Massive avalanche kills skier in French Alps
The Brazilian-Portuguese national was found dead by mountain rescuers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/evqTd6U
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?
In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UYiE5...
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Doomsday Clock moved closest ever to destruction
The symbolic clock is set at 89 seconds to midnight, with nuclear threats, AI misuses and climate change being the key factors. from BBC N...
Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week
The 4 February meeting would come after comments from Trump on relocating Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v...
Danish PM in whirlwind EU trip as Greenland unease grows
The Danish PM's tour of three capitals betrayed the nervousness felt in Denmark over Trump's repeated comments. from BBC News http...
Monday, January 27, 2025
Backlash in Kenya over livestock vaccines and belching cows
Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n0cFoH1
Is China's AI tool DeepSeek as good as it seems?
The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZtL8rPO
Survivors of Auschwitz deliver warning from history as memories die out
World leaders rubbed shoulders with 56 survivors of Hitler's death camp as they marked 80 years since its liberation. from BBC News ht...
Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security
The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. from BBC News https://ift....
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Three children drown every day in India's wetlands. But mothers are fighting back
Mothers in the harsh Sundarbans delta are battling the rising tide of child drownings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1SjNnwA
Six hostages to be freed and Gazans to be allowed north - Israel
The hostages include Arbel Yehud - the civilian at the centre of a row which has led to Israel blocking the return of Gazans to north Gaza. ...
My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBC
On election day, the unchallenged Belarus leader exchanges arguments with the BBC Russia editor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHGQM5v
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Colombia as deported migrant flights denied
It comes after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry on Colombian soil of US military planes carrying deported migrants. from BBC...
Saturday, January 25, 2025
200 Palestinian prisoners released to jubilant scenes in West Bank
The prisoners were released in exchange for four female hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1hTUiKX
Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs
Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'. from BBC N...
Palestinians' return on hold as Israel accuses Hamas of breaching truce deal
Israel says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli civilian. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UH4L...
Friday, January 24, 2025
Rig disaster families welcome critical study
The families of those killed are reacting to a new report which found they were failed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zuKQxeh
US issues pause on foreign aid, leaked memo says
The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fn4hWvq...
Slovak opposition protests as PM Fico warns of coup
Tens of thousands come onto the streets, as Robert Fico threatens to deport foreigners he says are fomenting a coup. from BBC News https:/...
Bulgarian woman based in UK denies spying for Russia
Katrin Ivanova denied knowing that information she gathered would be sent to Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HCrjlMZ
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US
Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan. ...
US government workers told to report DEI efforts or face 'consequences'
Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House. from BBC New...
Purdue and Sackler family agree $7.4bn opioid settlement
Under the terms, the opioid maker agreed to pay $900m, and the family behind it agreed to pay up to $6.5bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
'We have been ready for so long': Thailand legalises same-sex marriage
It means LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple - the culmination of a decades-long campaign. from BBC News https://ift...
Trump tells Putin to end 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions
The US president says he is offering Moscow a "big favour" by helping Russia and Ukraine reach a deal. from BBC News https://ift...
New fast-growing wildfire erupts near Los Angeles
The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 5,000 acres in just two hours fuelled by strong winds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bOv0I9...
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zVfRNHG
BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?
The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/KBrxNqh ...
Ukrainian chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge
The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KPhwTX...
Monday, January 20, 2025
'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction
Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Donald Trump promises 'golden age' in first speech as 47th US President
The US president spoke about his plans for the second Trump administration, as well as criticising the 'corrupt establishment'. fr...
Influencers, tech bros, MMA fighters: Trump's inauguration guests
The inauguration guestlist features unlikely names including MMA fighter Conor McGregor and influencer Jake Paul. from BBC News https://if...
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Watch: Three freed Israeli hostages arrive in Israel
Doron Steinbrecher, 31, Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24, were seen getting out of a Red Cross vehicle, in footage released by the Israe...
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria
People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mRHU2FT
Two Iranian supreme court judges shot dead
The attacker reportedly used a handgun to shoot both judges, before killing himself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jF7AoHl
Trump illegal migrant raids to start on day one
Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere. from BBC News htt...
Friday, January 17, 2025
US grounds SpaceX's Starship after test flight explosion
The rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zDRPW...
'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z1B2NmF
Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties
The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade. from BBC News https://ift....
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Bowen: Long-overdue ceasefire may stop the killing but won't end the conflict
The truce should get Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners home, but the conflict remains as bitter as ever. from BBC News https://if...
Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies
Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/81F2pwM
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires
Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NCuvrBz ...
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Why India is reaching out to the Taliban now
Last week, India’s top diplomat met a senior Taliban minister, the highest-level engagement since Kabul's fall. from BBC News https://...
US to remove Cuba from state sponsors of terror list
President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rKnU...
Monday, January 13, 2025
Rare comet may be visible for first time in 160,000 years
Comet C/2024 G3 could shine as bright as Venus due to its close proximity to the Sun. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vv4gHQs
Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project
Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pu...
Sunday, January 12, 2025
The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success
Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Xv4V2r...
Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pq3diCf
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tJGo08E
Saturday, January 11, 2025
'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'
Young male gamers thought it resembled a gesture used by a radical feminist community to poke fun at the size of men’s penises. from BBC N...
Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department
His exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wba8B...
Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision
Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kiIZy8B
Friday, January 10, 2025
In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest
Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay from BBC News https://ift.tt/BgSZnOE
Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback
It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election. from BBC...
Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm
The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues. from BBC News https://...
Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say
A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tIe...
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?
A day before the pleas are due, there is disagreement among victims' families, US officials and legal teams from BBC News https://ift....
Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on
Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat
Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis. from BBC News https://if...
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Ros Atkins on...Trump's threats to Greenland
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at why President-elect Donald Trump is talking about annexing Greenland. from BBC Ne...
BBC reporter surrounded by LA fire destruction
Emma Vardy assesses the damage along Pacific Coast Highway, as winds continue to worsen the fires in the area. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Explosive fertiliser in Ivory Coast harbour nothing to fear, officials say
Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions. from BBC News https...
Trump threatens "very high" tariffs on Denmark over Greenland
Donald Trump also vows to change the Gulf of Mexico's name and repeats promises to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. from BBC News ...
Monday, January 6, 2025
Trump Jr to visit Greenland after father repeats desire for US ownership
The president-elect says US control of Greenland is an "absolute necessity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/K29w6ls
Trump asks court to postpone sentencing ahead of inauguration
Trump's lawyers said they would appeal the decision as sentencing in his New York criminal case looms from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zgc...
Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint
One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts. from BBC News https://if...
Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now
A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't. from BBC News https://...
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire
The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ud4qWo
Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx
After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Y3Xhma
Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam
More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality - what makes them risk this dangerous journey? fro...
New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses - what else do we know?
He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M46HuqX
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Austria's chancellor to quit as coalition talks collapse
Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a government without the far right break up. from BBC News htt...
The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom
Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z...
Watch: Michael J Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour awarded Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden gave the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people, including Denzel Washington and Hillary Clinton. from BBC News...
Washington Post cartoonist quits after Bezos satire is rejected
The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Q7yNCL
Friday, January 3, 2025
Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family
Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/09MvKGZ
Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin
Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did. from BBC News ...
China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras
With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras. from BBC News https:...
Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but judge signals no jail time
Trump had attempted to use his presidential election victory to dismiss the case against him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uOnrAfW
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Watch: Mixed emotions as people return to street of New Orleans attack
As businesses and bars re-open, the BBC's Carl Nasman talks to people returning to Bourbon Street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/keOFM0...
