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What do Russian papers say about sanctions?

As the EU announces new penalties, Steve Rosenberg looks at what Russian media has to say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M0rf9nO

Ukrainian refugee from Popasna spots looted possessions on Russian tank

The Ukrainian says she recognises items from her house on a Russian tank, including a new boiler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pNXA750

Mexico's Maya train project stalls as legal battle drags

A judge delivers a fresh blow to the project which aims to link archaeological sites with beach resorts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5PU4GWC

Iran building collapse: Protesters turn on government over disaster

Nightly protests continue as Iranians seethe, a week after the deadliest building collapse in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/phLSXcQ

Sidhu Moose Wala: Murdered India singer was hit by 24 bullets, says report

Video footage of Sidhu Moose Wala's car shows it was sprayed with bullets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nTGLQfk

Champions League final: Uefa commissions independent report into scenes outside stadium

Uefa commissions an independent report into the scenes that delayed Saturday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4swgjRZ

Sidhu Moose Wala: Controversial Indian rapper who made waves with his music

Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moose Wala, was murdered in Punjab on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mSvrx0i

Samuel Kanu: Nigeria's Methodist Church leader kidnapped

Samuel Kanu was taken in the south-east where separatists have been agitating for a breakaway state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uDYOSy1

Ukraine may soon get US long-range MLRS rocket system

The US looks set to send the weaponry, but Russia warns it would be a provocative escalation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xAF34jM

Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul arrested for drink-driving

Paul Pelosi, the partner of the US House speaker, is bailed for $5,000 after a two-vehicle crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/071yfrH

Champions League final: Fake tickets triggered Paris final chaos - France

The sports minister blames Liverpool fans with "fake" tickets for Champions League final crowd problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zYB5pKk

Ukraine's President Zelensky makes rare visit to Kharkiv frontline

Ukraine's President Zelensky walks around Kharkiv before meeting soldiers and presenting them with medals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PdSvfNE

Jerusalem Flag March: Israeli nationalists stream towards Muslim Quarter

Tens of thousands of Israeli Jewish nationalists join the annual Flag March in Jerusalem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v5fmlOH

Ulvade shooting: Kamala Harris calls for assault weapons ban

The US vice-president makes the plea as she attends the funeral of a victim of the Buffalo shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6C2A4Hf

Trads: The extreme Hindu nationalists inspired by alt-right memes

A movement inspired by Western extremists uses memes to promote Hindu supremacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EcrmlxW

US gun laws: Kamala Harris calls for assault weapons ban

The US vice-president was attending the funeral of a woman shot dead in Buffalo, New York state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CrEZadH

Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky

In a lengthy phone call with Russia's leader, France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IqMZ9NA

Severodonetsk: Ukrainian man cycles from besieged city, dodging Russian shells

Evading the Russian forces besieging Severodonetsk, a man cycled to safety amid bombs and shells. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eq0Xxkc

Russia scraps age limit for new troops in Ukraine push

Russia's military says it needs older recruits skilled in hi-tech weapons and other specialisms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c02qLgY

Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies

The band say they are "shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness" in a statement on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mgErsz7

How ex-Gambia President Yahya Jammeh's US mansion was seized

The US says the money raised by selling Yahya Jammeh's luxury home will be used to help his victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lyTWnLu

'Women are as strong as men' - World boxing champion

The world boxing champion tells the BBC that she hopes to keep inspiring young people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GQPki8m

What weapons are being given to Ukraine by the UK?

