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Armand Duplantis is glad that a phone call from his girlfriend meant he missed a coffee with Sam Kendricks before the American's positive Covid test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C0gpvC

Turkey: Foreign tourists evacuated as wildfires threaten resorts

Coastguard vessels and private boats have brought holidaymakers to safety, as the death toll rises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3leD2qc

Simone Biles withdraws from floor final at Tokyo Olympics

American Simone Biles withdraws from the floor final but is yet to make a decision on whether to compete on beam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fkEt2v

Simone Biles criticism baffles Callum Skinner: Mental health 'not death of sport'

Criticism of Simone Biles for withdrawing from some events at Tokyo 2020 is "baffling", says Olympic gold medallist Callum Skinner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgs978

Tokyo Olympics: Charlotte Worthington wins BMX freestyle gold for Great Britain

Great Britain's Charlotte Worthington wins a thrilling gold in the women's BMX park freestyle Olympic final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vo2tKU

Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene

Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C4WOKy

The women fighting infertility stigma in Nigeria

Three Nigerian women confront the prejudice they have faced on their fertility journeys. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xjkS97

Anti-eviction lawmaker camps overnight on US Capitol steps

Cori Bush fears millions of US tenants could be at risk if an eviction freeze is allowed to expire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ifQfgp

Kris Wu: K-Pop star arrested on suspicion of rape

The Chinese-Canadian star denies allegations made online by several women in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fhjLRj

SolarWinds: Top US prosecutors hit by suspected Russian hack

It is feared hackers may have accessed sensitive legal files during last year's SolarWinds breach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rLiHdk

Double GB gold in new mixed events

Great Britain kick off a golden Saturday by winning two of the new mixed relay events but there is disappointment for Dina Asher-Smith. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WG6kUs

Tokyo Olympics: Elaine Thompson-Herah defends 100m title

Elaine Thompson-Herah became the second-fastest woman in history as she beat fellow Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to defend her Olympic 100m title. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WGIKab

Tokyo Olympics: The medal winners' flowers that pay tribute to 2011 disaster

More than 5,000 bouquets are being handed to athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games - and have a special significance, with flowers from areas devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A8Y0Lx

Dressel sets world record to win third Tokyo gold

American Caeleb Dressel gains his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a 100m butterfly world record, while Katie Ledecky and Kaylee McKeown also win golds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TOOLAy

Afghanistan: Fighting rages as Taliban besiege three key cities

Fears rise of a humanitarian crisis as Islamist militants seek to capture major Afghan urban areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V0Fnuk

Billie Eilish opens up on internet trolls

Eilish tells Amfo of her frustration with internet criticism in a new documentary to be broadcast on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37icUlT

Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic loses to Pablo Carreno Busta in bronze-medal match

Novak Djokovic throws one racquet and smashes another as his bid for an Olympic medal ends in defeat by Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fbeZ7N

Tokyo Olympics: Georgia athletes removed from Games after sightseeing trip

Two Georgian silver medallists are told to leave the Olympic Games for taking a sightseeing trip in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbRDjB

ICYMI: Decoding feline feelings and a breathtaking bungee jump

A round-up of the week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j2pewe

Australia Covid: Brisbane lockdown after Delta variant cases

Millions of Australians in parts of Queensland enter a snap lockdown from Saturday afternoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ieEeI7

Tokyo Olympics: Russians face backlash from fellow competitors

The Russian Olympic Committee are fourth in the medal table at the Tokyo Games but their athletes are facing questions from fellow competitors about whether they should even be there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3led1Y2

From Afghan interpreter to US homeless - until reaching the American dream

Thousands of Afghan interpreters have waited years to flee to the US. Arriving is a different story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WyEAAV

Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb

More than 60 years after a deadly explosion ruined Mitholz, the village remains under threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VlNpNY

Nigeria's kidnap crisis: 'I saw my two-year-old carried by a man with a gun'

Parents of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria describe their trauma, and dilemma over the ransom demands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ylTwAI

India reptile park struggles to survive amid Covid

The future is uncertain for the thousands of snakes, lizards and crocodiles at the Guindy Snake Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ibdzfs

The man who 'killed' Pluto

How Mike Brown’s discovery of a larger object threatened Pluto’s 75-year status as a planet from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fxOl9t

Donald Trump ordered to hand over tax returns to Congress

The ruling is a big legal blow to the ex-president, who has not publicly disclosed his tax returns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WuvYLG

Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor thanks supporters after heart attack

The Better Call Saul star says he had a "small heart attack" on Tuesday and is going to be okay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BW1jHr

Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly

A woman faces wildlife endangerment charges for a close call with a mother grizzly in Yellowstone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3feQYN4

Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU by air bed

Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37f2zak

Amanda Knox claims Matt Damon film Stillwater profits from her life

The director of Stillwater said he was fascinated by Ms Knox's wrongful murder conviction in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UYnPPu

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta criticises 'vaccine nationalism'

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta says vaccine nationalism is why he wants his country to move towards vaccine production. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rKO6fK

Amazon hit with $886m fine for alleged data breach

The tech giant rejects claims it has broken European Union data protection laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376WPzy

Deadly oil tanker attack in Arabian Sea

Two crew members, a British and a Romanian citizen, are killed in an incident off the coast of Oman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V9thyK

Tokyo Olympics: Who are the contenders for Usain Bolt's 100m crown?

For the first time since 2004 an athlete other than Usain Bolt will win the men's Olympic 100m - but who are the contenders for gold? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ff2WGp

Australia to return 14 artworks of disputed provenance to India

The National Gallery says their repatriation will "close a very difficult chapter of our history". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6CCPU

China nuclear: Taishan reactor shut down over damaged fuel rods

The operator says the EPR reactor at Taishan in China is "under control" despite fuel rod concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3leu9g7

Critics praise 'defiant' Billie Eilish album

The teen megastar's second album, Happier Than Ever, gives an unflinching portrayal of global fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ff9eGe

Turkey fires: Blazes threaten Marmaris and other coastal resorts

Villages and hotels are evacuated as firefighters attempt to put out dozens of blazes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zLUnKY

Djokovic's 'golden Grand Slam' bid thwarted

Novak Djokovic's hopes of winning a 'Golden Slam' are over after losing to Alexander Zverev in the Olympic tennis semi-finals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vnn7e7

Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' spike

The Olympics host is facing record Covid case numbers, fuelled by the virulent Delta strain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zRYJR6

Tokyo Olympics: Kenya's runners form 'mum's club'

Top Kenyan female athletes have been juggling parenting and training for the Tokyo Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iYhZ8B

Hong Kong: First person sentenced under security law gets nine years jail

Tong Ying-kit had rode a motorbike into police officers while flying a flag with a protest slogan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WCsPtq

The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste

Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rFNhFj

Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 July 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rFAZg5

'My bakery lets you take a bite out of celebs'

Funny Face Bakery shot to fame when Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian posted about its cookies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WuGMcF

The separated refugees brought back together by judo

Sanda Aldass and Muna Dahouk have trained together since childhood but the war in Syria separated them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yerR4w

Dressage: How to make a horse dance

For some, it's an oddity to watch only at the Olympics... for others, it's a lifetime of training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WBgCFp

Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic thrashes Kei Nishikori to reach men's semi-finals

Novak Djokovic remains on course for a 'Golden Slam' after thrashing home hope Kei Nishikori to ease into the Olympic semi-finals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i9xw68

Tokyo Olympics: How to think like a champion

Newsbeat speaks to Bill Beswick, the psychologist behind the 26-year-old breaststroke star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJ0O2g

Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise

The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/379pbJq

First group of evacuated Afghan interpreters arrives in US

The evacuations are part of Operation Allies Refuge as the US military mission in Afghanistan ends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lbrq7w

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VjG7u6

Theodore McCarrick: Defrocked US cardinal charged with assault and battery

Theodore McCarrick is believed to be the highest-ranking US Catholic to face criminal abuse charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zMnUV2

American Lee takes gold as Biles watches on

American Sunisa Lee takes gymnastics all-around gold at the Olympics as defending champion Simone Biles watches from the stands after withdrawing to prioritise her mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9evPD

Afghanistan Taliban: Flash flooding kills dozens in remote province

At least 60 people die and many are missing in a remote area controlled by Islamist militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/375ao2s

Johnny Ventura: Dominican merengue legend dies aged 81

The Dominican Republic singer, whose career spanned six decades, is seen as a Latin music legend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WzTqaz

Hushpuppi: Nigerian influencer pleads guilty to money laundering

Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi, posted photos of his lavish lifestyle to 2.5m Instagram followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l9Ru2w

Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta responsible for journalist death - inquiry

A report quoted by Maltese media says officials could have prevented Daphne Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jgWMXN

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fighting escalates despite ceasefire

Forces in Amhara are battling rebels on three fronts along the border with Tigray, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BUql9J

Israel investigating shooting of Palestinian boy in West Bank

Palestinian officials say soldiers shot the 12-year-old as he travelled in a car in the West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iaXLsX

Global education summit targets pandemic-hit schooling

A summit in London is raising aid to support 175 million children in the poorest countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lc85CW

Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul actor 'stable' after 'heart-related incident' during filming

The US actor is still in hospital after being rushed there from the set of Better Call Saul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ybpu2g

Netflix US cast and crew must be vaccinated to work

The online streaming firm is the latest company to make Covid jabs mandatory for workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l6bB1H

I am more than my accomplishments, Biles says

US gymnast Simone Biles reacts to the widespread support she has received after withdrawing from Thursday's all-around final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/374fwnu

China interest in Afghanistan could be 'positive', says US Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l8B5M0

Tokyo Olympics rowing: Ireland's Paul O'Donovan & Fintan McCarthy win lightweight men's double sculls

Ireland win their first gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy claim the lightweight men's double sculls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iYq6C1

From garden pool to Olympic gold

Matt Richards' relay swim team almost broke the world record as they won gold in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UXzVbh

Covid vaccines: Tourists head to the US to get vaccinated

Some tourists are spending thousands of dollars to travel to the US to get a coronavirus vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xaibqu

South Africa riots: The inside story of Durban's week of anarchy

The worst unrest since white-minority rule ended has left deep scars, especially in the coastal city of Durban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jf1fKz

Why cannabis is still a banned Olympics substance

US sprinter Sha'carri Richardson won't compete due to a positive marijuana test. People are asking why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lbr6W7

Gaza photographer hopes digital art boom can help raise aid money

A Palestinian photographer wants to help children by selling an image from May's conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BShup9

Dusty Hill: ZZ Top bassist dies aged 72

Dusty Hill played bass for the iconic US blues rock band for more than five decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xeaVJY

Arthur: Popular children's show to end after 25 years

US public broadcaster PBS confirmed the final episode will air in winter 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BSgv8j

Colorado officer arrested after threatening to shoot suspect during stop

The Colorado officer was filmed striking a man with his gun, saying "if you move, I will shoot you". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f4gFQc

Bosnian Serbs defy top UN official Inzko over genocide denial

Ethnic Serb leaders, accused of playing down the Srebrenica massacre, will now boycott parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l2ielH

Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and his love of Bugattis and Michael Jackson

Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, tipped as Equatorial Guinea's next leader, is under sanctions in the UK and France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TLhZ3i

Pedro Castillo: The primary school teacher who became Peru's president

The meteoric rise of leftist Pedro Castillo has shaken Peru's political and business elite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BQw4gZ

Remington: US gunmaker offers $33m to Sandy Hook shooting victims

Victims' families from Sandy Hook elementary school sued Remington for the sale of the rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yfS0jm

Man on scooter steals millions from upmarket Paris jeweller

The middle-aged armed robber targets a store in an upmarket area of the French capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zQ2giR

Shamook: Star Wars effects company ILM hires Mandalorian deepfaker

The artist, who uses the online alias Shamook, has been recruited by Industrial Light and Magic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BOHK3D

Tanzania's Samia Suluhu Hassan gets Covid jab in policy reverse

After the Covid scepticism of her predecessor, Tanzania's President Samia launches a vaccine campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iU3Lp7

Sweden charges man over 1988 Iran prison massacre

Hamid Nouri faces trial over the mass execution of detainees during the Iran-Iraq war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i6waJx

Bob Odenkirk: Better Call Saul star collapses on set of Breaking Bad spin-off

The US actor was reportedly rushed to hospital in Los Angeles after being taken ill in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UNskfD

Tokyo Olympics: Why 'superhuman' Simone Biles could change attitudes to mental health in sport

Athletes discuss Simone Biles' decision to prioritise her mental health at the Tokyo Olympics and how she could change attitudes in sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376moRm

China building nuclear missile silo field, scientists say

A new report based on high-quality satellite images says the site could hold up to 100 silos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x3VWlS

Petrol bombs thrown at Cuban embassy in Paris

Cuba's foreign ministry has released surveillance footage of the attack at its embassy in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f46gEk

Star gymnast Biles withdraws from all-around final

American gymnast and four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles withdraws from the individual all-around final Tokyo Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCH50F

Kris Wu: Why a superstar sparked China's sexual consent debate

A growing rape allegation controversy centering on Kris Wu has renewed discussion on sexual consent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f1MTf0

Tokyo Olympics: Take a tour of the incredible venues

They range from an arena built by a father and son, to a legendary home of Japanese martial arts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l46Xl0

Ivory Coast president and rival in first meeting since civil war

President Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo shook hands at the presidential palace on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BQsNhs

Israel-Gaza conflict: Apparent war crimes committed, says rights group

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel and Palestinian militants of unlawful attacks in May's conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zHzkcF

Greece: Forest fire rips through area near Athens

About 300 firefighters, water-dropping planes and helicopters helped bring the blaze under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f2aPPy

Capitol riot: Officers describe racial slurs at 6 January hearing

Four officers who fought Trump supporters on 6 January give evidence at the first day of an inquiry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zEDzWm

Atlanta spa shootings: Georgia man pleads guilty

Robert Aaron Long, charged with killing eight people in March, says he murdered four of the victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iWL3x0

Biles says mental health concerns led to pull out

Simone Biles says she "has to focus on her mental health" after pulling out of the gymnastics women's team final at Tokyo 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BE0a7c

Activision staff condemn firm's response to harassment claims

About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers' response as insulting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UWON9T

Leverkusen blast: German chemical plant explosion leaves one dead

Officials in Leverkusen say four people are missing and 16 were injured in the blast on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iVv02v

Dad builds robotic 'exo-skeleton' to help son walk

The French robotics engineer said he was inspired to build the suit after his son asked him to. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l5ME6v

Man in contraption washes up in Florida after trying to run on water

Reza Baluchi was trying to "run" 1,000 miles north, but ended up 30 miles south of his start point. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TB31fY

Britney Spears officially requests new conservator to replace her father

The star's new lawyer says her father's control of her career is "insane and depressing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iPKQM9

DaBaby's HIV and gay comments 'perpetuate discrimination'

The rapper made false claims about the life expectancy of people with HIV at a US festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zAAGWo

Wright wins first ever Olympic surfing medal

Australian surfer Owen Wright marks his comeback from a traumatic brain injury by winning the first ever Olympic medal in surfing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eVEaLt

Beach handball: 'It's shocking to have to pay to not play in our pants'

Tonje Lerstad tells Newsbeat about a rollercoaster week for Norway's women's beach handball team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BL9RAV

Vatican's Cardinal Becciu on trial in $412m fraud case

Cardinal Becciu goes on trial with nine others accused over a London property deal that went sour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zFLLWl

Tokyo Olympics: Flora Duffy claims historic first gold for Bermuda

With a population of just 63,000, Bermuda became the least populous nation or territory to win an Olympic gold medal at a summer Games when Flora Duffy won the triathlon in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BKHpPD

Sri Lanka: World's largest star sapphire cluster found in backyard

The "Serendipity Sapphire" was accidentally found by a gem trader in Sri Lanka's Ratnapura region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UW3kCJ

Hong Kong: First person charged under national security law found guilty

More than 100 people have been arrested since the controversial and widely criticised law came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2USBojd

Tokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka loses to Marketa Vondrousova in women's singles tennis

Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka suffers a surprise exit in her home Olympics as Czech Marketa Vondrousova earns a straight-set win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f0QhqC

Assam-Mizoram clash: Why are Indian policemen firing at each other?

Policemen from Mizoram and Assam states fired at each other over a contested border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BLmpYX

China stocks see biggest slump in US since 2008 financial crisis

The value of New York-listed Chinese companies has plummeted after a series of crackdowns by Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iOOyWx

Hemingway 'lookalike' chosen in Florida contest

A 63-year-old won the Key West, Florida contest for his likeness to the award-winning author. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BJqMnq

Surfside tower collapse: Final victim identified from rubble

The family of Estelle Hedaya say they have confirmation she is the 98th victim of the Surfside disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f0ZJdr

US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year

The move, while largely symbolic, could provide a domestic boost to both the US and Iraqi leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y6Gmah

Bezos' $2bn offer to get back in race to the Moon

The billionaire offers to pay $2bn in Nasa costs to be reconsidered for a key Moon lander contract. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/372IFQ8

Covid passports: How do they work around the world?

