Eurozone suffers double-dip recession as pandemic impact continues
Activity in the bloc has been hit by a renewed surge in infections this year and Covid-related restrictions. from BBC News - Business http...
Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices
The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gPLRo5
Petition urges US First Lady Jill Biden to restore White House garden to 'former glory'
Thousands join a call for US First Lady Jill Biden to restore the garden to its "former glory". from BBC News - World https://if...
Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices
The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gPLRo5 via ...
Co-op to scrap plastic 'bags for life'
The supermarket follows Morrisons in announcing it will ditch reusable plastic shopping bags. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aOk...
Israel crush: Witnesses tell of people 'thrown up in the air'
Those at the Lag B'Omer festival, where dozens died, say they were "swept along" by the crowd. from BBC News - World https:/...
UK housing market 'on the boil' as prices rise
UK house prices rose by 7.1% compared with a year ago, the Nationwide says, amid high demand from buyers. from BBC News - Business https:/...
EasyJet says 'clock is ticking' to open up air travel
The airline's boss says research indicates allowing mass travel to much of Europe poses little risk. from BBC News - Business https://...
These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech
How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xA...
Twisted Sister awarded $1.2m from Clive Palmer over copyright claim
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer used a version of We're Not Gonna Take It when he ran for parliament. from BBC News - Business htt...
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan violence: Deadly clash amid water dispute
Thousands of people are evacuated following some of the worst border fighting in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aShcTj
Barclays boss predicts biggest economic boom since 1948
Jes Staley gives his upbeat assessment on the day Barclays reveals profits have more than doubled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Israel stampede: Chaotic scenes as dozens dead at religious festival
Dozens have been killed and many wounded after a stampede at an Israeli religious festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t6N8d5
India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise
Police in India's capital ask for more cremation sites as a fatal second wave sweeps the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face
Lawyers release a photo of the British socialite with what looks like bruising under her left eye. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S...
Giants Tencent, Bytedance among companies reined in by China
Beijing for years took a hands off approach towards tech firms, but it is now stepping up scrutiny. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Dozens killed in stampede at Jewish festival in Israel
Israel's emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and more wounded in north-east Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus
A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nvR0De
Quiz of the week: Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, pricey sneakers and Marcelo's civic duty
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u...
Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model
The 16-year-old's albinism led to her being abandoned as a baby but she is now a successful model. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The ransomware surge ruining lives
A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R9dr...
'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'
The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eI10VV ...
Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xy2r1L
India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country
The US has issued a "do not travel" advisory as India battles a devastating coronavirus wave. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ryanair told to compensate passengers over strike cancellations
The airline had said strike actions were "extraordinary circumstances", so it did not have to pay compensation. from BBC News - ...
Gaunt Navalny in court after 24-day hunger strike
President Putin's arch-critic appears after a hunger strike, as his team say they are being destroyed. from BBC News - World https://i...
US economy accelerates as recovery continues
The economy grew strongly in the first quarter of 2021 helped by heavy government spending on Covid aid. from BBC News - Business https://...
Checkers: Furore over Russian draughts player's flag removal
Poland apologises but says it had to remove a Russian draughts player's flag mid-game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gL9L43
Colombians take to the streets to oppose tax reform
Tens of thousands march in protest against a tax reform which they say will leave them worse off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nt...
Rapper Kodak Black pleads guilty to assault and battery
It relates to an incident with a high school student after a show in South Carolina in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxsEsF ...
Grenfell: Bid to shield residents from cladding costs fails
Campaigners say "a generation of homeowners" face financial ruin after government wins Commons vote. from BBC News - Business ht...
Italy theft: Two suspects die in jewellery shop robbery
The owner opened fire after armed thieves broke into his shop on Wednesday, Italian media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xA...
BT confirms talks over the future of its sports business
The telecoms giant is in "early discussions" with a number of potential partners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Se9v3...
El Risitas: Man behind 'Spanish laughing guy' meme dies
Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, known as The Giggles, was famous for his infectious laughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aLTX...
Coronavirus: NatWest says loan defaults lower than expected
Fewer customers than expected are defaulting due to the pandemic, say NatWest Group and Standard Chartered. from BBC News - Business https...
Britney Spears fans jubilant at news she will address court
Fans celebrated outside a California courthouse after news emerged that Britney Spears would speak in court. from BBC News - World https:/...
Heathrow Airport's losses deepen as Covid impact continues
The UK's biggest airport says it has now lost £2.4bn since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vq92JO ...
Biden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress
The president lays out jobs, education and social care plans and says "America's on the move again". from BBC News - World h...
West Bengal: India state elections go ahead as deaths hit record high
Voters go to the polls for state elections despite the state the country witnessing a second wave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
China launches first module of new space station
It's a major step in China's ambitions to rival the United States and Russia in space exploration. from BBC News - World https://i...
Samsung: Handsets push profits to pre-pandemic highs
Samsung Electronics strong profits were dented by disappointing results for its chips business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3u...
Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe. from BBC News - World https://i...
India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns
The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported. from BBC News - World https://if...
They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns
The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil. from BBC News - World https...
The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eBo...
Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved. from BBC N...
Nestle to cut almost 600 jobs and shut Newcastle factory
The global food company wants to shut its Newcastle site and focus production in York and Halifax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Saudi Arabia's crown prince seeks good relations with Iran
Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia will have to resolve its rival's "negative behaviour". from BBC News - World https://i...
France arrests ex-members of Italy terror group Red Brigades
Seven people involved with terror groups active in Italy in the 1970s and 1980s are detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dXXDek...
Latvia fire: Riga hostel blaze kills eight
Most of the dead and injured are believed to be foreign tourists, Riga's mayor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gPw7l1
Grenade-shaped sex toy sparks police alert in Germany
Police say a female jogger spotted the suspect device in a forest on Monday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32TC34a
Reckitt: More sex, fewer colds drives sales at Durex-maker
Consumer goods giant Reckitt saw a rise in sales of its condoms in countries where lockdowns eased. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Covid: Spain hopes for tourists as EU votes on digital passports
Spain says it hopes to open up to overseas travellers in June with a pilot test next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aJSfJV
Britney Spears asks to address court over conservatorship case
A judge grants request for the singer to speak in hearing about her long-running guardianship case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Toyoda Gosei: Hundreds of jobs at risk at car parts plant
Toyoda Gosei has plants at Swansea and Rotherham but a fall in demand is forcing it to leave the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Sainsbury's: Cost of Covid has been high
While full-year sales jumped 8% the supermarket giant made a loss due to pandemic costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/338cc97 ...
Samsung heirs to pay record inheritance tax
The Lee family will pay more than $10bn, one of the largest ever inheritance tax bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xxna5Z v...
India's Covid crisis: 'I lost my unborn child and wife on the same day'
As India battles a fierce Covid second wave, two people who are grieving share their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QGjpu9...