The government is spending £1.3bn on military support, so how much of a difference is it making? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6JE9P7z

Sydney wakes up to thick blanket of fog

Iconic landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge were shrouded from view and ferry services were cancelled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DCEeqfv

Twitter investors sue Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid

The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire's "wrongful conduct" has caused Twitter shares to plunge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cq0AM3V

Matamba: Police kill Colombian gang leader who walked out of cell

Police killed Juan Castro, aka Matamba, two months after he escaped from jail disguised as a guard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S8bAH9D

Laverne Cox honoured as first transgender Barbie

The actress and activist rose to fame in the Netflix prison comedy Orange is the New Black. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RV28Xqs

Texas shooting: The teachers who sacrificed their lives to protect children

Eva Mireles and Irma Garcia were seen trying to shelter their students from the gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f7q0TkV

Texas shooting: Uvalde tragedy opens painful memories for Sandy Hook parents

"Because it is so hauntingly similar to what happened at Sandy Hook School, it hit closer to home." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GMh0tK

Texas shooting: Gunman sent messages before deadly attack

The governor of Texas said the shooter sent messages on social media about plans to "shoot up a school". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S72xgOt

Eleven newborn babies die in Senegal hospital fire

The fire is thought to have been caused by a short circuit at the hospital in Tivaouane, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SxWz3Fu

Aerosmith cancel gigs as singer Steven Tyler goes into rehab

The star checked himself into rehab, weeks before the band's Las Vegas residency was due to start. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h7WDvqO

Europa Conference League final: Police injured as Roma and Feyenoord fans clash in Albania

Ten police officers are injured as supporters clash in the build-up to the Europa Conference League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d756jyT

Senegal's Dakar Biennale: From red swimmers to floating teapots

One of Africa's largest modern art event returns to Senegal after a four-year hiatus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LIKGVO0

SpiceJet: Passengers stranded as India airline hit by ransomware attack

SpiceJet says flights are now operating normally, but several passengers say they are still stranded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jKSbaf1

North Korea fires missiles hours after Biden leaves Asia

It came hours after the US leader left Asia following a trip where he vowed to deter North Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4FjzkOa

Marks & Spencer pulls out of Russia permanently

The retail giant previously said complex franchise agreements prevented it from leaving completely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tBhR6fx

Cryptocrash: ‘I was arrested for knocking on Luna boss's door'

A man says he lost millions, and then was arrested for trying to talk to crypto boss Do Kwon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ouQ1txb

The changing face of the North Sea oil industry

Some workers are still banking on a career in oil and gas, others are focusing on a greener future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XZeSQ0C

Why Africa couldn’t get urgent global deal on drought

Africa has been hit by 14 extreme droughts in the past two years alone - more than any other continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qgtoa9d

Quad Summit: World faces 'dark hour' with Ukraine war, says Biden

The US president met key Asia allies to discuss China's influence and differences over Russia's invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uZQ3T75

Quad: The China factor at the heart of the summit

The group will refocus on an open and safe Indo-Pacific - and analysts say this is aimed at China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LVqgsSi

Cost of living: Rise in food export curbs sparks concerns

Malaysia has become the latest country in Asia to cut food exports to keep prices down at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OdIwgDx

What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?

If Russia has carried out war crimes in Ukraine how could Putin or his army generals be prosecuted? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FnTACYP

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells BBC she was forced to sign confession in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she was told she couldn't get on the plane home without signing the papers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YgcFEMQ

French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek beats Lesia Tsurenko, Naomi Osaka loses to Amanda Anisimova

World number one Iga Swiatek underlines why she is the overwhelming favourite by starting her French Open campaign with a quick win over Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zkUWtxf

China and Taiwan: A really simple guide

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jDKfmF

Delhi rain: Thunderstorm brings relief from heatwave

The thunderstorm led to flight delays and disrupted power supply in parts of India's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BifLwX0

Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia

Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bDO8zgi

Canada storms: Nearly a million homes lose power in high winds

Five people die due to falling trees and high winds across southern Ontario and Quebec. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WKptsof

Pampered pooches ride Japan's Shinkansen in style

Paws aboard! A pet-friendly service premiers on the iconic train as calls grow for easier pet travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uXb1jso

Nigeria: Four die in Lagos Island building collapse

Four people die after a three-storey building collapsed in an upmarket area of Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ws07VaA

Australia election: A great shock to the system

Politics will now be greener, more feminine, and more emphatically Australian, writes Nick Bryant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/taFEVo1

Professor Brian Cox: Maybe humans are the Martians

The renowned physicist reflects on whether civilisation, like us, exists in other galaxies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xP9maeK

