The Corozal: Scottish dredger that helped build the Panama Canal
Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid: Cathay Pacific flights cut after Hong Kong clampdown
The announcement comes after the city tightened its coronavirus quarantine regulations for aircrew. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
2021 viral videos: The social media moments India celebrated
From the 'pawri' girl to the tiny Covid warrior, here are the social media moments India celebrated. from BBC News - World https:/...
The 'heartbreakingly beautiful' art of Laurie Anderson
The pioneering artist speaks about her new exhibit, which blends painting, film, music and writing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why Chinese stand-up comedians are turning to English
Alex Shi says her comedy comes from her Chinese heritage but she feels more comfortable performing in a foreign language. from BBC News - ...
Cape Verde: Drone delivers medical supplies to remote islands
Computer scientist Erico Pinheiro has invented a drone system to deliver medical supplies to the remote communities of his island nation Cap...
15 films to look out for in the Oscars race
With the gong-giving season picking up steam, we look at the possible nominees for the big awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J...
Sofology: We spent our Christmas on deckchairs
Customers of the furniture chain say they have been left without orders and in the dark. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3z8zESF ...
What went wrong with vaccinating the world?
Why developed countries have a surplus of vaccines while low-income ones are still struggling to battle Covid. from BBC News - World https...
Apple puts Indian iPhone factory 'on probation'
Hundreds of staff at Foxconn in Sriperumbudur were reportedly hit by food poisoning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3exacwL via ...
Syntropic agriculture: A new way of farming in dry climates?
Ernst Gotsch's method of agriculture increases, rather than decreases, biodiversity and wildlife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
TikTok moderator sues over 'psychological trauma'
Candie Frazier says her mental health suffered after watching "extreme and graphic" video content. from BBC News - Business http...
Boeing 737 Max: Indonesia lifts ban after 2018 Lion Air crash
The announcement came just a day after Ethiopian Airlines said it would resume 737 Max flights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3E...
Vinyl sales soared again in 2021, thanks to Abba
The pop icons' surprise return helped UK vinyl sales top five million for the first time since 1990. from BBC News - Business https://...
The mystery of the home where the Queen was born
Where was the original site of the house where the Queen was born? And was it bombed in the war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EvW...
How invisible barcodes could increase plastic recycling
A pan-industry scheme is testing invisible barcodes on plastic packaging to boost recycling rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Fighting to learn in Venezuela
Despite the country's continuing economic crisis, both pupils and teachers are determined to continue with schooling. from BBC News - ...
The African nation aiming to be a hydrogen superpower
Namibia wants to use its abundance of sunshine and wind power to make and export hydrogen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eve952...
‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’
Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etHv3S
Crocodiles turn on humans amid Iran water crisis
The creatures are attacking as their habitats shrink, a grim side-effect of Iran's water shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN
The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mFlCCX ...
The African nation aiming to be a hydrogen superpower
Namibia wants to use its abundance of sunshine and wind power to make and export hydrogen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eve952
What a Greek tragedy teaches us about modern migration
A production of Antigone seeks to overturn prejudices about Africans arriving in Sicily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/318V3i8
83 movie: Reliving India’s epic cricket triumph
A Bollywood ode to India's 1983 cricket world cup win recreates one of the greatest upsets in sports history. from BBC News - World ht...
Afghanistan: Children in Kabul working for a piece of bread
More and more Afghan children are having to work to support their families, amidst an economic collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Spider-Man: No Way Home becomes first pandemic-era film to top $1bn
It beat Chinese Korean War epic The Battle of Lake Changjin to be the highest grossing film of 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot
The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FHDBQw
India's unwinnable battle against spitting
The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EwyRfc
Business Review of 2021: Climate change and Covid
2021 saw countries grapple with climate change's economic challenges, and Covid's continuing impact. from BBC News - Business http...
My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war
US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Covid: Travel misery for tens of thousands as flights are cancelled
Chinese and US airlines are hardest hit amid a surge in Covid cases in many countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EmJVvy vi...
How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot
The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FHDBQw ...
Archbishop Desmond Tutu: Looking back at his life
BBC South Africa correspondent Nomsa Maseko looks back at the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu who has died aged 90. from BBC News - World ...
Covid: Travel misery continues as 1,500 more flights cancelled
Chinese and US airlines are hardest hit amid a surge in Covid cases in many countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EmJVvy
Deadly bombing at restaurant packed for Christmas
Six people have been killed after a suicide bomber targeted a restaurant in eastern DR Congo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33NIU2U...
