Hong Kong: 'Anti-protest' law kicks in as city marks handover
As the city marks 23 years since British rule ended, critics say the new law is "the end of Hong Kong". from BBC News - World ht...
Coronavirus: Czechs hold party to bid 'farewell' to pandemic
Thousands attended the festive event in Prague, sharing food and drink with people around them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dRhm...
The Cameroonian waging war against a French war hero’s statue
Essama Andre has repeatedly attacked the statue of French war hero Gen Philippe Leclerc in Doula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NW...
Persuading China to switch to 'fake' pork
Pork is China's favourite meat dish, but will new meat substitutes tempt consumers to give up meat? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: The human cost of fake news in India
False and misleading reports have surged in the country during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zon6Fp via...
Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network
It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VzwM...
Coronavirus: Joe Biden will not hold campaign rallies
"This is the most unusual campaign, I think, in modern history," the Democratic nominee said. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: What's behind new US outbreaks?
Cases are rising in Texas, Florida, Arizona and California - here's a look at the data and the theories. from BBC News - World https:/...
Russia's Putin appeals to patriotism as key vote reaches climax
Russians have one more day to decide on key reforms, but opponents say the vote is a farce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dMC514 ...
Carl Reiner: US comedy star dies at 98
The veteran actor, comedian and writer also starred in Ocean's Eleven as conman Saul Bloom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ieTq...
Coronavirus: US officials warn 'this is just the beginning'
A top US health expert says the US is not like other countries, because it has "way too much virus". from BBC News - World https...
Ruhollah Zam: Iran sentences journalist to death for fanning unrest
Ruhollah Zam ran a site that Iran accuses of inciting the nationwide protests of 2017-18. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i9urRA vi...
Mystery over monster star's vanishing act
A huge star has disappeared - did it become a black hole? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2COF1xa via IFTTT
Mexico missing students: Suspect detained in 2014 case
The man is accused of being part of the drugs gang linked to the disappearances in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YMjePu via...
Ai Weiwei: 'The darkest day for Hong Kong'
Artist and activist Ai Weiwei warns lawyers and activists could be "disappeared or sentenced" after China passed a controversial s...
Roblox accounts hacked to support Trump
Video game avatars have been changed to display pro-Trump messages in a hack targeted at children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Hong Kong security law: Anger as China's Xi signs legislation
The UK, EU and Nato express grave concern for Hong Kong autonomy as China's president signs the law. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Johnny Mandel: Michael Buble leads tributes to 'genius' Mash composer
The Oscar and Grammy-winner also wrote The Shadow of Your Smile and Emily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dPkwgG via IFTTT
Koalas face extinction in New South Wales by 2050, report finds
Populations will be ravaged by habitat loss and climate change without urgent action, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Afghanistan war: Trump got written briefing on 'Russia bounties', reports say
The president received details about the killing of US troops in Afghanistan this year, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Two teenagers shot in Seattle's Chop autonomous zone
Officials are considering dismantling the zone, set up amid protests over the killing of George Floyd from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
France's Fessenheim nuclear plant shuts down oldest nuclear plant
Fessenheim on the Rhine provided thousands of jobs but activists had long called for it to close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YI...
Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers
The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Hachalu Hundessa: Popular Ethiopian singer and activist shot dead
Hachalu Hundessa sang about the plight of the Oromo ethnic group, which partly inspired protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vs...
Belgian king expresses 'deepest regrets' for DR Congo colonial abuses
King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo's president for Belgium's colonial rule. from BBC News - World...
Coronavirus: Human trial of India vaccine in July
This is the first Indian vaccine and developed from a weakened strain of the virus isolated locally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China passes controversial Hong Kong security law
Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dM0xzA...
Coronavirus-hit Arizona reverses course on reopening
Arizona emerges as a new US virus epicentre, joining other Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm
Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ieIhl...
Venezuela tells EU ambassador to leave country
Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa's expulsion comes after the EU placed sanctions on 11 Venezuelan officials. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus overwhelms Afghanistan’s war-ravaged hospitals
Corruption, medical supply shortages and militant attacks have deepened the country's health crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?
Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CU...
China forcing birth control on Uighurs to suppress population, report says
A report says China is carrying out a campaign of forced birth control to limit the minority group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
How UK museums are responding to Black Lives Matter
With museums reopening in July, the return of looted cultural objects is in the spotlight again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38bX...
Qasem Soleimani: Iran seeks Trump's arrest over killing of general
Iran issues an arrest warrant for the US president over the killing of its top commander in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Bangladesh ferry crash: At least 32 dead as boat capsizes
Reports say a ferry carrying about 50 passengers crashed with another vessel on the Buriganga river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US top court strikes down law limiting abortions
In a landmark ruling, the court struck down a Louisiana law restricting abortions as unconstitutional. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Kim Kardashian West sells $200m stake in cosmetics brand
The reality TV star and businesswoman will sell 20% of her business to beauty giant Coty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZedjBC vi...
Coronavirus: Gütersloh lockdown extended around meat factory
German authorities extend the Gütersloh lockdown for a week after an outbreak at the Tönnies site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Argentina and Brazil crops threatened by locust swarm
The insects have already caused damage to crops in Paraguay and could head for Uruguay next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VvSctz ...
Wildfire raging in Nevada turns Las Vegas sky red
A wildfire raging in Mount Charleston, Nevada, has sent up a large plume of smoke visible from nearby Las Vegas. from BBC News - World htt...
French ex-PM Fillon and wife guilty in 'fake jobs' scandal
Ex-French PM François Fillon and his Welsh wife Penelope found guilty over "fake jobs" scandal. from BBC News - World https://if...
Syria faces mass starvation or mass exodus without more aid, WFP says
A million Syrians are severely food insecure and some are already dying, the head of the WFP warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Christie's urged to cancel auction of 'looted' Nigerian artefacts
A historian says they were taken from shrines in south-eastern Nigeria during the 1960s civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Children in Syria IS camps 'a time bomb'
The Islamic State group says it will try to free women and children from detention camps in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Beyoncé: Vote like our life depends on it
The star highlights racial injustices as she accepts a BET honour for her humanitarian work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJh9cu ...
How hackers extorted $1.14m from US university
BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Nornickel: Russia probes new pollution at Arctic mining firm
Workers are suspended after waste water, said to contain heavy metals, was pumped into the wilderness. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
In pictures: Huge Nevada wildfire turns Las Vegas sky red
The fire in Mount Charleston, Nevada, engulfed about 5,000 acres (20 sq km) within an afternoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZmA...
Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi
Gunmen attack the Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi and police say at least four assailants have been killed. from BBC News - World http...
Brexit: Where are we now?
It's been out of the headlines for the past few months, but Brexit is back on the political menu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing
It's a small spike in Hebei near Beijing - but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift....
How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic
Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbHMap v...
Coronavirus: Where are global cases rising and falling?
As the world hits the grim milestone of 10 million confirmed cases, which countries are seeing the biggest rises, and what might be behind t...
'How George Floyd's death changed my Chinese students'
Some students at Jasmine Cochrane's school in China found it hard to trust a black teacher. George Floyd's death made a huge differe...
