Coronavirus: Mexico's death toll becomes world's third highest
Mexico reports at least 46,688 deaths with coronavirus, with only the US and Brazil recording higher numbers. from BBC News - World https:...
Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US
US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US
Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Dr Fauci is asked if protests spread coronavirus
"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress. from BBC News - World ...
Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020
A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30heHFd via IFTTT
Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners
Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r...
Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government
A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate
Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy
As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4 via ...
Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president
Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339...
Tsitsi Dangarembga - Booker Prize nominee arrested in Zimbabwe
Tsitsi Dangarembga was detained as she took part in protest against alleged government corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Fox found with impressive shoe collection in Berlin
A Berlin mystery is solved as a fox is found to have many stolen flip flops and sports shoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hULDcJ...
Twitter hack: Staff tricked by phone spear-phishing scam
Twitter says employees were tricked into handing over credentials to the cyber-attackers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33b04Fg vi...
Hong Kong postpones elections for a year 'over virus concerns'
The move comes weeks after China imposed a controversial national security law on Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/317342S ...
Eurozone suffers deepest contraction on record
Spain, France and Italy suffer double-digit falls in economic output as the pandemic hits jobs and spending. from BBC News - World https:/...
California amphibious vehicle accident: US marine dead, eight missing
A search is on after an incident involving an amphibious vehicle from Camp Pendleton, near San Diego. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ghislaine Maxwell-Jeffrey Epstein emails revealed in new court papers
In the papers, a key accuser also alleges the pair were equally involved in sex trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hSWyU7 ...
Belarus TV shows arrest of 'Russian mercenaries'
Belarus police arrested 32 Russians at a sanatorium, alleged to be members of a mercenary group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hUy...
Ellen DeGeneres apologises to staff over workplace 'issues'
The star is "disappointed" to hear allegations of harassment and intimidation on her chat show. from BBC News - World https://if...
Vietnam records first Covid-19 death
The country had spent three months without any new infections before an outbreak in Da Nang city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k0...
Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news
Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Obama eulogy makes thinly veiled digs at Trump
Barack Obama eulogises late congressman John Lewis, with a few jabs at his White House successor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xc...
Trudeau: 'no preferential treatment' for WE Charity
Canada's PM denies playing a role in picking a charity tied to his family for a federal programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
South Africa's apartheid-era statues 'should be put in a theme park'
South African sculptor Pitika Ntuli on what we should do with reminders of colonial and racist history. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies
Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fW3...
Michael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager
The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeOC7...
Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast
The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcB...
Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning
Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?
To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind
The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - ...
Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream
Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses
Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fm4...
Belarus accuses 'Russian mercenaries' of election plot
Russia demands to know why Belarus has arrested 33 of its citizens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jT5DhC via IFTTT
Donald Trump calls for delay to 2020 US presidential election
US President Trump calls for delaying 2020 election, citing possible mail-in voting fraud despite little evidence from BBC News - World ht...
Big Tech: What comes next for the US giants?
Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook's CEOs gave testimony, but voters will determine the outcome. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: US economy sees sharpest contraction in decades
The impact of the pandemic meant the annual rate of growth in the second quarter collapsed by 33%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Trevor Reed: Ex-US Marine jailed in Russia for assaulting police
The 29 year old is sentenced to nine years in prison after a trial he says was politically motivated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
German economy suffers sharpest decline on record
The economy shrank by 10.1% in the April-to-June period, official figures show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hQHlTw via IFTTT
TikTok launches $70m fund for European users
The video sharing app launched a $200m fund for American users earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DjHf8d via IFTTT...
Huawei takes top spot in global phone shipments for first time
The Chinese firm has overtaken Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ge9Kme via IFT...
Jordan 'rotten meat': Child dies and 800 poisoned near Amman
A restaurant near Amman where the shawarma meat was not refrigerated is thought to be the source. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X7...
Hong Kong bars 12 opposition candidates from election
Pro-democracy campaigners had hoped to capitalise on anger over a controversial security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30a8nPO...
Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed
The hunter had previously said that he killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ff5SQ...
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos refutes claims company acted like a 'drug dealer'
The Amazon boss is questioned by US Congress on one company's experience with his business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DfrI...
Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet
Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand
The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump
The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7...
Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash
"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry." from BBC News - World ...
Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says
Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8...
What's next after flood of US racial equity donations?
The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic
A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus. from BBC News - World h...
'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president
How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? from BBC News ...
India and China race to build along a disputed frontier
The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates
Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL v...
The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender
Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2 v...
Mara Soriano: Stolen teddy bear with dying mum's message found
The stolen bear contained a voice message from Mara Soriano's mother, who died last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbRGt0...
Pakistan blasphemy: Gunman shoots accused dead in court
The victim was in court in the Pakistani city of Peshawar to face charges of claiming to be a prophet. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
New York City police accused of 'kidnapping' protester
The footage of a protester being snatched off the street was shared widely on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39C1JFa ...
The Killers taking tour misconduct claims 'extremely seriously'
A female sound technician alleges sexual misconduct took place among the band's tour crew in 2009. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage begins
Muslims are beginning a scaled back annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJyX8o via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Seven Zimbabwe babies stillborn in one night at hospital
Only one baby was born alive as urgent treatment was delayed over Covid-19-related staffing issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Umbrella Man: Minneapolis suspect linked to white supremacists
The man was pictured smashing the windows of an AutoZone store in the city during protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33cdKjg ...
Yemen conflict: Southern separatists give up on self-rule
An agreement aims to heal a rift in the Saudi-led coalition against Houthi rebels in the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X5YU...
Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media
Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zvMNQ via ...
Coronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning
Japan's second largest carmaker had already been struggling to cut costs and return to profitability. from BBC News - World https://if...
Hajj 2020: 'It would have been my solace'
In the past year, Anisa lost her mother, her job and her house and had hoped Hajj would help her find solace. from BBC News - World https:...
'More than half of Mumbai slum-dwellers had Covid-19'
Mumbai has so far reported more than 110,000 infections and 6,000 deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30QGN9u via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive
More than two thirds of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean test positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X3nKre via IFTTT
Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'
See the damage done by waves – and the problem will only get worse with climate change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality
The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches
Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. from BBC News - World https...
Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands
Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f...
Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'
Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - Wo...
Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?
Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g...
'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'
Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia
Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases
Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/332fFH9 ...
Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures
Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. from BBC News - World https:/...
