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Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron

It urges those who are unwell and the over-60s to delay international travel because of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EpghGZ

Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew

The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6cYXe

Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six

The suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody five minutes after police were called. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7CRYk

Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years

Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpb2iR

Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV

Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkATwc

Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpFMAp

Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights

The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7Z2Di

Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife

Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pdGWjB

Covid: Greece to fine over-60s who refuse Covid-19 vaccine

Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed from mid-January, with the money going towards healthcare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCDhCY

Adele announces Las Vegas residency

The singer will perform at Caesars Palace Hotel, with shows running from 21 January next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8fCDX

Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward

A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkD0jF

Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO

Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EcOysL

Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?

What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D1UEuI

Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7O7ua

Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast

Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBQ6cz

Yazidi genocide: IS member found guilty in German landmark trial

Taha al-Jumailly is jailed by a German court for crimes including the murder of a young Yazidi girl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7YqrG

Dozens of former Afghan forces killed or disappeared by Taliban, rights group says

Human Rights Watch says more than 100 former Afghan personnel have been killed or have disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D6BCU6

House of Gucci: Family hits out at insulting and painful portrayal

The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci criticise depiction of the family in House of Gucci film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xGDYrt

France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'

Vincent Fichot says his Japanese wife disappeared from the family home with his two children in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ewIqX

Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair

Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8hn9M

Leaked papers link top Chinese leaders to Uyghur crackdown

They show speeches by Xi Jinping and others which led to Uyghurs' mass internment and forced labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8xB2I

Australian parliament: One in three workers sexually harassed, says report

Canberra's workplace culture has left a "trail of devastation" for women especially, a review finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rjEtGX

Barbados: Rihanna made national hero as island becomes republic

The artist and businesswoman is honoured at an event marking the nation's status as a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G0yURG

Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7LTet

Video appears to show UK F-35 fighter crash after take-off

Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E5yiK7

Capitol riot: Michael Jackson imitator clashes with judge in court

A courtroom outburst prompts the judge to accuse the entertainer of spewing "gobbledygook". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ljzgLk

Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D3C9px

Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero

Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ElJi6p

Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release

Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0Z2ja

China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system

Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZIhF2

Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lfNpJu

The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong

The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ear5sc

Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears

No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0iNaj

Virgil Abloh: How he 'helped black people dream in fashion'

Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3llK8Z9

Enes Kanter Freedom: NBA star changes name to celebrate US citizenship

Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xxuHBW

Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day

The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfNUHd

China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison

Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E4mJ5L

Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says

Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZAmDEb

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey expected to step down as chief executive - reports

The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company, media reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D5mKVZ

Jussie Smollett: Jury selection begins in actor’s trial

The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6y5IT

Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat

The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rklOLa

Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation

Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/318Lr6M

Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead

Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bOpad

Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents

The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31arH2O

China: North Korea fugitive captured after 40-day manhunt

The defector had been on the run after staging a daring escape from a Chinese prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/317NHLs

Macau casino shares fall after 'illegal gambling' arrests

A prominent gambling industry figure in Macau is believed to be among those arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3prrWPh

US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal

Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZtUjK

Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple

The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgEAzh

Barbados prepares to cut ties with the Queen

Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZ8zqQ

Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cVaqgr

Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FT3cpw

Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks

The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DWWe2d

Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'

Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D0SPOD

Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?

Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ldmsWH

Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads

Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32LfeTP

Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family

Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgBZFi

Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy

Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xtrMKI

Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bhaDW

Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41

Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lhcSSW

Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rdm0vD

Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event

The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7l4pT

Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m

Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HXY7y7

Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box

Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgp3iF

Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant

Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZL39L

Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfR8uh

Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel

The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p6YEFf

Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3140yOz

New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth

Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ga0T1F

Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections

The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZxVotS

Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E3w3qw

Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DZ1emU

‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HZS8Zx

Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3153Q4o

Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1fWKi

'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yyd3D

Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3pMoM

Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?

The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Eusd8

The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I1UpDu

ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady

Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXBkKM

Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUDjYp

Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nUWOrJ

Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HXAQMx

Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ld3Sy8

Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'

The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I0zGjF

Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1tzZK

The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ypr2

Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CXZUzw

Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DXvJKb

Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK

This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cV5dVE

Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FQy3D1

Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games

Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FOTqom

Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway

Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUbqkU

Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZsrYNL

NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3118FeM

Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUMXM6

Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO

The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zsiulv

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CX152b

Coronavirus: Pride and punishment follows South Africa's discovery

South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6hk0G

Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new variant in southern Africa

Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zvh8Xm

Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa

Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DYMncm

Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West

What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ufS7P

Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage

The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HOMABb

France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter

France cancels high-level talks with UK in protest at letter published by PM Boris Johnson on the migrant crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/312Gsoi

Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs

It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUfdNh

Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CTKRXi

Tim Paine: Former Australia captain to take immediate break from the game

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine will take a break from cricket "for the foreseeable future". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZomGTr

Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes

Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CLZyMl

Australia missing campers: Pilot accused of murders remanded in custody

After a dramatic arrest, Greg Lynn is charged with killing a pair who disappeared 20 months ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HWV60Q

Quiz of the week: Why did Boris Johnson like Peppa Pig World so much?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zn3V2z

China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail

The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.' from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p4vJBA

The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam

Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3renN3s

Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants

UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cQ3DVa

'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'

Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTPyMS

Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'

The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3reqqST

Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FRQbN5

UK PM calls on France to take back migrants

A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yxcbX

Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?

At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CY8236

Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march

It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DSiudG

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds

Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l5fV0b

Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident

Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CVpntc

UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president

Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJkeGA

Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent

The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xlAkDe

Channel migrants: UK and France agree need for action after boat deaths

After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZkZzJk

Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots

Violent riots have rocked the Pacific Island nation for a second straight day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUoDIL

JPMorgan boss 'regrets' China joke amid backlash

Jamie Dimon has apologised after saying that his Wall Street bank would outlast China's ruling party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CSIqnY

US restricts trade with a dozen more Chinese technology firms

The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3111bsD

Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill

The new bill has raised concerns that it could pave the way for discriminatory hiring practices from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3COjfmz

Outrage as India court reduces child abuse sentence

The Allahabad high court reduced the jail term of the convict from 10 years to seven years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CPt6bG

What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants

David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30YZ0Wc

Kavala: The case that set Turkey on collision course with the West

Osman Kavala has not been convicted but his detention has set Turkey's leader on a collision course. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32y9JaT

Tripura: Fear and hope after anti-Muslim violence

Weeks after mosques and Muslim properties were attacked, life is slowly getting back to normal in Tripura. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6xX6c