Louisville: Man in custody after shooting at Breonna Taylor protest
A shooting at a Louisville protest over Breonna Taylor left one man dead and a suspect in hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Russia denies its nuclear plants are source of radiation leak
Scandinavian states have reported elevated, but not dangerous, radiation levels in the atmosphere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Whale freed from fishing net off Italian coast
The Italian coastguard cut the trapped sperm whale free off the coast of Lipari, north of Sicily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i9...
Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech
The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Number of Covid-19 infections tops 10m worldwide
The virus, which has led to almost 500,000 deaths, is spreading rapidly in many parts of the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Taiwan stages LGBT pride parade 'for the world'
Taiwan has escaped the worst of the pandemic while hundreds of parades around the world have been axed. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Delta to extend caps on passenger numbers
The airline has been capping the numbers on board its flights to no more than 60% of capacity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i7YFn...
Boeing set for critical 737 Max flight tests
US regulators may start tests this week as Boeing bids to clear a milestone for the crisis-hit aircraft. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'
The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as Malawi president after historic win
The opposition candidate won nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpvPG8 via IFTTT
Mississippi moves to strip Confederate emblem from state flag
The southern state of Mississippi is the last in the US to feature the emblem on its flag. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpKa5b v...
Bridesmaids star Rose Byrne on her double helping of political movies
Rose Byrne plays a political shark and a feminist icon in two new productions about to hit the small screen. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: How Delhi 'wasted' lockdown to become India's biggest hotspot
India's capital now has the country's highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eGDJCC ...
Afghanistan war: Russia denies paying militants to kill US troops
US reports say a Russian intelligence unit offered rewards for killing US and allied troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YBQ45s ...
Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action
The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives". from BBC News - World https://...
Li Zhensheng: Photographer of China's cultural revolution
Li Zhensheng captured a time when China was plunged into a decade of chaos and turmoil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i8WcK9 via ...
'The love letter to my neighbourhood that helped me flee my country'
José Gregorio Márquez was ashamed of the place he grew up, but he came to love it before leaving it forever. from BBC News - World https:/...
Mahmoud Dicko: Mali imam challenges President Keïta
Mahmoud Dicko is spearheading mass protests against the West African state's embattled president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
To Italy with Love: Postcards from a Covid-America
An Italian student in Ohio watched her country reel from the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dHfB1j via IFTTT...
How prosthetics transformed a circus performer's art
Circus performer Erin Ball thought her career was over when she lost her feet in an accident in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented
How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented - amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YWhq5a ...
Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How an $8,000 romcom made it to Netflix
Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Cut negatives capture the isolation of lockdown
Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her series To Dance With Shadows, made during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Poland's clash of values in presidential election
If President Andrzej Duda loses, the opposition could force a change in Polish politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Aa7JI1 via...
Malawi opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera wins historic poll rerun
Lazarus Chakwera wins nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent and become Malawi's president. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Princeton to remove Woodrow Wilson's name from policy school
The prestigious US university says Woodrow Wilson's racist views made him "an inappropriate namesake". from BBC News - World...
Galwan Valley: China to use martial art trainers after India border clash
The move follows deadly fighting between Indian and Chinese troops in an area where guns are banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mexico launches raids after assassination attempt of police chief
Three people were killed in Friday's extremely violent ambush but Mexico's police chief survived. from BBC News - World https://if...
India locusts: Swarm sweeps into Delhi suburb Gurgaon
Parts of Delhi are placed on alert and residents are forced to close windows and doors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VqeM6O via ...
Coronavirus: Florida and Texas reverse reopening as infections surge
Florida and Texas reverse moves to reopen business as total cases across the US are set to hit 2.5m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Yemen crisis: Five years of hunger, five years of war
Yemen's humanitarian crisis is worsening as coronavirus compounds the impact of the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eG...
ICYMI: Dog goggles and a plant audience
Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VltnQH via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Delhi struggles to cope with Covid-19 surge
As cases soar in India's capital, its chief minister warns of health care shortages and more deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Narriearra: New South Wales creates national park for rare species
Narriearra station is the largest purchase of private land for conservation in New South Wales history. from BBC News - World https://ift....
First Viking ship excavation in a century begins in Norway
Just three other well-preserved vessels from the period have been discovered in the Scandinavian country. from BBC News - World https://if...
Milton Glaser: Graphic designer behind 'I ♥ NY' logo dies aged 91
Milton Glaser also created a famous poster of Bob Dylan and co-founded New York magazine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDhjlN vi...
Jeyaraj and Fenix: Outrage mounts over India police custodial deaths
The two men died after allegedly being tortured in police custody, raising calls for justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dCGa7K...
Poles in UK fear Brexit and Covid may end 'British Dream' hopes
Should I stay or should I go is the top question for many Polish people in the UK, says one charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour
The decision by the US comedy show follows years of criticism over a white actor playing an Indian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'
"Anarchists" who damage US monuments should face up to a decade in prison, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong security law
The sanctions aim to punish Beijing over a planned security law that could erode Hong Kong's autonomy. from BBC News - World https://i...
Toronto officer guilty of assault after blinding black man
A black man loses an eye in a beating by an off-duty Toronto officer, who accused him of car-hopping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: 5G and microchip conspiracies around the world
We've been tracking the global spread of two of the most popular coronavirus conspiracy theories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide
Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud. from BBC News - Wo...
Australia caps toilet roll sales after panic-buying
Supermarkets impose one or two-pack limits on toilet roll as Covid-19 cases in Victoria spike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/388sf8...
Kirill Serebrennikov: Russian film and stage director convicted of fraud
Supporters say the case against Kirill Serebrennikov is aimed at muzzling the arts in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A4wuoO...
UN chief 'shocked and disturbed' by video of car sex act in Israel
A video apparently showing a sex act in a UN-marked vehicle in Israel is under investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fYmUmM...
Russian hacker group Evil Corp targets US workers at home
Hackers are using a new computer virus to hold company files to ransom for millions of dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dBfm...
Fortnite Movie Nite: Christopher Nolan's hit films screen in-game
Christopher Nolan's movies play inside Fortnite while his latest film is delayed again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YA7oI1 ...
Coronavirus: US hits record high in daily cases
More than 40,000 infections recorded in a day as surge prompts some states to halt reopenings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ezNEt...
Coronavirus in Ethiopia: 'Incredible recovery of man aged over 100'
Aba Tilahun, who is 114 according to his family, was discharged after two weeks of treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31kO9UI...
Yemen: Coronavirus aid loss 'harming millions of children'
"Huge shortfalls" in aid due to coronavirus could lead to mass starvation, UN charity warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Sweden says WHO made 'total mistake' by including it in warning
Sweden's state epidemiologist says the agency misinterpreted data underpinning alarm over infections. from BBC News - World https://if...
Imran Khan criticised after calling Osama Bin Laden a 'martyr'
Pakistan's opposition rounds on PM Imran Khan, who said the US "martyred" the 9/11 mastermind. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus in Kenya: Police kill three in motorcycle taxi protest
The police order the arrest of the officers involved, as they come under scrutiny for excessive force. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Obamacare: Trump asks Supreme Court to invalidate Affordable Care Act
The US president launches a new legal challenge to his predecessor's signature law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ba6M2I via ...
Virgin Australia to fly again with new US owner Bain Capital
The struggling airline was pushed into administration by Australia's pandemic travel ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CIGSDO...
