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How to handle China at 100

There is much debate about how to deal with China's authoritarian politics, reports the BBC's John Sudworth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UbUlg4

Mozambique attack: Timeline of terror

Some of those caught up in the attack on the northern city of Palma by Islamist militants share their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hk6IP7

Serbian ex-spy chiefs jailed for Balkans war crimes

The ruling marks the first time Serbian officials are convicted of crimes in Bosnia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jr5PHf

Trump Organization expected to be charged with tax crimes

The former president himself is not expected to be implicated personally in the New York case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xbTj2q

Nxivm cult: Actress Allison Mack sentenced to three years in prison

Allison Mack had already admitted recruiting women and asked for forgiveness before sentencing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hm2Aht

Miami building collapse: Four more bodies found in rubble

The death toll rises to 16 as rescuers combing the debris battle worsening weather conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UggWs0

Bill Cosby: The rise, fall and release of 'America's Dad'

Once a national treasure, the comedian was jailed for sexual assault but that conviction has now been overturned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ztwHPe

Trudeau pays respects to Canada heatwave victims

Dozens have died as Canada sees a new record - 49.6C (121.3F) - for the third day in a row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w59Bsl

Obituary: Donald Rumsfeld

Ruthless, resilient and divisive - he served as Secretary of Defense twice in a career spanning decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AcXmxb

Ex-US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld dead at 88

Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld, one of the main architects of the Iraq war, dies at 88 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dulkdD

Covid in Namibia: Mortuaries at capacity

The southern African country has one of the world's worst daily death rates from coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Abullw

Bangladesh elephants rescued after fleeing into Bay of Bengal

The pair were separated from their herd in Myanmar and rescued by local authorities and fishermen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hnM68I

Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction overturned

US comedian Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction overturned by top Pennsylvania court, paving the way for his release from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dvSU2L

US embassy in Warsaw publishes video condemning LGBT hate

A video titled #WordsMatter highlights hateful messages left under posts about equality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AgmiDR

Tour de France spectator arrested over sign crash

The woman's sign brought down dozens of cyclists during the first stage of the race on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xbfeXe

HMS Defender: Russia's Putin accuses UK and US of military provocation

Russia's president says last week's naval incident off Crimea was co-ordinated to assess Moscow's response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y8gydM

Paris threatens e-scooter ban after woman's death

Electric scooter providers in the French capital could lose licences if safety issues are not tackled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jpuXOx

Canada weather: Canadians enduring 'unbearable' heatwave

Dozens of people have died in Canada as temperatures reach a record-breaking 49.6C (121F). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tl883S

Covid-19: Huge crowds seek vaccine as Indonesia cases soar

Thousands of people surround an Indonesian vaccine centre as the country faces a severe outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AdVfta

Yemeni model facing unfair trial by rebel authorities - rights group

Intisar al-Hammadi, who denies the charge, was detained by the rebel Houthi movement in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xcvBTy

Recovered Picasso painting slips on to the floor

The Picasso artwork Head of a Woman was being shown off during a news conference when this happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w1dw9C

Tucker Carlson: NSA denies spying on Fox News host

Carlson accused the US security agency of planning to force him off air, citing a whistle-blower. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w7nsOM

The Yankees' 70-year-old bat girl

Decades after she was told girls couldn't do the job, she got a chance to live her childhood dream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qDKP1A

Miami building collapse: Letter in April warned of worsening damage

Residents of an apartment block that collapsed last week were warned of worsening structural damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jzdpPQ

Portugal's top art collector Joe Berardo arrested over fraud allegations

Millionaire Joe Berardo is accused of accumulating nearly €1bn in debts to three banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h5djhy

Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Rebels build on capture of capital

Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after wresting the regional capital from government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3waa1O1

5,000-year-old man was 'oldest plague victim'

Scientists piece together clues from "patient zero", who likely caught the plague from a rodent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ud1hJI

Portugal exempts under-18s from quarantine

But they must be travelling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian, say tourism authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3600puH

Miami building collapse: Why is the rescue effort taking so long?

Emergency rescue teams have been working day and night since an apartment block collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jy8TkC

Spanish school students stuck in hotel quarantine in Majorca

An outbreak linked to end-of-year trips to Majorca prompts authorities to isolate the teenagers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A9QNLU

Canada weather: Village of Lytton smashes heat record for second day

The temperature in Lytton, British Columbia, soared to 47.9C on Monday, as a heatwave continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y5gewm

China pressure 'undermining Australian universities', report says

Human Rights Watch says China pressure is undermining academic freedom at Australian universities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AcHT00

Most Indians oppose interfaith marriage, survey shows

A study said members of India's major religious communities often don't feel they have much in common. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35XCiwK

Kim Kardashian's Skims to design Team USA underwear

The reality TV star says her shapewear company will supply the female members of the US Olympic team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y6wME0

Black Widow: Japanese serial killer loses death sentence appeal

Chisako Kakehi was found guilty of murdering three romantic partners in Japan for insurance payouts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZ5P3K

Miami building collapse: What could have caused it?

The search for survivors continues but experts must now piece together what caused a Miami apartment block to collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y1rxph

King Maswati not fled Eswatini's violent protests - PM

The statement was made after a night of clashes between the security forces and those wanting reform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3druhEn

French lesbians and single women to get IVF rights

After years of heated debate France is to extend fertility treatment to lesbians and single women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UP95lr

Colombian anti-government protesters topple Columbus statue

The statue of the explorer is the latest to be pulled off its pedestal during anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jpCTiB

Rare black hole and neutron star collisions sighted twice in 10 days

Separate collisions of a neutron star and a black hole are detected in a short space of time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/360TiSU

Lebanon banks close in solidarity after assault on staff

Dozens of men stormed Lebanese Swiss Bank's HQ on Monday, trying to access closed accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dq3E2L

Vicky Hernández: Court says Honduras to blame for trans woman's murder

In a landmark court decision, Honduras is ordered to make changes to protect its LGBT community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AcbC9m

Jamie Lynn Spears: I'm so proud of Britney for using her voice

Britney Spears' younger sister backs the singer after her powerful appearance in court last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UFSEYs

South Africa's top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma

Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ta9C0Y

Elvis Costello defends Olivia Rodrigo over Brutal plagiarism claim

"It’s how rock and roll works," says Costello, after the pop star is accused of copying his music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35YNDN5

Canada Heatwave: Bears take a dip in record breaking temperatures

Three mischievous bears have a pool day as Canada reaches record breaking temperatures in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vYMO1v

Australian farmer spreads joy with colourful rescue lambs

Australian farmer Tracey Kruger spreads joy with pictures of her rescue lambs in colourful outfits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ti1ATv

UN human rights chief calls for reparations over racism

A report urges countries to "make amends" for racism against Africans and those of African descent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dnYPqR

US judge throws out Facebook anti-trust lawsuits

The judge said lawsuits filed by the FTC and a group of states were vague or occurred too long ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y2TmgV

Bruno Candé: White man jailed for Portugal murder of black actor

Evaristo Marinho is sentenced to more than 22 years jail for the murder of Bruno Candé. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hei9b4

US Supreme Court declines transgender bathroom appeal in win for student

The order in favour of Gavin Grimm is seen as a significant win for LGBT student rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doXEqV

Kuwait arrests man who posted TikTok weather rant

The man is heard complaining about a dust storm and swearing in the online clip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4WsBc

Tigray conflict: Unilateral ceasefire declared - state TV

State TV announces a ceasefire as rebels move back to take control after eight months of fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qB4oHB

Climate change: Courts set for rise in compensation cases

As links between climate change and extreme weather events increase, experts predict more lawsuits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h7m1KI

Milos Zeman: Czech president calls transgender people 'disgusting'

President Milos Zeman made the comment in an interview in which he said sex-change was "self-harm". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djjufu

Miami building collapse: Rescuers search air pockets

More than 150 people remain missing, five days after the Florida apartment block collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A6oq0V

Juul to pay $40m in US lawsuit over teen targeting claims

The e-cigarette company will pay $40m (£29m) to North Carolina and will change its marketing in-state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qx4tfl

Mixing Covid vaccines gives good protection, study suggests

Any combination of Pfizer or AstraZeneca for first and second doses works, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gYmhNt

North Korea: Citizens ‘worried’ by Kim Jong-un weight loss

State media air unprecedented footage of one citizen expressing concern for the leader's weight loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dmbASO

Fortune found in trinket left on pavement in southern France

A man in south-western France discovers €85,000 (£73,000) in cash inside an elephant-shaped trinket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jlREDb

Lázaro Barbosa: Brazil murder suspect dies in police shootout

After a 20-day manhunt, Lázaro Barbosa, who is suspected of killing a family of four, is shot dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h3w1pu

Sri Lanka v England: Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella sent home from tour

Three Sri Lanka players are sent home from their tour of England for breaching bio-secure protocols. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h2xQDr

France elections: Tough lessons for presidential rivals

Fragmented politics and voter apathy: France's regional elections are troubling for party leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gX7ann

