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The pair admitted falsifying records to show they had monitored Epstein on the night of his death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zbWbxU

Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel 'does not like' striker's comments

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku's comments in an interview in which the striker said he was "not happy" with his role at the club "brings noise that we don't need". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sMGkoc

Ghislaine Maxwell: Rape survivor describes 'locking eyes' with Maxwell in court

Sarah Ransome says Maxwell was the "enforcer" in the sexual abuse that was carried out by Maxwell and Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sNn0as

Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser seeks evidence he could not sweat

Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre call on the royal to submit medical reports to a New York court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zaVXXW

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado truck driver's sentence cut by 100 years

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to 110 years in prison for a crash that killed four people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Jq3IOt

Breakaway Super League, Tokyo's 'Covid Games', cricket's racism crisis - a huge year for sports news

BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports reporting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JwuWTy

Colorado Wildfires: Thousands evacuated as buildings burn

Around 30,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires sweep across the US state of Colorado. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sUlOC6

Covid: Woman isolates in toilet for five hours after positive mid-flight test

A US teacher says she spent five hours in the toilet after testing positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32DGqnF

Virginia Confederate monuments likely headed to black history museum

A black history museum and culture centre in Richmond may soon receive the controversial memorials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HnvTeV

Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US

The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zbOdop

Ghislaine Maxwell: Survivors speak of relief after guilty verdict

Ghislaine Maxwell could face the rest of her life in jail after being convicted of sex-trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32F4Cpz

Ghislaine Maxwell: What the trial means for Prince Andrew

Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of grooming teenagers. What does this mean for her former friend? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDJpyR

Ghislaine Maxwell verdict reaction: 'No-one is above the law'

Victims of the former British socialite and her ex-boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein celebrate the guilty verdict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qE68Ag

The secret lives of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein

Never-before-seen photos released during her trial shed new light on their private lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EdLj3C

Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the sex trafficking trial

The jury has now delivered a series of convictions - here's what you need to know about the evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD

Notable African deaths of 2021: From 'Ethiopia's Elvis' to mega pastors

A look back at some of the prominent figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sJtk2X

Putin and Lukashenko team up for ice hockey match

The Russian and Belarusian leaders both made the scoreboard in a game following talks between the countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJCY9a

Tiger shot and dies at Naples Zoo in Florida after biting cleaner's arm

A cleaner had tried to pet or feed the animal in an unauthorised area, the sheriff's office said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bzxZX

China: Public shaming returns amid Covid fears

Four men accused of people trafficking are paraded through streets, to mixed reactions online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzcZBk

Sabine Weiss: Legend of street photography dies at 97

Famed for her images of Paris street life, she was the last member of the French humanist group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quLbI9

Citroën Egypt advert accused of normalising sexual harassment

The French carmaker features a pop star taking a photo of a woman apparently without her consent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z78jQN

Ukraine: Three die after memorial candle lit in hospital ward

The candle was lit in memory of a patient who had recently died at the Ukrainian hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ECzV1n

Ugandan author of The Greedy Barbarian detained - lawyer

Prize-winning Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija called the president's son "obese" on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HkfqIn

Hong Kong's Stand News independent website shuts down after raid

Stand News has stopped operating following the arrest of seven people with links to the outlet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EPeOsV

Djokovic withdraws amid unclear vaccine status

World number one Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's ATP Cup team in Sydney amid uncertainty over his participation at the Australian Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Zu75j

Desmond Tutu: Remembered by daughter as a 'hugger'

Nontombi Naomi Tutu says her father "went to meet his God, ready and willing." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etfvx6

Myanmar: Save the Children says army attack killed staff

The charity says two of its workers, both new fathers, are among the 35 bodies found on 24 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JmRLJe

South Africa court blocks Shell's oil exploration

Environmentalists hail the ruling as a victory in their efforts to protect marine life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JqipAU

France shuts mosque in Beauvais for sermons 'defending jihad'

An imam in the northern town of Beauvais was accused of inciting hatred and violence in his preaching. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzdkEb

Russian court orders oldest civil rights group Memorial to shut

The Supreme Court dissolves a civil rights group formed to remember victims of Communist repression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pAfBJQ

Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket

Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3exHyvg

Egyptian pharaoh's mummy digitally unwrapped for first time

CT scans allowed archaeologists to study Amenhotep I's body and learn about his death and burial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qubJJB

France announces tighter Covid restrictions amid Omicron surge

Remote working will become compulsory from 3 January but there will be no New Year's Eve curfew. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JlcpJQ

US animal shelter shocked after 800 parakeets handed over

A Detroit animal shelter said the birds were handed over in a "very unhealthy situation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ewdy2S

Leading American naturalist EO Wilson, dubbed 'Darwin's heir', dies at 92

The award-winning naturalist and conservationist earned the Darwin nickname for his life's work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pxQjvW

Mauritius oil spill: MV Wakashio ship captain sentenced

The magistrate says she hopes the 20-month sentence for the oil spill will "serve as a lesson". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pvSD6z

Andrzej Duda: Polish president vetoes controversial media law

Opponents say the law banning foreign ownership in the media aimed to silence government critics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32uQQG7

Covid-19: Extra vaccine mandates come into force in New York City

The measures include vaccine mandates for private-sector workers and children entering venues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EzUN9k