Biden to sell historic spending plans in speech to Congress
Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will propose $4tn (£2.9tn) in spending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores
Australia's regulator wants the two tech giants to open up their app stores to more competition. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores
Australia's regulator wants the two tech giants to open up their app stores to more competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers
Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PsB...
Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice
Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women
The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub
Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nrrJtE
Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world
The situation in India is a bleak reminder that none of us will be safe until everyone is safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32UAq...
India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?
India is facing a surge in Covid cases while attempting to ramp up its own vaccine programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35rGhSj...
Demand high as cruises gear up for a restart
Cruises around England can resume in May, and operator Fred Olsen says it's already sold two thirds of its capacity. from BBC News - B...
Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?
In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Pink Supermoon seen around the world
Stargazers were treated to the fourth full Moon of 2021 on Monday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xvF48X
Burkina Faso ambush: Spanish and Irish nationals seized
Two Spaniards, an Irish national and a soldier are missing after an anti-poaching patrol attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aDs...
Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data
The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
West Virginia to give young people $100 bond to get vaccine
West Virginia will offer a savings bond to 16-35 year olds to boost its vaccine drive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sXL1rT
Heathrow 'disproportionate' funding bid rejected
Regulator says a request to recover £2.6bn lost through Covid is 'not in the interest of consumers'. from BBC News - Business http...
City of London to convert offices into homes in post-Covid revamp
The City of London Corporation set out plans on Tuesday to create 1,500 new residential units by 2030. from BBC News - Business https://if...
French warn UK ahead of vote on Brexit trade deal
French concern over fishing rights overshadows a key European Parliament vote on EU-UK trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dUK4fB...
India Covid-19: Delhi adds makeshift crematoriums as deaths climb
India's capital struggles to find space to cremate its dead during the second wave of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India Covid: First UK aid arrives as coronavirus deaths mount
Oxygen equipment lands in Delhi but far more is needed to tackle a devastating Covid wave nationwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israel committing crimes of apartheid and persecution - HRW
The Israeli foreign ministry rejects Human Rights Watch's allegation as "preposterous and false". from BBC News - World http...
Whitbread: Premier Inn owner braces for strong 'staycation' demand
Whitbread, which also owns Beefeater, expects a summer bounce as Covid restrictions ease on 17 May. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Vegan butchers: Could one be opening on your high street?
Is the arrival of vegan butchers on high streets the logical next step in the fake meat trend? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gI...
HSBC rebounds with 79% surge in quarterly profit
It's a major turnaround for the lender, which saw profits fall last year due to Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QYe...
Tesla: Bitcoin sales, environmental credits boost profits
But the carmaker's profits were dented by a $299m payment to Tesla boss Elon Musk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tW3Ixu
Tesla: Bitcoin sales, environmental credits boost profits
But the carmaker's profits were dented by a $299m payment to Tesla boss Elon Musk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tW3Ixu vi...
US police mock dementia sufferer in 'torture' arrest
The Colorado officers are seen reviewing a clip where the 73-year-old's shoulder goes "pop". from BBC News - World https://i...
Five things to know about Apple's iOS update
New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Gavin Newsom: California's governor faces recall election
Gavin Newsom was up for re-election in 2022, but will now probably face a vote this autumn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dSe8bD
India Covid: The messages deciding between life and death
Avani Singh was one of thousands of Indians who turned to social media to get help for her family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Afghan interpreters rejected for resettlement 'face death' after UK exit
Campaigners say many interpreters fired for trivial reasons are being unfairly barred from the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
Covid-19 in India: Visual guide to the crisis
Maps, charts and graphics explaining what is happening and what the authorities are doing about it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nni07...
Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?
In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
Covid: Google and Microsoft bosses pledge support to India
The Indian-born executives of Google and Microsoft offer the country funding and supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aEbxjR
US woman pays price for non-returned Sabrina the Teenage Witch rental
How a Sabrina the Teenage Witch videotape landed a US woman with a criminal history for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sS7...
Video shows doomed submarine crew singing
The Indonesian military has released a video showing the crew of the sunken KRI Nanggala submarine singing together. from BBC News - World...
Ivory Coast suspends all driving test staff as road deaths rise
Bribery and an increase in accidents mean it is high time to "clean up" the sector, the government says. from BBC News - World h...
Peruvian vaccine scandal politician gets Covid
MartÃn Vizcarra was banned from public office for allegedly getting vaccinated before his turn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDvD...
Navalny support network ordered to stop Russia-wide activities
A prosecutor moves to label the network of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny as "extremist". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Standard Life Aberdeen ditches vowels in rebrand
The firm says the change will make its brand more "dynamic", but some social media users do not agree. from BBC News - Business ...
US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case
The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
UK economy 'set to grow at fastest rate on record'
Experts forecast faster growth because of the vaccine rollout and easing of lockdown restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Mozambique gas field: Total halts work after attacks
Islamist militants have repeatedly staged attacks near the $20bn (£14.6bn) gas liquification plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gD7nMN via IFTT...
Covid-19: EU hints at summer return for US travellers
Fully vaccinated Americans might be able to visit, but the bloc has not given an exact timetable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dT...
Ingenuity Mars helicopter makes third successful flight
The US space agency's Ingenuity chopper completes its most ambitious flight yet on the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Perth ends lockdown after Covid cases contained
A snap three-day lockdown was enforced after the state's first case of community transmission in a year. from BBC News - World https:/...
India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts
The country is struggling with a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDy8Rf
Singapore and Hong Kong to open travel bubble
This will be the second major air route in the region to open after Australia and New Zealand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nj...
Oscars 2021: Nomadland, Hopkins and Kaluuya share glory
Nomadland takes three top awards, with wins for British stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Kaluuya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Singapore and Hong Kong to open travel bubble
This will be the second major air route in the region to open after Australia and New Zealand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3njNds...
Turkmenistan celebrates new holiday to honour native dog breed
The president leads celebrations of the Alabay shepherd dog - a symbol of national cultural pride. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
Catalytic converters: Demand for precious metals drives surge in thefts
There has been a surge in offences as thieves cash in on the precious metals they contain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dMNPDU...
'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system
Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government. from BBC News - World https://...
The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KniAM
Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gD7nMN
Amazon must let workers join unions 'without fear'
The union Unite issues an appeal to the online shopping giant over its UK and Ireland operations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
German opera star Christa Ludwig dies at the age of 93
The singer was closely associated with the Vienna State Opera for most of her long career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sSRW5D
Covid: Countries send aid to ease India's oxygen emergency
The UK is sending oxygen machines and ventilators while France and the US are also sending supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Oscars 2021: The railway station now a hosting venue
Union Station in Los Angeles will be one of the venues for this year's Oscars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xo0qW0
Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term
Pro-government forces are battling rebel soldiers opposed to the president, local media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S3Ar5Z ...