Van Gogh: Postcard helps experts 'find location of final masterpiece'
A postcard helped researchers pinpoint the probable spot near the French village of Auvers-sur-Oise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Benny Tai: Hong Kong university fires professor who led protests
Benny Tai, a law professor, called the move "the end of academic freedom" in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jO...
Iter: World's largest nuclear fusion project begins assembly
The world's biggest nuclear fusion project has entered its five-year assembly phase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJ5GdV via...
Emmy Awards 2020: Watchmen leads the way with 26 nominations
The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, Ozark and Succession are also heavily nominated at this year's ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting after Covid post
US president's son's use of Twitter is limited for 12 hours after he broke its misinformation rules. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: German officials 'very concerned' by rising cases
The head of Germany's public health agency says people have been "negligent" as infections increase. from BBC News - World h...
Tahlequah: Killer whale who carried dead calf for days is pregnant
Tahlequah captured the world's attention when spotted carrying her dead calf for 17 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xk6QoL...
Andrea Bocelli 'humiliated' by Italy's Covid rules
The Italian opera singer says his country's handling of the pandemic has been overblown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CT3Yb6 ...
Rodney King: Camera that captured 1991 beating to be auctioned
A bystander used the Sony Handycam to film King's beating by Los Angeles police in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hLEs6m ...
Chainsmokers gig prompts inquiry over social distancing
New York's health commissioner seeks answers after footage shows crowds standing close together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Women working more paid hours as men work less
Men are spending more time on childcare and housework than in the 1970s, but women still do the bulk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
India Covid-19: Delhi's mask-averse shoppers worry officials
Delhi is slowly reopening as the government starts to ease Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2mchq via IFTTT ...
Australia's fires 'killed or harmed three billion animals'
The recent bushfires were "one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history", conservationists say. from BBC News - World h...
Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall
The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial
Tuesday's verdicts centred on $10m transferred from a wealth fund to Najib Razak's private accounts. from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus: Spanish PM says UK's travel restrictions 'unjust'
Pedro Sanchez says he hopes there will be a rethink, and most parts of Spain are safer than the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Portland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings
In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jI...
New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty
The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C...
Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora
Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X20j1G via IFTTT
Republicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan
The proposal would cut a $600 boost to unemployment benefits that has been paid during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'
British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’
When Mohamed was caught with his boyfriend he had to flee Somaliland, where homosexuality is illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit
Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson officially become Greek citizens
The Hollywood stars are granted honorary citizenship for helping victims of a wildfire in Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ep...
Kansai Yamamoto: Japanese fashion designer dies
Yamamoto was known for mixing traditional Japanese designs with bright colours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jJ2KzL via IFTTT
Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos
The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Robert O'Brien, key Trump adviser, tests positive for Covid-19
National security adviser Robert O'Brien is the highest-ranking aide known to become infected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
France to ban heated terraces in cafes and bars
The new ecology minister says outside heating or air conditioning is an "ecological aberration". from BBC News - World https://i...
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire across Lebanon border
It comes after days of heightened tension after a Hezbollah fighter was killed allegedly by Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Firefighter abseils down well to save trapped owl
The rescuer had an oxygen mask and descended with ropes to save the bird. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ByjhW6 via IFTTT
Mexico flooding: Tropical depression Hanna drenches north
Heavy rains from Hanna leave parts of the city of Monterrey in northern Mexico under water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hA7aqM ...
Harry Harris: US envoy to South Korea shaves off controversial moustache
Harry Harris removes his facial hair, which reminded some South Koreans of colonial rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g71Smr vi...
Chinese students in Australia targeted in virtual kidnapping scam
Students in Australia are coerced into faking their own kidnappings in the extortion scheme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OtbeW ...
Coronavirus: Spain races to save tourism as cases surge
The UK imposed a 14-day quarantine on all arrivals from Spain after a spike in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3ggMp v...
Black Lives Matter: Arkansas senator describes slavery as 'necessary evil'
Arkansas's Tom Cotton says he rejects the idea that the US is systemically racist to its core. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P...
Coronavirus: Swimming defector was not infected, says S Korea
The suspected patient crawled through a drain then swam to North Korea, the South says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39uQMoR via ...
The millions 'hanging by a thread' as coronavirus aid expires
A $600 boost to unemployment benefit is set to expire soon, leaving many people worried about money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months
The four locally transmitted cases in Da Nang prompt a tourism ban and renewed prevention measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows
The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - World h...
Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks
More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants
Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - World https:...
US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures
China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home
South Korea largely forgot its prisoners of war. Now their children are fighting for recognition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39v...
India coronavirus: Bihar braces for 'corona storm'
Cases are rising fast in one of India's poorest and most populous states. Can it cope? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hERVgA v...
Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading
As coronavirus infections surge, Andrew Harding notes meaningless statistics and a fear of hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'
A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him. f...
John Lewis: US civil rights icon's body crosses Selma bridge a final time
The late civil rights activist is taken over the Edmund Pettus Bridge for a final time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZZ7Hgb via ...
Olivia de Havilland, Golden Age of Hollywood star, dies at 104
Her career spanned more than 50 years and she was the last surviving star of Gone with the Wind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pas...
Obituary: Olivia de Havilland, star of Hollywood's Golden Age
Star of Gone With the Wind was one of the last big names from Hollywood's golden era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EgzEaJ vi...
Coronavirus: Spain says outbreaks under control after UK orders quarantine
Spain says new coronavirus cases are isolated, as the UK tells arriving passengers to self-isolate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Kenyan police officers arrested after fatal shooting in Garissa
Two people were killed during a protest in Garissa sparked by the arrest of a murder suspect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CFshcM...
How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets
Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
South Africa jailbreak: Malmesbury prison inmates rearrested
Dozens of inmates fled after a group at Malmesbury Prison overpowered staff during exercise on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: 'I killed my mother with my own hands'
Covid-19 is the latest enemy faced by families in Iraq, and it's overrunning its hospitals and cemeteries. from BBC News - World https...
Breonna Taylor death: Gunshot at Louisville black militia protest
An accidental shooting at a protest by heavily armed militia injured three people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f39ipB via IFTTT...
Seattle protest: Police and anti-racism demonstrators clash at march
Marches in support of anti-racism protests in Portland, Oregon were held across the US on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Nantes cathedral fire: Church volunteer rearrested over arson
The Rwandan refugee, who worked as a volunteer warden, has admitted arson, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39tU77v ...
North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'
State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBc5rz via IFTTT
Hurricane Hanna batters southern Texas
A disaster declaration is issued for 32 counties, amid warnings of a life-threatening storm surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon
The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading?