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian label, dies aged 93
Lombardy's president, who confirmed the news, says Missoni's death is "a great loss for Italy". from BBC News https://if...
Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier
Las Vegas police said the the person found in the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head was Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger. from BBC ...
Names of 425,000 suspected Nazi collaborators published
The names of Dutch people investigated for working with the Nazis during World War 2 are available online for the first time. from BBC New...
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Watch: How day of deadly New Orleans attack unfolded
The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens. from BBC News https://if...
One killed as cybertruck explodes at Trump Las Vegas hotel
The driver was killed and seven people were injured in the explosion, police said without naming any suspects. from BBC News https://ift.t...
What we know about the New Orleans attacker
The man who drove into a large crowd in the French Quarter was identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a US citizen and Army veteran. from BBC N...
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
FBI makes what may be its biggest bomb find ever
More than 150 explosive devices are discovered during a raid on a farm in Virginia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J1o69fu
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe
President Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to "earn additional billions on our blood". from BBC News https://ift...
Police identify woman set on fire in deadly New York City attack
Authorities identified Debrina Kawam, 61, of New Jersey as the victim of the 22 December attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5n4CaQU
Monday, December 30, 2024
Jimmy Carter's legacy... in his own words
A look back through the BBC archive of interviews with the former president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F5OG2iC
Tears as families reunited in Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange
The BBC's Will Vernon reports amid emotional scenes as freed prisoners arrive in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fOt9aLg
Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist
Cecilia Sala could be used as "political leverage" after an Iranian citizen was detained by Italy, a US state department spokesman...
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Watch: A look back at Jimmy Carter's life
The former US president and Nobel Peace Prize winner has passed away at the age of 100. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mt1GEgx
Tourist killed in shark attack off Egyptian coast
Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area". from BBC New...
Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival
Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTjtwV6
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Watch: Huge waves strike Peruvian coastline
Videos show waves reported to be up to four metres high upending boats and deluging towns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LNrWmnB
Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak
The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e8LNZXm
S Korean president accused of ordering use of guns to stop martial law vote
Yoon Suk Yeol told authorised soldiers to break down doors and drag politicians out of parliament, prosecutors say. from BBC News https://...
Friday, December 27, 2024
Cracks appear in Maga world over US foreign worker visas
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk argue for skilled visas - but Trump and other supporters disagree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B9ZFi7z
Man charged with murder, arson in NYC subway killing
Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a woman on fire and fanning the flames. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PzJkCcK
Houthis vow to continue attacking Israel despite strikes on Yemen
An official says the Yemeni group will not stop until the war in Gaza ends, as Israel's PM says it is "just getting started". ...
Thursday, December 26, 2024
The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time
For years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R8IGqc...
Indian show renews interest in 1970s dance style from America's gay clubs
Waack Girls tells the story of six women who discover themselves as they learn the dance form waacking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LhZMg...
Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RzkCqtw
Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport and power station
Video shows chaos inside an airport terminal in Sanaa, as passengers flee the strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yNthf4g
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Illegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants
A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VlMEkS8
Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary
The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks. from BBC News https://if...
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kNQF...
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth
Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hpWM...
Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year
More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years. from BBC News ...
Monday, December 23, 2024
Spacecraft attempts closest ever approach to Sun
It will plunge into our star's outer atmosphere to uncover its secrets from BBC News https://ift.tt/wD9j4zP
Israeli confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZGfPapT
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains
"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zHVTd5k
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Heroism attributed to suspect Luigi Mangione alarming - Mayorkas
The US Homeland Security Secretary says rhetoric about the murder suspect is concerning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tFIbL4w
Watch: Police officer dressed as the Grinch leads drug raid
An officer in Peru smashed a suspected drug dealer's door in, while clad as Dr Seuss' famous character. from BBC News https://ift....
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Lara Trump withdraws name from consideration for US Senate
The president-elect's daughter-in-law had been spoken of as a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LAPjDw...
Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign
Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative...
Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack
The BBC's Bethany Bell reports from the empty Magdeburg market, on what should be one of the busiest nights of the season. from BBC Ne...
Friday, December 20, 2024
Video shows arrest of German Christmas market attack suspect
Footage from German broadcaster MDR shows police confronting a man lying on the floor by a car. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dh6tRn3
Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures
VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y5FO6fI
Car driven into crowd at German Christmas market, reports say
At least one person has been killed, Magdeburg's local public broadcaster reports, citing police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zYMSHda...
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Syria rebel leader dismisses controversy over photo with woman
Both liberals and conservatives criticised Ahmed al-Sharaa, after he asked the woman to cover her hair before the picture. from BBC News h...
Congress in disarray and shutdown looms as Trump, Musk slam spending deal
The president-elect and Elon Musk rejected the bipartisan spending plan that would prevent a government shutdown. from BBC News https://if...
Paul Pogba's brother jailed for extorting ex-footballer
Five other men received sentences of between four and eight years for extorting the French footballer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zDgbEr...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
United Front: China's 'magic weapon' caught in a spy controversy
The UFWD is a decades-old - and increasingly controversial - arm of China's Communist Party. What does it do? from BBC News https://if...
Syria not a threat to world, rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa tells BBC
In an interview with Jeremy Bowen, the leader of the rebel group HTS says sanctions on Syria should be lifted. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament fire
A huge fire breaks out at Liberia's Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/an...
Thirteen dead after naval speedboat hits ferry off Mumbai
Three navy personnel are among the dead, while more than 100 people have been rescued, an official said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cCxV...
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Fire erupts after lightning strike ruptures gas line in Tennessee
The damaged pipeline sparked a massive fire prompting road closures and emergency responses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Ql7cx4
Ros Atkins On... Igor Kirillov's death
The BBC's Analysis Editor, along with BBC Verify, takes a look at material from the scene to assess what we know. from BBC News https:...
Garage CCTV shows moment earthquake hits Vanuatu
Footage shows people running and items falling off shelves as the earthquake strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZSCD5y7
Monday, December 16, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote
Despite losing, the result was the outcome the SDP leader wanted and paves the way for early elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OdPAK...
Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist
Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZbIReAO
Fear of a reckoning simmers in Assad's Alawite heartland
Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8hqGTP
Sunday, December 15, 2024
US officials in 'direct contact' with victorious Syria rebels
Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirms contact with the HTS group, despite it still being on the US terrorism list. from BBC News http...
'We just need peace': BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel's incursion
As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict. from BBC News htt...
Several hundred feared dead after Mayotte cyclone
A local official warns the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with entire communities devastated. from BBC News https://if...
Australia says 'Bali Nine' drug smugglers have returned home
The five remaining members of the drug ring have returned home after almost 20 years in Indonesian prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5s...
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Fears of heavy death toll after cyclone hits island Mayotte
There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Last bone surgeon in northern Gaza killed, Palestinians say
Dr Sayeed Joudeh had come out of retirement to help during the war between Israel and Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tQRgNpT
Watch: BBC sees "anger and frustration" on streets of Tbilisi
Large crowds of protesters gather outside the Georgian parliament to object to the appointment of a new president. from BBC News https://i...
Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map
The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mzU2YWO
Friday, December 13, 2024
Nancy Pelosi in hospital after injury on overseas trip
The former House speaker suffered an unspecified injury while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says. from BBC News https://if...
Bolivia extradites former anti-drugs chief to US on drug trafficking charges
Maximiliano Dávila is accused of facilitating cocaine smuggling to the United States. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OyTa5JF
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Children as young as 10 will face adult jail time in Australian state
Queensland's new laws will see children found guilty of serious crimes given harsher penalties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eOcaJZ3
Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco
The singer and actress wrote "forever begins now" as she posted an engagement ring picture on Instagram. from BBC News https://i...
