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Scorching heat fuels calls for worker protections

A punishing heat wave in parts of the US has claimed the lives of at least a dozen people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fMz18LC

Tamil Nadu: India nurse who delivered more than 10000 babies

Kathija Bibi recently retired after 33 years of illustrious service in India's Tamil Nadu state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vLsZGKf

Florida murder suspect arrested after 40 years

Police say the suspect featured thrice on America's Most Wanted and used 13 aliases to evade arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k9UnJ7K

Greece boat disaster: Survivors blame Greek coastguard for tragedy

Survivors of the Greece boat disaster say an attempt by the Greek coastguard to tow the boat made it sink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vse4r79

Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health

Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tlygk8W

Protesters attack Nike store in central Paris

Crowds attempted to break into a Nike store, kicking and hitting windows, as violent riots rocked Paris for a third night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ySZYmDp

Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

Former sheriff's deputy Scot Peterson stayed outside a school during a mass shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vHtcN82

Inside Virgin Galactic's rocket plane to space

The 90-minute mission had paying passengers - from the Italian Air Force - for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zY8rWGh

Drugs and guns seized from extreme-right Austrian biker gangs

Six people are in custody after hundreds of weapons and Nazi memorabilia was seized in raids. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/potWxmM

Watch: Rioters hurl fireworks at police in France

Violent protests entered a second night in Paris, after a teenager was shot by police during a traffic stop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3LS4hBy

France shooting: 77 arrested in violent protests over police killing of teenager

Anger is boiling over after police shot dead a 17-year-old who refused a traffic stop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MgRfnTG

The Nigerian with a mission to see a bagpipe revival

Inspired by seeing a bagpipe player in his youth, Chukwu Oba Kalu wanted more Nigerians to play. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BzbtL8Z

Watch: Remains of Titan sub brought ashore

Parts of the tourist sub that imploded on a dive to the Titanic have been lifted out of the water at St John's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iFWCf6Q

Eid in Sudan: 'I couldn't sleep because of the sounds of the gunfire'

Although both sides announced a ceasefire, fighting continues on one of Islam's holiest days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V3y6tZM

When Miss World's arrival in India ignited protests

The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PbFykM7

French police kill teen who refused traffic stop

A 17-year-old is shot dead near Paris in broad daylight after failing to obey traffic police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dKG3Hig

China crackdown pushes LGBT groups into the shadows

It comes as the largest LGBT celebration in the country has been suspended since 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QgYXIHc

Kramatorsk: Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian restaurants

At least two people have been killed and 22 injured after a missile strike on Ukraine's city Kramatorsk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KkbsXJU

Louisiana electoral map: Supreme Court boosts black voters in gerrymandering case

A Louisiana congressional map provoked a legal challenge arguing black voting power was being diluted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wsDoAtr

West Bank: US 'troubled' by Israeli settlement expansion plans

Israel has approved the construction of 5,700 new homes in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W2VoPLi

Watch: Fire engulfs high-rise and sprays embers over UAE city

Residents are evacuated after a fire rips through a high-rise residential building in Ajman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xSoq2WN

Syria: New Captagon drug trade link to top officials found

Evidence shows members of the president's family and armed forces are involved in the Captagon trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8brln5o

Organ harvesting: Trafficked for his kidney and now forced into hiding

The inside story of the Nigerian market trader whose case exposed illegal organ removal in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GPpgLl5

Vladimir Putin says Wagner mutiny leaders will be 'brought to justice'

The Russian president said decisions were made during the rebellion to avoid bloodshed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rOmTkFa

Twitter hack: Joseph O'Connor jailed for celebrity cyber attack

Joseph O'Connor, 24, targeted some of the most popular accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F3QLIz2

Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tw702bW

Steve Rosenberg: Instability ratchets up pressure on Putin

Vladimir Putin's mixed messages on the Wagner mutiny have been raising eyebrows and changing perceptions of him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CgLBcs

Titan sub implosion: US Coast guard launches investigation to recover debris

The high-level investigation has the power to recommend civil or criminal charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yWZjYPN

Ros Atkins on... five impacts of the Wagner mutiny

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what the consequences are of the failed Wagner mutiny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jmM7lu6

Rollercoaster accident in Sweden leaves one dead

Nine others were injured when the ride at a Stockholm amusement park partly derailed, witnesses say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IpVDgNO

Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z97doXf

Lewis Capaldi struggles to finish Glastonbury set

After suffering vocal problems, the Scottish star suggests he might have to take an extended break. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FVuI3CH