Australia lockdown: Nude sunbathers fined for breaching Sydney Covid rules

They were fined for breaking rules banning those in greater Sydney from travelling outside the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyPFk0

India Covid: Covishield not eligible for EU travel pass

The EU-wide travel pass, known as a digital Covid certificate, allows tourists into member states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gZinUo

BET Awards: Black women in music, film and sports celebrated

Queen Latifah won a lifetime achievement award at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) ceremony in LA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZ8dL0

Canada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles

Lytton in British Columbia breaks an 84-year-old record, as the US Pacific north-west also sizzles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qzheq2

Hong Kong pro-democracy media buckles under China pressure

A journalist's arrest and changes at a pro-democracy website show 'chilling' impact on media freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hgGbCp

Cardi B reveals pregnancy at BET Awards

The star announced she was expecting her second child as she picked up two awards for rap anthem WAP. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UztBWX

US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria target Iran-backed militia

Strikes against an Iran-backed militia came in response to drone attacks on US forces, the US says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qwJWYv

'Black rainstorm' warning suspends Hong Kong trading

It is the city's first 'black rainstorm' warning of 2021 with more than 70mm of rain forecast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w2UL5H

Outbreaks emerge across Australia in 'new phase' of pandemic

For the first time in a year, Australia is battling outbreaks in different parts of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXtHWJ

Wuhan lab-leak theory fuels Trump comeback rally

Supporters say the former president was "dead on", as the theory about the origins of Covid gains respectability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWQZ9A

Papua's sacred forest for women only

For generations women have gathered clams and shared stories in a forest that is now threatened by pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A4Gl8o

Climate change: Why action still ignites debate in Australia

Climate change has ended political careers in Australia and action over it remains widely debated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dkhB1Y

Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria

The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZ81tv

Palestinian protests: Crowds clash with police after death of activist

Protests took place in Ramallah after the death of an activist and critic of the Palestinian Authority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UbiFyQ

France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states - poll

Marine Le Pen's National Rally had hoped to win a regional powerbase ahead of next year's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnXEeD

Florida building collapse: More than 150 missing, nine dead

Days into the search for survivors in Florida, 150 people remain missing, with nine confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qspXtO

Tour de France: Police seek spectator after crash

A spectator holding a sign causes a multi-rider pile-up during the first stage of the race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tb2wsW

Somalia's Puntland region executes 21 al-Shabab fighters

It may be the highest number of members of the group sentenced to death in semi-autonomous Puntland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWvM5f

Pet lion confiscated in Cambodia after TikTok videos

The 18-month-old animal, weighing 70kg, is discovered at a villa in the capital Phnom Penh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U46pjp

US heatwave: Pacific Northwest sees record temperatures

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hb9NRt

Sudan agrees to hand over Darfur war crimes accused

The decision to surrender ex-officials to The Hague comes after a visit from the ICC's top prosecutor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dfhu80

Johnson & Johnson to pay $230m to settle opioid claim

Drugs firm to pay to settle claims it fuelled opioid painkiller addiction crisis in New York State. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xUN3fe

Key workers in Ibiza dance experiment

Key workers were able to dance in Ibiza's nightclubs this weekend, to test if they can reopen safely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U4ecOm

Florida building collapse: Fifth body found in survivor hunt

It comes after a 2018 report highlighting a "major error" in the building's design was made public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gYeoaL

More churches burn down on Canada indigenous land

In total four Catholic churches have burned down in western Canada over the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Sg27F

A billion new trees might not turn Ukraine green

The country's ambitious target to improve the environment could actually harm biodiversity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w2frdY

Pride month: Five stories from around the world

From Canada to Uganda, people are celebrating Pride, both as a protest for LGBT rights and as a party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qtIBBx

Khurshedben Naoroji: The singer who preached nonviolence to bandits

Khurshedben Naoroji gave up her singing career to preach nonviolence to bandits in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Z8ekc

Jack Savoretti takes us on a guided tour of his new musical genre, Europiana

The star says he's created a new style of music on his seventh album. Find out what that means... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djlDYv

China's changes through one man's lens

Yan Zhigang has spent four decades photographing the streets, and the people, of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZHevB

Colombia offers reward after presidential helicopter shooting

President Iván Duque's helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jdCobv

Germany knife attack: Three killed were all women

The suspect has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of grievous bodily harm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35SY18W

Turkey LGBT: Police use force to break up Gay Pride rally in Istanbul

Police in riot gear used tear gas to disperse people at a banned Pride march in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UFOX5c

Hot air balloon crash kills four in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The balloon is reported to have hit a power line, before the basket detached and fell to the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gVyOkM

Covid-19: Crowds flee Dhaka ahead of strict Bangladesh lockdown

Cases of Covid-19 in Bangladesh have surged since May, largely because of the Delta variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xVIrW9

Florida building collapse: Report from 2018 warned of 'major damage'

A survey flagged "major structural damage" at the complex which collapsed on Thursday near Miami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35V7TPO

LAX: Man jumps from plane after trying to access cockpit

The man, who fled via the emergency slide, was detained on the taxiway at Los Angeles Airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y9KNB9

'We got justice, but not enough justice'

People in Minneapolis reacted to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qoCpLi

ICYMI: Spider-Man meets the Pope

A nuisance bear, overheated otters and a special guest for the Pope, some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xVQeU1

Covid: Australia extends Sydney lockdown as Delta outbreak grows

Australia's biggest city and surrounding areas enter a two-week lockdown following a jump in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UHCQob

Duminda Silva: Anger as Sri Lanka frees politician sentenced for murder

The UN condemns the decision to pardon Duminda Silva, convicted for the murder of a rival politician. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jfss19

Ros Atkins On…Why the Olympics is going ahead

Ros Atkins examines the decision to hold the Tokyo Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h58Fic

Russia's Euro 2020 Covid dilemma

Russia is hosting Euro 2020 matches but the alarm is being sounded about a new wave of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T7sMEv

George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin sentenced to over 22 years

Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of killing Mr Floyd, whose death sparked global protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZYap1

UFO report: US 'has no explanation' for sightings

A Pentagon report says it can only explain one of 144 sightings made by the US military since 2004. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x1blUI

Czech Republic: Tornado fells trees then smashes eyewitness's window

Video shows the tornado tearing through part of the Czech Republic and the devastation left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jfEOGI

Germany passes new citizenship law for descendants of Nazi victims

The move closes loopholes that denied citizenship to some whose ancestors had fled persecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SuK1iQ

German knife attack: Several dead and wounded in Würzburg

A man is arrested after the attack in the city of Würzburg, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zWAG49

UFO Pentagon report: Do Americans believe something's out there?

A highly anticipated US government report on UFOs is due to be released before the end of June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gXoJny

US Justice Department sues Georgia over election laws

Democrats have likened the new voting restrictions to racist policies of the US 20th century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vQIPE4

Scientists hail stunning 'Dragon Man' discovery

Chinese researchers unveil an ancient skull that could belong to a completely new species of human. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h3zwvb

Katty Kay: How 100 days turned into five years of fun

Katty Kay leaves the BBC after nearly three decades of service, including five years on Beyond 100 Days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaNduU

Valérie Bacot: French woman who killed abuser husband should go free, says prosecutor

Valérie Bacot should be shown clemency and allowed to leave jail, a French court is told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gUOO6v

Euro 2020: Uefa launch second investigation into Hungary fans

Uefa is investigating "potentially discriminatory incidents" in Germany's 2-2 draw with Hungary at Euro 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wWIpNP

Ringo Starr drops trademark fight over Ring O sex toys

The Beatles drummer had challenged the trademark, saying it's too similar to his name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35RYaJS

Miami building collapse: Fearful relatives hunt news of missing

Details emerge of the scores unaccounted for in the Florida building collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SqgW86

Is Windows 11 the beginning of the end for Skype?

Windows 11 will not have Skype installed by default - favouring Microsoft Teams instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xStjZL

France's young voters turned off by key regional election

Abstention rates were very high in the first round, so what will happen in Sunday's run-offs? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8dDe0

Miami building collapse: Firefighters search rubble

Firefighters are scouring what was once the basement for any survivors of the Surfside apartment tower collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T8whuh

Coronavirus: Israel reimposes masks amid new virus fears

It comes just days after the last restriction was lifted, as concerns grow over a spate of cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dcseUM

Amazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews

UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbvNOI

Britney Spears wants her conservatorship to end: What happens next?

