Deadly US tornados: Theatre roof destroyed during heavy metal gig
Five are in critical condition at an Illinois theatre as lethal tornados sweep several US states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yPo...Read More
Maharashtra: The Lavani dancers fighting for their daughters' future
These folk dancers from Maharashtra don't want their daughters to learn the traditional dance - why? from BBC News - World https://ift...Read More
Tornado caught on camera moving across Little Rock, Arkansas
Nearly 70,000 people are without power in Arkansas, which is in a state of emergency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RwPkUIz Read More
The moment weather presenter spots tornado live on air
Little Rock in Arkansas saw a strong tornado approaching during a weather report on KTHV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/km0PpaG Read More
Six bodies found in St. Lawrence River near US-Canada border
Two families from India and Romania were trying to cross into the US, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eWcDk4l Read More
Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest
Andrew Tate and his brother are to be moved from custody into house arrest, a Romanian judge rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F...Read More
Oscar Pistorius parole: Early release to be considered
The former Paralympics star has served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering Reeva Steenkamp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lO...Read More
Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 March 2023
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tamKFZ9 Read More
Gwyneth Paltrow ski-crash jury deliberates over who crashed into whom
The highly-watched trial draws to a close as the jury decides who crashed into whom from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LKrJV8T Read More
The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings
This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in the US who have been caught up in multiple mass shooting...Read More
Russia to offer food for North Korean weapons - US
The US said any arms deal would violate UN Security Council resolutions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tlST0HL Read More
Fifa: Indonesia stripped of right to host Under-20 World Cup
Fifa has stripped Indonesia of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u6GK0hf Read More
The unlikely rise of Gaelic football on the fields of Cambodia
Gaelic football has been an unlikely source of joy, adventure and boundary-breaking change for young people in Cambodia. from BBC News - W...Read More
Burrito leads to arrest in firebombing of anti-abortion group
The suspect was arrested at Boston's airport before boarding a one-way fight to Guatemala. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VFMuG9...Read More
The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last
Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t...Read More
Physics of Paltrow ski crash causes court confusion
An expert witness faces a testy cross-examination as tries to lay out the science of the collision. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...Read More
D and D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game
As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z...Read More
Gay Ugandan asks 'Where will I go?' as secret shelters under threat
Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda but a tough new law threatens the places where some seek refuge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...Read More
Amsterdam launches 'stay away' ad campaign targeting young British men
The Dutch city targets UK men aged 18-35 in an ad campaign aimed at changing its reputation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t9SJ6Eg ...Read More
Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai
Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...Read More
How Nashville police stopped school shooting in four minutes
Police fatally shot the suspect just minutes after arriving at Nashville's Covenant School. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xRg06...Read More
Searching for my roots in an Algerian cemetery
Journalist Maher Mezahi visits his family graveyard and reflects on its impact on his identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nMPQs...Read More
Lebanon crisis: The Syrian refugees recycling to stay alive
Companies pay tiny amounts for recyclable waste in Beirut. Deiri Fayyad dives into bins to find it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u...Read More
North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un's barrage of weapon tests
Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pm9xWtb Read More
Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC
Clearview AI has been used by the police nearly a million times in the US, it tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LrPAUT8 ...Read More
Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners
Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IGKkxHQ Read More
Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'
After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yD8rPB1 Read More
Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes
His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QfcjIa...Read More
Myanmar army chief vows to crush resistance in rare speech
General Min Aung Hlaing described the armed resistance against the military as "acts of terror". from BBC News - World https://i...Read More
Mass Israel protests after Netanyahu fires defence minister
Tens of thousands demonstrate after the removal of Yoav Gallant - who spoke out against controversial judicial reforms. from BBC News - Wo...Read More
Turkish earthquake: Survivors' haunting search for missing relatives
Hundreds of families have refused to give up looking for loved ones, whether they find them dead or alive. from BBC News - World https://i...Read More
BBC visits destroyed homes of Mississippi tornado victims
We heard harrowing stories from residents as they stood amongst the ruins of their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3detn2L Read More
Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row
Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...Read More
Moment tornado hits Mississippi school
Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L9uMx...Read More
Lebanon wakes up in two rival time zones
The time of day is a matter of dispute because of a row between political and religious authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...Read More
Deadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state
Crushed cars and glass litter the streets of Rolling Fork, a rural town wiped out by the storm that claimed 26 lives. from BBC News - Worl...Read More
Technology has become the double-edged sword of Asia's protests
The same tools that are empowering dissent are also hobbling protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yP7zICs Read More
Kamala Harris Africa trip: Can US charm offensive woo continent from China?