Amber Heard names new dog after Australian minister embroiled in feud

The US actress names her new dog after the Australian minister who said her dogs should go home in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sGAcxR

Somalia PM Roble defiant after President Farmajo suspends him

The PM's allies say the president's move over land theft allegations amounts to an "indirect coup". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ExzvJF

Desmond Tutu - the staunch and steadfast healer of a nation

How Desmond Tutu went from public enemy No1 to the pastor of a nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fzbp2e

Afghanistan's Taliban ban long-distance road trips for solo women

Afghanistan's rulers say a male relative must accompany women travelling more than 45 miles (72km). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32lAQGw

Brazilian town floods after two dams collapse

People in the town of Itabuna can be seen using inflatable rafts and canoes to get from house to house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H9mo2M

Jean-Marc Vallée: Canadian filmmaker dies aged 58

The director's works included Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and the TV series Big Little Lies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3szCqPs

US snowstorms: California and other western states battered

Almost 30in (76cm) of snow fell in parts of northern California and Nevada in a 24-hour period. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H5FHdw

Ashes: Australia seize control of third Test after ruthless bowling display

England are facing Ashes defeat after a dramatic second day of the third Test in Melbourne sees England close on 31-4 - still 51 runs behind Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzvdCJ

My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war

US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3esK5ai

Demi Skipper plans to keep trading after hairpin-to-house swap

TikToker Demi Skipper made headlines this month when she successfully traded items until she got a house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EyZHDA

Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero

The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkOi5g

Desmond Tutu death: South Africans remember anti-apartheid leader

The archbishop, who was a driving force in the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 90. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fx5fjd

In pictures: The life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32A3W4u

Sudan coup: Security forces accused of violence against protesters

Some 178 anti-coup demonstrators are reportedly injured in clashes near the presidential palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HdAYXb

Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in California

Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z5wjUn

Spain's La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months

The Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain's Canary Islands had been spewing lava and ash since September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FtTMB4

Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies

In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said "immense tragedies" were being passed over in near silence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WHSk6

Pope's Christmas Day message

Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his blessing, Urbi et Orbi, to the city and the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32t6SQF

James Webb Space Telescope lifts off on historic mission

The $10bn James Webb telescope has left Earth on its mission to show the first stars to light up the Universe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pqHVhx

Sudan coup: Military cuts internet services ahead of planned protests

Web services are restricted in the capital ahead of demonstrations against the military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yXGkD4

Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room

The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Erx4rK

Russia fines Google over illegal content breach

The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their annual turnover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32lUwd2

James Franco accusers call him 'completely insensitive' after interview

Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvfDjU

Pregnant woman among 15 charged for Uganda attacks

Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3enOcEw

Russian priest who adopted 70 children jailed for abuse

Nikolai Stremsky, reputed to have had Russia's biggest family, is convicted of raping children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3st6Zq8

Chris Noth: Fourth woman accuses Sex and the City actor of assault

US singer Lisa Gentile alleges the Sex and the City actor groped her in a New York apartment in 2002. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3emdov1

Haridwar: Police case after outrage over anti-Muslim hate speech

Viral videos show Hindu religious leaders making provocative anti-Muslim speeches at a conclave in Haridwar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JrMAIf

Capitol riot: Proud Boy pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate with authorities

Matthew Greene is believed to be the first far-right group member to plead guilty and co-operate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32v1P1Q

TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FqsknO

Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè: Monarch of once-powerful West African kingdom dies

Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè, thought to have been in his nineties, had ruled over Abomey for two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ejTctH

Sudan women protest against 'rape by security forces'

Women and girls were allegedly sexually abused by security forces during a demonstration on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3srdGcl

President Putin: West must give us guarantees over Ukraine

In his annual press conference, President Putin demands Nato abandon military activity in Eastern Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ejKzPP

Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’

A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33XNkod

Belgium agrees to close controversial ageing nuclear reactors

The plants have for years sparked safety fears from neighbours including Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H5OHz7

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Kyiv hopes truce will bring down war tensions

Russia and Ukraine agree to restore a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, amid a build-up of Russian forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3posshO

Brigitte Macron to sue over false claims she was born male

Far-right conspiracy theorists have targeted the French president's wife on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FobdTq

French outcry over academic in Grenoble Islamophobia row

Dozens of academics warn that freedom of expression is at risk after a German professor is suspended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OKSyT

Yemen war: Funding crisis forces UN to cut food assistance

Eight million people going hungry in the war-torn country will get barely half of the daily ration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yMO1Mk

Koalas: Mass deaths in Victoria bring animal cruelty charges

Dozens of koalas were found dead at a partially cleared timber plantation last year in Victoria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phSsvk

Sri Lanka plans to pay off Iran oil debt with tea

The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32tUwaz

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado lorry driver's sentence sparks uproar

The 110-year prison sentence for the Colorado lorry driver sparks calls for leniency and reform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32g3FDW

Mauritius oil spill: Captain guilty over tanker spill

The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef last year leaking about 1,000 tonnes of fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pfVDUj

Kosovo agrees to rent prison cells to Denmark to ease overcrowding

Denmark is due to pay €210m (£179m) over the next 10 years to rent 300 cells in the jail at Gjilan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ja9ljG