As lawyers analyse the latest developments, the singer apologises for keeping fans in the dark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T89vmh

Roman Protasevich: Belarus jet drama dissident moved to house arrest

Opposition journalist Roman Protasevich was seized from a Ryanair plane along with his girlfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UDrCRC

Child labour in Uganda: The hidden costs of Covid

When all Uganda's schools closed due to the pandemic, nine-year-old Teddy joined her mother mining for gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaRVIZ

Tour champion Tadej Pogacar supporting cycling's next generation

Tadej Pogacar was the youngest winner of the Tour de France since 1904 when he won last year's race aged 21. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dcyhZs

Czech Republic: Powerful tornado sweeps through villages

As many as 150 people are reportedly injured, with the worst-hit areas looking like a war zone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hj7OuD

New type of ancient human discovered in Israel

Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daLqSQ

Sea lion opens gate to crash fisherman's interview about a 'plague of sea lions'

A sea lion was caught on camera crashing an interview with a fisherman about a "plague of sea lions". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xHJ9q2

Dutch PM Rutte: No place in EU for Hungary with anti-LGBT law

Mark Rutte's comments came at the start of an EU summit as several leaders criticised Hungary's law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jcqvCK

Rudy Giuliani has New York law licence suspended

The former New York mayor and lawyer to Donald Trump is reprimanded over US election allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j9vWSM

Microsoft unveils Windows 11

The new software will let Android apps run on the Windows desktop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sp6hKZ

Jammu and Kashmir: Narendra Modi meets regional leaders

It is first such meeting since Delhi revoked the region's special status in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35T45hG

Astronomers work out when the first stars shone

Called the "cosmic dawn", this period happened between 250 and 350 million years after the Big Bang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zSPYa4

Away goals rule scrapped in Uefa's club competitions

The away goals rule in European club football is to be abolished from the start of next season, Uefa has confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gZrvap

Covid-19: Europe braces for surge in Delta variant

Germany says Europe is "on thin ice" amid warnings Delta could make up 90% of cases by late August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jd2Hyq

Belarus opposition head Tikhanovskaya condemns 'sham trial' of husband

Opposition head Svetlana Tikhanovskaya calls the trial of her husband and five others act of "revenge". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wO9JO9

Miami building collapse: 'It's the craziest thing I ever heard in my life'

This video was sent by one of the first eyewitnesses on the scene of the Miami building collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQ1jGc

Mariam Thompson, love-struck US army linguist, jailed for 23 years

Mariam Thompson, 62, shared the names of US informants in Iraq to a man linked to Hezbollah. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d8pfg7

Adriana Rivas: Pinochet-era suspect loses extradition appeal

Adriana Rivas, who lives in Australia, is suspected of kidnappings during Pinochet's rule in Chile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35O9B5j

Activist critical of Palestinian Authority dies after arrest

The family of Nizar Banat, a critic of the Palestinian Authority, says he was beaten during a raid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qoHDGE

Cathay Pacific crew told to get vaccine or risk losing job

The airline says crew must get the Covid vaccination by 31 August or it will review "future employment". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gPoV8c

'Goodbye Apple Daily': Tears in Hong Kong paper's final hour

Hundreds of supporters chanted slogans and cried as the Hong Kong tabloid prepared its last run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h1QA4t

Multi-storey building partially collapses in Miami

Dozens of rescue units are at the scene, with no immediate reports of people injured or trapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9jNth

Vice-President Kamala Harris to make first trip to border

The vice-president has faced repeated questions about why she has not visited the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j4t75l

Canada: Hundreds of unmarked graves found at indigenous school

It is the most significant such discovery to date, a First Nation group in Saskatchewan says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jdgzbZ

Benigno Aquino III: The quiet son of Philippine democracy icons

The former Philippine president known as "Noynoy" and scion of the Aquino family has died aged 61. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j8YAUg

Euro 2020: Fans make pro-LGBT protest at Germany-Hungary football game

Rainbow flags were flown at the match, after Uefa banned the arena from lighting up in the colours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Lu3ng

HMS Defender: What will be the fallout from Black Sea incident?

BBC's Frank Gardner looks at what impact the Russia-UK confrontation off Crimea might have for global security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35NaYBk

US tycoon McAfee found dead in Spanish prison

The anti-virus creator is found dead in a Spanish prison cell after a court allows his extradition on tax evasion charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xIO9e3

Italian PM rebuffs Vatican protest over proposed homophobia law

Mario Draghi has rebuffed the Vatican after it issued a protest over a bill on gay and other rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TXOL0G

Apple Daily: The Hong Kong newspaper that pushed the boundary

A newspaper unafraid to criticise the Chinese state has announced its closure after 26 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30KXmoh

South African 10 babies story not true, inquiry finds

Gosiame Sithole was not recently pregnant and is receiving psychological support, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7ZTPo

US cheerleader wins free speech case against her former school

Brandi Levy was kicked off her cheerleading squad after sharing a profanity-laden social media post. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j1zWoq

AI helps restore Rembrandt's Night Watch masterpiece

The 1642 painting can again be seen in its entirety for the first time in more than 300 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWLjLM

Harrison Ford injures shoulder on Indiana Jones 5 film set

The 78-year-old actor injured his shoulder while rehearsing for a fight scene in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gN1NHg

US migrant camp 'kids feel like they're in prison'

More than 2,000 migrant children are being detained in an overcrowded camp in Texas ridden with disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gQWo0M

The trainer boss who even has a pair for funerals

Richard Johnson of Foot Locker has a pair of trainers for every occasion - even weddings and funerals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35NDF0S

Missing Italian toddler found by reporter sent to cover disappearance

The 21-month-old boy was found after a reporter covering his disappearance heard noises near a road. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35SNbzL

Russia says it fired warning shots at British warship

The incident is said to have happened near Crimea, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6bIt2

Eight on trial for burglaries on Paris celebrities

The gang is suspected of targeting the Paris homes of stars including footballer Thiago Silva. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wQflaP

Hungary PM 'scraps Euros visit' amid German LGBT row with Uefa

The decision comes amid anger that Uefa will not allow the Munich stadium to light up in rainbow colours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j45olZ

New York mayoral election: Yang out as ex-police officer leads primary

The winning Democratic candidate is likely to become the city's next mayor in a November vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNxiAY

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy casualties reported after airstrike

Eyewitnesses told the BBC that the Ethiopian air force struck a market near the region's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j5uqkt

Mexico prison: Six killed in fight between rival gangs

Security forces say they have regained control of the prison in Tabasco following the deadly fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d5Nnjv

Giant panda gives birth to twins at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo

The cubs, which have not yet been named, are the first ever twins to be born at the zoo in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zNmBWF

Chris Brown accused of hitting woman in LA

Police will now consider whether to bring any charges against the R&B star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j8XDeq

Apple Daily: Hong Kong pro-democracy paper announces closure

It comes days after the publication's offices were raided and company-linked assets frozen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ulz03O

The Nigerian priest saving Igbo deities from the bonfires

Reverend Paul Obayi preserves artefacts burnt by preachers who see them as symbols of idolatry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j48kiz

Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained

The ongoing arrangement has sparked a public backlash from fans who support the #FreeBritney movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E2brVv

‘Heartless’ Queensland bars US couple from seeing dying father

A US couple make a desperate plea after being denied quarantine exemption in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xKxHtS

Education interrupted: Kashmir students climb mountain to cross digital divide

Students in a remote village in the Himalayas struggle to access the internet in order to take classes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qhu0cz

Elephants' 500km-trek across China baffles scientists

Scientists are surprised by how far they've gone and say they're displaying other unusual behaviours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35KtFWd

'The risk you run': Colombia's women protesters on sexual violence

Women taking part in Colombia's anti-government protests speak out about the harassment they face. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xIV7j3

Hungary's anti-gay law threatens programming of TV favourites

International condemnation grows towards a Hungarian law banning depiction of homosexuality to under-18s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35YVV7T

Senate Republicans block Democrats' election bill

The legislation - which sought to make it easier for Americans to vote by post - fails in the Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xEgvG4

Millions become millionaires in Covid pandemic

Soaring stock markets and property prices help boost the wealth of the wealthy, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wQGM3Z

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy fighting reported

Rebel forces claim to have seized several towns, which the army has dismissed as "fake news". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35QZNY9

Angela Merkel receives Moderna as second jab after AstraZeneca shot

Experts believe mixed dosing of Covid vaccines could be a good idea but it too early to say for sure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vNoXSf

Vatican protests against 'unprecedented' Italian bill on homophobia

The Church says the bill would stifle Catholic freedoms, but advocates say safeguards are in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cYiWeX

Turkmenistan's capital tops list of most expensive cities for expats

The annual report ranks 209 cities based on the cost of expenses such as housing, transport and food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zLAk0e

Roma street death was 'No Czech Floyd' say police

The Czech government backs police after a video shows an officer subduing a man by kneeling on his neck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xLNxo3

Greece killing: Helicopter pilot appears in Athens court

Babis Anagnostopoulos wears a bullet-proof vest to court after admitting he suffocated his wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Un9HOR

Egypt detains female TikTok star after human trafficking conviction

Haneen Hossam appealed for clemency after being sentenced to 10 years in jail for human trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0c1Sm

Euro 2020: Uefa declines request to light up Allianz Arena in rainbow colours

Uefa declines a request to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours before Germany's Euro 2020 match against Hungary on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2STafM6

Gabon is first African country paid to protect its rainforest

It is the first African country to get money for reducing carbon emissions through forest protection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6TxDB

Spain pardons Catalan leaders over independence bid

Nine separatists were jailed over a failed 2017 independence bid, but the pardons are controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j0mocC

Myanmar army clashes with anti-junta militia in major city

Four members of the opposition militia are reported dead in the first such clashes in a major city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xMzz5n

Billie Eilish sorry for mouthing anti-Asian slur in resurfaced video

The singer said she's "appalled" by a clip which has been shared recently on TikTok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qoTo04

US could slow Afghanistan withdrawal amid Taliban gains

The Pentagon says September is still its withdrawal target as the Taliban seizes land and weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sg8FU6

Singaporean who tortured and killed Myanmar maid gets 30 years in jail

The 24-year old maid from Myanmar was tortured and starved before her death in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wP94fg

Canada: Fire destroys two Catholic churches on indigenous land

Police are treating the two blazes in the western province of British Columbia as suspicious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Upyx0G

Australian mouse plague: Thousands of inmates moved from infested jail

Hundreds of inmates are relocated as New South Wales grapples with exploding numbers of mice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gSo6dv

A fake wedding, and a $250,000 scam - 'I was such an idiot'

How a British man's dreams of a future with his Ukrainian fiancee ended in financial disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xHzOi6

Tokyo 2020: Does Japan have Covid under control?

