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Patrice Lumumba: DR Congo buries tooth of independence hero

The tooth is all that remains of the murdered independence leader whose body was dissolved in acid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bXrQC2c

President Xi in Hong Kong for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since the former British colony was returned to Beijing's rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hErdOmz

Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to "modern values". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w2ikbxf

China's President Xi arrives Hong Kong for handover anniversary

It is President Xi Jinping's first visit outside mainland China since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n29xePB

Yair Lapid: The TV host set to be Israel's new PM

The 58-year-old former boxer and TV presenter will take the top office for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s09ZR7w

Hello Kitty firm strikes China deal after viral hit

Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/87VpGJA

Bruce's Beach returned to family nearly a century after seizure

A prime beachfront space in Manhattan Beach is given back to its black owners after its 1924 seizure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iIUkZvr

Paris attacks trial: Verdicts due for 20 accused of mass murder

The biggest trial in modern French history readies verdicts for 20 accused over the 2015 atrocity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fvozjtw

Fossils: Cave woman one million years older than thought

New research complicates our current understanding of where humans came from. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XFLvaZB

Ukraine war: CCTV shows missile striking shopping mall in Kremenchuk

Ukraine's President Zelensky releases footage of missile strike, which killed at least 20 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rQ1A8LN

R. Kelly: The history of allegations against him

The US singer has been found guilty of eight counts of sex trafficking and one of racketeering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GQnBwze

Udaipur: India state on alert after Prophet Muhammad row beheading

Two Muslim men in Rajasthan killed a Hindu tailor who backed controversial remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QMZC8tm

Japan swelters in worst heatwave since 1875

Unrelenting temperatures break records for June as officials warn of a looming power shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GCcBDK0

Maastricht Tefaf raid: Bizarre daylight attack targets art fair

Two suspects are arrested after a gang smashes display cases at a major European fair in Maastricht. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s8PdWlY

Kremenchuk strike: 'I didn't think they would hit a mall - it's a safe place'

A Russian missile hit a busy mall in Ukraine. The BBC spoke to some of those who were inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pxe745h

Nazi camp guard, 101, given five years for aiding murder

The oldest Nazi criminal ever to stand trial in Germany, he had always denied being a camp guard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vSp1OUf

Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aL5btHS

Will Sweden and Finland go from neutral to Nato?

It would be a historic shift if they do and Turkey is the only obstacle to them joining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dXzgGa6

Ukraine: Missile strikes busy shopping centre in Kremenchuk

Images show the building completely ablaze, and at least two people have been confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r4o6uHQ

Ukraine war: People in siege city Lysychansk ordered to leave

Residents of the front-line city of Lysychansk are ordered to leave as Russian forces push forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6LOqmZS

Nato plans huge upgrade in rapid reaction force

Jens Stoltenberg said the increase followed a direct threat from Russia to European security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t5K0i1I

South Africa police try to unravel tavern deaths tragedy

Most of the 21 who died in the sudden and unexplained incident were teenagers, the police minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VfRuymb

Ecuador promises fuel price cuts amid protests

President Lasso makes a concession during a protest respite, but no deal has been reached. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WLN9vzt

'Show them our pecs' - G7 leaders mock Putin

At the first meeting of the summit, the Russian leader's so-called macho image is made fun of. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rqV8c0M

Sofia Sapega: Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student appeals for pardon

Sofia Sapega's plea comes a year after she was detained by the KGB on a diverted flight in Minsk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d1MITPK

Sydney climate protests: Activists block streets and harbour tunnel

The protesters say their actions are urgently needed, but police label them "violent" and "erratic". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KkIpLjV

Roe v Wade: US firms pledge to pay staff travel expenses for abortions

Disney, JP Morgan and Meta are among the companies to confirm such policies after the Roe v Wade ruling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g1KcHQe

Oslo shooting: Memorial service takes place at Oslo Cathedral

Royals and the prime minister joined a service to remember two killed and 21 injured near a gay bar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A2qMsRh

How Ukraine left its mark on Glastonbury

Eurovision winners and folk heroes played across the festival, spreading a message of resistance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PeStNXj

Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines

All but two of 165 people who were aboard a blazing ferry are rescued in the central Philippines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Be2s6Sp

Roe v Wade reaction: Chaos at abortion protest in South Carolina

In South Carolina, six people are arrested at an event full of pro-choice and anti-abortion activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v6H7cMW