Turkish lira in comeback after new plan unveiled

The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ehDiji

Covid Omicron: Biden buys 500m test kits to tackle surge

The US will also deploy more military medics amid fears the holiday season will boost a Covid spike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pcmhNY

Boeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns

The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J552pN

Ghanaian MPs brawl in parliament over e-money tax

Lawmakers trade blows during a chaotic session over a proposed levy on electronic transactions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32mXoGv

'Biggest divorce case in British legal history'

A UK court publishes a ruling in the divorce case of Sheikh Mohammed and his ex-wife Princess Haya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32laHag

UK Supreme Court denies Maduro claim to Venezuelan gold

The ruling means only opposition leader Juan Guaidó can access Venezuelan gold reserves in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mjflMX

Super Typhoon Rai: Philippines faces aftermath

The BBC's Howard Johnson on the crisis facing Siargao Island in the Philippines, which is almost cut off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eeUSoa

Chris Noth: Sex and the City actresses show support for accusers

Three Sex And The City actresses issue a joint statement after co-star is accused of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J7lK7X

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Leading Egyptian activist jailed for five years

Alaa Abdel Fattah is convicted of spreading false news after a trial called a sham by rights groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J8JlVC

Quidditch leagues set to pick new name after JK Rowling trans row

US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch want to "distance themselves" from JK Rowling's views. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcpWKT

Davos business leaders' event postponed over Omicron

The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for "early summer" due to the spread of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30M4dko

Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in government hands

Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ml0fqu

Evergrande: China's efforts to contain its Lehman moment

China is handling the crisis very differently to the way the US dealt with the Lehman collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yH8H8e

Chile election: Laser shone at Gabriel Boric during victory speech

The bouncing green light did not seem to faze Gabriel Boric as he spoke to supporters in Santiago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3shcBDO

Sudan coup: Protesters flee tear gas in Khartoum on uprising anniversary

It's three years since the overthrow of the country's long-term President Omar al-Bashir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FsYtv7

Tortured to death: Myanmar mass killings revealed

A BBC investigation finds evidence Myanmar's military killed 40 villagers in July, torturing some to death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3palWva

What is the metaverse?

From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J3ZUSz

How to read your weather app

What you need to know about weather forecasts on your phone from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J5YsPG

Myanmar: BBC investigates military's mass killings

Eyewitnesses and survivors say that soldiers rounded up villagers before separating the men and killing them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3BHDq

Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns

The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E7I6lX

Drakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival

The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8o6dV

Jake Paul: YouTube star knocks out Tyron Woodley in Florida for fifth win

Jake Paul calls his sixth-round knockout of Tyron Woodley "the moment of my life" after he extends his perfect record to five wins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3miSzF1

Sudan coup: Thousands protest on uprising anniversary

Demonstrations around the country demand an end to military rule, following a coup in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3si2QFm

Highlights from the career of architect Richard Rogers

Lord Rogers, who has died aged 88, designed the Millennium Dome and the Pompidou Centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HcCr07

West Bank ambush suspects captured, Israel says

The army says it has caught Palestinians suspected of a deadly attack in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9N7FF

Hong Kong: Legco voting underway after electoral overhaul

Only candidates deemed to be "patriots" by Beijing can stand in the legislative council election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yElfgG

Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: New Zealander beats Briton on points in Manchester

New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker secures a brilliant points win over Britain's Derek Chisora in a thrilling fight at the AO Arena in Manchester. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EmdMV3

Covid: Germany tightens restrictions on UK travellers

Germany follows France in banning British tourists and business travellers over Omicron concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3paC3ci

The Ashes: England collapse again as Australia take total control of second Test

England's Ashes hopes are in a sorry mess after another dismal batting collapse on day three of the second Test against Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FbYh2Z

Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US

The conflict has deeply divided the Ethiopian community in Washington DC - the largest in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GQolkL

Super Typhoon Rai: Walking through the storm's trail of destruction

Watch this video that shows the extent of the devastation in Cebu City in the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GVBLvS

Officer who shot Daunte Wright: 'I'm sorry it happened'

Former Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter sobs in court as she apologises for shooting Daunte Wright. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32fzV9P

France travel ban: Time-lapse shows long Eurostar queue at St Pancras

Travellers in St Pancras station, London, line up to get to France before it closes its borders to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yHnOi3

Super Typhoon Rai: Dozens feared dead in Philippines

Some three million people are without power after a devastating typhoon swept over the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7xM9x

Russia Ukraine: Moscow lists demands for defusing Ukraine tensions

Moscow says Nato should abandon hopes of Ukraine joining and Nato states should get rid of weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IYpSqM

Israeli PM vows to catch W Bank ambush killers

Troops search for suspected Palestinian gunmen after an Israeli is shot dead and two others wounded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yCWqSA

Two teens slide to safety from fourth floor New York apartment fire

Watch this dramatic video of them escaping through a window and sliding down a pole to the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q2k8U9

Andry Rajoelina: French nationals sentenced for Madagascar coup plot

The two men are accused of planning to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3TP0z

Karnataka: India lawmaker sorry for 'lie down and enjoy rape' remark

The opposition lawmaker said he didn't intend to insult women after his comment drew outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GLEMyC

Sweden's Gavle Christmas goat torched... again

A giant straw goat that is an annual highlight in the city of Gavle is burned down by an arsonist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maQgnm