How are countries enforcing vaccine passports and what can people use them for? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vT2h4l

How US pullback in Iraq could benefit Iran

The withdrawal of remaining US combat troops could help Iran achieve its ambitions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eYZQpY

Tunisia President Kais Saied accused of coup amid clashes

Months of tensions over Covid and the economy culminates in the sacking of the prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kU1JYV

Nikola Tesla: Sparks fly over plans to honour inventor with coin

Both Croatia and Serbia claim Nikola Tesla, pioneer of alternating current electricity, as their hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iOsFqi

German lawyers wrangle over pensioner's WW2 tank in basement

The 84-year-old kept the vehicle in his basement, along with an anti-aircraft gun and a torpedo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TA7saT

AKO Caine Prize: Meron Hadero named first Ethiopian winner

Judges praised Meron Hadero's short story The Street Sweep which ends in a "clever twist". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zCFD1c

White House: US to maintain Covid foreign travel restrictions

The White House says current rules will remain due to rising cases and variant transmission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iSx3Eu

Tokyo Olympics: German women's gymnastics team wears full-body suits

Germany's gymnasts wear full-body suits in women's qualification at the Olympics as they continue their stand against the sexualisation of their sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ByoZS9

Greece seeks spear fisher who killed famous seal

Kostis, a rare Mediterranean monk seal rescued as a pup, is killed by a spear gun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/370SyO7

Tunisia: Key moments as political turmoil unfolds

Tunisia's president sacks the PM and the speaker is barred entry to parliament following violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BFEdor

US accused of demonising China in high-level talks

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is the most senior official to visit under Mr Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/377WigB

Sandstorm swallows city in northwestern China

Dust clouds towered at least 100 metres (330ft) over Dunhuang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryzzno

Maharashtra: How one city avoided worst of India floods

At least 149 people have died across the Indian state this monsoon season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eWIzxv

Afghanistan: Record civilian casualties in 2021, UN reports

There have been more than 1,600 civilian deaths so far in 2021, and the UN fears a further rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x6c1Y4

Pink offers to pay bikini bottoms fine for Norway women's handball team

The Norway women's side were last week fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms in a match. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x3pJv6

Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report

A two-week virtual negotiation begins on the most critical climate change report since 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kU5P37

Tokyo Olympics: Momiji Nishiya wins skateboarding gold at just 13

At the age of 13, Japan's Momiji Nishiya wins the first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's street skateboarding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zAS7pX

Tencent shares slide after Beijing crackdown on music rights

China's market watchdog said the technology giant broke the country's anti-competition rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wffkzv

Dieter Brummer: Home and Away actor dies aged 45

Brummer famously played Shane Parrish - Melissa George's love interest on the TV soap in the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iMsfkj

Tokyo Olympics: Japan's Yuto Horigome makes history with sport's first ever gold

Yuto Horigome celebrates winning Japan's third gold medal as the Tokyo native claims victory in the inaugural men's street skateboarding final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i14ndm

What is 3x3 basketball?

On Saturday we finally saw what 3x3 Olympic basketball is all about - but what is it, and who stood out on day one? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V7qeqz

Tokyo 2020: S Korea TV sorry for using pizza to depict Italy

MBC also used Chernobyl to depict Ukraine and Dracula to show Romania at the Opening Ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3710rDc

New Zealand to allow IS-linked mother to be repatriated

Permission for a mother and her children to travel was not taken lightly, NZ prime minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y7Ri7A

Tunisia PM sacked after violent Covid protests

Protesters clashed with police as they demanded the government be dismissed over Covid failings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eUA2LK

Triathlon gold goes to Norway at Tokyo 2020

Great Britain's Alex Yee wins silver in a punishing men's triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics as Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway claims gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kVTE64

Deadly street protests over Iran water shortages

Khuzestan is one of the country's hottest regions, where temperatures can reach 50C. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y6tRf8

Unesco adds Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park to heritage list

The famous Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park are symbols of the Spanish capital's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i3U20d

Nigerian outrage at brazen bandit attacks

The shooting down of a military jet shows how organised crime is becoming more daring by the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJ4Zni

Tokyo Olympics: One athlete braved sharks and crocodiles

Training for the Olympics can be a full-time job but Jo Brigden-Jones has combined it with much more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UKgyCs

Covid-19: Recent claims about cremations and vaccines fact-checked

Debunking claims shared widely on social media about cremations in the UK and US vaccine statistics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zNPgKD

Afrobeats in Japan: British-Nigerian hip hop dancer teaching children how to dance

Yinka Oshiletu, a British-Nigerian hip hop dancer is bringing Afrobeats sounds to Japan's young dancers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iOxBLI

Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise

President Joe Biden's top medical adviser says cases are rising in areas with low vaccination rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iMmrqT

Climate change: Israel to cut 85% of emissions by mid-century

PM Naftali Bennett says the decision will help the country gradually shift to a low-carbon economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y7hWxo

Rockslide destroys bridge in northern India

It was one of several landslides in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kSoPyS

India landslide: Nine tourists killed as boulders fall from hilltop

A vehicle carrying tourists from Delhi is struck by large rocks in the state of Himachal Pradesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y8Awp1

Large meteor wows Norway after blazing through night sky

The meteor is believed to have landed in a forest after flashes of light were seen across Norway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvzkMI

Jackie Mason, rabbi turned comedian, dies aged 93

The famed US stand-up comedian and actor voiced Krusty the Clown's father in The Simpsons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kUh8s0

Tokyo Olympics: Shock golds for Kiesenhofer & Hafnaoui as Osaka & Biles start campaigns

Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer and Tunisian teenager Ahmed Hafnaoui win surprise golds on a drama-filled second day at the Tokyo Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UJ1Dsc

Australia Covid: Anti-lockdown protesters condemned

It comes after thousands marched through Australian cities to demand an end to lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BwoYOq

Nigeria school kidnappers abduct man delivering ransom

Criminals kidnap an elderly man who was sent to pay a ransom for the release of 136 school children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kU0CbG

Wildfires spread from California to Nevada

Fire crews are battling extreme temperatures to control wildfires in California and Nevada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UCCUWJ

Tunisian teenager wins shock swimming gold

Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui takes a shock gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y5ggES

R. Kelly accused of abusing teenage boy he met in McDonald's

The R&B star had sexual contact with a 17-year-old he met in McDonald's, prosecutors claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BGEFTw

Nigeria's hipster herders - the funky Fulanis

Fulani herders are usually found in forests herding cattle but when they go to cities, they dress in style. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zxMGYR

Tokyo Olympics: The youngest athletes, past and present

GB skateboarder Sky Brown is 13 years old, but there have been even younger in the history of the Games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36VW0ti

Covid: Delta variant spreads globally as cases soar

With low global vaccination rates, the variant's spread is threatening to overwhelm health systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UKMRRR

Excitement over wooden shipwreck found in Antigua's seabed

Historians believe the wreck found in Antigua to be the 1762 Beaumont, a French merchant ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zyXJRG

The YouTubers who blew the whistle on an anti-vax plot

A mysterious marketing agency secretly offered to pay social media stars to spread disinformation about Covid-19 vaccines from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VbE6jL

ICYMI: World's deepest pool and a royal ritual resumes

Here's a round-up of the week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wh11uu

LA man who mocked Covid-19 vaccines dies of virus

Stephen Harmon, who opposed getting vaccinated, has died after a month-long struggle with the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zLpE0X

Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes

Infamous "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala was sentenced in 2010 for murdering women in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hZNpMz

Clashes in Paris over Covid measures

French anti-riot police fired teargas as clashes broke out during protests against Covid-19 curbs and vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UNXZ0d

Budapest Pride stands up for LGBT rights in Hungary

Organisers accuse Hungary's right-wing government of seeking to discriminate against gay people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eUfBi2

Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance

The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/370lmpP

Golds, shock exits and heat on day one

There were early gold medals for China, Iran and South Korea on a sweltering opening day of the Tokyo Olympic Games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36Z8MHC

Typhoon In-Fa sweeps towards China after flooding chaos

Typhoon In-Fa is expected to make landfall on Sunday, days after floods devastated central areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zqLqqm

India monsoon: Rescuers search for survivors after heavy rains

Heavy rains have battered India's western coast, leaving dozens dead and prompting mass evacuations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kNsyhn

Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests

Thousands take to the streets in Sydney, with further protests in Melbourne and Brisbane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQegc0

Olympics: Munich victims honoured for first time at opening ceremony

Nearly 50 years after 11 Israeli athletes were killed, a moment's silence is marked in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kOd78q

Tips from the Netherlands on how to build a nation of cyclists

Some tips from the Dutch Cycling Embassy on how to make bikes the easiest and safest way to travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iAomyI

DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption

Children are still separated from parents, two months after a volcano erupted near Goma in DR Congo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BB8ynZ

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What's stopping aid getting in?

