Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists
Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. from BBC News - World ...
Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda
Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Japan election: Ruling LDP set for reduced majority - polls
Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house. from BBC News - World https://...
ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers
A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Yemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb
The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can
Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change. from BBC News - World...
'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93
Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bw...
G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit
The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y1D2AB...
G20: World leaders agree to historic corporate tax deal
Leaders at the G20 in Rome endorse a proposal that sets a minimum tax rate of 15% on big businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
COP26: 'Moment of truth' as world meets for climate summit
COP26 begins in Glasgow, amid dire warnings for the future if urgent climate action is not taken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bt...
JCB signs green hydrogen deal worth billions
JCB will take 10% of the green hydrogen made by Australian mining company Fortescue Future Industries. from BBC News - Business https://if...
‘As a child I saw the plane crash that killed my sisters'
Harriet was waving her sisters off when the plane left the runway and burned. Now she's finding others linked to the tragedy. from BBC...
The white student braving racial politics in South Africa
Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Can COP26 really save the planet?
Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Climate change: What's it like living in a place where it's 50C?
The BBC has spoken to people around the world about how extreme heat is changing their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CqHtE5...
COP26: What effect does methane have on climate change? And more questions
BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift....
COP26: How Glasgow is hosting world leaders
About 120 world leaders from US President Joe Biden to the prime minister of Andorra will be in Glasgow for COP26. from BBC News - World h...
Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting
In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Israeli woman jailed three times for refusing to join the army
Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
A lifetime with the Yanomami people of the Amazon
The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCj2ou
How the Taliban takeover changed my life
From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BoWzIU
The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir
This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bs...
Indian PM Narendra Modi invites Pope for visit
The invitation is a significant turnaround, after negotiations for a papal visit collapsed in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico
Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gx9egR
T20 World Cup: The toxic trolling of India's cricket stars
As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media. from BBC News - World htt...
G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet
The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3brzyue...
Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic
The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3br...
The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves
A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album. from BBC News -...
Covid-19 origins may never be known, US intelligence agencies say
But US agencies say the virus, first identified in China, was not developed as a biological weapon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Facebook's metamorphosis - will it work?
Will Mark Zuckerberg's bet on a new name and the metaverse succeed? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BxcvZE via IFTTT
Marshall 'Major' Taylor: The first black American world champion & his fight to the top
Marshall 'Major' Taylor was the first black American to become a world champion, in 1899. This is his largely forgotten story. fro...
The 17-year-old making films fun for deaf children
Mariella, 17, made an app during lockdown that's helping some kids enjoy films for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
COP26: What do the poorest countries want from climate summit?
Rich countries will get most of the attention, but developing countries are on climate change's front line. from BBC News - World http...
Canada challenges compensation order for indigenous children
The Trudeau government opposes the court order to pay C$40,000 to each indigenous child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nJCqZ5
Week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cv3p0K
La Palma: Living with lava
Residents on the Spanish island share how Cumbre Vieja's eruption has changed their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0cBI...
The viral basketball star changing views on Muslim women in sport
Viral basketball sensation Jamad Fiin's videos have racked up millions of views online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w07nfj
COP26: African climate activists' message to world leaders
Young climate activists from Africa share their message to world leaders at COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZtxgYV
California condors: Virgin births discovered in critically endangered birds
Scientists discover California condors can give birth without any male genetic DNA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XW7axd
Saudi Arabia expels Lebanon ambassador amid Yemen row
The kingdom is also recalling its envoy from Beirut over "insulting" remarks by a Lebanese minister. from BBC News - World https...
Fetty Wap: US rapper charged with drug trafficking
The artist was arrested at a stadium in New York City before his concert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BuL1nv
Dramatic footage shows tornado cut across Texas highway
The twister flung trees and cars into the air and affected 100 homes, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vX78C2
Greta Thunberg: Activist calls on banks to stop funding climate 'destruction'
The Swedish campaigner is in the UK to take part in protests ahead of next week's COP26 conference. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Palestinian groups branded terrorists by Israel say they are being silenced
Six human rights groups outlawed by Israel say they are being silenced and want the ban removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOT...
The moment Facebook became Meta
Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZH...
Squid Game cryptocurrency soars 2300% in first few days
The popular Netflix show has now spawned its new cryptocurrency - and its soaring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Br0zsz via IF...
COP26: Arnold Schwarzenegger angered by world leaders' climate policies
The Terminator actor also says reducing meat intake does not have to mean sacrificing something. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bl9...
COP26: Four numbers that set the stage for climate change negotiations
The Queen cancelling her appearance and a climate pledge delayed - what do they mean for COP26? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bl6d...
Climate Change: What are the big polluters doing to cut carbon emissions?
The top CO2-producing nations all have plans to tackle global warming - but what progress are they making? from BBC News - World https://i...
Biden lands in Europe with domestic spending plans in limbo
The US president is attending two summits, while his $2.75tn (£2tn) spending plans are up in the air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Andrew Cuomo: Ex-NY governor accused of groping in court filing
The criminal complaint alleges the ex-NY governor forcibly touched a woman at the governor's mansion. from BBC News - World https://if...
Inside the controversial US gunshot-detection firm
BBC News has been given access to ShotSpotter, the controversial US technology company that detects gunshots. from BBC News - World https:...
Two US neo-Nazis from 'the Base' jailed for terrorist plot
The sentence comes as part of a federal government crackdown on violent white nationalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bnjmoj
Indonesia calls for vaccine equity after Covid toll
In an exclusive interview, President Joko Widodo urges rich countries to share their vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/315NLe...
Europe's floods: Lessons from German tragedy
Recriminations have followed the July floods and the alleged failure to alert residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZyV0uQ
The Taliban’s secretive war against IS
Jalalabad is the frontline in murky and bloody battle between two groups, and the death toll is rising. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Mikheil Saakashvili: Hunger-striking ex-leader rattles Georgia from jail
Mikheil Saakashvili was president, but is now in prison as the government tries to silence him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Es9j...
Why the vending machine is making a comeback
From milkshakes to pizzas, new vending machines are selling an expanding range of products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BqhHOM
Ethiopia food crisis: Why does PM have a problem with wheat aid?
Ethiopia has been increasing its wheat production, but this is yet to catch up with growing wheat demand. from BBC News - World https://if...
Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 October 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bs03dH
Japan election: Why the ruling party keeps winning
As Sunday's polls approach, we look at why it is so difficult to defeat the ruling party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XSrhfI...
Amazon to pay billions to prevent Christmas shortages
The online retail giant said it would take steps to "minimise the impact" of supply chain issues. from BBC News - Business https...
The British twins who set up a black-founded $1bn 'unicorn'
Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham built tech firm Marshmallow during their 20s - it's now worth $1bn. from BBC News - Business https://...
How the pandemic made us more adventurous drinkers
Sales of more unusual drinks have soared since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31a88az via IFTTT
Climate change: Major US oil companies face grilling by Congress
House Democrats accuse major oil companies of misleading the public for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31gkvSB
Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand
The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GuSfeU
Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand
The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GuSfeU via IFTTT
China rations diesel amid fuel shortages
It is likely to contribute to the global supply chain crisis and inflation, analysts told the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p...
Sitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity
A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZqeH...
Helping Chinatown's elderly during the pandemic
A volunteer army is delivering hundreds of meals to elderly East-Asians in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ByLx45
Households face £3,000 hit after Budget measures, warns think tank
Households will pay £3,000 more tax a year as a result of measures taken by Boris Johnson's government. from BBC News - Business https...
Budget 2021: There has been a shift in Tory philosophy - minister
The government says it makes no apologies for big spending increases unveiled in the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nEdz...
Climate change: Polls shows rising demand for government action
Ahead of COP26, a BBC World Service poll finds growing support for strong political leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zwoh...
ICC T20 World Cup: India arrests Muslims for cheering Pakistan cricket team
Several people have been arrested for supporting Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup cricket game. from BBC News - World https://if...