George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott
The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Nascar releases photo of noose found in garage
Nascar said it was right to fear a hate crime had been committed against driver Bubba Wallace, which was later dismissed after an FBI invest...
Shaoquett Moselmane: Australian lawmaker's office raided 'amid China probe'
The state politician's office is the subject of an investigation by police and intelligence officials. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Singapore bans Britons for lockdown 'bar crawl'
The men, who visited three bars in 45 minutes, have been banned from working in Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YxDtjy v...
US House sweeping passes police reform bill
The White House has threatened to veto the measure, which Senate Republicans reject as an overreach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Che Guevara's birthplace put up for sale
The flat where the revolutionary icon tired out his first steps is in Argentina's city of Rosario. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Can you remove a statue without erasing the past?
What is the best thing to do with unwanted statues - and is it an option to leave a divisive statue standing? from BBC News - World https:...
Eurovision: How Ariana Grande's songwriter got involved in Will Ferrell's new movie
Pop songwriter Savan Kotecha and Swedish singer Molly Sanden are among those who helped make the fictional movie about the Eurovision Song C...
George Floyd death: What US police officers think of protests
Some think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job and under attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: What's happening in Peru?
Peru has one of the highest case totals and excess death rates in the world - but why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YwyYG3 via I...
Python escapes apartment in French city of Rennes
The snake, named Isis, got loose in an apartment block in Rennes, terrifying residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ns6VB4 via ...
Unilever renames Fair & Lovely skin cream after backlash
The Black Lives Matter movement has spurred companies to reassess their products and marketing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fVQ5...
DR Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak declared over
More than 2,000 people died in an area where decades of conflict have led to widespread mistrust. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BE...
Coronavirus: 'Very significant' resurgences in Europe alarm WHO
If left unchecked the resurgences will "push health systems to the brink once again", the WHO warns. from BBC News - World https...
Tech giant collapses amid €1.9bn accounting scandal
The once high-flying payments firm Wirecard files for insolvency after a €1.9bn accounting scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Curious shark sends surfers in South Africa to shore
A great white shark swimming in Plettenberg Basy, South Africa caused surfers to head to shore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fYP8...
Galwan Valley: Satellite images 'show China structures' on India border
The construction along the disputed frontier is near the site of clashes that killed 20 Indian troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Massive Saharan dust cloud shrouds the Caribbean
The cloud has swept from Africa over the Atlantic, affecting Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dy6a4n v...
Italy bear faces cull after attack on father and son
A regional leader in northern Italy says bear numbers are out of control but wildlife groups protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mary Jackson: Nasa to name HQ after first black female engineer
Mary Jackson was among the African-American women whose story was told in the film Hidden Figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Coronavirus: Australia sends 1,000 army personnel to Victoria to fight outbreak
The unprecedented move comes after the south-eastern state saw a spike in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YucZQ6 via IF...
Russians vote on Putin's reforms to constitution
The changes would enable the Russian leader to serve two more terms and stay in power until 2036. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A7...
Coronavirus: US Secret Service staff self-isolating after Trump rally
Two involved in President Donald Trump's event in Tulsa reportedly tested positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How George Floyd's death transformed US
The 30 days since his death have seen new policies, Confederate statues removed and countless other changes. from BBC News - World https:/...
Roundup: Bayer to pay $10.9bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims
The chemical giant is settling almost 100,000 US lawsuits from users of its popular Roundup herbicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Jessi Combs: US racing driver given female speed record in 2019 fatal crash
Jessi Combs is awarded the fastest land-speed record by a female, a feat she died trying to achieve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic
The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice". from BBC News - World https...
Trump administration claims Huawei 'backed by Chinese military'
The US Defense Department has compiled a list of 20 firms it says are backed by Chinese military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ve...
Russian parade defies pandemic as Putin stages power bid
Moscow has moved swiftly out of lockdown and many ask if the president is more worried by a national vote. from BBC News - World https://i...
Nigeria's Yoruba women announce their arrival in style
A Nigerian photographer reimagines Yoruba fashion from the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VfFoHk via IFTTT
Israel annexation plans for West Bank leave Palestinians in despair
Tom Bateman goes to the West Bank to see how Israeli annexation would shape life with Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'Our time is now': I’m running for office because of George Floyd
Four black women from Minnesota tell the BBC why Mr Floyd's death has pushed them to run for office. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Can India afford to boycott Chinese products?
Anti-China sentiment is high in India after a border clash, but can it go beyond rhetoric? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/380BUxN v...
Coronavirus vaccine trials in Africa: What you need to know
Joice Etutu explains why Covid-19 vaccine trials in Africa are both important and controversial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fNS...
Madison Cawthorn: Newcomer beats Trump nominee in NC congressional primary
The motivational speaker and businessman turns 25, the minimum age to serve in Congress, in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: US cases at highest level for two months
The US reported 34,700 new cases on Tuesday - the third highest rate since the outbreak began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eqqHs...
Kosovo President Thaci indicted for war crimes in The Hague
The Office of the Special Prosecutor in The Hague charges President Hashim Thaci with war crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B5...
Ghana apologises to Nigeria for embassy demolition
Armed men reportedly stormed the compound and destroyed a building under construction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31c58Z9 via I...
IMF says decline in global growth worse than forecast
The International Monetary Fund lowers its economic forecast for this year and next, with Europe facing a big hit. from BBC News - World h...
France Colbert row: Statue vandalised over slavery code
The words "state negrophobia" are sprayed over Jean-Baptiste Colbert outside the French parliament. from BBC News - World https:...
Mel Gibson and Winona Ryder at odds over anti-Semitism claims
Winona Ryder claims Mel Gibson used the term "oven dodger", which he says is "100% untrue". from BBC News - World http...
Coronavirus: EU considers barring Americans from travel list
The EU aims to start reopening external borders on 1 July, but US travellers may have to wait. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWFXQ...
Steve Bing: Film producer took his own life, coroner says
Sir Mick Jagger pays tribute to the filmmaker and philanthropist, who died this week aged 55. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duhgaq...
Pakistan plane crash was 'human error' - initial report
An initial report into the disaster - which killed 97 people - blames the pilots and controller. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eAY...
Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler
The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport. from BBC News - World https://ift...
ABC job cuts: Australian public broadcaster to shed 250 staff
Staff will be shed across "every division" to meet recent budget cuts by the government, the ABC says. from BBC News - World htt...
Black women scientists missing from textbooks, study shows
Scientists portrayed in biology textbooks are predominantly white men, according to a US study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dtmU...
George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott
The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content. from BBC News - World https:...
Eurovision movie: Rachel McAdams on working with Will Ferrell and Graham Norton
The actress stars with Will Ferrell in a comedy about two small-town singers competing in the song contest. from BBC News - World https://...
Australian fugitive 'found hiding in ship's air vent'
The sexual assault suspect had disappeared after being rescued from a yacht in rough seas, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Mexico quake kills at least five and causes panic
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake has killed at least five people and damaged buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NrtLZD via IFTT...
Will the 'War on Terror' ever end?
The BBC's Frank Gardner looks at the legacy of the US counter-terrorism response to 9/11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z5RST1...
'No crime' in Bubba Wallace noose case
The noose found in the garage of Bubba Wallace was actually the handle of a garage door and had been there since last year, an FBI investiga...