A renewed surge in fighting has made it ever more difficult for aid to reach areas in desperate need. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rulWWv

Covid vaccines: Why a giant plastic bag shortage is slowing the rollout

A look at the critical vaccine components in short supply, as a new global marketplace is launched to tackle bottlenecks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rugUcB

Why is the Great Barrier Reef in trouble? A simple guide

Australia's natural wonder faces a battle to survive - here's a simple guide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZqdnd

1991 reforms: The year that transformed India

The BBC looks back at the pivotal moment when India's economy changed forever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hYHuqT

China imposes sanctions on US officials

The sanctions are in response to recent US sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BDh1a8

Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts, US says

The US government has tightened rules on which space-goers can claim their astronaut wings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WjM5Mh

Angelina Jolie wins appeal to remove judge from Brad Pitt divorce case

The ruling is a victory for Angelina Jolie, who is locked in a custody battle with Brad Pitt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQydiO

Las Vegas murder case cracked with record-small amount of DNA

Just 15 cells' worth of DNA was used to track down the man suspected of killing a US girl in 1989. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i0dQ4B

Covid: Moderna jab approved for teenagers in EU

Vaccination with Moderna's jab can now be extended to adolescents, the EU medicines watchdog says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kSYtwL

Jovenel Moïse: Unrest mars funeral of assassinated Haitian leader

Gunshots and tear gas punctuate the funeral of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zsXKX5

German TV apologises for smearing mud on clothes at flood site

A video showed Susanna Ohlen rubbing herself with dirt before broadcasting from a flood-hit town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BwV50p

India monsoon: 36 dead after landslides in Maharashtra

Rescuers have been recovering bodies from under debris but more people are feared missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UEn65H

Tokyo Olympics: 2020 Games begin as Naomi Osaka lights Olympic flame in poignant ceremony

The Tokyo 2020 Games are officially under way as Naomi Osaka lights the Olympic flame in a poignant opening ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V7GFmE

MLB's Cleveland Indians drop controversial name

After decades of criticism from Native American groups, the Cleveland Indians have a new name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wYeGmD

US fires: Inside a US fire truck driving through a wildfire

As burning ash pelts their vehicle, video shows firefighters in California drive through the flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zsDgOl

China floods: Henan mother dies after saving baby from mudslide

Rescuers believe she had flung her daughter to safety just as their home in Henan was hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36W1l3S

Tibet: China's President Xi Jinping makes visit to troubled region

Xi Jinping is the first Chinese leader in 30 years to make an official trip to the troubled region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hZc4kd

Firm fined £2.6m for claiming clothes prevent Covid

Australian activewear company Lorna Jane is branded "exploitative" and "predatory" by a judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zx43sV

Man rescued in Alaska after week-long bear attack ordeal

US Coast Guard officials spotted an SOS sign on a remote shack where the man had been staying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMvyH4

India Zomato: Shares of food delivery app soar 80% on market debut

The firm's stock exchange listing sets the pace for other start-ups that are thriving in the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UCdMz6

Coronavirus: Italy brings in Covid certificate amid spike in infections

All those aged 12 and over with at least one jab will be able to access bars, cinemas and gyms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMcR6b

Sundarbans: why the world’s largest mangrove forest is sinking

The low-lying islands are being battered by violent storms, rising sea levels, and melting ice from the Himalayas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wg5EoJ

The refugee athlete who lost his mum to Covid

Abdullah Sediqi, 24, is competing at the Tokyo Games in her honour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TwLOo4

The cost of hosting the Olympics

Holding the world's biggest sporting event comes with a hefty price tag from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMe1yp

Tusker Rock's shipwrecks graveyard captured in art project

Photographer Peter Britton wants his project to stand as a legacy to those lost to Tusker Rock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kLioO9

Tokyo Olympics: A Games in a pandemic, new sports, British medal hopes and global stars to watch

With the opening ceremony set for Friday, BBC Sport previews the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - a Games like no other. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYw2RR

Tokyo Olympics: Is the USA 'Dream Team' era coming to an end?

Team USA's men's and women's basketball teams have had difficult preparations for the Olympics, so could Tokyo 2020 see an end to their domination? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BrzUgn

Tokyo Olympics: US gymnast Simone Biles gets her own goat emoji

What started as a light-hearted response to her "haters" is now an official Simone Biles emoji. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WfHnz7

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: New front opens in war as aid fears grow

A bloody eight-month battle for control of the Tigray region spills over into neighbouring Afar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kL9Fvp

EU chief rejects UK bid to renegotiate Brexit deal

Boris Johnson speaks to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen about the UK's demand to rework the Brexit deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iEW71E

US border agents seize 15 giant snails

The giant African land snail is known to destroy local ecosystems and can cause meningitis in humans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zptFrz

AI advance could transform battle against disease

A program has been used to predict the structures of nearly every protein in the human body. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iyQYZi

Websites hit by global outage

Dozens of hugely popular websites have been knocked offline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wW0ESM

Eric Clapton refuses to play venues requiring vaccines for concertgoers

The UK recently announced that proof of vaccination will soon be required at venues and nightclubs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zsAubE

California sues Activision Blizzard over alleged harassment

One of the world's largest gaming companies is accused of endemic discrimination and harassment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iAX4ID

The 12-year-old becoming Tokyo's youngest Olympian

Hend Zaza from Syria reveals her inspiration for getting into table tennis at such a young age. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJLDAR

Tokyo Olympics: Black bear at softball arena still not caught out

There are no fans at the Azuma Stadium in Fukushima for the Olympic softball tournament, but US players are keeping their eyes out for a ticketless intruder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36ZXS45

Covid: China rejects WHO plan for second phase of virus origin probe

China says a proposal to audit labs shows "disrespect to common sense and arrogance towards science". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36UVTOw

Pegasus spyware seller: Blame our customers not us for hacking

NSO Group tells BBC News: "The finger-pointing should be at the customer." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rzvpfe

Dust devil almost takes out football players at match in Bolivia

The whirlwind, often mistaken for a tornado, came as a shock but appeared to cause no damage in Bolivia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWeu35

John Coates: Australian Olympic boss in awkward 'mansplaining' row

In an awkward exchange, John Coates ordered politician Annastacia Palaszczuk to attend the Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BvAPwk

Australia and NZ pull out of Rugby League World Cup

Australia and New Zealand pull out of the Rugby League World Cup because of "player welfare and safety concerns" related to the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36PF3Rn

China floods: Drone footage shows the scale of damage as clean up begins

As aerial pictures show the extent of destruction, our correspondent reports on the situation on the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UzVrTr

Halima Aden and Tommy Hilfiger: ‘It’s not just about diverse catwalks’

The world’s first hijab-wearing supermodel talks to fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger about why she quit the industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hSzF66

Nord Stream 2: US and Germany reach deal on controversial Russian gas pipeline

The US says the agreement prevents Russia from using the pipeline as a political weapon over Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJAO1U

'It was hard to breathe': China flood terror as subway submerged

Passengers tell of their fear after a busy subway carriage was flooded in central Henan province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UxoBT2

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to LA sexual assault charges

The disgraced Hollywood producer appears in court in a wheelchair, facing sexual assault charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xW8CfH

Pegasus: Princess Latifa and Princess Haya numbers 'among leaks'

Numbers used by Princesses Latifa and Haya are reportedly found in a database at the heart of the leaks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TwC9hm

Monkeypox: More than 200 contacts tracked in US for rare disease

No instances of the rare disease had been recorded in the US since 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36WfKgc

Wildfires: Firefighters battle blaze from top of moving train

Officials in California are pulling out all the stops to contain the state's largest wildfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iAUm5I

Europe floods: 'I have an axe beside my bed'

Marion Wenzel showed the BBC around her flood-wrecked house in Ahrweiler, Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zqY0pN

Former informant 'White Boy Rick' sues FBI for $100m

The one-time teenage FBI informant says his work with the agency amounts to 'child abuse/ from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ivhoLu

Spain arrest over celebrity Twitter accounts hack

The police action is the latest in a series of arrests over the 2020 attack on a series of celebrity accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rpSa56

From pretending to be a boy to going to the Games

Olympic boxing hopeful Caroline Dubois tells her incredible story of the journey to reach the pinnacle of her career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ihTIKd

China: Taobao, Weibo fined for illegal child content

Major online platforms like Weibo, Taobao and QQ have been fined and ordered to "clean up". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36R1Mwc

Tokyo Olympics: Team GB women's football take the knee

Great Britain's women's football squad take the knee before their opening 2-0 win over Chile at Tokyo 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VTvIFJ

Tokyo 2020: Where might hosts Japan win medals?

The Japanese Olympic Committee has set a target of 30 golds in Tokyo, but in which sports might those medals be won? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V4ciNT

Tokyo Olympics: Day-by-day guide to the key events, big stars and British medal hopes

Want to know what's happening when in Tokyo? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action in Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rnbJex

Gender reveal party couple face jail over deadly California wildfire

A California couple are charged over an event last year blamed for sparking a deadly blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ischeS

Taylor Swift: No more Grammys for singer's re-recorded Fearless album

She will not submit the new version of her 2008 album, though 2020's Evermore will be in contention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tqs1ql

Tokyo Olympics: Sweden stun USA in women's football opener

Sweden's women's football team stun world champions the United States in their opening match at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V53HdO

2032 Games: Brisbane confirmed as Olympic and Paralympic host

Brisbane is confirmed as the host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games after approval at an IOC meeting in Tokyo from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BrYGwI

Gold toilet found in Russian police bribery probe

Investigators show video of a palatial villa, accusing traffic police of a mafia-style racket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iDfE2S

Mucormycosis: India records more than 4,300 'black fungus' deaths

The normally rare infection has a 50% mortality rate and is hitting recovering Covid-19 patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zkrbe1

Henan floods: Woman swept down street by extreme flood waters

Bystanders managed to rescue the woman from the flood waters, which followed record-breaking rainfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kEZTLf

Covid-19: India outrage over 'no oxygen shortage death data' claim

A minister's claim that no Covid deaths were reported from a lack of oxygen has sparked anger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BpIiNm

The battle for Indonesia's Gold Island

There are fears that a mine will threaten Sangihe island's ancient forests and local water supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3itzFIR