Beatles outtakes in new Peter Jackson film

The Lord of The Rings director has restored more than 50 hours of footage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xkO9BW

Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line

BBC correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov visits eastern Ukraine as soldiers contemplate Russia's military presence at the border nearby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZqIw8U

Ahmaud Arbery: Three US men guilty of murdering black jogger

The white men pursued and shot dead Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in what some called a modern-day lynching. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DTIFke

Ahmaud Arbery: Key moments in the trial over black jogger's killing

Watch the key exchanges from 13 days of testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30VkKST

Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp

Last week French police officers evicted up to 1,500 people from a camp in Dunkirk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DUNFoA

Climate change causing albatross divorce, says study

There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CUTEbS

Antique rifle thief gets a day in jail decades on from his museum heists

Thomas Gavin apologised "for all this trouble" from his antique robberies in the 60s and 70s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DSUabE

Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador

A minister has written a letter to the former boxer, who has invested in a cannabis farm in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cMObce

Migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks

Several migrants headed for UK drown in the Channel near Calais after their boat sinks, the French government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJZzSN

Pentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace

It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30RjiRk

Germany's Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era

Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oYNQJm

Peru's chief of staff stashed $20,000 in palace bathroom

Prosecutors found $20,000 in the chief of staff's bathroom inside the presidential palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oZVqTQ

Germany: African diaspora with 'a voice' in politics

How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pfxMDh

Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa ready to join Tigray war

Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa back the PM's call to go to the front line of the Tigray war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CHVZqt

Karim Benzema: French footballer guilty in sex tape blackmail case

The Real Madrid striker is convicted of conspiring to blackmail fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l6MACS

Sweden votes in Magdalena Andersson as first female PM

Magdalena Andersson, who replaces Stefan Lofven, is approved by the country's parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1ZMN7

Sri Lanka attacks: 23,000 charges filed against suspects as trial begins

The list of charges and witnesses could mean a trial that takes up to 10 years, lawyers warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oPLrjS

Brian Laundrie: US blogger Gabby Petito's fiancé 'died by suicide' - family lawyer

Brian Laundrie, who was found dead last month, was a person of interest in his fiancée's murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZjRCnO

Blast off for Nasa mission to strike space rock

The spacecraft is set to crash into an object called Dimorphos in September 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HZifjs

Escaping Afghanistan: Inside Operation Soccer Balls

The mission to rescue the national Afghan girls' football team from the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HQ1OWA

Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart fuelled opioid crisis, Ohio jury finds

A federal court finds Walgreens, CVS and Walmart helped create an oversupply of addictive painkillers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r63W6y

Child is sixth fatality in Wisconsin parade car-ramming

Prosecutor say a sixth person - a child - died in the attack on a Christmas parade in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HYoCDE

US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally

Those injured in Charlottesville accused organisers of conspiring to commit racially motivated violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DPw9C5

Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record €11m

The manuscript shows Einstein's attempts to formulate his theory of relativity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HO3ekk

Bulgarian holiday bus tragedy hits young nation

There is little since North Macedonia's 1991 declaration of independence to compare to this. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32imi9Y

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave

Germany and France are the latest countries to advise citizens to leave, as the UN relocates staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r0x6E8

Bulgaria bus crash: Survivors broke window to flee inferno that killed 46

At least 46 people, including 12 children, died when the vehicle caught fire on a Bulgarian motorway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r5dMWs

Ahmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder

Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zfl9ik

Grammy Awards: Olivia Rodrigo dominates nominations for 2022

The freshly-minted pop star is up for the night's four biggest awards, including album of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cF1hbp

China bans Namewee's viral pop song Fragile

Fragile mocks Beijing and “little pinks”, a term referring to young nationalists who rush to the defence of the Chinese government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DLYM33

Yalda Hakim: My return to Afghanistan

The BBC's Yalda Hakim - who was born in Afghanistan- reports on the impact of 100 days of Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l0lFIA

Waukesha Christmas Parade: Three dancing grannies among Wisconsin victims

Four of the five people killed at the Waukesha Christmas parade were members of a local dance troupe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xf9X1L

Lush to stop some social media until it's 'safer'

The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1V8yo

US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices

The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZNuot

Parkland shooting: Families involved in 2018 attack settle FBI lawsuit

The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oVNR0E

VR helps parents visualise child's surgery

Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nEZlWN

Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence

Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oVDnOB

Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare

Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cHi3GY

Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up

As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30TurRt

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front

Abiy Ahmed has said he will go to the front line to face Tigrayan rebels in the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pbxtcD

Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule

BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2RZhZ

Uber makes its first step into the cannabis market

Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cVflOt

Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows

As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l0oWHW

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?

Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rgrUMH

Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l338eP

Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic

The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30MCf7G

Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world

The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cDATyH

Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers

"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cFkIRG

Peppa Pig and losing notes: UK PM's bizarre speech

Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oNM11P

Austrian Chancellor: 'You don’t only have rights, you have obligations'

Austria's chancellor regrets jabs will be mandatory, but current low rates are "too little, too late". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OXvtk

Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims

At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nHcKOg

Wisconsin: Suspect named after car ploughs into Waukesha Christmas parade

At least five people have been killed after a speeding SUV ploughed into a Christmas celebration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HMUyuk

Germany Covid: Health minister's stark warning to get jabbed

As Germany battles a fourth Covid wave, the health minister gives a stark warning to get vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CHO8Js

Jerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair

President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain head of the central bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nFjcFh

Chile presidential poll goes into polarising run-off

Voters will have to choose between far-right candidate José Antonio Kast and left-winger Gabriel Boric. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cDWRl7

Cuba congratulates Venezuela on poll before result was out

Cuba's president tweeted about the results before there had been an official announcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Jntz7

Crowd trouble threatens future of French football, says sports minister

France's sports minister says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the "survival" of French football "at stake". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kYbbti

Covid in Kenya: Unvaccinated to be barred from basic services

Although less than 10% of Kenyans are vaccinated, the government wants to avoid a surge over Christmas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DI273h

American Music Awards: BTS and Taylor Swift take top awards

The K-pop band win artist of the year, while Taylor Swift picks up a record-breaking 34th award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FFRRJ9

Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?

Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D4IUb2

Isii Nafta singer Nimco Happy on representing Somalia and her TikTok fame

Nimco Happy, the Somali singer of the viral TikTok hit Isii Nafta (I love you more than my life), reacts to her new-found fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DKs7Li

Peng Shuai: WTA says concerns remain for Chinese tennis star after IOC call

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FSz4e7

Lyon v Marseille abandoned as Dimitri Payet hit by bottle

Sunday's Ligue 1 game between Lyon and Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet is hit by a bottle thrown from the stands five minutes into the game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qSsdNo

Andhra Pradesh floods: At least 30 dead and thousands displaced in floods

Heavy flooding in Andhra Pradesh state has devastated several villages and towns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJsIGO

China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan row

Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in its country, a move which has angered China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FyxjSY

Australia to ease border ban on some foreign citizens

Among those prioritised are international students, skilled migrants, South Koreans and Japanese. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fw9hbc

Matt Doran: Australian TV host sorry for bungle that sank Adele interview

Matt Doran admitted during an interview with Adele that he had not listened to her new album. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cyllfE

Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe

Unrest has spread across the continent as countries bring back measures in a bid to curb infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DJOAbm

Waukesha: Car ploughs into Wisconsin parade

Police say more than 20 people were hurt after a red car drove into a parade in Waukesha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r3E1fX

TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church

Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7wbCI

The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWCLY0

War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'

Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HIiZZR

Beirut blast: UN ignored plea for port disaster evidence

Letters to the UN chief's office requesting key information have gone unanswered, the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CFudLc

Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x8aQcz

Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum

Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nBTSjn

How should we teach children about climate change?

Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYAn6M

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FELOot

Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi

Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xgG5Cb

Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted

Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30NNcpp

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League

Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cwMXld

Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas

The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cziK55

El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano

Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HHx3D6

Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium

Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30KNjlC

Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHvexi

ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff

Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWMo98

Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City

A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HFoAjQ

Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok

Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qX78RV

Man Utd: David de Gea calls 4-1 loss to Watford 'embarrassing' & 'another nightmare'

Manchester United keeper David de Gea describes his side's 4-1 loss to Watford as "embarrassing" and "another nightmare". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qV7RTv

Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament

A social media post claims to show her as a guest at a tournament, amid concerns for her wellbeing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FAUJas

Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions

Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oQfzf2

Chile voters go to polls amid deep divisions

It is being billed as the most polarising election in decades and comes after divisive mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nBGaxe

Lin-Manuel Miranda on the 'dirty secret' hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!

The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FwvWnV

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa

As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cCJiCo

Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?

Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CxhV7n

Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture

Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HJMfjg

Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem

Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32amiJ4

Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night

Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DEJehs

Bear shot dead by 70-year-old hunter in France

A female bear roaming with her cubs is killed after attacking and injuring a man, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQohsH

Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack

Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DDCtww

WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video

A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Tennis Association chief Steve Simon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z83o4D

Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win

Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30O6kny

Colombia president condemns Nazi-themed police event

President Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FyVOiZ

Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages

Davido says money given to him by fans following a social media appeal will be sent to orphanages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CCswhA

Unvaccinated stars cannot play Australian Open

Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32nHTOB

Kyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder

Families say justice is needed "not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HDAjPU

Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US

Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cvDg6J

Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge

The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qUWjQd

San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money

Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxZ4ow

French school bus experiment brings hope to Toulouse estates

Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nws402

Japan goes from vaccine hesitancy to success

An unexpectedly rapid turnaround in attitudes has allowed vaccination rates to skyrocket in Japan from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nwCFbh

Venezuela polls: Opposition hopes to break stalemate

After years of boycotting elections, the main opposition groups will take part in local polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nA4xey

'Sudan's generals betrayed my generation'

Journalist Mohanad Hashim returned from exile after the revolution but a coup leaves his hopes in tatters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qQfTND

Prince Charles and Camilla: Why diplomats love it when royalty visits

As the four-day royal tour of Egypt and Jordan ends, our royal correspondent reflects on its impact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32cWBaN

Kyle Rittenhouse: Who is US teen cleared of protest killings?

The suspect shot three men, two of whom were armed, during racial unrest in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kT8xVA

Peng Shuai: US 'deeply concerned' over Chinese tennis star

Peng Shuai, 35, has not been heard from since she accused a top Chinese official of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CDSSzE

In pictures: British Columbia devastated by catastrophic floods

The flooding in Canada's west may be the most expensive natural disaster in the country's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oE2qFK

Kyle Rittenhouse: US teenager cleared over Kenosha killings

A jury clears the 18-year-old of homicide and all other charges following a politically divisive trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FrxdMM

Africa is the future, says US. But what will change?

"Africa is the future," says US Secretary of state Antony Blinken, but what will change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xbcpq3

Peng Shuai: Still no direct contact with Chinese player after sex assault claims - WTA

Peng Shuai has still not directly been in contact with the WTA, which says "no amount of money" would stop the tour pulling events out of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qSFwgB

Belarus president tells BBC: ‘We won’t stop the migrants’

In an exclusive interview, President Lukashenko tells the BBC it’s “absolutely possible” his forces helped migrants cross into Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HDxePJ

Kamala Harris: First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)

Vice-President Kamala Harris will take control as Joe Biden undergoes his annual health check. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cuboA4

Elijah McClain: Family of murdered black man to receive $15m

Elijah McClain was put in a chokehold and injected with ketamine after being stopped by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nzYyGN

Belarus's Lukashenko tells BBC: We may have helped migrants into EU

In an exclusive interview, Alexander Lukashenko says it was "absolutely possible" migrants had help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qTJQfQ

US House votes to pass $1.9tn social spending plan

The Build Back Better Act now heads to the Senate, where it faces significant hurdles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FAsRTV

DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p1KgOL

Jimmy Hoffa: Deathbed confession sparks long missing US union boss body hunt

The FBI search a site in New Jersey as a new clue leads to hopes of solving the decades-old case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z1Cvz6

Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges

Days after it imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it announces a full lockdown from Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BFn6N

Meghan tells Ellen DeGeneres Prince Harry loves the California lifestyle

The Duchess of Sussex says moving as the pandemic began meant they spent plenty of time at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kPjpnM

Tim Paine: Australia Test captain steps down over historical investigation into texts sent to colleague

Tim Paine steps down as Australia Test captain just before the Ashes over a historical investigation into texts sent to a female colleague. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HLp48a

Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts

Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oB7quY

HMAS Sydney: DNA reveals identity of Australia's famous 'unknown sailor'

The WW2 sinking of the HMAS Sydney killed 645 sailors, but only one body was recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DMm4Gh

Why France's Zemmour is dredging up World War Two

The TV pundit is a likely presidential candidate but his views on wartime history are controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nuG5ez

Viewpoint: When Hindus and Muslims joined hands to riot

What can 100-year-old riots, where Hindus and Muslims fought on the same side, teach us? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HAXZo0

DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHqh7D

Poland border crisis: Camp empty as migrants move to warehouse

About 1,000 people from the Middle East have been trying to get into the EU from Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nuyU67

Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children

A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kLbO9F

Ros Atkins on... the missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

Questions remain about the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, after she accused a top Chinese government official of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32krWbX

Afghanistan: The teenage girls returning to school under the Taliban

The BBC's John Simpson visits Bamiyan and finds some girls are attending secondary school in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HwVcw2

Australian school food van: 'I didn't believe in myself until I got this job'

An Australian school is using a food van to help struggling students explore new avenues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cqWoTo

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sudan and Ethiopia

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there's a real risk of Ethiopia pulling apart if a diplomatic solution isn’t found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x2No01

Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hxykwl

Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated

Fresh restrictions will be introduced in areas with high Covid hospitalisation rates, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qPVV5v

Croatia violated girl's rights before she was killed by train - court

Six year-old Madina Hussiny's family were ordered to go back over the Croatian border in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kOZsgS

Uganda's Kampala bombings: Muslim cleric accused of jihadist links shot dead

Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu was killed by security forces, who said he had been working with jihadists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HBHcRR

P-Square: Nigerian Afrobeats twins make up after years of feuding

Fans are excited as Peter and Paul reconcile on their joint birthday after a painful break-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qX6MKS

Julius Jones: School walk-outs and protests as execution looms

Julius Jones is due to be executed on Thursday, but his last hope rests with the Oklahoma governor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQ1Cg1

Flight carrying Afghan girl footballers lands in UK

The girls were granted asylum in the UK after many received threats from the new Taliban regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GrHY6

Turkey releases Israeli couple arrested for spying over palace photos

Natalie and Mordi Oknin were accused of taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GoMyr

China: Man banned from all-you-can-eat BBQ for eating too much

A live-streamer has been banned from a buffet restaurant in China after multiple food binges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wXGFVe

Greece begins espionage trial of 24 aid workers

Human rights groups have called the trial 'a farce' and called for the workers release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qKwulW

Vietnam: Police summon noodle seller over Salt Bae parody

The Vietnamese man filmed himself flamboyantly seasoning noodles and called himself spring onion bae. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dy7imc

Capitol riot: Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to contempt of Congress charge

The former Trump strategist had refused to testify to a committee investigating US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CD1reh

Mumbai: India baby girl found in drain recovering

Police in Mumbai were called in to rescue the five-day-old after residents were alerted by cats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cnCLeP

The Office star who made a million dollars on Cameo

The Office star, Brian Baumgartner has made more than $1m making personalised videos on Cameo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30vz5Fe

Peng Shuai: Doubt cast on email from Chinese tennis star

The head of the WTA says he has a "hard time believing" email attributed to Peng Shuai is from her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cpi5TI

Malcolm X's 1965 assassination: Convictions of two men to be quashed

Two of the men convicted of the 1965 killing did not get the justice they deserved, prosecutor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3noKuzC

Vancouver storm: Minister says there is 'no doubt' it is linked to climate change

Mike Farnworth says he has "no doubt these are climate-related events", as at least one person dies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nrGH4s

Poland border crisis: Belarus moves migrants stranded in camp

About 1,000 migrants are offered shelter from the cold after camping at the Belarus-Poland border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wTHLkS

Merkel: Germany hit by full force of Covid

The chancellor speaks of a dramatic situation as European governments respond to a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kMDcE3

US annual drug overdose deaths hit record levels

Experts say the pandemic and an increase in synthetic opioids like fentanyl contributed to the rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oEQBiQ

Capitol riot: 'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley sentenced to 41 months in prison

Jacob Chansley became one of the most recognisable figures from the 6 January siege on the Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cjSTOH

US tourists fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer

A pair of American visitors are fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer with a view. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nnNbkW

Red crabs swarm across roads and bridges in Australia

An annual migration of red crabs has covered roads and bridges on an Australian island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dw1tWo

Comedian Vir Das causes a stir with 'two Indias' monologue

Top Indian comedian faces nationalist backlash over show that describes country's dualities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qKOCMt

Waterspout: Tornado-like funnels form off coast of Sicilian city of Licata

Residents of Licata share footage of multiple waterspouts, as southern Sicily reports severe weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJLVXE

Artists denounce Israeli ban on Palestinian civil society groups

More than 100 high-profile figures pledge support for the outlawed civil society organisations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CkdCwl

Britney Spears discusses life after conservatorship

Britney Spears says she is enjoying new found freedoms, and thanks her fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YXYqaw

Ding Ding! Crazy Frog to make a comeback in December

The infuriatingly infectious amphibian topped the charts around the world in 2005 with Axel F. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CoDNlA

Pike River: Bodies spotted 11 years after New Zealand mine disaster

Human remains have been pictured in the Pike River Mine - 11 years after 29 men lost their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DkIfD3

Decathlon halts canoe sales to curb English Channel migrant crossings

Decathlon's decision comes after a sharp rise in attempts to reach the UK from northern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FpPhHq

Britney Spears grateful for 'little things' in life after conservatorship

The singer says having "little things" like car keys and a bank card back makes "a huge difference". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x2zPOs

LA's Staples Center to be renamed after cryptocurrency firm

The Staples Center in Los Angeles will be renamed the Crypto.com Arena in a $700 million deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3np73nQ

Delhi pollution: What's the contribution of farm fires?

How much pollution is caused by farm fires and factories during winter in the Indian capital, Delhi? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o1zBmn

Naomi Osaka voices concern over Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

Peng Shuai has not been heard from since she made sexual assault allegations against a Chinese official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qIBQhB

DaBaby: DaniLeigh charged with assaulting partner

Rapper DaBaby calls police after allegedly being assaulted by his girlfriend, US police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wXZho3

Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'

The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FoAyMQ

COP26: The truth behind the new climate change denial

The claims that went viral in the lead-up to the COP climate summit – and what you need to know about them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30tH5XP

Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?

Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DokI4j

Jai Bhim: The Indian film that overtook The Godfather on IMDB

Jai Bhim, a film on Dalit repression, is at the top of IMDB rankings in just two weeks since its release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DokCtt

Bulgarian election: Kiril Petkov, Assen Vassilev, a battle-bus and a brand new party

Two entrepreneurs heading an anti-corruption party look to form a government in Bulgaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YU3qgn

Afghan judges in UK fear for colleagues left behind

The BBC has spoken to female judges who have just arrived in the UK as part of a rescue mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cn4vem

Postpartum depression: A deaf mum's story.

Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FrUqi9

British Columbia battered by huge storm

Some areas in the province saw more rain in 24 hours than the average for the month of November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qLrUUu

Ollie the comfort dog makes getting jabbed a little easier for California children

Ollie the Goldendoodle is helping California children overcome their fear of getting a Covid jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qFkIJD

Covid-19: Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill

The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30sslZj

Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow

The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oxVCcQ

Aung San Suu Kyi charged with election fraud by Myanmar junta

The ousted leader is accused of electoral fraud, as the junta insists she is being treated well. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DpYhLT

Mexico's most wanted: Wife of cartel boss 'El Mencho' held

Rosalinda González is suspected of running the finances of her husband's Jalisco New Generation Cartel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DmGLrP

Poland border crisis: Scene of chaos as soldiers deploy water cannon

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports as Polish forces fire water cannon at migrants throwing rocks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HrvusY

Kamiti escape: Manhunt under way after 'dangerous' Islamists flee Kenya prison

Seven wardens have been arrested after three men escape a maximum-security facility near Nairobi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kH63JQ

Armenia loses positions in deadly border clash

A number of troops are killed and captured in a flare-up of violence on the border with Azerbaijan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ot3wnQ

Nord Stream 2: Germany halts approval of Russian gas link

Gas prices surge to three-week highs in response to the latest delay to Nord Stream 2. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3288Zcj

France clears Dunkirk migrant camp amid UK tensions

About 1,500 people are evacuated near Dunkirk, as the UK and France vow to tackle illegal migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HBBIqe

Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus

Poland's defence ministry says migrants were throwing stones and trying to destroy a border fence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ovusn6

Kampala blasts: Explosions hit Ugandan capital

There are fears people may have been killed in the blasts near parliament and the city's police HQ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FjgxqJ

Formula 1: Guanyu Zhou becomes first Chinese driver after signing for Alfa Romeo

Guanyu Zhou becomes Formula 1's first Chinese driver after signing to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30xmLVa

Australia outback rescue: Family safe after stranded for four days

The couple and two children became stranded when their campervan got bogged in heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3njDUdP

Aung San Suu Kyi being treated well: Myanmar army

Aung San Suu Kyi has not been seen in public since a coup removed her from office in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kFB8h6

How Covid conspiracists are shifting to climate change denial

Anti-lockdown movements online are turning their attention to climate conspiracy theories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nhkLci

China's ultramarathon tragedy and the survivors threatened for speaking out

In May this year, 21 athletes died at an ultra-running event in northern China. Some survivors have been threatened for telling their story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wQY9T2

How India diluted the coal pledge at COP26

India and China are being criticised for forcing a key part of the Glasgow climate deal to be diluted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30yytPp

Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid

The star clears up his absence from the charity gig, and insists he doesn't style his hair with mayo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nk6Jqt

Nigerian army 'shot and killed #EndSars protesters': report

Tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets last October as part of the #EndSars protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cfGyed

The women of Iran's underground metal scene

Women are forbidden from singing publicly in Iran except in choirs or female-only company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DjxIrS

US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qO0bCq

Sandy Hook: Alex Jones liable in defamation lawsuit

The radio host spread false claims that the 2012 school shooting had been faked to push gun control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qDoGCv

Kyle Rittenhouse: Weapons charge against accused US teen dropped

The judge dismissed the charge ahead of closing arguments by prosecutors and defence on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wMjGMI

Ecuador prison and armed forces chiefs resign after riots

The move came after 68 inmates were killed in a deadly fight in a Guayaquil jail over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DiHXwo

Belarus crisis: The locals helping families in Poland's no-go area

As the Belarus crisis deepens, volunteers have been offering aid in Poland's forbidden forests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DmNwtL

Steve Bannon surrenders to face contempt charges

Mr Bannon, a former White House advisor to Donald Trump, has surrendered to FBI officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FyEwmf

Tamara Ecclestone burglary: Italian gang jailed for £26m celebrity raids

The homes of Frank Lampard and Tamara Ecclestone were among those targeted by the jewellery thieves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kDqsQg

Israel urges Turkey to free couple held for spying over palace photos

Natalie and Mordi Oknin were arrested after taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cbGPPi

Alexander Monson: Kenyan policemen guilty over UK aristocrat's death

The officers covered up the torture and killing of Alexander Monson, a judge in Mombasa rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3De3BSx

Poland border crisis: Tense stand-off with hundreds of migrants

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from a border crossing where Polish troops are blocking hundreds of migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DiVxA7

China Covid: Outrage after pet dog killed by health workers

The quarantined owner posted video showing one health worker beating her pet with a crowbar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FlajqG

Poland border crisis: EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies

As EU officials discuss new sanctions, migrants gather in a tense stand-off at the Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fh4gDs

Adele tells Oprah Winfrey: I just didn't want to do it anymore

Award-winning singer Adele describes how she nearly gave up her career following her divorce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YQmRqk

Cuba cracks down on dissent ahead of protest march

Cuban state security agents are blocking the organiser of a protest march from leaving his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oydp3s

US journalist Fenster freed from Myanmar jail

Editor Danny Fenster has been freed from a Myanmar prison and will be allowed to leave country just days after getting 11-year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Co6e36

Australian women sue over Qatar airport strip-searches

They are seeking damages after being forced into examinations at Doha airport last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ndeXAG

'I had concerns about marriage', admits Malala Yousafzai

The Nobel laureate says she previously questioned marriage and the "imbalance of power". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kCcSwe

Trump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say

The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YKtU3G

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks

The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wKsPpb

The Uyghur woman fighting to keep her culture alive

In London, a restaurant owner aims to preserve traditions which are under threat in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ou20Sr

Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil

Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsI4FC

A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking

Abhijeet Banerjee's irreverent new cookbook draws on both his culinary instincts and his academic insights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wL6Xde

Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid

While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HiDhJo

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried

The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ngea1T

Macron switches to using navy blue on France's flag - reports

The French president wants to reconnect with a symbol of the French Revolution, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fk70jr

Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star 'deserves to be heard' on sexual assault claims - WTA

Chinese player Peng Shuai deserves "to be heard, not censored" after publicly accusing the country's former vice-premier of sexual assault, says the Women's Tennis Association. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dsh88Y

Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia

Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ck1s6u

Covid: Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated

The new rules are being introduced amid record infection levels and growing pressure on hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cg2OV6