Dust storms and tornadoes hit the US Midwest

Days after deadly tornadoes ripped through four states, more severe weather has hit parts of the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yy9Peu

Super typhoon Rai: Philippine tourist island Siargao among areas hit

Power and communications are down on the popular island of Siargao after strong winds and heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IZNBXo

RAF Typhoon jet shoots down 'small hostile drone' in Syria

It is the first time the RAF has shot down enemy aircraft since the Falklands nearly 40 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yAe9Ko

Haiti kidnappers release remaining missionaries

The missionaries from the US and Canada were abducted in mid-October by a powerful crime gang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q5bG6y

Claudette Colvin: Civil rights pioneer has record cleared

Claudette Colvin was the first person to be arrested for challenging Montgomery's bus segregation policy from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30xZHWt

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Defence attorneys begin arguments

A spokesperson for Ms Maxwell said on Wednesday she is "too fragile" to testify in her own defence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yxVdf8

Reddit: Social media platform files to go public

Reddit was at the centre of the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EWvPSC

Covid: France to drastically restrict travel from UK

Non-residents will need compelling reasons to travel, as France tries to slow the spread of Omicron. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dYy0ZW

Super typhoon Rai: Thousands flee as storm lashes southern Philippines

People take shelter amid warnings the storm will cause widespread flooding and destruction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pUQ2So

Santa Claus delivers presents to children in Peru... via a fire ladder

This Santa Claus in Lima, Peru, uses a special way to deliver presents to children with Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m9A5qz

Dutch royals regret holding party amid surge in Covid cases

The party was held to celebrate the 18th birthday of the country's heir apparent, Princess Amalia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ISWySy

Bruce Springsteen sells his entire music catalogue for $500m

The star follows in the footsteps of Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Blondie by cashing in on his songs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m8Ggv3

Omicron: What can we learn from South Africa's experience so far?

We can learn some things from what's happening in South Africa, but there are also uncertainties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pTI388

On the front line as Afghan children battle malnutrition and measles

The BBC reports from a hospital in remote Ghor province which is struggling to cope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dRwLf9

Megan Thee Stallion 'told to dance' by Tory Lanez before alleged shooting

Rapper Tory Lanez is accused of hurting the songwriter after a party in Hollywood in July 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m8oXKC

New York City names first female police chief

Keechant Sewell, 49, will be the first woman to lead the US's largest police force in its 176 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DXTErO

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd civil rights case

The former police officer is already serving a 22 year prison sentence for the murder of Mr Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q1KVzY

Hamilton gets knighthood for services to motorsport

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton receives his knighthood for services to motorsport from Prince Charles during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F5zA8A

2022 World Cup: Ex-media officer loses Qatar corruption appeal

Abdullah Ibhais claims he was prosecuted for corruption after raising concerns about migrant workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oVOAzT

Grindr fined £5.5m for sharing users' data

The dating app sold a host of data without seeking consent from users, the Norwegian regulator found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oWoSeU

Riccardo Ehrman: Journalist who prompted Berlin Wall to fall dies

Riccardo Ehrman asked the historic question that led to East Germans tearing down the wall in 1989. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q1ERr8

German court jails hitman for Berlin murder on Russia's orders

A court finds Vadim Krasikov guilty of an ex-Chechen rebel's murder, which it says Russia ordered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qhmL4T

German raids on Covid extremists over Saxony leader death plot

Far-right anti-vaccination activists are suspected of plotting to kill Saxony leader Michael Kretschmer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GI0iV2

Jacob Zuma: South African court orders ex-president back to jail

Jacob Zuma was granted medical parole after being sentenced to serve 15 months in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dUCzEQ

Billie Eilish says porn exposure while young caused nightmares

The singer-songwriter spoke about how "abusive" pornography skewed her early sexual experiences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ysX18Y

Haiti fuel tanker blast kills dozens in Cap-Haïtien

The victims had been gathering leaking fuel from a vehicle involved in an accident, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pYjlU7

Trump's son urged father to intervene in 6 January Capitol riot

Donald Trump Jr urged his father's aides to get the ex-president to stop the mob, text messages show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pTTdtM

Hungary migrant deaths: Car crashes avoiding police

Hungarian police said the driver was arrested after his vehicle rammed into a flower shop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sat3Wx

Kentucky tornadoes: Two-month-old girl is youngest victim

The parents of Oaklynn Charleigh Koon say their hearts are "shattered" over their daughter's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pX8auV

Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years over protests

Sergei Tikhanovsky, a former presidential candidate, is convicted after a trial condemned as a sham. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m3aLCJ

Arctic Circle's record high temperature sounds 'alarm bells'

The highest temperature recorded in the region last year - 38C (100F) - is officially confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m3h6Oy

This is how China is reshaping Hong Kong

Hong Kong's unique freedoms are being removed one by one by Beijing through a National Security Law and an Electoral 'patriots' law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31YTV0G

Ros Atkins on... the Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen F1 title drama

Max Verstappen was crowned F1 world champion, after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dKnw0m

Golden Globes: Belfast and The Power of the Dog lead field for troubled awards

The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and Sir Kenneth Branagh's Belfast lead the race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30knvgm

Kentucky tornadoes: Race to find missing in flattened US towns

Search efforts continue as families await news of loved ones following Kentucky's deadly tornadoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EUpuqN