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The 50 men accused in mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot
The men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot have been dubbed Monsieur-Tout-Le-Monde as they broadly represent a microcosm of French society. ...
S Korea ex-minister linked to martial law move attempts to take his life
Former South Korean defence minister Kim Yong-hyun has attempted to take his life, an official said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bfn8cYM ...
Israel seizing on Syria chaos to strike military assets
Israel has attacked Syrian military assets and has troops operating in the Golan buffer zone and slightly beyond. from BBC News https://if...
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Murdoch loses bid to change trust in real-life 'Succession' battle
The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son. from BBC News https://ift...
Jamie Foxx reveals he had a stroke in 2023
The Hollywood star said he cannot remember the first 20 days following the stroke in April last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dZMgJkQ...
Monday, December 9, 2024
Assad's police threatened to bury me and my reporting. Now I'm back, and free
The BBC's Lina Sinjab - who fled Damascus 2013 as it was engulfed in war – reflects on her return to the city. from BBC News https://i...
Jay-Z accused with Diddy in lawsuit of raping girl, 13, in 2000
Jay-Z has dismissed the action as a "blackmail attempt", while Diddy has denied the claims against him. from BBC News https://if...
Comeback victory confirmed for Ghana's John Mahama
The man who led Ghana from 2012 to 2017 is once again elected president, official results show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qv5SxNQ
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Raygun musical cancelled after viral Olympian's legal threat
Creator Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YirV1Sh
Footage shows people emerging from Assad's notorious prisons
Rebels have freed thousands of detainees from jails as they swept across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/24fO8Qg
Raygun musical cancelled after viral Olympian's legal threat
Creator Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YirV1Sh
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Where is Bashar? Rumours swirl despite official denials
Rumours surround the whereabouts of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as rebels make advances into the capital city's suburbs. from BB...
Prince William meets Trump at Notre-Dame reopening
William joins other world leaders in Paris for the ceremonial reopening of the world-famous cathedral. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yn63jN...
Dorothy's ruby slippers to be auctioned off
The shoes, which could fetch as much as $3m, were worn by actress Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz. from BBC News h...
Vote counting begins in Ghana as new president awaits
The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZkN...
Friday, December 6, 2024
Romania's cancelled presidential election and why it matters
A court ruling follows intelligence allegations of Russian interference promoting a far-right candidate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fK9E...
S Korea president ordered arrest of own party leader
The head of President Yoon's party called for his suspension in a sign it may back moves to impeach him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Syria in maps: Where have anti-Assad rebels taken control?
A visual guide to the latest developments as advancing Syrian fighters set their sights on Damascus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WLP1fOK ...
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Canada man jumps on polar bear to defend wife from attack
The man suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries during the incident in the country's far north. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QkY5LVy
Mattel sued over porn site misprint on Wicked dolls
A South Carolina mother claims her daughter visited the adult website on the doll's packaging. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nBa94Ov
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
From freedom fighter to Namibia's first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l...
Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo
Authorities say those infected have symptoms including headaches, fever and a runny nose. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0IHn7gR
Guinness supplies being limited after demand soars
Guinness-maker Diageo has placed limits on wholesale distribution of the stout to pubs in Great Britain after "exceptional demand"...
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time
The judge upheld her previous decision, saying board members who set the pay were too heavily influenced by Mr Musk. from BBC News https:/...
Police officer uses child's bike to chase suspect on scooter
The suspect, wanted for felony theft, was later apprehended and charged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i32xRl4
Monday, December 2, 2024
Bowen: Syria's rebel offensive is astonishing - but don't write off Assad
The country's president has already shown he is prepared to go to brutal lengths to save his regime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dDE3...
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Snoop Dogg helps Kai Cenat reclaim Twitch subscriber record
The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MVwJ10n ...
Belgium's sex workers get maternity leave and pensions under world-first law
They will be entitled to official employment contracts, health insurance and sick days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SzoMTq7
Fireworks used against riot police during protests in Georgia
Fireworks used against riot police during protests in Georgia from BBC News https://ift.tt/06jOfs8
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Thousands visit site of Hassan Nasrallah's assassination
At the site of a crater left by the Israeli air strike that killed him, Nasrallah's supporters wept and chanted his name. from BBC New...
Food charity pauses Gaza work after car carrying staff hit by Israeli strike
Israel said the target of the strike was involved in the October 7 attacks and also worked at the charity World Central Kitchen. from BBC ...
World Beekeeping Awards axe honey prize due to fraud
A report found that 46% of sampled honey products had likely been bulked out with cheaper sugar syrups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dg8Ik...
Five reported killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Israel said the target of the strike was involved in the October 7 attacks and also worked at the charity World Central Kitchen. from BBC ...
Friday, November 29, 2024
Israel warns against returning to 60 Lebanon villages
The warning comes as Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of breaking the fragile ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zZcSA8h
Kremlin critic jailed for three more years over Ukraine war opposition
Former Moscow councillor Alexei Gorinov had already been serving a seven-year sentence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z423rEa
Malian singer detained in Belgium in child custody row
The 50-year-old is being held after being extradited from Italy, according to reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DT5MCNy
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Colombian navy intercepts narco-subs taking new route to Australia
A semi-submersible packed full of cocaine is the latest of a number to be seized in the Pacific Ocean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pa458G...
Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims
TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania's presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmL3sR0...
Liberia's notorious rebel-turned-senator Johnson dies
Prince Johnson oversaw the torture and killing of the then-president but was later elected to the senate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L0m...
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Missing hiker found alive after more than five weeks in wilderness
Experienced hiker Sam Benastick was reported missing 19 October in a rugged, remote part of Canada from BBC News https://ift.tt/bYPDdiC
Three Americans released in US-China prisoner exchange
The exchange was reportedly months in the making, and included the release of at least one Chinese citizen in US custody. from BBC News ht...
Numerous bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees
Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KldDHu5
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Watch: Netanyahu explains why Israel agreed ceasefire deal
His announcement comes after more than a year of conflict between Israeli and Hezbollah forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R69rGxi
Key Russian air defence system hit in Ukraine Atacms strike
In a rare admission, Russia's defence ministry says its equivalent of the US Patriot system was damaged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Aftermath of Israeli strikes on Beirut neighbourhoods
Israel launches extensive air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs after its military issued evacuation orders in the area. from BBC N...
Monday, November 25, 2024
Eight migrants including children drown off Greek coast
It is believed about 50 people were onboard the vessel which sank in the Aegean Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EdVerXf
One dead and three injured in Lithuania cargo-jet crash
The Boeing 737 crashed near a house as it was making its final approach for landing, local authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V...
Sunday, November 24, 2024
'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings
The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0oPfWzE
Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence
More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EnHFYk4
Sudan in danger of becoming a failed state, aid chief warns
Sudan is disintegrating after more than 18 months of civil war, aid chief Jan Egeland warns from BBC News https://ift.tt/GYIXa07
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Children shot dead after joining pot-banging protests in Mozambique
The southern African state has been a shaken by a wave of protests and killings since disputed elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UME...
'Are we not humans?': Anger in Beirut as massive Israeli strike kills 20
The death toll from the strike on a multi-storey building in central Beirut's Basta district is expected to rise. from BBC News https:...
Hamas says female hostage killed in northern Gaza
The woman's identity has not been revealed and it is unclear how or when she is said to have died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PNWxKf...
Friday, November 22, 2024
Biden says ICC war crimes arrest warrant 'outrageous'
US President Joe Biden calls the issuing of warrants against Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu "outrageous". from B...