US Vice-President Kamala Harris embarks on a tour of the continent amid fierce competition for influence. from BBC News - World https://if...Read More
'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally
As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iYBc6o...Read More
Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister
Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...Read More
Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus
The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v5YItVH Read More
Week in pictures: 18-24 March 2023
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9qXOPQ1 Read More
Donald Trump and his 'perp walk' moment explained in 60 seconds
How will the former US President handle his courthouse entry if he has to turn himself in? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y2XgRix Read More
Europe migrant crisis: Dozens missing off Tunisian coast
The boat, which was trying to reach Italy, is the fifth to capsize in two days in the Mediterranean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...Read More
Rare show of Northern Lights dazzles North America
One of the most intense geomagnetic storm in years paints skies across the region green, purple and pink. from BBC News - World https://if...Read More
Scottish paedophile jailed for directing Philippines child abuse
Gary Campbell, 59, paid for abuse to be carried out as he watched from his home in Sutherland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gTXfYF...Read More
France protests: Macron takes off 'luxury' watch during TV interview
The president's team say the watch was banging on the table - but critics say it was a bad look. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...Read More
Claude Lorius: Pioneering French climate change scientist dies aged 91
His expeditions to Antarctica helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q2blU6a Read More
Australia has a 'pokies' gambling problem, but is change coming?
The country is controversially home to a fifth of the world's slot machines, known locally as "pokies". from BBC News - Worl...Read More
Africa's week in pictures: 17 - 23 March 2023
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XJq7y1Q Read More
Immigration fuels Canada's largest population growth of over 1 million
Canada's largest surge in population growth was largely due to immigration, the government said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...Read More
Inside Somalia's hidden world of sex work
Two Somali sex workers describe how they were drawn into the dangerous illegal underground scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z5U...Read More
Man 'deteriorated abruptly' after Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash, court hears
Doctors testified that Terry Sanderson was a "high-energy" man who suffered after the 2016 accident. from BBC News - World https...Read More
US firms 'more negative' about doing business in China
Five years since the trade war started, American firms seem less inclined to invest in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RDfcV7p...Read More
Prince William makes surprise visit to troops near Ukraine border in Poland
The Prince of Wales meets troops in Poland an hour's drive from the border with Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/znM09Nk ...Read More
Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul hit with SEC charges over crypto scheme
Eight stars including Soulja Boy did not disclose payments for touting cryptocurrencies, the SEC says. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...Read More
Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible goes on display in Israel before sale
An Israeli museum is showing the 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon before it is sold for as much as $50m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...Read More
US raises interest rates despite banking turmoil
The Federal Reserve moves borrowing costs higher as it focuses on efforts to stabilise prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EhSVQZ...Read More
From street truce to Olympic battles - breaking's 40-year odyssey
When peace broke out among New York's gangs, breaking was born. But few foresaw it conquering the world and morphing into an Olympic spo...Read More
Badger tunnels halt traffic on Dutch railways
Trains in the north and south of the Netherlands are affected, with some services stopping for a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...Read More
Ugandan parliament passes bill to jail gay people
People identifying as gay or a sexual minority could face lengthy prison terms if it becomes law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HdV...Read More
Cheers and applause as Uganda passes new bill banning identifying as LGBT
Uganda's parliament drafts new law that criminalises identifying as LGBT in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fOrWvgM ...Read More
Conspiracy theorists led family to death in Switzerland
Swiss investigators say adults in the family were obsessed with conspiracy theories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4xWyvu5 Read More
Ukraine war: UK defends sending uranium shells after Putin warning
The UK says the depleted uranium shells, which it is sending to Ukraine, are "standard". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/69...Read More
Memorial raids: Russia targets leaders of banned Nobel Prize-winning group
Nine leaders of Memorial are targeted, months after their organisation was shut down by the courts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G...Read More
US urges Xi to press Putin over 'war crimes' in Ukraine
The Chinese and Russian leaders meet again on Tuesday during Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/orwxO3...Read More
US police forces on alert ahead of possible Trump arrest
Police in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles are expected to mobilise in case of potential unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift....Read More
Adani Group: Chhattisgarh tribes' year-long protest against tycoon's coal mine
Why Chhattisgarh's tribal people are against a new coal mine owned by the Adani Group? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/THYkFVW Read More
Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea
If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rRiDXbq Read More
The 'dear' friendship of Xi and Putin... in 62 seconds
As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zQLa...Read More
EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k...Read More
Putin to Xi: We will discuss your plan to end the war in Ukraine