Myanmar: Charity staff missing after deadly 'army attack'
Save the Children says troops killed 38 people and burned their bodies in eastern Kayah state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yXhaE...
Israeli 'psychic' Uri Geller still baffling fans at 75
Now wowing visitors at his museum, the famous spoon bender recalls his rise from poverty to stardom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Love story sends TV fans in search of idyllic Alps
Crash Landing On You has been a big hit and now fans are travelling to the filming locations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30X7kG7...
Letter from Africa: Why Kenya's taxman is eyeing social media
Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling. from BBC News - World https://i...
The Chinese mother backing bigger families
Chen Ting is a mother of three and businesswoman who encourages other women to have more children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F...
Why a former oil executive is capping abandoned wells
Around the US, an estimated three million oil wells have been abandoned. They're more dangerous than we think. from BBC News - World h...
Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in California
Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump Scottish golf resorts claimed over £3m in furlough
Accounts reveal the former US president's two golf courses in Scotland made financial losses last year. from BBC News - Business https...
SA urges halt to Nelson Mandela's Robben Island prison cell key auction
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, spent 18 years in a tiny cell on Robben Island. from BBC News - World https://if...
In pictures: World celebrates Christmas
For the second year running, fewer people are attending festive events because of the Covid outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Climate change: Lapland reindeer gone astray in search for food
Herders are struggling to find thousands of reindeer that have run away in search of food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H7YHbl
No time for war: Russians see no chance of conflict
With rhetoric becoming harsh and fears of an invasion growing, Muscovites give their views on the crisis. from BBC News - World https://if...
Art: 'People amazed I fold paper for a living, then they see it'
Artist Polly Verity loves the look and feel of paper and has been "lost in its landscape" for years. from BBC News - World https...
French zoo closed temporarily after pack of nine wolves escape
No people were injured during the incident, but the wolf pack was killed due to safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Et8...
'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event
A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3stok2d ...
Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room
The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E...
Climate change: Small army of volunteers keeping deniers off Wikipedia
A group of editors is working tirelessly to keep bad climate info off the user-generated encyclopaedia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Murray Head: 'Unsung at home, but a hero in France'
Murray Head is all but forgotten in the UK, but in his adopted home France he ranks among the greats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Switzerland's wolves get too close for comfort
Alpine villages say the animals have started approaching children and they need to fend them off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yT...
Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 December 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yRLYqk
James Webb Space Telescope: How does it work?
The telescope has been 30 years in the making and is nearly ready to launch, but what makes it so special? from BBC News - World https://i...
Georgia: The rise of the right
LGBT activists cancelled Tbilisi Pride this year after violence from far-right protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qppUPS
Daunte Wright shooting: Key moments in the trial of Kimberly Potter
The trial saw emotional testimonies and dramatic bodycam footage of the fatal shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ssyxf9
Covid: Ecuador makes vaccination mandatory for most citizens
All those from the age of five must be jabbed, although people with medical reasons are exempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ekPU...
Daunte Wright death: US 'Taser mixup' ex-officer guilty of manslaughter
The April shooting led to days of demonstrations against police killings of black men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JeuQjh
James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong
The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students". from BBC News - World h...
Joan Didion: US literary icon dies at 87
She was known for chronicling US culture and was a screenwriter for the 1976 film A Star is Born. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hb...
Scotland's nightclubs to close for three weeks from 27 December
It follows new restrictions being put on public events and venues earlier this week due to concern over Omicron. from BBC News - Business ...
Parcel delivery scam texts to spike this Christmas
About a million scam texts will be sent in the UK this week, with more than half for parcel delivery fraud. from BBC News - Business https...
How this iconic Manhattan newsstand survived the Covid pandemic
Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J6tqr7 ...
CEO Secrets: 'Don't overthink, fail fast and move on'
Joel Akwenuke, founder of hair treatment company NewFade, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FnnYxQ via...
Pillar of Shame: Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square statue removed
Workers at the University of Hong Kong dismantle the sculpture commemorating the 1989 massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EimX...
Spain to require masks outdoors amid Covid surge
As the Omicron variant spreads around Europe, countries tighten restrictions to brace for another wave. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Roman-era 'Good Shepherd' ring found off Israel in ancient shipwreck
Israeli archaeologists discover a Roman-era gold ring bearing an early Christian depiction of Jesus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine? And other questions
What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IvgKtg
Covid: Fines for Wales employees not working from home
People must work from home unless there is "a reasonable excuse" with fines for bosses and workers. from BBC News - Business htt...