Experts say India's government must accept the virus is spreading there through community transmission. from BBC News - World https://...
The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown
Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OV...
Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'
Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32VxK9O via IFTTT
Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves
The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked
Misinformation about coronavirus vaccine trials has been spreading on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32R5kOl via IFTT...
WE charity scandal - A simple guide to the new crisis for Trudeau
How a multimillion-dollar scheme to help students embroiled Trudeau and his family in controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Top 10 tips for diversifying your workplace
How can firms diversify workplaces? Race equality business champion Karen Blackett has some tips. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CC...
Latin American Foto Festival: Culture and coronavirus
Caribbean and Latin American photography features in the third Annual Latin American Foto Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'
After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap. from BBC News - World https...
Saving India's traditional rice varieties
Scientist Debal Deb is fighting to save thousands of India's traditional rice varieties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OTZaof ...
Paris police step up anti-noise patrols
After the birdsong and the silence, the sound of engines and sirens seems all the more invasive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g46...
Sira Sylla: French President tweets support for targeted black MP
Protesters from Generation Identity held racist signs and lit flares outside Sira Sylla's office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Thai gay activists raise Pride flags in Bangkok
The rally in Thailand's capital is the latest in a series of youth-led pro-democracy protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Regis Philbin, iconic US TV host, dies aged 88
The broadcaster became a national figure hosting talk shows with Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus: Spain drives fears of European 'second wave'
Its Catalonia region closes its nightlife as other nations eye increases in new infections warily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women
Thousands of women have protested against the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GnrUs via I...
German crash: Three die as aircraft hits home in Wesel
The two-seater microlight hits the roof of the large house in the city of Wesel, causing a fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/300b...
Paw Patrol: Cartoon not cancelled despite White House comments
White House press Kayleigh McEnany got it wrong when she said the cartoon had been a victim of "cancel culture". from BBC News -...
France drugs: PM Castex to impose on-the-spot fines nationwide
The system will apply nationwide from September, as the new PM cracks down on "every day violence". from BBC News - World https:...
Malaysia arrests Bangladeshi migrant who criticised government on TV
The Bangladeshi man criticised the treatment of undocumented workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
South China Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis
Australia tells the UN the claims have "no legal basis" as it aligns itself more closely with the US. from BBC News - World http...
ICYMI: Fake baby pandas, a spectacular comet and more
The stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYlhtG via IFTTT
Donald Trump acts to cut prescription drug prices in US
The president says his executive orders will overhaul the drug market, but some experts are sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US
A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jEZ...
Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products
A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump
The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OW6EHn vi...
Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too'
Police killed nearly six times as many people as in the US last year, and most of them were black. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades
Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hyb97...
WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name
Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered
The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping
On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home
With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32GveEi...
Hungary's Index journalists walk out over sacking
More than 70 staff resign at top independent site Index, in a row over media freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fXBSKn via IF...
Christopher Columbus statues temporarily removed in Chicago
The temporary move comes after protesters attempted to topple a statue of the Italian explorer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3340c...
Jessica Shuran Yu: 'Dismay' after Singapore skater tells of training abuse
Jessica Shuran Yu said her early training in China was overshadowed by beatings and verbal abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30I...
South Africa escape: Manhunt launched for inmates on the run
The inmates absconded while being transferred to court in Malmesbury, in an escape caught on camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia satellite: Kremlin accuses US and UK of 'distorting' truth
Moscow insists US and UK accusations that Russia has tested anti-satellite weaponry are "distorted". from BBC News - World https...
Genetic impact of colonial-era slave trade revealed in DNA study
The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZXTK21 via...
Goldman Sachs settles 1MDB scandal with Malaysia for $3.9bn
The US bank will make a cash payment to the Malaysian government as part of the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hyz32B via IF...
US lottery jackpot shared after 1992 handshake
Two friends agreed nearly 30 years ago that if one scooped the Powerball lottery they would split it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hagia Sophia: Why is this museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war?
Why is a museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZVQjZB via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk
The ban covers the import of wildlife and wildlife products as well as markets, including online sales. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt
The 28 bodies are thought to be army officers involved in a failed coup against Omar al-Bashir in 1990. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci throws first pitch of US baseball season
The US' leading expert in infectious diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci, opens the US baseball season with a ceremonial throw. from BBC News -...
What will it take to stop India's police brutality?
Two recent cases have once again highlighted the problem of police brutality in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BSErS ...
US consulate: China orders US consulate closure in tit-for-tat move
The move comes days after the US ordered China to close its consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39mIOhD via IFTTT ...
Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers
The former museum will open to worshippers for the first time after being turned back into a mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Behrouz Boochani: Refugee author granted asylum in New Zealand
Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years under Australia's harsh asylum policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit
A man's wish to stop his grandparents being bored leads to unexpected fame and new happiness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hx...
Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics
The Olympics are now one year away - again - but some athletes fear that they won't happen at all. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West
Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZW8UEZ vi...
Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'
Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
Idris Khattak: 'My father was taken and I don't know why'
Unknown men put a bag over Idris Khattak's head and took him from his car on a highway interchange. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?
Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life
If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D39EyW ...
Italian Carabinieri station in Piacenza shut over torture claims
Carabinieri military police are held on suspicion of crimes that have shocked the city of Piacenza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Australian gymnastics: Former athletes speak out on 'abuse' culture
Gymnastics Australia vows "change" after dozens of ex-athletes share stories of mental and physical abuse. from BBC News - World...
Bruno Dey: Former Nazi guard found guilty over mass murder at Stutthof Camp
Bruno Dey, 93, was handed a two-year suspended prison sentence by a court in Hamburg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30FFDgN via IF...
Germany's Ritter Sport wins square chocolate battle against Milka
Swiss chocolate-maker Milka challenged the German bar's right to be the only square bar in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Israel: 'Gay conversion' therapy ban bill passed by MPs
It becomes the first country in the Middle East to take steps to outlaw the controversial practice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
NIgeria's Boko Haram crisis: Aid workers 'killed' in Borno state
President Buhari condemns the killings and vows to bring the gunmen to justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g5azNW via IFTTT
Roman jars found in Spanish seafood shop
Two men are investigated after 13 ancient amphoras are discovered during a routine inspection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E6Lgg...
Hiker stranded for 40 hours in the desert films himself
Robert Ringo fell and broke his leg on a hike and did not have a way to communicate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZR9HXR via IFT...