Fishing rights row: French threats disappointing, says Frost
The Brexit minister seeks "urgent clarification" after France says it will block ports to UK boats. from BBC News - World https:...
China limits construction of 'super high-rise buildings'
The decision is being seen as part of a larger bid to crackdown on vanity projects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30YU6bw
Chinese missile launch very concerning, says top US general
Gen Milley's comments were the first US acknowledgment of claims China tested a hypersonic missile. from BBC News - World https://ift....
'You have to prove your faith when you're dating as a black Muslim'
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to black Muslims about their experiences in the dating world and society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nE...
Covid passes set to stay as Europe heads for winter
There have been protests but much of Europe has accepted the QR codes as a means of extending freedoms. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Climate change: Can India meet its targets?
As a major global climate summit approaches, is the Indian government on track to meet its own commitments? from BBC News - World https://...
Ruth Negga on her latest role – as a black woman passing as white
Based on the 1929 book by Nella Larsen, the film tells the story of childhood friends who meet in later life. from BBC News - World https:...
Budget 2021: Did you get what you wanted?
We ask five people across the UK if they got what they wanted from Rishi Sunak's Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EJnVK...
Saudi chemical giant to invest nearly £1bn in Teesside plant
Saudia Arabian firm Sabic confirms it is to decarbonise its plant in the north east of England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p...
The plumber giving 'white van man' an eco-makeover
Plumber Martin Broer explains why he swapped his van for an electric cargo bike. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BpFZIO via IFTT...
CEO Secrets: Rich Lesser of BCG shares his advice
Rich Lesser, global chair of Boston Consulting Group, shares his business advice for CEO Secrets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Pope Francis to visit Canada for indigenous reconciliation
The visit follows renewed attention on indigenous children who died at residential schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bdukCi
Theranos: DeVos family 'misled' before investing $100m
The former US education secretary was convinced Theranos's blood tests were a "game changer". from BBC News - Business https...
Impact of Brexit on economy 'worse than Covid'
The boss of the UK's forecaster says Brexit will be worse for the economy than Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vXQulB ...
Twitter profits slump after settling long-running lawsuit
The social media giant paid out after it was accused of misleading investors in 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pGdGUh via...
Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'
Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897. from BBC News - World https://...
Spain grants joint custody of dog in rare ruling
A lawyer calls the ruling pioneering as her client could declare herself as a "co-carer". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Hong Kong passes new film censorship law
Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Josh Cavallo: 'I'm a footballer and I'm gay,' says Australian player
The Adelaide United player has become the only current male professional footballer to do so. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vOckYB...
Moldova: Russia threatens gas supply in Europe's poorest state
Moldova has made history by buying gas from somewhere other than Russia. How will the Kremlin react? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Huma Abedin: Clinton aide details sex assault by US senator
In a new book, Huma Abedin says she was assaulted after a senator invited her into his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bfnPik ...
Covid: Australia to end ban on citizens leaving country
For the first time in 19 months, Australians will not need an exemption to travel overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vRJTcj
Sudan coup: Why the army is gambling with the future
The generals fear they are at risk if civilian rule demands accountability, argues Alex de Waal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vP3...
Mort Sahl: Legendary comedian and satirist dies at age 94
His political satire spared no side and revolutionised how stand-up comedy is now performed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bemqsr ...
Malkhan Singh: The surrender of India's bandit king
Forty years ago, a photographer spent a week following India's dreaded "bandit king" Malkhan Singh. from BBC News - World ht...
Lebanon: Beirut violence fuels fears of return to civil war
A deadly flare-up shows how Lebanon's festering tensions could spiral into all-out conflict again. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Alex Clare: The singer who chose his faith over Adele tour
Alex Clare on record label ultimatums and a hopeful return to a kinder music industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bccPlZ
Charlottesville: Why are the ‘Unite the Right’ organisers on trial?
Nine people injured at the 2017 far-right 'Unite the Right' rally in Virginia are suing organisers. from BBC News - World https://...
Life at 50C: Surviving in Kuwait's 'unbearable' heat
The Middle East is warming faster than much of the world, leaving Kuwaitis struggling with everyday life. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ros Atkins on... India's climate challenge
A look at how India is trying to balance banishing poverty with meeting its climate commitments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XO7...
Covid: Charlize Theron wants fairer distribution of vaccines
The actress tells the BBC that nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals. from BBC News - World https:...
Wage rises will put 30p on a pint, says pub chain
Clive Watson, boss of City Pub Group, says the rise will be needed to pay for a higher minimum wage. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Budget 2021: Burnley residents' messages for chancellor
Residents in Lancashire explain what they want from the chancellor ahead of his Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EhoKeH v...
The African tech firm hoping to power space missions
Hypernova hopes that its thruster technology will be adopted on thousands of future small satellites. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Budget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy amid Commons anger
The chancellor will outline his Budget on Wednesday after fury over rafts of early press announcements. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US
The Food and Drug Administration votes in favour, paving the way for emergency authorisation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EdY0vw...
McDonald's workers in US strike again over sexual harassment
Workers at restaurants in 12 cities walk out amid claims the chain is failing to stop harassment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up'
Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vOrnBu
Eco-friendly sex: What is it and how does it impact on climate change?
As more people try to live environmentally friendly lives, how do we make sex more sustainable? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pBEo...
Climate change: Australia pledges to reach net zero emissions by 2050
The 2050 target controversially omits new short-term goals and cuts to fossil fuel industries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CtYw8...
Japan's Princess Mako finally marries commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro
She will lose her royal status and has declined a $1.3m payment for leaving the family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mejwdC
Chappelle slams cancel culture amid Netflix transgender furore
"I am not bending to anybody's demands," says the US comic of the transgender backlash he faces. from BBC News - World https...
Facebook earns $9bn despite whistleblower scandal
The firm posts strong profits as it continues to face negative press over leaked internal documents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Climate change: Four things you can do to help fight climate change
Small changes to our lifestyles and choices could limit our personal carbon footprint. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vIiJom
Eco-friendly sex: What is it and how does it impact on climate change?
As more people try to live environmentally friendly lives, how do we make sex more sustainable? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pz3R...
COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?
A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK - this is why it's important. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zynvc3
'Why I returned to Boko Haram and how I escaped'
Aisha Yerima, who was kidnapped aged 21, tells of her time living with militants in Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pCIdlZ ...
Fleeing Afghanistan: 'Women are imprisoned, while the criminals are free'
When Afghanistan fell, hundreds of female judges went into hiding. After months living in fear, 26 have escaped. from BBC News - World htt...
The Harder They Fall: 'Raising hell' in Netflix's all-black Western
London-born Jeymes Samuel directs Regina King and Idris Elba in The Harder They Fall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bhegdn
How a supply chain shortage hurts local businesses
A bottleneck could cost Daniel Liberson, an artisanal vinegar maker in Virginia, his small business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Facebook earns $9bn despite whistleblower scandal
The firm posts strong profits as it continues to face negative press over leaked internal documents. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Is internet addiction a growing problem?
Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Gc7cCB via IFTTT
Can Lego help save Singapore's coral reefs?
Scientists in Singapore are using the popular building block in an effort to rejuvenate its reefs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
Climate change: Pledge of $100bn annual aid slips to 2023
A key pledge on climate funding has still not been met, and the money is not sure to be there before 2023. from BBC News - World https://i...
Budget 2021: Public sector workers set for pay rise, says Sunak
The chancellor will use his Budget on Wednesday to confirm that the "pay pause" is being lifted. from BBC News - Business https:...
Sudan coup: Seven protesters killed and dozens injured
Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZjIEqn
Covid: Biden sets new rules as air travel to the US reopens
All foreign travellers to the US will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
John Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing
Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jBgi...
Tesla briefly hits a $1 trillion valuation
The electric carmaker becomes the fifth such company to reach the trillion dollar milestone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ClqA...
Collector returns Mayan artefact to Guatemala
Plans to auction the fragment, which depicts the head of an ancient ruler, sparked a row in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ei...
Budget 2021: What do you want to change?
