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Russia police crisis: Burned out, disappointed and demoralised

Russia's police force is in crisis, with officers are quitting to become taxi-drivers and couriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ARSaQOu

Redonda: Tiny Caribbean island’s transformation to wildlife haven

Once a desolate rock, the island of Redonda is now a protected area bursting with biodiversity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h5MouyF

Yury Garavsky: Swiss trial acquits man who admitted abducting Belarus politicians

A Belarusian is released despite giving a detailed account of disappearing opposition members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bpo2T8P

Reverse migration: Why I'm moving from France to Algeria

Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vABhdlp

It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan

As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U0NYoxg

Maldives election: Pro-China candidate Muizzu wins presidency

Mohamed Muizzu ran an "India out" campaign as the current leader favours good relations with Delhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bndStu0

Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RqulPg9

US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qmJkULt

Tupac Shakur: Duane Davis charged with 1996 murder of rapper

Duane "Keffe D" Davis is accused of planning the rapper's shooting after decades of mystery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PC8zVeU

US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise

In response to the "current situation", the UK sends troops to join Nato peacekeepers Kfor in Kosovo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I9cExgp

Storm Daniel: Greek farmers fear they may never recover

Greek farmers fear for the future as crops, orchards and herds of animals were lost in Storm Daniel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mAZIUef

Cricket World Cup 2023: India's highs and lows in World Cup cricket

The country had some magical moments but also many heartbreaks in World Cup cricket in over 48 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XjWFoqd

Week in pictures: 23-29 September 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HLhRgi8

Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FTjnyXd

Watch: '27 years' for Tupac - sheriff gets emotional

Kevin McMahill recalls the lengthy investigation as he confirms an arrest over the rapper's 1996 murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dF6ZkzH

New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding

Subway systems in New York City have flooded and a terminal at LaGuardia Airport is closed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uINzWPo

Pastor Daniel: Claims that a Christian preacher has the power to tame lions are false

The viral video has spread to many countries in Africa, but does not show a church pastor taming lions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eia9Pjh

Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 September 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QZbiuYR

Women found in lorry in France face deportation

Six women were rescued from a lorry on Wednesday after a BBC journalist helped alert French police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T7Itk5U

Sweden gangs: PM summons army chief after surge in killings

Ulf Kristersson says "everything is on the table" after three people are killed in 12 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SXbO9ic

Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial

Mr Trump and three of his adult children are among witnesses who are expected to be called in the case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NCJehoL

Vietnam climate activist on trial for tax evasion

Human rights group say there is a worrying trend of activists being arrested on tax evasion charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9pHk0ZU

The German group buying ticket dodgers out of prison

A Nazi-era law in Germany jails those who can't pay public transport fares. Arne buys their freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tO9Bfa3

Trump and Biden woo striking workers in preview of 2024

The duelling appearances are an early skirmish in the battle for working Americans' vote next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FNaUn3i

'It's good to be home,' after 371 days in space

Astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest continuous space flight in US history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HX0Ege5

Iraq wedding fire: How the blaze unfolded

Around 100 people have died and 100 others injured after a fire broke out during a wedding in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8XgMT0h

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenians rush to help ‘brothers and sisters’

Every hour, the number of people fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh climbs even further. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aBiIX9K

Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies to keep power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7YT9FDI

Nagorno-Karabakh: Almost 30,000 refugees have fled to Armenia

The exodus comes as the Armenian prime minister warns of ethnic cleansing in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ngekT1M

Canada's Speaker Anthony Rota resigns after Nazi in parliament row

Anthony Rota resigns after unwittingly praising a 98-year-old Ukrainian who fought for a Nazi unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pelp4Td

JP Morgan settles Epstein lawsuits with US Virgin Islands and Jes Staley

It will pay the US Virgin Islands to resolve a lawsuit over its alleged ties with the convicted sex offender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k2pGr1L

Man's Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce clip leads to 'crazy 24 hours'

A journalist who caught the superstar's appearance at an American football game describes the frenzy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LfGKJFM

Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss

In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation and Harry and Meghan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YsrAlhB

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gkqM9ds

Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over

For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ldy65Ph

Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing'

A man who fought for the Waffen-SS was applauded in parliament during a visit by Ukraine's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UiGhv5D

Nagorno-Karabakh: Voices of Armenians fleeing

Thousands of people are fleeing the disputed region often leaving without belongings or food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GbRySUk

Passengers left upside down as ride malfunctions in Canada

The park's maintenance team brought the passengers safely to the ground after 30 minutes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TevpOGl

