Australian parliament: One in three workers sexually harassed, says report
Canberra's workplace culture has left a "trail of devastation" for women especially, a review finds. from BBC News - World h...
Barbados: Rihanna made national hero as island becomes republic
The artist and businesswoman is honoured at an event marking the nation's status as a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
MPs back setting new-build house ground rent at one peppercorn a year
People with leases on new-build houses say freeholders are charging them exorbitant amounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rhnp...
Caribbean island Barbados becomes world's newest republic
The Caribbean island has removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yvHub
Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen
The Caribbean nation parts ways with the Queen in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles and Rihanna. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Amazon: Union election to be rerun after claims of foul play
Amazon workers in the US state will get a second chance to unionise in a major blow to the online giant. from BBC News - Business https://...
Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people
Australia's second largest bank has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0...
Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?
The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7LTet
Video appears to show UK F-35 fighter crash after take-off
Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitter. from BBC News - ...
Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people
Australia's second largest bank has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?
The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o7LTet...
Capitol riot: Michael Jackson imitator clashes with judge in court
The Jesus Christ Superstar cast member was accused by a judge of spewing "gobbledygook" in court. from BBC News - World https://...
Why broken African phones are shipped to Europe
A lack of recycling facilities in Africa has spurred one Dutch company to import broken phones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3E...
Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war
BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D3C9px...
Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero
Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes. from BBC News - World https://...
Covid: 'We’ve had 20 cancellations in one weekend'
As worries emerge over a new Covid variant, hospitality fears it could thwart the busiest time of year. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Mandatory masks: 'We worry people won't shop with us'
Shopkeepers are concerned about enforcing mask-wearing and terrified they will have to close again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release
Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system
Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern". from BBC News - World https...
Facial recognition firm faces possible £17m privacy fine
Clearview AI allegedly breached privacy rules and must now delete relevant photos from its records. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe
Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong
The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ear5sc
Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears
No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable". from BBC News - World https:/...
Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents
The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Upcoming Moon missions spur the search for new spacesuits
Nasa has asked the private sector to design new spacesuits that can be used on the Moon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZpjnLD ...
China: North Korea fugitive captured after 40-day manhunt
The defector had been on the run after staging a daring escape from a Chinese prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/317NHLs
Macau casino shares fall after 'illegal gambling' arrests
A prominent gambling industry figure in Macau is believed to be among those arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3prrWPh
Macau casino shares fall after 'illegal gambling' arrests
A prominent gambling industry figure in Macau is believed to be among those arrested. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3prrWPh via...
Barbados prepares to cut ties with the Queen
Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial to begin in New York City
The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal
Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZt...
Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple
The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile. from BBC News - W...
Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions
Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals. from BB...
Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks
The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'
Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?
Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ldm...
Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads
Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family
Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgBZFi
More than 17 million have used buy now, pay later services
Interest in buy now pay later options is surging, with growth fastest among users in their 40s and 50s. from BBC News - Business https://i...
More work needed to create green jobs, report says
Efforts to create "green jobs" need to intensify if the government is to meet its target, a report says. from BBC News - Busines...
Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy
Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans
Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41
Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event
The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7l4pT ...
Covid: Shoppers asked to respect new mandatory mask rules
The British Retail Consortium says people should show consideration to store workers and other shoppers. from BBC News - Business https://...
Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m
Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HXY7y7 ...
Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box
Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant
Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it
The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far. from BBC News - World http...
Covid: BA suspends Hong Kong flights amid crew quarantine
The airline has temporarily stopped flights after more of its staff were forced to isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p5QCN...
Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel
The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://...
Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die
Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth
Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening". from BBC News - World https...
Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections
The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant
Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E...
Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader
A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DZ1emU ...
The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus
Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I1UpDu
‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’
Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage
Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1fWKi
'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'
The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood
Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3...
Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?
The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady
Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World h...
Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru
Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUDjYp
Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks
The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nUWOrJ...
Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains
Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights
The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ld3...
Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'
The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion. from BBC News - World https://...
The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel
The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant
Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway
Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cU...
Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests
Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest. from BBC News - World https://...
NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?
An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3118FeM
Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge
Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK
This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions
The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FQy3D1
Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games
Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FO...
Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified
Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUMXM6
737 Max: Boeing refutes new safety concerns
Critics claim publicly available data shows worrying failures on the 737 Max since its return to service. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO
The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs
It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUf...
Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals
Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts. from BBC News - World https:/...
Tim Paine: Former Australia captain to take immediate break from the game
Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine will take a break from cricket "for the foreseeable future". from BBC News - World https...
Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes
Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australia missing campers: Pilot accused of murders remanded in custody
After a dramatic arrest, Greg Lynn is charged with killing a pair who disappeared 20 months ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HWV...
Quiz of the week: Why did Boris Johnson like Peppa Pig World so much?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs
It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail
The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.' from BBC News - World...
The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam
Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America. from ...
Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants
UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'
Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTPyMS
Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals
Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but struggling retailers won't offer as many discounts. from BBC News - Bu...
Ghosn affair: The forgotten man in the Nissan scandal
Wife of a former Nissan boss on trial in Japan says he is a forgotten victim of the Carlos Ghosn affair. from BBC News - Business https://...
Watchdog questions effectiveness of Kickstart job placement scheme
It is unclear whether the placement scheme for 16-24 year olds is working, says National Audit Office. from BBC News - Business https://if...
'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'
Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nTPyMS via IF...
Black Friday: 'Harder to give big, headline discounts'
Steve Finch of toy retailer bopster, explains the pressures his firm is under for Black Friday this year. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?
At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'
The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate. from BBC News - World https://i...
People pulled from water as 300 saved in boat rescue
Dramatic video from the Italian coastguard shows a migrant boat rescue off Lampedusa Island, Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Channel migrants: PM calls on France to take back people who make crossing
A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - World https...
Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march
It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DSiudG
Covid: Africa travel restrictions over variant fear
Several southern African countries have been added to the red list, Health Secretary Sajid Javid says. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds
Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l5fV0b
Christmas parties set to be smaller this year, says pub boss
Parties are also likely to be in venues outside city centres, says the owner of Harvester and All Bar One. from BBC News - Business https:...
Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent
The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning. from BBC News - World http...
Channel migrants: UK and France agree need for action after boat deaths
After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed. from BBC News - World https://if...
Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots
Violent riots have rocked the Pacific Island nation for a second straight day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUoDIL
JPMorgan boss 'regrets' China joke amid backlash
Jamie Dimon has apologised after saying that his Wall Street bank would outlast China's ruling party. from BBC News - World https://if...