Ukraine war: Helping families find missing loved ones

A Red Cross call centre is reuniting Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war with their loved ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TwrREqB

G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DT31sv4

Frozen baby mammoth discovered in Yukon excites Canada

A whole baby woolly mammoth is dug up at a Yukon gold mine - a first for North America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L6EzqtV

Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says

The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jVg9bpP

Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors

Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sfc47aU

Joe Biden signs into law landmark gun control bill

The most significant changes in US gun safety rules in decades follows a series of mass shootings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HZ8jauv

The moment a woman was saved from rushing flood waters in China

It took rescue crews multiple attempts to reach the woman who was clinging to her car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/50o3zys

Roe v Wade: Why this is a seismic day in America

The divide in America has become even deeper after this Supreme Court ruling, writes Sarah Smith. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hzocxy5

USS Samuel B Roberts: World's deepest shipwreck discovered

The US Navy ship sank off the Philippines during a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese fleet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0A65Dxp

Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights

Millions of women lose the legal right to abortion after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ud9vxE2

Saudis free youngest prisoner who faced execution

Murtaja Qureiris was held for eight years for alleged involvement in a protest when he was 10. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q1fLmcZ

Shireen Abu Aqla: UN says an Israeli shot killed Al Jazeera journalist

It is the first UN probe into the death of Shireen Abu Aqla, shot during an Israeli operation in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/neU3fTG

Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details

A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a boozy night out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cIQU0eW

Severodonetsk: Ukrainian forces told to retreat from key eastern city

Severodonetsk is the focus of Russia's invasion as Moscow tries to take control of the east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8ULrnAK

Afghanistan quake: Gyan clinic with five beds for 500 injured patients

A worker at the only health clinic in Gyan in Paktika province, tells the BBC how they were overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HDZyfbl

Census: Ireland's population crosses five million mark

It is the first time the Republic of Ireland's population has exceeded five million in the state's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O7hCj8N

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar ex-leader sent to solitary confinement

Myanmar's deposed pro-democracy leader, who is 77, was arrested after a military coup last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lz9pI21

World Aquatics Championships: US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez rescued by coach after fainting in pool

American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez is rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kwLY90e

President Biden urges petrol tax 'holiday' as fuel prices bite

Analysts say suspending the tax would do little to lower costs for people at the pump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FxtO6dG

Client jailed for sexually assaulting Alibaba worker

The woman was assaulted after being made to drink on a work trip, and then fired after going public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bnD5YL9

Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK

UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4osAPmK

White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e0msdhr

Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohammed want to repair ties damaged by Jamal Khashoggi's killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JPzp9Z8

Bulldozer crushes 100 seized vehicles in New York

It is illegal to ride dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles on the US city's streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e0sxKGg

'World’s biggest' freshwater fish found in Mekong, Cambodia

The biggest freshwater fish ever documented, weighing in at 300kg (661lb), is found in the Mekong river in Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n6IKC24

French burkini ban upheld as Grenoble loses legal challenge

Grenoble city council tried to approve the full-body swimsuits, but a high-level court says no. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yHN8jsm

Uvalde mass shooting: Photos show armed police waiting in school hallway

Armed officers waited at Uvalde's school for 58 minutes as a gunman was shooting pupils, media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/svoKUiM

Kaliningrad: Row erupts over goods blocked from entering Russian territory

Lithuania banned the transit of certain goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad over EU sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ya0fC6Y

Tangshan: Chinese police deputy dismissed over attack on female diners

The police were criticised for their handling of a case which has shocked people in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6bAYs3f

Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jSq102r

COP15: UN biodiversity summit moved from China to Canada

The summit had been repeatedly postponed due to the Covid situation in China from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wKadv75

Japan: Osaka court rules ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

The ruling is a setback for activists hoping the government will change the country’s marriage law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C6vPWKM

Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez: A new era for Colombia

Victory for Gustavo Petro and running mate Francia Márquez puts the country on a new political path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ajEBPgT

Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested over alleged sexual assault

The Crash filmmaker is arrested in Italy and denies the allegations according to local agencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ztfo6lu

Ukraine war: Russia becomes China's biggest oil supplier

Chinese energy giants have been ramping up imports of heavily discounted Russian oil in recent months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7THmXb4

Patrice Lumumba: Why a tooth is all that remains of the Congolese hero

All that remains of Congo's murdered leader Patrice Lumumba is being handed to his family in Brussels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5DZRz6K