We ask six people across the UK what they would like to see from Rishi Sunak's Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Zyxrx...
Co-op Bank fails in TSB takeover approach
The Co-operative Bank confirms it made an approach to buy Spanish-owned British rival TSB. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GfkFtg...
Digicel Pacific: Australia's Telstra buys Pacific firm 'to block China'
The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pA3xIY vi...
Climate change: Tata Steel wants roadmap to make industry greener
There are fears thousands of jobs could be lost in the fight against climate change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EbJwfL via ...
Sudan: Senior civilian leaders arrested by armed men - reports
It comes amid rising tensions between the country's military and civilian transitional authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift....
China postpones Beijing marathon due to Covid surge
Around 30,000 people were expected to take part in the marathon on October 31. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zfntpe
Michael Jordan's trainers sell for record $1.47m at auction
The US basketball legend wore the pair of red and white trainers during his first NBA season in 1984. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Climate change: The environmental disasters we've almost fixed
From acid rain to the ozone hole: Can we learn from the environmental "success stories" of the past? from BBC News - World https...
Ofcom orders phone networks to block foreign scam calls
UK networks agree to block almost all internet calls coming from abroad if they pretend to be UK numbers. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Is internet addiction a growing problem?
Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gc7cCB
Living with the world's oldest mummies
In a town in northern Chile it is not unusual for residents to stumble across ancient mummies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mc2Bs...
How China’s past shapes Xi's thinking - and his view of the world
Heightened tensions with Taiwan has the world wondering where President Xi Jinping sees China on the world stage. from BBC News - World ht...
Tigray crisis: How the West has fallen out with Ethiopia's PM
The EU and US threaten punitive action against the government and rebels as conflict escalates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nqT2...
The bumpy road to India's electric car revolution
New investments and incentives are making electric vehicles more viable. But is India ready for the change? from BBC News - World https://...
The Gambia: 'We are crying for justice'
A report into alleged human rights abuses during the rule of former president Jammeh has been delayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
How can Coca-Cola solve its plastic problem?
The drinks company has been named the world's biggest plastic polluter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BfzpEB
Inside the Indonesian cave where oldest animal art was found
The BBC is given rare access to film the 45,500-year-old images found on an Indonesian island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3puCYo...
Budget 2021: £2bn for new homes on derelict or unused land
The government says the funding will build 160,000 greener homes on brownfield land. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30N5Nlw via ...
James Michael Tyler: Friends' actor dies aged 59
The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zr...
Facebook whistleblower meets safe content campaigner
Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8Ae4b
James Michael Tyler: 11 of Gunther's funniest Friends moments
A look back at some of the character's highlights following actor James Michael Tyler's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US
US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord. from BBC News - World https://i...
Canada: Evacuations as ship spews toxic gas off coast
The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jzuHM...
German far-right group attempt to block migrants
Police have stopped vigilantes armed with batons, pepper spray and a machete at the Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v...
Your pictures on the theme of minimalism
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BcIWMK
Uganda: Suspected bomb attack in Kampala after terror warnings
The suspected terrorist bombing comes a week after the UK warned about a possible attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E220iK
Bellator 269: Fedor Emelianenko claims stunning knockout in Moscow
Russian MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko knocks out the number two-ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson in Bellator 269 in Moscow. from BBC News - Wor...
Atlanta Braves beat Los Angeles Dodgers to reach World Series against Houston Astros
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2021 World Series, where they will face the Houston Astros. from BBC News - W...
Climate change: Why Australia refuses to give up coal
Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m0q4MF...
COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report
Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30A0shl
Climate change: Fossil fuel production set to soar over next decade
Government plans to extract coal, oil and gas are incompatible with safe temperatures, says the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tesco apologises as website and app crash
Britain's biggest supermarket is still trying to resolve the issue as shoppers complain about a lack of information. from BBC News - B...
The Gravedigger's Wife: Somali love story wins Africa's top film prize
Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BaFphS ...
Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to pledge funding for T-levels
The government sets out its package for new T-levels and boosting further education in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B...
Picasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction
The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Colombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured
The US had placed a $5m bounty on the head of Dairo Antonio Usuga, better known as Otoniel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EdB2EG
What's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?
Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Fears of new arms race after Chinese missile test
China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response. from BBC News - World ht...
Iran: The painful choices of being pregnant and unmarried
Abortion or emigration are often considered the only way out by cohabiting couples who conceive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cde...
Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits
Churches seek to wrestle back control of pulpits from politicians after years of cosy relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9A...
Covid: Travellers to be able to use cheaper Covid tests
Fully-jabbed people returning to England will be able to take lateral flow tests instead of PCR tests. from BBC News - Business https://if...
'My student loan refund took six years'
Rebecca Gale says she was "shocked and then angry" the Student Loans Company took so long to repay her. from BBC News - Business...
Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?
The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n...
Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai
The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E4cYUO
Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death
Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B...
Turkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release. from BBC News - World htt...
Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat
The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BcmCT...
Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'
The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060
The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star
Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B...
China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren
A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith
Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B169By ...
Record high migrant detentions at US-Mexico border
More than 1.7 million migrants were stopped in the past year, including 145,000 children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m71F89
Audio depicts Rust set after shooting
Newly released recordings showed first responders’ activity after Baldwin shot Hutchins with a prop gun. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Saving a million salmon and a tribe in a historic drought
Officials destroyed dams so salmon could swim upstream. It helped preserve the livelihoods of the Hupa tribe. from BBC News - World https:...
Alec Baldwin told gun was safe before fatal shooting - court records
The actor was handed the weapon by an assistant director before Halyna Hutchins was shot, a warrant says. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid: Romania's health system torn apart by pandemic
Intensive care beds are full, patients wait outside and vaccination rates are among Europe's lowest. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Budget 2021: English city regions to get £6.9bn for public transport
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce increased funding for tram, train and bus services outside London. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Trafficked to Europe for sex: A survivor’s story
Expecting to become a carer in Copenhagen, Jewel was forced into prostitution. But two chance meetings enabled her to escape. from BBC New...
Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?
As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zj...
The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith
Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B169By
Abortion in Mexico: Fight for rights just beginning, women say
Mexican women celebrate the Supreme Court ruling decriminalising abortion but say obstacles remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Former refugees in US to Afghans: 'You are not alone'
Refugees who fled their home countries to be in the US offer advice to America's newest refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision
The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Biomed
Kerala floods: Our son was buried by mud - we couldn't save him
The walls of three-year-old Sachu's house collapsed when it was hit by heavy rain and flooding in Kerala. from BBC News - World https:...
Budget 2021: Six things that could affect you
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his second Budget for 2021 next week. How will it affect you? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Middle East: Palestinians and Israelis clash over hillside
Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests at the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3josnra
Evergrande shares rise on report of bond interest payment
Shares opened up 6% after reports the Chinese property giant made a payment before a crucial deadline. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Woman shot dead on set of new Alec Baldwin movie Rust
A man is also being treated in hospital during the accidental shooting at a film set in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
One of world's last northern white rhinos retired from breeding scheme
Najin, 32, has been part of a programme in Kenya trying to save her species from extinction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnzkbS ...
Crime-hit Chicago grapples with police vaccine revolt
Vaccination rates have lagged among US police, even as Covid-19 becomes their leading cause of death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
How Belarus is helping ‘tourists’ break into the EU
Belarus is accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas, and helping them across its border. from BBC New...
Canadians hurt slipping in snow can now sue cities
The Supreme Court rules in favour of a woman who was injured climbing a snowbank in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Russia's Covid nightmare driven by vaccine rejection
More than 1,000 people are dying in Russia every day, and in Vologda only one in four is vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Bangladesh's Hindus living in fear following mob attacks
Homes and temples of Hindu Bangladeshis have been torched across the country, and at least seven killed. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Why the Newcastle United takeover is controversial
Here are some of the reasons why the Saudi-led consortium has proved controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B65Jtw
Khaby Lame: What is the secret to success for the Senegal-born TikToker?