US restricts trade with a dozen more Chinese technology firms
The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill
The new bill has raised concerns that it could pave the way for discriminatory hiring practices from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3COjf...
Parambir Singh: Missing India police officer reappears after months
Parambir Singh, the former police chief of Mumbai, is facing multiple charges of extortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nRy4Ri
Inflation: South Korea raises rates to tackle price rises
It is the latest such move as soaring prices threaten to destabilise the post-pandemic recovery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
US blacklists a dozen more Chinese tech firms citing national security
The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Outrage as India court reduces child abuse sentence
The Allahabad high court reduced the jail term of the convict from 10 years to seven years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CPt6bG
What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants
David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Kavala: The case that set Turkey on collision course with the West
Osman Kavala has not been convicted but his detention has set Turkey's leader on a collision course. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Tripura: Fear and hope after anti-Muslim violence
Weeks after mosques and Muslim properties were attacked, life is slowly getting back to normal in Tripura. from BBC News - World https://i...
Beatles outtakes in new Peter Jackson film
The Lord of The Rings director has restored more than 50 hours of footage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xkO9BW
Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line
BBC correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov visits eastern Ukraine as soldiers contemplate Russia's military presence at the border nearby. ...
What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America
Ahmaud Arbery died in a 'modern-day lynching' - locals say the spectre of racism is always present. from BBC News - World https://...
Ahmaud Arbery: Three US men guilty of murdering black jogger
The white men pursued and shot dead Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in what some called a modern-day lynching. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ahmaud Arbery: Key moments in the trial over black jogger's killing
Watch the key exchanges from 13 days of testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Vk...
UK government sets aside £1.7bn to support Bulb customers
The energy firm, with 1.7 million customers, has been put into a special form of administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp
Last week French police officers evicted up to 1,500 people from a camp in Dunkirk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DUNFoA
JPMorgan: Boss 'regrets' saying bank will outlast Chinese Communist Party
Jamie Dimon has apologised after saying that his Wall Street bank would outlast China's ruling party. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Climate change causing albatross divorce, says study
There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CUTEbS
Colombia peace deal: The families displaced five years on
Five years after a peace deal came into force in Colombia, violence by armed gangs is again on the rise. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid: Europe region faces 700,000 more deaths by March - WHO
The World Health Organization says the regional death toll could exceed 2.2 million by 1 March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r4Vx...
Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group
Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30VSYpx
Escaping Afghanistan: Inside Operation Soccer Balls
The mission to rescue the national Afghan girls' football team from the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HQ1OWA
Universal credit boost for workers takes effect
Workers will get 8p more of any extra £1 earned but some say claimants will be no better off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cHv...
Parcel firms 'failing to deliver on performance'
Hermes at bottom of a Citizens Advice league table, but most major firms had satisfaction problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Covid debt cycle linked to mental health issues, says charity
People being treated for mental health difficulties must be directed to financial support, campaigners say. from BBC News - Business https...
Covid and Brexit shrink Christmas markets
The UK's annual European Christmas markets will have fewer stalls and traders due to Brexit and the pandemic from BBC News - Business ...
Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?
South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group
Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30VSYp...
Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart fuelled opioid crisis, Ohio jury finds
A federal court finds Walgreens, CVS and Walmart helped create an oversupply of addictive painkillers. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Child is sixth fatality in Wisconsin parade car-ramming
Prosecutor say a sixth person - a child - died in the attack on a Christmas parade in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HYo...
US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally
Those injured in Charlottesville accused organisers of conspiring to commit racially motivated violence. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record €11m
The manuscript shows Einstein's attempts to formulate his theory of relativity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HO3ekk
Bulgarian holiday bus tragedy hits young nation
There is little since North Macedonia's 1991 declaration of independence to compare to this. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32im...
Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart fuelled opioid crisis, Ohio jury finds
A federal court finds Walgreens, CVS and Walmart helped create an oversupply of addictive painkillers. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Bulgaria bus crash: Survivors broke window to flee inferno that killed 46
At least 46 people, including 12 children, died when the vehicle caught fire on a Bulgarian motorway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave
Germany and France are the latest countries to advise citizens to leave, as the UN relocates staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ahmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder
Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Grammy Awards: Olivia Rodrigo dominates nominations for 2022
The freshly-minted pop star is up for the night's four biggest awards, including album of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift....
China bans Namewee's viral pop song Fragile
Fragile mocks Beijing and “little pinks”, a term referring to young nationalists who rush to the defence of the Chinese government. from B...
Italy fines Apple and Amazon over Beats headphones
Italy's competition authority fines the tech giants €200m over an exclusivity agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xgfI...
Crypto US constitution bidder refunds hit by high fees
Investors in an ill-fated scheme to buy the rare US document are being offered refunds with a catch. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Uber makes its first step into the cannabis market
Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Uber makes its first step into the cannabis market
Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Australia declares La Niña weather event has begun
The phenomenon can lead to significant weather changes in different parts of the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HLwtUV
Atom Bank introduces four-day work week without cutting in pay
Atom Bank has cut its staff's hours by 10% without reducing their pay in a bid to improve wellbeing. from BBC News - Business https://...
Dozens killed in Bulgaria bus fire
At least 45 people die after a bus catches fire on a motorway in western Bulgaria, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32k...
Kyle Rittenhouse says his case 'has nothing to do with race'
"I support the BLM movement," says the teen, who was acquitted of shooting three during racial unrest. from BBC News - World htt...
Greenland's Inuits seek Denmark compensation over failed social experiment
Six surviving Greenlanders are part of a group of 22 children taken for "re-education" in 1951. from BBC News - World https://if...
Dart: Mission to smack Dimorphos asteroid set for launch
A spacecraft is set to launch on a mission to nudge an asteroid off course. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xm3FO4
Australia missing campers: Man arrested over pair's disappearance
Russell Hill and Carol Clay vanished in March last year during a camping trip in Victoria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l0e9hc
Kevin Spacey to pay $31m to studio after abuse claims
The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32r...
Lush to stop its social media until it's 'safer'
The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges". from BBC News - Business htt...
Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows
As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?
Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war. from BBC News - World https://if...
Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?
South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic
The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes. from BBC News - World https://i...
Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world
The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cDATyH
Black Friday: Prices 'same or less before in 2020 sale'
Consumer champion Which? says most products were priced cheaper or the same before last year's event. from BBC News - Business https:/...
The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal
How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kWCLY0 v...
Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers
"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Peppa Pig and losing notes: UK PM's bizarre speech
Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Austrian Chancellor: 'You don’t only have rights, you have obligations'
Austria's chancellor regrets jabs will be mandatory, but current low rates are "too little, too late". from BBC News - World...
Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims
At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade. from BBC News - World https://i...
Waukesha: Car ploughs into Wisconsin parade
Police say more than 20 people were hurt after a red car drove into a parade in Waukesha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r3E1fX
Beirut blast: UN ignored plea for port disaster evidence
Letters to the UN chief's office requesting key information have gone unanswered, the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe
Unrest has spread across the continent as countries bring back measures in a bid to curb infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum
Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How should we teach children about climate change?
Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject. from BBC News - World https://if...
TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church
Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7wbCI
The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal
How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWCLY0
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FELOot ...
War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'
Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories. from BBC News - World https://i...
New homes in England to have electric car chargers by law
Charging points will also be required in new supermarkets and workplaces in England under government plans. from BBC News - Business https...
Net-zero heralds a new industrial revolution, says CBI boss
The industry group's boss will also argue that emerging sectors such as biotech offer "a shot at redemption". from BBC News ...
The small nuclear power plants billed as an energy fix
A host of firms are developing mini nuclear reactors but questions remain over safety and costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee
The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x8...
Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted
Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi
Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League
Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watf...
Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas
The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cz...
El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano
Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe
Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister. from BBC News - World https://...
El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano
Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium
Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe. from BBC News - World https:/...
Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge plans scrapped
Building a fixed link would be too expensive, a feasibility study is expected to conclude. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3x9wbCm...
Šefčovič: EU accuses Lord Frost of 'political posturing'
The European Commission VP, Maroš Šefčovič, says the UK should not "bring more problems to the table". from BBC News - Business ...
ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff
Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City
A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok
Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Man Utd: David de Gea calls 4-1 loss to Watford 'embarrassing' & 'another nightmare'
Manchester United keeper David de Gea describes his side's 4-1 loss to Watford as "embarrassing" and "another nightmare...
Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament
A social media post claims to show her as a guest at a tournament, amid concerns for her wellbeing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions
Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Black Friday: Tech retailers fear supply chain delays will hit stock
Supply chain delays mean some firms may not be able to meet demand during the busy shopping period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Chile voters go to polls amid deep divisions
It is being billed as the most polarising election in decades and comes after divisive mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Lin-Manuel Miranda on the "dirty secret" hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!
The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa
As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cCJ...
Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?
Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CxhV7n
Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture
Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem
Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ami...
Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night
Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DEJ...
Bear shot dead by 70-year-old hunter in France
A female bear roaming with her cubs is killed after attacking and injuring a man, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQo...
Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack
Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://if...
WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video
A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Te...
Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win
Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes. from BBC N...
San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money
Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
Kyle Rittenhouse: US reacts to teen’s acquittal
Here is how the public reacted as a jury cleared Kyle Rittenhouse of homicide in a Kenosha protest last year. from BBC News - World https:...
Kyle Rittenhouse: Biden 'angry' after teen cleared of shootings
The president expresses dismay after a teen who shot dead two men during racial unrest is cleared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D...
Tesla drivers left unable to start their cars after outage
The carmaker's CEO Elon Musk says its app is coming back online after many owners reported an error. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes makes surprise testimony
Elizabeth Holmes, the ex-boss of blood testing company Theranos, took the stand in her defence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DCBB...
Ros Atkins on… Rising tensions with Russia
Ros Atkins looks at how the Belarus migrant crisis, and troops near Ukraine, are creating global concern. from BBC News - World https://if...
Rotterdam police clash with rioters as Covid protest turns violent
Several people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kVZW...
Netherlands: Police fire warning shots at Covid protesters
Police in Rotterdam fired warning shots and used water cannon as protests turned violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cxS18Z
Peng Shuai: How China censored a tennis star
When Peng Shuai upset her country's authorities, their response online was swift. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7cxqp
French school bus experiment brings hope to Toulouse estates
Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nws...
Japan goes from vaccine hesitancy to success
An unexpectedly rapid turnaround in attitudes has allowed vaccination rates to skyrocket in Japan from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nw...
Venezuela polls: Opposition hopes to break stalemate
After years of boycotting elections, the main opposition groups will take part in local polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nA4xe...
'Sudan's generals betrayed my generation'
Journalist Mohanad Hashim returned from exile after the revolution but a coup leaves his hopes in tatters. from BBC News - World https://i...
Prince Charles and Camilla: Why diplomats love it when royalty visits
As the four-day royal tour of Egypt and Jordan ends, our royal correspondent reflects on its impact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Greensill: State bank risked £335m to back lender, say MPs
A government-backed bank did not scrutinise Greensill Capital properly, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oJwMXE via IFTT...
How pandemic burnout sparked a revival of a granny hobby
Covid pushed many of us to ditch screen time for hobbies - knitting was among the most popular. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30...
Liberty sites sold to Coventry automotive supplier Evtec
About 175 jobs are saved across two aluminium factories in the West Midlands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cByrIV via IFTTT
Kyle Rittenhouse: Who is US teen cleared of protest killings?
The suspect shot three men, two of whom were armed, during racial unrest in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kT8xVA
Peng Shuai: US 'deeply concerned' over Chinese tennis star
Peng Shuai, 35, has not been heard from since she accused a top Chinese official of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
In pictures: British Columbia devastated by catastrophic floods
The flooding in Canada's west may be the most expensive natural disaster in the country's history. from BBC News - World https://i...
Tesla worker files suit over 'nightmarish' harassment
The employee says she was subject to 'nightmarish' conditions, including vulgar comments and touching. from BBC News - Business ht...
Kyle Rittenhouse: US teenager cleared over Kenosha killings
A jury clears the 18-year-old of homicide and all other charges following a politically divisive trial. from BBC News - World https://ift....
DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies
Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak. from BBC News - Business https:...
Brazil: Amazon sees worst deforestation levels in 15 years
The figures come after Brazil promised to end the practice by 2030 during the COP climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hu...
Peng case must be investigated - Serena Williams
Serena Williams says the case of Chinese player Peng Shuai "must be investigated" and urged people "not to stay silent" ...
Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts
Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
The new way to buy a car without ever leaving your sofa
Covid changed our shopping habits but will it shift how we make one of our biggest purchases? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Fr...
The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents
Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies
Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak. from BBC News - World https://i...