With the Olympics starting in July, what is happening with coronavirus in Japan? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gR06HM

India economy: Seven years of Modi in seven charts

Covid battered an already sluggish economy, weakened by poor growth, job losses and stagnant exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xD8PnE

Eva Schloss: 'Why I took Austrian citizenship aged 92'

Eva Schloss has accepted Austrian citizenship, more than 80 years after she fled the country. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zDCbnE

How farmers and scientists strive for more flavour

By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TQ5wLd

Nicaragua political arrests lead Argentina and Mexico to recall envoys

Argentina and Mexico recall ambassadors for talks after a fifth presidential hopeful is detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xCwhl4

Covid sweeps India's Buddhist monasteries

Monasteries in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim have been especially vulnerable to the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qnaKKD

Covid: Vaccines running out in poorer nations, WHO says

There are chronic shortages in some nations where Covid infections are surging, a key official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35HdF7n

China fails to meet promises on missing Xinjiang children

China made a public pledge to help find Kalbinur Tursan's children but she may never see them again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vGnf5b

US Supreme Court sides with college athletes against NCAA

The country's top court examined whether caps on benefits to student athletes violated federal law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gTAlGE

India Covid vaccination: New policy to speed up delivery

PM Modi praises its strong start but will the new vaccine rollout plan will have a long term impact? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zewVGM

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Abiy Ahmed denies reports of hunger

The UN says 350,000 people are living in famine conditions after eight months of war in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35FSliH

Tasmanian devils devastate penguin population on Australian island

A conservation group says a project to protect the predators has dealt a "major blow" to seabirds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cYSge0

James Michael Tyler: Friends' Gunther reveals cancer diagnosis

James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on the show, says he has stage four prostate cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Gh6LD

California man arrested over theft of 42,000lbs of pistachios

The 42,000lbs of pistachios went missing from a plant in Central California this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Shtv5J

Jordan tries ex-royal adviser and minor royal over alleged coup plot

An ex-royal court chief and a minor royal deny plotting to destabilise the kingdom, a lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNaOPC

Iran nuclear deal: President-elect Raisi issues warning over talks

Ebrahim Raisi promises he will not allow negotiations on reviving a 2015 deal to be dragged out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xBmvQ3

Princess Latifa: Photo appears to show Dubai ruler's daughter in Spain

An Instagram image allegedly shows the daughter of the ruler of Dubai on "holiday" in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35DthZA

Spain confirms plans to pardon Catalan separatists

The nine leaders were jailed over a failed 2017 independence bid, but the pardons are controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qgiZrV

Valerie Bacot: French woman goes on trial for murder of abuser

A petition is calling for Valerie Bacot's release, despite her admitting the killing in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0Bon5

Swedish government toppled in no confidence vote

Prime Minister Stefan Lofven loses the vote following a dispute over rent controls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcvkxj

Pakistani lawyer who represented Asia Bibi says he faces threats to his life

Saif ul Malook, who represented Asia Bibi and overturned blasphemy cases, describes death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gTeP57

Tokyo 2020: Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Olympic venues

Up to 10,000 Japanese fans - or 50% capacity - will be permitted at venues at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iXC4O4

International Day of Yoga: Muted celebrations due to Covid-19

Ministers urge people to follow yoga but ask them to avoid big gatherings to mark the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TOqSc3

Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper could 'shut within days', says adviser

It comes after 500 officers raided the paper and froze HK$18m worth of assets linked to the company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xtgKE2

Barnaby Joyce named Australia deputy PM after leadership contest

Barnaby Joyce's return as deputy prime minister could impact Australia's climate change policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZn922

Armenia election: PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory

The snap election was called in the wake of the country's defeat in a conflict with Azerbaijan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cYVtdD

France regional election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground - exit poll

Early results indicate both parties have failed to make ground in France's regional elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gHTPiH

Usain Bolt welcomes newborn twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo

The Olympic champion and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett announced the births on Instagram. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TPBKGq

North Korea's attempted $1bn bank hack

In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wMfOup

Joe Biden: My surprise claim to be the US president's English cousin

Paul Harris has records that show a link to the president via recently discovered English ancestors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UnBper

French court dog helps soothe anxious victims of crime

How one Labrador has helped the victims of violent crime in southern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SN2irL

Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopia's electoral board chairperson

Birtukan Mideksa, a former opposition leader who went into exile in the US, says "shortfalls are inevitable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ql8P9y

South Korea: Swapping Seoul megacity isolation for village life

Some South Korean families are abandoning Seoul and swapping megacity isolation for rural village life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xymUTi

US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Full Ship Shock Trial'

The US Navy conducted a 'Full Ship Shock Trial' against its aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cU3W1w

South Africa gems that sparked rush are quartz not diamonds

Thousands of people rushed to KwaHlathi village after a man found what turns out to be quartz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xzfJKt

One dead after driver crashes into Florida Pride parade

The motive of the driver - who hit two people at the Fort Lauderdale event - is unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wKJPL1

Iran nuclear deal: Israel attacks Iran as talks progress

Israel attacks Iran as world powers continue talks on reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcZEYr

Alabama storm: Nine children and one adult killed in crash

The victims include eight children from a local foster home, and a father and his baby daughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNav7d

Message in a bottle from 2018 found after Atlantic voyage

The note was found on a Portuguese island, three years after it was sent by a teenager from the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ScE9uj

Deputy PM defends timing of Irish unity comments

The Irish deputy PM says for some it will "always be the wrong time" to talk about Irish unification. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iRtssd

Belgium: Body of fugitive far-right soldier found

The shooting instructor went missing in May after taking weapons from a base, sparking a huge manhunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUM4HR

Tokyo Olympics: Inside the athletes' village

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a look at how the athletes' village hopes to mitigate the risk of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cV7wIZ

Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan

The Ugandan was part of a nine-member squad which were fully vaccinated, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zHyRrC

Trans US veterans to be offered gender surgery for first time

Veterans Affairs officials announce they will cover surgery for trans veterans for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wMyqKP

Thelma & Louise stars recall male backlash to film 30 years on

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon reflect on the role of women in film at an anniversary screening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWWT8l

Antwerp: Five construction workers killed in school building site collapse

All of the victims were construction workers who had been building the new primary school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gIS30W

In pictures: 1,000 Dreams to mark World Refugee Day

Refugees across Europe set out to record the lives of those who have also fled persecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGEd4w

'War on Terror': Are big military deployments over?

Twenty years on from the "War on Terror", is it the end of big military deployments to warzones? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wN3Rok

K-wave: How fans are supporting their favourite idols

From buying billboard space to food trucks, here's how fans of Korean pop culture support their idols. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGGlJy

Ethiopia elections: The misinformation circulating online

As Ethiopians prepare to go to the polls, false and misleading content has been spreading online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TOR2uW

Troubled US teens left traumatised by tough love camps

Paris Hilton is among thousands who allege abuse at programmes aimed at reforming US teenagers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBFDPM

Iran election: Israel voices 'grave concern' over Ebrahim Raisi

Israel says Ebrahim Raisi has nuclear ambitions and is Iran's most extremist president yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SKQwy5

Arizona police shoot driver who crashed into charity bike ride

Six cyclists and the suspect are critically injured after the incident at a charity bike ride. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iTIu0D

'World's oldest' alligator Muja celebrates 85th birthday at Belgrade Zoo

From surviving World War Two to becoming a hit on TikTok, Belgrade Zoo star Muja has been through a lot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TPDbEY

Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation

Experts warn the outbreak could worsen amid a slow vaccination programme and the start of winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gLCJiH

Iran election: Wariness and welcome for Ebrahim Raisi

Ebrahim Raisi's win in the country's presidential election has prompted mixed reactions across the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Au2CI

Mike Pence: Hecklers brand ex-VP 'traitor' at conservative conference

Mike Pence draws jeers, apparently for his refusal to overturn the results of the 2020 election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8TRDt