How the Senegalese-born 21-year-old's myth-busting of "life hacks" made him a household name. from BBC News - World https://...
Contrails: How tweaking flight plans can help the climate
Why experts say cutting contrails costs less than $1bn a year but may be worth so much more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZbfXeS ...
Second-hand car prices surge amid new car shortage
Some used car models are growing in value despite getting older, research by the motoring group suggests. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Fears over the future of free debt advice
There is growing concern that free face-to-face debt advice could be cut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3maCyBH via IFTTT
Contrails: How tweaking flight plans can help the climate
Why experts say cutting contrails costs less than $1bn a year but may be worth so much more. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZbfX...
The remote British island hoping to see more visitors
The territory of St Helena, which has remained coronavirus-free, wants a big rise in tourists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zc...
Gabby Petito: Fiancé Brian Laundrie's remains found - FBI
A skull was reportedly found in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death. from BBC News - World https...
Heat blamed for mysterious deaths of California hiker family
The family of three and their dog were found dead on a trail in Devil's Gulch Valley two months ago. from BBC News - World https://ift...
La Palma: Scientists collect volcano samples
Scientists will look at the viscosity of the red-hot lava from the ongoing Cumbre Vieja eruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vw...
Toymaker Mattel says price rise has not hit demand
The Barbie maker announces $1.8bn net sales saying parents are prioritising spending on children. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Climate change will bring global tension, US intelligence report says
Countries will argue over a response and the poorest will suffer most, US intelligence says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1AeCW ...
Steve Bannon: House votes for ex-Trump aide to face contempt charge
Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B3xXVY
Enes Kanter: Boston Celtics star under fire over China comments
Enes Kanter calls China's leader a "brutal dictator", while Beijing accuses him of seeking attention. from BBC News - World ...
US surgeon explains pig kidney-human transplant test
A US team says it successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig's kidney into a brain-dead human. from BBC News - World https:/...
Abolish energy price cap, says Scottish Power boss
The recent crisis exposed deep flaws in the way the market was structured, top executive says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aY...
Tax cheat schemes cost governments billions
Major tax evasion and avoidance schemes have deprived countries of £127bn, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B0R036...
The tax fraud merry-go-round that cost billions
A former banker is now a poster boy for a scandal described as "the theft of the century". from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Trump to launch new social media platform TRUTH Social
The former US president said it would be used to "stand up to the tyranny of big tech". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C1...
Evergrande shares fall 10% as trading resumes in Hong Kong
Shares of the Chinese property giant fell 10% on Thursday morning in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G7hxzp
Covid boosters: FDA approves Moderna and J&J shots
Americans will also be able to pick a different vaccine booster from the jab they initially received. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report
Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30A0shl
Netflix employees protest 'transphobic' Dave Chappelle comedy show
Activists say the streaming giant's comedy special could fuel attacks on transgender people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jly...
The people trying to save the Himalayas
Locals in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh are demanding a stop to new hydro-power projects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aUb...
Covid: WHO warns pandemic will drag on into 2022
Slow vaccine supply to poorer nations means the crisis will last longer than it needs to, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
China: The patriotic 'ziganwu' bloggers who attack the West
Their scathing posts have shot them to fame amid rising nationalist fervour - but they toe a fine line. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The remote British island hoping to see more visitors
The territory of St Helena, which has remained coronavirus-free, wants a big rise in tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZcJXr...
God and robots: Will AI transform religion?
Robot "priests" can recite prayers, perform funerals, and even comfort those experiencing a spiritual crisis. from BBC News - Wo...
How green politics are changing Europe
The Greens performed well in German elections but they are having to adapt their policies to succeed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Cladding: 'We're paying to live in a dark, dull box'
A Birmingham tower block resident, where combustible cladding is being removed, explains his plight. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
CEO Secrets: Never leave planning until the last minute
Design boss Jo Barnard says you should always make you have future work lined up for your firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G...
UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand
The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth. from BBC News - World https://ift...
UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand
The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth. from BBC News - Business https://...
TotalEnergies accused of downplaying climate risks
Research says oil giant TotalEnergies linked fossil fuels and global warming in 1971. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G3NwAB via...
Gabby Petito: Items found in search for missing fiancé Brian Laundrie
Items belonging to Gabby Petito's missing fiancé have been found in a Florida park, the FBI says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Paris Hilton pushes for US youth care abuse reform
The reality star spoke in Washington DC about her alleged abuse in residential care as a teenager. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p...
Paris Hilton: I couldn't sleep for 20 years from memories of youth care abuse
Paris Hilton alleges she was strangled, slapped and watched in the shower while in a youth care facility. from BBC News - World https://if...
All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban
But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised. from BBC News - World https://i...
IMF warns Afghanistan's economic slump will impact neighbours
Afghanistan's economic turmoil will fuel a refugee crisis impacting nearby countries, the fund warned. from BBC News - World https://i...
Steve Bannon: Lawmakers vote to hold ex-Trump aide in contempt
Steve Bannon could be prosecuted for refusing to give evidence to lawmakers investigating the Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://...
Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions bounce back
The streaming giant added 4.4 million new users in the third quarter as foreign language shows continued to fly. from BBC News - World htt...
North Korea confirms 'successful' submarine-launched missile test
This comes a day after South Korea reported an apparent weapons test in waters off Japan's coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Myanmar: Mass release of political prisoners
Some of the political prisoners released by the authorities in Myanmar describe how they endured life in jail. from BBC News - World https...
Rachel Levine: Transgender official sworn in as four-star admiral
Dr Rachel Levine is already the nation's most prominent openly transgender federal official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ARm...
Capitol riots officer: The moment the mob took me
Video from outside the Capitol shows police officer Mike Fanone scream as he was tasered in the head. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Credit Suisse fined over Mozambique tuna scandal
Bank to pay £147m fine to UK authorities as part of wider settlement over a corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DUBS...
When a cobra became a murder weapon
A 28-year-old man killed his wife using a cobra, in what prosecutors say is the first crime of its kind. from BBC News - World https://ift...
The US suburban couple accused of a bungled treason plot
The Toebbes seemed to have everything - so why did they allegedly try to sell nuclear secrets? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pf8uX...
The Indian women widowed by Covid-19
In India, Covid has widowed thousands of women, who are now struggling to adjust to a new life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z6Cn...
Sudan on the brink amid scramble for democracy
A power-sharing deal between the military and civilians is under pressure with concerns of violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ros Atkins on… Europe's climate challenge
Ros Atkins looks at how Europe is getting to grips with its emissions problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DTHJvG
Average cash withdrawal climbs to £80
The average amount Britons take out of cash machines rises by over £10, but there are fewer visits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Brewdog's solid gold beer can ad misleading, ASA says
The advertising watchdog says three Brewdog adverts for a gold can competition were "misleading". from BBC News - Business https...
Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions pick up
The streaming giant added 4.4 million new users in the third quarter as foreign language shows continued to fly. from BBC News - Business ...
Credit Suisse fined over Mozambique tuna scandal
Bank to pay £147m fine to UK authorities as part of wider settlement over a corruption scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3D...
Oleg Deripaska: FBI searches US homes linked to Russian oligarch
Agents are sweeping homes linked to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch who is under US sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aQ...
Facebook settles US worker discrimination claims
The tech giant will pay $14.5m to settle claims it routinely hired foreign instead of US workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Navy report blames crew for devastating fire on the Bonhomme Richard
The amphibious USS Bonhomme Richard was decommissioned after a fire burned on board for four days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E...
Austria driver sought after two migrants found dead on bus
Austrian police are searching for the driver of a minibus after dozens were found crammed inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G2...
Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos
A group of 50 women sued MindGeek over a sex-trafficking operation by Girls Do Porn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aRLdCA
Foreign investment deals to create 30,000 UK jobs, says government
The prime minister will announce 18 new foreign investment deals in low-carbon sectors worth £9.7bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
North Korea fires ballistic missile into waters off Japan
The launch, confirmed by the South, is the latest in a series of missile tests by Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pggNCq ...