Treasury snubbing 'mortgage prisoners', say MPs
Some 250,000 homeowners are trapped because the Treasury sold their mortgages to unregulated firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Indonesian navy submarine found split into three on sea bed
The shattered hull of the vessel is found on the sea bed off Bali and all 53 crew are confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Man jumps through car window to stop dangerous driver in Albania
A suspect was arrested after breaking through barriers in Tirana's Skanderbeg Square. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32LsdRZ
Alber Elbaz: Fashion designer dies in Paris aged 59
He worked at some of France's best-known fashion houses and had recently launched his own label. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Alber Elbaz: Fashion designer dies in Paris aged 59
He worked at some of France's best-known fashion houses and had recently launched his own label. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sainsbury's ex-boss buys into grocery app market
Justin King has made a "substantial" investment in the owner of the Snappy Shopper app, the firm says. from BBC News - Business ...
Menstrual leave: South Korea airline ex-CEO fined for refusing time off
Under South Korean law, women can ask for a day off each month if they have painful periods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xmNdN1 ...
UFC 261: Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal to cap incredible night in Jacksonville
Kamaru Usman scores a stunning second-round knockout to finish Jorge Masvidal and retain the undisputed UFC welterweight title. from BBC N...
European Super League: 'A seismic, pivotal week in football - but game not yet over'
BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks back at a 'seismic and pivotal' launch and crash of the European Super League, and what might happe...
ICYMI: Chinese kite festival and a whale in Italy
Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3azBkt9
Social media boycott: Premier League clubs join four-day move to tackle abuse
Premier League, EFL and WSL clubs join in a four-day boycott of social media platforms in an effort to combat abuse and discrimination. fr...
FirstGroup sells US bus divisions for £3.3bn
The move comes more than a year after the transport giant first announced plans to quit North America. from BBC News - Business https://if...
India Covid: Patients dying without oxygen amid Delhi surge
Delhi hospitals run out of beds and oxygen as families struggle to save their loved ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PjX7xI
Covid: India sets another infection record as US shows concern
India reports a further 349,691 cases, as the US vows to send supplies amid an oxygen shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xq1W...
Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?
Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last. from BBC News - Business https://...
Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?
Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'
A hospital treating Covid patients in Baghdad is ablaze, after reports of an oxygen tank explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Deaths climb as India reels from deadly Covid wave
Heart-wrenching images from crematoriums across the country capture the true toll of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S5rA...
Sierra Leone: 'Covid-19 will go, we need to focus on malaria'
Dr Faso faces a daily battle to save malaria infected children from dying in this rural hospital in Sierra Leone. from BBC News - World ht...
How Armel Zola is helping people to 'stay positive' at home
The former footballer is teaching dancing in lockdown to young adults with Down's Syndrome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eswv...
Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'
Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Vebitcoin: Turkey arrests four people after cryptocurrency collapses
Four people have been arrested hours after Vebitcoin abruptly announced it was ceasing operations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
European Super League: Clubs 'cannot leave', says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez
The 12 clubs that agreed to join a new European Super League have "binding contracts" and "cannot leave", says Real Madr...
Clubs cannot leave Super League, says Perez
The 12 clubs that agreed to join a new European Super League have "binding contracts" and "cannot leave", says Real Madr...
Biden says Armenian mass killing was genocide
The statement by the US president drew an immediate rebuke from Turkey, which disputes the term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gOs...
Covid: Man arrested after infecting 22 people in Majorca
The man allegedly coughed on his colleagues and told them they would get sick, Spanish police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Vebitcoin: Turkey arrests four people after cryptocurrency collapses
Four people have been arrested hours after Vebitcoin abruptly announced it was ceasing operations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Chad after Idriss Déby: African Union urges end to military rule
After President Idriss Déby was killed by rebels, the army named his son as the new leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vhg0AJ
Nepal opens replica Dharahara Tower in Kathmandu
The Dharahara Tower, a popular tourist attraction, was badly damaged in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vhodEY
Zanzibar halts fishing as storm Jobo approaches Tanzania
Jobo is downgraded from a cyclone but heavy rains, strong winds and possible floods are forecast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gC...
US Dragon spaceship arrives at International Space Station
SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sN5UWA
Indonesian submarine sank off Bali, navy says
A scan detected the vessel at a depth of 850m, well below the survivable limit, the navy says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etdlg...
Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge
At a climate summit, President Bolsonaro had promised to boost spending and tackle deforestation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dN...
India Covid surge: Hospitals send SOS as record deaths registered
Patients are dying because of a lack of medical oxygen supplies, doctors warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dLbPXP
Covid-19: Israel records no daily deaths for the first time in 10 months
The drop in deaths is seen as a promising sign as Israel vaccinates more than 50% of its population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India Covid crisis: Did election rallies help spread virus?
Did campaigning for state elections in India help coronavirus to spread? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gAy7NS
Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms
After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'
Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate. from BBC News - World https://if...
Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness
The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her. from BBC News - World https:/...
It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?
This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dO5A...
Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vj5Nnd
US Dragon crewship launches to space station
Four astronauts leave Florida in a Dragon capsule bound for the International Space Station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32JnK2h ...
India is running out of oxygen again. This time it's much worse
Facing a rising wave of coronavirus, and record case numbers, India finds itself battling for breath. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Watch: Moment pet dog runs on to high school race track and wins relay event
Watch the moment Holly the dog joins in the final sprint of a high school relay event in Utah and crosses the line first. from BBC News - ...
Idriss Déby: Chad funeral for president killed by rebels
France's President Macron is among foreign leaders to pay their last respects to Idriss Déby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qr...
Daunte Wright funeral: As Minneapolis mourns, what next for police reform?
A historic verdict followed by a funeral - a community coping with trauma asks what happens next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ne...
US joins race to find stricken Indonesia submarine
Indonesia is trying to rescue 53 crew on board a missing submarine before their oxygen runs out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etx...
Mount Everest: Coronavirus reaches world's tallest peak
The cases are a blow to Nepal, which relies on income from Everest climbs as a source of revenue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xk...
Covid costs push government borrowing to highest since WW2
The government borrowed £303bn in the year to March, reflecting the cost of measures to support the economy. from BBC News - Business http...
Retail sales picked up ahead of lockdown easing
The impending relaxation of restrictions prompted an increase in clothing sales during March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xdT...
Covid-19: India hospital fire kills 13 amid Covid oxygen crisis
The incident comes as India's hospitals are overwhelmed by a spike in cases and oxygen shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'
The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aydyhv
Dozens injured in East Jerusalem clashes
Israeli police fire tear gas, trying to keep apart rival groups of Jewish activists and Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Three abducted Catholic clergy released in Haiti
But seven others seized earlier in April remain in captivity, with a gang demanding $1m in ransom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
US President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'
The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aydyhv via ...
Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years
The cancellation comes just three months before the Tokyo Olympics is due to go ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QQ6Vjg vi...
Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years
The cancellation comes just three months before the Tokyo Olympics is due to go ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QQ6Vjg
Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found. from BBC News - Business https://...
Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets
The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'
A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nb9...
The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site
A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 April 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nbSsuh
Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?
With foreign forces due to leave later this year, what progress have Afghans seen in their lives? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eo...