Jon Stewart: 'There will always be room for political satire'
The former host of The Daily Show has written and directed a new political comedy film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319rA5d via ...
Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How a Netflix romcom was made for $8,000
Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Women denied abortions because of the pandemic
Women across Europe are struggling to get abortions because of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dzNXU5 via...
Tennis star Djokovic tests positive for Covid-19
World number one Novak Djokovic becomes the latest tennis player to test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Npfd...
Kenya policeman charged with murder after curfew killing of teenager
Duncan Ndiema pleads not guilty to the murder of a 13-year-old while imposing Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Germany outbreak sparks fresh local lockdown
Authorities re-impose lockdown in a German region after an outbreak linked to a meatpacking plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
Wirecard: Former boss arrested over €1.9bn scandal
Former chief executive Markus Braun arrested in Germany as investigators probe €1.9bn hole in accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US ex-marine Paul Whelan will not appeal Russian spying sentence
Paul Whelan hopes to be released from his 16-year sentence via a prisoner swap, says his lawyer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cyq...
North Korea: Balloons and speakers raise Korean border tensions
Propaganda balloons have become a symbol of a worsening relationship between North and South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Japanese supercomputer, crowned world's fastest, is fighting coronavirus
The newly crowned Fugaku system is analysing droplet spread in offices and public transport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37VszXP ...
H-1B visa: New US law is bad news for India tech firms
Washington's decision to ban visas for highly-skilled workers will hurt Indian and US IT firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: Newborn Mexican triplets test positive in 'unprecedented' case
Experts are investigating whether coronavirus could have been passed through the mother's placenta. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Rethink: Will companies help us improve our sleep habits?
In one of a series of essays for the BBC, sleep scientist Matthew Walker says work routines may change. from BBC News - World https://ift....
China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS
The completion of the BeiDou-3 navigation system comes as tensions rise between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Malawi presidential election: Polls to open in historic re-run
President Peter Mutharika battles for re-election after irregularities voided last year's result. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Seattle to end police-free protest zone after shootings
Mayor Jenny Durkan says the violence is "increasingly difficult" for businesses and residents. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze
Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
US solider accused of planning attack on own unit
Ethan Melzer stands accused of sending information about his US Army unit to a neo-Nazi group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ARE8n...
'Speak and be heard': Why black media matters
Sara Lomax-Reese owns WURD, one of a handful of black-owned and operated radio stations in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Wildlife scientists examine the great 'human pause'
Tracking wildlife before, during and after lockdown will aim to analyse the slowdown in human activity. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Li Wenliang: 'Wailing Wall' for China's virus whistleblowing doctor
Thousands in China still talk every day to the Wuhan doctor who raised the alarm about Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2APx...
Coronavirus: Are Australia's numbers at risk of increasing?
A rise in Covid-19 cases in one state has sparked concerns that Australia could slide backwards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zcx...
Eton College: Nigerian author recalls racist abuse
Nigerian Dillibe Onyeama was the first black student to complete his studies at the elite British school. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: How to fly during a global pandemic
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The virus hunter who got Covid
Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s leading infectious disease experts, was struck down by Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://if...
'Coronavirus hit our business like a hidden tsunami'
Singapore is slowly emerging from its coronavirus lockdown, but Modesto's pizza parlour is closing its doors for good. from BBC News -...
Cédric Chouviat: French police investigated over death of delivery driver
Cédric Chouviat, 42, was heard shouting "I'm suffocating" as officers allegedly pinned him down. from BBC News - World https...
Meet the TikTok grandma behind the 'no-show protest' campaign
Mary Jo Laupp posted a video on TikTok condemning the Trump campaign for choosing to host the first rally of his re-election campaign in Tul...
Joel Schumacher: Director of The Lost Boys and two Batman films dies
The filmmaker behind St Elmo's Fire, Flatliners and two Batman films had been ill with cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Apple Mac computers make jump to its own chips
The firm will now custom-design the chips that power its future desktop and laptop computers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dlxYJ7...
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia bars international pilgrims for Hajj
Only a very limited number of Muslims currently living in the kingdom will make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Dyson Heydon: Inquiry finds top Australian ex-judge harassed women
The country's highest court apologises to six women after an inquiry finds they were sexually harassed. from BBC News - World https://...
Arctic Circle sees 'hottest-ever' recorded temperatures
Temperatures are believed to have hit 38C (100F) in one Siberian town after a persistent heatwave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Trump held off sanctioning Chinese over Uighurs to pursue trade deal
The US president says he put off sanctions over China's detained Muslims to seal a "great" deal. from BBC News - World https...
Climate change: Planting new forests 'can do more harm than good'
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Mexican city of Celaya rocked by cartel violence
Twenty-six people have been arrested after clashes between the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel and police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: French defy lockdown with Festival of Music
Thousands gathered across France and ignored social distancing rules to celebrate the annual event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm says missing €1.9bn may not exist
In recent days the German payments company's chief executive has quit and its shares have slumped. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
WWE star The Undertaker has 'no desire to get back in the ring'
After a career spanning three decades, the WWE wrestling star says there's "nothing left to conquer". from BBC News - World ...
Theodore Roosevelt statue to be removed by New York museum
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Coronavirus: South Korea confirms second wave of infections
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Arianna Huffington: 'Take time to recharge'
The author and founder of Thrive Global says companies need a new leadership playbook during the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Bubba Wallace: Noose found in garage stall of black US racing driver
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Coronavirus: Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths
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Panama exhumes remains of 19 victims from 1989 US invasion
The remains of 19 people are removed from a cemetery in a fresh bid to identify all the victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nka...
Glastonbury Festival: 50 years of memories
Images from attendees of Glastonbury Festival, which was due to celebrate a big anniversary this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Rethink: Pope Francis warns poor have become part of landscape
Pope Francis laments the "hypocrisy" of certain politicians in one of a series of essays for the BBC. from BBC News - World http...
'I used to hate road cycling, now I design biking gear'
Remi Clermont is the founder and boss of cycling clothing firm Cafe du Cycliste. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFHnfS via IFTTT
Christian Li: The young Harry Potter fan on his music stardom
Christian Li, 12, Decca Classics' youngest artist, reveals how he relaxes when he isn't practising. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus in Nigeria: Changing women's representation through photography
Etinosa Yvonne's photographs challenge stereotypical representations of women during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Black Lives Matter: Parents and children talk about racism
Three black parents and their children discuss raising a black child, racism and the Black Lives Matter movement. from BBC News - World ht...
Germany coronavirus: Extra police enforce German tower block quarantine
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Coronavirus: UN condemns Afghan healthcare attacks amid pandemic
A report finds health workers and facilities have been deliberately targeted during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bs...
Grigor Dimitrov: Bulgarian tests positive for coronavirus after Adria Tour events
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov, who played in both of Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour events, has tested positive for coronavirus. from BB...
Yemen crisis: Separatists take over 'Galapagos of Indian Ocean'
Socotra, prized for its flora and fauna, falls to separatists further complicating the Yemen crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Saudi Arabian Football Federation writes to major sports bodies after WTO report
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation acknowledges it has a "responsibility" to help fight broadcasting piracy. from BBC News - ...