"Nobody takes my husband away from me, not even the war"

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska in rare interview with husband from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kXwYdu9

Australia election: Anthony Albanese vows unity after Labor seizes power

Anthony Albanese will lead Australia's first Labor government in almost a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k6V9jFL

Roger Angell: Baseball's reluctant poet laureate dies at 101

Although he disliked the accolade, Roger Angell was hailed for his innovative writing about the game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rUMzoe0

Spain lifts Covid ban on unvaccinated travellers

UK holidaymakers without a jab will be allowed entry with a negative test or proof of recovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6MNQEu7

Covid in North Korea: No response to US vaccine offer

On a visit to the region, President Joe Biden said the US could provide Covid-19 jabs "immediately". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ILK7YAX

Tornado in Germany injures 43 people, police say

Officials said the tornado cut a path of destruction during violent storms in the west of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H0Mxq64

Dying of cold on the streets of São Paulo

A deadly cold snap hits Latin America's biggest city as the number of homeless people grows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gMcwmEN

Johnny Depp was jealous and controlling, ex-girlfriend Ellen Barkin says

Testimony from the actress, one of Johnny Depp's ex-girlfriends and co-stars, is played in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9ZAiwRf

US Secret Service: Two sent home after 'incident' in South Korea

The pair were involved in an off-duty incident in South Korea ahead of US President Biden's visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c32LuHG

Ukraine says giant Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant can't supply Russia

Russia occupies Europe's biggest nuclear plant and now wants to sell power from it back to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g7FOa4u

MI5 agent's violence and abuse horrific - Deputy PM

An MI5 agent used his secret status to terrorise his partner, a BBC investigation has found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RKa0k5m

Fifty Brazilian couples share a wedding day

A community wedding is held so brides and grooms on low incomes can tie the knot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dfhukmp

Argentina found guilty of massacre of Qom and Moqoit people

A landmark court case orders historical reparations for the killing of more than 400 people in 1924. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dvyu1xe

Cyber security: Global food supply chain at risk from malicious hackers

The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of food and farming systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xC1Xi3u

Australia election: Do people trust their PM candidates?

The BBC speaks to voters in Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese's seats ahead of Saturday's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Umb8v0H

Navjot Singh Sidhu: India's cricketer-turned-politician jailed for road rage death

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is jailed for a year for running over an elderly man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cUWnp56

Canada's indigenous leaders ask for royal apology

Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee will end on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iMh2Urc

Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history

The default comes as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DbShHcY

Bush condemns Putin's invasion of 'Iraq' instead of Ukraine

The former US president corrected himself after saying Putin had invaded Iraq rather than Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DuTsN9o

LGBTQ+ in Qatar: 'Waking up in fear every day is exhausting'

Fifa has said it will cancel the World Cup 2022 contracts of any hotel in Qatar that does not allow same-sex couples to stay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F3T7kvP

Ratan Tata: Tycoon's ride in India's cheapest car wins internet

When Ratan Tata recently rode in the Nano, he revived the frenzy over India's "most affordable car". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sn0kCMV

Leaky Gucci and Adidas 'sun umbrella' sparks China outcry

Chinese social media users say they are shocked the £1,329 item will not stop rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NazoHBi

Sweden and Finland formally submit Nato applications

The alliance's secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says it is "a historic moment, which we must seize". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wWiV8l

US military probe finds no wrongdoing in deadly Syria air strike

Dozens of people, including women and children, were killed in the 2019 strike on an IS position. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q9RVygH

Cyclist abandons race after popping cork in eye

Biniam Girmay is forced to abandon the Giro d'Italia one day after making history as the first black African winner of a Grand Tour stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q4zA3Hj

Scott Morrison crashes into a boy during football match

Scott Morrison was playing five-a-side on the campaign trail ahead of Australia's election on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gnq8tDK

Lancet study: Pollution killed 2.3 million Indians in 2019

The report found that nearly 1.6 million deaths in India were due to air pollution alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a3R0yrq