Jaguar Land Rover to suspend output due to chip shortage
Britain's biggest carmaker to suspend output at two factories because of global semiconductor shortage. from BBC News - Business https...
Sports Direct's Mike Ashley told to reinstate Jenners signs in Edinburgh
The billionaire has three months from when an enforcement notice comes into effect to reinstate the sign. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Brahim Bouhlel and Zbarbooking jailed in Morocco over video
Actor Brahim Bouhlel and influencer Zbarbooking are seen swearing at children in a viral clip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ncmei...
Sir James Dyson: From barrows to billions
One of the most high-profile businessmen in favour of Brexit, Sir James Dyson's biggest idea started with cardboard and sticky tape. f...
AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery
"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts. from BBC News - World https...
Greensill lender Credit Suisse suffers 'unacceptable' loss
Credit Suisse raises $2bn to shore up its finances as regulators widen a probe into the Swiss bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Extinction Rebellion activists smash windows at Canary Wharf HSBC
The activists say they targeted HSBC because the bank is contributing to the climate crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n7nt...
Syrian air-defence missile lands near Israeli nuclear site
Israel carries out air strikes near Damascus after a loud explosion was heard in the Dimona area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QK...
E.On compensates customers after Christmas blunder
The energy firm will pay more than £650,000 after taking payments on Christmas Eve instead of January. from BBC News - Business https://if...
European Super League Q&A: Why it failed - and will clubs try again?
BBC Sport looks at what the rise and demise of the European Super League within 48 extraordinary hours means for football. from BBC News -...
Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of
The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge. from BBC...
Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK
Sir James faced criticism in 2019 over relocating his company's global headquarters to Singapore. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK
Sir James faced criticism in 2019 over relocating his company's global headquarters to Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India Covid: Delhi high court criticises 'ridiculous' oxygen shortage
The court says it is the responsibility of the government to beg borrow or steal to ensure oxygen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals
Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative". from BBC News - Business https:...
Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals
Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative". from BBC News - World https://i...
Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'
Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tata 'sues Liberty Steel over unpaid debts'
It claims Liberty owes debts from the acquisition of Tata's speciality steels business, reports say. from BBC News - Business https://...
Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action
Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32DB...
Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'
The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
What's gone wrong with Australia's vaccine rollout?
The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Gerd: Sudan talks tough with Ethiopia over River Nile dam
Sudan seems to have sided with Egypt in its row with Ethiopia over a dam on the River Nile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dCUu3m
Afghan War: Do Americans support Biden pulling out?
As Biden prepares to extract troops, we ask three Americans with personal connections what they think. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Climate change: EU to cut CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030
The EU's climate-change goals of becoming climate neutral by 2050 will become legally binding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Russia's Putin to give key speech amid tensions with West
Tensions over Ukraine and dissident Alexei Navalny overshadow President Putin's national address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results
The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics. from BBC News - World https...
George Floyd: Family reacts to Derek Chauvin murder conviction
George Floyd's family react to the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin who knelt on Floyd's neck. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results
The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics. from BBC News - Business ht...
Scammers steal $32m from 90-year old Hong Kong woman
They told the victim they were investigating a fraud in China and needed her to transfer her funds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Chad's President Idriss Déby is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders
Chad's President Idriss Déby spent more than three decades in power and was one of Africa's longest-serving leaders. from BBC News...
TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data
The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner. from BBC News - World htt...
Netflix shares plunge amid fears coronavirus boom is over
Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
UK inflation rate rises to 0.7% in March
The cost of living was pushed higher by the increasing prices of clothes, fuel and transport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tGz...
TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data
The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner. from BBC News - Business ...
George Floyd: The murder that drove America to the brink
Activists vow their march for racial justice is only just beginning, but not everyone is on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
Ohio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl
The shooting in Columbus happened as police were responding to an attempted stabbing call, media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Netflix: Shares plunge as subscribers switch off
Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?
Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?
Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
US jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of all counts
Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of African-American George Floyd for over nine minutes last May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tDZ...
Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty
Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
India Covid-19 second wave: Shortage of oxygen, beds and even cremation slots
A deadly second wave has overrun hospitals and crematoriums in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P9gRnK
Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid
Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead
President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die. from BBC News - Worl...
Idriss Déby: Chad's future rocked by president's battlefield death
In power for 30 years, Idriss Déby's death leaves huge uncertainties at the heart of government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees
The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QbX...
Aldi brings back Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake for charity
Aldi's controversial cake is the subject of legal action by M&S, which alleges copyright infringement. from BBC News - Business ht...
Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers
A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
European Super League: 'We want to save football' says chairman Perez
European Super League chairman Florentino Perez says "football has to change". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7CPsh
Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries
Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says. from BBC News - World https://i...
Super League will 'save football' - Real president
The European Super League has been created "to save football", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. from BBC News - Worl...
UK jobs market 'remains subdued'
The unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months to February, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32u6IVH...
Primark sees sales surge as lockdown relaxed
The retailer says the number of people in its stores in England and Wales is back to pre-pandemic levels. from BBC News - Business https:/...
European Super League: What happens next?
BBC Sport looks at the seismic impact of the European Super League announcement and what may happen next. from BBC News - World https://if...
Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v1EUnQ
Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom
This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
New Zealand airport worker tests positive day after bubble opens
Flights with Australia will not be suspended as there appears to be no link to the travel bubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3al...
Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'
Officials say Brian Sicknick died after suffering two strokes, a day after being confronted by rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India to start vaccinating all adults over 18 amid surge in infections
Amid a surge in cases, all residents in the country over 18 will be eligible for the Covid jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKF...
Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93
Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QFt...
James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer
The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QgByyC
Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state
With a population larger than Brazil, an Indian state struggles to cope as Covid-19 sweeps through it. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Car insurance sees biggest price drop in six years
The average cost of car insurance has fallen by £87 in 12 months, according to new data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32xRBdG ...
Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech
The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
Germany conservatives: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race
Armin Laschet looks certain to be the centre-right's choice for chancellor in September's elections. from BBC News - World https:/...
Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven
After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son
A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children's sexuality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aqnd...
Derek Chauvin trial: Key moments from 14 days of testimony
Watch the most critical exchanges from 14 days of testimony at the trial over the death of George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How a bicycle tripled one woman's income
"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight
The space agency is celebrating the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Shoppers making 'revenge purchases' flock back to High Street
Shoppers flocked back to the High Street last week to treat themselves after non-essential stores reopened. from BBC News - Business https...
Bank of England to consider digital money plan
The Bank and the Treasury set up a taskforce to examine how a central bank digital currency would work. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat
One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas. from BBC News - World https://...
Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor
For the first time, the German Greens have announced a candidate to run in Germany's federal vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Russia moves ailing Putin critic Navalny to prison hospital
The prominent Putin critic has been on hunger strike for 20 days, demanding to see his own doctor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid
The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Australia New Zealand bubble: Emotional families reunite as quarantine-free travel begins
The first flight, from Sydney to Auckland, carried thrilled travellers to reunite with loved ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q...