China's leader, whose Ukraine plan has been criticised in the West, gets a warm welcome in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...Read More
Central banks to boost flow of US dollars amid market unease
Six central banks move to keep credit flowing worldwide after two big institutions collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U5KpBO3...Read More
Safety pin: A tiny tool Indian women use to fight sexual harassment
Almost every day women in India face sexual harassment in public places. So how do they deal with it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...Read More
Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran says
The visit - not yet confirmed by Riyadh - would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sni57...Read More
Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to occupied Mariupol, state media reports
The Russian president toured the Ukrainian city devastated by Russian shelling, the Kremlin says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AVL...Read More
Kenya's plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town
The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing nearly all pubs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...Read More
Credit Suisse bank: UBS said to be in takeover talks with troubled rival
Emergency talks are reported in Zurich as regulators seek a deal for Credit Suisse before Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L9k...Read More
French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?
No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...Read More
Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home
Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l0mcygb ...Read More
Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12
A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PDS1C57...Read More
Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement
The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for. from BBC News - World htt...Read More
Thousands may have lost out to crypto trading app
Experts who investigated iEarn Bot say it could be part of one of the biggest-ever crypto scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F...Read More
Cyclone Freddy in Malawi: Searching for my daughter-in-law in the mud
Rescue teams continue to look for victims after Cyclone Freddy's destructive path through Malawi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...Read More
Singapore: The penguins given world-first cataract surgery
It took up to 2.5 hours for each penguin - and three months on, the birds can see clearly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/24Xn5pQ Read More
Millions of dead fish found in Australian river
The large-scale fish deaths were first reported on Friday morning in New South Wales' town of Menindee. from BBC News - World https://...Read More
Lance Reddick, star of The Wire and John Wick, dies aged 60
Reddick, who played Charon in the John Wick action-thriller movies, died of natural causes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WPewi8b Read More
Turkey's Erdogan seals deal on Finland joining Nato
A vote on Finland's membership now goes to Turkey's parliament, but Sweden's bid is still held up. from BBC News - World https...Read More
Australian shreds record for longest surf session
Blake Johnston has been riding waves for over 30 hours and plans to keep going. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fLz4bcP Read More
Russia Ukraine invasion: Indians are braving war to study in Ukraine
More than 1,000 students have returned to finish degrees after fleeing fighting a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wYnZxD7 Read More
The revolution underway in India's diamond industry
India's long history with diamonds enters a new chapter as lab-grown versions of the gem take off. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...Read More
Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 March
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J0FojnE Read More
What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions
The country's ageing population and shrinking workforce are a threat to its economic growth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ng2x...Read More
Protests in Paris as Macron pushes through pension reform in France
The French government has invoked a power that means no vote is needed for the reforms to go ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z...Read More
Abhimaan: A Bollywood marital drama that's relevant even after 50 years
Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's iconic 1973 film Abhimaan continues to wow audiences even as it turns 50. from BBC News - World https://if...Read More
Why Vietnam doesn't want to claim Ke Huy Quan
The actor has openly acknowledged his Vietnamese roots but the reaction to his historic win has been muted. from BBC News - World https://...Read More
Turkey floods: Truck overturned by surge of water in earthquake zone
Deadly floods in southern Turkey follow February's earthquakes that killed more than 44,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift....Read More
Russian spy network accused of sabotage arrested in Poland
The group of foreign citizens were arrested in Poland accused of a sabotage plot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XUBTHWt Read More
Napoli v Eintracht Frankfurt: Football fans throw chairs at Naples riot police
Police respond with tear gas as Eintracht Frankfurt fans charge through the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6QfiSIs Read More
San Francisco reparations plan proposes $5m for black residents
The city is also considering homes in San Francisco for $1 per family under the reparations plan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gs5...Read More
Officials investigate latest close call at US airport
The incident in Washington, DC is the latest in a string of reported near-collisions on US airport runways. from BBC News - World https://...Read More
Liberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reporting
The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh is retiring after covering Liberia for three tumultuous decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g...Read More
Andrew Tate: Romanian court rejects bail application
The controversial social media influencer has been detained since December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cr39lTm Read More
German military boost fails to spend single euro
A plan to strengthen the army in the wake of the Ukraine war has been "pitiful" so far, an MP says. from BBC News - World https:...Read More
Imran Khan: Clashes as Pakistan police try to arrest opposition leader