Fina bars transgender swimmers from women's elite events if they went through male puberty

Fina, swimming's world governing body, votes to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's elite races if they have gone through any part of the process of male puberty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rsRy60M

Fifa study of Euros & Afcon finds half of all players abused online; Saka & Rashford most targeted

World governing body Fifa teams up with players' union Fifpro to identify people who target players with abusive social media posts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TNnQ89z

Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM

The UK government has published plans to get rid of parts of the post-Brexit deal it agreed with the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R30HuAS

US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round

Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FCNylKr

Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VjI24wu

Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg says the costs of war are high but the price of letting Moscow win is even greater. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aSYyxLG

Ukraine war: Tayra, medic who filmed Mariupol horror, freed from Russian captivity

A paramedic captured by Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine is freed after three months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5CGprfu

Ukraine deserve to host Eurovision - Boris Johnson

Ukraine should be given the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, the UK prime minister has said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6ZNpkiT

Eurovision: Ukraine deserves to host 2023 contest, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the contest should go ahead in Ukraine, even as organisers fear it will be unsafe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rJb67zV

African brain drain: '90% of my friends want to leave'

A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jg5UiLE

Trains set on fire in India military hiring protests

Demonstrations over a new government plan to hire soldiers on temporary contracts turn violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YtDkaRl

Fires burn through Shanghai chemical plant

One person dies in the blaze, which spews black smoke into the sky above China's largest city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YGFNEbr

Afghanistan: Explosion rocks Sikh temple in Kabul

It is believed that up to 30 people may have been in the temple when the blast happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LbGVqKT

Three Palestinians killed amid West Bank clashes with Israeli troops

They opened fire at troops from inside a car during an Israeli operation in Jenin, Israel says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1j2NEVg

Dog turns on stove and starts house fire

The dog was trying to reach a pan of grease that the owners had left on the hob. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jcg2fKd

World Cup 2026 host cities revealed

Mexico City’s iconic Azteca Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams' multi-billion dollar SoFi Stadium are named as two of 16 stadiums for the 2026 World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TbfcXsj

Paolo Macchiarini: Surgeon convicted for fatal Swedish transplants

Paolo Macchiarini, once seen as a pioneering surgeon, is given a suspended sentence for bodily harm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FzJfAVC

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics to claim fourth title in eight years

The Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics to win game six of the NBA Finals and claim their fourth NBA title in eight years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G75xgY1

Beyoncé announces her first album in six years, Renaissance

The star's seventh album will be called Renaissance, and fans only have to wait one month to hear it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8ZDdeqQ

US-led coalition capture senior IS leader in north Syria raid

Troops were dropped by helicopters and left minutes later with the man, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sa5LIC0

Australian man uses forklift to trap would-be thief in car

Footage from Australia shows the woman stuck in a car suspended above the ground before she is arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GCNvgdU

Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights

Australia's energy minister has urged households to use less electricity in the face of a power crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WcR8swN

Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

A London magistrate tells the Oscar-winning actor he will appear at a Crown Court next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q1Paglx

Ghislaine Maxwell lawyers want sentence 'well below' recommended term

Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team argue she should not be made a scapegoat for Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hsmL6U0

Hot coal walk leaves 25 injured in Switzerland

The group suffered burns after walking over a bed of coals as part of a team building exercise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/stWn7zM

Dutch idea to give jobs to French youths backfires

Karien van Gennip tried to address shortages in the Dutch labour market but she quickly backtracked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7P9pbi1

Boy rescued after 100 hours trapped underground in a well

A 10-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after falling 18m down an open well in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9s6ifVh

Ukrainian widow: My baby and I were kidnapped

Viktoria and her surviving child have been waiting for nearly 50 days to get a UK visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XCWvcOs

India home demolitions: 'You broke a family'

The demolition of Muslim activist Afreen Fatima's house in India has left her family and neighbours in fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ckGMOtY

Swiss airspace open again after computer crash

Flights in and out of Switzerland were halted because of an IT fault at air traffic control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nWPCvfZ

Haze Fan: China releases Bloomberg journalist on bail

Haze Fan of Bloomberg news was held 18 months ago and accused of threatening China's security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WOQ9ZxB

Taiwan: Are the US and China heading to war over the island?