Malaysia hit by the worst floods in decades
At least 14 people have died and tens of thousands evacuated their homes after torrential rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EbVd...
OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief
The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pfOFi8...
Madagascar: Minister 'swims for 12 hours' after helicopter crashes at sea
The Madagascar police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a boat accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yLXEL...
Covid passports: Club owner's mum gives out lateral flow tests all night
Rich Gilbert says 30% of people arriving at his nightclub didn't know they needed a Covid passport. from BBC News - Business https://i...
The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner
If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Abducted Haiti missionaries describe daring escape
The group, including four children, navigated by the stars as they trekked through the bush to freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV
Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3miq5Lx
Indian Christians fear attacks or jail over conversions
Christians in Karnataka state say attacks against them have grown ahead of a new anti-conversion law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Berlusconi seeks comeback role as Italian president
Despite the scandals and a tax fraud conviction, Italy's most colourful ex-PM could be head of state. from BBC News - World https://if...
How Covid deepened America's teacher shortages
Classrooms across the US have been emptied of educators - and the pandemic has made it worse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qgXCqC...
Saudi-led coalition forces target Yemeni airport in air strike
Saudi state media claimed that UN aid workers were warned to leave the airport ahead of the strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Viya: Top Chinese live-streamer fined $210m for tax evasion
Internet celebrity Huang Wei, known as Viya, is accused of hiding her personal income from officials. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Covid: An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled - WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organization calls for "difficult decisions" to be made over festive plans. from BBC News - World h...
Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year
The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Young pupils allegedly forced to re-enact Holocaust in Washington school
An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year
The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Algeria and a question of identity: Who counts as African?
North Africans love the Cup of Nation but for some, their African identity is open to question. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eapW...
Covid-19: Can freebies tempt Indians to get vaccinated?
Some Indian states have offered unusual vaccine incentives, but experts say this may not be enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Myanmar: BBC investigates military's mass killings
Eyewitnesses and survivors say that soldiers rounded up villagers before separating the men and killing them. from BBC News - World https:...
Iran execution of Heidar Ghorbani sparks rare anti-government protest
The death sentence handed to Kurdish man Heidar Ghorbani was viewed by rights groups as political. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G...
Senator Joe Manchin threatens to sink signature Biden bill
Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns
The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53
The Spanish singer is remembered by other members of the group for his unique voice and spirit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Eicv...
Liz Truss replaces Lord Frost in post-Brexit talks
The foreign secretary will become the UK's lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol. from BBC News - World https...
Drakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival
The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8o6dV ...
Covid: Germany tightens restrictions on UK travellers
Germany follows France in banning British tourists and business travellers over Omicron concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pa...
West Bank ambush suspects captured, Israel says
The army says it has caught Palestinians suspected of a deadly attack in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9N...
Covid: Dutch go into Christmas lockdown over Omicron wave
Non-essential shops, schools, bars and other public venues have been closed until at least 14 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam
The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E...
Chileans divided ahead of presidential run-off
The election, set to be the most polarised in decades, pits a far-right candidate against a leftist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Migrant crossings: More than 900 cross Channel in two days
Nearly 28,000 people have now crossed from France to England in small boats this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E73F6k
UK troops will not be deployed to Ukraine to defend against Russia
Britain's defence secretary says this is because Ukraine is not a member of the Nato military alliance. from BBC News - World https://...
Covid: Dutch go into Christmas lockdown over Omicron wave
Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January. from BBC News - World h...
Sports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award
American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award. from BBC News - ...
Gardener Omar Raddad wins fight to re-open notorious murder case
A Moroccan gardener convicted of the notorious killing of a French heiress is fighting to clear his name. from BBC News - World https://if...
Kim Potter: 'Taser mix-up' ex-officer weeps in manslaughter testimony
Kim Potter testified at her manslaughter trial about the "chaotic" fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. from BBC News - World https:...
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Epstein's ex testifies for the defence
Eva Andersson-Dubin has defended her sex offender ex in the past and denies knowledge of his crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
TikTok says US school shooting threats not credible
Security around some US schools is stepped up in response to supposed violent threats going viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y...
Son's tribute to 'bawdy, fertile matriarch' goes viral
A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media. from BBC News - World https://if...