Putin says Russia will use new missile again in 'combat conditions'
Ukraine's President Zelensky has urged a "serious response" to Moscow's use of its Oreshnik ballistic missile from BBC N...
People smugglers who promoted Tripadvisor-style video reviews caught
The smugglers offered the migrants bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages, depending on risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v8DPgpd
COP29 overruns as poor countries seethe over climate cash
Developing nations said a new cash offer from rich nations showed "contempt for our vulnerable people". from BBC News https://if...
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax
Smollett, who is black and gay, was accused of lying about being the victim of a racial attack in Chicago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UL...
Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office
Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vyewmd5
Dozens reportedly killed in Israeli strikes on northern Gaza
Several crowded buildings in Beit Lahia and Gaza City were hit overnight, medics and local media say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P51oO4s...
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Ugandan opposition figure taken to military court after Kenya expulsion
Kizza Besigye is charged in a Ugandan military court after his wife says he was kidnapped while in Kenya. from BBC News https://ift.tt/axe...
Vatican in row at climate talks over gender rights
Charities worry it could block a crucial deal giving women more support in the face of climate change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B1IKCW...
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Mali wins $160m in gold mining dispute after detaining British businessman
Resolute Mining's British boss Terry Holohan and two other staff were unexpectedly detained 10 days ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Gisèle Pelicot condemns rape accused and says French society must change
She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5wsJjL3
Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape
The 27-year-old, who is the stepson of the heir to the throne, is in detention in Oslo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gAZeJm8
Monday, November 18, 2024
Fury in Russia at 'serious escalation' of missile move
What really counts is what President Putin does next, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uKrOUYn
Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels
India's capital Delhi is experiencing one of its most polluted days this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6LxcoRT
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Final phase for mass rape trial that has horrified France
Fifty-one men are on trial in a case that focuses on a formerly married couple, Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden
The incoming Trump administration loomed over Chinese President Jinping Xi's final meeting with outgoing US president Joe Biden. from ...
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Police blockade on South African miners lifted
A court says emergency workers must be allowed to enter a mine where hundreds are thought to be without food and water. from BBC News http...
Senators call for federal probe into Musk's contact with Russia
Musk’s reported relations with Russia “pose serious questions” about US national security, the Democratic senators argue. from BBC News ht...
Eight dead after stabbing at school in eastern China
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in the city of Wuxi, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3jlbeMC
Parents 'grabbed any child they could' save from Indian hospital fire
People broke windows trying to reach their children at the neonatal ward in Jhansi, local media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pTBNt...
Friday, November 15, 2024
North Korean troops in Ukraine ‘grave escalation’, Scholz tells Putin
The German chancellor spoke to Russia's leader for the first time in nearly two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7BU4oek
Pro-Russia bill triggers protests in Georgia breakaway region
Protesters stormed parliament and are calling for the president to resign over a Russian investment bill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BEK...
At least 15 rescue workers killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon
It is one of the deadliest attacks of its kind involving emergency responders since the war began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Ojhrk8
Ten dead in fire at Spanish care home
The fire broke out in the town of Villafranca de Ebro in north-eastern Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SQVFLjx
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Suspects nabbed for 'man in bear suit' insurance scam
Four people are accused of using footage of a fake bear damaging luxury cars to file false insurance claims in California. from BBC News h...
The Onion buys Alex Jones's Infowars at auction
Infowars was auctioned as part of a defamation ruling after Jones falsely called the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax. from BBC News http...
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump's efficiency tsar?
The tech billionaire joins the incoming administration to "dismantle government bureaucracy" - but what's in it for both of th...
What a Republican trifecta means for Trump's second term
Republicans have won control of both chambers of Congress, yielding Trump limited congressional oversight for at least 2 years. from BBC N...
Trump will understand Chagos deal, UK government says
The Reform UK leader said the agreement to hand over the islands is opposed in the United States. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PQ6VlAp
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Israel has missed US deadline to boost Gaza aid, UN agency says
But Israel says it has greatly increased deliveries since being warned of cuts to military assistance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TsK7rH...
Silence falls for Armistice Day commemorations
Those who died in two world wars and other conflicts are remembered on Armistice Day across the UK and internationally. from BBC News http...
Monday, November 11, 2024
Mauritius prime minister accepts 'huge defeat' in election
"The population has decided to choose another team," says Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XTpJsMf ...
Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for UN ambassador?
Stefanik has been critical of the UN for what she argues is a lack of sufficient support for Israel's war against Hamas. from BBC News...
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Massive sex tape leak could be a ploy for power in Equatorial Guinea
Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant in Equatorial Guinea have flooded social media, shocking people in the country. from BBC...
Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago
Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7it...
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Pompeii to cap daily tourist numbers at 20,000
Nearly 4 million people visited the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii in 2023, a third more than the previous year. from BBC News https:/...
Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69
His Candyman co-star has called him an "angel" and a "truly poetic man". from BBC News https://ift.tt/UgInSjM
Huge protest demands Valencia's governor resign
People are angry at the authorities' handling of floods which killed more than 200 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tZoXGPw
Friday, November 8, 2024
Susie Wiles: Who is Trump's new chief of staff?
The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pJEM75C
COP29 chief exec filmed promoting fossil fuel deals
Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4WPUXq...
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bhoFuTD
US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty
Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2OFKd...
Israel passes law to deport relatives of attackers, including citizens
Opponents say the legislation, which would apply to close family members, is unconstitutional. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mRyEegi
South Korean president sorry for controversies surrounding wife
The first lady is accused of accepting a luxury Dior handbag and stock manipulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/graj49S
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses
Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast. from BB...
German coalition on brink of collapse after Scholz fires key minister
The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KEbQrLu
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French award
Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict. from BBC News https:/...
Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe
The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fn0iFJq
Monday, November 4, 2024
Mozambique presidential runner-up escapes alleged assassination attempt
Venâncio Mondlane says people tried to kill him after he went into hiding in South Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KyqtR5c
Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammed cartoon
The history teacher was killed after giving a lesson on freedom of speech to a class of young teenagers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H1L2...
Watch: Barcelona airport and highways hit by flooding
Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZDir1Ew
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Queen Letizia in tears on visit to flood-hit Valencia
As anger flared in the stricken town of Paiporta, the Queen of Spain, with mud smeared on her face, was seen crying. from BBC News https:/...
Russia-friendly candidate ahead in Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling
Alexandr Stoianoglo, backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists, has promised a closer relationship with Moscow. from BBC News https://...
Watch as crowd chant 'murderer' and throw objects at Spanish king
Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PZEfG...
Saturday, November 2, 2024
'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia
There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those affected by catastrophic flooding. from BBC News ht...
Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods
Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods. from BBC ...
Kim Jong Un is China's ally - but has become the 'comrade from hell'
Beijing is caught between its sanctioned neighbours, whose new alliance is causing concern. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0EsVIeT
Trapped in cars and garages: Why Valencia floods proved so deadly
Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed. from BBC News https...
Friday, November 1, 2024
Spain floods: Before and after images show devastation
Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8CHzs1e
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine
Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jqN...
Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods
At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims. from BBC News https://if...
BBC visits flood devastated Paiporta where dozens have died
The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y4dsyuF
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
China declares success as its youngest astronauts reach space
The BBC’s Laura Bicker sees the Shenzhou 19 spacecraft take off in a record year of space exploration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BDxC3R...
Tensions rise in Beirut after influx of displaced people
An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Scientists say climate change made Spanish floods worse
Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZQM3Gpj ...
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
France backs Morocco in dispute over Western Sahara
Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/omyGxDk
What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?