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Son of Libya ex-ruler runs for president

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, wanted on war crimes charges at an international court, registers as a candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YNDBhW

Japan's former princess Mako leaves for New York after giving up title

Mako was forced to give up her titles when she married her "commoner" husband last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F9DyfG

China and India must explain themselves - COP president

COP26 President Alok Sharma speaks after an agreement to "phase down" coal rather than "phase out". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CeHUAo

US covered up deadly air strikes in Syria, New York Times reports

The strikes occurred in the last stronghold of the so-called Islamic State in Syria in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qFjsGe

US bank robber identified after decades-long hunt

Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HkYjHn

The circus helping Senegal's former child beggars

Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qyJElM

Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route

When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3naM20a

What the 'Joker attack' revealed about Japanese society

An attack which injured 17 people on Halloween has shocked a country that rarely sees violent crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nd9A4z

COP26: Alok Sharma fights back tears as Glasgow Climate Pact agreed

The COP26 president apologised as a late amendment on coal was added to the draft text by India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Defvfl

COP26: 'Paris built the arena, Glasgow starts the race' - Kerry

US climate envoy, John Kerry, says "we raised ambition here in Glasgow, this was not business as usual". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qB2nx2

Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar

As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30quTqs

COP26: The two week summit in two minutes

The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kzVGaU

COP26 climate deal: 'It won't save us from drowning'

Young activists on the frontline of climate change explain what the deal struck at COP26 means to them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ltH7o

FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server

The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kzBIwY

Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3os7Gwf

Dress embroidery project unifies women around the world

The artist behind a dress made in global embroidery project said it embodies the "unity" of women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c7DUqH

Covid: Dutch accept life within 'lockdown-lite'

Most in the Netherlands support a new lockdown-lite, despite anti-lockdown protests making headlines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30sBgcT

COP26 agrees new global climate deal

New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wH1zbf

Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 68

Fighting at the Litoral Penitentiary in the city of Guayaquil reportedly began on Friday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ChMUnU

Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests

Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FcZaYD

Egypt: Scorpions kill three and injure hundreds in Aswan

Three people have been killed by scorpion bites during storms in the southern city of Aswan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c91vrb

Poland-Belarus border: The BBC reports from the camps within touching distance of the EU

Steve Rosenberg reports from the migrant camps within touching distance of the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGUKWW

Belarus-Poland border: Putin warns Belarus over gas threat to EU

Russia's leader says Belarus should not cut gas supplies to Europe over the migrant row with Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DdaFyB

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband ending hunger strike after 21 days

The husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends his hunger strike outside the Foreign Office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hjnbix

Sara Duterte: Daughter of Philippines leader runs for vice-president

Sara Duterte will run alongside the son of the country's former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c6zel9

Glen de Vries: William Shatner's spacecraft partner dies in plane crash

Glen de Vries went to the the edge of space with Star Trek actor William Shatner just one month ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DcotK0

The Nigerian artist who turned pain into fame during lockdown

Ijeoma Ogwuegbu only took up painting 18 months ago but praise from Thandiwe Newton helped her work go viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CfhEWy

Belarus border: Scrambling for facts in Europe's new crisis

Journalists and aid workers are kept away from the bleak spectacle of migrants on the Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kyoGQi

'I could have been a racist killer'

As a teenager, Mike was an armed and angry US Nazi. Looking back, he fears he came close to murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c7oR0w

BBC's Simpson revisits Afghanistan under the Taliban

In 2001, the BBC's World Affairs editor was part of a team which entered the city when the Taliban fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HkLvk8

Ship-load of 'toxic' Chinese fertilizer causes diplomatic stink

A ship carrying fertiliser from China to Sri Lanka is at the heart of a dispute between both allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ncESbQ

Iqaluit: A month without clean water in Canada's north

Frustration is growing in the Canadian city of Iqaluit after fuel contaminated the water supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onTS5S

Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress

Former Trump strategist charged after refusing to testify to committee investigating US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3om3iPn

COP26: Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal

Divisions remain over continuing subsidies for fossil fuels and financial help to poorer nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F9BmF8

Astroworld: Dozens more lawsuits filed over deadly festival crush

A woman who was at the festival told reporters that said didn't know she was buying a "death ticket". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31QJbB7

Poland border: Heat camera shows migrants stranded between the two countries

The migrants - who are mainly young men - are enduring freezing conditions in the hopes of reaching the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kwJnMF

French teenage jogger admits lying about kidnap escape

The 17-year-old had claimed she escaped her kidnappers, in a case that has gripped France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kwQNiC

Britney Spears hoping to be released from 13-year conservatorship

The pop star, 39, has asked a court to terminate the guardianship, which was set up by her father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3okChvH

US President Joe Biden tightens restrictions on Huawei and ZTE

A new law stops companies judged to be a security threat receiving telecoms equipment licences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YEosiM

Japanese giant Toshiba announces breakup plan

The conglomerate has come under increasing pressure from activist investors to reform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qBjz5T

Poland border: Turkey blocks Belarus flights to ease migrant crisis

Turkey has stopped all citizens from Iraq, Syria and Yemen from flying from Turkey to Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wHyNHp

France investigates rape of soldier at Élysée palace

Local media report prosecutors are investigating the alleged rape of a soldier at the Élysée palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quUSYH

US police officer sues boss over KKK note

Keith Pool says superiors ignored numerous examples of racist abuse by former Chief Anthony Campo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qAGNZF

John Kerry at COP26: We're going to come up with an agreement

The US climate envoy speaks to the BBC as pressure mounts on governments to strike a deal at COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFJWse

Covid: Dutch set for partial lockdown as infections surge

The measures, due to last three weeks, are expected to cover shops, sport and catering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3naDNRQ

Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained

The US singer's bid to end her father's guardianship could reach its conclusion this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tm5w3o

How green was the COP26 climate summit?

A report has suggested the carbon footprint of the Glasgow summit is more than double that of COP25. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HeSL0R

Ron Jeremy: Porn star's accusers speak out for first time

Some of his accusers speak for the first time of their alleged experiences. He denies all charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hd1WPB

'Selfies are taking away our livelihood'

Temple photographers in this Indian town are struggling to make a living in the age of selfies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3qvX3

COP26: New draft climate deal steps up call for urgent action

It softens commitments on fossil fuels but requires governments to take action urgently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30eKcT0

Seven ways to curb climate change

What are the practical things countries need to do in order to tackle climate change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wRlXGN

COP 26: How much are poor countries getting to fight climate change?