The ex-PM says he is "mentally prepared" for sleeping in a cell, as police do battle with his supporters. from BBC News - World ...Read More
US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors
Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vZr9imQ...Read More
Canada: Truck ploughs into pedestrians, killing two
Two people have died and nine have been injured after being hit by a truck in Quebec province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8ZEAoL...Read More
Timed Teaser: When might the asteroid hit Earth?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pn9Y6Lg Read More
Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project
The US, UK and Australia say new nuclear-powered submarines will help ensure stability in the Pacific. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...Read More
Willow oil: Biden walks political tightrope over Alaska project
This big money oil project is very much about politics and the law - and not just the environment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u4...Read More
TikTok users shrug at China fears: 'It's hard to care'
Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vEdJGUs Read More
Rohingya camp fire was 'planned sabotage' - investigators
Militants set the fire to "dominate" the world's largest refugee camp, Bangladesh investigators say. from BBC News - World h...Read More
Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut rages
Both Ukraine and Russia have reported inflicting significant losses in the eastern city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZcNtuz9 Read More
Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation
Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q...Read More
Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government
Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q2EAZQJ...Read More
Fashion on parade as stars hit champagne (not red) carpet at the Oscars
The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q...Read More
US summit to finalise Aukus defence pact
The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...Read More
Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history
Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards. from BBC News - World https://if...Read More
Paying for prayer: I went into debt, trying to secure a miracle
The cost-of-living crisis is prompting people to borrow, in order to pay pastors to pray for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LU...Read More
Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history
Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...Read More
Cyclone Freddy: Winds and rain lash Mozambique as storm nears
Freddy, which has caused at least 28 deaths over a month, is to hit mainland Africa for second time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...Read More
DR Congo's M23 ceasefire: Angola to deploy troops after failed truce
Angola's soldiers are to help secure M23 rebel areas after a ceasefire it brokered failed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/myOg28...Read More
Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom
Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7QEUYAq...Read More
US fight over abortion pills waged state by state
Tussles in California, Texas and elsewhere over the drug mifepristone could affect millions of US women. from BBC News - World https://ift...Read More
Maharashtra: Indian students who risk their lives to study
Three students in India's Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...Read More
Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide trial halted over dementia claims
Judges in The Hague pause the trial of Félicien Kabuga, the alleged mastermind of Rwanda's genocide. from BBC News - World https://ift...Read More
Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology
Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules. from BBC News - World https://ift...Read More
Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast
Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month. from BBC News - World https://ift....Read More
Sharon Stone says Basic Instinct role cost her custody of her son
Her famous flash in the 1992 erotic thriller made the judge rule for the father, she says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZHGiTyl Read More
Libianca: The true story behind the star's 'more alcohol' song, People
People (Check On Me) is poised to enter the UK Top 10 this week - a first for a Cameroonian artist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a...Read More
Hamburg shooting: Armed police storm a building
Local media outlets have reported the location as a Jehovah's Witness centre from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/paOMyRc Read More
UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen
The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in the Red Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x...Read More
Ugandan bill threatens jail for saying you're gay
A bill is tabled in parliament to criminalise anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and to imprison them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gk8...Read More
Berlin to allow women to go topless in public swimming pools
A woman complained after she was thrown out of an open-air pool for going topless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g6lGnHv Read More
US black couple settles lawsuit over 'white-washed' home valuation
The couple's house was valued for nearly half a million dollars more when a white friend posed as the owner. from BBC News - World htt...Read More
Tawang: The Indian monastery town coveted by China
Tawang is home to India's largest Buddhist monastery - China claims it as part of Tibet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kmKAxuQ ...Read More
US six-year-old who shot teacher won't be charged - prosecutor
The "prospect that a six-year-old can stand trial is problematic", a prosecutor says in a media interview. from BBC News - World...Read More
Georgia protests: Controversial law highlights struggle for future
Divisions over a controversial law are the latest sign of a wider struggle over the country's future. from BBC News - World https://if...Read More
The ex-RAF base in Essex that could house asylum seekers
The government is considering MDP Wethersfield in Essex, currently home to military police, as a centre for asylum seekers. from BBC News ...Read More
The haters and conspiracy theorists back on Twitter
A BBC Monitoring investigation has found hundreds of reinstated accounts on Twitter promoting abuse and misinformation. from BBC News - Wo...Read More
Holi 2023: India celebrates festival of colours