The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3CaVe...
Monday, October 28, 2024
Attack on Chad military base kills at least 40 soldiers
No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5hOYJZT...
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Japan's ruling party loses its majority after snap election
The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LY0qxeM
Chaos and political drama rock Japan's snap election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made a political gamble, and it backfired, leaving a weakened ruling party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pQx...
Iran leader says Israeli attack should not be 'exaggerated or downplayed'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei refrained from pledging immediate retaliation while President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran did not seek war. from ...
Georgia's PM hails 'landslide' vote condemned as rigged by president
Irakli Kobakhidze tells the BBC he rejects vote-rigging claims, as opposition parties say they will boycott parliament. from BBC News http...
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Georgia's ruling party leads pro-EU opposition in crucial vote - projection
A partial projection by Georgia's central election commission gives the ruling party almost 53% of the vote. from BBC News https://ift...
Gaza war's 'darkest moment' unfolding in north, UN says
Volker Türk has called on world leaders to act, saying states had a duty to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. from BBC Ne...
Friday, October 25, 2024
Menendez brothers should be freed on parole, says top prosecutor
Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oe1...
Kurdish militant group behind attack on Turkish aerospace firm
The PKK says it targeted the defence manufacturer because the weapons it produced had killed "thousands" of Kurds. from BBC News...
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in coming days
The US believes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may open the door to an agreement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NMyUWEJ
Top LA prosecutor backs resentencing of Menendez brothers
The brothers were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oe1vLRT
Watch Steve Rosenberg challenge Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war
The Russian president gave a news conference after hosting a summit of world leaders in Kazan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BUJXOEp
Venice extends tourist entry fee to 2025
The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July. from BBC News https://ift...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Liberation theology icon and champion of the poor Gutiérrez dies
Gustavo Gutiérrez founded liberation theology, both revered and reviled in the Catholic Church. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4NKBGkJ
US top diplomat issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid
Antony Blinken has told Israel there may be consequences if more aid does not flow to civilians in northern Gaza. from BBC News https://if...
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US
At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r6Mf1kA
German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine
The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2cF3Kah
Ghana's parliament suspended after chaotic scenes
A row erupted over which party has the majority after it was declared that four MPs had to vacate their seats. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Monday, October 21, 2024
India’s start-ups look to villages to drive next leg of growth
Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zxPCER...
Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital
Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eqIH3mv
Israel still preventing humanitarian missions to north Gaza, Unrwa says
Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, medics say. The Israeli military says Hamas has regrouped in the area. from BBC News ...
UN 'deeply concerned' Kenya returned Turkish refugees
The UN's statement follows reports that multiple Turkish nationals were abducted in Nairobi on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QP...
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Liam Payne fans hold vigils around the world
Thousands of the One Direction star's followers have gathered globally in memory of the singer who died last week. from BBC News https...
Moldovans vote in pivotal election and EU referendum
Sunday's vote sees Moldovans facing a choice between pushing on with EU membership or keeping close ties to Russia. from BBC News http...
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Israeli strikes said to have killed dozens in Gaza
Hamas-run authorities say 20 women are among at least 33 dead in Jabalia refugee camp. from BBC News https://ift.tt/duqmioF
Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead
Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Exa7qnV
Beirut rocked by fresh Israeli air strikes
At least 12 strikes were reported Saturday in Beirut in the heaviest attack Lebanon's capital saw in more than a week. from BBC News h...
Friday, October 18, 2024
Farmers seen fleeing Nebraska wildfire during harvest
Video shows tractors being overwhelmed by tall plumes of smoke as firefighters battled the blaze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oPAZYfe
Liam Payne's death 'indescribably painful', says Cheryl
The Girls Aloud singer shares a seven-year-old son, called Bear, with the One Direction star. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gTkBocr
Israelis and Palestinians react to Hamas leader Sinwar's death
Relatives of the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza say now is the time to negotiate their release. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A35Viul ...
Thursday, October 17, 2024
How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him. from BBC News https...
Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad
The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JnE36M...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensive
Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hg5hjAz...
Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises
The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says....
Mayor and 15 others killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon council meeting
Sixteen people are dead following air strikes on municipal buildings in the city of Nabatieh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Owv80fJ
Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes
Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city's first post-independence mayor. from BBC News https://if...
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Fake vintage wine gang busted in France and Italy, police say
The group is alleged to have made fake labels from famous French vineyards, using them to sell cheap wine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rU...
Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film
The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/68Rr...
Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers
The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JO4ajy...
Monday, October 14, 2024
Israeli shells kill 10 at north Gaza food distribution centre, Unrwa says
Reports say tank shells hit a crowd in Jabalia refugee camp, as Israel's ground offensive continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Lrg...
BBC Verify analyses footage from Gaza strikes
BBC Verify analyses video and images from Israeli strikes in Gaza over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MQmXD6G
Moment Nasa spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life
It is set to arrive in 2030 - and what it finds could change what we know about life in our solar system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pue...
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?
The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u7rKXoP
Over 60 injured in drone attack on Israel
Hezbollah says it targeted a training camp of the Israeli Defence Forces' Golani Brigade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SVUWArk
Empty bars and bookshops: How Israeli strikes transformed Lebanon's buzzing capital
There's no music or dancing in central Beirut bars as fear spreads and displaced people fill the streets. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms
The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods". from BB...
Saturday, October 12, 2024
International arrest warrant for rugby star Rocky Elsom
The ex-Wallabies captain was given a five-year sentence for embezzlement in France, local media say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/42tKns8 ...
Key moments Alex Salmond's life and career... in 107 seconds
A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond. from BBC News https://ift....
Fifth peacekeeper wounded in southern Lebanon, UN says
The UN said a peacekeeper in the city of Naquora was injured on Friday amid "military activity" nearby. from BBC News https://if...
Friday, October 11, 2024
Watch: Northern lights over Iceland in sped-up footage
Time-lapse images show the northern lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FhNxM3a
Africa health chief criticises US Marburg travel advice
Rwandan officials say the country's outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus is under control. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6wlHhvm
Violent protests force Martinique airport to close
Public gatherings are also banned on the French Caribbean island amid unrest that injured 26 officers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TZjKLN...
Thursday, October 10, 2024
EU delays introduction of border check system again
The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xFVONU6
Watch: Floridians assess hurricane damage after harrowing night
The deadly storm brought tornadoes, floods and storm surges, destroying homes and leaving millions without power. from BBC News https://if...
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Hospitals move patients as Israeli tanks encircle Jabalia camp
The Israeli military is carrying out its third ground offensive in the area since the Gaza war began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x9DvwmL...
Netanyahu's appeal to Lebanese people falls on deaf ears in Beirut
Beirut residents tell the BBC what they made of the Israeli PM's appeal to take back their country from Hezbollah. from BBC News https...
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Five takeaways from Melania Trump's new book
The book discusses abortion rights, her first date with Trump and the first assassination attempt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdSzGm2
Schoolboy shooter testifies at parents' trial in Belgrade
A 14-year-old boy who killed nine children and a security guard gives evidence behind closed doors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpsG20B
Monday, October 7, 2024
Spacecraft launches towards knocked-off-course asteroid
The mission aims to re-visit the asteroid Nasa diverted when it crashed a probe into it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mUyqLKb
‘Daily challenge to get stories out of Gaza’ - BBC's Rushdi Abualouf
The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf sheds light on the challenges of reporting the war from inside and outside of Gaza. from BBC News https://if...
Girl who lost eye in Israeli raid that killed father carries ‘pain mountains can't bear’
As the war in Gaza enters its second year, the BBC revisits three families whose lives have been fragmented by the conflict. from BBC News...