The doctor fleeing Tennessee over Covid
The former head of the US state's vaccine rollout has been forced out after threats and taunts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Malaysian transgender woman Nur Sajat: 'I had to run away'
Transgender woman Nur Sajat fled Malaysia after being charged with insulting Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HAXqKU
Why France's Zemmour is dredging up World War Two
The TV pundit is a likely presidential candidate but his views on wartime history are controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Viewpoint: When Hindus and Muslims joined hands to riot
What can 100-year-old riots, where Hindus and Muslims fought on the same side, teach us? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HAXZo0
Poland border crisis: Camp empty as migrants move to warehouse
About 1,000 people from the Middle East have been trying to get into the EU from Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nuyU67
Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children
A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kLb...
Ros Atkins on... the missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
Questions remain about the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, after she accused a top Chinese government official of sexual assault. from BBC News...
Afghanistan: The teenage girls returning to school under the Taliban
The BBC's John Simpson visits Bamiyan and finds some girls are attending secondary school in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https:...
Australian school food van: 'I didn't believe in myself until I got this job'
An Australian school is using a food van to help struggling students explore new avenues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cqWoTo
US chain CVS closing 900 drugstores to focus on health services
The chain will lose nearly a tenth of its outlets and focus on providing more healthcare services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hx...
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sudan and Ethiopia
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there's a real risk of Ethiopia pulling apart if a diplomatic solution isn’t found. fr...
Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated
Fresh restrictions will be introduced in areas with high Covid hospitalisation rates, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Croatia violated girl's rights before she was killed by train - court
Six year-old Madina Hussiny's family were ordered to go back over the Croatian border in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Uganda's Kampala bombings: Muslim cleric accused of jihadist links shot dead
Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu was killed by security forces, who said he had been working with jihadists. from BBC News - World https://ift....
No skin-to-skin contact: India 'outrageous' sexual assault order struck down
The Supreme Court reversed an order that cleared a man of sexual assault as "there was no skin-to-skin contact". from BBC News -...
Evergrande: Chinese developer sells streaming firm stake for $273m
The debt-laden company said it would lose more than $1bn from selling the 18% stake in HengTen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3C...
Stop asking about salary history, employers urged
A campaign group says inquiries about previous pay when recruiting increases the gender pay gap. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk in poacher's trap
The one-year-old calf succumbed to its injuries two days after being rescued by Indonesian villagers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
South Korea Suneung exam: 'I wanted to cry and quit everything'
Students in South Korea are sitting one of the hardest exams in the world, called Suneung. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wXpmDF
The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents
Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kNC...
CEO Secrets: Don't rely on one supplier, have a back-up
Always have a back-up supplier so they can take over if needed, says offcuts boss Nish Parekh. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kM...
'I've seen irreversible change but hope too for planet'
Over decades, correspondent David Shukman has seen climate change become our most important issue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C...
Three Amigos summit: Awkward conversations for US with its neighbours
US, Canada and Mexico's leaders meet Thursday in Washington, with plenty of differences to resolve. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Saurabh Kirpal: The man who could be India's first openly gay judge
Experts say Saurabh Kirpal's appointment will inspire other LGBTQ lawyers and judges to come out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: How the TPLF has outflanked the army
Ethiopia's army used to be one of the strongest in Africa so how have rebels made such rapid gains? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan
Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FoH...
Alec Baldwin: Rust script didn't call for gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges
A crew member is suing the actor over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Young Dolph: Rapper fatally shot in Memphis cookie store
Stars such as Megan Thee Stallion and Chance The Rapper are paying tribute to the rap star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30B4Jkz
Rail to get £96bn injection to 'transform service'
Boris Johnson is to unveil "the biggest public rail investment" amid concern over possible HS2 cuts. from BBC News - Business ht...
Apple announces self-service repair scheme in win for campaigners
Users with the know-how will be able to order and replace iPhone screens and parts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FsN91h via I...
British Columbia storm: Cows rescued from storm floods by jet ski
A major storm has caused a state of emergency in the Canadian province of British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oCxA0u
The Office star who made a million dollars on Cameo
The Office star, Brian Baumgartner has made more than $1m making personalised videos on Cameo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30vz5F...
Peng Shuai: Doubt cast on email from Chinese tennis star
The head of the WTA says he has a "hard time believing" email attributed to Peng Shuai is from her. from BBC News - World https:...
Malcolm X's 1965 assassination: Convictions of two men to be quashed
Two of the men convicted of the 1965 killing did not get the justice they deserved, prosecutor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Poland border crisis: Belarus moves migrants stranded in camp
About 1,000 migrants are offered shelter from the cold after camping at the Belarus-Poland border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w...
Red crabs swarm across roads and bridges in Australia
An annual migration of red crabs has covered roads and bridges on an Australian island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dw1tWo
Cleo Smith: Man wrongly identified as abduction suspect sues TV station
An Australian channel used Facebook pictures of the wrong man when reporting about Cleo Smith's rescue. from BBC News - World https://...
Supply chain crisis: Japan's export growth slows as car production slides
Shipments of cars fell sharply as the global computer chip shortage has impacted the motor industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Supply chain crisis: Japan's export growth slows as car production slides
Shipments of cars fell sharply as the global computer chip shortage has impacted the motor industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Frida Kahlo art fetches record $34.9m at auction
It is the most expensive piece by a Latin American, beating a record set by her husband Diego Rivera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Deadly storm cuts transport links around Vancouver
A woman has died in what one official described as the "worst weather storm in a century". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US Congress to punish lawmaker over violent meme
Republican Paul Gosar tweeted a video depicting sword attacks on Joe Biden and a congresswoman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qPJ8...
Panini: The sticker firm celebrating 60 years
How the football sticker maker survived a thieving tycoon and competition from Lycra-clad wrestlers. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Life after deportation: 'Living the Mexican dream'
The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one, though it can also have an upside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New York allows revellers at New Year's Eve celebrations
People who are vaccinated will be allowed into Times Square with proof of vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nlB5sA
Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'
The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FoAyMQ
COP26: The truth behind the new climate change denial
The claims that went viral in the lead-up to the COP climate summit – and what you need to know about them. from BBC News - World https://...
Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?
Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Jai Bhim: The Indian film that overtook The Godfather on IMDB
Jai Bhim, a film on Dalit repression, is at the top of IMDB rankings in just two weeks since its release. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bulgarian election: Kiril Petkov, Assen Vassilev, a battle-bus and a brand new party
Two entrepreneurs heading an anti-corruption party look to form a government in Bulgaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YU3qgn
Afghan judges in UK fear for colleagues left behind
The BBC has spoken to female judges who have just arrived in the UK as part of a rescue mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cn4...
Postpartum depression: A deaf mum's story.
Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FrUqi9
Clarks agrees to mediation in fire-and-rehire strike
Talks begin today at conciliation service Acas as shoe warehouse dispute enters seventh week from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Hu7X...