Darfur conflict's latest surge in violence displaces thousands

"I have cried so much, my eyes can barely see," one mother tells the BBC after seeing her brother die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ro7Plj

Covid: The Mexican villages refusing to vaccinate

Take-up of the vaccine among indigenous towns in Chiapas state is as low as 2% in some areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rlZ8rU

Mandira Bedi: Actress stirs debate over women's role at cremations

India's Mandira Bedi made news for performing her husband's last rites, generally a male preserve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zh3VgW

Netflix to include mobile games for subscribers

The firm said on Tuesday that the "time is right to learn more about how our members value games". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UzLvct

Thomas Barrack: Top Trump aide accused of working as foreign agent

Thomas Barrack is alleged to have lobbied the US government on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TrorME

Jeff Bezos and crew launch into space on New Shepard

Billionaire Jeff Bezos has launched into space, in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship, New Shepard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wOAZet

Nike trainer output at key factory hit by Covid outbreak

Nike could run out of its Vietnamese-made trainers because of a rise in Covid infections in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eBNzYy

Pegasus: French President Macron identified as spyware target

The president's phone number was found on a list of numbers that were potential phone hacking targets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3znwaL3

Severe floods hit China's Henan province

Roads and subway stations have been submerged and one region recorded 40cm (15 inches) of rainfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UsVY9y

China floods: Passengers stuck in waist-high water on train

Henan province has been hit hard by heavy rain in recent days resulting in flash flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VTjYTE

Wally Funk: The 82-year-old on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin flight

Wally Funk was overlooked for space flight in the 60s but got a second chance with Jeff Bezos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jy8iiZ

Germany grapples with flood havoc

A massive clean-up is under way, but Germany's flood damage won't be fixed for many months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36NYGZX

Climate change: US pushes China to make faster carbon cuts

US climate envoy John Kerry says help from China is needed to avoid a dangerous rise in heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UsigZ2

Kim Hong-bin: South Korean climber missing after fall in Pakistan

Kim Hong-bin, who has no fingers, is thought to have fallen into a crevasse on a descent in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eBJF1Q

Israel PM warns Ben & Jerry's owner Unilever of consequences over sales ban

The ice cream maker's parent company Unilever is told "strong action" will be taken against boycotts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eCX6yq

Tokyo 2020: Missing Ugandan weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko found in Japan

The Ugandan weightlifter who went missing from a pre-Olympic training camp in Japan has been found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ixLNJ7

Biden rows back on Facebook 'killing people' comment

The US president says he was referring to a dozen people spreading misinformation on the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kxVLwB

Eid al-Adha prayers continue as rockets fired in Afghanistan

Many of the worshippers appeared frightened and unsure what to do when they heard multiple explosions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkDT9X

Tokyo Olympics: Poland send six swimmers home after selecting too many by mistake

Poland send six swimmers home from the Tokyo Olympics after selecting too many by mistake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V11BM3

Channel crossings migrants: 'We need a safe place'

A BBC team encounters some of the migrants trying to make the dangerous journey to England. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36MNDjH

European Beach Handball Championships: Norway hit with 1,500 euros bikini fine

Norway are fined 1,500 euros (£1,295) for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms at the European Beach Handball Championships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iw7uJi

Microsoft: Chinese authorities slam 'groundless' hacking claims

A group of Western countries had accused China of carrying out a major cyber-attack on the tech giant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bov1V9

Jeff Bezos to blast into space aboard New Shepard rocket ship

Billionaire Jeff Bezos will launch into space in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rsqQ6o

Tokyo Olympics: Athletes find new ways to train in lockdown

Participants in the upcoming Games have been going to unusual lengths to stay in shape under restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36Nr6Di

A weekend in America: Shootings in Washington spotlight growing problem

A stadium was sent into panic and a six-year-old was killed in two of the weekend's worst shootings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36LreDl

Pegasus: Who are the alleged victims of spyware targeting?

Jamal Khashoggi's wife and the editor of the Financial Times are among those said to be targeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wQCU2b

First space tourist Dennis Tito: 'I was euphoric'

Dennis Tito paid $20 million to travel to the International Space Station in 2001. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V208p6

Covid: False and misleading health claims spread in Indonesia

As Indonesia undergoes a dramatic Covid surge, unproven and misleading health claims are spreading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQLCit

The little tech firm gunning for an airspeed record

Electroflight has built the E-NXT which it hopes will break the electric airspeed record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bnw5bM

Canada to open border to fully vaccinated Americans in August

The loosening of restrictions comes amid significant progress in the country's vaccine rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36Q01zv

Ben & Jerry's to stop sales in Palestinian territories

The ice-cream maker said it was “inconsistent with our values” to continue selling products in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eAJwvo

Police chief 'sick and tired' after child killed in shooting

The police chief in Washington DC made an emotional appeal after the shooting of a 6-year-old girl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BiI6zm

Iraq attack: Bombing at Baghdad market kills Eid shoppers

At least 25 people are killed in an attack on a busy market in Iraq's capital, security sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xPX4L2

Nigeria fighter plane shot down by bandits - military

The pilot survived by ejecting himself and hiding with local residents, says Nigeria's Air Force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3euD7lt

First Capitol rioter sentenced to prison time

Paul Allard Hodgkins is the first of hundreds of Capitol rioters sentenced for a felony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3riKAZS

Oregon Bootleg Fire: Evacuations as largest US fire burns 300,000 acres

The Bootleg Fire has burned an area larger than New York City and forced thousands to evacuate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ziqNNd

Mumbai rains: At least 30 killed in downpour

Heavy monsoon rains have been lashing Mumbai, India’s financial capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kB4tKq

Global shares slide amid Covid economic recovery fears

Stock markets in the UK, the US and Europe fall on concerns that rising cases may impede a recovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tl7Ee1

Germany floods: Government rejects criticism over flood warnings

As the flood risks ease, questions are raised whether the high death toll could have been avoided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bjn3Na

London man in court over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands

The suspect is charged with conspiring to kill an exiled Pakistani activist in the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kxMggQ

Tokyo Olympics: Composer Keigo Oyamada resigns over bullying at school

Keigo Oyamada resigned after it came out that he bullied disabled classmates and boasted about it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kxYI05

China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers

The UK and the EU have accused China in connection with a major cyber-attack on Microsoft servers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iobdsj

NYPD officer uses crisp packet to save stabbing victim

The police officer in New York has been praised for his decisive actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UY9SAE

India farmers' protest: Living on a highway in protest

Seven months on, farmers are still striking against contentious new laws outside the national capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ewEVKA

Kris Wu: Brands drop Chinese star over teen sex allegations

Singer-actor Kris Wu has denied the accusations and said he was filing a defamation suit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eA2mmu

Covid vaccination centres vandalised in France

The incidents came on a weekend of mass protests against the French government's new Covid rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQdBaD

Katie Hopkins to be deported from Australia over quarantine rules

Katie Hopkins - a right-wing British commentator - bragged about plans to break isolation rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iqzdLs

Covid: Global healthcare workers missing out on jabs

Campaigners say millions have not had even one vaccine dose, raising concerns for their communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xOsZeX

Tokyo Olympics: 'Plague of oysters' threaten key venue

More than $1m has been spent to keep tonnes of rogue shellfish at bay in Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKD8Wv

Kurt Westergaard, Danish cartoonist behind Muhammad cartoon, dies at 86

His 2005 drawing of the Prophet Muhammad sparked protests across the Muslim world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3in8dfY

'Plague of oysters' threaten key Olympic venue

More than $1m has been spent to keep tonnes of rogue shellfish at bay in Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z6fc3w

Olympics: Defying threats, Iranian athletes speak out to back ban

Olympics organisers are being urged to investigate allegations of threats, discrimination and abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wOVlnS

Covid: Is China's vaccine success waning in Asia?