Paris police search for two e-scooter riders after pedestrian killed

Two women on an electric scooter hit a pedestrian and did not stop to provide help, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j0QpZM

Joe and Jill Biden announce death of 'beloved' dog Champ

Champ, a German Shepherd, had been with the couple for 13 years and lived at the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gLBBNv

Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path

The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vGQbd5

Man loses hand in clashes at banned France rave

Five police officers were hurt as police tried to break up the party in the Brittany region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCKkXA

Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off

Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iNVJzQ

Valuable 350-year-old oil paintings found in skip

German police say the gold-framed artworks had been dumped at a motorway rest stop in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCg3rU

Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to win in first round

Vote-counting shows Ebrahim Raisi - Iran's top judge - has so far received 62% of the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SNqLNF

Why Ethiopia’s 'alphabet generation' feel betrayed by Abiy

PM Abiy Ahmed swept to power after mass protests, but his Oromo community still feel like outsiders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SaHpGJ

Milkha Singh: India's 'Flying Sikh' dies from Covid

The country's most famous athlete ran for his life as a child and then ran to win medals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFrHCz

Myanmar coup: UN calls for arms embargo against military

In a rare move, the UN condemns the overthrowing of Aung San Suu Kyi and calls for an arms embargo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35AfcvZ

Life in lockdown: The pandemic through our eyes

From freshman college to new life and loss, three young photographers document their pandemic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uj8p7C

North Korea: Why doesn't it have enough food this year?

The country's leader Kim Jong-un has warned of shortages - what do we know about the food situation? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SaGYw5

France's Le Pen on track for regional power with an eye on presidency

France's far-right National Rally party looks set to top Sunday's first round regional vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vCV9HR

Armenia's war defeat prompts bitter vote on rebuilding country

After a fierce campaign, the election will decide the country's post-war future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wHotya

Myanmar: Who are the ethnic armies training protesters?

Many protesters are being trained by ethnic armed groups - can they eventually topple the junta? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vEr4HS

Lisbon gave protesters' data to foreign embassies

Data was illegally shared in 52 cases in 2018-19, with reports citing embassies of China and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9BpKN

Abortion rights: US Catholic bishops face clash with Biden

US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gANWnt

Shanghai gallery removes exhibit ranking women 'prettiest to ugliest'

The gallery in Shanghai pulls the video piece "Uglier and Uglier" after a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S7srB8

Coronavirus: Setback for EU in legal fight with AstraZeneca

But the drug-maker faces hefty fines if it fails to supply doses of Covid-19 vaccine over the summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zzF4Wx

Portland riots: Police crowd-control team resigns after officer indicted

The officer in the Portland crowd-control team faces an assault charge after last year's race riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TKUvL2

Apple Daily: Hong Kong police raid sparks rush on newspapers

The pro-democracy newspaper printed a bumper 500,000 copies after police arrested five senior staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iR5JIE

Tokyo Olympics: No spectators is 'least risky' option

Japanese medical experts warn that allowing domestic spectators will lead to a spike in Covid cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vD7agu

Foo Fighters to release disco album as the Dee Gees

Dave Grohl's band rename themselves the Dee Gees and cover five 1970s hits by the Gibb brothers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iNuHsk

Covid: Israel to send one million vaccines to Palestinians in swap deal

Under the deal, the Palestinians will give Israel a reciprocal number of doses later in the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vAciBX

Alieu Kosiah: Liberian convicted of war crimes in Swiss court

Alieu Kosiah is the first Liberian to be convicted for acts committed during the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q7Gfbw

Crocodile attack: 'I was beating on its snout'

Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vChMw7

California heatwave: State declares state of emergency

Parts of the US south-west report dangerously high temperatures, with excessive heat warnings in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCLEK7

Alex Harvill: US daredevil dies during world record attempt

Alex Harvill died trying to break the record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump in Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gy4LPU

Scarlett Johansson criticises Black Widow's 'hyper-sexualisation' in Iron Man 2

Scarlett Johansson says her character was treated like "a possession or a thing" in Iron Man 2. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iSliQm

Ethiopia election: A sham or democratic rebirth?

Why the stakes are so high in the nation's first attempt at free and fair elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8KYtE

Gaza fire balloons draw renewed Israel air strikes

Arson attacks and retaliatory air strikes put further strain on a fragile ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gBitBt

Why US millennials are quitting big cities

Remote workers are freer than ever to relocate, especially when smaller cities dangle incentives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQg9bA

The Gurkha veterans fighting for Covid care in Nepal

Ghurkas living in a remote part of Nepal say they're struggling to access life-saving treatment for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3mCRQ

Pornhub videos: Women sue, alleging lack of consent

More than 30 women say private or non-consensual videos of them were uploaded to the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TLi0Uc

David Bowie painting bought for $5 expected to fetch thousands

A painting by musician David Bowie found at a Canadian dump is set to be auctioned for thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vADFMi

Juneteenth: What is the newest US holiday and how is it celebrated?

The commemoration of the last enslaved black American being freed is now an official US holiday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TEgJyo

German hunt for gunman who killed two in Espelkamp

It is not clear why the man, now on the run, shot a man and a woman in the town of Espelkamp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S4TME5

Abubakar Shekau: The mastermind behind the Chibok kidnappings

Nigeria's Boko Haram confirms that its leader Abubakar Shekau has been killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gy2yUA

Obamacare: US Supreme Court upholds affordable healthcare law

The law, known as Obamacare, gives millions of low-income Americans access to medical insurance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDqO6F

India Covid pandemic: Girl, 5, reunited with mother in Australia

Stuck in India, Johannah was separated from her family in Australia because of border closures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wAJL0x

Kenneth Kaunda: Zambia's first president dies aged 97

Kaunda was one of Zambia's founding fathers who helped achieve independence from Britain in 1964. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wNlx3n

Peru election: Why has no winner been declared?

The country is still waiting to find out the outcome of its most polarised poll in recent history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35vvAOh

Italy cable car: Outrage as video of the crash shown on TV

Italy's public broadcaster showed the footage of last month's cable car crash that killed 14 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wB1y7B

Girls to break centuries-old German male choir school tradition

The Regensburger Domspatzen boys' church choir will open its school to girls next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iMVoxe

Diana Ross reveals first album in 15 years, Thank You

The legendary Motown singer recorded every track on Thank You in her home studio. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TG9fuC

Shenzhou-12: Chinese astronauts dock with new space station

Shenzhou-12 docked with the new Tiangong space station as part of China's longest crewed mission to date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gu7lGx

Christian Eriksen to have heart-starting device fitted after collapse

Denmark's Christian Eriksen will be fitted with a heart-starting device following his collapse on the pitch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvQ2MJ

Ganges river: India boatman praised for saving baby girl floating in a box

The 21-day-old baby girl was found in a wooden box in the Ganges river and is now in hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d6DmTd

Ivory Coast's ex-President Gbagbo to return home after ICC acquittal

Laurent Gbagbo was taken to the ICC in 2011 on charges of crimes against humanity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gtLjno

Shenzhou-12: China launches three astronauts to space station

China successfully launches the Shenzhou-12 capsule, containing crew for the country's new space station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cPJE9n

Giant Buddhist statue gets Covid face mask in Japan

Temple managers plan to keep the face covering on the figure until the pandemic is brought under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2THrCzj

Strong-Willed Pig: Animal that survived Sichuan earthquake dies

Zhu Jianqiang, or "Strong-Willed Pig", was seen as a symbol of hope and resilience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ud4dWZ

When Biden met Putin: Decoding the world leaders' body language

A body language expert unpacks the postures and gestures of the two world leaders at their summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wxJGuD

Biden lashes out at CNN reporter

The president snaps at a female correspondent before apologising later on for being "a wise guy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gwLT3R

Covid causes new environmental dilemma for India’s Ganges River

Hundreds of bodies have been buried in shallow graves along the banks of the already-polluted Ganges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TxLULL

Why cyber gangs won't worry about US-Russia talks

Plans to tackle ransomware hackers starts on shaky ground with a disagreement over who is responsible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJLyft

Australia's growing thirst for alcohol-free wine and beer

Demand for non-alcoholic drinks "explodes" as more Australians rethink their drinking habits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vyssM2

Tigray war: Walking three days to find a hospital

People's lives in northern Ethiopia are in tatters as they deal with famine in the ruins of a war zone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iN4zh6

Turow: Vast Polish coal mine infuriates the neighbours

The EU's top court has ordered Poland to halt mining at Turow, which affects water levels across the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xwCrDh

Why the cruise industry is still navigating choppy waters

The global cruise line industry is hoping to now recover from the pandemic, but problems remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cN1ppW

Botswana diamond could be world's third largest

The "rare and extraordinary" gem weighs 1,098 carats and was unveiled by diamond firm, Debswana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvfemH

Biden-Putin summit: 'It's always better to meet face-to-face'

President Joe Biden and President Vladimir Putin hold their first talks since Mr Biden took office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wxyEoT

Putin: You think we're the unpredictable ones?