China-US row: Fugitive researcher 'hiding in San Francisco consulate'
The researcher lied about her military background, the FBI says, amid a row over Chinese consulates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages
The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jzPxcq via IFTTT
Uganda - where security forces may be more deadly than coronavirus
No-one has officially died from Covid-19 in Uganda, but 12 people have allegedly been killed by security officers. from BBC News - World h...
India's diamond-studded response to the virus
Jewelers have been inspired by the pandemic to turn every day masks into something precious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KMIzq ...
China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth
The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Woody Johnson: US ambassador to UK denies making racist comments
Woody Johnson says media reports he made insensitive comments about race and gender are "false". from BBC News - World https://i...
Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties
Activists have accused Western companies of "bolstering and benefiting" from abuses of China's Muslim minority. from BBC New...
China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq
Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CTpCvD ...
Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low
It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CHNkuW via...
Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over rape link
Portuguese police are investigating if a suspect in the case may be linked to a rape three years before. from BBC News - World https://ift...
George Floyd murder suspect Derek Chauvin charged with tax evasion
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with multiple counts of tax evasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30CZX...
Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers
The US violates the human rights of asylum seekers by imprisoning them, a Canadian judge rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30zRz...
Taika Waititi on charity, homeschooling, racism and Star Wars
Thor and Jojo Rabbit filmmaker Taika Waititi tells BBC News what life has been like during lockdown from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Abood Hamam: 'A picture can kill you or save your life'
For years Abood Hamam sent war photos out of Syria anonymously. Now he's using his name, and urging exiles to return. from BBC News - ...
George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing now
For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful from BBC News - World https://if...
Nazi eagle in Uruguay auction 'should go to museum'
A US Holocaust centre warns that a bronze eagle in Uruguay could be bought by white supremacists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQ...
Mexico archaeology: Pre-Hispanic ruins found on mountaintop
Experts think the site, estimated to be 1,500 years old, was dedicated to the god of the underworld. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Middleman critically wounded
Melvin Theuma was due to give evidence in court and police say his wounds were self-inflicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30zSXD...
Chicago violence: Fourteen mourners shot outside funeral home
The shooting comes amid a surge in violence and a threat by President Trump to send in federal agents. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
What to say - and not to say - about Kanye West
Erratic comments and a long-shot bid to become US president have raised questions about his welfare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US orders China to close Houston consulate
Unidentified people were filmed burning paper in the consulate's courtyard after the order was made. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Amazon-owned Whole Foods in Black Lives Matter legal claim
The Amazon-owned supermarket is accused of discriminating against black staff over BLM face masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30...
Andrew Mlangeni: Last Mandela co-accused dies aged 95
The South African president says Mr Mlangeni's death signifies the end of a generational history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery
Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32...
NWSL: Serena Williams & Natalie Portman invest in new LA women's football team
A group including Serena Williams is to fund a new Los Angeles-based women's team set to launch in time for the National Women's Soc...
Sydney police 'asked woman to remove tampon' in strip-search
A review into police conduct during five controversial strip-searches has called for an official apology. from BBC News - World https://if...
Matiullah Jan: Pakistan anger as video shows reporter's abduction
Matiullah Jan, a prominent journalist, was missing for hours, but is now back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fRo7fY via IFTT...
Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme
Major carriers in the US and Europe want a coordinated programme to get passengers flying again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlS...
Britney Spears: What exactly is the #FreeBritney campaign?
The superstar's conservatorship and the social media movement - explained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E2brVv via IFTTT
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong: ‘A few cars are following me’
Joshua Wong believes he is now being followed, after the new security law was passed by China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WGTxh...
QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory
The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - World https...
Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship'
Activists and journalists are being rounded up and jailed in Belarus ahead of next month’s elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Trump pivots: 'I'm getting used to the mask'
The president urged Americans to wear a face covering, having previously disparaged them as unsanitary. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: How the outbreak has hit tourism in Africa
Africa's tourism sector is battling to survive as coronavirus keeps away holidaymakers from abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus in India: 'PM Modi, please make men share housework!'
After India's lockdown revealed some hard truths about housework, one woman set out to fix the gender gap. from BBC News - World https...
Singapore election: Does the political shake-up change anything?
It's only ever been run by one party, but another is coming close to challenging its dominance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
How deep are Britain and China's economic ties?
The two countries' growing relationship includes nuclear power projects, foreign students and trade. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Moon bears: Korean campaigners call for farm closures
Animal rights campaigners are calling for the closure of hundreds of moon bear farms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONdYFc via IF...
Portland protests: Fresh violence as demonstrators clash with federal officers
US federal officers fire tear gas as demonstrators throw projectiles outside the city's courthouse. from BBC News - World https://ift....
France domestic violence: Senate to vote on bill lifting patient confidentiality
It introduces an exception to medical confidentiality if a victim is deemed in "immediate danger". from BBC News - World https:/...
Panama murder: Suspect charged after seven youths were killed
The victims were shot dead during a swimming trip while six other youths escaped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OLoZqM via IFTTT ...
Greta Thunberg to donate one-million-euro humanitarian prize
Campaigner Greta Thunberg says she will donate the money to projects that tackle the climate crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
India coronavirus: Nearly one in four in Delhi had Covid-19, study says
Confirmed cases are under 1% of the population, suggesting much more widespread infection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZMwiop v...
Ukraine gunman holds 20 hostages on bus
Police are negotiating with the man in the western city of Lutsk, officials have said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CotEfO via I...
Omar al-Bashir: Sudan's ex-president on trial for 1989 coup
He is accused of overthrowing a democratically-elected government to assume power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bimzg9 via IFTTT...
Churchill's legacy leaves Indians questioning his hero status
Yogita Limaye explores how Indians are questioning more about the dark chapters of colonial history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Russia report: UK 'top target' for Russia
The Intelligence and Security Committee said the UK's close relationship with the US made it a priority. from BBC News - World https:/...
Dua Lipa sparks controversy with 'Greater Albania' map tweet
Some accuse the singer of stoking Albanian nationalism, while others say she is defending people's rights. from BBC News - World https...
Woman takes selfie as wild bear sniffs her hair
This brown bear definitely was not social distancing as he pawed at an incredibly calm park visitor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Dreamworld accident: Operator charged over Australian theme park deaths
Four people were crushed to death on a water ride at the Australian theme park in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Blbfjm via ...
Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff
The low cost carrier is the latest airline to make cuts as coronavirus-related restrictions hit demand. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit
Talks ran into a fourth night, as nations worst hit by the virus clashed with those worried about costs. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Michigan judge refuses to free girl in missed homework case
The decision to send the 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention has sparked protests in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OJZo...