HSBC boss Noel Quinn scraps executive floor at London HQ
Bank chief Noel Quinn says the "new reality of life" is people will not be in the office five days a week. from BBC News - Busin...
India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge
With record daily spikes all last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Egypt's second deadly rail accident in a month kills 11
Eleven people were killed and 98 injured when four carriages of a train derailed north of Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RMS...
Spain dismantles workshop making 3D-printed weapons
The raid in Tenerife unearthed gun parts and manuals on guerrilla warfare, police say, from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3wmdh
The 'ghostbusters' who are helping tackle climate change
Meet the teams who track down and destroy hidden sources of greenhouse gases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QBrb8a
Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision
Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand
The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Byron Bay: Calls for Netflix boycott over reality show plans
Plans for the reality show featuring "hot Instagrammers" has sparked anger in the coastal community. from BBC News - World https...
Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?
Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability. from BBC News - World https://if...
Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?
Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand
The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Time: A love story coloured by incarceration
Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How product placements may soon be added to classic films
Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally. from BBC News - World https...
Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?
Surplus vaccine doses are piling up in some countries while others say they are not getting enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Russia will face 'consequences' if Navalny dies - US
International concern grows after doctors for the jailed Putin critic say he needs urgent medical help. from BBC News - World https://ift....
France kidnapping: Girl found with mother accused of ordering abduction
The mother, who is accused of ordering the abduction, and the girl were found in an abandoned factory. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
European Super League: Uefa furious at 11 major clubs signing up to breakaway plans
Senior Uefa figures are furious that 11 major European clubs, including five from England, have signed up to a breakaway European Super Leag...
ICYMI: Underwater tango, a cosmo-panda and happy penguins
Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ty6Cbm
Table Mountain fire 'burns out of control' in Cape Town
The blaze has so far destroyed part of a cafe at the Rhodes Memorial above the city of Cape Town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32s...
Salisbury poisoning suspects 'linked to Czech blast'
The Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats after linking the operatives to a 2014 explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q5f...
Indianapolis gunman bought rifles despite earlier gun confiscation
Brandon Hole legally bought two rifles despite having had a gun confiscated by police months before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Leon: Billionaire Issa brothers buy fast food chain
The Issa brothers have bought the British fast food chain Leon, which has more than 70 sites. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QcZ...
Putin critic Navalny 'will not be allowed to die in prison'
Russia's ambassador to the UK says opposition leader Alexei Navalny's medical treatment will be "taken care of". from BB...
Plane ditches in ocean during Florida airshow
The World War Two-era aircraft made an emergency landing in shallow water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n8SinD
Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity
Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39C...
Syria to hold election in May after years of war
The vote is expected to pave the way for President Bashar al-Assad to serve another seven-year term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Charles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies
Charles Geschke set up Adobe in 1982, giving the world the ubiquitous PDF technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3v0FeTP via...
Reopening: Prime minister 'must stick to hospitality roadmap'
Leaders of the UK's biggest hospitality firms sign an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Business https://if...
How cancer put me off joining Amazon union
Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QzOY...
Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
China and US pledge climate change commitment
The US and China announced actions to tackle climate change following meetings in Shanghai last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
How cancer put me off joining Amazon union
Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QzOYW4 ...
India's first 'intimacy coordinator' helps choreograph sex on screen
Aastha Khanna's job is to ensure safety during scenes involving simulated sex, nudity and sexual violence. from BBC News - World https...
JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful
The author of the bestselling Hillbilly Elegy is being courted by Republicans for a Senate run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qu8y...
Sindi van Zyl: The 'people's doctor' who revealed her own struggles
South Africans are mourning Dr Sindi van Zyl who helped thousands through her social media work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYi...
Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims
Misleading videos were aired on Russian TV claiming to show the arrival of US tanks and planes in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://i...
Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis
The country struggling to contain a Covid-19 surge faces a possible explosion of poverty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dttPWG
Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qb...
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x4qW6x
The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel
Students in one of the world's most expensive cities get stunning views of Zurich in a former business hotel. from BBC News - World ht...
Indianapolis FedEx shooting: Who were the eight victims?
Four of the eight who died at a FedEx warehouse were members of the Sikh community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QfcvMa
Liam Scarlett: Former Royal Ballet choreographer dies at 35
The internationally-known former Royal Ballet dancer had faced allegations of sexual misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RAE...
Putin critic Navalny could 'die within days', say doctors
Alexei Navalny is on day 18 of a hunger strike over his medical treatment in a Russian jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ghSbV4 ...
Iran nuclear: State TV names suspect in Natanz attack
State TV alleges Reza Karimi fled Iran before the blast, which damaged its Natanz nuclear plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dsd...
Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide
It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate". from BBC News - World https...
Philippines: Giant clam shells worth $25m seized in raid
The 200-tonne seizure is one of the largest ever hauls of the endangered species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTyrZr
Brazil 'needs $10bn to reach zero emissions' says minister
Brazil is also seeking aid from the US in return for protecting the Amazon rainforest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RDhtml
Facebook board delays decision about Trump's possible return
Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - World http...
On the front line in eastern Ukraine
The BBC's Jonah Fisher reports from the front line between soldiers and separatists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dpCr0H
Sputnik V: How Russia's Covid vaccine is dividing Europe
The vaccine has not yet been approved by Europe's medicines agency but orders are piling in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x2r...
20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?
The BBC's Frank Gardner asks the awkward question about a war with an astronomical human cost. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
India's Kumbh festival attracts big crowds amid devastating second Covid wave
'I left everything to God', says one devotee who attended the festival amid a devastating second wave. from BBC News - World https...
Why IS involvement in Mozambique is exaggerated
The militants claiming of a recent attack got publicity but they may not have actually been behind it. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nepal fires: 'We saw huge flames coming towards our garden’
This year’s wildfire season in Nepal has been worse than usual with more fires, burning longer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q1LU...
Hijab regulations: Two women's experience
Nadya and Emna live 12,000 km away from each other but both have been told what they can and can’t wear. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Archegos collapse costs Morgan Stanley $911m
US investment bank Morgan Stanley's lending to the collapsed hedge fund cost it nearly $1bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight
Researchers hope their "ultra-white" paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings. from BBC News - World https://...
Footballer and family robbed at home in Italy
Roma defender Chris Smalling and his family were victims of an armed robbery at their home in the early hours of Friday. from BBC News - W...
Ocado in self-driving vans push with £10m stake in Oxbotica
The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q8a3XV via IFT...
TB Joshua: YouTube blocks Nigerian preacher over gay cure claim
TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Indianapolis mass shooting: 'Emotions are very high' after shooting at FedEx facility
A police spokesperson said "emotions are very high" following the late night shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ay3...
Hammerson: Shopping centre giant slashes rents in revival bid
Hammerson, whose centres include the Bullring and Brent Cross, is "resetting rents to more affordable levels". from BBC News - B...
Colin the Caterpillar cake row: Judge Rinder gives his verdict
Marks & Spencer has begun legal action against Aldi, arguing the retailer's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake infringes its Colin the Ca...
Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to one year for pro-democracy protests
Jimmy Lai, the owner of Hong Kong’s last opposition newspaper, is a fierce critic of Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x1DPxZ...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal forward treated in hospital for malaria
Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been treated in hospital after he contracted malaria while on international duty with Gabon. ...
Indianapolis mass shooting: Eight dead at FedEx facility
Many people are injured as a gunman opens fire at a FedEx facility before taking his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uUrut...
Gnome shortage: Lockdown and Suez canal blockage blamed
A garden centre "boom" coupled with supply chain delays are making the ornaments hard to come by. from BBC News - Business https...
Brexit: Euro MPs' vote bolsters EU-UK trade deal
The key Brexit trade deal now stands a better chance of being ratified in Brussels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tsCgY4 via I...
Titanic: Searching for the 'missing' Chinese survivors
When the Titanic sank, six Chinese men were rescued - but their ordeal didn't end there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tnoi9P ...
China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback
The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown from BBC News - World https://i...
China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback
The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown from BBC News - Business https:...
Citigroup to exit consumer banking in 13 markets
The US banking group will shut down its retail operations in countries including China and India. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Chile sees Covid surge despite vaccination success
The country's vaccination rollout is one of the fastest in the world, so why are Covid cases surging? from BBC News - World https://if...
Jimmy Lai: The Hong Kong billionaire risking it all by speaking out
Opposition newspaper owner Jimmy Lai was arrested under Hong Kong's new national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
India's desperate Covid-19 patients turn to black market for drugs
Amid a punishing third wave, people across India are finding drugs, oxygen and beds in short supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers
Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djI...
How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town
Issues of race were rarely discussed in Decorah, until a death 160 miles away changed everything. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dk...
Why Aboriginal people are still dying in police custody
Australia holds a dismal record on indigenous deaths in custody despite decades of calls for change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China 'can save $1.6 trillion by scrapping coal', report says
Beijing must close 588 coal-fired power plants in a decade to meet climate pledges, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OR7...
Macron visits Notre Dame two years after fire
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks of the "collective pride" of the reconstruction efforts. from BBC News - World https://i...
Google Earth time-lapse feature winds clock back 37 years
Google says evidence of melting glaciers and deforestation will raise awareness of climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
France urges citizens to leave Pakistan amid anti-French protests
An email from the French embassy warns of "serious threats" after anti-blasphemy protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kanye West's $1m Yeezy shoes are 'most valuable to go on auction'
Kanye West debuted the iconic shoes, now worth an estimated $1m, on stage at the 2008 Grammys. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x67ne...
Sanjeev Gupta's firm says it did nothing wrong over Covid loans
The company behind the UK's Liberty Steel says it did nothing wrong when seeking government funds. from BBC News - Business https://if...
M&S begins legal action against Aldi over Colin the Caterpillar cake
A High Court claim by the retailer argues its rival's Cuthbert the Caterpillar infringes its trademark. from BBC News - Business https...
Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans
A campaign group claims the "image-obsessed" platform is dangerous for children's health and privacy. from BBC News - World ...
Texas students disciplined over 'slave trade game'
Parents are outraged after high school students set up a group chat assigning prices to their black peers. from BBC News - World https://i...
Mystery tree beast turns out to be croissant
Polish animal welfare officers responding to a call discover the creature is in fact a pastry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3smTPY...
Why Australia is in hysterics over a 'navy twerking' dance
Dancers in hotpants at a military event have sparked a heated debate about women, sex and power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3af2...
Deliveroo sees orders and sales more than double in first quarter
The food delivery firm says it cannot tell how much the recent growth is due to the impact of lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content
Some users said they were offered "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" by the search feature. from BBC News - World h...
Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression
A study of 59 people compared the drug with a conventional antidepressant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32imUZY
US poised to impose sanctions Russia for cyber-attacks
The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
US poised to sanction Russia for cyber-attacks
The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
The woman building HSBC's 3,000 roaming banker army
The bank has already recruited hundreds for an ambitious venture in China as it pivots towards Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Matchbox cars get green makeover in eco drive
The toymaker is launching new toy cars based on electric models and making some from recycled materials. from BBC News - Business https://...
India coronavirus second wave: ‘A Covid tsunami we had never seen before’
India's cases plummeted earlier this year, but are now on the rise again. What happened? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3acaoPY ...
St Vincent volcano: UN warns humanitarian crisis will last months
Thousands have fled their homes on the island of St Vincent as a volcano continues to erupt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x4ZdTp ...
Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban
A BBC team meets the Taliban, a group that clearly sees itself as Afghanistan's government-in-waiting. from BBC News - World https://i...
Why Russia may not be planning invasion Ukraine fears
President Biden's proposal for a summit with Russia's leader means the risk of an escalation has faded. from BBC News - World http...
Is Alibaba's fate a warning to China’s tech giants?
Alibaba’s run-in with Chinese regulators has made things tense for its other technology giants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QnwO...
Omegle: 'I'm being used as sex-baiting bot' on video chat site
A user of video chat site Omegle says he was paired with a video bot of himself performing sexual acts. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint
Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3abf8pb ...
Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim
The Ever Given's insurers call Egypt's claim "extraordinarily large" and "largely unsupported". from BBC News ...
Niger school blaze: Trapped children die in Niamey
The fire in Niamey engulfed straw classrooms and those in the nursery could not escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wVvQCz
St Vincent volcano: Island covered in layer of grey as La Soufriere erupts
La Soufriere, on the island of St Vincent, has been erupting for the past five days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wO69nH
Hundreds test positive for Covid at Hindu festival
This comes a day after more than three million Hindus visited the festival as India's cases soar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Louisiana ship capsize: Search for survivors from 'lift' vessel
Rescuers have so far saved six of the commercial ship's reported 18 crew members from the water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chinese man kidnapped and killed in elaborate body swap scheme
The victim was used as a replacement for another corpse, whose family wanted to avoid a burial ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tesco counts cost of Covid trading as profits drop
The UK's largest supermarket saw full-year sales soar but the pandemic hit its bottom line. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d...
James Dyson says Brexit has given him 'freedom'
Sir James Dyson defends moving his firm's headquarters to Singapore and says Dyson is a British firm. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Easyjet marks losses but ready for summer 'ramp up'
The airline said it expects a pre-tax loss between £690-730m in the six months to 31 March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mJ1s9...
Toshiba president steps down amid $20bn buyout bid
Nobuaki Kurumatani is leaving after the firm received an offer from his former employer, CVC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dXw...
Afghans face pivotal moment as US prepares to 'close the book'
Could the US decision to pull its troops from Afghanistan by 11 September lead to civil war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggedYe ...
Neighbours: Actress Sharon Johal also alleges racism on soap
Sharon Johal says she faced taunts and mockery of her Indian background from other castmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7HbJW...
NZ to launch world-first climate change rules
New Zealand is bringing in a law to force its financial firms to report on climate-related risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
NZ to launch world-first climate change rules
New Zealand is bringing in a law to force its financial firms to report on climate-related risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e4...