Thailand and Indonesia's switch to other Covid jabs has raised questions about Chinese vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z2Yn9M

Nigeria's security crises - five different threats

Almost every part of Nigeria is facing a security crisis - from kidnapping to extremist insurgencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hNz0mH

Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages

With construction sand in short supply crushed plastic is being used as an alternative. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rvELZv

Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists'

Israeli tech firm NSO denies media reports that its software has been sold to authoritarian regimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UXaWVq

Lex Gillette: Record-breaking blind long jumper

With the support of his sighted guide, the four-time Paralympic medallist hopes to win gold in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kx8aAM

Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment for blocked intestine

The Brazilian president was treated for continuing complications after a near-fatal 2018 stabbing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UfW04R

South Africa looting: Clean-up to mark Nelson Mandela Day

People were urged to honour the anti-apartheid hero's legacy by rebuilding after riots left 212 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BicXvS

Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zbAoFn

Esraa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian activist released from prison

Esraa Abdel Fattah earned the moniker "Facebook Girl" for her role in the 2011 revolution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rqBzOI

North Korea warns young people against using slang from the South

Kim Jong-un's party also warns against adopting the clothes, hairstyles and music of South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xOPoJ4

ICYMI: Dead flamingos and a helicopter crash landing

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Covid-19: Ireland's top medical officers targeted by abusive calls

Gardaí are investigating reports of abusive calls to Ireland's chief medical officer and his deputy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3euN1DD

Europe floods: Merkel shocked by 'surreal' devastation

The chancellor vows to fast-track aid after visiting some of the worst-hit areas in western Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UmYgqQ

Britney Spears says she will not perform while father controls career

The singer says the arrangement controlling her personal and financial affairs has "killed my dreams". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kwaSXa

Kenya fuel tanker explosion kills 13 in Siaya County

People rushed to the scene of the crash to siphon petrol when the explosion occurred. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kBnfl7

Europe floods: Residents return home to see damage inflicted

Resident in Kleivelderweg, deep inside the Dutch disaster zone, find homes and businesses destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ijN7Pz

Tokyo Olympics: First athletes have Covid at athletes village

Two athletes become the first to test positive for coronavirus at the Tokyo Olympic athletes' village - five days before the start of the Games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rg1KaN

Haiti: Wife of assassinated president returns from US after surviving attack

Wearing a bulletproof vest, Martine Moïse flew back from the US after being wounded in the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wNAsJK

Europe floods: Victims face massive clean-up as waters recede

Residents of the worst-affected areas struggle to recover from the devastation as flood waters recede. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ben70u

Moment New York mum saves five-year-old from kidnap

The mother pulled her son from a car after he was taken from her in broad daylight in the New York City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UfpWy0

The Broadway dancer whose lockdown business bloomed

When Covid closed New York theatres, dancer Robbie Fairchild started a business that put down roots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VIKzmj

Latin American Foto Festival: Strength and resistance

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

Abir Moussi: The Tunisian MP who was slapped but not beaten

Abir Moussi uses a megaphone in parliament and gets death threats but many say her voice is crucial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kvgCAI

Your pictures on the theme of 'under the stars'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kvx3wY

Daughter of Afghan envoy kidnapped and injured in Pakistan

Afghan officials urge Pakistan to keep diplomats safe, amid tensions between the two neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zaUlw8

Covid-19 tests while you wait in Israeli airport

Ben Gurion airport in Israel has introduced fast Covid-19 tests for travellers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BeYr8o

Joshi is swapping life in captivity for a new start in the jungle

After a lifetime in captivity, Joshi is going to live in the jungle in Congo-Brazzaville. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3euuIOM

First Covid case reported in Tokyo Olympic village

The chief of the Tokyo Olympics accepts athletes are "probably very worried", after a Games-related organiser became the first person to test positive for Covid-19 in the athletes' village. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BfcM4s

Cannes Film Festival: Titane wins top Palme d'Or prize

The outlandish Titane wins after jury president Spike Lee reveals the award in a ceremony slip-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etxcNv

Egypt's Al Ahly win African Champions League title

Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly win a tenth African Champions League on Saturday after beating Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in Morocco. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ril9rr

Canada's vaccination rate overtakes US

Canada had a slow start on vaccinations compared to its neighbour but has now caught up to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zb6eCm

'Havana syndrome'-like mystery illness affects Vienna US diplomats

The Biden administration is investigating cases of so-called "Havana syndrome" among US officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3krN8Uj

In pictures: Masks and social distancing at downsized Hajj

Only about 60,000 pilgrims living in Saudi Arabia were eligible to take part this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rhCwsj

Iran protests: One killed in water crisis demonstration

Iran is facing a severe drought, and there is growing public anger over water and power shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ksMWnz

Covid-19: Second doses run dry in Brazil's scramble to vaccinate

Many are struggling to source their second dose of the Covid-19 jab in one of the worst-hit countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3enplB5

Under the skin of OnlyFans

A BBC investigation reveals concerns about how the site, known for porn, is structured and moderated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9GHuV

The migrants hunger-striking for legal status in Belgium

More than 400 go without food demanding a clear path to residency in Belgium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkjbqv

Ros Atkins on… the North America heat waves

Ros Atkins explains the link between climate change and recent heat waves in the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hHGuHA

Belgium takes back mothers and children from Syria jihadist camps

It is the biggest repatriation of suspected Islamic State members since its fall in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BmPOIW

Bianca Devins: Family sue NY officials over video footage of murdered teen

Bianca Devins' family claim video of her having sex and also her murder were shared with the media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ihYJ5J

US Navy: First woman passes elite training scheme

The gruelling military training programme ends with a 72-hour event called the Tour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zavicB

Floridians rally in support of Cuban protesters

Across Florida, Cuban-Americans have been rallying to show their support for protests in Cuba. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kuFetc

Germany floods: Where are the worst-hit areas?

Maps, images and graphics showing the heavy rainfall and flooding that has caused widespread damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kqnZsZ

Lil Durk: Grammy-nominated US rapper in shootout with intruders

The Grammy-nominated star, who recently topped the US album chart, was not injured in the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36FPtCV

Germany floods: 'My city looks like a battlefield'

Witnesses voice their grief and horror at the deadly floods in western Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2US5mTY

Germany floods: How a country was taken by surprise

Amid the despair and mounting death toll, people are questioning how this could have happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3enUPak

Science failed to predict extreme weather

Scientists want a super-computer powerful enough to accurately project the most damaging extremes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36F02pJ

Europe floods: Drone footage shows mudslides in western Germany

Houses have collapsed in the town of Erfstadt-Blessem following record rainfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kxSMUG

South Africa Zuma riots: Armed police protect food deliveries

Some $1bn worth of stock was stolen in KwaZulu-Natal and at least 800 shops looted, an official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kmy7TG

Severe flooding in western Europe

Tomasz Schafernaker has the latest update on the deadly flooding in Germany and Belgium after days of heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hLd7Ex

Pulitzer-winning journalist killed in Afghanistan

Danish Siddiqui, a photographer with Reuters, is killed on assignment, reportedly in an ambush. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hHiODe

Clean-up operations in flood-hit western Europe

Record rainfall in western Europe has caused rivers to burst their banks, leaving dozens dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B7bGrv

In pictures: Floods kill dozens

Record rainfall caused rivers to burst their banks, leaving at least 92 dead in Germany and Belgium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VIUf09

More flooding forecast for Europe

There is more rain to come from the storm that brought Wednesday's deadly flooding from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3elINhH

Germany floods: Helicopter rescues residents from rooftops

Dozens of people have died and many more are missing after severe floods in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kmOEaj

Europe floods: Neighbourhoods clear up after record rainfall

BBC Netherlands correspondent Anna Holligan is in Valkenburg, where some residents have been forced to leave their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36D5nhk

WhatsApp blocks two million Indian accounts

The messaging platform said most of these users violated the bulk messaging rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hK6Toe

Viewpoint: Why Sikhs are the do-gooders of the world

A new book asks why Sikhs have made it a tradition to help strangers in their darkest moments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eoqx73

South Africa Zuma riots: Fact-checking claims about the protests

We've looked at some examples of misleading images and videos, claiming to be from the current protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Th3tju

Canada residential schools: 'Six years old, I was imprisoned here'

As searches for unmarked graves continue, survivors reflect on a dark legacy of residential schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z5stcS

Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 July 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kpWJuK

How your personal data is being scraped from social media

As hackers scoop up data from social media sites, should firms be taking better care of your data? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U7RKEr

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fleeing for fear of new ethnic conflict

"War is inevitable - it is ethnic cleansing," says an Ethiopian doctor who has escaped to Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eoqCYJ

Tokyo 2020: The gymnasts 'building bridges between cultures'

The town of Murayama in northern Japan is preparing to welcome a team of Bulgarian Olympians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xL9SlR

Cbeebies bedtime stories and why Hollywood stars are lining up

Other stars to have taken part include Tom Hardy, Dolly Parton and Sir Elton John. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iicgdd

Biden and Merkel 'united against Russia aggression'

"Good friends can disagree," Mr Biden says of their division over a Russia-to-Germany pipeline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z2eJPN

The South African community standing up to looters

The government said it would deploy 25,000 troops, after days of widespread looting and violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36Cfjro

Covid: WHO urges China to co-operate better in virus origin probe

The head of the WHO called for more transparency in the investigation into the origins of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36F7JfK

Jovenel Moïse: Colombia ex-soldiers 'in on plot to kill Haiti president'

Some of the suspects in the murder of Haiti's leader were duped, but others allegedly knew of the plan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z0IoJd

Blue Origin: Teenager to fly into space with Jeff Bezos

Oliver Daemen, 18, will become the youngest person to fly to space with the Blue Origin venture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ieNSJF

China tunnel flood: Desperate search to find trapped workers

Hundreds of rescuers are trying to save 14 workers beneath a tunnel that collapsed after a flash flood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VN7WLG

Lebanon's PM-designate quits over deadlock on cabinet line-up

Saad Hariri says he cannot agree a cabinet with President Michel Aoun after nine months of trying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kiuWfL

Dutch crime reporter de Vries dies from shooting

Peter R de Vries, shot in Amsterdam, was famous for exposing criminal underworld bosses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z49Eq7

In pictures: Deadly floods hit Germany and Belgium

At least 33 people have died and others are missing in Germany after heavy rains in the north west. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3icX5Cb