The Ashes 2023: England's Tammy Beaumont hits record 208 but Australia build lead in one-off Test

Australia take control of the one-off Ashes Test at Trent Bridge despite Tammy Beaumont's record-breaking 208 for England. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ae9miUq

Four ways the end of Roe v Wade has changed America

After a Supreme Court ruling, many states banned abortion - but now more Americans want it kept legal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I4fszEn

Intelligence report says US split on Covid-19 origins

A declassified report finds no direct evidence the virus came from a lab, but adds it can't be ruled out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v1rGdBN

Sierra Leone election: Tense poll amid fears of violence

The president and diplomats have called for calm amid a rise in violent incidents in the vote's run-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dybFHMI

Glastonbury kicks off the weekend... in 80 seconds

Festival-goers party in the sun as Foo Fighters, Texas and more fill Worthy Farm with Friday fun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0lWGcwD

Wagner mercenary boss says Russia bombed his troops

Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed a "huge number" of his fighters had been killed in the strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mvqkt8B

Greece ignored offer to monitor migrant boat says EU border agency

Officials are said to have ignored an offer to send a plane to monitor the boat that later sank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TFnNkQS

How the story of the Titan sub unfolded... in 90 seconds

After days searching for the missing OceanGate submersible, officials announced a tragic discovery on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zsM0O5q

Dubai: Steps refuse concert over sexuality clause

Ian 'H' Watkins says a clause in the contract said there was to be no mention of sexuality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wyUxtvV

Titanic submersible: What we know about the catastrophic implosion

The US Coast Guard says a debris field it found in the North Atlantic suggests the vessel imploded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oyOVNjT

Titan sub: 'The only solace is that they didn't suffer for days' - David Mearns

Underwater search expert David Mearns reflects on the loss of five people aboard the Titan submersible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ik1iZGz

Louis Tomlinson concert-goers pelted in Colorado hail storm

Around 90 people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and the concert near Denver was cancelled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hkm97aq

Ukraine dam: Satellite images reveal Kakhovka canals drying up

Following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, BBC analysis reveals the changes in the surrounding area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M9wWEo8

Manipur: Fears grow over Indian state on brink of civil war

Manipur faces the darkest chapter in its modern history and could be engulfed by ethnic violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tt4oEIP

She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U04XIbN

RFK Jr wasn't campaigning as an anti-vaxxer - until Rogan controversy

Robert F Kennedy has downplayed his anti-vaccine views, but a podcast has put them front and centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PCqdo5M

Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender transition treatment for minors

A judge overturns a state law that blocked transgender minors from hormonal or surgical treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PB0kOFN

Paris building in flames after huge explosion

Police say a number of people are in a critical condition after the incident in the French capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NLiUZ5I

Palestinian killed as Israeli settlers attack town after deadly shooting

The rampage in the occupied West Bank comes a day after Palestinian gunmen shot dead four Israelis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7r8Tj5D

If US companies 'go woke' do they really go broke?

Bud Light has been widely criticised for its response to a boycott from some conservative Americans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6rRVmiz

What we know about the missing Titanic sub... in 75 seconds

A massive international search effort is under way for the missing vessel as time starts running out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zLuKpfr

Bernie Sanders announces Amazon safety investigation

The move raises pressure on the e-commerce giant over its treatment of workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EGqoZ6c

TerraUSD: South Korea 'cryptocrash king' Do Kwon jailed

The collapse of the terraUSD stablecoin and the associated Luna token rocked cryptocurrency markets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CElk9uN

Controversial land sale puts Jerusalem Armenians on edge

A top priest is in hiding following at a secret deal for part of the Old City's Armenian Quarter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OZAz5Gh

Titanic tourist submersible: My trip aboard the sub

CBS journalist David Pogue says it will be challenging for rescuers to find the vessel in time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5aPQYnk

Uganda ADF school attack: I covered myself in blood to hide

A student tells the BBC he survived an attack by suspected Islamist rebels by pretending to be dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mOVYjA5

NCERT textbooks: Why some Indian scholars are disowning books they wrote

A group of Indian academics want their names to be removed from textbooks they helped write - why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0O8Np7Y

Missing Titanic tourist submersible is 'rock solid'

CBS Correspondent David Pogue travelled aboard the submersible to see the shipwreck last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m4dJFLq