Cleo Smith: 'Grave concerns' for Australian girl missing from beach campsite
Police have "grave concerns" for four-year-old Cleo Smith, after she vanished from her family's tent. from BBC News - World ...
Diver finds 900-year-old crusader sword off Israel's coast
The blade, which is encrusted with marine organisms, is believed to be about 900 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jhn8JP
Haiti kidnap: 400 Mawozo accused of US missionary kidnap
The armed gang, called 400 Mawozo, is holding 17 women, men and children from the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FVd...
Apple unveils new computer chips amid shortage
The new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips expand the firm's use of silicon it has designed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lRkxrG via...
The key moments of Colin Powell's life
The son of Jamaican immigrants, his story was hailed as an example of what's possible in America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Afghanistan: US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad steps down after withdrawal
Zalmay Khalilzad led talks with the Taliban that resulted in a deal to fully withdraw US troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jcJ...
Covid: Australia's Flying Doctors take vaccines to vast remote areas
The famed service is helping solve the immense challenge of vaccinating remote Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ATknnO
The shortages hitting countries around the world
People and businesses across the world are facing shortages of everything from coal to coffee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z5RtE...
Eric Zemmour: Far-right journalist cast as Macron election rival
Eric Zemmour - tipped to run for the French presidency - is rebranding far-right nationalism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aPAAAc...
The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour
New materials are making body armour lighter but nanotechnology could provide a breakthrough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jeGO0K...
Narendra Modi: 'Why is the Indian PM's photo on my Covid vaccine certificate?'
A 62-year-old Indian wants a new Covid-19 vaccine certificate without Narendra Modi's photograph. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Tesco opens its first checkout-free store
The supermarket's new GetGo format allows customers to shop without scanning a product or using a till. from BBC News - Business https...
One in three music industry jobs were lost during pandemic
Musicians as well as people working in venues and recording studios were particularly affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n...
Why Christmas could be stuck in a shipping container
China is the factory of the world but exports have been hindered by the global supply chain crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
You may be able to book a flying taxi within three years
Firms are racing to bring flying taxis and the mini-airports they need into service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YXCmw8 via ...
Trudeau visits First Nation to apologise after holiday snub
His apology comes two weeks after he skipped an event on the first Truth and Reconciliation Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30DA...
Heat pump grants worth £5,000 to kickstart low carbon heating
The grants for England and Wales are part of a government strategy for low carbon heating - but critics say it is not ambitious enough. fr...
Amazon's Jeff Bezos 'may have lied to Congress'
Top lawmakers say Mr Bezos and other Amazon executives may have misled them about the firm's business practices. from BBC News - Busin...
Tigray: Ethiopian government admits Mekelle airstrike
Officials had earlier denied the government was behind allegedly deadly attacks in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jdW6T...
Kerala floods: Couple sail to wedding in large cooking pot
Images of the pair travelling to a temple in Kerala state amid flooding are widely shared online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AO...
UK firms will have to disclose climate impact
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will bring in new rules around environmental sustainability reporting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ATA...
China's growth slowdown suggests recovery is losing steam
The world's second largest economy expanded by less than expected in the third quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n5gtU...
Ford to make electric car parts at Halewood plant
The carmaking giant is investing up to £230m in its Halewood plant, safeguarding 500 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ALXEdn...
Facebook to hire 10,000 in EU to work on metaverse
Mark Zuckerberg is a leading voice on the metaverse - a virtual reality version of the internet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Facebook to hire 10,000 in EU to work on metaverse
Mark Zuckerberg is a leading voice on the metaverse - a virtual reality version of the internet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BT8...
Afghan girls are ‘left in darkness’ by the Taliban
BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye goes to the former women's affairs ministry in Kabul to question the Taliban on women's rights. fr...
Australian pair survive days without water in remote outback
The man and teenage boy endured up to four days without water in "harsh" conditions, police say. from BBC News - World https://i...
Does a climate summit need 25,000 people? And more questions
BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift....
I get abuse and threats online - why can't it be stopped?
Online abuse against women is on the rise, but why aren't the police, government and social media sites doing more to stop it? from BB...
You may be able to book a flying taxi within three years
Firms are racing to bring flying taxis and the mini-airports they need into service. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YXCmw8
The Nigerians who want Israel to accept them as Jews
A small Nigerian community claims Jewish ancestry dating hundreds of years but Israel does not recognise them. from BBC News - World https...
The nightmare of India's tallest rubbish mountain
India's oldest and tallest mountain of rubbish in the city of Mumbai is 18 storeys high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jdxDxU ...
Covid: Thousands of children left without parents in Iran
Thousands of children in Iran have been left without parents, and many people blame the leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The climate activists who want Norway to end oil and gas production
The BBC's Nick Beake meets the young climate activists trying to stop Norway drilling for oil and gas. from BBC News - World https://i...
Iran's Covid orphans: 'She keeps asking where daddy is'
Around 51,000 children in Iran have lost a parent to Covid, according to officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pbAlHL
Has Covid changed New York City nightlife forever?
A photographer is confronted with the new reality of empty streets and closed clubs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbHNih
Songhaï: A 'zero waste' agricultural system to increase food security in Africa
Fr Godfrey Nzamujo runs a "zero waste" agriculture system aimed at increasing food security and creating jobs. from BBC News - W...
Scams: Cost of impact on well-being calculated as £9bn a year
Consumer group Which? says costs to victims' well-being are greater than the amount stolen by fraudsters. from BBC News - Business htt...
Buy now, pay later firm Klarna to offer 'pay now' option
Klarna's boss says people should mostly "pay with the money they have", rather than take out credit. from BBC News - Busines...
Belarus: French ambassador leaves Minsk after Minsk expels him
France, among other countries, does not recognise the president's claim to a sixth term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jdIwj7 ...
Hungary: Mayor Marki-Zay wins run-off to challenge Orban
Polls suggest Peter Marki-Zay has the best chance of ousting Prime Minister Viktor Orban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ARrBsK
Haiti kidnap: 400 Mawozo accused of US missionary kidnap
The armed gang, called 400 Mawozo, is holding 17 women, men and children from the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FVd...
Bill Clinton: Thumbs up as former US president leaves hospital
The former US president is discharged from a Californian hospital accompanied by his wife Hillary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Candlelit vigil in honour of MP
Hundreds of people carrying lanterns and candles gathered in Leigh-on-Sea to pay their respects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pg7...
Sir David Amess killing: Should MPs still be able to meet the public?
The home secretary is reviewing MPs' security but says they must remain accessible to voters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j7...
Gas price rises: Russia not withholding supplies, says ambassador to UK
Russia is not slowing gas supplies for political reasons, Andrei Kelin says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lQq81E via IFTTT
Kerala floods: At least 19 dead and dozens missing in India
Heavy rains cause rivers to overflow in Kerala, washing away homes and trapping people under debris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia sets condition for return of BBC journalist
Ambassador Andrei Kelin says the BBC reporter can return if Russian journalists gets UK visas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YS1Yd...
Russia not withholding gas for political reasons - ambassador
Russia's ambassador to the UK denies Russia is using energy as a political weapon, amid surging prices. from BBC News - World https://...
Savannah Marshall stops Lolita Muzeya to set up unification fight with Claressa Shields
Savannah Marshall stopped Lolita Muzeya in emphatic fashion in Newcastle and remains on track to fight Claressa Shields in a unification bou...
Six things the UK could do to tackle climate change
People from the Queen to Greta Thunberg are calling for action - so what should that action be? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3F...
Southeastern train services taken over by government
The rail operator was stripped of its franchise for failing to declare millions in taxpayer funding. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Former homeless couple can buy Wednesfield home for £1
The opportunity comes under a scheme aimed at helping key workers and others on to the property ladder. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Russian team back on Earth after filming first movie in space
The Russian film crew return after an ISS shoot that had its own moments of drama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbFE6h
Why 2.3 million US children could miss out on expanded tax credit
About 67 million US children are eligible for new benefits, but some of the most vulnerable are missing out. from BBC News - Business http...