Millions of people mark the occasion with processions and festive meals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oxyfCLm Read More
The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes
In a country with just two women in its cabinet, Satoko Kishimoto is trying to change the culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OK...Read More
Thousands protest at Georgian 'foreign agent' bill
Police fire water cannon and tear gas at protesters who say the new draft law limits press freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y...Read More
Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets
Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful? from BBC News - World https://ift...Read More
US interest rates could go higher than expected
US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/isJE5kH Read More
The Cameroonian migrants stranded on an island they had not heard of
Hundreds of Cameroonians are stuck in Antigua unable to afford the onward journey to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7cRp2E4 ...Read More
Exposed for abuse but still revered – Japan’s J-pop predator
How did the high priest of Japanese pop, Johnny Kitagawa, exploit teenage boys with impunity for so long? from BBC News - World https://if...Read More
S Korea to pay victims of Japan WW2 forced labour
Seoul controversially agrees to pay its own citizens compensation rather than seeking money from Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift....Read More
Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle
Russia's frontlines could collapse if Wagner does not get ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q...Read More
Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack
An investigation is under way after preliminary evidence suggests that it is a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NnJC4v...Read More
Iraq alcohol ban: Christian political party appeals, saying it is undemocratic
Custom officials have been told to enforce a law ending the import and sale of alcohol with immediate effect. from BBC News - World https:...Read More
Melodramatic and over-the-top - the immersive world of K-dramas
It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IBv2SoQ Read More
Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say
Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y...Read More
Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks
Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cpZ...Read More
Everything Everywhere sweeps Independent Spirit Awards
The absurdist sci-fi took home nearly every major award at an event honouring the best in independent film and television. from BBC News -...Read More
Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win
Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1. from BBC News - World ht...Read More
Ghana photography: Capturing a new nation coming to life
An archive of photos from Ghana stretching back a century offers a glimpse of how things have changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...Read More
In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas
Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vSaEbeA Read More
Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control
Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...Read More
Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated
Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OUJ...Read More
Tom Sizemore: Saving Private Ryan actor dies at 61 after brain aneurysm
The Black Hawk Down star's career was mired by drug problems and domestic violence convictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d...Read More
Week in pictures: 25 February - 3 March 2023
A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A9d1XxU Read More
Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa
The French president is back in Africa trying to fend off challenges from Russia and China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qti9xPn Read More
Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says
The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KyDNoRt...Read More
Matteo Messina Denaro: Coded note led to Italy mafia boss arrest
Police found the note inside a chair leg during a search of Matteo Messina Denaro's sister's house. from BBC News - World https://...Read More
Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?
Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money? from BBC News - World https://ift...Read More
Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans
The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wM9zulI Read More
US arrests two for illegally exporting aviation tech to Russia
The men allegedly conspired to skirt US export laws to sell sophisticated aviation equipment to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift....Read More
Florida resident dies from brain-eating amoeba
Officials suspect the victim was infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with public tap water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4b...Read More
Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire
A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gL...Read More
Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill
Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vrN5k...Read More
Murdaugh jurors visit Moselle estate before closing arguments
Alex Murdaugh's wife and son were found dead near dog kennels on the family's 1,700-acre property. from BBC News - World https://i...Read More
Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales
Makers of Japan's traditional drink are seeing success abroad offset falling domestic demand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6yg...Read More
Ukraine war: Images show devastated towns near front line
Photographers get access to areas close to the front line left destroyed by the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vd1WKiV Read More
Ivory Coast and Guinea to repatriate nationals from Tunisia
President Saied was condemned for his comments about illegal migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CXrN4q...Read More
US discounts hostile source for Havana Syndrome
An unclassified assessment is released into the mysterious disease that has struck US officials abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift....Read More
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Dog rescued after 23 days under rubble
More than 50,000 people died when earthquakes shook southern Turkey and northern Syria last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i6...Read More
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