How smart tech is supporting smallholders in South Africa
Small farms in Africa struggle to compete with commercial agriculture - can new platforms help? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q...
British Columbia battered by huge storm
Some areas in the province saw more rain in 24 hours than the average for the month of November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qLr...
UK announces plan to boost overseas trade
The aim is to boost exports to £1 trillion a year by the end of the decade, says the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Ollie the comfort dog makes getting jabbed a little easier for California children
Ollie the Goldendoodle is helping California children overcome their fear of getting a Covid jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qF...
Arm-Nvidia deal: UK orders further inquiry
The UK's competition watchdog is told to investigate the proposed takeover further. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qJEOlK v...
Covid: The country locking down the unvaccinated
Some two million people without Covid-19 jabs have been told to stay home in Austria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cgGmeL
Divorce art auction raises $676 million in New York
The collection of 35 works included pieces by Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Clly00
Google: US technology giant to invest $740m in Australia
The firm says it will create 6,000 jobs as it builds a research hub and expands its cloud capacity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Google: US technology giant to invest $740m in Australia
The firm says it will create 6,000 jobs as it builds a research hub and expands its cloud capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Biden signs 'once-in-a-generation' $1tn infrastructure bill into law
The 'once-in-a-generation' law nearly failed to pass Congress this month amid Democratic infighting. from BBC News - World https:/...
Philippines central bank boss says inflation biggest challenge of 2022
Benjamin Diokno says price rises will be a bigger threat to economies next year than Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cd...
Biden and Xi Jinping hold virtual meeting
Mr Xi said that China was "ready to move US-China relations forward in a positive direction". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Aung San Suu Kyi being treated well: Myanmar army
Aung San Suu Kyi has not been seen in public since a coup removed her from office in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kFB8h...
The harmonious US city run by Muslim Americans
Once a Polish enclave, Hamtramck, Michigan is now the first US city with an all-Muslim government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
The women of Iran's underground metal scene
Women are forbidden from singing publicly in Iran except in choirs or female-only company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DjxIrS
How Covid conspiracists are shifting to climate change denial
Anti-lockdown movements online are turning their attention to climate conspiracy theories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nhkLci
China's ultramarathon tragedy and the survivors threatened for speaking out
In May this year, 21 athletes died at an ultra-running event in northern China. Some survivors have been threatened for telling their story....
How India diluted the coal pledge at COP26
India and China are being criticised for forcing a key part of the Glasgow climate deal to be diluted. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid
The star clears up his absence from the charity gig, and insists he doesn't style his hair with mayo. from BBC News - World https://if...
Zoopla: Rents rising at fastest pace in 13 years, says report
Rents are rising at the fastest pace since 2008 as strong demand outstrips supply, says one online platform. from BBC News - Business http...
Kickstart youth jobless plan helps 100,000
More than 100,000 young people have started new jobs under the £2bn government scheme, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Five items that tell the story of price rises
How garden fences and savoury snacks can help us understand why the cost of living is accelerating. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
The robots behind the bar that want to pull your next pint
A growing number of tech firms have developed robots the say could replace bar staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30m7NkL via...
Nigerian army 'shot and killed #EndSars protesters': report
Tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets last October as part of the #EndSars protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cf...
Biden signs 'once-in-a-generation' $1tn infrastructure bill into law
The 'once-in-a-generation' law nearly failed to pass Congress this month amid Democratic infighting. from BBC News - Business http...
US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris
The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space. from BBC News - World http...
Sandy Hook: Alex Jones liable in defamation lawsuit
The radio host spread false claims that the 2012 school shooting had been faked to push gun control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kyle Rittenhouse: Weapons charge against accused US teen dropped
The judge dismissed the charge ahead of closing arguments by prosecutors and defence on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wMjG...
HS2 rail extension to Leeds set to be scrapped
Plans to extend the eastern leg of the high speed network will be ditched in favour of new shorter links. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Danny Fenster: US journalist freed from Myanmar jail
Danny Fenster will be allowed to leave the country just days after getting an 11-year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Co6e...
Australian women sue over Qatar airport strip-searches
They are seeking damages after being forced into examinations at Doha airport last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ndeXAG
Shell plans to move headquarters to the UK
The oil giant will shift its tax residence from the Netherlands to the UK and its boss will relocate. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Maori tribe tells anti-vaccine protestors to stop using popular haka
The popular Ke Mata haka was performed by anti-vaccine protesters during demonstrations last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
COP26: A watered-down deal as Delhi chokes
India watered down a deal to cut reliance on coal even as its capital Delhi reels from toxic air quality. from BBC News - World https://if...
China property: New home prices see biggest fall since 2015
China's property sector has been rocked over fears about the future of real estate giant Evergrande. from BBC News - Business https://...
Astroworld: Boy, nine, dies days after crush at Travis Scott festival
Ezra Blount is the youngest of 10 people killed after panic broke out during rapper Travis Scott's show. from BBC News - World https:/...
'I had concerns about marriage', admits Malala Yousafzai
The Nobel laureate says she previously questioned marriage and the "imbalance of power". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Trump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say
The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say
The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks
The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The Uyghur woman fighting to keep her culture alive
In London, a restaurant owner aims to preserve traditions which are under threat in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ou20Sr
Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil
Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact? from BBC News - World https:...
A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking
Abhijeet Banerjee's irreverent new cookbook draws on both his culinary instincts and his academic insights. from BBC News - World http...
Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid
While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HiD...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried
The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Real Living Wage rises to £9.90 an hour
More than 300,000 people at firms accredited with the Living Wage Foundation will get the increase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
No turkey shortage, says British Poultry Council
There will be turkeys for Christmas, the industry says, but producers warn there will be less variety. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Charities facing a 'perfect storm' as demand rises
Research given to the BBC reveals hundreds of charities face rising demand for services this winter. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star 'deserves to be heard' on sexual assault claims - WTA
Chinese player Peng Shuai deserves "to be heard, not censored" after publicly accusing the country's former vice-premier of se...
Macron switches to using navy blue on France's flag - reports
The French president wants to reconnect with a symbol of the French Revolution, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fk70jr ...
Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia
Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated
The new rules are being introduced amid record infection levels and growing pressure on hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Son of Libya ex-ruler runs for president
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, wanted on war crimes charges at an international court, registers as a candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Japan's former princess Mako leaves for New York after giving up title
Mako was forced to give up her titles when she married her "commoner" husband last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
China and India must explain themselves - COP president
COP26 President Alok Sharma says Glasgow climate pact is historic and it keeps 1.5C within reach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ce...