Sudan: Protesters take to streets
Opponents of Sudan's transition to democracy demonstrate in Khartoum, urging the army to take control. from BBC News - World https://i...
Haiti: US missionaries reportedly kidnapped in Port-au-Prince
As many as 17 American Christian missionaries and their families have reportedly been kidnapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DMZ...
Venezuelan President Maduro's close aide extradited to US
Venezuela halted talks with the opposition after Alex Saab was flown from Cape Verde to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p6kz...
Macron condemns 'unforgivable' 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris
The 1961 Paris massacre was denied or concealed by French governments for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BQD1hJ
Robert Durst: US millionaire hospitalised with Covid after life sentence
Robert Durst was on Thursday convicted of murder and is a suspect in two other deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mY1jjr
Pigs at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport help to keep skies safe
A team of 20 at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is part of a range of measures being used to reduce bird-strikes. from BBC News - World h...
The Chinese film beating Bond and Marvel at the box office
The success of The Battle at Lake Changjin is bad news for Hollywood which wants to grow in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
How a massacre of Algerians in Paris was covered up
French police killed up to 300 people in 1961, throwing some of them into the River Seine to drown them. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Apparently, it's the next big thing. What is the metaverse?
What does it mean, and what have Facebook and Fortnite got to do with it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mV7QLQ
Sudan: Protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens
The protests come as tensions rise between civilian and military rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BOiv0Z
Sir David Amess killing casts shadow over Leigh-on-Sea constituency
Constituents in Leigh-on-Sea mourn Sir David Amess as they try to make sense of what happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C2kpL...
Covid: Russia's daily deaths pass 1,000 for first time
Infections continue to soar as the Kremlin struggles to persuade people to get vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FVcQsm
Indian Wells: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev suffer shock quarter-final defeats
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev are knocked out of the Indian Wells Masters after they both lose their quarter-final matches in Cali...
Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit
South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BIF8E9
Sir David Amess killing: Security for politicians is a global dilemma
Why the need to be a people's representative and the need for personal safety are in constant conflict. from BBC News - World https://...
Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded
How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BQI6Xd
Sir David Amess: Fun, friendly and always outspoken
The Tory MP was a backbencher of the old school who fought for the causes he cared about. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BN7tsS
What we know so far
What happened, who the MP was, and what the reaction has been so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n0ozx8
Pablo Escobar: Colombia sterilises drug lord's hippos
Twenty-four of more than 80 hippos are sterilised after scientists warn of the environmental impact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Afghanistan: US offers to pay relatives of Kabul drone attack victims
Ten people were mistakenly killed by the US military in a drone strike on the Afghan capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ALLCku...
Squid Game: The rise of Korean drama addiction
Finished Squid Game? Here's a quick lowdown on other K-dramas for new converts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30lp6Cf
Shipping disruption: Why are so many queuing to get to the US?
A surge in demand for toys and sports equipment has contributed to logjams at US ports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YQBF7V
Viewpoint: Why Ethiopia's Tigray region is starving, but no famine declared
Despite mass starvation in northern Ethiopia, aid officials are not calling the situation a famine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Week in pictures: 9 - 15 October 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BTGyvO
Texas abortion law: Biden administration to request block on abortion ban
The president's administration will ask the Supreme Court to block a restrictive Texas abortion law. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Norway attack: Killer held in medical custody amid mental health investigation
Police believe a bow-and-arrow attack that killed five may have been as a result of mental illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Cricket - CSK beat KKR to win fourth IPL title
Chennai Super Kings have been crowned Indian Premier League champions for the fourth time after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in ...
Life at 50C: Fleeing Sahara's shifting sands
Rising temperatures and desertification are forcing many Mauritanians to leave their ancestral homes in search of a better life. from BBC ...
Ros Atkins on… China-Taiwan Tensions
Ros Atkins examines why tensions between China and Taiwan have increased over recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DJlEjk
Meghan Markle's donation a 'lifesaver' for community kitchen users
Money donated by the Duchess of Sussex has been spent on feeding Nottingham's most vulnerable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Business insolvencies rise as government aid wanes
The number of firms going bust in September was at its highest since March 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ALynAd via IFTT...
Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight
Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YSWmzY via IFTTT...
Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight
Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YSWmzY
Sir Gerry Robinson: Businessman and broadcaster dies aged 72
Sir Gerry Robinson presented the series Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS? for the BBC in 2007. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aGAb...
Migrants face expulsion at Polish border under new law
Human rights groups accuse Poland of wanting to legalise migrant pushbacks on its border with Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Bill Clinton: Former US president in hospital for 'non-Covid infection'
The former US president is said to be "on the mend" and in "good spirits" in hospital in California. from BBC News - W...
Covid: Strike fears as Italy's workers require Covid pass
The pass is already used widely, but port and transport workers are angry it is now mandatory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30jwC0...
The mystery of how long Covid damages our memory
Since Chrissy Gibson was diagnosed with Covid-19, she has had to re-learn many aspects of her life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 October 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mSt3Gh
Shoppers start to use new £100 contactless payment limit
But retailers say it could take months to update terminals so people can spend up to £100 without a Pin. from BBC News - Business https://...
Can African tech giant Jumia deliver on its promise?
Can Africa-focussed tech giant Jumia deliver on its promises to a new generation of consumers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mV...
Produce Pandas: The plus-size musicians making waves in China
As stars are criticised for being image-obsessed, more relatable celebrities have become popular. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vb...
South Sudan: How to deliver Covid vaccines in a country with few roads
Delivering vaccines around South Sudan is more expensive than the cost of the jab itself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aAQle6
'They will hang me': Afghan interpreters blocked by UK seek appeal
Former interpreters fear for their lives after the UK blocks their evacuation on security grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China
The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BJO6kn via IFTTT...
Robert Durst: US millionaire sentenced to life for murder
Robert Durst was convicted of killing his best friend in 2000 and is a suspect in two other deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Agnes Tirop: Husband arrested in Kenya after athlete's death
Record-breaking long-distance runner Agnes Tirop was found stabbed to death at her home on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Steve Bannon: Congress plots criminal charge for former Trump aide
Steve Bannon could face around one year in prison for not attending Capitol riot hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AFBr0v
Covid-19: Cheaper travel tests to start on 24 October
People in England going away for half term will be able to book lateral flow tests, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://...
Brazil soldiers who shot dead a musician convicted
The men fired dozens of rounds into Evaldo dos Santos Rosa's car, killing him and a bystander. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B...
Stranded 600lb turtle returned to Atlantic Ocean
The sea turtle washed ashore a riverbank in Massachusetts this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j3BCwO
With a new Michelin guide, Moscow's best-kept culinary secrets are out
Nine Moscow restaurants have received Michelin stars for their food - a prestigious industry award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Father charged after toddler fatally shot mother during Zoom call
Police said the gun had been kept loaded in a children's backpack on the floor of the couple's room. from BBC News - World https:/...
100,000 workers take action as 'Striketober' hits the US
Staff at tractor maker John Deere walked out on Thursday, with other sectors to follow soon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vaWb...
Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China
The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BJO6kn
Overseas abattoir workers to get temporary visas
The government is to allow butchers into the UK on temporary visas after warnings of mass culls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Domino’s seeks 8,000 drivers before Christmas rush
The pizza giant says it needs the drivers to keep up with demand as sales and orders surge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DzxzQ...
Coronavirus: Unions call for vaccine patents to be waived
A global coalition of unions says failing to do so would make supply chain crises worse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mTrAPP ...
China: Key price measure rises at fastest rate ever
The country's manufacturers have been hit by power cuts and surging commodity costs in recent months. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Indonesia Covid: Slow start as Bali re-opens to foreign tourists
The popular holiday destination has opened to some foreigners, but no international flights are scheduled. from BBC News - World https://i...