China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference'
The Chinese ambassador in London says the UK has "blatantly interfered" in China's internal affairs. from BBC News - World h...
St Louis couple charged for pointing guns at protesters
Mark and Patricia McCloskey are charged with unlawful use of a weapon over the incident in St Louis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Halle shooting: Trial begins for Germany synagogue attack suspect
The 28-year-old suspect is accused of killing two people and attacking a synagogue in Halle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30sUhbe ...
By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home
With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32GveEi...
Coronavirus: Why are Americans so angry about masks?
How face coverings meant to curb virus spread became grounds for political battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WExW9r via IFTTT...
Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping
On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash
Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OISRUx via IFTTT
'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine'
Two young Nigerian couples on why they don't regret doing things their own way and breaking with tradition. from BBC News - World http...
Hopewell Chin'ono: Whistle-blowing Zimbabwean journalist arrested
Hopewell Chin'ono recently exposed alleged high-level corruption in the Zimbabwean government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h...
UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong
The foreign secretary says China's national security law is a "serious violation" of international obligations. from BBC New...
Sergei Furgal protests: Putin picks new governor after murder allegation
Governor Sergei Furgal of Khabarovsk has been replaced, after his arrest sparked mass demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial shows promise
But more trials needed to prove this is enough to stop people being infected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DVgmHO via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Masks mandatory in France amid fresh outbreaks
Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces amid hundreds of active clusters of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Japanese athletes suffered abuse, says Human Rights Watch report
Young athletes in Japan have suffered physical, verbal and sexual abuse during training, a report by Human Rights Watch says. from BBC New...
Missing Kansas dog makes 50-mile trip to old home in Missouri
Cleo, a four-year-old labrador, walks from Kansas to Missouri, leaving her owner "speechless". from BBC News - World https://ift...
Amber Heard: Johnny Depp hit me during row before we were married
US actress Amber Heard takes the witness stand in ex-husband Johnny Depp's libel case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eOcvci v...
Dramatic footage shows house collapsing into flood waters
Monsoon rains caused flooding in several areas of India's capital Delhi on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OIvTgu via I...
TikTok: 'We don't give user data to China'
A senior company official tells the BBC the video-sharing app is not "under the thumb" of China. from BBC News - World https://i...
Gunman attacks family of US federal judge Esther Salas
An attacker dressed as a FedEx driver is sought after the shooting at the home of judge Esther Salas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hong Kong: UK set to suspend extradition treaty with Chinese territory
It comes amid rising tensions between London and Beijing over a controversial national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why some Kenyans still deny coronavirus exists
Kenya has had more than 11,000 cases of Covid-19 and 200 deaths, yet many don't take it seriously. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day
EU leaders are still struggling to reach a deal on a recovery fund, with deep differences remaining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns
The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019. from BBC News - World https:...
New Zealand: New volcano alert system 'could have warned of White Island eruption'
They say their system could have given 16 hours warning of the deadly White Island eruption of 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency
Fans have questioned whether the rapper's last-minute bid for the presidency is genuine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32A1iKb ...
Coronavirus: Social distancing for the visually impaired in Italy
A photo series highlights the challenges faced by those with visual impairment in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BdSX3o via...
Coronavirus: Lessons from 2008 for the class of 2020
Advice for people leaving education on how to handle employment prospects in the wake of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
The Mongolian Rooney, the thief, and the fightback
A fake agent stole $6,000 from a teenager with ambitions to become a footballer - then he fought back. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'I was standing at the wrong end of a machine gun'
Sir Jack Petchey built a huge property empire and his own charity, but it was not all plain sailing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate
Police and prosecutors rule out racism, but activists ask if hate crimes are being properly investigated. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak?
India has emerged as a hotspot, but new cases in neighbouring countries appear to be on the decline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Gaza's disturbing rise in suicides
The sudden death of a 25-year-old activist has brought suicide into the spotlight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OBbqdo via IFTTT...
UK accuses China of 'gross' human rights abuses against Uighurs
Chinese officials reject what Dominic Raab says are "deeply troubling" reports of forced sterilisation. from BBC News - World ht...
Portland protests: Mayor demands federal troops leave city
Mayor Ted Wheeler accuses troops of "sharply escalating" protest-related violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BcNmu8 ...
UAE ready for historic first mission to Mars
The United Arab Emirates is counting down to the launch of its Hope probe to the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j37EHs ...
Italian police find cocaine hidden inside coffee beans
The package from Colombia was intercepted by Italian police at Milan Malpensa Airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hb7lbS via I...
LeBron James rookie card sells for record $1.8m
A rare LeBron James trading card sells for a record $1.8m at auction - nearly doubling the previous record. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus: Zimbabwe arrests 100,000 for 'violations' of measures
Police say people violated the measures but critics say the government is targeting the opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park
Eight one-horned rhinos have been killed after rains left 85% of the Kaziranga park under water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30vl...
Iran halts execution of three protesters after online campaign
It comes after a hashtag against their execution was used millions of times online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WConYC via IFTT...
Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports biggest one-day rise in cases
The territory will bring back strict lockdown measures, after more than 100 new infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WzMasu ...
China's ambassador challenged on treatment of Uighurs
China's ambassador to the UK is confronted with drone footage that appears to show Uighurs being blindfolded and led to trains. from B...
Nantes cathedral volunteer detained after fire
The Rwandan refugee was responsible for closing up the cathedral the day before the fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ChYN4w vi...
John Lewis: 'He was fighting for justice when it wasn't cool'
Atlanta residents pay tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fUgbdO via IFTTT
China floods: Huai river alert level raised amid heavy rains
Heavy rains have swept across China for weeks, from the southwest to the east coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jtiXcu via IFT...
Coronavirus: EU leaders start third day of recovery talks
As global cases rise by record numbers, EU leaders struggle to reach a deal on a recovery package. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
Portland protests: Oregon state files lawsuit against federal US government
The state attorney general accuses the federal government of violating citizens' rights in protests. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: WHO reports record single-day global increase in cases
The number of new cases has surpassed 250,000 in a day, the World Health Organization says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cu4ZpQ ...
Coronavirus: The slow death of the American all-you-can-eat buffet
Buffets, beloved by many Americans, are rapidly changing their business model to adapt to the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves'
Colonial slave-traders are seeing their legacies reassessed, but what about the Africans who profited? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus face masks: Why men are less likely to wear masks
Covid-19 kills more men than women, so why are they shunning protective masks the most? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WAY5Gf via ...