Inger Stoejberg: Jail for Danish ex-minister for asylum separations

Inger Stoejberg faces 60 days in prison for separating young asylum-seeking couples in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m21oTz

Israeli Prime Minister Bennett in first trip to UAE as Iran threat looms

Naftali Bennett meets Abu Dhabi's crown prince at a time of rising tensions in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GIURoV

Police and migrants clash outside Mexico City

The migrant caravan has been slowly winding its way through Mexico to the United States border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yo2XjW

Italy: Seven dead as rescuers find bodies in Sicily blast

Rescuers are still searching for two missing people in the rubble of four collapsed buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m099cy

Russia explosion: Teen detonates device at Orthodox convent school

At least 12 are reported injured after the blast at an Orthodox school near a nunnery outside Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31R8cN2

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president being treated for Covid

Cyril Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday and has delegated all responsibilities to his deputy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pRs7mX

Kentucky tornadoes: The community of Mayfield tries to rebuild

Residents in the US state are sifting through the rubble that was once a town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31QQSaY

Hong Kong: Media tycoon Jimmy Lai gets 13 months jail for Tiananmen vigil

Jimmy Lai, along with seven other activists, were given sentences ranging from four to 14 months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DJM7Nr

Kentucky tornadoes: Death toll likely to pass 100, governor says

Rescue workers have continued to scour the rubble but hopes of finding survivors are waning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dNotoF

Black Axe: Leaked documents shine spotlight on secretive Nigerian gang

Documents suggest the feared 'cult' has infiltrated Nigerian politics and launched a global fraud operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yk1NFM

Howard University: Why these students slept out in tents on campus for weeks

After reports of mould and rodents in dorms, protesters at Howard University took over a campus building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s0GVCC

The ultra-violent cult that became a global mafia

A BBC investigation into Black Axe has unearthed new evidence of political infiltration, and a scamming and killing operation spanning the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pQ4Fqd

France resists US challenge to its values

The government is fighting back at what it sees as imported cultural ideas from the UK and US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30pJJhe

Vladimir Putin: I moonlighted as a taxi driver in the 1990s

Russia's president says he had to top up his income during economic troubles when the USSR collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31TcoLS

Omicron: India aims to avoid 'pandemic roulette'

A virology institute boss says India will see a third wave "depending on how warmly we invite it". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mkccNh

Indian PM Modi's Twitter hacked with bitcoin tweet

The Indian prime minister's account had a message stating that bitcoin would be distributed to citizens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31NIQiY

Alibaba fires employee who accused boss of rape

The Chinese e-commerce firm has fired the woman, who went public with accusations in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lXtJuo

Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in rebel hands

Tigray forces had left Lalibela 11 days ago as federal forces and their allies had been advancing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DIckMl

Obituary: Vicente Fernández, Mexico's king of ranchera

Known as the king of ranchera music, Fernández was immensely popular in Mexico and the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GBw9qu

Reckya Madougou: Opposition leader jailing damages Benin democracy - lawyer

Reckya Madougou becomes the second opposition figure to be convicted in Benin in less than a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GwMLzs

Russia Ukraine: Massive consequences if Moscow invades, G7 says

Moscow is amassing troops on Ukraine's border, but President Putin insists they pose no threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31QwGWm

Anne Rice, author of Interview with the Vampire, dies aged 80

The American author was best known for her 1976 gothic novel Interview with the Vampire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rYyjMB

The Nigerian woman whose life changed when she visited a leprosy colony

A Nigerian woman living in the US never imagined that leprosy still existed in her home country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pQYa6u

The priests navigating Colombia's conflict zones

Catholic clergy are sometimes the only ones who can access areas where armed groups are active. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33mvYB0

Meth and heroin fuel Afghanistan drugs boom

With a collapsing economy and severe drought, Afghanistan’s drug trade is on the rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMd0ft

Your pictures on the theme of 'misty mornings'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30gApfk

ICYMI: Scuba-diving Santa and other festive moments

Why has Father Christmas swapped his sleigh for diving gear and skis this week? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oUvzhD

Albert Benaiges: Ex-Barcelona academy chief faces sex abuse claims

The allegations against Albert Benaiges date back to his time as a teacher in the 1980s and 90s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ETYJ64

Kentucky weather man films tornado 'ground zero'

Weather man Noah Bergren shows the BBC the "utter devastation" of the tornadoes in the town of Mayfield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dHkwBJ

'Deadliest tornado system to ever run through Kentucky'

The governor of the US state of Kentucky says Friday's tornadoes were the worst the state has seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GBAycY

Drone footage shows Amazon warehouse collapse

Tornadoes have ripped through several states killing more than 50 people, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dK4QxL

US Olympic boycott: Uyghurs and Hong Kongers react

Protesters at the US Capitol welcomed the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing games, but say more is needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rWRUg8

Tornadoes causing chaos across several US states

People are reported to be trapped after a roof collapsed at an Amazon warehouse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJE5j4

Ghislaine Maxwell prosecutors rest their case

Prosecutors have said Ms Maxwell ran "a pyramid scheme of abuse" with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ye1mwK

Donald Trump swears in criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu’s loyalty

The former president rails against his once-close ally, and says he saved Israel from destruction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gwihh1

Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules

Judges are reassured by US promises to reduce the risk of the Wikileaks founder taking his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31QtY2V