Afghanistan: Taliban offers ceasefire for return of prisoners

The Afghan government says the offer of a three-month truce for 7,000 prisoners is a "big demand". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UOmJFe

Germany floods: Collapsed buildings and submerged cars

Heavy rain has caused flooding in western Germany, leading to collapsed buildings and submerged cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U4J4yB

Uyghurs: US Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports

The legislation will create an assumption that goods from Xinjiang are made using forced labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VLIExx

South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest

The country has seen days of rioting, with food shortages and citizens forming vigilante groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VLJlH6

Germany floods: Six dead and dozens stranded after heavy rain

Dozens of people are reported missing and others have been left stranded in the west of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B10RHD

Melbourne: Australian city to enter snap lockdown with 18 cases

The decision by Victoria means about 40% of Australia's population is under a stay-at-home order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iishAe

Czech women seek compensation for coerced sterilisations

Thousands of women were sterilised without their consent in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s and 1980s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UR5uU4

Nasa zeroes in on cause of Hubble's trouble

A possible cause is identified for the Hubble telescope's worst glitch in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U3iXrT

Afghanistan: US to evacuate endangered translators

The Biden administration is to evacuate Afghan translators who assisted them during the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yPG7R8

SA Zuma riots: Mother on throwing baby from burning building

The building was allegedly set on fire by looters amid an eruption of riots across South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UOAGmx

Covid: Spain's top court rules lockdown unconstitutional

People fined for breaking lockdown rules will now be able to reclaim their money, the court says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U1Ie5H

US drug overdose deaths hit record number amid Covid pandemic

Data shows more than 93,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2020, as use of synthetic drugs rises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iqp2qv

Swedish rapper Yasin jailed over plot to kidnap rival artist

Yasin was convicted as part of a major case against a criminal gang that drew national attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yYwD6g

Olivia Rodrigo visits the White House to promote vaccines

The 18-year-old pop star is meeting US President Joe Biden to promote the Covid vaccination drive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Td6mBS

Why I threw my baby to strangers

Naledi Manyoni recalls the moment she threw her daughter from a building set on fire by looters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z39uzD

Covid-19 rules: What happens when countries ease restrictions?

As England approaches an end to social contact laws, how have others fared when they eased rules? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rm89kR

Brazil's Bolsonaro in hospital amid concern over chronic hiccups

The Brazilian president is put under medical observation after reports of abdominal pains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B3jWbZ

Facebook 'expert' feature raises trust concerns

Admins in Facebook groups will have the power to designate "experts" from its members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yYlB0y

Summer of Soul: New film revives lost Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969

A new film, the Summer of Soul, will explore the Harlem Cultural Festival and why it was forgotten. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B3Hm0L

Nicolas Cage's Tiger King TV drama scrapped by Amazon

The Oscar-winning star says the streaming service's executives think the show is "no longer relevant". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xIEiW6

EU unveils sweeping climate change plan

It proposes taxing jet fuel and effectively banning the sale of petrol cars within 20 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yWsG1U

South Africa Zuma riots: Queues form in Durban due to shortages

Some South Africans are clearing up as protests continue over the arrest of ex-President Jacob Zuma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ra9tqF

Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan bus blast

Beijing says a bomb killed 13 people, but Pakistani officials blame a mechanical failure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wONmYh

Sacha Baron Cohen: US politician Roy Moore loses bid to sue over TV stunt

Roy Moore loses his attempt to sue comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who duped him on his TV show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yXRnL8

Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan

Controlling the crossing into Pakistan would be a major prize and comes after a rapid Taliban advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B0eBSM

Cuba protests: Frustration at government runs deep

Comments on state media show that Cubans had been voicing their anger long before the latest protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AVRXuV

Texas Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing to block voting law

Democrats say they fled in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a law to tighten voting rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xGb3Dg

Gun resembling Lego toy sparks backlash in US

A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFMghl

Australia Covid: Sydney extends lockdown to fight Delta outbreak

People living in Australia’s largest city to remain under stay-at-home orders until July 30. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hCXuP8

South Africa riots: Looting and shooting in Durban

People caught in the middle of the violence say their city is "on fire" - and they feel abandoned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36weIaR

Summer of Soul: New film revives lost 'Black Woodstock' gig series

Questlove's directorial debut uncovers lost gigs with Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ei1C5j

A question of faith: Biden, Catholicism and the presidency

A debate over communion for the second Catholic US president renews questions of religion and politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wBhHZV

Khashoggi murder: US softens towards Saudi leader

Saudi Arabia's crown prince was shunned after the 2018 killing, but the kingdom is back in business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i9ioEG

Colombia bets on privately funded Covid vaccinations

The private-sector scheme allows companies to vaccinate their Colombian staff, regardless of need. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hEmxBK

Australian campaign to improve education about sexual consent

Thousands of stories have emerged of Australian students sexually assaulted by fellow pupils. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6S3et

The woman giving toys a new life

Rebecca transforms people's old and unwanted dolls and then gives them away for free. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xDqrQL

REvil: Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet

The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kbCaCd

Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus

The strict legislation allows the mass detention of migrants, as hundreds arrive from Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AX6WVj

Asian American history teaching rule in US state

Illinois' first-in-the-nation measure gained support after a wave of anti-Asian violence in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B2pbbR

Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn: How I escaped Japan in a box

The former boss of Nissan and Renault reveals how evaded house arrest to flee to Lebanon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wDVTx5

Tokyo 2020: Roger Federer and Johanna Konta withdraw from Olympics

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and British number one Johanna Konta both pull out of the Tokyo Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rf1s3W

South Africa riots: What's happening and why?

The military are helping police quell unrest following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wzRj2F

Italy bus driver saves 25 children from vehicle blaze

The bus, taking the teenagers to a summer camp in northern Italy, burst into flames in a tunnel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i2URoZ

Zsa Zsa Gabor: Hollywood legend laid to rest in Hungary

The birthplace burial comes gives years after the legendary Hollywood actress and socialite died aged 99. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k92VHs

France receives remains of Napoleonic general from Russia

The one-legged skeleton of Charles-Étienne Gudin, who died of gangrene, was found in Russia in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eamE5G

Spanish TikTok star Darrechi angers many with condom remarks

Naim Darrechi, who has millions of fans, suggested he had deceived women to have unprotected sex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eep7fs

Quade Cooper denied Australian citizenship despite playing for national rugby team

The former Wallabies fly-half, who was born in New Zealand, has lived in Australia for two decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AXeOpI

Cuba protests: Internet sheds light on anger - until it goes dark

Social media played a key role in rare protests, and the government moved quickly to restrict it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36vM2ib

South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting

At least 30 people have died following days of unrest sparked by the jailing of a former president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B6RmXt

Iran unveils state-approved dating app to promote marriage

Authorities are concerned about the Islamic Republic's rising divorce rate and falling birth rate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U8J28F

Rubber bullets fired amid South Africa looting

Violence continues following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wBKbmv

Giant goldfish problem in US lake prompts warning to pet owners

Goldfish released into the wild can grow much bigger and cause major disruption to ecosystems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vx77q5

US Afghanistan withdrawal: Top commander steps down

The special forces commander has handed over control as the 20-year US-led mission nears its close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e9SiAo

Why 'dragon of clouds' forms above wildfires

As wildfires rage across the western US, scientists report the "most extreme" fire clouds they have seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U1a81q

In numbers: Life in Afghanistan after America leaves

How did 20 years of war between the US and the Taliban change Afghanistan? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ebD3qJ

US heatwave: Could US and Canada see the worst wildfires yet?

The annual fire season has barely started - and there are claims that 2021 might be the worst year yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AYT7ph

The myth of India's population explosion

India's most populous state has a contentious plan for curbing population growth. But is it necessary? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yW3Pvb

Plastic surgery booming in China despite the dangers

Young people are using social media apps to plan cosmetic procedures which don't always meet expectations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tarmcu

Ghana's Kojo Marfo: Sell-out show for butcher-turned-painter

He's got rock star fans and two sold-out shows to his name, but Kojo Marfo prefers life's simple joys. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3edjMoB

Texas Democrats flee state to block Republican voting law

Republicans in the state are proposing some of the most restrictive voting laws in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VrAudk

The EU countries 'pushing back' asylum seekers at sea

Human rights groups allege that thousands of people seeking asylum in Europe have been pushed back from Greece to Turkey before being given a chance to apply for asylum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i6lxFe

Why people in Eswatini are calling for change

Dozens of people have died in recent protests calling for reform of Eswatini's absolute monarchy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T8PIDq

Georgia: Scuffles in Georgia parliament over cameraman death

Protesters are calling for the prime minister's resignation after the death of Lekso Lashkarava. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r28FUQ

France Covid: Vaccinations mandatory for all health workers

Amid a surge of infections, President Emmanuel Macron announces significant moves to combat Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7jnnG

Cuba protests: Arrests after thousands rally against government

Thousands rallied on Sunday, angry at the country's economic crisis and curbs on civil liberties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wAyLiT

Covid: Seoul bans speedy songs in gyms to stop sweating

Users in South Korea's capital are told to limit sweat-splashing and quick-breathing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k7AtFJ