US covered up deadly air strikes in Syria, New York Times reports
The strikes occurred in the last stronghold of the so-called Islamic State in Syria in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qFjsGe ...
US bank robber identified after decades-long hunt
Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H...
The circus helping Senegal's former child beggars
Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qyJElM
Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route
When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n...
What the 'Joker attack' revealed about Japanese society
An attack which injured 17 people on Halloween has shocked a country that rarely sees violent crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
COP26: Alok Sharma fights back tears as Glasgow Climate Pact agreed
The COP26 president apologised as a late amendment on coal was added to the draft text by India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Def...
COP26: 'Paris built the arena, Glasgow starts the race' - Kerry
US climate envoy, John Kerry, says "we raised ambition here in Glasgow, this was not business as usual". from BBC News - World h...
Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar
As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entire...
COP26: The two week summit in two minutes
The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments. from BBC News - World https...
COP26 climate deal: 'It won't save us from drowning'
Young activists on the frontline of climate change explain what the deal struck at COP26 means to them. from BBC News - World https://ift....
FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server
The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88
The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3os7G...
Delta boss says climate change means flying will cost more
The world's second largest airline says climate change is the biggest challenge facing aviation. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
'I can't get equity release on my eco-friendly home'
Andrew Bennett built an energy efficient home, but cannot borrow money against its value. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ndyZv1 ...
Dress embroidery project unifies women around the world
The artist behind a dress made in global embroidery project said it embodies the "unity" of women. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid: Dutch accept life within 'lockdown-lite'
Most in the Netherlands support a new lockdown-lite, despite anti-lockdown protests making headlines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
COP26: New global climate deal struck in Glasgow
New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal from BBC News - World https:...
Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests
Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 68
Fighting at the Litoral Penitentiary in the city of Guayaquil reportedly began on Friday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ch...
Egypt: Scorpions kill three and injure hundreds in Aswan
Three people have been killed by scorpion bites during storms in the southern city of Aswan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c91vrb ...
Poland-Belarus border: The BBC reports from the camps within touching distance of the EU
Steve Rosenberg reports from the migrant camps within touching distance of the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGUKWW
Belarus-Poland border: Putin warns Belarus over gas threat to EU
Russia's leader says Belarus should not cut gas supplies to Europe over the migrant row with Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband ending hunger strike after 21 days
The husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends his hunger strike outside the Foreign Office. from BBC News - World https:/...
Glen de Vries: William Shatner's spacecraft partner dies in plane crash
Glen de Vries went to the the edge of space with Star Trek actor William Shatner just one month ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sara Duterte: Daughter of Philippines leader runs for vice-president
Sara Duterte will run alongside the son of the country's former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c6ze...
The Nigerian artist who turned pain into fame during lockdown
Ijeoma Ogwuegbu only took up painting 18 months ago but praise from Thandiwe Newton helped her work go viral. from BBC News - World https:...
COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?
The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3na4c1Z
COP26: The story from Glasgow in 15 pictures
The most eye-catching demonstrations and unusual stories during COP26 have unfolded on the streets of Glasgow. from BBC News - World https...
Can California save itself from the flames?
Unprecedented drought and heat, combined with bad land management, have culminated in historic wildfires. from BBC News - World https://if...
Summer Zervos: Ex-Apprentice drops lawsuit against Trump
Mr Trump declares himself "totally vindicated" as Summer Zervos abandons her long-running lawsuit. from BBC News - World https:/...
Belarus border: Scrambling for facts in Europe's new crisis
Journalists and aid workers are kept away from the bleak spectacle of migrants on the Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'I could have been a racist killer'
As a teenager, Mike was an armed and angry US Nazi. Looking back, he fears he came close to murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
BBC's Simpson revisits Afghanistan under the Taliban
In 2001, the BBC's World Affairs editor was part of a team which entered the city when the Taliban fell. from BBC News - World https:/...
Ship-load of 'toxic' Chinese fertilizer causes diplomatic stink
A ship carrying fertiliser from China to Sri Lanka is at the heart of a dispute between both allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Iqaluit: A month without clean water in Canada's north
Frustration is growing in the Canadian city of Iqaluit after fuel contaminated the water supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onT...
COP26: Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal
Divisions remain over continuing subsidies for fossil fuels and financial help to poorer nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F9...
Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress
Former Trump strategist charged after refusing to testify to committee investigating US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Shein suppliers' workers doing 75-hour week, finds probe
A new report suggests some of the fast fashion brand's suppliers may be violating labour laws in China. from BBC News - Business https...
No regrets! Pandemic purchases that made us happy
Not everyone has buyer's remorse over what they bought in lockdown. For some, it changed their lives. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Strategies to close the pandemic gender gap at work
Covid has pushed many women out of the workforce what practical ideas will entice them back? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oj8R...
Astroworld: Dozens more lawsuits filed over deadly festival crush
A woman who was at the festival told reporters that said didn't know she was buying a "death ticket". from BBC News - World ...
Poland border: Heat camera shows migrants stranded between the two countries
The migrants - who are mainly young men - are enduring freezing conditions in the hopes of reaching the EU. from BBC News - World https://...
US journalist Danny Fenster gets 11 years jail in Myanmar
A Myanmar military court has sentenced US journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D8L220
US Olympian Sunisa Lee 'pepper sprayed in racist attack'
Gold medallist Sunisa Lee says the suspects also shouted slurs at her during the incident in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://if...
Rare Antarctic penguin accidentally travels 3,000km to New Zealand
Pingu the penguin was spotted by a local resident who thought he was a "soft toy" at first. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Belarus accused of orchestrating border crisis with Poland
EU nations, the US and UK say Belarus is putting migrants' lives in danger for political purposes. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Capitol riot: Court temporarily blocks release of Trump files
Files chased by the Capitol riot inquiry will not be released until an appeals court hears the case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US women are being jailed for having miscarriages
More and more American women are facing prison for allegedly harming their unborn baby by using drugs. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
At Iraq's election protest camp, militia supporters dig in
Tensions grow as defiant groups vow to stay put until election results are overturned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quPqoL
Quiz of the week: Which actor destroyed an original Banksy?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Lateral flow tests: Americans react to seeing UK rapid testing
A British nurse explains how at-home, fast Covid tests changed her life - and what the US can expect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Seven ways to curb climate change
What are the practical things countries need to do in order to tackle climate change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wRlXGN
COP 26: How much are poor countries getting to fight climate change?