US Congress holds first public UFO hearing in over 50 years

Top Pentagon brass will testify about Unexplained Aerial Phenomena, or UAPs, and national security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XnIWahB

'Guatemalan attorney general involved in corruption' - US

The US accuses Consuelo Porras of obstructing and undermining anticorruption investigations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7DRkstq

Buffalo shooting: How far-right killers are radicalised online

A movement of online extremists targets innocent people in shooting rampages that follow a similar blueprint. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7HksgvK

Drugs tunnel connecting US and Mexico found

The "sophisticated" cross-border passage was equipped with a rail track and ventilation system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JVmEPwO

Man gambles away huge accidental Covid payment in Japan

The Japanese man's lawyer says the 46.3m yen ($357,400) meant for 463 people cannot be paid back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0YHIR3v

Lebanon election: Hezbollah and allies lose parliamentary majority

The Iran-backed group suffers a setback in the first elections since mass anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NJVR2XK

Elisabeth Borne: New French PM urges girls to pursue their dreams

Elisabeth Borne is only the second woman in 30 years to get the job of French prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D4uX08G

Colombian robbery victim crashes car into thieves

The thieves stole a watch and mobile phone before the victim drove into them in his convertible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7hYdBf3

Eurovision 2022: Russian vote hacking attempt foiled, police say

Italian police say pro-Russian hackers targeted the contest, which was won by Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k06xDIW

Iraq sandstorm: Red skies as Iraq hit by eighth sandstorm in weeks

This is the eighth sandstorm to sweep through the country since mid-April, hospitalising hundreds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/klIQXju

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud: Who is Somalia's new leader?

He has made history, becoming the country's president for the second time in a competitive vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HjnixF6

McDonald's to leave Russia for good after 30 years

The chain opened in Moscow in 1990 as the Soviet Union was opening its economy to Western brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IFMvREX

Afghan resistance attack Taliban, sparking reprisals in Panjshir

The ambush reportedly killed a number of Taliban fighters in a resistance stronghold in the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/13sjKk6

Ukraine Eurovision win: Presenter hosting from bunker jumps for joy

Timur Miroshnychenko tells BBC Breakfast he hopes the country will be able to host next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fqMGBaD

Ukraine crisis: Can Africa replace Russian gas supplies to Europe?

Europe is desperately seeking alternative sources of gas after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X7QWi1w

Nigeria's Sokoto student killing sparks spread of fake news

The killing of a Christian woman accused of blasphemy triggers a wave of disinformation on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IuBTWkR

Ukraine war: Finland confirms Nato bid despite Putin warning

President Niinisto called the move - a response to Russia invading Ukraine - a "historic day". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j3XzIwk

Kenya elections 2022: William Ruto picks Rigathi Gachagua as running mate

William Ruto, a frontrunner in this year's presidential election, picks businessman Rigathi Gachagua. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CGK1li2

Buffalo shooting: 'Bodies were everywhere'

Eyewitnesses describe shock and disbelief after a gunman shot 10 people dead in New York state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GZx1IR4

Young, Famous & African's Peace Hyde: From teacher to Netflix hitmaker

How Peace Hyde went from teaching science in the UK to making the first Netflix Africa reality TV series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XKOYbT8

Nigeria student killing: Round-the-clock curfew after protests

Demonstrators have been demanding the release of two suspects held over the murder of a Christian student. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7ieTL6q

Covid: What will the pandemic look like in North Korea?

North Korea has for the first time admitted it has Covid and is uniquely vulnerable to the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qbDFdcp

Rome Open: Iga Swiatek beats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Rome Open final

Iga Swiatek extends her winning streak to 27 matches as she reaches the Rome Open finals by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/13qSUc4

Ukraine war: Putin warns Finland joining Nato would be 'mistake'

Finland and Sweden have indicated they want to become Nato members following Russia's war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LhcYjn0

Custom-made brace helps heal baby giraffe

Vets in San Diego, California, came up with a creative solution to treat a young calf's limb disorder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hh0dDOi

Shireen Abu Aqla: UN condemns killing of Al Jazeera reporter

Shireen Abu Aqla was shot dead in disputed circumstances in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1VKwnNe