Canada row over parliament praise for Ukrainian Nazi war veteran

The speaker of Canada's House of Commons apologises for honouring a man who served in a Nazi unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1iALOrf

Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike

Screenwriters hail an "exceptional" tentative deal to end a strike that has halted film and TV production. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HoNjZlb

Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions

New Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars, manufacturers warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OHLZUpx

Kosovo and Serbia row over monastery gun battle

A Kosovan policeman and three ethnic Serb gunmen are dead after a siege of a monastery in Kosovo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3PRTkMy

The shadowy Chinese firm that owns chunks of Cambodia

It secured a deal to control a fifth of Cambodia's coastline - 15 years on, it has barely got started. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kl0TJaP

Ukraine war: Training to clear the world's most heavily mined country

How British military bomb disposal teams are helping Ukrainian engineers clear Russian minefields. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/avuTHp0

Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OkmIEn1

Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified

A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xztRkNv

French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murder

MHD, a pioneer of "Afro trap" music, was tried for the gang murder of a young man in Paris in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qZ6L5k8

Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stage

As tensions with India rise, Canada is calling its friends - but they're not answering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/801Fdak

AI-generated naked child images shock Spanish town of Almendralejo

More than 20 Spanish girls in the small town of Almendralejo have so far come forward as victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VKgqbBh

The Archies: Why an American comic book evokes nostalgia in Indians

Archie Comic fans explain why the comic was so popular in the 1990s and whether it can be reinvented. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mZXLeSI

Rare 'Dumbo' octopus filmed on deep sea live stream

An octopus with ear-like fins resembling the Disney character was filmed at a depth of more than 1,000 metres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xzKdrPR

TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ip8vreZ

Nagorno-Karabakh: BBC reporter gets rare access inside conflict-hit region

Journalists' access to the region has been tightly controlled since the Azerbaijan's military recent assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kNy4Rij

Sisters haunted by trauma of Morocco earthquake

Two sisters tell the BBC how the earthquake in Morocco has left them traumatised and anxious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T72Iibu

Ukraine war: US to give Kyiv long-range ATACMS missiles - media reports

Kyiv has been long pushing for ATACMS missiles capable of hitting Russian targets far behind the front line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v74rIyb

Nursery boy's fentanyl death provokes horror in Bronx

Residents of New York City's Bronx said the child's death is a symptom of a much larger problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hDqRfw2

‘The state says our kids don’t exist’ - how LGBT life is changing in Italy

Italy is removing children from registers and stopping surrogacy abroad in new rules affecting same-sex couples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qMGyLJ4

Ukraine war: Moment missile hits Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ

Video verified by the BBC shows a Ukrainian missile hitting Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ in Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PKMHUXd

Ukraine hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy

The attack comes as Ukraine's president made an unannounced visit to meet Canada's PM in Ottawa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hUF0Abe

Chandrayaan-3: Indian space agency Isro says no signal yet from Moon lander

Chandrayaan-3 was dormant during lunar night, but the extreme cold could have harmed its batteries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kY8Tusd

At least one dead and multiple injured in New York school bus crash

The bus was taking a marching band to camp when it rolled off the road, local media says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pdwyte2

Brazil's top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling

The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C31yXsA

South Africa: Ninety schoolchildren given 'cannabis muffins'

Teachers called an ambulance after noticing "strange behaviour" from pupils in class. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Li2MSFa

Iran stops families marking anniversaries of protesters' deaths

Relatives say they are being forced to cancel anniversary memorials for those killed last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aEo6jR3

Where Ukraine’s army of amputees go to repair their lives

Orla Guerin visits a hospital and clinic in Ukraine, where 15,000 lost limbs in the first half of 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FmzDc4O

Tamil Nadu: The Indian men who photographed dead bodies

Two photographers from Tamil Nadu recall what it was like taking pictures of the dead for a living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Clzbi1A

Venezuela sends 11,000 troops to retake prison

Since being taken over by a mega-gang, the prison reportedly had a pool, nightclub and even a zoo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YHxQZUS

Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations

Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qgiZOTk

Armenia protests follow Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire

Thousands of people take to the capital's streets, angry at how Armenia handled the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gsZ0hrE

Guinean cycles across six countries for spot at Egypt's Al-Azhar University

A 25-year-old travelled for four months across Africa to reach Egypt's prestigious Al-Azhar university. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SiH3keQ

EU demands answers about Poland visa scandal

The Polish government is embroiled in allegations that migrants were illegally sold visas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4U8B3Q0

Forget LA – it’s British film studios that are in demand

The film and high-end TV industry in the UK is seeing a frenzy of activity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CLuUg6D

Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers

This is the moment two baby seals tangled up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wQsiOYy

Ros Atkins on… the India-Canada murder row

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why India and Canada have entered a diplomatic spat over the murder of a Sikh activist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aFqQJ5Y

Ukraine war: Russian 'evil cannot be trusted', Zelensky tells UN

The world must unite to end Russia's aggression, Ukraine's president tells the UN General Assembly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cLW18Fu

How India-Canada ties descended into a public feud

The rift between two strategic partners erupted over a Sikh separatist leader's murder in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5ObEe2m

How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India

Hundreds of Sikhs have protested the Indian state after the killing of a prominent leader in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sneRyuZ

Who is being freed in the Iran prisoner swap?

Five Americans who were jailed for years in Iran were released in exchange for five Iranians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DujLCeW

United Nations General Assembly leaders look for unity over crises

Many of those gathering in New York will want to prioritise climate change over the war in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ryiUPFw

Iran prisoner swap: US says it can monitor the $6bn. Experts are sceptical

Washington says it can police how Tehran uses the prisoner swap windfall. Analysts aren't so sure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JPjyq59

Chandrayaan-3: How important are India's Moon mission findings?

A former Nasa scientist decodes the significance of the discoveries made by the lunar lander and rover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R8yjOzw

India could be behind killing of Canadian Sikh - Trudeau

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside of a Sikh temple on 18 June in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YE9Tr5L

Ukraine sues EU neighbours over food imports ban

Kyiv says Slovakia, Poland and Hungary act illegally - but they say they need to protect their farmers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BCsYUbN

Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing

Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0ZgwuMO

Ex-officer who put handcuffed woman in car hit by train avoids jail

Jordan Steinke will serve 30 months on probation following the 2022 incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hx9vkzY

New tax divides India's booming computer games sector

The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yayj3R

Libya: Greek rescuers among those killed in road collision

Members of a Libyan family also died in the crash and several other people were seriously injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lsCu8Pb

War in Ukraine: Is the counter-offensive making progress?

Ukraine's generals say they have broken through Russia's first line of defence in the south. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nRUqBP0

Brexit: Labour will seek re-write of deal, Starmer says

The agreement is due for review in 2025, which the Labour leader says is a key moment to reset relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R3qnK26

Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula vigilantes: 'Why we hate foreigners'

BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CGKlmSF

Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OpPU9DR

Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FV8EHCj

Ken Paxton: Texas Attorney General acquitted of corruption charges

Ken Paxton has always denied wrongdoing and called the impeachment a 'politically motivated sham'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/orSi7M1

Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash

Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ionz7NP

Greece floods: Austrian honeymooners killed after holiday home swept away

DNA tests on two bodies recovered from the floods have confirmed their identities, Austria says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GV6Qb3C

Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student

Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FpfhANO

Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JUngDwL

Libyan official rejects blame for flood disaster

An official tells the BBC people in Derna were told to flee but some did not take the threat seriously. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yt26S3d

Iran's women a year after Mahsa Amini's death: 'I wear what I like now'

Iran's protests may have subsided, but women have found new ways to defy the country's regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tgPrxom

Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-envoy Robert Olson fell from grace

Career diplomat Robert Olson admits violating ethics laws after serving as US ambassador to Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v3TPRJb

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 87 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jn8hg7f

Trevor Noah jumps into fan's car to beat traffic in Johannesburg

The ex-Daily Show host's ordeal played out live on air as he ran late for an interview in Johannesburg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l0jmPtW

Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice

Father Franco Reverberi is wanted in Argentina on charges of murder and torture under military rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nvks6r3

Egon Schiele art seized in US over Holocaust claim

Heirs of a Jewish collector who died in a concentration camp say the artwork is stolen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ND7hn98

Florida Governor DeSantis defies CDC Covid boosters guidance

The DeSantis administration has advised against boosters for those under 65, countering US health experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/laUXW1g

Brazil riots: First man tried for storming government buildings gets 17 years

Aecio Pereira is the first to be convicted over the storming of government buildings in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mi1oQen

France's Carrefour puts up 'shrinkflation' warning signs

Carrefour is telling its customers which products are smaller than they used to be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GVOarRk

Families of Syria's disappeared duped by fraudsters

Syrians trying to find information about "missing" prisoners, are finding themselves paying thousands to fraudsters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hmauWNz

Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman

The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IfGktYj

Drug lord El Chapo's wife released from prison

Coronel, 34, had admitted helping Guzmán run the Sinaloa drugs cartel and aiding his prison escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z4KVqD7