Donald Trump: TikTok users and K-pop fans said to be behind poor Tulsa turnout
Teens across the US reportedly ordered tickets without intending to turn up to ensure empty seats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Donald Trump: TikTok users and K-pop fans said to be behind poor Tulsa turnout
Teens across the US reportedly ordered tickets without intending to turn up to ensure empty seats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Zimbabwe anti-corruption body starts audit of the rich
The anti-corruption commission threatens to take people's assets if they cannot explain their origin. from BBC News - World https://if...
Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged guitar sells for $6m at auction
The Nirvana frontman played the acoustic-electric guitar in concert just five months before he died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Spain welcomes tourists back as emergency ends
For three months Spain has been under one of Europe's toughest lockdowns to stop the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - World http...
In pictures: Rare solar eclipse darkens Asia on the summer solstice
Skywatchers photographed the "ring of fire", where the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. from BBC News - World https://...
Seven die in separate Somali bomb attacks
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Germany riot: Gangs smash shops, attack police in Stuttgart
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Living through the threat of eviction in the pandemic
The BBC meets a single father of three as he navigates trying to keep his apartment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dn1ZIp via IFT...
Ethiopian maids dumped outside Beirut embassy
Domestic workers have been left homeless and unpaid amid an ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon, heightened by the coronavirus pandemic. fr...
'Cashpoint aid' and Africa: Who benefits?
The UK's new hard-nosed approach to African aid is greeted with cynicism, writes the BBC's Andrew Harding. from BBC News - World h...
500 high school senior portraits in Virginia
Photographer helps 500 high school seniors honour their commencement through portraits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nm2pE9 via ...
Dad school: How to be a better father
Dads in Rwanda are taking classes to learn how to be better fathers and husbands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V4kuLj via IFTTT ...
Coronavirus: Five reasons why it is so bad in Yemen
Five reasons why Yemen could be the worst place for coronavirus in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V35WeO via IFTTT
Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?
A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WDIq6 v...
America trying to 'rule the world', says Russian spy chief
In an exclusive interview the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service discusses the growing tension with the West. from BBC News - W...
Gelsenkirchen: Controversial Lenin statue erected in German city
The statue was unveiled by a far-left party, despite fierce objections from the city council. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NfFYRd...
Geoffrey Berman: Trump fires top US prosecutor who refused to quit
The president removes Geoffrey Berman from office, a day after he said he was not stepping down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hLQ...
Donald Trump: Crowds gather for Tulsa rally despite coronavirus fears
The US president will hold his first rally since March, when the US coronavirus lockdown began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V2Uu...
Beyoncé releases surprise new song, Black Parade, on Juneteenth
The new track, released on Juneteenth, calls for "peace and reparation for my people". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dkz...
Vital Kamerhe: DRC president's chief of staff found guilty of corruption
Vital Kamerhe was sentenced to 20 years hard labour after a trial marked by the murder of a judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
John Bolton: Judge rejects Trump bid to ban ex-adviser's book
A US judge denies the Trump administration's bid to halt publication of John Bolton's memoir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Mariana Trench: Son repeats historic ocean dive
Sixty years after his father did it first, Kelly Walsh dives to the deepest point in Earth's oceans. from BBC News - World https://ift...
ICYMI: A flying bus and an audience of dummies in masks
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Beijing to set up new security office in Hong Kong
China's new law for the territory will also override any conflicting local law, state media says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Paralympian Zanardi in serious condition after crash
Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi is in a "serious but stable" condition after surgery on a head injury sustained in a handbike...
Coronavirus: Zimbabwe health minister in court on corruption charges
The charges against health minister Obadiah Moyo relate to alleged procurement irregularities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YVzID...
Protesters topple statues in US states
Hundreds of protesters gathered in several states to topple statues associated with slavery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YWSKt8 ...
Galwan Valley: China accuses India of 'deliberate provocation'
A spokesman says Indian troops attacked Chinese soldiers but gave no details of Chinese casualties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
What has Greta Thunberg been doing in lockdown?
The Swedish environmental activist spoke to the BBC about how she's been spending the last few months. from BBC News - World https://i...
US Attorney Geoffrey Berman denies he is stepping down
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The New Zealand porn ad designed to protect children
Many children learn about sex via online pornography. New Zealand warns this is not exactly ideal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Serbia election: Vote in EU candidate state scorned as sham
Serbian democracy looks fragile as many opposition groups boycott Sunday's general election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Ma...
Inside Wuhan: Life after coronavirus lockdown
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Debbie Kaore: The attack that highlighted an epidemic of abuse
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How football can help displaced people 'heal, develop and grow'
A new photo project highlights the experiences of refugees through the language of football. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V1aq5S ...
Coronavirus: 'Deadly masks' claims debunked
The BBC's anti-disinformation team has been investigating misleading claims about the health risks of face masks. from BBC News - Worl...
Coronavirus: Is the pandemic getting worse in the US?
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Galwan Valley: India PM Modi says military will keep borders secure
Narendra Modi says no foreign troops are on Indian territory, following deadly border violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Han...
Trump's Oklahoma rally can go ahead, court rules
Oklahoma's Supreme Court rules that the president's Saturday rally can take place as planned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Breonna Taylor: Louisville officer to be fired for deadly force use
The police chief accused the officer of "blindly" firing into Breonna Taylor's apartment. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: Canada renews calls for China to release charged pair
Their arrests are seen as retaliation for the detention of a Huawei boss - something China denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Fears over US media independence as Trump-appointed chief fires editors
Democrats call the sackings of three US federal media agency editors an attack on democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2APnkwM ...
Coronavirus: EU leaders in tense talks on rescue package
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Malala Yousafzai graduates from Oxford University
The campaigner survived a shot to the head by Taliban soldiers for her views on girls and education. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus was already in Italy by December, waste water study finds
Scientists say samples from Milan and Turin showed virus traces long before cases were confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nd...
Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time
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'Into The Wild' bus removed from Alaska wilderness
Tourists hiking to the remote area to visit the bus were getting into difficulties, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
India coronavirus: The stranded sailor yet to meet his daughter
Indian sailor Abhiram Oak has been stuck on his ship with little hope of replacement due to Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: China charges Canadians with spying
Their arrests were seen as retaliation for the detention of a Huawei boss - something China denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
What you need to know about Juneteenth
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Colgate reviews China's Darlie brand amid race debate
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Colombian army rescues abducted Swiss and Brazilian tourists
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New Zealand police shooting: Two officers 'seriously injured'
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Colonial abuses haunt France's racism debate
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Trump in Tulsa: City faces up to violent past ahead of rally
The city in Oklahoma was the site of the deadliest single act of racial violence in US history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NbA5...
Galwan Valley: The soldiers killed in the India-China border clash
BBC Hindi speaks to five families from the eastern state of Bihar who lost loved ones in the clash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Australia targeted by 'state-based' cyber attack, PM Morrison says
The country is being targeted by a "sophisticated" state actor, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - World https:...
Keedron Bryant: Warner Records signs black protest singer, 12
Keedron Bryant's song I Just Wanna Live was posted one day after the death of George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30UJC...