Tech trends 2022: Starships and missing chips
From giant rockets to new ways to heat your home, a look at the technology that will emerge in 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Millipede with more legs than any known animal discovered in Australia
The millipede, discovered in Australia, has more than 1,300 legs and is believed to live on fungi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p...
Brexit: UK signs free trade deal with Australia
Ministers say it will unlock £10.4bn of trade, but UK farmers have concerns about being undercut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
RAF Typhoon jet shoots down 'small hostile drone' in Syria
It is the first time the RAF has shot down enemy aircraft since the Falklands nearly 40 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y...
Haiti kidnappers release remaining missionaries
The missionaries from the US and Canada were abducted in mid-October by a powerful crime gang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q5bG6...
Boeing: Families in legal action against US over air crash
Relatives of passengers killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash file legal action over Boeing deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mb...
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Defence attorneys begin arguments
A spokesperson for Ms Maxwell said on Wednesday she is "too fragile" to testify in her own defence. from BBC News - World https:...
Firms call for government help as Covid surges
Businesses are increasing pressure on ministers to provide support after a dent in consumer confidence. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Covid: 'Three of us left' - Firms hit by sickness wave
Employers are feeling the impact of staff shortages as cases hit a new record. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ywxCvt via IFTTT ...
A380: last of the superjumbos handed to new owner
The final A380 to leave Airbus' production line has been handed to its new owner. What does the future hold for the plane? from BBC Ne...
'If you eat here, you're dining with rats'
Some New Yorkers are cooling on the craze for street-side restaurant sheds, due to noise and vermin. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
The teenagers and the nun trying to stop an Australian coal mine
Eight teenagers won a milestone environmental court case in Australia, but the result was appealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Federal Reserve to withdraw stimulus more quickly
The US central bank will reduce its stimulus more rapidly, and expects to raise interest rates next year. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Logic's 1-800-273-8255 led to call surge to suicide line, study suggests
Researchers found that the rapper's 1-800-273-8255 increased calls to the helpline it was named after. from BBC News - World https://i...
Social care: Official advisers want immigration rules to be eased
The government's official migration advisers say the sector faces "severe" problems finding staff. from BBC News - Business ...
bell hooks; Author and feminist dies aged 69
Her niece confirmed the writer died on Wednesday "surrounded by her family and friends". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Phillip Adams: Ex-NFL player who shot six dead had CTE brain disease
US footballer Phillip Adams' brain showed evidence of damage linked to repeated head trauma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dPz...
Billie Eilish says porn exposure while young caused nightmares
The singer-songwriter spoke about how "abusive" pornography skewed her early sexual experiences. from BBC News - World https://i...
Malta becomes first EU nation to legalise cannabis
The landmark move is expected to be followed by more European countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ujJBk
Russia told to pay compensation to woman whose hands were cut off
Europe's top human rights court says authorities failed to protect her against domestic violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Toronto police release video of 'suspect' in billionaires' 2017 murders
Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead at home four years ago, but police have made no arrests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dQn...
Sex and cancer: 'I was ashamed to ask for help'
Cait didn't know why it hurt to masturbate after her treatment - and didn't know who to ask. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Law student, 19, sues landlord and wins first case
Jack Simm sued his landlord after saying his accommodation was like a "building site". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Larry Nassar abuse survivors to receive $380m settlement
Hundreds of women abused by the ex-US gymnastics team doctor reach a settlement with USA Gymnastics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Canada apologises for 'scourge' of military sexual misconduct
Eleven of Canada's top brass have been removed from their posts in connection with sexual misconduct. from BBC News - World https://if...
Post Office scandal: Government to foot bill for postmasters' compensation
The Department for Business said that the impact on postmasters' lives "cannot be overstated". from BBC News - Business http...
Koffi Olomidé cleared of rape but convicted of holding dancers
A French court clears Koffi Olomidé of rape but convicts him of holding four dancers against their will. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas to face Westminster magistrates
Mrs Sacoolas returned to the US after diplomatic immunity was asserted on her behalf. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dKGDHx
Bank of England: UK resilient but Covid fears remain
The Bank of England's latest stability report says new variants could still have a big economic impact. from BBC News - Business https...
And Just Like That: Peloton responds with parody ad after shares tumble
The exercise equipment maker released an online parody after scene that sent its shares tumbling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
How this country became Europe's cargo bike hub
In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s06dR0 via IFTTT
Omicron: India aims to avoid 'pandemic roulette'
A virology institute boss says India will see a third wave "depending on how warmly we invite it". from BBC News - World https:/...