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Tunisia's president seeks new term in election he's all but sure to win
President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AYkxN8W ...
Bowen: Year of killing and broken assumptions has taken Middle East to edge of deeper, wider war
Twelve months on from the 7 October attacks which led to Israel's war in Gaza, our international editor says the region is on the edge o...
'I felt like my heart was going to explode': Beirut reels from heaviest night of strikes
A doctor tells the BBC of the moment she found out her clinic was next to an Israeli target building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jtl9h1G...
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut
Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut from BBC News https://ift.tt/gJUIDpS
Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel
The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies
The formidable Italian player made it to Wimbledon three times, turning heads with every outfit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fXmD5qL
Friday, October 4, 2024
Watch: View from above as Iran fires missiles towards Israel
Video footage filmed inside a plane on Tuesday night shows missiles launched from Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hgMpN7
Paul Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months after appeal
Paul Pogba's four-year ban for a doping offence has been reduced to 18 months after winning his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for S...
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks
One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy ...
How shy Aussie kid Ricciardo became F1 golden boy
Ricciardo leaves F1 as one of its most successful and popular drivers and a legend of Australian sport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M4V02...
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia
A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P78dEV0 ...
Blast from unexploded US bomb grounds flights at Japanese airport
The bomb is thought to have been dropped during World War Two to halt "kamikaze" missions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rV1KegQ ...
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says
Harold Daggett vows union is "going to win", as Joe Biden backs "meaningful" dockworker pay rise. from BBC News https:...
Six killed in shooting and knife attack in Tel Aviv
Police said two attackers were "neutralised" after they opened fire in the Jaffa neighbourhood from BBC News https://ift.tt/ahix...
Monday, September 30, 2024
Campaigner who ignited euthanasia debate in Hungary dies
The prominent human rights lawyer campaigned to legalise euthanasia in Hungarian and European courts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pcJaEyx...
Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew
A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ob6vMiC
Sunday, September 29, 2024
SpaceX docks at ISS to collect stranded astronauts
The craft will return Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams - stranded since June - to Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4lzvSJ0
US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88
The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nTmlg5c
Israeli strikes may have displaced million people - Lebanon PM
Lebanese PM Najib Mikati says it is "the largest displacement movement that may have happened" in his country. from BBC News htt...
Young Lebanese girl left fighting for life after Israeli strikes
Noor Mossawi, aged six, is one of a number of people in critical condition in a hospital in eastern Lebanon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Saturday, September 28, 2024
'The worst moment the country has passed through': Fear on the streets of Beirut
Lebanon is a country that knows war - but for some Israel’s recent escalation already feels worse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ks9xZS4
Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction
Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction from BBC News https://ift.tt/76K9ejt
Iran warns Hezbollah leader's blood 'will not go unavenged'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announces five days of mourning in response to the “martyrdom" of his ally. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q0Deo...
Friday, September 27, 2024
Kashmir hopes for a voice after first election in 10 years
As elections are held after a 10-year gap, people in Kashmir say they have waited long to be heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VmioZlt
Watch: Reporter captures moment air strike hits Beirut
BBC reporters capture the moment and aftermath of an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Aecuq7Z
Pope says church must be ashamed of Belgium sexual abuse
Belgium's King Philippe levelled direct criticism at the pontiff, saying it had "taken far too long for the cries to be heard and a...
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The NYC mayor's dramatic day in under 60 seconds
Eric Adams is charged with five counts of criminal offenses, including bribery, wire fraud, and illegal campaign donations. from BBC News ...
BBC surveys damage following Israeli strike on Beirut
Israel says a Hezbollah air unit commander was killed in the operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QqY1Sib
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
We danced with joy then hid among the dead – Nova survivors recall Hamas massacre
A new BBC documentary provides a harrowing glimpse into the Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in Israel, in which hundreds of people w...
Watch: Hijacked bus chased by long line of police cars through downtown LA
A passenger is shot dead before a Swat team deployed flash-bang grenades and arrested the suspect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G89Un02
Russia planning to target nuclear plants, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president warns the UN about the possibility of "nuclear disaster". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QqA4e28
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Biden struggles to contain conflict as Israel and Hezbollah on the brink
As the US president called for restraint in a speech at the UN, Israel's leader vowed to continue striking Hezbollah. from BBC News ht...
Journalist's apology not enough to satisfy Ghanaian king
Media personality Afia Pokua grovelled to the Ashanti king on her knees but it was not enough. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ezHgJVv
Sri Lanka's new president dissolves parliament
Anura Kumara Dissanayake calls a general election, dissolving the parliament where his party only holds three seats. from BBC News https:/...
Monday, September 23, 2024
Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work
To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HQ3WDkG
US to ban Chinese tech in cars
Officials say they are worried the technology could allow enemies to "remotely manipulate cars". from BBC News https://ift.tt/76...
Cold military logic takes over in Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Israel’s campaign is a high-risk strategy, in which Hezbollah’s ability to respond cannot be ignored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W95fLtX...
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Australia supermarkets sued over fake discount claims
The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mOYq7le
Abba's Björn Ulvaeus marries in Copenhagen
The wedding took place in Copenhagen in the presence of close friends and family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PBskCj3
Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld
Russia's chess team is to remain banned from international competitions, officials have ruled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LabGoX4
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Macron unveils new right-wing French government
The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election. from BBC News https://...
Trump says too late for another debate as Harris pushes for second clash
Kamala Harris had "gladly" accepted CNN's invitation to debate two weeks before the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L...
Watch: Hundreds of paratroopers leap to mark daring WW2 offensive
Veterans watched the jump, at Ginkel Heath near the Dutch town of Ede, to commemorate Operation Market Garden. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Watch: Russia dissident freed in prisoner swap vows to return
A dissident freed by Russia in the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War vows to return to the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AC...
Friday, September 20, 2024
Flight diverted after passenger finds live mouse in meal
The furry stowaway forced a Scandinavian Airlines plane to make an emergency landing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GyePUid
'Our husbands didn't go to war for Ukraine so we can sit around crying'
A study suggests 54% of Ukrainians suffer from PTSD as Russia's war of conquest grinds on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jceJ6Pq
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Trans woman killed in Georgia day after anti-LGBT law passed
Activists said Kesaria Abramidze had been a "trailblazing" transgender leader in the South Caucasus country. from BBC News https...
Surgeon 'became robotic' to treat sheer volume of wounded Lebanese
Elias Jaradeh worked for almost 24 hours on the wounded, many of whom lost eyes or the use of their hands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NR...
Guinea stadium massacre fugitive extradited from Liberia
Claude Pivi, Guinea's most wanted fugitive, has been on the run since last year's dramatic prison break. from BBC News https://ift...
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Ros Atkins on Trump suspect viral conspiracy theory
The BBC's analysis editor looks at the false link between Ryan Routh and a US investment firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/McTi6Re
Watch: Timelapse of supermoon rising over California
A supermoon lights up the sky across the world along with a rare partial lunar eclipse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E4zmRGU
Walkie-talkie explosions spark fresh day of chaos in Lebanon
A second wave of communication device explosions killed at least 20 people, Lebanese officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cv05smL
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
In Ukraine, Trump plot suspect remembered as a 'delusional' reject
Ryan Routh became fixated on the war to an "unhealthy level", despite being turned down by Ukraine’s International Legion in Kyiv....
Video appears to show pager explosion at Lebanon supermarket
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos after reports of thousands injured and several killed by handheld pagers exploding in Lebanon. fr...