Belarus: Rival of President Lukashenko arrested ahead of election
Viktor Babaryko was held amid pressure on opposition figures before August's presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: American Airlines passenger removed for not wearing mask
The conservative activist, who was flying with American Airlines, called their mask policy "insane". from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus in South Africa: Restrictions ease as Covid-19 cases rise rapidly
South Africa is trying to balance dealing with the virus and supporting a damaged economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30TS5LS v...
Coronavirus: How many more people are dying?
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John Bolton: White House makes last gasp bid to stop book's release
The book by a former national security adviser paints a damning picture of President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YhbYed ...
Germany accuses Russia of Berlin park assassination
Prosecutors say Russia ordered the murder of a Georgian man killed in broad daylight last summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310...
Israel set to have record number of openly gay MPs
A sixth MP from the LGBTQ community will take his seat following a number of resignations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BnzZqA v...
EU top court rules against Hungary's NGO law
A law requiring NGOs to disclose foreign funding is "discriminatory", the EU's top court said. from BBC News - World https:/...
John Bolton: Ten biggest claims in his Donald Trump book
The White House is trying to stop its release, but extracts have already been widely published. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3108w...
Last JFK sibling and envoy Jean Kennedy Smith dies
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Coronavirus: Covid-denying priest Father Sergei Romanov seizes Russian monastery
Father Sergei Romanov entered the women's monastery in Russia with help from armed supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C...
Rayshard Brooks widow: 'I felt everything that he felt'
The widow of Rayshard Brooks gives her reaction as the district attorney shares details of the death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Canadian MP Jagmeet Singh kicked out for calling rival 'racist'
Jagmeet Singh was thrown out of the House for not apologising after he called another MP "racist". from BBC News - World https:/...
Galwan Valley: India rebuts China's land ownership claim
Galwan Valley, where China and India fought a deadly brawl, is known for its harsh climate and terrain. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus Beijing: Why an outbreak sparked a salmon panic in China
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Pacific Light Cable Network: US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle
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Paulinho Paiakan: Amazon indigenous chief dies of coronavirus
Paulinho Paiakan was best known for the fight against the Belo Monte hydroelectric project in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Qantas axes most overseas flights until October
The Australian airline said it will still fly to New Zealand and ramp up its domestic services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N7jU...
Coronavirus: What will happen to pets after lockdown?
Many people brought pets into their lives during lockdown. A pet behaviourist explains how animals will react to their owners' return to...
Burundi’s Evariste Ndayishimiye to be sworn in as president
Evariste Ndayishimiye's inauguration is fast-tracked following the sudden death of his predecessor. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Racism in Russia: Stories of prejudice
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How reliant is Australia on China?
As their relationship sours, can Australia realistically "diversify" from its biggest trading partner? from BBC News - World htt...
Tanzania's Magufuli - taking on coronavirus and imperialism
Will Tanzania's President John Magufuli controversial statements help or hinder his re-election campaign? from BBC News - World https:...
What happened when a city disbanded its police force
Camden, New Jersey, created a brand new police force to forge better ties with the community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fCfnd0...
How honeybees perform queen duets
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Venezuela's top court ousts leaders of two opposition parties
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Van Gogh and Gauguin letter about brothel visit sells for 210,000 euros
Van Gogh and artist Paul Gauguin penned the "exceptional" letter while living together in late 1888. from BBC News - World https...
Syrian president's uncle jailed for money laundering
Rifaat al-Assad is sentenced to four years for laundering money to build a French property empire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Why Trump's plan to withdraw US troops has dismayed Germany
Germany fears President Trump's plan to cut 9,500 US troops will weaken transatlantic security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Ramzan Kadyrov denies Georgia journalist murder plot
Ramzan Kadyrov denies local reports he ordered the assassination of a Georgian journalist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UTZSFx v...
Carlos Lehder: Pablo Escobar's crime partner freed from US jail
Carlos Lehder, who co-founded the Medellín cartel and was captured in 1987, will live in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zJ...
Syria war: New US sanctions target Assad government's foreign backers
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US Air Force sergeant charged in 'boogaloo' murder
A man with far-right links is accused of a shooting outside Oakland courthouse during BLM protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Tshegofatso Pule killing: South African police make arrest
Police arrest a 31-year-old man after the pregnant woman's stabbed body is found hanging from a tree. from BBC News - World https://if...
Men's 100m champ suspended for missed tests
World 100m champion Christian Coleman is provisionally suspended after missing a third doping test, says the Athletics Integrity Unit. fro...
Australia shark encounter: Teenage siblings film 'really scary' escape
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Facebook to let users turn off political adverts
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North Korea tells 'mongrel dog' South why it bombed office
Kim Jong-un's sister said the South's president "put his neck into the noose of US flunkeyism". from BBC News - World ht...
India-China clash: Two sides blames each other for deadly fighting
At least 20 Indian soldiers died in the worst border incident in decades between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus in Beijing: 27 neighbourhoods not allowed to leave as spike continues
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Portugal finally recognises consul who saved thousands from Holocaust
Eighty years ago a Portuguese consul gave visas to thousands fleeing the invading Nazis in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Coronavirus: 'India's healthcare system failed my family'
Covid has brought India's health system to its knees. It devastated a BBC reporter's family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
The blogger who hit back against a hammer-wielding Russian ‘assassin’
Tumso Abdurakhmanov says Russia's security service must have helped Chechens plan an attempt to assassinate him. from BBC News - World...
Australian architecture: Two Brisbane skyscrapers repurposed into one
Two Brisbane skyscrapers are being stitched together to create a new "green" building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N2k...
How Elon Musk aims to revolutionise battery technology
Could the least exciting bit of Elon Musk's empire end up being the most transformative? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YzTmEQ ...
Kaesong liaison office: What does North Korea want?
Expert Ankit Panda pieces together the puzzle of why Pyongyang destroyed the Kaesong liaison office from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Why Zimbabwean women are being dragged to court accused of lying
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is accused of reneging on promises he made after ousting Robert Mugabe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
George Floyd: Eyewitnesses recount harrowing death
Panorama spoke to local people to piece together the moments leading up to George Floyd's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Walter Lübcke: Far-right suspects in court over politician's murder
Pro-migrant German politician Walter Lübcke was shot dead in his garden a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C4n65c via IFTT...
Diego, the Galápagos tortoise with a species-saving sex drive, retires
Diego, aged 100, returns his native Galápagos island after decades of breeding in captivity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AyapiW ...
A Bee C: Scientists translate honeybee queen duets
Queens "quack" when ready to hatch - but if two are free at the same time, they fight to the death. from BBC News - World https:...
India soldiers killed in clash with Chinese forces
Three Indian soldiers killed in clash with Chinese forces in Ladakh in disputed Kashmir region amid rising tensions from BBC News - World ...
George Floyd protests: Man shot in clash over Albuquerque statue
A group of armed men tried to stop protesters pulling down a statue of a colonist, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zzSG...
Colin Kaepernick: Roger Goodell encourages NFL teams to sign quarterback
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he would "encourage" a team to sign former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. ...
Covid-19: The woman who has become India's 'corona voice'
Who's the voiceover artist who tells Indians how to stay safe when they make a telephone call? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
North Korea 'blows up joint liaison office' with South
North Korea blows up the joint liaison office with the South in border town of Kaesong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YBFSIZ via ...
Robert Fuller: US to review black hanging deaths after outcry
Officials say they do not suspect foul play in the deaths of two black men in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hwhSzA vi...