Alibaba fires employee who accused boss of rape
The Chinese e-commerce firm has fired the woman, who went public with accusations in August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lXtJ...
Indian police 'foil man's attempt to fake death'
Officers say he murdered another man to try to fake his own death to avoid being returned to prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Verstappen wins F1 world title, Mercedes protest
Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins his first Formula 1 world title in dramatic circumstances at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. from BBC N...
Indian PM Modi's Twitter hacked with bitcoin tweet
The Indian prime minister's account had a message stating that bitcoin would be distributed to citizens. from BBC News - World https:/...
Covid in Austria: Mass protest in Vienna against measures
Austria has become the first country in the EU to make vaccinations mandatory, from February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DZbvyV...
Mexico truck crash: 'I woke up 50 metres from the truck'
A survivor of a crash that killed 54 speaks to the BBC about the people who did not survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dGHwB1 ...
The Nigerian woman whose life changed when she visited a leprosy colony
A Nigerian woman living in the US never imagined that leprosy still existed in her home country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pQY...
The priests navigating Colombia's conflict zones
Catholic clergy are sometimes the only ones who can access areas where armed groups are active. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33mvY...
Meth and heroin fuel Afghanistan drugs boom
With a collapsing economy and severe drought, Afghanistan’s drug trade is on the rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMd0ft
Your pictures on the theme of 'misty mornings'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30gApfk
ICYMI: Scuba-diving Santa and other festive moments
Why has Father Christmas swapped his sleigh for diving gear and skis this week? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oUvzhD
Kentucky hit by 'worst ever tornadoes'
More than 70 people died in Kentucky in Friday night's storms, including dozens in a candle factory, and the death toll is expected to r...
Biden: US will do whatever is needed to help Tornado victims
US president Joe Biden speaks to the country after states have been hit by deadly tornadoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJmUym ...
Albert Benaiges: Ex-Barcelona academy chief faces sex abuse claims
The allegations against Albert Benaiges date back to his time as a teacher in the 1980s and 90s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ETY...
Kashmir killings: The families still waiting for bodies of loved ones
Relatives of people killed by security forces during encounters say they have little hope of justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Businesses call on the government for more help
Firms are calling on the government for more support after Plan B Covid restrictions take effect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa attacks social media 'toxic sludge'
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division. from BBC News - World http...
Indonesia volcano: Volunteers struggle to recover the dead, metres deep in ash and mud
The effort to recover bodies is continuing in Indonesia, after the eruption of Mount Semeru last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Mexico truck crash: 'There are so many dead'
At least 54 people have been killed, and scores more injured, after a truck rolled in southern Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The Monkees star Michael Nesmith dies at 78
With the group, the singer and guitarist had a string of hits and starred in a TV sitcom in the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Capitol riot: US appeals court rejects Trump's request to block files
A panel investigating the Capitol riot wants to see the ex-president's White House records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oGW7...
US-led coalition against IS ends combat mission in Iraq
Troops will remain to "advise, assist and enable" Iraqi security forces to stop a resurgence of IS. from BBC News - World https:...
How a Russian invasion of Ukraine could spill over into Europe
A senior Western intel official warns war would have far-reaching consequences on the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30aR...
Starbucks to get its first unionised US store since 1980s
Staff at one branch vote to unionise, the first in the coffee chain's own stores since the 1980s. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Astroworld: Travis Scott says he was unaware fans were hurt
The US rapper says he only discovered the impact of a deadly crowd surge after the festival in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Kenya police recruits brag: 'We are the bad ones'
A video of Kenyan police recruits acting in an intimidating fashion is widely condemned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Iydrlb
Russia Ukraine: Sending US troops not on table - Biden
The US president says a Western response to a Russian invasion would not include boots on the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Elizabeth Holmes testifies she 'never' misled investors
Holmes' defence team rested their case after seven days of testimony from the Theranos founder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
UK and Canada join diplomatic boycott of China Winter Olympics
The two nations say their diplomats will not attend the games, citing Chinese human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Robert E Lee: Confederate general statue to be turned into art
The statue was at the centre of a white nationalist rally in 2017, which led to the death of a woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New home working order another blow for small firms
New guidance to work from home is greeted with dismay by firms that thrive when workers are in offices. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Covid vaccine passports 'devastating' for nightclubs
An industry body says nightclubs and bars should not be "thrown under the bus" by the government. from BBC News - Business https...