Grab set for $40bn valuation in US share listing
The Singapore-based firm started as a ride-hailing company and has since expanded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sgnbHk
US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit
US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Iran nuclear deal: Shadow of sabotage hangs over critical talks
An attack on Iran's key nuclear site has just complicated efforts to save the frayed accord. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uNv...
Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity'
A leading doctor describes it as the "only explanation" for cases falling as restrictions are eased. from BBC News - World https...
Why $30m didn't protect Nigerian pupils after Chibok
The 2014 student abductions led to a plan backed by the UK but little has come of it seven years on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why 'stay-at-home parent' is a job title
LinkedIn now gives parents a way to reflect a career gap. Can it help the return-to-work challenge? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The student loan bubble 'is going to burst'
Cancelling student debt was once a fringe idea in the US, but it's become increasingly mainstream. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Daunte Wright shooting: Dozens arrested in fresh unrest in Minnesota
The clashes come as police say Daunte Wright, 20, died after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Brazil coronavirus: Inside the crisis
Research suggests more than half of patients being treated in intensive care last month were under 40. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Greensill: Labour to press ministers over Cameron lobbying
The former prime minister has been criticised for lobbying on behalf of Greensill Capital. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ONHI8K...
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agree joint custody after divorce
US reality star Kim Kardashian married rapper Kanye West in 2014 but filed for divorce in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: Return to normality won't be a light switch moment, says Fauci
Dr Anthony Fauci, the top Covid adviser in the US, says a return to normality will be gradual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sffkd...
Defence giant Babcock International to cut 1,000 jobs
The government contractor also expects a "significant" £1.7bn write-off as part of a company review. from BBC News - Business ht...
Goldmans backs office life with Birmingham tech hub
The investment bank is creating a new Midlands outpost which will eventually employ up to 500 staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
UK economy grew slightly in February
The economy "showed some improvement" as it grew 0.4% in February, according to official figures. from BBC News - Business https...
Lockdown lifting in Liverpool: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'
Excitement, relief and cocktails flowed as bars and non-essential shops reopened in Liverpool. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a6...
Taiwan: 'Record number' of China jets enter airspace
Beijing sends 25 military aircraft into Taiwan as the US warns against an 'increasingly aggressive' China. from BBC News - World h...
Gruppe S: German far-right group on trial for 'terror plot'
The 12 men are accused of planning attacks on migrants, Muslims and politicians in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dhzHm1
Sputnik V: What we know about India's Covid-19 vaccines
Russia's Sputnik V is deemed to be safe and works in a way similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean
Most experts say it's a normal and safe practice but environmentalists and locals are not happy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem'
The so-called “polluter elite” must change their lifestyles to tackle climate change, a report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus
As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure
The overhaul will force the Alibaba-backed group to become a financial holding firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uPYbZt via ...
George Floyd death: The prosecution's case against Derek Chauvin
Over 11 days of testimony, we heard from eyewitnesses, fellow police officers and medical experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn
The Middle East foes are engaged in brinkmanship on several fronts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dWo42N
Myanmar coup: The people shot dead since the protests began
Hundreds have been killed since February. Now, their families are telling their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Rr4Pqt
Somaliland and Taiwan: Two territories with few friends but each other
Taiwan and Somaliland are basically fully functioning territories but neither is recognised internationally. from BBC News - World https:/...
The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic
Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wSAG...
Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus
As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The anti-vax movement targeting German children
An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Cyber-firm Darktrace eyes '£3bn' London share listing
Boss Poppy Gustafsson says London is a "logical choice" despite Deliveroo's flop flotation. from BBC News - Business https:/...
France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights
MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3daEDZz via...
France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights
MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daEDZz
Police officer who pepper-sprayed US Army soldier fired
The black army lieutenant filed a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after a traffic stop turned violent. from BBC News - World htt...
Shoppers rush back as High Streets reopen in England and Wales
Footfall more than trebles as queues form outside branches of Primark, JD Sports and TK Maxx. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mLV...
Brewdog reveals plans for beer-themed hotel in Edinburgh
The Scottish firm says the Doghouse-branded boutique hotel will be in a former school in Market Street. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Neighbours star Nicola Charles claims cast members tried to get her deported
British actress Nicola Charles alleges that two co-stars contacted Australia's immigration service. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Joseph Siravo: The Sopranos and Jersey Boys star dies aged 64
Tributes have been paid to the actor, who played mobster Tony Soprano's father Johnny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wLuoTn
Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site
Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. from BBC News - World https://...
Protests near Minneapolis after black man shot dead by police
Police fire tear gas at demonstrators after a black man was fatally shot during a traffic stop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCtn...
Prince Philip: The Vanuatu tribes mourning the death of their 'god'
As Britain grieves his death, so do some Pacific tribespeople who revere him as a spiritual figure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Haridwar: Crowds surging at India's Kumbh Mela amid deadly Covid wave
Tens of thousands are participating in Kumbh Mela even as India records its highest-ever Covid spike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Guillermo Lasso: Conservative ex-banker elected Ecuador president
Guillermo Lasso, 65, has vowed to attract foreign investment and break away from leftist policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
St Vincent volcano: Eruptions likely in coming days, experts warn
The Caribbean island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash after the La Soufrière volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chinese official says local vaccines 'don't have high protection rates'
However he later appeared to backtrack, saying his comments were a "complete misunderstanding". from BBC News - World https://if...
Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change
China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wOQio...
Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change
China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wOQioD
Homebase to put mini-garden centres at Next stores
As non-essential retail reopens in England the DIY chain is testing new strategies to reach customers. from BBC News - Business https://if...
England Covid lockdown eases: PM warns people to 'behave responsibly'
Pub gardens, gyms and hairdressers are reopening as part of England's latest step out of lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space
The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis
A Pissarro painting is the focus of a custody battle involving a Holocaust survivor and a US museum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists
Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCU0gB
Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'
Three women who share Kamala Harris' mixed parentage open up about balancing the two sides of their lives. from BBC News - World https...
Post Office could offer sub-postmasters a share in profits
Chief executive Nick Read wants the network to operate on "partnership of equals" basis from 2025. from BBC News - Business http...
Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims
Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uE...
Iran nuclear: 'Incident' at underground Natanz facility
An electrical fault is reported at the Natanz site where advanced uranium centrifuges were unveiled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New Christ statue in Brazil's Encantado to be taller than Rio's
A head and outstretched arms have been added to Christ the Protector in the southern city of Encantado. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Jordan royal family pictured together following 'royal rift'
They appear in public a week after Prince Hamzah was accused of plotting to destabilise the kingdom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US army officer sues police over violent traffic stop
A black army lieutenant files a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after being pepper-sprayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Elephant calf rescued from bottom of well in India
An elephant calf has been rescued from the bottom of a dug well in India's Odisha state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PSAeBP ...