Russian President Vladimir Putin responds to US President Joe Biden's calls for "stable and predictable" relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zz6tIk

Myanmar village of Kin Ma burns down after clashes

The military blames "terrorists" for the incident but locals tell the BBC troops are to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vweMBp

Africa's Covid patients 'dying from lack of oxygen'

Health agencies and medics tells the BBC of a growing crisis facing low-income African nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xrtw62

Iran's presidential election: Four claims fact-checked

TV debate topics included censorship, Iran's economic performance and political prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xshNUy

Shenzhou-12: China to launch first crew to new space station

Three astronauts are set to blast off on China's longest ever human spaceflight mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJCiYL

Putin praises Biden as constructive at Geneva summit

However, there is little sign of any deal on key issues at the US-Russian summit in Geneva. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vtQFmH

Berlin squat riot leaves dozens of police wounded

Sixty police officers are hurt as squatters riot over a planned fire inspection at 94 Rigaer Straße. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UdwTiz

Lina Khan: The 32-year-old taking on Big Tech

The new Federal Trade Commission chair has Big Tech in her sights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wsujDw

Peruvians reweave Incan 'living bridge' over river

Communities literally came together to recreate the historic rope bridge, meeting in the middle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pYeMZR

Mexico missing students: Remains of third victim identified

Almost seven years after 43 students disappeared, the remains of a third victim are identified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vzEBjY

Germany withdraws platoon from Nato mission in Lithuania

The army is investigating reports of sexual coercion and anti-Semitic songs at a party in Lithuania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pZkb2B

Taishan nuclear plant: China admits damage to fuel rods

The Chinese government says the issue at the Taishan facility is "common" and did not cause a leak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gSYtth

Spanish man jailed for killing and eating his mother

The 28-year-old was arrested after body parts of his mother were found scattered in her Madrid flat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xkSUKo

Biden-Putin summit: US and Russian leaders set for tense Geneva talks

The first meeting between the leaders comes as relations between the US and Russia are at rock bottom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gtGJ8x

Spider webs blanket Australian landscape after floods

Millions of spiders fleeing floodwaters have created huge webs as they try to reach higher ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wuchk9

Covid: US death toll passes 600,000 as vaccination rate slows

Amid falling vaccination rates, the US maintains global records for both total cases and deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gpITWH

Israeli nationalists march through Jerusalem's Old City

The parade risks igniting tensions with Palestinians, only weeks after a conflict in Gaza ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3goXYb4

Gone Girl actress Lisa Banes dies aged 65 following accident

The movie and TV star died after being involved in a scooter collision 10 days ago in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TzPyVz

Hungary LGBT: New law is 'shameful, hateful' - Katalin Cseh

The legislation will make it hard for LGBTQ people to live in the country, MEP Katalin Cseh says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pX4IQF

Somalia: Attack kills 10 at Mogadishu army training camp

A suicide bomber targeted a queue of new recruits waiting outside the base, a witness says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TAOwID

US-Russia relations: Adversary or potential partner?

Three young Americans and three young Russians spoke to the BBC about the other country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SzHZxT

Police investigate death of Indonesian critic who died during flight

An initial post mortem in Indonesia found Helmud Hontong had died of natural causes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vpbEHt

Ahmad Al K: Dutch court tries refugee over Syria murder video

Ahmad Al K sought asylum in the Netherlands but is accused of shooting an unarmed Syrian officer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gAnysD

Illinois chemical plant fire being left to burn out to stop spillage into river

Fire crews in Illinois are managing the blaze to avoid water laced with chemicals running into the nearby river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gwilDz

Indian students get bail in Delhi riots case

Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita took part in protests against a contentious citizenship law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cJXaeJ

Belarus plane: Ryanair boss says pilot had no choice but to land in Minsk

Michael O'Leary says the crew was warned that a bomb would explode if the plane stayed on course. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cI8HeE

Boeing-Airbus trade row set to end after 17 years

The agreement, after 17 years, means taxes on $11.5bn of goods will be removed for five years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35mFfqr

South Africa: Unidentified stones spark 'diamond rush'

Many of those digging in KwaHlathi village believe the crystal-like stones are precious jewels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pT4MAQ

In The Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda sorry for lack of Afro-Latinos

In The Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda says his film "fell short" in the diversity of its cast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wqWYsx

Airlines report 3,000 unruly passengers this year in US

Most of the cases involved passengers who refused to wear masks, as airlines enforce tougher rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gsfKKO

Ikea France fined €1m for snooping on staff

The ex-CEO of Ikea France gets a suspended term, as private detectives and police spied on staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zml5ux

Footballer Eriksen 'fine under the circumstances'

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen says he is "fine under the circumstances" as he continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyOjFT

Goma volcano: ‘I don't know what happened to my family.’

Several children are missing after becoming separated from their family while fleeing the lava flows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vqnYaz

Runner blames burrito for failing drugs test

Shelby Houlihan says she has been banned for four years after testing positive for a prohibited substance - which she blames on a burrito. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBJDzV

Three things to watch as Joe Biden meets Vladimir Putin

The US president is set to talk to the Russian leader in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUilij

Liz Chicaje: Activist whose fight created a national park

Liz Chicaje, who fought for the creation of Yaguas National Park, has been awarded the Goldman prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xoktm6

Beijing tells Nato to stop hyping up China threat

It comes after a summit of alliance leaders described China's behaviour as a "systemic challenge". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cH8Df7

Italian marines: India closes criminal cases in 2012 shooting

The two marines are accused of killing two fishermen off the coast of India's Kerala state in 2012. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xohkTy

India's vaccine drive: Stories from the best and worst districts

Vaccination rates are vastly different depending on which district you live in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35b5yj6

Philippines drugs war: ICC prosecutor seeks full investigation

Fatou Bensouda says there is reasonable basis to believe thousands of civilians were unlawfully killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iDfF8x

US model Chrissy Teigen apologises for online 'trolling'

It comes a month after Teigen apologised to TV personality Courtney Stodden for online bullying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gvAz6N

Christiane Amanpour: CNN star says she has ovarian cancer

The award-winning journalist urged women to get regular screenings and take symptoms seriously. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RTJF4T

Reality Winner: US ex-NSA contractor and leaker released from prison

Reality Winner leaked a classified report on Russian hacking to the media and was jailed in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iGNplu

China: Performance issue reported at nuclear plant

Companies behind the plant say there was no leak at the plant - but gasses were released on purpose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vhNzCk

Car unexpectedly disappears into disused well in Mumbai

The moment a car fell through a layer of concrete into a disused well in Mumbai was caught on camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sw1Q0M

Canada truck attack suspect charged with terrorism

Police allege the attack that killed four members of a Muslim family in Ontario was "premeditated". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iDMylt

World War II: Hideki Tojo's ashes scattered by US, documents reveal

Newly uncovered documents reveal US dropped Hideki Tojo's remains into the Pacific Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SptSvb

Belarus parades detained journalist Protasevich at media event

Roman Protasevich, who was taken off a Ryanair flight, is made to appear at an official briefing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gitIP7

Yemen: Dozens of migrants feared dead after boat sinks

Yemeni fishermen have reportedly recovered 25 bodies, but the fate of dozens more remains unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wu5nvC

Johnny & Jugnu: Fast food staff arrested for not giving police free burgers

All 19 workers at a Johnny & Jugnu fast food restaurant in Lahore were detained for hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gkqwm4

Wrong seat: Netanyahu sits in PM's chair after loss

After a vote installing a new government, Benjamin Netanyahu sat back down, but in a seat that was no longer his. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iBv0Xb

Irish police to be given powers over passwords

New legislation in the Republic of Ireland will compel suspects to give police their details. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ziFNv8

Aung San Suu Kyi: Trial of ousted Myanmar leader begins

Aung San Suu Kyi faces a range of charges including owning unlicensed walkie-talkies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RQaKWE

Carlos Ghosn: US father and son admit role in Nissan chief's escape

Michael and Peter Taylor are accused of helping ex-Nissan boos Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35fLcp0

IS Badoush prison massacre: Iraq exhumes bodies from mass grave

DNA taken from victims found in a mass grave near Mosul will be compared with possible relatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vjze8p

Nato summit: Nato must face up to China's rise, alliance chief says

The alliance is expected to brand China a security risk at President Biden's first summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xhcEPa

China denounces G7 after statement on Xinjiang and Hong Kong

The country's embassy in the UK hits out after a statement criticised Beijing over a range of issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pS3TZt

Headache and running nose linked to Delta variant

People may need to be on the lookout for different Covid symptoms, according to researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zrgyqI

Ned Beatty, Deliverance, Superman and Toy Story 3 actor, dies aged 83

Dubbed the busiest actor in Hollywood, he was also seen in Nashville, Network and many other films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ghw0Ot

Ziona Chana: Head of 'world's largest family' dies in India's Mizoram state

Ziona Chana, the head of a religious sect that practiced polygamy, had 38 wives and 89 children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pP3JC5

'We hope it's the beginning of a new Israel'

Many Israelis celebrate as a new coalition government ends 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iBGuK3