Indonesia's biodiesel drive is leading to deforestation
Indonesia aims to use biofuels to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but it may damage its forests in the process. from BBC News - World https:...
How Bangladeshis are lured into slavery in Libya
A 19-year-old tells of his harrowing ordeal at the hands of traffickers who tricked him and his parents. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Bitcoin 'founder' to keep 1m Bitcoin cache
A jury decided Craig Wright, who says he created the cryptocurrency, can retain bitcoin worth billions of dollars. from BBC News - Busines...
Bitcoin 'founder' to keep 1m Bitcoin cache
A jury decided Craig Wright, who says he created the cryptocurrency, can retain bitcoin worth billions of dollars. from BBC News - World h...
Treasury inflation warning on public sector pay
The Treasury has warned that higher public sector pay could make high inflation rates persist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3y7...
Chile same-sex marriage: Law overwhelmingly approved by parliament
A law allowing same-sex marriage is approved in the historically Catholic Latin American country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Du...
Amazon services down for thousands of users
Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y32...
Amazon services down for thousands of users
Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3...
Hong Kong Covid: The Cathay pilots stuck in 'perpetual quarantine'
One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ionk4R
Amalia: The heir to the Dutch throne keeps it normal at 18
Princess Amalia had an ordinary childhood and wants her life to continue that way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31DK8wt
David Gulpilil: Profound legacy of a trailblazing Aboriginal actor
A trailblazing figure with a 50-year career, he helped vastly improve cultural representations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4gG...
'I had to move across America when I became allergic to the sun'
After experiencing an unusual allergic reaction, Carrie moves across America to escape the sun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ExFA...
Byju's and the other side of an edtech giant's dizzying rise
Indian firm Byju's faces allegations of pursuing hyper growth using high pressure sales tactics. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Helping trans people escape death in their home countries
Iman Le Caire made it her mission to help other trans people flee persecution in hostile countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'I want Afghan women to be free to wear colour'
Fashion icon Halima Aden and Afghan tutor Aliya Kazimy write to each other about the importance of choice. from BBC News - World https://i...
Juan Jose Florian: Colombia's Para-cycling 'superhero' and his dramatic life story
Juan Jose Florian was forced into armed conflict on the opposite side to family. When a bomb nearly killed him, sport helped heal. from BB...
Rebel Wilson on weight loss: I know what it’s like to be invisible
The actress, producer and director opens up about her weight loss, in an exclusive BBC interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZ...
Mahbouba Seraj: Afghanistan is a country in trouble
Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid testing: New PCR rules throw plans into disarray
New PCR testing rules come into force on Tuesday for travellers arriving in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32TNdJx via I...
Wall Street watchdogs probe Trump media firm deal
At the weekend the Trump Media and Technology Group said it had secured $1bn of investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GiPTP...
Hong Kong Covid: The Cathay pilots stuck in 'perpetual quarantine'
One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Ionk4R ...
The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas
A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lEE...
Jussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'
Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago. from BBC News - World https://i...
Ghislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim'
An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gk7...
Tesco: Pre-Christmas strikes planned by 6,500 depot staff
Trade union Usdaw said 5,000 members at nine warehouses across the country will take industrial action. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Indonesia volcano: 'The volcano destroyed our houses - we need help'
Watch this video to see how two survivors' lives have been impacted by Mt Semeru's eruption in Indonesia. from BBC News - World ht...
US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3op8...
Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves
The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKOHa
US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom
"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. from BBC News - World h...
US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom
"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. from BBC News - Busines...
Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?
The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair? from BBC News - World ...
Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors
The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IqeM...
Eric Zemmour: Far-right French presidential candidate grabbed at rally
A man grabs Eric Zemmour by the neck at the far-right presidential candidate's first rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rEUv...
Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jail
This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWLeQ8
FARC: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuela
The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protests
More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I...
Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstood
Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party. from BBC News - Business https:...
Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstood
Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party. from BBC News - World https://i...
Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?
The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xY...
Tennis governing body to keep playing in China
The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people"....
Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics
Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32S0pi...
The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas
A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lEEUIi...
Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rSS5cD
Thomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo
The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel
The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractur...
James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'
The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsLCHp
How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blind
Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Large gender pay gaps persist over the last 25 years
Once increases in women’s education are accounted for, the gender pay gap change is only 3% since 1995. from BBC News - Business https://i...