Amazon Hilton and Pepsi to hire thousands of refugees in Europe

More than 40 big European firms pledge to hire and train 250,000 Ukrainian and other refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cl2rkbx

US Open 2023: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim first major title in Los Angeles

Wyndham Clark produces a nerveless display as he holds off Rory McIlroy to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ja07r4l

Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt

A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wSAM8Dx

What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/coOupRj

South African taps run dry after power shortages

Electricity problems have led to water shortages and those with money are digging their own boreholes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x9Ert8A

Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile

Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iP9TRdQ

Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins to equal Ayrton Senna victories total

Red Bull's Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HDXY3g2

'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter

Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4ynSf9C

Three key priorities in crucial US-China talks

The two rival superpowers are having their most important talks in years. Here are the points of tension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/caIG8yo

Poland: Thousands march through Warsaw in LGBTQ Pride

The city's mayor attended the event and spoke about his hopes for a more diverse Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ti6YF9S

Poland: Thousands march in Warsaw for LGBT rights ahead of elections

Same-sex relationships are not legally recognised in Poland and gay couples cannot adopt children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wz6BXl8

Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home

Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T2mLvSf

Ukraine war must end South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I6RHrsy

Court artists on their three very different Trumps

Sketching the former president under the greatest scrutiny possible. It's a tough job, so how do they do it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4upQzoN

Leela Row Dayal: The first Indian woman to win a match at Wimbledon

Leela Row Dayal, an artist and athlete, led an extraordinary life - yet little is known about her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GLCYuoh

Mayon: The people constantly fleeing a Philippine volcano

Filipinos tell the BBC what it's like being routinely displaced for weeks or months on end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YMmoBn5

Poland waters down powers of committee investigating 'Russian influence'

The committee will no longer be able to ban people from public office, following EU and US criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NuIkSM8

Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92

His 1971 leak exposed lies about the Vietnam War and saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O4FdP2X

Ukraine war: Putin confirms first nuclear weapons moved to Belarus

Russia's leader says the move is to remind anyone "thinking of inflicting a strategic defeat on us". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uVg8GZS

The extraordinary process of secretly interviewing people inside North Korea

The BBC has spent months talking to three North Koreans about their lives behind the sealed border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/utWXQZv

Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 June 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l5hj6nb

Maharashtra: The Indians taking on oil giants to stop $40bn refinery

Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZCfjHzS

iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar

The firm, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CKL1lTg

Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 10 dead

The crash was between a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle, according to local reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rIwVTXD

Greece boat disaster: People are waiting for any piece of good news

Relatives are desperately searching for those believed to have been on a migrant boat that sank on 14 June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZYqdOTz

Ukraine war: The challenges of training F-16 pilots

The BBC goes to a Nato air exercise to see the challenges in training Ukrainians on F-16 fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8oMlqdm

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: The man at the centre of India's wrestling row

Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing chief of Indian wrestling, who has athletes up in arms? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jSO09M2

Russian nuclear weapons 'in hands of Belarus dictator' warns opposition leader

Belarus's opposition leader says the West is silent over the transfer of weapons to Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zt0jAp8

Guatemala: Prominent journalist José Zamora sentenced

He is sentenced to six years in jail for money laundering, in a case seen as an attack on free press. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xOPz2Ib

Tornadoes and 'very large hail' threaten southern US

One twister has already touched down in Alabama and yet more severe hailstorms are forecast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OwqhXFR

India students facing Canada removal over fake documents get reprieve

A task force will conduct case-by-case analysis of those facing removal over fake admission letters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jvcxwKl

Thieves stole from US honeymooner after he drowned

As a man on his honeymoon received life support in Hawaii, thieves stole his car and belongings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C0XZh7D

Sudan conflict: The stories of survival from Bahri and Khartoum

BBC Arabic's new radio programme has been hearing about the suffering caused by the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sIFzitL

Moment Ecuador woman found alive in coffin is taken to hospital

People attending the woman's wake were shocked to discover she was still alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GYpBSUH

Donald Trump in Miami court on classified documents charges - in pictures

Donald Trump is in court today in Miami to face charges of mishandling classified documents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CbtnZur

Canada police investigating China meddling claims

The RCMP said it has more than 100 files open on foreign interference into Canadian affairs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YycNdoO

MH370 joke: Malaysia asks Interpol to track down comedian

Performer Jocelyn Chia's quip about the missing Malaysian Airlines plane created uproar in Malaysia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yuIVAhY