The two superpowers have escalated their rhetoric in recent weeks - is a conflict on the horizon? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O4nedtE

Watch: Hong Kong's iconic floating restaurant towed away

The 76m (250ft) Jumbo Floating Restaurant has appeared in both Cantonese and Hollywood films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S5cNCBE

Yellowstone National Park: Building swept away amid record flooding and park closure

Officials made the rare decision to close the park to visitors while they assess damage to roads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LMSXWBh

Daniel Picazo: Mexican politician lynched after WhatsApp rumours

Daniel Picazo was attacked by a mob after rumours spread on WhatsApp that he had kidnapped a child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4xAZgNm

Amber Heard speaks about social media 'hate and vitriol' of Johnny Depp trial

The actress gives her first interview since the verdict in her defamation trial against Johnny Depp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mCa9JUM

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Police deny bodies found of missing Amazon pair

British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing on 5 June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zj2G0hW

Nigeria wedding party kidnapping: Zamfara escapee recounts shooting

A Nigerian couple put their wedding celebrations on hold after gunmen abduct at least 29 guests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jQnzKMs

Manchester bombing survivor climbs to Mount Kilimanjaro summit

Martin Hibbert was paralysed from the waist down during a bomb attack at Manchester Arena in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HJaZfjh

Four Siberian tiger cubs born in China

There are less than 1,000 siberian tigers living in the wild. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XJbla5F

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: 'A tragedy foretold'

Indigenous community in the Javari Valley say they feel abandoned by Brazilian authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sG0mdrt

Indian officials demolish houses of Muslims after protests

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have demolished the houses of several Muslims they allege are linked to recent protests that turned violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V1e7gGJ

Rebel Wilson: Australian paper offers apology but denies outing actress

Australian reporter apologises after he was accused of trying to "out" the actor last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YRpNhV1

Covid: Dozens of Covid cases linked to Beijing bar

Mass testing is taking place after more than 160 cases are linked to a bar in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nExfQHl

Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca

The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Chn0Xq8

Abuja to Kaduna train attack: Gunmen free 11 hostages

Their release comes as President Buhari expresses his "daily grief" over Nigeria's security crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w3Bn1Nx

Russia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute

The fast food outlets are being rebranded as "Tasty and that's it" after the burger giant pulled out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/meMBbPi

The Lady of Heaven film: Morocco bans ‘blasphemous’ British film

The Lady of Heaven film, about the daughter of prophet Muhammad, has sparked outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cIqmbkp

Climate change a bigger threat than war, Fiji tells security summit

Its defence chief tells Asian partners that "devastating" climate change is his top security issue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hRAJYr8

Polish hammer throwing champ fights off car thief

Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk says she will have surgery on an injury sustained while apprehending a thief who broke into her car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e1c4OMr

Florence 'DJ Cuppy' Otedola opens up about student life at Oxford University

We chat to Florence 'DJ Cuppy' Otedola, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, about life at Oxford University. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pwJlHgn

Ms: The first magazine owned, run, and written by women

Ms Magazine covered issues such as equal rights, abortion and domestic violence in a way that no other magazine had before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wqT7hWv

Texas school shooting: Uvalde school police chief defends mass shooting response

The Uvalde school police chief told the Texas Tribune that officers responded without hesitation from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SdlkV6f

Bolsonaro: Closer US-Brazil ties unlikely after 'Trump of the Tropics' meets Biden

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, has questioned the validity of the US leader's victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gS76oX0

January 6 hearing: Five key moments from the US Capitol riot hearing

A Republican slams Trump, police describe chaos and the ex-president's daughter doubts his fraud claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bkjl9Iz

Champions League: Chain of failures marred Paris final, French inquiry says

The report says the violence against fans at the Stade de France has "severely damaged" France's image. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/80pL5FG

Border rapist trial starts in France for 56 attacks

Dino Scala is accused of a 30-year series of rapes and sexual assaults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SeKbhlP

Energy and food drive US inflation to highest for 40 years

Rising energy and food costs pushed inflation to 8.6% in May, the highest rate in more than 40 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sZQK8HM

Neighbours cast say farewell on TV soap's last day of filming

Stars of the long-running Australian show say the final day of filming is "incredibly emotional". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ItDQUL

Elephant tusk ivory sold on eBay a decade after self-imposed ban

Sellers simply call ivory by other names including 'bovine bone', investigation shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VRYdDI2

French vote: Who is Mélenchon and what does his NUPES alliance want?