Bystander shot in head as NY police tackle subway fare-evader
Officers fired during a clash with a man who pulled a knife after being stopped for fare evasion, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Monday, September 16, 2024
Iran's morality police will not 'bother' women, president says
It comes as the UN warns Iranian women still face violent punishment for not wearing the hijab. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wfb750n
Jane's Addiction cancel tour after on-stage brawl
The US band say they have made the "difficult decision to take some time away as a group" following the fight. from BBC News htt...
Pipeline explosion in Texas causes pillar of fire
Firefighters are battling the blaze in La Porte, near Houston, as residents near the area were urged to evacuate. from BBC News https://if...
Airborne rescues as Europe hit by floods
Emergency services have been deployed to rescue and evacuate residents stranded by floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kqah76l
Sunday, September 15, 2024
What we know so far about Trump 'assassination attempt'
A suspect is in custody and has been identified by security sources in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oTkythR
Police cars block traffic near Trump golf course
Donald Trump says he is "safe and well" after a suspect was arrested following what authorities have called an apparent assassinat...
Sheriff describes moment suspect apprehended at Trump golf course
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw told reporters that a Secret Service agent had spotted an AK-47-style weapon poking out of the bushes...
Trump 'safe' after gunshots near his Florida golf course
The US Secret Service confirmed in a post on X that they were investigating a "protective incident" involving Trump. from BBC Ne...
Saturday, September 14, 2024
A skull was stolen from a Tasmanian morgue - 150 years on it's still dividing a city
Tasmania is grappling with the legacy of a surgeon who allegedly mutilated an Aboriginal man's remains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c...
Floods devastate parts of Romania and Czech Republic
Flash flooding brought by storm damaged thousands of homes and buildings across parts of Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XLOYpDd
Funeral held for US-Turkish activist killed in West Bank
Israel says it is “highly likely” the 26-year-old activist was killed by its forces last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YqxhwHQ
Friday, September 13, 2024
'I tried to say no repeatedly': More men accuse ex-Abercrombie boss over sex events
New witnesses tell the BBC fresh details about the sophisticated operation they say exploited them for sex. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D...
Trump vows mass deportations from town rocked by 'pet-eating' lies
Trump says Springfield in Ohio has been "destroyed" and repeats baseless claim that migrants are behind pet disappearances. from...
US imposes new sanctions on Russian state media
Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused the outlet RT of engaging in "global covert activities." from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Morocco confirms first mpox case in current outbreak
Mpox has spread to at least 14 African countries and has been declared a public health emergency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IweaWmP
Ex-Ticketmaster boss sentenced for hacking rival company CrowdSurge
British national Stephen Mead stole sensitive CrowdSurge data, contributing to the firm’s collapse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2VvlCna
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Harris and Trump both attend 9/11 memorial in New York
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump shook hands again on Wednesday at the event, hours after their debate showdown. from BBC News https://ift.t...
What the world thought of US debate
How the Harris-Trump debate was seen from Putin's Kremlin, Ukraine's frontlines and Taliban-run Afghanistan. from BBC News https:/...
Self-medicating gorillas may hold new drugs clues
Plants eaten by wild gorillas have medicinal properties that could be harnessed in drug discovery, say scientists. from BBC News https://i...
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Beyoncé explains why she stopped making videos
The singer created some of pop's most memorable music videos, then suddenly stopped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v60xGLe
Inmate awarded $100m in default judgement against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
The inmate had accused the rapper of drugging and sexually assaulting him nearly 30 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JqPys2k
Neighbours criticise German move to extend border controls
Poland's prime minister says Berlin's decision to impose controls on all land borders is unacceptable. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Monday, September 9, 2024
US veteran makes 'incredible' progress after world's first eye transplant
Aaron James has been able to resume normal life after receiving a partial-face and whole-eye transplant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Toy...
US says leaders of white supremacist group plotted global attacks online
Two people have been charged with running the so-called "Terror Collective" on Telegram. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pfnyO0P
New abuse allegations emerge against once-venerated French priest
A French priest is to be expunged from his worldwide charity following revelations of his sexual abuse of women. from BBC News https://ift...
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Pope Francis welcomed in remote Vanimo in Papua New Guinea
In Vanimo, a town near the border with Indonesia, the Pope donned a traditional Bird of Paradise feathered headdress. from BBC News https:...
Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show
The Grammy-award winning musician said he wants to remind the world why rap music is the "most impactful genre to date". from BB...
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Has Macron fixed France's political mess?
France’s leader has struggled to frame the July election as anything but a humiliating personal defeat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kd6Q9...
An 'argument over notebooks' led to murder at an Indian school - and set a city ablaze
The killing of a Hindu boy, allegedly by his Muslim classmate, sparked religious tensions in an Indian city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Friday, September 6, 2024
Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later
Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves. from BBC News https://ift.tt/otUpgEf...
Space station timelapse captures stunning 'orbital sunrise' over Earth
The footage - captured by a Nasa astronaut - shows the skies brighten as the International Space Station passes over Europe. from BBC News...
Italian minister quits after appointing ex-lover as adviser
The culture minister admits to hiring his ex-lover as an consultant, after starting an affair with her in May. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Trump's criminal sentencing delayed until after election
Justice Merchan to sentence Republican candidate on November 26, after his lawyers fought to delay original date in September. from BBC Ne...
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Michel Barnier's journey from Mr Brexit to French PM
France's new prime minister is best known even in his native France as the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Nigerian brothers jailed in US for sextortion scam targeting teenagers
Michigan teenager Jordan DeMay killed himself less than six hours after being tricked into sharing explicit images online. from BBC News h...
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Canada's NDP pulls support for Trudeau's Liberals
The end of the deal puts Mr Trudeau's minority government at risk of falling in a non-confidence vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fo...
Mother and daughters killed in new wave of strikes on Ukraine
The strike came as Ukraine was still reeling from the deaths of at least 50 people on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tiL3Pb1
France sees Channel migrant deaths as a problem of Britain's making
Many in France deeply resent the way their own lives have been transformed by a crisis they see as British-made. from BBC News https://ift...
Drought dries up lake to reveal sunken Greek village
It is only the second time the village's ruins have been visible since it was abandoned decades ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w3iv...
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
UAE pardons Bangladeshis jailed for protesting
Three of the 57 defendants had received life sentences in a country where protests are effectively illegal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n...
Monday, September 2, 2024
'Why defile it?' Parisians divided over Olympic ring plan for Eiffel Tower
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says she wants the rings to stay on the iconic monument indefinitely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WqeTlfw
Netanyahu asks 'forgiveness' over hostage deaths as protests continue
It comes as Hamas said more hostages could be "returned to their families in shrouds" if a ceasefire isn't reached. from BBC...
Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land
The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vIJj5QZ
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Russian 'spy whale' found dead off Norway
The beluga whale - nicknamed Hvaldimir - is suspected of having been trained as a spy by Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IM96sft
Children die in building collapse after Nigeria flooding
Intense floods are battering the West African country - so far at least 179 people have died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aL2ehM1
At least 41 hurt in Russian air strikes on Kharkiv
The regional head accused Moscow of targeting civilians after a supermarket and sports complex were hit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gwDQ...
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute
Harris said the cemetery is "not a place for politics" in her first remarks on the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yx8vQH...
UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines
The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OnZz428
Families leave Jenin camp in Israel West Bank push
Civilians trickle out of Jenin refugee camp, sealed off for almost four days by an Israeli operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mjnOYxg...