What Putin really wants from Biden

The Geneva summit on 16 June between the Russian and US presidents will not be a friendly encounter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U7SoS1

Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation

Every year thousands of migrants risk it all on the perilous journey from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pP5AH2

WhatsApp launches privacy campaign after backlash

The head of WhatsApp says governments should "demand more security" as encryption comes under fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cEunbj

The buzzwords reflecting the frustration of China's young generation

Millions in China are expressing their desire to break free of a standard definition of success. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wr5doA

Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees

From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3goIq5S

India coronavirus: 'I lost my father and pregnant wife to Covid'

One man's ordeal in India as the second wave of coronavirus devastates his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wnLLce

Allied Democratic Forces: The Ugandan rebels working with IS in DR Congo

The activity of the Allied Democratic Forces has recently taken on a more global jihadist dimension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gkBMPg

Naftali Bennett: 'We will heal the rift'

Israel's new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, addressed the Knesset at his first cabinet meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35f4if5

Madrid protests: Thousands rally against Catalan pardons

Right-wing Spanish parties say plans to pardon separatist leaders are a threat to national unity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gmLz7M

Netanyahu: A shrewd leader who reshaped Israel

Loved and loathed, Israel's ousted long-term PM made his mark on the country at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wnk974

G7: World leaders promise one billion Covid vaccine doses for poorer nations

PM Boris Johnson rejects criticism the donation is not enough, saying "we are going flat out". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TrBoWc

Netanyahu out as new Israeli government approved

Benjamin Netanyahu loses his 12-year hold on power as Israel's parliament approves new coalition government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TleAaJ

French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic outlasts Stefanos Tsitsipas for 19th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic wins his 19th Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wpt2NI

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: G7 calls for access for aid workers

The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vfMZVz

G7: Macron responds to criticism over 'offensive' NI comments

French President Macron responds to the furore around his reported comments on Northern Ireland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TrXUhG

G7 leaders pledge 1bn doses of vaccines for poorer countries - Johnson

G7 leaders pledge one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, says PM Boris Johnson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U4Atvm

Biden: US could 'work with Russia' over Covid, cyber crime and conflict

Joe Biden says the US could "work with Russia" on issues such as Covid, cyber crime and conflicts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iDrBXV

G7 summit: Leaders pledge climate action but disappoint activists

The plan renews a promise to raise $100bn a year but environmentalists say it lacks detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35gJAvg

G7 summit: How significant are group's climate pledges?

G7 leaders make new pledges to combat climate change, but campaigners say they lack detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xnEidv

Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder suffered cardiac arrest, says team doctor

Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed in Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland, says Danish team doctor Morten Boesen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zq7aDu

Covid spike delays return of Lumumba's remains

Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba's body was dissolved in acid, but a tooth was later found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pPGM1q

Malaysia deports French conspiracy theorist wanted for abduction

French conspiracy theorist Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann is wanted over the kidnapping of a child in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zo7t1J

G7 summit: China says small groups do not rule the world

The G7 leaders, who are meeting in England, have sought a unified position over China's rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vempwh

Guinea-Bissau’s cashew farmers survive tough times

Cashew nuts are Guinea-Bissau's biggest export crop but times are tough for farmers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vizV1R

Pakistan: The man trying to improve women's underwear

Mark Moore wants to bring well-made, affordable underwear to Pakistan - he just has to get past the men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cCCt4o

Baba Ka Dhaba: The year in the life of a viral Delhi eatery owner

Eighty-year-old Kanta Prasad has felt the ups and downs of running a business during a pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TXEX6R

G7 leaders face biggest climate change decisions in history - David Attenborough

Sir David warns world leaders that humans may be "on the verge of destabilising the entire planet". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TnoQ2b

Israel's Netanyahu poised to lose power to new government

Israel's long-term leader is set to be unseated by a coalition of parties which united against him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pOcfkJ

Swiss to vote in pesticide ban referendum

Supporters say pesticides damage the environment, but farmers warn they could lose their livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cFJ9P4

Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders

Global transport of goods has suffered blockages, delays and bottlenecks and won't be resolved quickly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35cRdmo

Bidder pays $28m for space trip with Amazon's Bezos

The mystery auction winner will be part of the the first human flight by space company Blue Origin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zimOkB

E3 2021: Ubisoft kicks off event with Avatar and Mario + Rabbids reveals

A new game based in James Cameron's movie, a Mario + Rabbids sequel, and Rainbow Six started off E3. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vgV5gU

G7 in Cornwall: Environmental protesters take to streets and sea

About 200 protesters paddled out into the bay from Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pNzhIn

SLS: First view of Nasa's assembled 'megarocket'

Nasa has assembled the key elements of its powerful SLS rocket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xfjuom

Moria migrant camp fire: Four Afghans sentenced to 10 years in jail

The Afghan asylum seekers were found guilty of starting fires that destroyed the Greek camp last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cClMG5

G7 summit: Joe Biden gifts Boris Johnson custom-made bike

The red, white and blue machine was built in record time by a Philadelphia business with four staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TWbyKd

Russia's Putin: Biden will be less impulsive than Trump

The Russian president says he expects fewer "impulse-based movements" from his US counterpart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gh5Knp

Boko Haram: Nigerian president admits failure to end violence

The fight against militants in the north has unintentionally spread violence, Muhammadu Buhari says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35bsoHu

G7 summit: Biden to urge West to form alliance against China

The US president will use the G7 summit in Britain to call on allies to combat Beijing's influence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TlXObt

Algeria election: Voting under way in parliamentary poll

"You want change, cast your ballot" voters are told, but the mass protest movement says it is pointless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zluWR4

'I could be with people and still feel alone'

It's been a difficult year for US college students. This is Ana Carmona's story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wl9LwH

Seizure of Democrats' Apple data by Trump officials to be investigated

Two House members had their phone records released, reportedly at the request of Trump officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ixYGEw

Humpback whale spits out lobsterman

A lobsterman in Cape Cod, thought he had been attacked by a shark, but realised he was in a whale's mouth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cBTJXt

Boaters have a close call with a Texas dam

The four passengers were rescued after their boat got stuck at the top of the dam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pIi2bD

Why Kim Jong-un is waging war on slang, jeans and foreign films

A sweeping new law makes the smuggling of foreign news, films or drama punishable by death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cpD8pQ

'Clothes are torn, worn out - I can't find work gloves'

How supply chains can be strengthened to protect against shocks and shortages in the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x6lcbJ

Daniel Ellsberg: The 90-year-old whistleblower tempting prosecution

Fifty years after he leaked the Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg says he's made another disclosure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ci8VsH

Myanmar: The mysterious deaths of the NLD party officials

The deaths of officials from Aung San Suu Kyi's party have raised scrutiny of the military's actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3geJzNz

The Queen: ‘Are you supposed to be looking as if you’re enjoying yourself?’

The Queen isn't afraid to lighten the mood at the G7 'family photo' from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/359GWr4

G7: Boris Johnson kicks off summit with plea to tackle inequality

The UK's PM urges leaders to "build back better" after Covid, as the Queen joins them for a dinner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zj89W1

Teen who filmed George Floyd murder given journalism award

Darnella Frazier received a special citation by the Pulitzer Prize board for her courage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TpfPFH

Palestinian teenager shot dead in clash at protest

The Israeli army said there was a riot at Beita, near Nablus, and soldiers' lives were in danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tod0Fb

Covid: Celebrity Millennium cruise guests test positive for virus

Royal Caribbean restarted cruises in June after they were suspended for more than a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wkOJyq

Oregon lawmaker ousted for allowing rioters into State Capitol

Republican Mike Nearman has become the first sitting Oregon lawmaker to be expelled in history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35aI8dN

UAE could be torturing detained activists, UN says

Prisoners are being held in solitary confinement for long periods, according to a human rights expert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3izmYhn

Ethiopia conflict: 33,000 Tigray children risk death from hunger - UN

The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3waOZQl

China marathon: Officials punished over runner deaths

Extreme weather struck the event last month, killing 21 ultra-marathon runners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vjZjnH

California jury awards $15m over lost fertility clinic eggs and embryos

The five plaintiffs lost eggs or embryos after a freezer tank failure at a San Francisco clinic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vgatKc

Israel ex-top spy reveals Mossad operations against Iran

Yossi Cohen, who retired as Mossad chief last week, spoke about the theft of Iran's nuclear archive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pHXsYR

Hong Kong to censor films that ‘endanger national security’

Censors have been given the power to vet films that authorities say may endanger national security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gfGgqI

Texas governor promises to build border wall amid migrant surge

Republican Greg Abbott says Texas "will not sit idly by as this crisis grows" at the Mexico border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2StYA6f

Hungary LGBT: Content aimed at children to be banned

Critics say the legislation is similar to Russia's ban on "gay propaganda" targeting minors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RKt43z

Peru election: Vote count ends but official result may take days

Leftist Pedro Castillo keeps a narrow lead, but an official announcement may take days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gfdSFa

Copa America: Brazilian Supreme Court rules tournament can go ahead

The Copa America, which is set to start on Sunday, can go ahead in Brazil, the country's Supreme Court decides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SuKa5E

UK-US special relationship: A short history

It isn't always "couple goals" - because the people involved keep changing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zjl0HX

Trump officials seized Democrats' Apple data: reports

At least two Democrats and their families had their Apple data seized under President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xgso5c

Quiz: How well do you know the Euros? Take our bumper quiz

Ten rounds, 125 possible answers - take on our quiz and test your Euros knowledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ziR6DF

'Huntington's disease won't stop me having a baby'

Heather and her husband are going to have a baby, even though Heather's time with the child will be limited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sj7L9G

Trese: What Netflix's new occult anime reveals about the Philippines

The creatures and monsters that come alive in the show tell a tale about today's modern society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tlz972

India's vaccine drive: Stories from the best and worst districts

Vaccination rates vastly different depending on which district you live in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35b5yj6

Coronavirus: Can countries pay back pandemic debt?