Sunak: Doing all we can to fix supplies for shops
The Chancellor said shoppers "should be reassured" the government is working to fix port delays. from BBC News - Business https:...
Masten Wanjala: Child killer escapes from Kenya police custody
A manhunt is under way for Masten Wanjala who confessed to killing more than 10 children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aBvxmG
Vietnam: Owners heartbroken after 12 dogs killed over Covid
The couple won the internet in Vietnam with their love for their pets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j024aD
Facebook whistleblower claims checked for breach of UK law
The information commissioner will check a whistleblower's claims to see if Facebook has broken UK law. from BBC News - Business https:...
Port delays: 'We've run out of Harry Potter stock'
Retailers say their supply chains have been severely impacted by the container logjam at UK ports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Fashionable farming - the people growing their own clothes
A team of people in the north of England are now making clothes, from seeds to finished garments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Biden plans to expand offshore wind turbines to US coasts
President Biden's plan calls for offshore turbines to be built along nearly every coastal state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Regeni murder: Egyptians go on trial for Italian student's murder
Giulio Regeni was doing research for a Cambridge PhD when his body was found in a ditch near Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid-19 in Brazil: 'My mum was used as a guinea pig'
A Brazilian healthcare provider is accused of conducting trials on Covid-19 patients without consent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Europe gas prices: How far is Russia responsible?
Moscow has been accused by some of playing politics with gas supplies, but there's a range of factors at work. from BBC News - World h...
French fishermen warn of blockades in UK licence row
Why the fishermen of Boulogne-sur-Mer are angry at being refused licences to fish in British waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Climate change in India: The young inventor's solar-powered ironing cart
India's ironing vendors use charcoal as fuel, but Vinisha Umashankar's cart harnesses the Sun's energy. from BBC News - World ...
Afghanistan: The New York Rabbi evacuating desperate Afghans
Rabbi Moshe Margaretten says he gets calls in the middle of the night from people in Afghanistan asking for help. from BBC News - World ht...
Violence surges in Pakistan's tribal belt as Taliban, IS-K go on attack
The BBC reports from Pakistan's beleaguered tribal areas, which are seeing a surge in violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: New WHO group may be last chance to find virus origins
The World Health Organization unveils a new group to examine the emergence of the virus more closely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Henrietta Lacks: 'Mother' of modern medicine honoured
Henrietta Lacks was an African-American woman whose cells have led to key medical breakthroughs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30t5...
Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets?
With weeks to go until the UK hosts a global climate summit, is the government on track to meet its own commitments? from BBC News - World...
What is climate change? A really simple guide
World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life. from BBC News - Worl...
Kongsberg: Several killed in Norway bow and arrow attack
Police say a man who killed and wounded people in the town of Kongsberg has been detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YIgIvR
The children of IS: 'It's a disaster we cannot deal with'
Inside IS detention camps in Syria, officials say violence and radicalisation are a growing problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Wives do not earn as much as their husbands, says new global study
Researchers say data from 45 countries over 40 years shows household is a place of great inequality. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Inflation: Price of top China soy sauce raised as costs surge
The announcement is the latest sign of inflationary pressures in the world's second largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://...
Star Trek star William Shatner ready to boldly go into space
The actor who played Captain Kirk in the classic TV show is due to launch above Earth for real within hours. from BBC News - World https:/...
Mexico City to swap Columbus statue for one of indigenous woman
Mexico City's mayor made the announcement on the anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the Americas. from BBC News - World https:/...
Apple shares drop on reports of iPhone 13 chip shortage
Bloomberg reported that Apple could produce up to 10 million fewer iPhones due to the chip shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The men going to military jail for their faith
The island nation has a strict military conscription programme, putting pacifists in a difficult situation. from BBC News - World https://...
Apple shares drop on reports of iPhone 13 chip shortage
Bloomberg reported that Apple could produce up to 10 million fewer iPhones due to the chip shortage. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
US lawmakers vote for short-term debt ceiling fix
The showdown over raising the limit on the amount the US government can borrow is resolved - for now. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Amazon drivers look to sue for compensation over rights
Law firm Leigh Day says Amazon drivers could be entitled to thousands of pounds from the giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a...
Why does the internet keep breaking?
Outages of Facebook and its family of apps now lead to significant disruption for firms worldwide from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Ros Atkins on... The US climate conundrum
Ahead of COP26, Ros Atkins looks at what the world's biggest emitters are doing to tackle climate change. from BBC News - World https:...
Minneapolis police 'hunted' protesters with rubber bullets
An activist and former officer analyse video of Minneapolis police days after George Floyd's death. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Wives do not earn as much as their husbands, says new global study
Researchers say data from 45 countries over 40 years shows household is a place of great inequality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
CEO Secrets: 'No need to convince the haters you're worthy'
Michele Roberts, executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, shares her CEO Secrets. from BBC News - World https://...
Ghana’s role in honouring a US civil rights hero
A state-of-the-art complex is to be built in Ghana to remember WEB Du Bois. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3awL4nL
CEO Secrets: 'No need to convince the haters you're worthy'
Michele Roberts, executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, shares her CEO Secrets. from BBC News - Business https...
German shock at neo-Nazi burial in empty Jewish grave
A Holocaust denier was buried in the former grave of a music professor outside Berlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oWz876
Elk with a tyre 'necklace' freed
A wildlife officer who helped free an elk with a tyre stuck around its neck for two years speaks to BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Harry and Meghan become partners at ethical investment firm
The couple have become partners at Ethic, an investment company that manages $1.3bn (£956m) of assets. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Crown princess could marry a woman, says Dutch PM
A hypothetical same-sex marriage for Princess Amalia would not be a legal problem, says Mark Rutte. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Blogger Gabby Petito was strangled to death - coroner
The 22-year-old had been on a road trip across the US with her fiancé, who remains at large. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mM05aT ...
North Korea: Kim Jong-un vows to build 'invincible military'
Weeks after a series of missile tests, Kim Jong-un said weapons are necessary for defence, but not war. from BBC News - World https://ift....
China floods: Coal price hits fresh high as mines shut
The floods further complicate China's efforts to increase fuel supplies to ease its energy crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Australia: Teenagers charged for killing 14 kangaroos
Locals found an injured baby kangaroo the morning after the slaughter south of Sydney. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aJh3Br
China floods: Coal price hits fresh high as mines shut
The floods further complicate China's efforts to increase fuel supplies to ease its energy crisis. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Building strategy to look at embodied carbon, says government
Carbon emissions from making building materials - or embodied carbon - had led to calls to end demolitions. from BBC News - Business https...
California to enforce 'gender neutral' toy aisles in large stores
The state has become the first in the US to pass the law, which aims to tackle gender stereotypes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B...
DC Comics reveal that latest Superman character is bisexual
In an upcoming comic the new reiteration of Superman, Jon Kent, will be pictured in a same-sex kiss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: UK start to pandemic worst public health failure ever, MPs say
Government too slow to lock down and test-and-trace was chaotic, but jabs rollout a success, MPs say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 leaves Afghanistan
Aman Khalili had asked Joe Biden for help 13 years after he rescued the then-senator from a storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D...
Escaping the Taliban: Afghan policeman's' struggle to enter Turkey
Former soldiers and police are among Afghans trying to evade a crackdown at the Turkey-Iran border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Milos Zeman: The Czech leader proud to be politically incorrect
Ailing Czech President Milos Zeman is famously fond of liquor and provocative jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X8pfrG
Rising up against racism: London's forgotten Bangladeshi squatters
Hundreds of Bangaldeshis took over empty properties in London in the 1970s, demanding better housing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Africa's iconic architecture in 12 buildings
Two architects are determined to showcase the architecture of Africa to the world - past and present. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper: 'Not everyone can just do a podcast'
Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper has re-launched her podcast after getting a huge deal with Spotify. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why does the internet keep breaking?
Outages of Facebook and its family of apps now lead to significant disruption for firms worldwide from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mN...