Spain's monarchy shaken by Juan Carlos's hidden Swiss fortune
King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 but is once again in the spotlight over his financial dealings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O...
'I was found as a baby wrapped in my mum's coat – but who am I?'
For 70 years Tony May knew nothing about where he came from, except that he'd been left on the bank of the Thames. from BBC News - Wor...
Coronavirus: Are mutations making it more infectious?
While there have been thousands of changes to the virus only one is seen as possibly altering its behaviour. from BBC News - World https:/...
Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah: Kuwaiti emir hospitalised for medical checks
The crown prince will 'temporarily' take over some of Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah's duties. from BBC News - World https://i...
Nantes cathedral fire rescue in pictures
Stained glass windows and the grand organ were damaged by the fire in the 15th Century building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaZ...
Coronavirus spike continues amid new Catalonia restrictions
The region has the worst of Spain's 150 new clusters, prompting France to consider border closures. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations
Russia's representative in the UK also dismisses suggestions of interference in British politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
China coronavirus: 'Wartime state' declared for Urumqi in Xinjiang
Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, has a small number of infections but strict counter-measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hbiyc...
John Lewis: Former presidents join tributes to civil rights icon
Former US presidents have paid tribute after the civil rights icon died of cancer, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jkPG3p ...
Why I fell in love with Irish dancing
Morgan Bullock was accused of "cultural appropriation" after a video of her Irish dancing went viral. from BBC News - World http...
Iran sends black box of Ukrainian plane to France
Iran says the plane, which had 176 people on board, was mistaken for a cruise missile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eKsKam via I...
Amazon soya and beef exports 'linked to deforestation'
UK consumers may unwittingly be buying meat linked to the destruction of the Amazon, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ww...
Sergei Furgal: Fresh protests in Khabarovsk over governor's arrest
Demonstrators say they are taking to the streets "because our governor was stolen from us". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems
The firm says it is "embarrassed and sorry" for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam. from BBC News - World https:...
Nantes: Fire breaks out at Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral
More than 60 firefighters are attending the scene after flames were seen billowing from the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Coronavirus: Inside Germany's largest airport during the pandemic
The BBC takes a look at how Frankfurt is managing to record only 5-6 new coronavirus cases a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZG...
TikTok to exit Hong Kong market ‘within days’
The move by the short-form video app comes after China imposed its new security law on the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Qf...
Coronavirus: Japan's household spending slumps at record rate
Consumers spent 16.2% less in May compared to a year earlier as lockdown measures kept them at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff: Melania Trump's former aide to publish book
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff has claimed she was "thrown under the bus" by the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z...
Hong Kong: Facebook, Google and Twitter among firms 'pausing' police help
Twitter and Telegram also put a halt to processing data requests, but Apple has not commented. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iB20M...
Coronavirus: Spanish study casts doubt on herd immunity
A Lancet study estimates that around just 5% of the Spanish population has developed antibodies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iC0...
Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online
There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iC4...
Coronavirus: Disease detectives track an invisible culprit
They're working frantically to stop the pandemic spreading. And sometimes that means some awkward conversations. from BBC News - World...
Coronavirus: China's workers and graduates fear for their future
As Beijing focuses on state-owned companies, workers at smaller firms are being hit hard by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: How fast is it spreading in Africa?
There are fears that the number of cases is growing rapidly, so what are the key trends? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VSB8Ow via...
'Horrible' offices look to tempt back workers
Landlords are hoping cleaner, more convenient and more intelligent offices will tempt back workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world
His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iG1qgS ...
Iran blasts: What is behind mysterious 'attacks' at key sites?
Fires and blasts have hit sensitive sites in Iran, but is it accidental or sabotage? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C6mQTx via IFT...
What is bubonic plague?
Authorities in China have stepped up precautions after a reports of a suspected case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NZYcq9 via IF...
Xu Zhangrun: Outspoken professor detained in China
Professor Xu Zhangrun was taken from his home by authorities, friends tell the media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dWQ704 via IF...
Huawei: UK government weighs up UK ban of Chinese firm's products
The National Cyber Security Centre has presented its report into the Chinese firm to government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gnM...
Coronavirus: Louvre reopens in Paris for first time since March
Masks are compulsory and visitor numbers are restricted at the world's most visited museum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38zzX...
Ennio Morricone: Oscar-winning composer dies aged 91
The Italian composer who wrote famous scores for Spaghetti Westerns has died in Rome aged 91. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VOeYNg...
Suspected drug plane bursts into flames in Mexico after highway landing
The small jet is engulfed by fire and thick black smoke after the landing in southern Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BGC6GJ...
Ennio Morricone: Oscar-winning Italian film composer dies aged 91
The prolific composer's credits included the "spaghetti" Westerns that made Clint Eastwood a star. from BBC News - World htt...
South Korea rejects US extradition request over child abuse website
A Seoul court says the man behind a massive child sexual abuse website could help future investigations. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Fujitsu announces permanent work-from-home plan
The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu. from BBC News - World https://ift...
China bubonic plague: Inner Mongolia takes precautions after case
A rural herdsman tested positive for the infection, which can be treated with antibiotics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38wo86i v...
Exotic frog found among bananas at Llanelli supermarket
It is thought "Asda" the frog arrived from Colombia, the UK's biggest supplier of bananas. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: Australia to close Victoria-New South Wales border
The first closure of the border since the pandemic began follows a sharp rise in cases in Melbourne. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Brain-eating amoeba: Warning issued in Florida after rare infection case
Since 1962, Florida has reported only 37 cases of the deadly pathogen, which attacks brain tissue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B...
Viewpoint: What Donald Trump gets wrong about Somalia
Somalia has become caught up in the US election campaign thanks to Donald Trump, writes Ismail Einashe. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: How 'three musketeers' helped Georgia fight virus
Georgia has recorded fewer than 1,000 infections and only 15 deaths among its 3.7 million people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iu...
Coronavirus: FDA chief refuses to back Trump's vaccine prediction
Unlike President Trump, Dr Stephen Hahn says he "can't predict" when a Covid-19 vaccine will arrive. from BBC News - World h...
Italy migrant crisis: 180 migrants allowed off rescue ship
After days of stand-off the passengers, who include children, will be taken into quarantine in Sicily. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Body positivity movement: 'Why is my body not important'?
The body positivity movement has taken over social media and forced the diet industry to reinvent itself, but not all feel included. from ...