He leads a left-wing alliance aiming to stop President Macron controlling the next government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IfoMYjx

Champions League final: Paris police chief sorry for tear gassing Liverpool fans

The head of security at the Champions League final admits failings but says his aim was to save lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PRk5prT

Berlin crash: Attack on capital's streets was ‘cruel rampage’ – Scholz

Berlin's mayor says the suspect, who is in police custody, is "severely mentally impaired". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DEGHvp8

Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline stands by South African language quiz

Many South Africans are outraged about the test in Afrikaans, because of its links to apartheid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/daf5vMo

Daegu fire: Seven killed in suspected arson attack in South Korea

The explosion and fire swept through a law firm in central Daegu, injuring scores of office workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hAcWO12

Samrat Prithviraj: Why did a Bollywood film on a popular Hindu king fail?

A much-hyped film on the 12th Century Indian king Prithviraj Chauhan has tanked at the box office. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hb28IK4

Climate change: New Zealand's plan to tax cow and sheep burps

It would make it the first country to charge farmers for the methane emissions from their animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VFNPCWb

Bola Tinubu: Lagos APC 'godfather' sets sights on Nigeria conquest

Bola Tinubu, 70, will lead Nigeria's ruling APC into presidential elections next February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XwECU6M

Paris woman condemns police for friend's fatal shooting

A young woman speaks out after her friend becomes the latest person to die in a police road check. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VltWNp1

Belgian royals in DR Congo: King Phillipe returns looted mask

It is the first of 84,000 colonial objects Belgian authorities have agreed to give back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gb4BkCG

Berlin: One dead and others hurt as car drives into pedestrians

Police say it is unclear whether the incident was an accident or a deliberate attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dRu5CLf

Florida: Bodycam footage shows officials borrowing boat to chase suspected thief

Footage shows officials taking to the water to detain a man in the US state of Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AY8HDCc

Joe Ferrari: Ex-Thai police chief convicted of suspect killing

The police colonel with a taste in luxury cars was filmed wrapping bags around the head of a suspect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BVFuxqM

Train derailment in eastern Iran kills at least 17

Dozens more people were injured after the train collides with an excavator, emergency officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rDKXf2s

Tiger King's Doc Antle charged with money laundering

Bhagavan "Doc" Antle has been charged with laundering more than half a million dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IHvpwiJ

Veteran British journalist Dom Phillips missing in Amazon

The journalist was travelling with a Brazilian indigenous expert in Brazil when they went missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HtGcoDE

Li Jiaqi: China Lipstick King sparks Tiananmen questions

Livestreamer Li Jiaqi is yet to reappear after an apparent reference to the 1989 massacre on his show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cJoP93M

Ukraine: Severodonetsk and Lysychansk have 'no people on the streets' - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president says there are no civilians on the streets in Severodonetsk and Lysychansk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GY73bKp

Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel

The UN and human rights groups have warned authorities in Sri Lanka against using excessive force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HwOY5nd

Proud Boys leader faces sedition charge over US Capitol riot

Prosecutors say Enrique Tarrio and his group tried to oppose by force the peaceful transfer of power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NU6WZFa

Colombia rescuers 'wont give up' search for miners after blast

Three miners remain missing after 12 were killed in an explosion at a coal mine a week ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pFsZGyW

Bangladesh officials say fire exacerbated by mislabelled chemicals

Officials say hydrogen peroxide containers were mislabelled, exacerbating a blaze that killed dozens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hQfLqOe

Ryanair Afrikaans test: South African fury over language quiz

South Africans flying on Ryanair must take a test in the Afrikaans language to prove their nationality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IsMl2UZ

Ukraine war: Another Russian general killed by Ukrainian forces - reports

Russian state media said Major General Roman Kutuzov was the latest commander killed in fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lQqD2sv

British geologist jailed in Iraq after taking artefacts

Jim Fitton, 66, charged with taking 12 stones and broken pottery, is sentenced to 15 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BeyoT05

Digital fingerprints of a million child abuse images made

A new system for classifying images will help stop them being shared online, a UK charity says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9WpD7Th

Platinum Jubilee: Six of the best royal moments

A prince steals the show, a surprise encounter with Paddington Bear and a balcony finale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/98RvK4Y

Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine

The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OuPeEo7

Monkeypox: Cases outside Africa rise to 780 in three weeks

WHO figures show confirmed cases tripled in a week, which is likely to be an underestimate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yl59EFo