HGV driver shortage: Signs pressures are easing, trade group says
Fewer drivers are leaving the profession, Logistics UK says, but more action is needed to attract recruits. from BBC News - Business https...
Tesco: Distribution centre workers plan pre-Christmas strikes
Up to 1,200 workers across four sites will stage walkouts over pay, according to the Unite union. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner
The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E...
Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYWIm...
Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn
The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash
Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCDfqd
Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dq40AD
Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon
Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I...
French climber handed Mont Blanc gems after 2013 find
The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IjA1O...
Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC News - Business https:...
Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe
Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation". from BBC News - World https://...
Trump social media firm raises $1bn from investors
The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder
Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east. from BBC News - World h...
Covid travel test changes a 'hammer blow' to industry
The return of pre-departure tests for travellers to the UK will come into force on 04:00 GMT Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces
US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces. from BBC News - World https://...
Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat
Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onUSrV ...
Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother
The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother fight off sexual harassment claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why France faces so much anger in West Africa
Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against
Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dnynru
South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists
Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears
The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river
At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EwaQ...
Coronavirus: UK tightens travel rules amid Omicron spread
Travellers to the UK will have to have a negative Covid test before departure, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Michigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter
Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3InwnT...
Belgian zoo hippos test positive for Covid
Officials at Antwerp zoo do not know how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GaMGRS
Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission
The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dn...
Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's shadow looms over poll
Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31owH3...
Eitan Biran: Cable car survivor returned to Italy after custody battle
Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dp1NWa ...
Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud
Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m from Mt Semeru in Java. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnvLVz
ICYMI: Jumping into an active volcano, and other ways to spend the festive season
Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World h...
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week
The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD
Michigan school shooting: Reward offered to find suspect's parents
US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Do...
Russia Ukraine: Biden warns Russia against Ukraine 'red lines'
Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoB...
Mali: Dozens of civilians killed after militants attack bus
More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DriZu2
MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?
A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pp...
Bolsonaro: Brazilian Supreme Court opens investigation into vaccine comments
Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Fraud: 'I had £18,000 stolen after my drink was spiked'
Fraudsters appear to be adopting the "sinister" tactic of spiking drinks to steal money, campaigners warn. from BBC News - Busin...
Rare turtle washes up 4,000 miles from home
Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lTET...
Ready for power: Team Scholz promises a new Germany
Next week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lydiEs
Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC News - World https://i...
Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo - again
Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: A race for equal rights
As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IfgZsu
Ros Atkins on… America’s abortion divide
How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oj...
MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?
A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pmtHgA
Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort
The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GdyQ10
China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong
The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dl...
China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong
The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut
Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ruK...
Laverne & Shirley star Eddie Mekka dies aged 69
The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The Indian granny who became literate at 104
Kuttiyamma, from the southern Indian state of Kerala, aced a government test that measures literacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
NunTok: How religion is booming on TikTok and Instagram
Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media. from BBC News - Wor...
Boxing Day: Festive film debut for Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Boxing Day, the first British Christmas rom-com led by an all-black cast, is released Friday 3 December. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How to spot the software that could be spying on you
Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Why Turkey's currency crash does not worry Erdogan
Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxbVpD
Broome: Diving the remnants of a WW2 attack on Australia
A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lu...
Africa's week in pictures: 26 November - 2 December 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQcXlJ
Will Meghan's big win change public opinion?
The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The drought ravaging East African wildlife and livestock
At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Em...
Retailers make 'shocking' petrol profit says RAC
Fuel retailers are charging unnecessarily high prices for petrol according to the RAC motoring organisation. from BBC News - Business http...
Covid loan anti-fraud checks inadequate, says watchdog
The government acted too slowly to stop fraudsters exploiting its Bounce Back Loan scheme, a report says. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Would you give 10% of your salary to charity?
A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DfG3Mm vi...
Germany: Angela Merkel's military farewell features punk singer's hit
A ceremony has been held for the German chancellor, who is due to step down after 16 years in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Virgin Media outage hits UK TV viewers
The firm apologises after some customers are left with no access to TV services for more than 10 hours. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Omicron: Biden unveils new Covid-19 winter measures
Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dmt...
How do you say 'Omicron'?
Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate. from BBC News - World ht...
Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines
It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines
It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Alan Tudge: Australia minister stood aside over 'abusive' affair allegations
Mr Tudge's ex-staffer said she had experienced bullying during their consensual affair in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Disney elects woman as chairman for first time in 98-year history
Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Disney elects woman as chairman for first time in 98-year history
Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
Argentina ex-President Mauricio Macri charged in sub families spying case
Mauricio Macri denies ordering the spying on relatives of the victims of a 2017 submarine disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
When Jesus is used to steal from his flock
William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions. from BBC News - World https:/...