Covid-19: Dutch PM Rutte 'sorry for easing restrictions too soon'

Infection levels surged to their highest this year after most curbs were lifted three weeks ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r8mp0q

Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction

An original Zelda cartridge and a Mario game set successive records at auction within days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e8IYwA

Cuba protests: Three key issues that explain the rare unrest

Cuba has been plunged into turmoil by unusual protests. We look at the main drivers of unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TTobX7

Cuba: Rare protests see thousands on streets

Protesters say they are angry about the government’s handling of both coronavirus and the economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i2kHcx

UK bans fifth neo-Nazi group under terror laws

US group The Base, which aims to start a race war, is banned after recruitment efforts in Britain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e8JNpk

Jacob Zuma: Riots in South Africa as ex-president challenges sentence

Shops are looted and buildings set on fire as the former president challenges his prison sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T7i4Oo

Covid vaccine: Thailand decides to mix jabs as cases spike

The decision comes after hundreds of medical workers caught Covid despite being fully vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e5u2PW

Jordan jails two senior figures convicted of plotting coup

An ex-royal court chief and a minor royal are jailed for 15 years after being convicted of sedition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k99s54

Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021

Wildlife authorities say the unprecedented number of deaths was primarily caused by starvation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wywLrw

Covid Australia: 'Graphic' vaccine advert sparks backlash

The ad shows a young woman in a hospital bed gasping for breath while hooked up to a ventilator. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yJxojp

Jaipur: Lightning strike kills 11 taking selfies in India

The incident happened when tourists were at a popular fort in India's Jaipur city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k6c5Eq

US team to visit Haiti after President Jovenel Moïse's assassination

It will assess the security situation after last week's attack that triggered unrest in Haiti. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xEkTW8

Voice cloning of interest to actors and cybercriminals

Why voice cloning is not just a threat to actors but could benefit cybercriminals too. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e4yaja

Afghan woman 'unbroken' after being shot by her husband

Afghan woman Shakila Zareen had to have 22 operations after being shot in the face by her husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xAUsjZ

Google boss Sundar Pichai on tax and his personal tech habits

Google boss Sundar Pichai defends company record on tax – and explains his personal tech habits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k8gqqE

Euro 2020 final: England beaten by Italy on penalties

England's hopes of ending a 55-year wait for a major trophy are crushed in heartbreaking fashion as they lose on penalties to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3APvGig

Euro 2020: Italy fans ecstatic after England defeated in Wembley final

There are scenes of jubilation across Italy as the national football team beat England on penalties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yNOlZQ

Cubans stage rare protests over Covid measures

Hundreds rally in several Cuban cities on Sunday, with others showing support for the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yRXCQV

Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson's flight to the edge of space (and back)

Sir Richard Branson flies to nearly 90km above the Earth in his Virgin Galactic rocket plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxFUfr

Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson rockets to the edge of space

The UK businessman realises a lifetime's ambition by riding a rocket plane high into the sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k2QAVb

Georgia: Cameraman dies after attack at anti-Pride march

Lekso Lashkarava, who was badly injured, was found dead in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k3d0pi

Wimbledon 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Matteo Berrettini for 20th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic wins his sixth Wimbledon title and record-equalling 20th men's Grand Slam by fighting back to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k5L9Vq

Virgin Galactic: Richard Branson's long, winding path to space

The BBC tracks the long, winding road to Sir Richard Branson's flight to the edge of space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U2uM1b

Virgin Galactic: Sir Richard Branson reaches edge of space

Watch the moment Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic rocket plane reached its highest altitude. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36vNq48

Sir Richard Branson takes off on space flight

Sir Richard Branson's journey to the edge of space begins from Spaceport America in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VwWHXF

Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa

Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AMqHPv

Miami condo collapse: Inside the recovery operation clearing the ruins

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue show how workers are clearing the "enormous" pile of ruins that remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B1jvz4

Pope Francis leads prayers from hospital balcony after colon surgery

Francis thanks well-wishers from his hospital balcony following treatment for a colon problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yMzfUq

US heatwave: Wildfires rage in western states as temperatures soar

Tributes are paid to two firefighters who died in a plane crash while responding to a blaze in Arizona. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wygAdu

Euro 2020 final: Which side of England's 'Little Italy' will get to celebrate?

Around one in five people in the town of Bedford is Italian, meaning divided loyalties for the Euros final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wsSlxj

Miami collapse death toll rises to 86

Eighty-six people have been confirmed dead and 54 others are still missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SqgW86

Sir Richard Branson: Space flight will be 'extraordinary'

The UK businessman is about to realise a lifetime's ambition by flying to the edge of space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7o4Oh

Australia: New South Wales confirms first Covid-related death in 10 months

A 90-year old woman died in Sydney, as state officials warn of a surge in new infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e57sqG

Portugal orders house arrest for Benfica football club president

Luís Filipe Vieira is being investigated in Portugal for suspected tax fraud and money laundering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ASafx9

Lionel Messi wins first Copa America as Argentina beat Brazil in final

Lionel Messi ends his wait for a first major international title as Argentina beat Brazil in the Copa America final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ALWFv6

Covid: Woman aged 90 died with double variant infection

Simultaneous infections are rare but can happen, particularly in people yet to be vaccinated, warn experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T3XkXR

The foreigners in China’s disinformation drive

Foreigners are increasingly appearing on YouTube promoting China's narrative on issues like Xinjiang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U0XKOZ

Elisa Loncón: From poverty to PhD to writing Chile's constitution

Elisa Loncón, an indigenous leader, will be one of the main architects of Chile's new constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3APDFvS

Why Canada is reforming indigenous foster care

The residential school legacy has been linked to the overrepresentation of indigenous children in care. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWjlA7

'I help Indian parents talk about sex'

An Indian sex coach says parents turn to her for advice as sex education is not available in schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AOe2ve

Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga: The true cost of Kenya's political love triangle

Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hVhITi

'Flying fish' restock US lakes

Wildlife authorities in Utah have restocked lakes with fish by dropping them out of a plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3APF1ql

ICYMI: A nail-biting tight rope walk and a tiny cow

Here's a summary of this week's news you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r3OZzH

Jovenel Moïse: President's widow speaks for first time

Martine Moïse, who was injured in the attack which killed her husband, speaks for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7NRpB

Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed wins with huge majority

Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e33BKo

Esther Bejarano: Auschwitz orchestra member dies

Esther Bejarano survived in Auschwitz by playing in the death camp's orchestra. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TQDmjM

Cannes: Actress Lea Seydoux tests positive for Covid-19

The James Bond star may miss the French film festival after contracting the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AOm7jr

Jonathan Coleman: Tributes paid to radio and TV presenter

Tributes are paid to the "giant of radio" who passed away on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1Y0tp

US heatwave: California and Nevada brace for record-breaking temperatures

California's Death Valley matches what may be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3emKzz9

Charlottesville removes Robert E Lee statue that sparked deadly rally

The statue of General Robert E Lee, and another of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, will be put into storage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k2qfX8

Charlottesville set to remove Robert E Lee statue that sparked rally

The statue of Robert E Lee was at the centre of 2017 protests that turned deadly in Charlottesville. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r0ENIh

Bangladesh factory fire: Owner arrested after blaze kills 52

Eight face murder charges, and a separate inquiry into child labour at the factory is also launched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYPIlK

Venezuela: Battles rage between police and gangs in Caracas

Security forces search for gang leaders after two days of fighting in the capital Caracas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wqmm0U

Grizzly bear shot dead after killing woman in Montana

Leah Davis Lokan, 65, was on a mountain biking trip when she was attacked by the bear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36yNlwx

Jovenel Moïse: Haiti requests foreign troops after president's assassination

Haitian officials want US and UN forces to protect key infrastructure in the country in turmoil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wtCvTm

White House defends role in Hunter Biden art sale

A top ethics expert slams the secrecy surrounding the auction of paintings by the president's son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3APdIfG

Fire lookouts: The US Forestry Service lookouts watching for fires

In remote towers, US Forestry Service lookouts act as an early warning system for forest fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k3lRXW

Kem Ley: A shooting that shook Cambodia

Kem Ley, a Cambodian political commentator, was murdered five years ago, but his legacy lives on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AMuzQn

Covid origins: Scientists weigh up evidence over virus's origins

Researchers aim to "set the record straight" on how the virus transferred from bats into humans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TUkZua

Sulli Deals: The Indian Muslim women 'up for sale' on an app

Dozens of Muslim women in India found their identities being used in a degrading app. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFpCFX

DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus

The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k3Blvk

Biden vows US action over Russian cyber-attacks

Asked if Moscow would face consequences for the series of hacks, Mr Biden replied: "Yes." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3huiebM

Powerful fire tornado in California is latest extreme weather sign

The vortex of smoke and flame is one of the latest signs of extreme weather threatening the US West from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yIpC9i

Lebanon struck by power cut as major plants shut down

Many in Lebanon are receiving just two hours of energy a day, as it grapples with an economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZ1RqU

Biden to sign new order cracking down on Big Tech