East Africa drought: 'The suffering here has no equal'

Some 20 million people face severe hunger but aid agencies say the world's attention is on Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Eq10swo

Kenyan fighting FGM crowned world's best nurse

Anna Qabale Duba says the $250,000 prize money will help expand her school for children and adults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZFiu2UQ

Brittney Griner: US basketball star has Russian detention extended

Russian media says Moscow wishes to "swap" Griner for the arms trafficker Viktor Bout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x1tWSj0

Eleven migrants drown trying to reach US territory

Almost 40 people, mostly from Haiti, were rescued after their boat capsized near Puerto Rico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nlLN9Ir

Ukraine war: UK adds Putin's former wife to sanctions list

Both Vladimir Putin's former wife and his alleged current girlfriend are sanctioned over the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3icYdAf

Sri Lanka economy crisis to get worse before it gets better, PM says

Sri Lanka's new PM tells the BBC the country's dire economic crisis will get worse before it gets better. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rNYGEAD

Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details

The billionaire tweeted that he wanted to see more information on spam and fake accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7GciEKT

Ukraine: The BBC has seen evidence of possible war crimes committed by Russian soldiers

The BBC has obtained CCTV footage of the killing of two civilians in cold blood by Russian soldiers that is now being investigated by prosecutors as a suspected war crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fEmas5G

We're ready to consider Nato membership - Finland's foreign minister

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto tells the BBC that that he wants Finland to join Nato as soon as possible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W0VvZrp

Floribet Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

The body of Floribet Chebeya was found bound and gagged in his car, triggering national outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L4VGc9n

Air traffic controller on helping passenger land plane after pilot fell ill

Robert Morgan talked passenger Darren Harrison through landing a plane after the pilot fell ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jb0TG7c

Hard to see a way back for Putin, says UK PM

Boris Johnson says he cannot see how relations with the Russian leader can be 'renormalised'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XBx9n8T

United States passes one million Covid deaths

It's the highest total in the world - but the WHO thinks the true death toll may be higher elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1yEr9BP

Finland to apply for Nato membership 'without delay'

Russia has threatened unspecified measures if the country abandons its policy of military non-alignment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JphGHQF

Shireen Abu Aqla: UN chief appalled at Al Jazeera reporter's killing

Shireen Abu Aqla was shot dead while covering a raid by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jGg3Hw0

Ukraine war: Russia pushed back in north-east - report from front line

Correspondent Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway are with Ukrainian troops as they advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tplFksU

Shanghai moves to impose tightest restrictions yet

For the next few days, no commercial food deliveries are allowed, and hospital access will be restricted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nFVOUcN

Sri Lanka protests: Second night of property burnings

A nationwide curfew remains in place after anger at the economic crisis spilled over into violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IPz7Sp4

Are Finland and Sweden going from neutral to Nato?

It would be a historic shift if they do and Russia is vehemently opposed to the change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fFesctn

The tuk-tuk garden beating the heat in India

An Indian tuk-tuk driver's innovative method to beat the heat has gone viral on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9lTUjHE

Shiv Kumar Sharma: The maestro who straddled classical and popular music

Sharma was credited with converting the santoor into a major instrument of Indian classical music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ifplD6s

Dutch 18th Century mass grave: Skeletons in Vianen were British soldiers

Bones found in the Dutch city of Vianen date back to the late 18th Century, archaeologists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oekwobi

Rapper Young Thug arrested for gang-related charges

The rapper has been arrested along with 27 other members and associates of his record label YSL. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HU89h6o

Pakistan: Bridge crumbles after heatwave triggers floods

Hassanabad Bridge is destroyed after a glacial lake releases a torrent of water during a heatwave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G9benm8

What the Marcos' return to power means for the Philippines

Decades after his father was overthrown, Bongbong Marcos is now set to reclaim power for his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cx0GArT

Climate change: 'Fifty-fifty chance' of breaching 1.5C warming limit

Scientists say there's now a strong chance that the world will warm by more than 1.5C by 2026. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oPaDq0e