Norway's Princess Märtha Louise weds American shaman
The Norwegian princess has tied the knot with Durek Verrett in a union that has divided the public. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eTAcqnz
Friday, August 30, 2024
Brazil Supreme Court orders suspension of X
The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Trump angers abortion opponents with comments on six-week ban
Donald Trump criticised Florida's six-week ban when he was asked about a state referendum on expanding abortion rights. from BBC News ...
Harris unscathed after walking careful line in first interview
There was no new ammunition for Republicans, but it highlighted the challenge she faces in pitching herself as a change candidate. from BB...
Thursday, August 29, 2024
MMA in Afghanistan? Too violent for the Taliban
Officials say mixed martials arts poses a risk of death and is incompatible with Islamic law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8VTBzb
Ukraine F-16 destroyed during Russian attack, BBC told
The incident happened just weeks after Kyiv took delivery of the supersonic aircraft. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oFlOqjv
Norway princess and US shaman's wedding begins after years of 'turmoil'
Norwegian Princess Martha Louise is set to wed Durek Verrett in a three-day ceremony among the fjords. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r2AxTZ...
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Supreme Court blocks Biden's latest try at student debt relief
It was another blow after the court struck down his attempt to cancel as much as $400bn in loans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CvYadAy
UN says Gaza aid operations continuing after staff forced to evacuate
The UN paused deliveries on Monday after an Israeli evacuation order affected premises in Deir al-Balah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ciy6...
Self-proclaimed healer found with 24 human skulls in Uganda
Police tell the BBC he may have been using them for human sacrifice and could face life in prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0QXGHT7
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics
They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back. from BBC News https:...
Belarus filmmaker pleads with Serbia not to send him back
Andrei Gnyot says he faces "inevitable torture and inevitable death" if he is sent back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iEYb0Gx
Monday, August 26, 2024
Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues
The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aNbX...
Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits
Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JVb56eC ...
'ABC is a disgrace' - Trump on the looming debate
During a campaign stop in Virginia, Donald Trump spoke about the anticipated debate occurring on ABC, from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z91GXdO...
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations
Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hlc...
Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier
Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C3QBZb2
Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'
Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform. from BBC News https://i...
Ingebrigtsen & Duplantis break world records
Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes the 3,000m world record before Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the Diamond League even...
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two
A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wAElWOT
Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest
A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hQO5Lap
SpaceX will return stranded astronauts next year
Nasa said Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore would not return to Earth until February 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bMD7PxB
Friday, August 23, 2024
Several reported killed in Germany knife attack
A man randomly stabbed passers-by during a festival in the city of Solingen, German media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9lfWZeg
Pokrovsk: Ukraine's vital eastern town in Russian sights
Pokrovsk is a major logistics hub with a railway station and lies at the intersection of important roads. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yTP...
RFK Jr suspends campaign for White House and supports Donald Trump
The third-party candidate said he no longer has "a realistic path to victory in the face of systematic censorship". from BBC New...
The Gaza protests at the DNC in 50 seconds
Thousands of demonstrators marched in support of Gaza outside the Democratic National Convention this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E...
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Venezuelan court upholds Maduro’s disputed victory
The country's highest court agrees with election authorities despite the absence of full voting tallies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Body of UK tech tycoon recovered but daughter still missing
UK tycoon Mike Lynch's body is recovered from the wreck of the yacht Bayesian, but his daughter Hannah is still missing. from BBC News...
Rattled Trump lashes out as DNC attacks throw him off message
The biggest concern for aides is keeping him focused on the issues and off controversial personal attacks, writes Katty Kay. from BBC News...
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Oil tanker on fire and adrift in Red Sea after multiple attacks
The Greek-flagged Sounion was hit by gunfire from small boats and three unidentified projectiles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ADjvehr
Hezbollah rockets hit Golan Heights after Israel strikes deep in Lebanon
Fears are growing that the cross-border hostilities could escalate into an all-out war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/heG8Ocy
Divers find five bodies in wreck of Sicily yacht
The grim discoveries come two days after the Bayesian sank in a freak storm off Sicily. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C6FQKPR
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
No foreign holidays for Gabon government officials
The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A...
Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef
Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house. from BBC News https://...
Russian forces claim another town captured in east Ukraine
Ukraine does not confirm the loss of Niu-York, saying Russian forces are attacking near the town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bl8dpuq
Monday, August 19, 2024
Milwaukee woman jailed for 11 years for killing her abuser
Chrystul Kizer agrees a plea deal to avoid life term for shooting dead Randall Volar, whom she said was her sex-trafficker. from BBC News ...
Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman
Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QRmfDWU
'For two seconds I lost my baby in the sea' - Sicily yacht survivor
Charlotte Golunski used all her strength to hold her baby above the surface of the water after the Bayesian yacht sank. from BBC News http...
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention
The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p8ZuSkz
Gaza threatens to divide Democrats as convention kicks off
The Democratic National Convention is set to begin as Gaza protests threaten a show of party unity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3vaQoN0
'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats
Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ol...
Saturday, August 17, 2024
How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided the breaking world
The Australian hip-hop community has been shaken by the reaction to Raygun's efforts in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zbwj8mY
Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report
A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says. from BBC News https:/...
X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row
The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1vl7kWq
US Republican George Santos to plead guilty in fraud case - reports
Santos, who was expelled from the US Congress, faces multiple charges alleging fraud and misuse of campaign funds. from BBC News https://i...
Friday, August 16, 2024
Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament
A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs. from BBC News https://ift....
Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge
Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C...
Gaza ceasefire mediators in bid to ‘narrow gaps’
The US, Qatar and Egypt say talks will resume in Cairo next week with the aim of agreeing a deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IOdaHfK
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Despair as the sea slowly swallows a Kenyan beauty spot
Local authorities are seeking to build a seawall to prevent further intrusion of the ocean to the village. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3w...
Australian breakdancer Raygun opens up about 'devastating' hate online
The Australian b-girl said she "gave her best" during her performance at the Paris Olympics from BBC News https://ift.tt/a0NDHSI...
Ukraine sets up military office inside Russia
The office has been created "on the territories controlled by Ukraine", says its top military chief. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Father says baby twins killed by Israeli strike in Gaza as he registered births
The twins were just four days old when their home was reportedly hit in an Israeli strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HJ9nyje
US man held in Moscow for attacking police - local media
A criminal case has been opened against the man, who could face up to five years in prison. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R71k6UW
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Fresh evacuation alert as Greek wildfire threat continues
Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts continuing through the night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VwhpSKB
Israeli minister denounced over call for Jewish prayer at Jerusalem holy site
Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound with Israelis who defied a ban on Jewish prayer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eH16Xfu ...
Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles
The countdown for LA 2028 has begun as the Olympic flag arrived in the city of angels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7K8yZHX
Monday, August 12, 2024
4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area
The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign. from BBC News https://...
Bodycam video shows police response to Uvalde shooting
Footage and 911 calls show the police response to one of the deadliest school shootings in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ByVxInQ
Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq kms of Russian territory
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has described the cross-border offensive as a "major provocation". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CO...
Emotional Miley Cyrus accepts Disney Legend award
The singer thanked fans as she became the youngest ever star to reach Disney Legend status. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jKVqwiU
Sunday, August 11, 2024
'On verge of an explosion': Policeman's killing part of spiralling West Bank violence
More than 600 Palestinians and at least 17 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EyscxXe ...
Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings
Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings from BBC News https://ift.tt/wUJB6G0
Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists
Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lLDK3Mo
Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around
Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uhCbMqd
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Trolling of viral Olympics breaker 'disappointing'
Rachael Gunn failed to score a single point with the judges as she lost all three of her breaking round-robin battles. from BBC News https...
Friday, August 9, 2024
Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?
An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RChvdi0
Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV
The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dj...