Countries around the world have borrowed staggering amounts to deal with the pandemic. But where does a government borrow that money from - and can it ever be paid back? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pFsW1R

Ilhan Omar: US congresswoman defends 'offensive' Israel remark

After a rare rebuke from colleagues, Democrat Ilhan Omar hits back at her critics' "tropes". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xaoxq4

Why some say this Nevada town siren is a racist relic

The siren has been called a "piece of historical trauma" over its disputed link to sundown towns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/355XznH

Solar eclipse 2021: Eclipse lights up sky

Some early risers in the northern hemisphere may have spotted the eclipse in the sky on Thursday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3548Qou

Australia: New South Wales and Victoria face coldest weather in decades

Unusually low temperatures mark the arrival of winter for much of eastern Australia as cool air travels up from Antartica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iwN7xi

G7: UK and US in complete harmony over Northern Ireland - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson meets US President Joe Biden ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TdOt5w

France to scale down W Africa military operations

French forces have been helping countries in the Sahel region to fight militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zlM7lQ

Coronavirus vaccines: Will half a billion jabs for poorer countries make a difference?

The US is to give away 500 million Covid vaccines - but how much will it help other countries? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pF7Wbr

Ethiopia Tigray: UN aid chief says there is famine

More than 350,000 people are living in "severe crisis" after months of conflict in the Tigray region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gqB3es

China has created a 'dystopian hellscape' in Xinjiang, Amnesty report says

In a new report, Amnesty International says China is committing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gaDRNE

Macron slap: Four months for man who attacked French president

The medieval combat enthusiast admitted hitting the French president, saying it was a moment of impulse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbb23W

Emma Coronel Aispuro: Wife of El Chapo pleads guilty to drugs charge

Emma Coronel Aispuro is accused of helping her kingpin husband run a drug smuggling cartel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2REZook

Pope rejects German cardinal's offer to quit over abuse failures

Cardinal Reinhard Marx had offered to resign over the mishandling of the Catholic abuse crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v9BuPD

Tokyo 2020: Olympic swimmer Madeline Groves withdraws from trials over 'perverts' in sport

Australian swimmer Madeline Groves withdraws from Olympic trials, citing "misogynistic perverts" in the sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g5V7Ul

The Beast: How Biden's getting around on his first overseas trip

Planes, helicopters and armoured cars - how President Biden will travel on his first official trip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/358nZoA

Italian woman wakes up after 10 months in coma

Cristina Rosi, 37, was seven months pregnant when she suffered a heart attack in July last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/357BdlG

Dutch find Czech crew remains at WW2 RAF bomber crash site

Five Czech airmen died when their RAF Wellington bomber was shot down over the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zq3kur

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard: Film sequel slated by critics

The movie sequel sees Samuel L Jackson, Salma Hayek and Ryan Reynolds reprise their roles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wajw0M

McDonalds BTS meals: Indonesia branches forced to shut due to high orders

Dozens of branches in Indonesia closed their doors after being overwhelmed with orders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zpRnoz

Palestinian security officers killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

A firefight erupted after Israeli special forces went to Jenin to arrest suspected militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zeaFgl

'I can speak freely and use swear words as I see fit'

The rise of email "newsletter" providers that allow writers to directly connect with readers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ivDm2A

G7: What it's all about in 60 seconds

Jon Kay tells us what is happening ahead of this weekend's G7 summit in just one minute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ThWvdr

Protest wasn't cleared for Trump photo op - report

A new report clears police of having cleared protesters so Donald Trump could pose for photos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pBxZQG

Serbia volleyball player banned over racist eye gesture

Serbia's Sanja Djurdjevic was pictured making the gesture during a game against Thailand last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ivOYCG

Gay couple in Wisconsin bypass flag rules with rainbow floodlights

The couple from Wisconsin were told to remove a Pride flag from their porch under new housing rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vc4beG

Donald Trump-era ban on TikTok dropped by Joe Biden

The delayed ban on TikTok and WeChat will now not happen - instead apps from China will face reviews. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pAbsnx

Elderly nun faces 40 years for stealing to support gambling

The 79-year-old Californian took a vow of poverty before stealing from the school, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gf5Tq4

Macron slap: Hitler book and weapons found - French reports

Investigators search the homes of two suspects and reportedly find arms at the home of one of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/350P5y9

South Korea: Nine die as building collapses on to bus in Gwangju

The five-storey building was being demolished at the time of the accident in Gwangju. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iuhzrV

Biden ready to 'rally world's democracies' on first foreign trip

The president's first foreign trip will see him attend G7 and Nato summits and meet Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v6nENX

US Senate passes sweeping bill to counter China tech reach

The historic $250bn bill saw divided parties unite to compete with China's technological ambitions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pzIgNi

One Fastly customer triggered internet meltdown

The unnamed customer was not to blame but changing settings triggered a software bug, Fastly says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zfO4jC

Sweet dreams! Wandering elephants take a snooze

A herd of 15 elephants on the move is China has been spotted having a nap in a forest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w2HhHX

South African woman gives birth to 10 babies in Pretoria

Gosiame Thamara Sithole, 37, was astonished by decuplets after scans only showed eight in the womb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RD5aa9

Coronavirus: Auckland ranked most liveable city as pandemic shifts list

The New Zealand city tops an annual list that has been shaken by the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cqQrGA

Belarus plane: Sofia Sapega 'not giving in' after arrest

In the first letters to her family since her arrest, Sofia Sapega says she is "holding up" in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7xGtQ

Covid: What do we know about global youth unemployment?

Young people have suffered from the economic consequences of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SlzvKD

G7: Australia PM Scott Morrison remembers Cornish ancestor

Scott Morrison says his ancestor from the UK county hosting the G7 was sent to Australia for stealing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g5OlOz

France and Belgium loosen Covid restrictions for summer

Restaurants and bars have reopened to indoor guests, while rules on home-working are being eased. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iszUWh

Halo Trust: Afghanistan mine clearance workers shot dead 'in cold blood'

Officials blamed the Taliban, but the Halo Trust says the local Taliban group came to their aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/354nzQ5

Parachute pitch invader halts Polish league match

Watch as an unexpected pitch invader on a parachute halts a Polish league match between Olimpia Elblag and PISA Primavera Barczewo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RAZmOi

Bitcoin: El Salvador makes cryptocurrency legal tender

It is the first country in the world to make the move, following a proposal by its president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x5ZMeG

Nigeria's Twitter ban: Donald Trump hails Buhari

The former US president urges other countries to restrict use of social media platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TfYYVN

Jerusalem march through Muslim Quarter to go ahead

The original march was cancelled over fears of further conflict between Israel and Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T9cmLt

US Double Eagle gold coin sold for record $18.9m

With a face value of $20, it was the last gold coin produced for intended circulation in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ghYEh9

Could this be California's worst year for drought?

Dry conditions in the western US leave experts worried about a wildfire season unlike any other. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S9Hs5H

Israel says Hamas used tower to jam Iron Dome

The building, housing AP and Al Jazeera, was destroyed by an Israeli strike in the recent conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T4Q9y9

India coronavirus: What is the government's change to vaccine policy?

PM Narendra Modi says all adults in India will now get free vaccines - but wasn't that the case before? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zewVGM

France: President Macron slapped by person in crowd

French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped by a person in a crowd on a visit to south-eastern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SnfUto

Kim's Convenience stars decry 'racist' storylines and lack of diversity

The Kim's Convenience stars say storylines were "overtly racist" and their pay is "horsepoop". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3irMbKO

Australia under pressure to free refugee family detained on Christmas Island

Three-year-old Tharnicaa Murugappan has been evacuated to Perth with suspected blood poisoning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v1n9ED

Canada truck attack: Muslim family victims named

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Sunday's attack as authorities weigh terrorism charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RxkwwI

Tigray conflict: ‘We have no food, we face death’

Residents in war-torn Ethiopia tell of looted crops and cattle and no aid as the UN warns of famine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SiH4Sm

Australia whales: ‘Unbelievable’ super-group caught on film

A massive whale pod has been seen "bubble-net" feeding for the first time off Australia’s coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gyix3Z