Bipin Rawat: India holds funerals for top general and his wife after crash

Gen Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash, was cremated with full military honours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GtLjOr

Taylor Swift to face trial in Shake It Off copyright case

The phrase "haters gonna hate" is at the centre of the case, which had previously been dismissed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rU0Djs

Football fans spending millions on club crypto-tokens

Supporters have spent at least £260m on controversial fan tokens from major clubs, data suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pLNpCo

Madagascar food crisis: How a woman helped save her village from starvation

Loharano has avoided the fate of many in southern Madagascar through the use of new farming methods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DGc5RK

Woman fined €1,200 for causing Tour de France pile-up

The woman's cardboard sign brought down dozens of cyclists during a stage of the elite race in June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lKnH03

China committed genocide against Uyghurs, independent tribunal rules

A London-based unofficial tribunal says China is deliberately preventing births among Uyghurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IvAiOx

Saudi camel beauty pageant cracks down on cosmetic enhancements

More than 40 camels are disqualified for receiving injections and other cosmetic enhancements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pEYSUf

Farm laws: India farmers end protest after government accepts demands

The announcement was made after hectic negotiations between farmer groups and the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31O2r24

Sauti Sol singer Chimano hailed in Kenya for coming out as gay

Kenyan gay rights activists welcome Sauti Sol star Chimano's decision to "no longer live a lie". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/308k8sQ

Human remains found in car linked to 45-year-old cold case

Tests are under way to confirm that the remains belong to missing student Kyle Wade Clinkscales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pJrfR9

China warns nations will 'pay price' for Olympic boycott

The US, UK, Australia and Canada won't be sending government representatives to the Winter Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dC8bPa

Africa needs China and the US to work together

The US promotes democracy and China builds infrastructure but people in Africa want both. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ivs2Or

Epstein and Maxwell pictured at Queen's residence at Balmoral

The image of the couple at Balmoral was shown to a US court on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oDZgTM

Elizabeth Holmes testifies she 'never' misled investors

Holmes' defence team rested their case after seven days of testimony from the Theranos founder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IxrAPH

Robert E Lee: Confederate general statue to be turned into art

The statue was at the centre of a white nationalist rally in 2017, which led to the death of a woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y9Xvkj

Covid: Pfizer says booster shot promising against Omicron

The company says a third dose of its vaccine could improve protection against the new variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gul5eJ

Daunte Wright: Manslaughter trial of ex-police officer begins

The former officer said she meant to use a Taser when she shot dead black motorist Daunte Wright. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EDTFlV

Boss says sorry for 'blundered' mass Zoom firing

Vishal Garg says he "is deeply sorry" for sacking 900 staff in an online meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Izqx1u

Morocco sex for grades: Hassan I University lecturers in court

They are charged with incitement to debauchery, gender discrimination and violence against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IvOirr

Sanna Marin: Finland's PM sorry for clubbing after Covid contact

Sanna Marin went on a night out on Saturday, hours after her foreign minister had tested positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31x6z7d

Bipin Rawat: India's top general in helicopter crash

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat was in the helicopter which crashed in southern India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IyFbWM

Myanmar: Soldiers accused of shooting, burning 13 villagers

Myanmar villagers say soldiers carried out the killings in response to an attack on a military convoy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GmyyFi

Germany's Scholz to take over from Merkel as chancellor

Olaf Scholz will be sworn in, leading a three-party coalition after 16 years of Merkel rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pAKBIb

Covishield: India vaccine maker halves production

The Serum Institute is sitting on a stockpile of 500 million doses of Covishield, its CEO said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IvMsqr

Japanese billionaire blasts off to International Space Station

Yusaku Maezawa will spend 12 days at the International Space Station before returning to Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dv2rqr

Michael Steinhardt: US billionaire hands over antiquities worth $70m

Michael Steinhardt is banned for life from buying such treasures following an investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pCiFni

Burundi prison fire kills at least 38 in Gitega

Vice-President Prosper Bazombanza says at least 69 more people are being treated for injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rJtiav

Syria blames Israel for rare air strike on main port of Latakia

An Iranian weapons shipment was reportedly the target of the attack on Latakia's container yard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31xKdCg

Indonesia volcano: BBC reporter surrounded by houses buried in ash

Watch Valdya Baraputri in Indonesia describe the path of destruction from Mount Semeru's eruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dul9cf

Grammy Awards: Drake has nominations removed

The decision has reportedly been made at the request of Drake and his management. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DubWkb

Indonesia volcano: Toll rises after Mount Semeru buries villages

Mount Semeru has continued to be active since the major eruption on the island of Java on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Is8dY5

Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife

Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31AK6pi

2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: China criticises US diplomatic boycott

China angrily denounces a US plan not to send diplomats to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doeZQy

Afghanistan: Foreign Office chaotic during Kabul evacuation - whistleblower

Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/337h2qj

'I had to move across America when I became allergic to the sun'

After experiencing an unusual allergic reaction, Carrie moves across America to escape the sun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ExFAqj

Helping trans people escape death in their home countries

Iman Le Caire made it her mission to help other trans people flee persecution in hostile countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqNo13

'I want Afghan women to be free to wear colour'

Fashion icon Halima Aden and Afghan tutor Aliya Kazimy write to each other about the importance of choice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GoLXNb