Black Lives Matter in rural England
Khady Gueye received threats for trying to support Black Lives Matter in rural Gloucestershire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D7rD...
Black Lives Matter: Can viral videos stop police brutality?
Do viral videos like the one captured of George Floyd's death actually reduce police abuse? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZFXq...
Coronavirus in Singapore: Election campaigning without the handshakes
Wooing the public typically involves lots of physical interaction, but this vote's a little different. from BBC News - World https://i...
Working from home: 'I'm a bit brainier than he thought I was'
What we've learned from watching our other halves work from home during the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Iran nuclear: Natanz fire caused 'significant' damage
Iranian officials say cyber sabotage may be behind the blaze, which damaged a key nuclear facility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Gettysburg 'flag-burning hoax' sees armed far-right groups assemble
A fake call served to mobilise far-right militias to descend on the Gettysburg battleground site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BF...
Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Madrid: Sergio Ramos sends Real closer to title
Sergio Ramos scores the only goal again as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to go seven points clear at the top of La Liga. from BBC News ...
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre on Maxwell arrest
Jeffrey Epstein accuser says "Prince Andrew should be panicking" after Ghislaine Maxwell arrest. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Spain imposes local lockdown in Galicia
Galicia reinstates curbs on a coastal area, a day after Catalonia imposed a similar local lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: Records broken at socially distanced hot dog contest
Safety measures did not put off the champions, who ate 75 and 48.5 hot dogs respectively in 10 minutes. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Hong Kong security law: Pro-democracy books pulled from libraries
Prominent activist Joshua Wong says the measure is "one step away from actual book banning". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Underwater cave in Mexico reveals ancient Mayan secrets
Divers on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula find evidence of a mining operation started 12,000 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tiger kills Zurich zookeeper in front of visitors and staff
The 55-year-old woman was attacked in a Siberian tiger enclosure at a zoo in the Swiss city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VI4xuL ...
Hachalu Hundessa: Ethiopia singer's death unrest killed 166
Protests over the killing of Hachalu Hundessa spread from Oromia, where he was seen as a hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38s3X9...
Coronavirus funerals: Sri Lanka's Muslims decry forced cremation
Sri Lankan authorities insist on cremation for coronavirus victims. Some Muslims says its discrimination. from BBC News - World https://if...
Katsina: The motorcycle bandits terrorising northern Nigeria
Insecurity has worsened in the north-west as kidnapping for ransom becomes a lucrative trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gsEv6w...
ICYMI: A rare rhino and rare 'steaks'
Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38qDeds via IFTTT
Kanye West again says he will run for president
The US rapper claims that he has entered the 2020 race but it is unclear if he has actually registered. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Vogue Portugal defends controversial mental health cover
The magazine says it was trying to raise awareness after it was accused of using dystopian imagery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Coronavirus: Mexico's death toll passes 30,000
The country now has the world's fifth-highest number of Covid-19 deaths, more than France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZAFhI...
Dominican Republic votes in election postponed over virus
One of the top candidates for the presidency has recovered from Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ixSZnp via IFTTT
Ukraine's Zelensky accused by ex-leader of hosting Russian 'fifth column'
Ex-president Poroshenko sees Russian influence at work in the new administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f0x4TV via IFTTT ...
'I left her as a baby - 16 years later she saved my life'
When Matjames Metson hit rock bottom after Hurricane Katrina, it was the daughter he hadn't seen for 16 years who turned his life around...
Coronavirus: Why Singapore turned to wearable contact-tracing tech
The TraceTogether Token is designed to make an app more effective, but worries privacy campaigners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'Email from dad after his death made my birthday’
How one father's email after his death has led people to share their stories of grief and loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
The Grand Old Man of India who became Britain's first Asian MP
Indian-born Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Asian to sit in the House of Commons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BHcZ6u via IFTTT
Australia shark attack: Man killed spearfishing near Fraser Island
The 36-year-old was bitten on the leg in waters near Queensland's popular Fraser Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NYBFda ...
Donald Trump orders creation of national heroes garden
Angry at the toppling of statues, President Trump wants US heroes honoured in a new national garden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Japan floods: Heavy rain in Kumamoto prefecture destroys houses
At least 14 people are feared dead after heavy rain in Kumamoto prefecture caused severe flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
Seattle protest: Two women seriously injured by car
The women are seriously injured as the vehicle careers into protesters on a closed highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gnLdLd ...
Coronavirus Spain: Catalonia locks down area of 210,000 people
The Spanish region re-imposes restrictions on an area west of Barcelona after a surge in infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica reopens to key workers
Access to the structure is initially given only to those who helped fight coronavirus in the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Lionel Messi: Why Barcelona captain is becoming increasingly fed up at the Nou Camp
Lionel Messi is disillusioned with many aspects of life at Barcelona at the moment - and it throws his future at the Nou Camp into doubt. ...
Mount Rushmore: Trump denounces 'angry mobs' tearing down statues
In a speech at Mount Rushmore, President Trump said the monument "will never be desecrated". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Japan flooding: Fears for nursing home amid torrential rain
Fourteen are believed dead at the home on Kyushu, as the PM deploys 10,000 troops to help rescuers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Coronavirus Australia: Melbourne locks down tower blocks as cases rise
Nine housing estate blocks in the Australian city are locked down amid a “new phase of the pandemic”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Cleveland Indians to review team name in light of protests against racial injustice
Baseball team the Cleveland Indians are to review their name in order to "embrace their responsibility to advance social justice and eq...
Elijah McClain: Denver officers fired for pictures mocking man's death
Three officers are sacked in Denver, Colorado after they shared photos re-enacting a chokehold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BFko...
Lin Dan: China's two-time Olympic champion retires from badminton
China's two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan, widely seen as one of badminton's greatest ever players, retires. from BBC News - World...
Nagaland dog meat: Animal rights groups hail ban as 'major turning point'
Animal rights groups say a ban on the sale of dog meat in Nagaland is a milestone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZzDfb4 via IFTTT...
Coronavirus: UK government's quarantine-free list 'absurd'
Portuguese leaders say the country's exclusion from a list drawn up by the UK government is "absurd". from BBC News - World ...
Hachalu Hundessa: 'My friend the hero who was gunned down'
The BBC's Amensisa Ifa was close to Ethiopian protest singer Hachalu Hundessa, who was shot dead on Monday. from BBC News - World http...