Are rich countries close to meeting their climate promises to the developing world? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AJIdDD
Prison officers 'voting with their feet' amid jobs surge
Driving instructors, prison officers and forklift truck drivers are among the jobs in high demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Tulip tower: Government rejects plans for London skyscraper
The planning inspectorate turns down an appeal to build the tower in central London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n7lRay via ...
Would the world be better if it was run by teenagers?
One energy firm has appointed an advisory board of six young people to help guide the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q...
Memorial: Russia moves to close major human rights group
The group say that prosecutors have accused it of violating a law on foreign agents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30mcr2q
Iran nuclear deal: UK urges Iran to back plan to revive agreement
Iran wants to see economic sanctions lifted, but the West wants Iran to first reduce uranium stocks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Aminata Diallo: Paris St-Germain midfielder released by police without charge
Paris St-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo is released without charge by French police investigating an attack on her PSG team-mate Kheira H...
Poland-Belarus: How social media posts fuelled the migrant crisis
Messages on social media had a key role in a mass move of migrants to the Polish border this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F...
Celebrity grizzly bear takes her cubs into town
Online star 'Grizzly 399', who has her own Instagram page, took a stroll through Jackson Hole, Wyoming. from BBC News - World http...
COP26: UN chief Guterres says global warming target on life support
Antonio Guterres tells the Associated Press that COP26 will probably not achieve what's needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
FW de Klerk: The man who still divides South Africa
Was he a visionary who ended a racist system, or should he have been prosecuted? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wzFsU0
Covid: Austrians heading towards lockdown for unvaccinated
The measures comes as record infections are reported in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oeafBO...
Kyle Rittenhouse: US teen gunman's lawyers seek mistrial
Attorneys for Kyle Rittenhouse ask for the murder case to be tossed after the judge rebuked prosecutors. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Climate change: Iran says lift sanctions and we'll ratify Paris agreement
The world's eighth largest emitter says it will ratify the Paris climate pact if restrictions are lifted. from BBC News - World https:...
Belarus migrants: What routes do they use to reach Minsk?
The migrant crisis along the EU's borders is the result of increasing numbers arriving in Belarus by air. from BBC News - World https:...
The African migrants running a food bank in Sicily
Undocumented people in Italy struggling for money during the Covid pandemic are not entitled to aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband Richard on hunger strike to urge government to help
Richard Ratcliffe, the husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, is weeks into his protest. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Himalayan village split in two by climate change
In Kumik, in India's northern Ladakh region, there is a serious water crisis, with some residents forced to abandon their homes and move...
COP26: Climate activists on what change means for them
Climate activists from the Philippines, the UK and Argentina take questions on climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3mxx...
COP26: How much is spent supporting fossil fuels and green energy?
Despite green energy investment promises, many governments still financially back the fossil fuel industry. from BBC News - World https://...
The man turning cities into giant sponges to embrace floods
Yu Kongjian's sponge city, based on ancient Chinese wisdom, seeks to change how we deal with floods. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Firms step up graduate job pay amid fierce competition
New research suggests that the typical salary for a new graduate was £30,500 in 2021, up by £833. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
CEO Secrets: 'Wearing caps on video calls keeps us unified'
A CEO reveals a simple trick she used to keep her team feeling unified through Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30c0vjR via...
Mireille Knoll: Killer of French Holocaust survivor jailed for life
A man is sentenced for murdering 85-year-old Jewish woman Mireille Knoll in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kt16nZ
Flint water crisis: $626m settlement reached for lead poisoning victims
Twelve people died and many children in a Michigan city were exposed to lead poisoning in 2014-15. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Boeing agrees deal with families of Ethiopia crash victims
The planemaker has accepted responsibility, in return families of the victims will not seek punitive damages. from BBC News - Business htt...
Uber sued by Justice Department for overcharging disabled people
The Justice Department says Uber's 'wait time' fees discriminate against people with disabilities. from BBC News - Business ht...
COP26: China and US agree to boost climate cooperation
In a surprise announcement, the two countries unveil a joint pledge at the COP26 summit in Glasgow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Irn Bru hunting and celebrity spotting at COP26
Barack Obama, AOC, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Watson and others bring star power to the UN summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qr91...
Time-lapse video shows Iceland glacier shrink
Footage shows the rapid rate that centuries-old ice from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is melting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
La Palma: Second lava stream reaches ocean
The molten rock could join up with an existing delta made from solidified molten rock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oznFc7
Shares in electric truck maker Rivian leap 37% on opening
Amazon-backed Rivian has become the second-most valuable car company in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qq58RL via IFTTT...
Paraguay: Police probe Stradivarius violin theft motive in double murder
Three German citizens are arrested in Paraguay over the murder of an archaeologist and his daughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Ex-French president Francois Hollande testifies over 2015 Paris attacks
Francois Hollande tells the trial over the 2015 IS attacks that they couldn't have been prevented. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Harry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot
The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Harry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot
The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Covid: France brings in booster requirement for over 65s
From 15 December, proof of a booster jab will be needed to visit restaurants and museums, or travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Parambir Singh: The case of the missing top police officer
The former police chief of Mumbai has been missing since May - and nobody quite knows why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F5dTFd
Shein: The secretive Chinese brand dressing Gen Z
Shein's popularity has shot up during the pandemic, targeting Gen Z shoppers with low-cost products. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Environmental Photographer of the Year 2021 winners revealed
The competition's winning image shows the effect of rising sea levels in Ghana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bY67jS
Last rites rights of condemned around the world
A US death row inmate is fighting for a last rite. What rights to the condemned have around the world? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Electric truck maker Rivian raised more than $10bn, say reports
Amazon-backed Rivian has sold shares at $78, above its target range according to US media reports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Capitol riot: Trump's closest aides summoned to testify
Ten former White House aides are among the latest figures asked to testify by congressional investigators. from BBC News - World https://i...
Life at 50C: Lytton - the town that burned down in a day
Lytton saw the highest-ever temperature recorded above the latitude of 50 degrees north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D3Sonl
Cape Town's Day Zero: 'We are axing trees to save water'
Cape Town, on South Africa's coast, was the first global city to come close to running out of water. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Should firms have to put carbon labels on all products?
A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory? from BBC News - World https://ift...
UK property still a sellers' market says Rightmove
Grays in Essex is highlighted by the property portal as the hottest spot for sellers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3C2759t via...
Clarks accused of using agency workers to cover strike
Union complains about hiring of agency workers in five-week strike at Somerset warehouse from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3khTTqT ...