Jammu and Kashmir: Killing of civilians sparks militancy fear
People, especially religious minorities, now fear for their safety in Indian-administered Kashmir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a...
PM expected to back loans for gas price-hit firms
Boris Johnson is set to approve plans for emergency loans to energy-intensive firms, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Budget: Little room for more spending, says IFS
Despite recent tax rises, there is limited scope to spend more on public services, says the IFS. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2...
Smart headbands claim to make people calmer. Do they work?
Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Thailand to reopen for some vaccinated visitors on 1 November
Fully vaccinated travellers from nations including the UK will no longer need to quarantine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FBWLrr ...
Nobel Prize: We will not have gender or ethnicity quotas - top scientist
Journalist Maria Ressa was the only woman to win a Nobel Prize this year, and just the 58th in history. from BBC News - World https://ift....
What are the accusations against Prince Andrew?
Here's what you need to know about the sex abuse claims being pursued by Virginia Giuffre in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Tyson Fury: Gypsy King on road to undisputed fight, but Dillian Whyte bout likely next
Tyson Fury will have to wait to see how several fights pan out before deciding his next opponent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3am...
Covid Australia: Sydney enjoys new freedoms as 107-day lockdown lifts
As the 107-day lockdown lifts, fully vaccinated Sydneysiders head out to enjoy their new freedoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B...
Asos boss to leave firm as profits jump
The online fashion giant's chief executive has agreed with the board to step down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mEbeL6 vi...
France beat Spain to become second Nations League winners
Kylian Mbappe hit a contentious winner as France came from behind to beat Spain and become the second team to win the Nations League. from...
Emergency talks over gas price crisis continue
The business secretary is to hold further talks with industry over soaring energy prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BAAwzS ...
China floods: Nearly 2 million displaced in Shanxi province
Rainfall may have been heavier than the Henan floods in July and rescue efforts remain a major challenge. from BBC News - World https://if...
Star Entertainment: Shares fall on money laundering claim
Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment will "take appropriate steps" to address allegations. from BBC News - World https:/...
US concludes first direct talks with Taliban since withdrawal
The US insists the meeting does not amount to recognition of the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YFAAA9
Star Entertainment: Shares fall on money laundering claim
Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment will "take appropriate steps" to address allegations. from BBC News - Business http...
Covid Australia: Sydney celebrates end of 107-day lockdown
Australia's biggest city passed a key vaccination target, allowing people to enjoy new freedoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Drugs, arms, and terror: A high-profile defector on Kim's North Korea
A former colonel describes a leadership making cash by any means, from drug factories to illegal arms deals. from BBC News - World https:/...
Expelled: Russia, repression and me
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reflects on being barred from Russia and the assault on the country's freedoms. from BBC News - World ht...
The race to save California’s famous sequoia trees
Tourists flock to California’s famous sequoia trees, but wildfires are threatening their existence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The hi-tech headbands that claim to reduce your stress
Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Stealthing: California bans non-consensual condom removal
Victims of "stealthing" risk sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Now they can sue offenders. from BBC News - World ht...
Are asylum suicides an unfolding national tragedy?
Campaigners call for an inquiry into the rate of suicides among young asylum seekers in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uYdk...
Thomas Sankara trial in Burkina Faso: Who killed 'Africa's Che Guevara'?
Thirty-four years after the killing of Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara, 14 men finally go on trial. from BBC News - World https://if...
The Dalit activist fighting for rape survivors
Manjula Pradeep has spent three decades helping India's Dalit women speak up for justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3luO5ey...
Why are energy prices soaring?
The perfect storm of long and short-term factors driving the energy crunch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FxJCjk via IFTTT
Mass protests in Poland amid EU law controversy
Demonstrations backing EU membership take place nationwide amid fears Poland could leave the bloc. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o...
US couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets
A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife allegedly sold the secret data to an undercover FBI agent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A...
Liberty Steel cash injection to save 660 jobs
The deal will allow the UK firm's Rotherham plant - which has been closed since spring - to reopen. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Pope Francis launches mass consultation on Church reform
The pontiff says he wants to hear from ordinary Catholics and for the Church to be open to change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
AQ Khan: The most dangerous man in the world?
Western spies branded AQ Khan as dangerous as bin Laden - but many in Pakistan saw him as a hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fr...
Czech election: Milos Zeman in intensive care after vote
Milos Zeman is in intensive care the day after a surprise opposition win in parliamentary elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
UK to resettle teenage Afghan women footballers and families
The UK agrees to give visas to the women's development team and families who had to flee Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://if...
Power returns to Lebanon after 24-hour blackout
A total outage of the country's electricity grid ends after the government secures fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v0MnoA ...
Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder to retain WBC heavyweight title in Las Vegas
Tyson Fury delivers 11th-round stoppage to beat Deontay Wilder and retain his WBC heavyweight title in a thrilling trilogy fight in Las Vega...
Kraft Heinz says people must get used to higher food prices
The boss of the food giant says rising prices are partly due to pandemic disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iNwBs7 via ...
Abdul Qadeer Khan: 'Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb' dies
AQ Khan is considered a national hero but was also called "the greatest nuclear proliferator of all time". from BBC News - World...
Iraqis vote in first parliamentary election since 2019 mass protests
The election was brought forward by six months in response to unprecedented nationwide unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oNwNe...
China-Taiwan tensions: We will not bow to Beijing pressure, says leader
Tsai Ing-wen's speech comes a day after China's President Xi vowed to complete "reunification". from BBC News - World ht...
Gas prices: Kwasi Kwarteng defends government handling of energy crisis
Suppliers want to review the price cap on energy bills but he says keeping it is "non-negotiable". from BBC News - Business http...
Guatemala police free 126 migrants from abandoned container
Police say the mainly Haitian migrants were left by smugglers paid to take them to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BygOVq
Performer at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre killed by falling scenery
Investigators said they are probing the death of 37-year-old Yevgeny Kulesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsGGCy
Colombian nun kidnapped in Mali in 2017 is freed
Gloria Cecilia Narváez was kidnapped by Islamist militants while working as a missionary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oR24gO
Covid vaccine: Why these US workers won't get jabbed
A teacher, a nurse and an IT worker all say why they would rather lose their jobs than get jabbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Oh Wonder: We spent our honeymoon covered in cockroaches in a burning building
The indie-pop duo broke up while recording their fourth album, and things only got weirder after that. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Newcastle United takeover: What is PIF, the main owner of the club?
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund owns 80% of Newcastle after a high-profile takeover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ax5Ld...
Covid-19 vaccines: Has China made more than other countries combined?
China says it's provided more than half of all vaccines administered around the world so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dl...
Thriller film sinks teeth into Hungary's opposition
It is a film perfectly timed for Viktor Orban's ruling party that could harm the opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3arq...
Olivier Rousteing: Balmain designer reveals fireplace explosion injuries
Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, shared a picture of himself swathed in bandages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Aw...
Sebastian Kurz: Austrian leader resigns amid corruption inquiry
Sebastian Kurz denies allegations he used government money for party political purposes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJ06vi
Afghanistan: US and Taliban hold first face-to-face talks since withdrawal
The meeting comes a day after Afghanistan suffered its deadliest attack since US forces withdrew. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YH...
Czech elections: PM Andrej Babis looks set to lose power
Two opposition coalitions could oust Prime Minister Andrew Babis and his ruling party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uUPDBM
Nobel Peace Prize 'for Russian journalists who lost their lives'
Dmitry Muratov dedicates the Nobel Peace Prize to Russian journalists killed in the line of duty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v4...
Singapore to allow quarantine-free travel for UK and other nations
The island says it is easing Covid restrictions, and will allow vaccinated travellers from 11 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift...
La Palma: Lava engulfs more buildings on Spanish island
This is the twentieth day of eruptions coming from the Cumbre Vieja volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FygdW4
Lebanon in darkness as electricity grid shuts down
The two largest power stations shut down, leaving Lebanon without electricity nationwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v3ArlN
ICYMI: Pooches, puppets and paintings
Here's a look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3amQuBJ
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