The different ways Republicans defend Trump over indictment is revealing

As most conservatives denounce a "political prosecution", some rivals choose their words carefully. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qKBbJV1

Zimbabwe elections 2023: What you need to know

The BBC explores key issues in a vote that will test how far Zimbabwe has come since Robert Mugabe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4dLh8Gr

Why Le Mans is more important than you realise

The 100th anniversary of the first edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour race tapped into the event's glorious past. What it might mean for the next 100 years of motoring is just as profound. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VwWtphO

Timed Teaser: What is the 'elixir of life' in meat?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GDZVIBw

Radio New Zealand apologises for 'pro-Kremlin garbage'

A journalist suspected of giving stories a pro-Russian slant has been placed on leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZkyUSd3

Giant alligator removed from Florida pool

Wildlife officials were in for a surprise when they received a call from a homeowner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/drytXTv

Radio New Zealand apologises for 'pro-Kremlin garbage'

A journalist suspected of giving stories a pro-Russian slant has been placed on leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/16fNPSy

Here's how Trump's historic day in court will unfold

Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at a federal courthouse in Miami amid tight security on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EtGx6FU

Colombia plane crash: Mum told children to leave her and get help

The children's mother survived for four days after the plane crashed in the jungle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PJ4QiIo

Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo

The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fnqausc

Dmitry Mishov, Russian airman who defected, gives BBC interview

Lieutenant Dmitry Mishov packed a rucksack and headed through the woods to seek asylum in Lithuania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m1VhCja

The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma

Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qNUCk0s

Ukraine counter-offensive liberates three villages in

The villages in the Donetsk region would represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LRpSCvi

How 4 children survived 40 days in hostile Colombian jungle

The youngsters defied the odds in a part of the Amazon rainforest home to jaguars and wild dogs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EMJq75v

Nigerian kidnap gangs drive big-time Nigerian farmers away

Some of those key to boosting agricultural output in Africa's most-populous nation have given up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uz3UQ4y

Gladiator sequel crew members injured in stunt sequence on set

The crew members are receiving medical treatment after the accident while filming in Morocco. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TRguDkE

Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Tivq0y

Kong Yiji: The memes that lay bare China's youth disillusionment

A short story from 1919 becomes a code word for discontent among jobless graduates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8rQCtRe

Dragos Tigau: Romania recalls Kenya ambassador over racist monkey slur

Dragos Tigau made a racist comment at a meeting in April but has only now been disciplined. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n6rTwi7

Trump charged under Espionage Act in secret documents case

The former president allegedly kept the documents in a ballroom and bathroom at his Florida golf club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tRQl1xA

Trump says he 'did nothing wrong'

The former president defended himself against federal charges in a video posted to Truth Social. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AyX92Tj

Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday

More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GB1fUnK

Canada wildfires: Global help arrives as Quebec fights ‘historic’ fires

With crews on the ground working 14-hour days, Quebec is welcoming help from France and the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/msEci15

Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 June 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4wIpdSC

Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region

Experts say Kyiv is trying to split the Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia into two detached groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IpHaszg

Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case

The former president says he has been summoned to appear in court in Miami on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7et4ksR

Mount Everest: Deadly season puts focus on record climbing permits

Twelve climbers have died and five remain missing, amid worries about overcrowding and climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oMEL2Be

Catching the men who sell subway groping videos

Thousands of clips filmed in East Asia are sold online. BBC Eye reveals the men who are cashing in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i9QFtjd

Scot Peterson: Parkland officer on trial for failing to stop shooting

Scot Peterson is thought to be the first US officer ever charged with failing to respond to a school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/esyxPYi

Ukraine dam: Maps and before and after images reveal scale of disaster

Satellite images reveal the full extent of the devastation caused by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CpQ4LRV

Francoise Gilot: Artist, writer and Picasso's former lover, dies at 101

Gilot, who was 101, emerged from Picasso's shadow to become acclaimed as an artist in her own right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nf5KHPl

Florida woman arrested for fatally shooting neighbour

Susan Louise Lorincz says she shot the mother of four in self defence - a claim that police deny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n31uaTU

Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’

Black women in the North African country are looked down on and made to feel that they do not belong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5jEKUvl

Uttar Pradesh: Why did it take India 42 years to judge a crime?