Mount Rushmore: Trump to host 4 July event despite virus concerns
The president promises a tremendous 3 July, but critics fear the event is risky as virus cases rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
'Fourth of July isn't for people who look like me'
What does the Fourth of July mean to black Americans? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gtzjzd via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Yo! Sushi adapts conveyor belt system
As Yo! Sushi prepares to reopen some restaurants in England, it has had to adapt its conveyor belt system. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Japan's mysteriously low virus death rate
Japan had no lockdown, it has an elderly population - so why haven't more people died from Covid-19? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Coronavirus: What makes a gathering a ‘superspreader’ event?
How can a two-hour choir practice lead to 53 Covid-19 infections? We ask an expert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ax1ezc via IFTT...
Coronavirus: Waiting for tourists on Spain's Costa del Sol
Resorts on Spain's southern coast are hoping for tourists to save their summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VL9Md8 via IFTT...
Coronavirus: Face mask exemption cards and other US claims fact-checked
As the debate over wearing face masks intensifies, fake exemption cards have gone on sale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iuSTx6 v...
Hong Kong: Divisions over whether to stay after new security law imposed
Two young men who have British National passports say they're debating their future in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Rideau Hall: Canada Armed Forces member faces 'multiple charges'
Justin Trudeau lives on the estate but was not home when an armed forces member entered the gates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e...
White couple charged for threatening black family
Footage of the incident in Orion Township near Detroit has been viewed millions of times. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VIXmCw vi...
Supermarkets snub coconut goods picked by monkeys
Monkeys are treated like "picking machines" to harvest 1,000 coconuts a day, an animal rights group says. from BBC News - World ...
Taxi driver sets himself on fire 'over bribe'
The motorcycle taxi rider's bike had been seized for carrying passengers against coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https...
Coronavirus-denying Father Sergiy expelled by Russian Church
Father Sergiy is refusing to leave a convent near Yekaterinburg after seizing it with armed guards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Turkey fireworks: Dozens hurt as blast traps workers
Explosions in north-west Turkey trap more than 150 people, leaving many wounded, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dXUj...
Sikh pilgrims in deadly Pakistan train crash
At least 19 die as an express train hits a van carrying the pilgrims near the city of Lahore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BpQseE...
Redskins sponsor, FedEx, urges team to rebrand
FedEx has told the Washington DC-based American football team to change its controversial name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C3L1...
French PM Edouard Philippe resigns as Macron plans new team
Edouard Philippe headed President Emmanuel Macron's government for three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BYF5Kz via IFTT...
Zheng Yanxiong: China appoints hard-line Hong Kong security chief
Zheng Yanxiong is best known for a crackdown on protesters over a land dispute in 2011. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BqCM33 via ...
Khashoggi murder: Turkish absentia trial of 20 Saudis opens
Two ex-aides of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are among 20 on trial in absentia for the killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Vanessa Guillen: Woman charged over missing soldier 'killed with hammer'
Cecily Aguilar is accused of helping to dismember and bury the body of a missing Fort Hood soldier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan dies
Saroj Khan choreographed many hit numbers with stars like Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38v9CvG via IFT...
George Floyd: Twitter drops 'master', 'slave' and 'blacklist'
The social media platform along with JPMorgan are the latest firms to address their internal language. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Rideau Hall: Canadian Armed Forces member arrested after breaching PM's estate
Justin Trudeau was not home when a member of Canada's armed forces drove into Rideau Hall's gates. from BBC News - World https://i...
Carlos Ghosn: Japan ask US to extradite ex-Green Beret and son over Japan escape
The ex-soldier and his son are held in the US for allegedly helping the ex-Nissan boss flee Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V...
Fourth of July: Why this Independence Day will be unlike any other
With the usual parades and events on hold, it's set to be a unique year for US Independence Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Outrage as Indian judge calls alleged rape victim 'unbecoming'
Judge says behaviour of alleged victim was "not the way our women react when they are ravished". from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus in South Africa: Deciding who lives and dies in a Cape Town township
Without enough supplies of oxygen or staff, health workers in South Africa are making some difficult decisions. from BBC News - World http...
Sky is the limit for Pakistan's metal artist
He trained in electrical engineering, but Nasim Yousufzai's life is about metal sculptures and creations. from BBC News - World https:...
Finding the 'invisible' millions who are not on maps
How open map data is filling in the world's missing maps and helping trace the spread of disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Zuckerberg hits back at Facebook boycott
An advertising boycott wants Facebook to do more about hate speech and misinformation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Apd4ey via I...
Jeffrey Epstein ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell arrested by FBI
FBI arrests British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, an ex-girlfriend of late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https...
US firms create record 4.8 million jobs in June
The reopening of businesses has spurred job growth but a rise in Covid-19 cases may hamper recovery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
France to rename streets after African WW2 heroes
Mayors are urged to honour African soldiers in streets and squares who fought for France . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VGNkSe v...
Hundreds arrested as crime comms system cracked
Police forces across Europe collaborated on the UK's "most significant" law enforcement operation. from BBC News - World htt...
Choi Suk-hyeon: South Korean triathlete kills herself 'after abuse'
The young triathlete took her own life after lodging complaints over alleged abuse from coaching staff. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Amazon fires at 13-year high in June
This early peak indicates a potentially devastating dry season ahead - perhaps even worse than 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Khayelitsha: Cape Town police suspended for evicting naked man in South Africa
Their actions in a township were branded degrading and inhumane by South Africa's housing minister. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Hachalu Hundessa: Mob violence in Ethiopia as protest singer buried
Popular Oromo musician Hachalu Hundessa is being buried as unrest over his death spreads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YRzjmV vi...
Venezuela gold: UK High Court rules against Nicolás Maduro
High Court ruling means President Maduro will not gain access to gold stored at the Bank of England. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Libya crisis: France suspends Nato mission role amid Turkey row
Paris says Turkey targeted a French frigate in the Mediterranean - a claim Ankara strongly denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
'Why is Trump calling Black Lives Matter a symbol of hate?'
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany defends Trump's comments on the Black Lives Matter movement. from BBC News - World https:...
'My sister is a human being, and I want justice'
The family of missing US soldier Vanessa Guillen demand answers as a suspect takes his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38k5...
Myanmar jade mine landslide kills dozens
Heavy rain triggers a wave of mud, engulfing workers at the site in Kachin state, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3imG...
Xinjiang: US seizes 'forced labour' Chinese hair imports
The products came from Xinjiang - where a million Muslims have been detained for "re-education". from BBC News - World https://i...
Hong Kong: US passes sanctions as world condemns new law
The US House Speaker said the law was a "brutal, sweeping crackdown" against Hong Kong's people. from BBC News - World https...
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