raised to the second highest level. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WdSVQj

Iran plane crash: 'Human error' to blame for downing of Ukrainian jet

Iran says equipment error and poor communication caused civilian plane to be shot down by military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ehcU6U

Coronavirus: Three generations of Bollywood Bachchan family infected

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, her father-in-law, husband and daughter test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CoTAaK

Hagia Sophia: Pope 'pained' as Istanbul museum reverts to mosque

The Pope is the latest faith leader to voice concern at the Istanbul museum reverting to a mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/308yFB0

Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims

The ban on alcohol is lifted for non-Muslims, while the apostasy law and public flogging are scrapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/329njPv

Hong Kong: Opposition primaries draw thousands despite security law fears

Hundreds of thousands of people vote despite fears that doing so may breach a new security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iViQWH

Poland election: Clash of ideals as voters choose head of state

The run-off election is seen as a fierce liberal-conservative battle for the country's future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ctq9UI

Roger Stone: Robert Mueller defends indictment over Russia probe

Ex-US special counsel Robert Mueller intervenes after President Trump commutes an aide's jail term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AR46XH

Coronavirus: President Trump wears face mask for first time

US President Trump is seen wearing a face mask for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AVElFS

Fox News: Tucker Carlson writer Blake Neff resigns over racist messages

The writer for host Tucker Carlson posted highly offensive messages online under the name CharlesXII. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gRciXu

Coronavirus: Thousands protest in Israel over handling of economy

Thousands have rallied against what they say is hardship caused by the mishandling of the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CsLHAQ

Hong Kong security law: Why we are taking our BNOs and leaving

As China enforces new restrictions, some are turning to their British National (Overseas) passport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CohR0s

Chop in Seattle: Why this police-free protest zone ultimately failed

On 8 June protesters set up a police-free protest zone in the city. Less than a month later, it had been dismantled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DqumsO

Russian journalists in shock as FSB hunts enemy within

Colleagues say Ivan Safronov's arrest for spying is absurd and it has prompted talk of "spy mania". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZhCu7v

Mexico crime: Could this become the bloodiest year on record?

On 7 June, an astonishing 117 murders were recorded, making it the most violent day of the year so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZlHaJD

Coronavirus: The chaplains toiling on the frontlines

Spiritual care workers have been thrust onto the frontlines in new ways during this global pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307f5oK

Coronavirus: Fake cures in Latin America’s deadly outbreak

The desperate search for a cure has led people to 'harmful and ineffective' alternatives online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ellPo3

Coronavirus: Donald Trump finally wears mask in public

The US president previously said he could not see himself wearing a mask in public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gKFtuY

Hagia Sophia: World Council of Churches appeals to Turkey on mosque decision

The World Association of Churches says returning the Turkish landmark to a mosque is mistaken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZjdAo9

Srebrenica: Scaled-back ceremony marks 25 years since massacre

Restrictions put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus meant fewer dignitaries were able to attend the ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/329sbo2

South African church attack: Five dead after 'hostage situation'

The church, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, was attacked amid reports of fighting over leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZYvWtM

Shark kills teenage surfer in Australia's New South Wales

Nearby by surfers rushed to his aid but first aid efforts on the beach failed to save his life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38OXMfK

Srebrenica: Bosnia marks 25 years since massacre

World leaders address a memorial ceremony for the atrocity that saw 8,000 Muslim men killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iP3Byy

Jada Pinkett Smith tells Will Smith of her 'relationship'

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith were talking on her Facebook chat show Red Table Talk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gQ0a9c

ICYMI: 'Twin' elephants and balloon-powered internet

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ct3qbG

Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor's arrest

Thousands rally on the streets of Khabarovsk as a regional leader is accused of contract killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ObuBds

Roger Stone: Critics blast Trump for commuting ex-adviser's jail term

Democrats condemn the US president's decision to spare ex-adviser and friend Roger Stone from prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DxJTXZ

Roger Stone reacts to President Trump's clemency decision

President Trump has commuted his former adviser's prison term, which had been due to begin next week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301FR1p

'Our Irish island is the last stop before America'

A couple from Dublin has set up home on Great Blasket Island off the cost of County Kerry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AOM6gL

Coronavirus: Thrifty Germany takes on debt to rescue arts

Germany pours money into the arts as cultural life takes a battering from coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301aDHZ

Trump and Supreme Court: How has it changed America?

This court has been billed the most conservative in modern history. But does it vote that way? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301HDzG

Coronavirus: Why politics means success or failure in South America

Argentina has been singled out for success but the situation could not be more different in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/300hlxM

Breast cancer: Zimbabwe woman's struggle to avoid mastectomy

A Zimbabwean woman is campaigning to get the machine fixed to avoid a mastectomy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38MBcoo

Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier

The Chinese telecoms equipment provider's fate in the UK is set to be revealed on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/328Nmq6

Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online

There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iC4udF

Killing Eve: How author Luke Jennings created Villanelle

We speak to the man who created the character of Villanelle, author Luke Jennings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W01Rc6

Shooting celebrities: Thirty years behind the lens

Celebrity portrait photographer Andy Gotts celebrates 30 years behind the camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZarE3k

Roger Stone: Trump commutes ex-adviser's sentence

The president has said all along the self-proclaimed political dirty trickster was treated unfairly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZiwZp3

Duda vs Trzaskowski: The fight for Poland's future

One is a Catholic social conservative, the other a pro-LGBT mayor. Who will win on Sunday? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZWwQXD

Bosnia's Srebrenica massacre 25 years on - in pictures

Bosnian Serb and Serbian units systematically murdered 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica in July 1995. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/326CwAQ

Nigeria: 11-year old dancer challenges ballet stereotypes

11-year-old Anthony Mmesoma Madu is challenging ballet stereotypes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iTSRPl

LGBTQ rights: Arab Israelis call for tahini-maker boycott

An Arab manufacturer of the popular dip sparks a backlash for supporting an Israeli LGBTQ group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C0zvr8

TikTok halts Hong Kong access after security law

Popular short video app TikTok has blocked access in Hong Kong as it comes under increasing scrutiny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gW4nbt

Coronavirus: Tourists light on the ground at the Vatican

The BBC's Quentin Somerville gets to see the Sistine Chapel without the crowds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fiSv2v

Iran explosions: Officials deny reports of fresh blast

The official denials come after several mysterious blasts hit the country in recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZZX9vW

Hushpuppi's lawyer says FBI 'kidnapped' Nigerian Instagrammer from Dubai

"Hushpuppi", who posts about his extravagant lifestyle, is accused of multimillion-dollar fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZcLvyK

Swedish ex-ambassador Anna Lindstedt acquitted

Anna Lindstedt is found not guilty of holding unauthorised talks with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30acU3N