Are rich countries close to meeting their climate promises to the developing world? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AJIdDD

US women are being jailed for having miscarriages

More and more American women are facing prison for allegedly harming their unborn baby by using drugs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C81O01

Memorial: Russia moves to close major human rights group

The group say that prosecutors have accused it of violating a law on foreign agents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30mcr2q

Iran nuclear deal: UK urges Iran to back plan to revive agreement

Iran wants to see economic sanctions lifted, but the West wants Iran to first reduce uranium stocks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30o52Qb

Aminata Diallo: Paris St-Germain midfielder released by police without charge

Paris St-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo is released without charge by French police investigating an attack on her PSG team-mate Kheira Hamraoui. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qu8ymx

Poland-Belarus: How social media posts fuelled the migrant crisis

Messages on social media had a key role in a mass move of migrants to the Polish border this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FdQS2Z

COP26: UN chief Guterres says global warming target on life support

Antonio Guterres tells the Associated Press that COP26 will probably not achieve what's needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFhwic

FW de Klerk: The man who still divides South Africa

Was he a visionary who ended a racist system, or should he have been prosecuted? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wzFsU0

Covid: Austrians heading towards lockdown for unvaccinated

The measures comes as record infections are reported in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oeafBO

Celebrity grizzly bear takes her cubs into town

Online star 'Grizzly 399', who has her own Instagram page, took a stroll through Jackson Hole, Wyoming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30qufcy

FW de Klerk: South Africa's last white president

The last president of a segregated South Africa, who freed Nelson Mandela, and paved the way to majority rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HeSKtM

My Day at COP26: 'Anything we achieve in Glasgow is not going to be enough'

Bangladeshi climate scientist, Saleemul Huq, is at COP26 to advise the world’s least developed countries. He describes the mood as the summit nears its conclusion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Ue6wz

Judge says Texas school mask mandate ban violates disabled student rights

A US judge said the ban cannot be enforced as it violates the federal rights of disabled students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c3FR7I

Poland-Belarus crisis: The lives caught in a stalemate

A row over an influx of migrants has reached a stalemate. We spoke to people caught in the middle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30pYn7U

Chan Chan: Mass grave found in ancient Peruvian city

Twenty-five men, women and children were buried in a small space in the ancient city of Chan Chan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kqVIBM

Belarus threatens EU gas as bloc considers sanctions

The EU is reportedly preparing fresh sanctions over an escalating migrant crisis at Belarus's border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FaWM4R

Hong Kong's 'Captain America' protester jailed under national security law

Ma Chun-man is sentenced to nearly six years in prison under the controversial national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Ryb6K

Monster's Ball actor Coronji Calhoun Sr dies aged 30

Coronji Calhoun Sr played the son of Halle Berry's character in the Oscar-winning 2001 film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hc8ga8

FW de Klerk: South Africa's former president dies at 85

FW de Klerk was the last white person to lead the nation and was key in the transition to democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wyQCZb

China's Xi Jinping cements his status with historic resolution

Mr Xi is only the third leader to issue a "historical resolution" after Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YEfqm0

University of Oxford starts new Ebola vaccine trials

Clinical trials are under way for a new Ebola vaccine developed by the University of Oxford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bXW5PM

Virat Kohli: India man arrested over rape threats to cricketer's daughter

A man has been arrested over rape threats to the daughter of Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qHdjcT

Time-lapse video shows Iceland glacier shrink

Footage shows the rapid rate that centuries-old ice from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is melting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/304X4uJ

La Palma: Second lava stream reaches ocean

The molten rock could join up with an existing delta made from solidified molten rock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oznFc7

Paraguay: Police probe Stradivarius violin theft motive in double murder

Three German citizens are arrested in Paraguay over the murder of an archaeologist and his daughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/309HsGv

Kyle Rittenhouse: Accused teen takes stand in his own defence

Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, broke down in tears as he told he court he shot three men in self-defence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YzML1j

Ex-French president Francois Hollande testifies over 2015 Paris attacks

Francois Hollande tells the trial over the 2015 IS attacks that they couldn't have been prevented. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kpNzxk

My Day at COP26: 'I'm painting murals so people don't forget COP happened here'

Daniel Rupaszov, from Hungary, is an artist and activist who visits COP every year to create art which highlights the climate crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mZmYZU

Belarus accused of state terrorism over migrant crisis

Poland's prime minister says Belarus is flying in migrants and sending them to the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGH5PS

Myanmar charges US journalist with terrorism

Danny Fenster, already on trial, is now facing new charges which could lead to a life sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n2MoWH

Joe Biden to host first 'Three Amigos' summit since 2016

The three leaders will likely affirm neighbourly ties after strained relations under Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qqPZ2z

Horse trading set to begin over agreement at COP26

The release of a draft text for the COP26 agreement signals the start of serious negotiations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wzCZcb

Germany coronavirus: Record rise prompts warning of 100,000 deaths

The state of Saxony has the highest rate of infection in Germany and the lowest vaccine take-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/308DMor

Thai court says calls for monarchy reform unconstitutional

Judges say comments by three protest leaders amount to an attempt to overthrow the political system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F2gUGi

Eitan Biran: Italy asks Israel to arrest cable car boy's grandfather

Prosecutors say Shmulik Peleg kidnapped Eitan Biran when he flew him to Israel without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quLhkJ

Huma Abedin: Hillary Clinton aide on laptop that may have lost the election

The FBI reinvestigated Hillary Clinton's emails after seizing a laptop from Huma Abedin's then-husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3koJyJw

Aminata Diallo: Paris St-Germain player arrested as part of investigation into attack on team-mates

Paris St-Germain women's midfielder Aminata Diallo is arrested as part of an investigation into an attack on team-mates on 4 November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3knGbml

Haiti water shortage: 'We pray for rain every day'

A fuel shortage caused by gangs blocking distribution terminals is also affecting water supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H7qs4w

COP26: Draft deal calls for stronger carbon cutting targets by end of 2022

The document says vulnerable nations must get more help to cope with the deadly impacts of global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D2k105

Japan train driver sues over 49 cents in docked wages

The tiny sum was docked after the man caused a one-minute delay to Japan's punctual train system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F6YgNv

Belarus migrants: Poland faces fresh border breaches

The defence minister say many attempts were made to cross but 15,000 soldiers are now stationed there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C5Itwi

Afghanistan's ghost soldiers undermined fight against Taliban - ex-official

Thousands of troops who were supposed to fight the Taliban did not exist, a former minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/304NPL4