A 90-year-old Indian villager has been sentenced for life for the murder of 10 Dalits in 1981. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VrJfg4k

Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024

The former New Jersey governor enters the Republican race for the White House in 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pXP5yW9

Iran hails 'new era' as embassy reopens in Saudi Arabia

The Iranian deputy foreign minister hails "a new era", seven years after the rivals severed ties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UG1jgoY

Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aUe3Pou

Rafiganj crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 India train disaster

Saibal Das survived a harrowing crash in Bihar and captured the first pictures of the tragedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lIZdhks

Ukraine war: Can UK’s Storm Shadow missiles change the battle?

The UK is sending missiles to Ukraine – but how could Storm Shadows change its fight against Russia? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y69fWP0

Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bksWUPm

Mystery Virginia plane crash debris 'highly fragmented'

Investigators say the "highly fragmented" wreckage is strewn in a mountainous region of Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ya5SehT

Israel returns body of Egyptian policeman who killed Israeli soldiers

The policeman shot dead three soldiers near the border in what Israel says was a terrorist attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jzXVoU4

Can Mike Pence woo evangelicals away from Trump?

The former vice-president was his boss's ambassador to the Christian right - he needs them to win in 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wjfSxnX

Afghan women face 'pandemic of suicidal thoughts'

Afghanistan faces a worsening mental health crisis amid a clampdown on women's freedoms and rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KJbU3IQ

Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned

A recent inquiry heard fresh evidence that Kathleen Folbigg did not kill her four children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KbJFtjB

Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive

Moscow claims to have killed 250 Ukrainian troops, but this has not been independently verified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d87y4Rc

China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill

The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ug32Scx

Ukraine war: Anti-Putin fighters say two Russian soldiers 'captured'

The head of Russia's Belgorod border region agrees to meet the captors if the soldiers are still alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vuqJ0aX

India train accident: Workers remove wreckage from tracks

Rescue efforts have concluded at the site of the country's worst train crash in over two decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xMQVTsa

War with US would be 'unbearable disaster', says China

At a defence summit, China said it was open to dialogue as tensions rise between the two superpowers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DiwpLNF

Succession actor Brian Cox on why he hasn't watched finale

The actor revealed a few spoilers when he spoke to Laura Kuenssberg about the show's ending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/253zi7E

Uganda's Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain's Got Talent

The children from Uganda tell the BBC about reaching the final of hit UK TV show Britain's Got Talent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IHnkKRv

Ghetto Kids: Winning Britain's Got Talent would mean a bigger house in Uganda

A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWriax

Sudan conflict: Caesarean by phone light - giving birth in a warzone

Women in Sudan's few remaining maternity wards are having babies to the sound of gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Xc8oqe

Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro

Five of those hurt are children, of whom three are in a serious condition, a Ukrainian official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xh6iCGT

India train accident: 'Distress and chaos' at hospital treating injured passengers

A collision between three trains in Odisha state left at least 288 people dead and over 800 injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GhxMOT3

Utah primary schools ban Bible for 'vulgarity and violence'

The ban followed a parental complaint that the book has content unsuitable for children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9wSd0u1

Parents clash in Pride protest at US primary school

Violence erupts in a Los Angeles suburb as rival protesters trade accusations of indoctrination and bigotry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NeKBP6Z

Can US spelling bee champs spell British words?

The BBC put these pro spellers to the test during the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TPv7C3N

Kyiv missile strikes: Tracking the rise of Russian attacks

Russia is mounting more frequent missile and drone raids on Ukraine recently, with a focus on Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uVQhqYb

Kaija Saariaho: Feted Finnish composer dies at 70

Saariaho, who was suffering from brain cancer, was seen as a leading light of contemporary classical music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S1uH2NC

Florida teenager Dev Shah wins US Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Dev Shah defeats Charlotte Walsh after she fails to correctly spell "daviely" in an earlier round. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EYqozSv

Brics ministers call for rebalancing of global order away from West

The talks attended by Russia in South Africa are clouded by allegations of war crimes in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QbXkRnB

Women lead Indian families as men migrate

India's traditionally patriarchal society is seeing a rising number of women heading families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eb3yNSR

Ukraine war: Teens used to report Russian propaganda

Children as young as 16 are working at TV channels in occupied Ukraine, spouting Russian propaganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LjRQO9H

Andrew Tate: Controversial influencer denies manipulation allegations

The controversial social media influencer denies accusations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RoG7drI

US President Joe Biden trips and falls at Colorado event

The US president was handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v3K2hby

Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel minister jeered as thousands attend Jerusalem Pride march

The Jerusalem event was the first since the election of a hardline government with homophobic ministers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1DfIXUk