China fighter jet intercepts Australian plane - Canberra

Australia accuses a Chinese pilot of dangerous actions near the aircraft over the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A3De8Vj

Nigeria violence: Gunmen attack Catholic church in Ondo state

The armed men entered the church during a service and killed several people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sopC0hZ

Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A9Nnk3V

Ukraine: Explosions shake Kyiv while battles rage in east

A number of blasts hit parts of Kyiv in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for several weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cJbuUV

Tiananmen: Arrests reported in Hong Kong on anniversary of massacre

China has effectively banned the city's annual vigil commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bcvT0aR

Russian man accused of Alexander Litvinenko killing dies of Covid-19

Dmitry Kovtun, one of two men the UK says were behind the poisoning, has died in Russia of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EA0BObc

Cuba floods: At least two dead as heavy rain hits island

Havana residents knee-deep in water as the aftermath of Hurricane Agatha hits the Cuban capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t0xp4If

Iran's Khamenei accuses 'enemy' of stirring up protests

His comments come after several weeks of demonstrations in cities over the rising cost of basic foods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PmcruVf

Mariah Carey sued for copyright over 'All I want for Christmas is You'

A US singer says he co-wrote a song called 'All I want for Christmas is You' five years before Carey's 1994 hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hJwvAI8

Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel

The UN and human rights groups have warned authorities in Sri Lanka against using excessive force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VQGJUZp

Pakistani Taliban militants announce indefinite ceasefire with Islamabad

The ceasefire comes after negotiations in Kabul brokered by the Afghan Taliban government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8t1gsRD

Tiananmen: Hong Kong students hide tiny "democracy goddesses" on campus

The anonymous acts in Hong Kong defy a crackdown on public commemoration of the killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sQSbYCO

Could toxic Depp-Heard case have chilling effect on accusers?

Could the Depp-Heard case have a chilling effect on others bringing allegations of domestic abuse? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lIEocZ9

Dr Ringo Starr: Beatles drummer gets honorary doctorate

The Beatles drummer receives an honorary doctorate from the Berklee Academy of Music in Boston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dFITCJU

Madhya Pradesh: Viral video shows India woman risking life for water

It shows the woman going down a well without a rope or harness to access water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/csA8iMU

French Open: Amelie Mauresmo apologises for 'out of context' comments

French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo apologises for saying women's matches were less appealing than men's and says she was quoted "out of context". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NKlgX05

Turkey wants to be called Türkiye in rebranding move

The country wants to be called Türkiye as part of a campaign launched by its president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7gvNwus

Israel and Palestinians in flag furore amid ban move

The fight over whether Palestinian flags can be displayed hots up as some are publicly taken down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c4WoV9a

French Open: Top seed Iga Swiatek 'disappointed and surprised' by Amelie Mauresmo comments

Top seed Iga Swiatek says it is "disappointing and surprising" to hear French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo say women's games are not as appealing as men's matches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ckzZSDF

Scotland 1-3 Ukraine: Heroic visitors stun Scots to reach World Cup play-off final

A heroic Ukraine rouse a performance dripping in spirit and courage to stun Scotland in an historic World Cup play-off semi-final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QqEjIg5

Ukraine war: How long can the Western consensus hold?

As Russia makes some progress in Donbas, are cracks appearing in the Western consensus over Ukraine? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MshuZCk

The moment earthquake hits Chinese classroom

The quake left at least four dead and 14 others injured when it hit south-western China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IAySdQL

Champions League: Macron wants 'full transparency' over chaos at final

Chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France on Saturday marred the Champions League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UN7OtAc

Biden meets BTS to tackle US anti-Asian hate

The K-pop boy band went to the White House to discuss the recent rise in hate crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CsXADSW

Germans get €9-a-month travel in response to energy price rises

For the next three months, public transport costs are being cut to tackle the soaring cost of living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kWr4ecM

Canada trials decriminalising cocaine, MDMA and other drugs

In the first trial of its kind in Canada, adults can possess small amounts of some illegal drugs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rVkHOnj

Hurricane Agatha: 11 dead and dozens missing in Mexico

Landslides and flash flooding caused by the storm have caused havoc in the coastal state of Oaxaca. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GnMfQ9d

US troops back in Somalia to fight al-Shabab

The decision comes after the election of a new president, and a surge in attacks by al-Shabab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H1lm8pA