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's live stream interrupted by three-year-old daughter

Three-year-old Neve interrupted Jacinda Ardern's Facebook Live on Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bYcQKD

French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging found alive

The 17-year-old girl was found in a state of shock about 10km from where she had gone for a run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qjp4G6

Nasa's Moon return pushed back to 2025

The first Nasa mission to return to the surface of the Moon has been delayed by one year to 2025. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31BNBM7

Shein: The secretive Chinese brand dressing Gen Z

Shein's popularity has shot up during the pandemic, targeting Gen Z shoppers with low-cost products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H3zXSt

Environmental Photographer of the Year 2021 winners revealed

The competition's winning image shows the effect of rising sea levels in Ghana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bY67jS

Last rites rights of condemned around the world

A US death row inmate is fighting for a last rite. What rights to the condemned have around the world? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Gj0Nr

Life at 50C: Lytton - the town that burned down in a day

Lytton saw the highest-ever temperature recorded above the latitude of 50 degrees north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D3Sonl

Cape Town's Day Zero: 'We are axing trees to save water'

Cape Town, on South Africa's coast, was the first global city to come close to running out of water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oe2sEd

Should firms have to put carbon labels on all products?

A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yv44k4

Astroworld: Travis Scott should have stopped concert earlier, says fire chief

The US rapper had a responsibility to fans at his Astroworld event in which eight people were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mZLdHr

Capitol riot: Trump's closest aides summoned to testify

Ten former White House aides are among the latest figures asked to testify by congressional investigators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DgBEK1

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala ties the knot in Birmingham ceremony

The activist and her partner Asser Malik celebrate a nikkah ceremony with family in Birmingham. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7dI5i

French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging

Search teams with rescue dogs are scouring woodland after the disappearance of a 17-year-old woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qiYLjj

Marie Antoinette's bracelets sell at auction for $8 million

The diamond bracelets of the last queen of France were sold to an anonymous telephone bidder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qnN76E

Belarus migrants: Poland PM blames Russia's Putin for migrant crisis

Thousands of migrants are at the Belarus-Poland border, camping in cold and dangerous conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31LKnWC

COP26: World on track for 2.4C warming despite climate summit - report

New analysis of pledges at COP26 suggest no government is doing enough to limit temperature rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bSo2IE

Emily Ratajkowski: Told to 'get ugly' for acting roles

In an interview with BBC Newsnight, she also spoke about her alleged sexual assault by Robin Thicke. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H2CqfX

Toxic foam covers sacred Yamuna river in India

Hindu devotees are filmed bathing in the Yamuna river to mark the Chhath Puja religious festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wssmYs

Tiger King 2: Carole Baskin has 'no claim' to sue over footage - Netflix

Tiger King's Carole Baskin is trying to sue Netflix for using footage of her in the new series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bVDELw

Peruvian family dog turns out to be a fox

A family who thought they had bought a dog realised their mistake after it attacked other animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ExddP

Sierra Leone tanker explosion: Survivors try to rebuild lives

Survivors are left wondering how to rebuild their lives after Sierra Leone's tanker explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qjGAde

Metallurgist admits faking steel test results for US Navy subs

A metallurgist has pleaded guilty to fraud after faking the results of strength tests on steel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bWo5mF

Timed Teaser: What did a Twitter poll tell Elon Musk?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Mks17

Emotional families reunite at airport as US lifts travel ban

The first intercontinental flights arrived at the John F Kennedy Airport today. As families gleefully reunited, many were meeting new relatives for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wt3XSy

Belarus migrants: Poland fears armed border escalation

It comes after hundreds of migrants tried to cut a barbed-wire fence and enter Poland illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3084Wvl

US couple on alleged IVF swap: 'Our memories of childbirth will always be tainted'

A California couple was given the wrong embryo by an IVF fertility clinic, according to a lawsuit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bS8ZyD

Rwanda goes electric with locally made motorbikes

Rwanda's Ampersand wants motorbike taxi drivers to switch from petrol to electric. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o9zsNY

Climate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing

Firms often claim they are eco-friendly but how can you check they are as green as they make out? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qyZ75F

Ghislaine Maxwell to challenge accusers' memories

The British socialite will challenge allegations she groomed girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EWH8d5

Niger classroom fire kills at least 25 schoolchildren

Many other schoolchildren aged five to six are injured during lessons in their straw-hut classrooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mYmQtO

COP26: Obama tells young people to stay angry on climate fight

The ex-US president calls for global unity and condemns "active hostility" towards climate science. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mWwXiy

Yemeni model jailed for indecency by rebel authorities

Human rights activists say the trial of Intisar al-Hammadi by Houthi authorities was unfair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kdcWTd

Satellite images appear to show mock-up US warships in China desert

Satellite photos appear to show the outlines of full-scale vessels, including an aircraft carrier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BWWNqM

Festivalgoers react to the Astroworld crush

Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival was cancelled after eight people died following a crowd surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CViVTZ

Nagaenthran Dharmalingam: Singapore halts execution of man with low IQ

Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was due to be hanged for trying to bring a small amount of drugs into Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3khsghB

Poland fears major breach by migrants on Belarus border

Thousands of troops patrol the border, where migrants have tried to enter Poland from Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bRCYXx

Sierra Leone tanker explosion: Mass burial in Freetown

The authorities have also made an urgent appeal for blood donations in the capital Freetown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BSvPAJ

TikTok: Missing girl found after using viral call for help sign

The hand gesture asking for help led to the rescue of a missing teenager in the USA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oeT4QW

Venus Williams: 'It's important people continue to break barriers'

The tennis star tells 5 Live's Rick Edwards she hopes future generations don't have to focus "on the colour of their skin". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/302ve24

Poland clarifies abortion law after protests over mother’s death

The guidance was issued after a pregnant woman's death was blamed on Poland's strict abortion laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o5vFBm

Travis Scott fans recall Astroworld panic: 'I had to get out of there'

Festivalgoers caught up in the crush at Astroworld, which left eight people dead, recall their fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BV0mOk

COP26: Rich countries ‘pushing back’ on paying for climate loss

Poorer countries say they are not able to get compensation for the damage caused by climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qhd7kj

Astroworld: Travis Scott and Drake sued over deadly US festival crush

The rapper faces legal action after at least eight people were killed during his Astroworld festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bNybXb

Oscar Pistorius parole process to start in South Africa

The ex-Olympian will first have to meet the parents of the woman he murdered, Reeva Steenkamp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H1Ztr1