North Korea threatens to send army into demilitarised border zone
The sister of North Korea's leader has instructed the army - and the military says it's ready to move. from BBC News - World https...
New Zealand's first Covid cases in 24 days came from UK
Local media reports the two patients had been given special exemption to attend a funeral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hpKVVk v...
Mary Trump: Why has president's niece penned damning memoir?
Mary Trump is due to release a book that describes her uncle as the world's most dangerous man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Trump confirms plan to cut troops in Germany
The US president confirmed US plans on Monday to withdraw 9,500 troops from Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e6JMQr via IFT...
MSF Afghan maternity ward to close after deadly gun attack
The decision by Médecins Sans Frontières comes after 24 women, children and babies were shot dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Coronavirus: Alarm over 'invasive' Kuwait and Bahrain contact-tracing apps
Kuwait and Bahrain's apps put users' privacy and security at risk, Amnesty International says. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Dijon: Police brought in to tackle Chechen violence
Tension in Dijon, France, are rising over the alleged assault on the teenage boy by a drug dealer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Trump voter: 'These people here are genuine Americans'
The BBC went to the US state of Montana to hear what voters think of President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37x5N8F via IF...
Navajo Nation: The people battling America's worst coronavirus outbreak
The challenges of life in the Navajo Nation have made containing Covid-19 even more difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AHvnf...
Ertugrul: The Turkish TV drama enthralling Pakistan
Turkish drama Dirilis Ertugrul is hugely popular in Pakistan, but its violence has been criticised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Bangladesh fears a coronavirus crisis as case numbers rise
As hospitals turn patients away, there are fears the densely populated country could become a hotspot. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Diamond Platnumz and Africa's most popular YouTube stars
The Tanzanian is the first sub-Saharan artist to reach a billion YouTube views - how do Africa's other stars compare? from BBC News - ...
The family of Rayshard Brooks speaks to the media
Jymaco Brooks tells the media "life shouldn't be this complicated" after his cousin Rayshard was shot and killed by police on ...
Indian embassy staff arrested over 'hit-and-run' in Islamabad
Reports say a pedestrian was critically injured and the two High Commission employees tried to flee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
He Xiangjian: China arrests five after attempt to kidnap billionaire
Five people have been arrested after an attempt to kidnap He Xiangjian, one of China's richest men. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Contact-tracing apps face further hitches
Norway has to halt use of its app and researchers report a major flaw in Australia's tool. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ACywN...
Top US court backs protection for LGBT workers
Watershed moment for LGBT rights in US as Supreme Court rules workplace law protects gay and transgender employees. from BBC News - World ...
Iran reins in family planning as population ages
Iran limits provision of family planning services at state hospitals to try to boost its population size. from BBC News - World https://if...
Breonna Taylor: Beyoncé calls for criminal charges against officers
The star calls for charges against the officers involved in the killing of a black woman in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Borders reopen across Europe as coronavirus restrictions ease
As the coronavirus restrictions ease, countries across Europe have started reopening their borders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari orders probe into shooting at presidential palace
The shooting reportedly followed an argument about whether a presidential aide should self-isolate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Colombia's ELN rebels free six more hostages amid peace talks plea
Six are released as the left-wing ELN group calls for peace negotiations to resume. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y0kPAK via IFTT...
RAF Lakenheath: US fighter jet crashes into North Sea
The F-15C Eagle, from RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, crashed shortly after 09:40 BST. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MXNFLH via IFTTT ...
Spike Lee sorry for supporting accused director Woody Allen
Lee spoke about his fellow filmmaker and "friend", who denies accusations he abused his daughter. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Blood clots targeted in treatment trial
Scientists from Imperial College London believe a hormone imbalance could be responsible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d97VVv vi...
Barbra Streisand invests in Disney for George Floyd's daughter
Six-year-old Gianna Floyd thanked the US star for the gift on Instagram. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BdkS2U via IFTTT
BP faces hit of up to $17.5bn as it forecasts lower oil prices
The firm expects prices to be lower as plans to cut carbon emissions are sped up in the wake of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https:/...
Paul Whelan, ex-US marine, jailed in Russia on spying charges
Paul Whelan is sentenced to 16 years' hard labour 18 months after being arrested with a USB flash drive. from BBC News - World https:/...
Atlanta police shooting: Rayshard Brooks death declared homicide
Protests continue after the 27-year-old became the latest African American to be killed by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U...
Sushant Singh Rajput: Bollywood actor's death fuels mental health debate
The 34-year-old was found dead in his Mumbai home, in what police believe to be a case of suicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
Coronavirus: Beijing spike continues with 36 new cases
The city had previously gone more than 50 days without a case, but has now had 79 in under a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y...
Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist found guilty of cyber libel
Supporters say the "cyber libel" trial was aimed at silencing critics of President Rodrigo Duterte. from BBC News - World https:...
Solar Orbiter: Europe's Sun mission makes first close pass
The UK-built Solar Orbiter will track by our star on Monday at a distance of just over 77 million km. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Maria Ressa: The celebrated Philippine news boss enraging Duterte
The award-winning journalist and presidential critic faces jail after being found guilty of libel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
George Floyd death eases tensions between two communities
An immigrant community divided by the anti-racist protests rocking the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e3SbUG via IFTTT
Rwanda genocide: 'I am a mother - I killed some children's parents'
Female perpetrators of the Rwandan genocide speak about their crimes and desire for reconciliation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
One family, two generations of protest
People in Los Angeles took to the streets to call for justice in 1992. Has anything changed since then? from BBC News - World https://ift....
Kenya: Police brutality in the battle against coronavirus in Mathare
In one of Kenya's poorest settlements, brutal policing of a curfew is causing more problems than Covid-19. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: France announces significant lifting of restrictions
President Emmanuel Macron proclaimed that France had won its "first victory" against coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://...
Rayshard Brooks shooting: Use of deadly force by Atlanta police condemned
The death of another African-American man during an arrest prompts protests and official criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
UN ‘appalled’ by twin jihadist attacks in Nigeria
Islamist militants have killed dozens in two attacks in the northeast of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MWcN5v via IF...
Sri Lanka holds coronavirus-proof test vote ahead of election
Voters wear face masks and observe social distancing in queues to prepare for a general election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e3...
Indro Montanelli: Statue of 'racist' journalist attacked in Milan
Indro Montanelli, who married a 12-year-old Eritrean girl in the 1930s, died in 2001. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B6keo8 via IF...
Swiss search for owner of gold haul left on train
The hoard, worth around £152,000, was found left behind on a train in Switzerland last October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d2EY...
Sushant Singh Rajput: Bollywood star dies at 34
The film and television actor was found dead in his apartment in the city of Mumbai, police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YB...
South African president's shame over surge in murders of women
Cyril Ramaphosa's remarks come after several femicides amid the lifting of coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: India to use 500 train carriages as wards in Delhi
New emergency plans are announced in Delhi to cope with a surge in Covid-19 cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UDSXQI via IFTTT...
Polish election: Andrzej Duda says LGBT 'ideology' worse than communism
The favourite to win Poland's 28 June election denounces gay rights activism as an alien ideology. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Trump threatens NFL and US Soccer boycott
United States president Donald Trump says he will not watch the NFL or the US Soccer sides if players do not stand for the national anthem. ...