Libya floods: 5,300 dead amid calls for humanitarian support

As victims in Derna are buried in mass graves, rescuers say they are desperate for more help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7oTtN5j

MP Michael Chong urges US-Canada cooperation on China interference

A Canadian politician has detailed to US lawmakers ways he says China tried to intimidate him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qp6vlnd

Oslo Accords: 30 years of lost Palestinian hopes

The accords could have led to a Palestinian state - now even Palestinians lack faith in their leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TjR1WEF

The app teaching Somalis to read and write

The technology means that learning is taken out of school to where many Somalilanders live and work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rghyQPn

Kim Jong Un receives red carpet welcome into Russia

The North Korean leader is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EHFWyQ7

Switzerland: Hundreds of sex abuse cases 'tip of the iceberg', say researchers

A report commissioned by Catholic Church uncovers nearly 1,000 cases dating back to the 1950s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KWQmqJd

Three reasons Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin might want to be friends

From shared enemies to a reliance on China, Russia and North Korea have a few things in common. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KlrGnf8

Trump asks judge in federal elections case to step aside

In a legal filing, Mr Trump says past comments by the judge in court are "disqualifying". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NClOdme

Russia targeted civilian cargo ship with cruise missile - UK

UK officials say Moscow fired at the ship in Odesa port, with the attack stopped by air defences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HZmlrta

Ein el-Hilweh: Deadly clashes resume in Palestinian camp in Lebanon

At least 10 people have reportedly killed in intense fighting between rival groups at Ein el-Hilweh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vEUDynl

Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake

Friday's earthquake, the country's deadliest in 60 years, killed more than 2,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dc1pVn8

Srebrenica: A Serbian scientist's long quest to name the dead

A forensic anthropologist tries to put names to the last 1,000 unidentified dead of a Bosnian War genocide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9nUbR5p

Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth

Guyana's president says the country has to hurry if it wants to maximise its recent discoveries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bcxPnZH

US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KwZoyGb

Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake

The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0qGEKsn

Morocco's national football team give blood after quake

The team's upcoming match against Liberia on Morocco's coastline was cancelled as a result of the earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E1ghNWR

Morocco: BBC reporter at the scene of famous mosque collapsed by quake

The BBC's Anna Holligan shows what's left at the site of the Jemaa el- Fnaa mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qAgPITG

30 fighting days left for Ukraine’s offensive - US army chief

Gen Mark Milley tells Laura Kuenssberg the autumn weather will make Ukraine's manoeuvres much harder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GPSAMNB

Ukraine war: Kyiv foils big Russian drone attack, officials say

Ukraine's capital is showered in debris from intercepted Russian drones, city officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9I8mwtl

Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/61Cc3Dw

Morocco earthquake death toll rises above 2,000

The death toll from a huge quake nearly doubles as Morocco's king orders three days of national mourning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6iGZ42X

Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0QJp9PD

What is the G20 and why does the Delhi summit matter?

India wants the G20 Delhi summit to focus on the environment, but there may be rows about Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ioTYRtC

Syrian Druze protesters condemn Assad at mass rally

A crowd in the city of Suweida, enraged by economic hardship, tears down a portrait of Syria's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BAf3Jpq

Scott McAfee: the young judge on Trump's Georgia case

A 34-year-old scuba diver and cellist, Judge McAfee has soared through Atlanta's conservative legal ranks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LXarT20

Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem

Ernie, Baidu's answer to ChatGPT, is wary of sensitive subjects - and clearly dodges questions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J9tyK2i

Gabon should have an election in two years, says PM

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AM1zCeR

G Marimuthu: Indian film industry mourns popular actor

G Marimuthu, who died of a heart attack, acted in more than 50 Tamil films and starred in a TV drama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WxTEUlo

Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?

Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OVCGuqr

Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat

National mourning is declared after jihadist attacks reportedly kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aeWZtCw

Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress

Peter Navarro flouted a summons by a committee investigating efforts to reverse the 2020 election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y5b2mOe

Vincent Van Quickenborne: Belgian justice minister apologises for 'Pipigate' scandal

Vincent Van Quickenborne has received criticism after guests at his birthday urinated on a police van. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dAq21pu

G20 summit: What do the people of Delhi think about the event?