Chad presidential election: Voters head to the polls amid a boycott
Turnout is unclear in the vote boycotted by opposition candidates over brutality against protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sydney remembers Prince Philip: ‘We feel more connected now’
More than 500 people attended a church service in Sydney, Australia, where Prince Philip was remembered. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US soldier faces guns and pepper spray in traffic stop
A black army lieutenant is suing police after he was pulled over by two officers in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dNUvjW...
Covid: Pubs reopening but some 'may not survive'
Landlords get ready to reopen but some say lockdown restrictions may put them at risk of closure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
St Vincent volcano: Power cuts after another 'explosive event'
Monitors report another "explosive event" at a volcano on the now ash-covered Caribbean island of St Vincent. from BBC News - Wo...
Benin elections: The fight for a democratic future
Several opposition leaders are barred from Sunday's poll in a country once seen as a model for Africa. from BBC News - World https://i...
Cyclone Seroja: Western Australia braces as category two storm nears
Officials warn of a threat to lives as the tropical storm approaches Western Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s61sSn
How Prince Philip's death was reported worldwide
Media outlets around the globe break the news of the Duke of Edinburgh's death, aged 99. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sb9NnY ...
Joe Biden: Could his tax plan affect US investment in Ireland?
US investment in Ireland could dry up if President Biden leads a major change to global tax rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Serpent star Tahar Rahim on Bafta awards nomination
Tahar Rahim has been nominated for his part in The Mauritanian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dP9om1
China mine rescue: Crews race to free trapped workers in Xinjiang
Twenty-one people are trapped underground after a coal mine flooded in the Xinjiang region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OCLHoq
Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits
Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3t90pCI via IFTTT
Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses
The world's biggest inoculation drive aims to cover 250 million people by July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OcL3hp
Covid: Shoppers 'must respect staff' when retail reopens
People are urged to be considerate when non-essential retail rules ease in England and Wales on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 years
The iconic supermarket on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow first opened its doors 120 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate
Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now. from BBC News - World http...
‘I can’t wait to go shopping again, it's been ages’
Some are eager to hit the High Street when non-essential shops reopen on Monday - but others remain wary. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Lockdown eases: How we fit bras at a social distance
Bravissimo's Leanne Cahill explains how her shops will work when they reopen after lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Ecuador picks president under the shadow of Covid
The young left-wing candidate Andrés Arauz faces pro-market former banker Guillermo Lasso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323mbvF
Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggs
Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Myanmar: 'Dozens dead' in military crackdown in Bago
Activists say more than 80 people were killed in the city of Bago in protests against the military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ash falls like snow after St Vincent volcano eruption
Huge plumes of smoke filled the sky above the Caribbean island, forcing thousands from their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Giorgos Karaivaz: Veteran crime journalist shot dead in Greece
Giorgos Karaivaz was shot with a silenced weapon by two men on a moped outside his home in Athens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Saint Vincent volcano: Island awakes to ash and sulphur smell
Inhabitants of St Vincent wake up to "extremely heavy ash fall" after the La Soufrière volcano erupted. from BBC News - World ht...
Covid: Over 100 Paris restaurant diners fined for violating rules
More than 100 diners at a Paris restaurant are fined and the manager arrested for violating Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World http...
Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGArIS
Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wGArIS ...
Prince Philip: Biden, Ardern and other world leaders pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
Joe Biden called the duke "a heck of a guy", while Jacinda Ardern highlighted his awards scheme. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: WHO chief criticises 'shocking' global vaccine divide
Supply deals between wealthy nations risk worsening vaccine inequality, the health body says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3gfJi...
Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence
India is the closest refuge for Myanmar nationals fleeing violence following February's military coup. from BBC News - World https://i...
South African artists struggle with Covid theatre closures
The permanent closure of a top venue symbolises the struggle many performers are facing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/321deTB
From 'Porky' to goalie: Peru's presidential candidates
Eighteen presidential candidates are trying to convince Peruvians tired of politics to vote for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Antiretrovirals: Plight of HIV patients over ARV drug shortage in Kenya
A tax dispute has led to a shortage of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs and HIV testing kits in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fWD...
Greta Thunberg: I don't think I'll be going to COP26
She told the BBC she was concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on attendance at COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ocean noise: Study to measure the oceans' 'year of quiet'
Marine scientists set out to study the 'year of the quiet ocean' following the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fWf...
Home movers have a spring in their step, says the Halifax
The stamp duty holiday extension led to a "resurgence" in the housing market in March, the Halifax says. from BBC News - Busines...
'Lost golden city' found in Egypt reveals lives of ancient pharaohs
The city near Luxor has been hailed as one of the most important finds since Tutankhamun's tomb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
North Korea: Kim Jong-un warns of 'difficult' crisis
Human rights groups say the country is facing dire food shortages and economic instability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wDDMbD
Taiwan drought helps man retrieve phone dropped in lake a year ago
Taiwan is suffering from its worst drought in decades, but one man has found a silver lining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39SDALJ...
US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer groups
President Biden's actions continue US moves to make it harder for China to obtain its technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
South Korea says tanker and captain detained in Iran released
Iran seized the ship in January near the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
Covid: Australia faces vaccine delays after changing AstraZeneca advice
It is now advising Australians aged under 50 to get another vaccine, causing concerns over supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Amazon holds early lead in historic union election
Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sYPYS2 ...
'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Coronavirus: Cost of testing 'is too much for people to travel'
The government cannot yet confirm whether international travel could resume in May. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uBsjHW via I...
Amazon holds early lead in historic union election
Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sYPY...
Down's syndrome: 'Having a job makes me feel safe'
Only 5.6% of adults with learning disabilities were in full-time employment last year, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://if...
'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Are pay-by-the-minute booths the future of work?
A Singapore-based firm has come up with a useful alternative when working from home is inconvenient. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Covid-19: Why have deaths soared in Brazil?
President Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and resisted lockdowns but now faces a major crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Deep sea mining to help make electric vehicles
Many companies want to exploit deep sea minerals but campaigners warn it could damage fragile ecosystems. from BBC News - World https://if...
Sexual health: 'I can't tell my mum I'm having sex'
In conservative Singapore, start-ups are giving people discreet access to sexual health products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q6...
Markus Söder: Star Trek fan who could boldly go and lead Germany
A veteran Bavarian leader is tipped to run for chancellor as the Merkel era ends this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mzR44u
How US history explains vaccine passport scepticism
Yellow fever, slavery and distrust of government all contributed to resistance to official checks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u...
Is Netflix's Seaspiracy film right about fishing damaging oceans?
Are the activities of the fishing industry destroying the world's oceans as a new film suggests? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Myanmar's ex-ambassador locked out of embassy
Kyaw Zwar Minn spent Wednesday night asleep in his car outside the embassy, saying the military attaché locked him out. from BBC News - Wo...
Turkey blames EU in 'sofagate' diplomatic spat
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was left standing when meeting Turkey's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?
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Neighbours: Independent review launched over racism claims
Fremantle Media, which produces the Australian soap, said it did not tolerate discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fP8JDT...
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