Ukraine war: 'When the shelling stops, the traitors will be punished'

A clash of loyalties is dividing opinion among the residents of Bakhmut in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FL3z4XG

'You are fighting for Russia'- Putin addresses Victory Day parade

In his address, Vladimir Putin says that Russia has been threatened by Nato and other countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YV9WZpi

Egypt arrests teenagers for harassing female tourists at pyramids

A video showing a group haranguing the young women at the Giza pyramids sparked outrage online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fnGy3P2

Cuba's Saratoga Hotel: Firefighters search rubble after blast

A powerful blast which officials think was caused by a gas tanker tore through the hotel on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0khfo7S

Putin says Russia fighting for motherland in Ukraine in Victory Day speech

The Russian leader uses Victory Day to tie the war in Ukraine to the fight against Nazi Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bOgueEc

Sri Lanka crisis: Pro-government supporters attack protesters in Colombo

Police are deployed as ruling party supporters attack crowds protesting at the economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iTXMqta

UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich quizzed and fined at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich says he was questioned by Russian police in Kazakhstan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qob3KDE

Sri Lanka: The protests unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep

Unprecedented protests in Colombo are unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fSMjcXr

Ukraine war: Bono sings with soldier in Kyiv metro station

The U2 frontman was seen singing at a downtown metro station covering the hit track Stand by Me. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iq0TClS

War in Ukraine: Zelensky WW2 speech accuses Russia of Nazi atrocities

The Ukrainian leader compares Russia's invasion of his country to wartime Nazi bombings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iq7WRok

EasyJet to take out seats so it can fly with fewer crew

The airline plans to remove a row of seats so that it can fly with fewer cabin crew on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/swXejn0

Two held in manhunt for axe attackers who killed three Israelis

Israeli police say the Palestinians were found hiding in bush near Elad where the attack took place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4zBMEKF

Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol, says deputy PM

All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, says the deputy PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JS6g8We

Ukraine: Intense shelling as troops battle to regain Kharkiv region

Ukraine's military claims it has regained control of five villages close to the country's second city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pqctJRY

Afghanistan: Women’s faces become latest Taliban restriction after face veil rule

“They are always after women” rather than tackling Afghanistan’s many problems, one activist told the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EJcTgwf

North Korea in new missile launch, say neighbours

The reported launch comes just days before South Korea's new president takes office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xIfnL2a

Taliban to force Afghan women to wear face veil

Any woman refusing to comply with the new decree could see a male guardian jailed for three days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mDHsYuM

Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes

Prices have risen almost fourfold this year, mainly triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4nEybci

US job creation beats forecasts despite headwinds

Employers added 428,000 jobs last month, while the jobless rate held steady at 3.6%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IQBk9qp

Gucci stores to accept cryptocurrencies in US

Gucci joins a growing number of major companies that have started to accept digital currencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Nl46Gt

Facebook's Australia news ban overblocked on purpose, whistleblowers claim

A whistleblower group says Facebook deliberately overblocked a news ban affecting vital services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ag5yCwP

Dave Chappelle: Stage attacker charged with misdemeanours

The US comedian was attacked on stage on Tuesday evening while performing at the Hollywood Bowl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JP1qbiT

Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student Sofia Sapega jailed for six years

The verdict on Sofia Sapega comes a year after she was forcibly removed from a diverted Ryanair flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bu9eJpy

Israel hunts Palestinian axe attackers who killed three

Three Israelis were killed as two Palestinians bludgeoned civilians in a park full of families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LVo8g6B

Russia rehearses World War Two victory parade

Military vehicles, weapons and soldiers were on display at a rehearsal for Russia's Victory Day parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZPnUwBo

Wealthy Russians flee to Dubai to avoid sanctions

Property purchases by Russians in Dubai surged by 67% in the first quarter of 2022, a report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pbFGMRe

China building collapse: Woman rescued from rubble after six days

Dozens of people are still feared missing in the debris of a fallen building in the city of Changsha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lUaQiEP

Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70%

Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XpgTKEh

Wildfire smoke and dust storm seen from space

Watch satellite images of 60mph gusts blowing dust across Colorado and wildfires in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uWPJXT2

Africa's digital business: The women swapping shops for smartphones

Three African women explain how they have boosted their income by going digital since the start of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HQTVrED

Toddlers & Tiaras and viral star Kailia Posey dies at 16

The Toddlers & Tiaras star was also known after her cheeky grin at the age of five became a meme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8ASq2Zb

Mali nonuplets in perfect health on first birthday - father

"They're all crawling now. Some are sitting up," the father of the world's only nonuplets tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2e8DMIp

Ukraine war: EU plans Russian oil ban and war crimes sanctions

Oil imports would be phased out and officers suspected of war crimes targeted under the proposals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lVKdHix

Dave Chappelle: US comedian attacked on stage in Los Angeles

Videos show someone tackling Chappelle at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37h9NDz

Egypt charity's shock as donated phone card raises fortune

A young woman's donation of $0.50 of mobile phone credit helps raise $1m for a medical charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pp9K0z7

Abortion ruling: Overturning Roe v Wade an assault on freedom - Harris

The US vice president reacts angrily to abortion rights news saying it would deny women freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x7m4bwX

Maradona shirt: Why the 1986 World Cup kit is so special

Bidding for the shirt Diego Maradona wore scoring the "Hand of God" goal has already reached £4m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nk5jKnq

Russia beats final deadline to avoid debt default

Russia has drawn on US dollar reserves in order to make payments to international investors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yQ0NX6q

China building collapse: Two dead and more missing in Changsha

Nine people are rescued from the building which fell down on Friday but others are trapped inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5SmKdkQ

Antytila: Ed Sheeran collaboration written on front line

Antytila, one of the biggest acts in Ukraine, are fighting Russian troops following the invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/340UuwM

Óscar Denis: Former Paraguay VP's family marks his 600 days in captivity

Paraguay's ex-Vice President Óscar Denis is being held by EPP rebels who kidnapped him in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XRNOsJS

Ukraine war: A 64-year-old Mariupol resident lost her home, but has nowhere to go

64-year-old Tatyana is one of many Ukrainians who have lost their homes to Russian attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/05kLCcW

Ukraine war: Nurse who lost her legs has first dance with husband in hospital

Oksana lost her legs, and four fingers, in a landmine explosion when returning home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DuKWZqR

Met Gala 2022: Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian and others showcase lavish outfits

One of fashion's biggest events has rolled out the red carpet in New York for some of the world's stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C6KiIEo

Met Gala: 22 of the hottest looks from the 2022 red carpet

Gwen Stefani, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and many more walked the red carpet at the New York event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QZ9zwHu

Shanghai: Authorities fire four officials after elderly patient blunder

A viral video shows an elderly patient being loaded into a hearse into a body bag. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fpwZKWg

Emotional reunions as New Zealand reopens to tourists

The country has reopened its borders to visitors after a pandemic lockout of more than two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cuQCO1t

Mariupol civilian evacuation begins to Ukraine and Russia-held territories

Evacuation operations begin at the last hold-out of Ukrainian fighters in southern Mariupol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QnHi3eD

Biden mocks Trump at White House press dinner

Joe Biden jokes about former president Donald Trump at the prestigious event hosted by Trevor Noah. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W1CRLEJ

Regine: Singer, actress and self-proclaimed discotheque inventor dies

Regine, known as the "queen of the night", owned nightclubs across the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kaUmnZ1

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan return to Neighbours

The pair will resume their roles as Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell for the soap's final episode. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJOrAX

How Ukraine's 'Ghost of Kyiv' legendary pilot was born

The "Ghost of Kyiv" story about a heroic pilot downing many Russian planes turns out to be a legend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XAS97kE

Nine people arrested in China over Changsha building collapse

At least 18 people are trapped inside the largely-residential building, which collapsed on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SkYHTjX

Tributes paid after death of country music star Naomi Judd, 76

Ms Judd, 76, had a string of hits and awards with her daughter in the country music duo, The Judds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t4YyksU