India's capital Delhi has undergone a makeover as it prepares to host world leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RwuNW5A

Why Vancouver is letting go of green lawns

The Canadian city is choosing sustainability over aesthetics as it deals with a severe drought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nlK0x6a

Palestinians set out terms for agreeing to historic Saudi-Israeli deal

Palestinian officials push for more control of land in the occupied West Bank ahead of historic talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UGuagfH

Biden cancels Trump drilling leases in Alaska's largest wildlife refuge

But Mr Biden has not reversed his recent approval of an $8bn drilling project in the same region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QuhTf0O

Slums hidden as India puts on its best face for G20

Delhi is pulling out all the stops to dazzle world leaders as they prepare to gather this weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9bLgITJ

Danelo Cavalcante: Security lapse let killer 'crab walk' out of US prison

Danel Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DHPY3OK

Rolling Stones on the red carpet after new album launch

The band confirms the release of Hackney Diamonds, their first album of original material since 2005. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L21BJR7

Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kzvKIpH

The Iraqi YouTube star killed by her father

Tiba al-Ali's death has sparked the call for change for violence against women in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CMmY5Lk

Voice referendum: Lies fuel racism ahead of Australia's Indigenous vote

Experts express concerns for First Nations people as a referendum debate turns increasingly divisive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aj15n87

Ukraine war: Cyber-teams fight a high-tech war on front lines

In 18 months of war, Ukraine has learnt new ways to integrate technology into the modern battlefield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r1Q3tTF

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot

An emotional Enrique Tarrio, 39, tells the court he is "ashamed" of his role in the US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aFh5vdy

Cyclone in southern Brazil kills at least 21 people

The governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, said it was the state's worst ever weather disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CfZrQBI

Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns

Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dXBtIJr

Mitch McConnell: Doctor says no evidence of stroke or seizures in freezing spell

The 81-year-old Republican has frozen twice in as many months, prompting concerns about his health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kh0m4EU

Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals

The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/61mFYOj

Venice: Scuffles occur outside Woody Allen film premiere

The protesters chanted "no rape culture" as they attempted to get on to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cA3NVoa

Somalis with albinism: Pelted with stones and raw eggs

People with albinism are tackling prejudice, while the diaspora is helping to makes their lives easier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R04kS6q

‘Wrong number’ couple fight India deportation

Pakistani Gulzar Khan and his wife want to stay together after he married her illegally in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gVcBLdO

Kim Jong Un to visit Putin in Russia for weapons talks - US

North Korea's leader will discuss supplying weapons for Russia to use in Ukraine, a US official tells BBC's US partner CBS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qbFo1XL

New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jcmMxpF

Ukraine says Russian drones crashed in Romania

But the Romanian foreign ministry rejects Kyiv's version of events, saying it didn't happen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VKDP5bM

Biden disappointed Xi will not attend G20 summit

The two leaders last met on the side-lines of last year's summit in Bali, Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g4q6XOL

South Africa says inquiry finds no evidence of arms shipment to Russia

A national inquiry rejects US claims a Russian cargo ship was uploaded with South African weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ijr5uFB

Jammu: Long wait for justice after India cough syrup deaths

In 2020, 12 children in India's Jammu region died, allegedly after drinking a contaminated cough syrup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XPLebJQ

Minnesota jail in lockdown as 100 inmates refuse to return to cells

Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YPsxaHD

Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SzWxJtn

Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KzDTW40

Your pictures on the theme of 'recycled'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ySutsja

Former top US diplomat Bill Richardson dies aged 75

The former US envoy to the UN won praise for his work freeing detained Americans around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VqvYhTs

Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey

Green shafts of light from a meteor were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ME7qVcO

Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath

People at the event in the US state of Nevada have been told to conserve their food and water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G1xvWg7

Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water

Festival-goers are told to conserve their food as access in and out of the Nevada event is shut down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EVFut1w

Amateur sleuths take on bike thieves in Finland

The Finnish city of Oulu is a hive of activity for bike thieves - but one man is determined to stop them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YmKbl4O

UK scientists tackle periods in polar research

How young polar researchers in the UK are tackling the taboo subject of menstruation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pR3iUdk

Macron looks on as France's Africa policy crumbles

France's post-colonial days are long gone and yet its influence in Francophone Africa is in tatters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lr4x1pI

Russia labels editor and Nobel winner Dmitry Muratov 'foreign agent'

Dmitry Muratov's Novaya Gazeta daily lost its licence in Russia and now he is labelled a "foreign agent". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4BSHh1F

Bodycam video shows Ohio police fatally shooting pregnant black woman

Ta'Kiya Young, 21, appears to advance the car towards an Ohio officer before a single shot is fired. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/up5gVbX

Woman sets record for world's longest mullet

Tami Manis' hair is 172.72cm (5ft 8in) long. She says she has to braid it to keep it safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/40E9cdW