Juan Jose Florian: Colombia's Para-cycling 'superhero' and his dramatic life story

Juan Jose Florian was forced into armed conflict on the opposite side to family. When a bomb nearly killed him, sport helped heal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ExOW5c

Mahbouba Seraj: Afghanistan is a country in trouble

Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m1hHAj

Jussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'

Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y0oj6t

Rebel Wilson on weight loss: I know what it’s like to be invisible

The actress, producer and director opens up about her weight loss, in an exclusive BBC interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZCE3b

Ghislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim'

An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gk7TZL

Indonesia volcano: 'The volcano destroyed our houses - we need help'

Watch this video to see how two survivors' lives have been impacted by Mt Semeru's eruption in Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqFy7F

US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3op8S4F

Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves

The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKOHa

US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lHbclL

Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?

The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lEFW72

Haiti kidnappers release three more missionaries after abduction

Three people among a group of 17 North American missionaries abducted in October are freed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/304A5jW

Brexit: Ireland to receive €920m for Brexit impact

The country is the first to receive money from the European Commission's Brexit Adjustment Reserve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYGiKu

New York's workers must all have vaccine by 27 December

The city's mayor is introducing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employees from 27 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y795Ni

Sylvester Oromoni: Nigerians demand justice over Dowen College death

The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZZIRQ1

Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy

Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doV83z

Covid-19: Italy tightens restrictions for unvaccinated

A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Iiai9b

Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria

Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXzexO

Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors

The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IqeMdW

Eric Zemmour: Far-right French presidential candidate grabbed at rally

A man grabs Eric Zemmour by the neck at the far-right presidential candidate's first rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rEUvLt

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jail

This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWLeQ8

FARC: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuela

The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dnU3Jp

Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protests

More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IpPrAy

Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstood

Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31nh0dr

Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?

The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYE4uX

Tennis governing body to keep playing in China

The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EuRAZv

Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics

Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32S0pi2

The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lEEUIi

Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school

The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rSS5cD

Thomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo

The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lCjcEA

The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel

The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractured region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWLBtU

James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'

The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsLCHp

How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blind

Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ds2J1a

Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner

The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ez3nWY

Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'

Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYWIm5

Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash

Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCDfqd

Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onM4SJ

Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies

Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dq40AD

Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon

Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IpuvcY

French climber handed Mont Blanc gems after 2013 find

The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IjA1Ol

Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe

Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXX0cV

India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder

Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZWlHtP

Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces

US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ox64ml

Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother

The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother fight off sexual harassment claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/331Ggq3

Why France faces so much anger in West Africa

Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EuQGfB

Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat

Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onUSrV

Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against

Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dnynru

South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists

Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Drlyw2

Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears

The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DlsHhv

Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river

At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EwaQpK

Michigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter

Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3InwnTy

Belgian zoo hippos test positive for Covid

Officials at Antwerp zoo do not now how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GaMGRS

Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's shadow looms over poll

Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31owH3z

Eitan Biran: Cable car survivor returned to Italy after custody battle

Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dp1NWa

Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission

The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DnMAEA

ICYMI: Jumping into an active volcano, and other ways to spend the festive season

Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31rCRjN

Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud

Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m (50,000ft) from Mt Semeru in Java from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnvLVz

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week

The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD

Michigan school shooting: Reward offered to find suspect's parents

US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoyD9J

Russia Ukraine: Biden warns Russia against Ukraine 'red lines'

Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoB10b

Mali: Dozens of civilians killed after militants attack bus

More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DriZu2

MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?

A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pp7FK7

Bolsonaro: Brazilian Supreme Court opens investigation into vaccine comments

Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IgGiu9

Ready for power: Team Scholz promises a new Germany

Next week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lydiEs

Rare turtle washes up 4,000 miles from home

Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lTETQX

Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3omncLb

Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo - again

Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3poJfQS

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: A race for equal rights

As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IfgZsu

Ros Atkins on… America’s abortion divide

How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ojuFea

Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pmtHgA

Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort

The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GdyQ10

Covid: Don't panic about Omicron variant, WHO says

The World Health Organization urges people to be cautious and prepare for the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ElVALH

Michigan school shooting: Parents of gunman charged with manslaughter

Authorities say the suspect killed four students and injured seven people with his dad's handgun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IkySX1

Italian man tries to dodge Covid jab using fake arm

The man is so keen to get a vaccine pass he turns up with a plastic arm, but doctors aren't fooled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3olGroe

South Africa battles Omicron fear and jab jitters

The new variant threatens to overshadow the holiday season as campaigners fight vaccine fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31hrECt

Austria ruling party picks Nehammer for chancellor

Karl Nehammer is chosen as party leader and next chancellor in a bid to end days of turmoil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EgM6l0

Omicron coronavirus variant: Your questions answered

How long do symptoms last for, is it more harmful to children? Experts answer your questions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DkKNQH

Ghislaine Maxwell: Employee told 'not to look Jeffrey Epstein in the eye'

A former housekeeper said Ghislaine Maxwell acted as "lady of the house" at Jeffrey Epstein's US home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dg2S7X

Thailand: Newspaper rebuked over 'hunts Africans' headline

The country's Covid-19 taskforce admonished the paper by saying it was a "poor choice of words." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31i3JTt

Lamine Diack: Disgraced athletics boss dies in Senegal

The disgraced former head of world athletics governing body Lamine Diack dies in Senegal aged 88. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DkEzQP

Why Turkey's currency crash does not worry Erdogan

Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxbVpD

Broome: Diving the remnants of a WW2 attack on Australia

A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lu0TkU

Africa's week in pictures: 26 November - 2 December 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQcXlJ

Will Meghan's big win change public opinion?