Rayshard Brooks: Atlanta Wendy's restaurant set on fire over fatal shooting
US black man Rayshard Brooks was shot by police, who have released bodycam video of the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e4...
Coronavirus: How sex workers are surviving in Uganda and Nigeria
While African governments give aid to their citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic, sex workers have seemingly been forgotten. from BBC New...
China explosion: Tanker truck blows up, killing 19 people
The vehicle reportedly caused a secondary blast after flying into a nearby factory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y27bNA via IFTT...
Kathy Sullivan: The woman who's made history in sea and space
Kathy Sullivan is the first person to ever travel to both space and the bottom of the ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hqK8DG ...
Coronavirus: Island isolation over as Greece lets tourists back
The idyllic islands of Mykonos and Santorini reopen for tourists, but not everyone is happy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecCFWZ ...
Coronavirus in Singapore: The garden city learning to love the wild
Urban Singapore has burst into life with tall grass, wildflowers and butterflies in abundance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d1hNQ...
My fake news whodunnit: Caught up in a Senegal fake news scam
A news story accusing a presidential candidate of corruption was written in my name, or almost in my name. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Why Gujarat has India's highest mortality rate
Gujarat has the highest mortality rate in India, more than double the national average. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GBkDI via ...
Harvard study: Did coronavirus start in August 2019?
Does a study suggesting the coronavirus was present in Wuhan months before the first reported cases stand up to scrutiny? from BBC News - ...
Police clash with anti-racism protesters as 15,000 defy ban in Paris
Around 15,000 people took to the streets in Paris to demonstrate against protest police brutality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2z...
Coronavirus: France's ancient burial brotherhood defies Covid-19
The Charitable Brothers of Saint-Eloi were founded in the 12th century, during the Black Death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37w0A...
Coronavirus: What will clothes shopping look like?
From Monday all non-essential shops are allowed to reopen in England. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XYYhAr via IFTTT
Protests in Atlanta over police shooting of Rayshard Brooks
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shield resigns, after Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by police on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Businessman close to Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro arrested in Cape Verde
Colombian national Alex Nain Saab is wanted in the US on charges of corruption and money laundering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Poland 'invades' Czech Republic in 'misunderstanding'
Poland admits its troops briefly invaded the Czech Republic last month but it was "not deliberate". from BBC News - World https:...
French police clash with anti-racism activists in Paris
Riot police fire tear gas as violence erupts during a Black Lives Matter protest in central Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
Coronavirus: Fear of second wave in Beijing after market outbreak
Parts of China's capital are locked down after its first new coronavirus cases in nearly two months. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Australian sentenced to death in China for drug smuggling
The man was arrested at a Chinese airport with methamphetamine in his luggage, Australian media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Indigenous chief arrest video shocks Canada
PM Justin Trudeau calls for an investigation after dashcam footage shows an officer beating Allan Adam. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Juneteenth: Trump changes Tulsa Oklahoma rally date 'out of respect'
The date of his first rally in months would have fallen on a holiday marking the end of US slavery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Dalai Lama: 'Compassion and humanity important during coronavirus pandemic'
BBC correspondent Justin Rowlatt checks back in with the Dalai Lama by video call, three years after meeting him in person. from BBC News ...
Celebrity chef José Andrés: 'We are a food planet'
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés has been delivering meals to food-insecure areas during the pandemic. from BBC News - World http...
Prince of Wales and Emmanuel Macron to meet on quarantine exempt visit
Charles and Camilla will be the first Royal Family members to hold a major event during lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30B...
Lebanon protests: Hundreds take to streets for second night
Protesters took to the streets for a second night over the government's handling of the economic crisis. from BBC News - World https:/...
The Bachelor: ABC casts first black man in hit dating show
Matt James will be the first African American male lead on ABC's The Bachelor in 24 seasons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cSF...
Kiara Fox started a virtual pride to support the LGBT community during coronavirus
Kiara Fox started a virtual pride to support the LGBT community during coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XUA5Py via IFTT...
Dalai Lama: Seven billion people 'need a sense of oneness'
The leader of Tibetan Buddhism sees reasons for optimism even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Coming to terms with months on the front line
As restrictions in New York are eased, a paramedic reflects on the pandemic and its impact on his life. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Leopold II: Belgium 'wakes up' to its bloody colonial past
Campaigners want statues of King Leopold II, who killed millions in Central Africa, to be removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U...
Week in pictures
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XWlByF via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Contact-tracing rumours debunked
We've been fact-checking misleading posts on social media about technology used to fight coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://if...
John Nzenze: The founder of 'Africa's best band'
Kenyan John Nzenze, famous for love songs going back to the 1960s, has died aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fhlZgX via IFT...
George Floyd: Trump 'generally' supports ending chokeholds for police
The US president comes out against neck restraints after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Hello Kitty founder Shintaro Tsuji steps down as CEO aged 92
Shintaro Tsuj steps down after six decades at the helm of the company that created the character. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fl...
Jessica Mulroney: I Do, Redo removed from TV after 'white privilege' row
The Canadian host, a friend of Meghan Markle, apologises after a dispute over anti-racism protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Putin makes first public appearance in weeks of lockdown in Russia
Russia's president marks a holiday by promoting a reform that could keep him in office until 2036. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Burundi court rules to end power vacuum
Burundi's Constitutional Court says the president-elect should be sworn in as soon as possible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, killed by hunters
Four men face life imprisonment, if found guilty, after the silverback was found dead in a national park. from BBC News - World https://if...
Zahra: Pakistan couple face polygraph over child maid 'tortured to death'
A Pakistan couple is accused of beating a seven-year-old child to death, reportedly for letting parrots escape. from BBC News - World http...
George Floyd: Seattle protesters declare a police-free zone
The area taken over by activists has been called Chaz, short for Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fhbGc...
French police dump handcuffs in protest to rebuff critics
Police across France are angered by accusations of racism and by a government ban on chokeholds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cX7...
Li Wenliang: Widow of Chinese coronavirus doctor gives birth to son
Li Wenliang was arrested by Chinese authorities after warning doctors when the virus outbreak began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Breonna Taylor: Louisville to ban no-knock warrants after police shooting
The killing of Breonna Taylor, who was shot dead by police in her home, spurred calls for reform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fn...
Coronavirus: Technicians held in Peru over false 5G Covid links
The Andean villagers mistakenly fear 5G will transmit coronavirus, the technicians' company says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Lebanon protests escalate as currency dives
The prime minister calls an emergency meeting as the value of the Lebanese pound hits record lows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c...
Gambian man charged in US with torture of coup plotters
Michael Sang Correa, found working in Denver, is accused of torturing opponents of ex-President Jammeh. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Twitter removes more than 170,000 pro-China accounts
The social media platform identified Beijing-linked accounts that have been posting misinformation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus in Tanzania: Has Covid-19 disappeared?
Several doctors in the country say Covid-19 is spreading fast despite the government's claims to the contrary. from BBC News - World h...
North Korea questions need to keep 'holding hands' with US
North Korea's remarks come on the second anniversary of a historic summit between Trump and Kim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump threatens to 'take back' Seattle protest zone
The president says "Domestic Terrorists" run the area, but local leaders tell him not to meddle. from BBC News - World https://i...
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