Shein: The secretive Chinese brand dressing Gen Z
Shein's popularity has shot up during the pandemic, targeting Gen Z shoppers with low-cost products. from BBC News - Business https://...
Should firms have to put carbon labels on all products?
A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory? from BBC News - Business https://...
Astroworld: Travis Scott should have stopped concert earlier, says fire chief
The US rapper had a responsibility to fans at his Astroworld event in which eight people were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala ties the knot in Birmingham ceremony
The activist and her partner Asser Malik celebrate a nikkah ceremony with family in Birmingham. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7dI...
French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging
Search teams with rescue dogs are scouring woodland after the disappearance of a 17-year-old woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Marie Antoinette's bracelets sell at auction for $8 million
The diamond bracelets of the last queen of France were sold to an anonymous telephone bidder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qnN76E...
Belarus migrants: Poland PM blames Russia's Putin for migrant crisis
Thousands of migrants are at the Belarus-Poland border, camping in cold and dangerous conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31L...
Bank of England takes next steps in digital money plan
The Bank and the Treasury to launch consultation on a UK central bank digital currency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31FVZKB v...
Hundreds of migrants at Poland-Belarus border
Poland says it has stopped attempts by the large group to enter the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZZ6HLr
Evergrande: Crisis-hit developer raises more cash as new deadline looms
The firm faces another deadline this week to make overdue interest payments of $148m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qi9yKD via...
Nagaenthran Dharmalingam: Family prays as man with IQ of 69 to be executed
The drug trafficking case has sparked a rare disquiet in Singapore where the death penalty is largely uncontroversial. from BBC News - Wor...
Wisconsin man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse pointed a gun at him
A protester acknowledges in court he was advancing with gun drawn on the teen when he opened fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Bhopal hospital fire: Four newborns die in neonatal unit
Firefighters were able to save 36 other babies as the blaze quickly engulfed the hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CZG87y
Climate change: What do scientists want from COP26 this week?
We asked climate experts from around the world what they want to see agreed at COP26 this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kEmp...
Cleo Smith abduction: Australian police investigate 'if anyone else involved'
The four-year-old Australian girl was found in a locked house last week after vanishing for 18 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
California couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'
Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims. from BBC News - World ht...
Desperate Afghans turn to people smugglers for help fleeing the country
People smugglers tell the BBC the number of Afghans leaving, has more than doubled since the Taliban takeover. from BBC News - World https...
Ghislaine Maxwell to challenge accusers' memories
The British socialite will challenge allegations she groomed girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. from BBC News - World https://if...
Travis Scott festival tragedy: Were warning signs missed at Astroworld?
Concerns were raised before Travis Scott's fatal festival show. Could the tragedy have been averted? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Rwanda goes electric with locally made motorbikes
Rwanda's Ampersand wants motorbike taxi drivers to switch from petrol to electric. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o9zsNY
Climate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing
Firms often claim they are eco-friendly but how can you check they are as green as they make out? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qy...
Matt Moulding: The billionaire THG boss facing a reality check
Matt Moulding floated THG in a blaze of glory, but a year later the shine has dimmed for the entrepreneur. from BBC News - Business https:...
Workers who want flexible work roles missing out
Jobseekers now want flexible working from day one but employers are reluctant to make it an option. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Climate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing
Firms often claim they are eco-friendly but how can you check they are as green as they make out? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
One smart idea to reduce wood waste in construction
A new system is being launched to allow builders to reuse wooden pallets multiple times. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bTyNKP ...
How will the US deal with a shortage of 80,000 truckers?
The chronic lack of lorry drivers in the US is adding to supply chain woes - and could get worse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Rolls-Royce backed to develop nuclear reactors
Private investors and the UK government back Rolls-Royce to develop small nuclear reactors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3CTCIm...
Niger classroom fire kills at least 25 schoolchildren
Many other schoolchildren aged five to six are injured during lessons in their straw-hut classrooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
COP26: Obama tells young people to stay angry on climate fight
The ex-US president calls for global unity and condemns "active hostility" towards climate science. from BBC News - World https:...
Satellite images appear to show mock-up US warships in China desert
Satellite photos appear to show the outlines of full-scale vessels, including an aircraft carrier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B...
Yemeni model jailed for indecency by rebel authorities
Human rights activists say the trial of Intisar al-Hammadi by Houthi authorities was unfair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kdcWTd ...
JD Sports angry at secret filming of its boss
Peter Cowgill was filmed meeting his counterpart at Footasylum, the target of a blocked takeover bid. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Brexit: UK -EU trade deal could collapse over NI row, says Coveney
The UK is laying foundations to suspend parts of the NI Protocol, says the Irish foreign minister. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Afghans facing 'hell on earth' as winter looms
The World Food Programme says 23 million people are "marching towards starvation" in the country. from BBC News - World https://...
Chennai floods: Heavy rains bring Indian city to standstill
The heaviest rainfall in the city since 2015 has caused severe flooding and brought life to a standstill. from BBC News - World https://if...
Brexit: UK -EU trade deal could collapse over NI row, says Coveney
The UK is laying foundations to suspend parts of the NI Protocol, says the Irish foreign minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Afghanistan hunger: 'The worst humanitarian crisis on Earth'
Afghanistan faces widespread famine with millions affected, says the UN World Food Programme head. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b...
Sydney Airport agrees to $17.5bn buyout deal
The offer from a group of infrastructure investors is one of Australia's biggest ever takeover bids. from BBC News - Business https://...
COP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation at climate summit
There are more participants than from any single country, a study shared with the BBC suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3woG9...
Dug Dug: A film inspired by India's motorcycle god
A new film riding on the back of a temple in India dedicated to a motorcycle deity is making waves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US-Canada border: After 19 months, families to reunite
The land border will soon fully reopen to vaccinated travellers, allowing families to reconnect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfU...
Why Tanzanian Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah is hardly known back home
Few of Abdulrazak Gurnah's novels are sold in Tanzania where reading fiction is not popular. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hag...
How will the US deal with a shortage of 80,000 truckers?
The chronic lack of lorry drivers in the US is adding to supply chain woes - and could get worse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wl...
TikTok videos humanise Colombia's cocaine workers
Social media videos in Colombia reveal how the people on the lowest rung of the cocaine industry work and live. from BBC News - World http...
Diamonds v trees: The community trying to save its forest
The Madhya Pradesh state government says a new diamond mine will bring jobs but local people say their lives will be destroyed. from BBC N...
The space telescopes inspired by lobsters
By mimicking the way lobsters’ eyes work, scientists have designed new X-ray space telescopes that can survey much larger areas. from BBC ...
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