The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rw9Cai

The drought ravaging East African wildlife and livestock

At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Em9ayL

Germany: Angela Merkel's military farewell features punk singer's hit

A ceremony has been held for the German chancellor, who is due to step down after 16 years in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31sWOqd

Omicron: Biden unveils new Covid-19 winter measures

Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DmtDSO

Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines

It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ok6Of

How do you say 'Omicron'?

Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G8lymv

US and Mexico to restart Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy

More than 60,000 asylum seekers have been sent back to Mexico under the controversial programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dtOE3H

Covid: Germany puts major restrictions on unvaccinated

Chancellor Angela Merkel describes the far-reaching measures as an act of "national solidarity". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pornWa

Israel PM: Nuclear talks must end over Iran ‘blackmail’ tactics

Naftali Bennett's call comes as Iran and world powers try to save their nuclear deal from collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQW76e

Ikea customers and staff sleep in store after snowstorm

The group was left stranded after up to 30cm (12in) of snow fell in the Danish city of Aalborg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ltEQuQ

Margaux Pinot: Shock over release of judoka’s partner in assault case

Margaux Pinot accuses her partner of domestic abuse, but a court acquits him, citing lack of proof. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ie31Hn

Russia Ukraine: Lavrov warns of return to military confrontation nightmare

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov floats the idea of a new European security pact to prevent Nato expansion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ryOCzx

Merkel picks German punk singer Hagen for last serenade

Nina Hagen's song will be played during a military ceremony in the outgoing chancellor's honour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dbVlqH

Afghanistan: Hamid Karzai says the Taliban are his brothers

In a BBC interview, Hamid Karzai also calls on the international community to help rebuild Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31mIbon

Ghislaine Maxwell: Defence lawyers seek to discredit key accuser

Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpAV1R

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: My wife's vaccine death is fake news

In an exclusive interview, Albert Bourla hits out at the "rubbish" that has been published about him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xLKSM3

Curious leopard enters classroom in India

The five-year-old leopard attacked a student before it was captured in the northern city of Aligarh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xPEm7k

Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsC8fn

Home Alone house available to book on Airbnb

The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xSzQor

Pfizer boss: Annual Covid jabs for years to come

In an exclusive interview, Dr Albert Bourla says jabs have saved millions of lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ph0XWw

When Jesus is used to steal from his flock

William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ib3tpQ

Would you give 10% of your salary to charity?

A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DfG3Mm

'No middle ground': Chile voters face tough choice as run-off looms

Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oalcFU

Epstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'

The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Icw5Ph

Biden puts faith in Santa Claus amid supply chain problems

The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lruDyX

Michigan school shooting: Suspect, 15, charged as an adult

The 15-year-old killed four students in an "absolutely premeditated" attack, say prosecutors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pjBYSj

WTA suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai

The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZJkg1T

Covid Omicron: Time to consider mandatory jabs, EU chief says

EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron variant, says Ursula von der Leyen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G50y01

Austria: Doctor fined for amputating wrong leg of patient

The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rxdjMZ

Arizona officer fired after fatally shooting man in wheelchair

Tucson police officer Ryan Remington fired nine shots at the 61-year old suspected shoplifter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G7Oc7w

US Supreme Court hears landmark abortion case

The court's eventual ruling may cut off abortion access for tens of millions of American women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dbwjrT

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Government says key towns retaken

The Tigray rebels had been advancing on the capital, prompting many foreign citizens to leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31lirZb

Rust: US Police to search arms supplier over fatal film shooting

A fourth search warrant is issued to find out how the ammo that killed Halyna Hutchins got on set. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bavuc

HIV: The misinformation still circulating in 2021

Huge progress has been made in treatment, prevention and understanding of HIV - but falsehoods still hurt people living with it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rDUacj

WHO: ‘Omicron is a variant of concern, not panic’

The world needs to be alert but not overreact, the World Health Organization’s spokesperson says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xJMOEM

Munich WW2 bomb blows up near station, wounding three

The "aerial bomb" blows up on a railway construction site close to the main station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xFW5xU

Nigeria boat capsize: At least 29 die in Kano state

The boat was carrying more than 50 people, most of whom were heading to an Islamic religious event from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgS6UB

Why US abortion laws could be changed by Supreme Court ruling

If Roe v Wade is overturned, millions of American women will lose access to legal abortions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31g2UKa

Tel Aviv named as world's most expensive city to live in

Soaring inflation and supply-chain problems have pushed up prices in the 173 cities surveyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d4cenn

Why Gambians won't stop voting with marbles

The Gambia has witnessed a flourishing of democracy but its curious election system remains unchanged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I5ZdYx

Mississippi: How a legal challenge could upend abortion rights

The Supreme Court is being asked to overturn the 1973 ruling that legalised abortion in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EfkVqM

Michigan school shooting: 'Worst kind of tragedy' says sheriff

Watch the Oakland County sheriff give details of the shooting, where three pupils were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DbGs2b

Air quality: Delhi records worst November air in years