Firms opt for smaller Christmas parties over Omicron fears
Companies are deciding against holding a big bash in favour of allowing small, optional gatherings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Canadian MPs vote to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy'
MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9fL3...
Venezuela's hospital 'hell'
The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives. from BBC N...
‘It’s like hell in here’: The struggle to save Afghanistan's starving babies
Doctors in Afghanistan’s crisis-hit hospitals are caring for their patients in almost impossible conditions. from BBC News - World https:/...
Would you give 10% of your salary to charity?
A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DfG3Mm
'No middle ground': Chile voters face tough choice as run-off looms
Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oalcFU
Epstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'
The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Icw5P...
Rising energy bills: 'My teenager disappears under coats at night'
A charity estimates that domestic gas bills in April will be double those of 18 months earlier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o...
Cryptocurrency executives to be questioned in Congress
Washington is joining other governments in scrutinising the rapidly expanding sector more closely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
EU launches €300bn bid to challenge Chinese influence
The Global Gateway infrastructure plan is described as a true alternative to Chinese influence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o...
Duolingo boss: 'Develop your social skills'
Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3r...
Biden puts faith in Santa Claus amid supply chain problems
The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Michigan school shooting: Suspect, 15, charged as an adult
The 15-year-old killed four students in an "absolutely premeditated" attack, say prosecutors. from BBC News - World https://ift....
WTA suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai
The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. from BBC News - ...
Biden says economy 'in strong shape' ahead of holidays
The president says he is optimistic supply chains can cope with any disruption from Omicron. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IaJF...
Match settles legal fight with Tinder founders for $441m
Dating app Tinder's founders claimed in court that Match had undervalued the firm by $10bn in 2017. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Covid Omicron: Time to consider mandatory jabs, EU chief says
EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron variant, says Ursula von der Leyen. from BBC News - World https://if...
Austria: Doctor fined for amputating wrong leg of patient
The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Survivor: I'm haunted by deadliest Channel crossing
Mohamed Isa Omar, one of two survivors of last week's disaster, tells the BBC he saw people drown. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Yemen's Marib: The city at the heart of a dirty war
Jeremy Bowen gets rare access to Marib, where civilians are caught behind the conflict's front line. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female PM twice
Magdalena Andersson's rise to power has been high political drama, but the finale may be yet to come. from BBC News - World https://if...
Resurgence of Pakistani Islamist group TLP sows fear
The release of the TLP leader and supporters could have far-reaching implications in Pakistan and beyond. from BBC News - World https://if...
Multi-billion EU bid to challenge Chinese influence
The "Global Gateway" plan is seen as an attempt to counter Chinese influence in Africa and beyond. from BBC News - World https:/...
Lara Logan: Fox News host condemned over Fauci Nazi doctor comments
Lara Logan compared Dr Anthony Fauci to Joseph Mengele - the Auschwitz doctor known as the "Angel of Death". from BBC News - Wor...
Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage
Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rplvP...
HGV shortages: Why European drivers don't want to come back to the UK
Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3Dq...
UK inflation: Rising costs could push family spend up £1,700 a year
Monthly spend over Christmas expected to increase by £109, according to projections for BBC Panorama. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
'My late mother's belongings were stuck in customs'
Consumer group Which? says people sending Christmas parcels to the EU need to be aware of the rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Shops step in to supply cash as ATMs close
A scheme allowing shoppers to get cashback at the till will see rapid expansion in the next few weeks. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Covid: 'We could miss our son's wedding over travel rules'
Visitors to the UK say new rules to slow the spread of Omicron have thrown travel plans into doubt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape
Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G3...
Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron
It urges those who are unwell and the over-60s to delay international travel because of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https:/...
Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew
The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet. from BBC News - World https://if...
Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six
The suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody five minutes after police were called. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7...
Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years
Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpb2iR
Four dead as storm tears through Turkey
Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpF...
Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV
Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkA...
Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights
The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court. from BBC News - World https:...
Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife
Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pdGWjB
Some supermarkets will not enforce mask wearing
Most supermarkets are taking a light touch when it comes to new face mask rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3D5viMp via IFTT...
Omicron raises uncertainty around inflation, says Powell
The term "transitory" should be "retired" as a way of describing high inflation, Jerome Powell tells Congress. from BB...
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