Algeria referendum: A vote 'to end years of deviousness'
The referendum is to cement democratic reforms but some activists say real change is not being made. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Two dead and five wounded in Quebec stabbing, police say
Police confirm at least two people have died and say they have arrested a man in his mid 20s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/322Ue7I...
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'
The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HLV8...
How the controversial Nile dam might fix Sudan's floods
Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o...
India couple bullied for intimate wedding photoshoot
Indian couple trolled for intimate post-wedding photoshoot refuses to give in to bullies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mFd24H vi...
'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'
How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJaVR8 via IF...
The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars
The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https:/...
Belarus protests: The turtle 'anthem' protesters sing in Belarus
How music has featured prominently in the protests calling for President Lukashenko to step down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jL...
US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states
Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US election: The big issue that could hurt Trump
Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: 'It just makes me feel like a nobody'
Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/320s...
US election: 'All Republicans should marry Democrats'
Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage. from BBC News - World https://if...
US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign
For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90
He was the first to bring the role to the big screen and appeared in seven of the spy thrillers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3efs...
Coronavirus: Hungary and Poland see record cases
Hungary and Poland are the latest countries to see record cases, as Europe grapples with a second wave. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The hours that led to Huawei boss Meng Wanzhou's arrest
More details emerge as a legal battle over the extradition of Meng Wanzhou continues in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jMda...
Obituary: Sir Sean Connery
Sir Sean Connery left school at 13 and delivered milk, polished coffins and laid bricks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34JPVzN via...
Rare 'blue moon' to enchant Halloween stargazers
A full moon at Halloween is a rare event but this year it is a blue moon which is even more unusual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tanzania elections: Main opposition parties demand fresh vote
Opposition calls for mass protests after denouncing last week's presidential election as fraudulent. from BBC News - World https://ift...
US footballer Rapinoe announces engagement
Two-time US World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird have announced their engagement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Indian doctor duped into buying 'Aladdin's lamp' for $41,500
The alleged con artists said the lamp would make him rich, and pretended to conjure spirits from the lamp. from BBC News - World https://i...
Turkey-Greece quake: Search for survivors under rubble
Rescue workers hunt through collapsed buildings in the city of Izmir after Friday's deadly quake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ivory Coast elections: Voters go to the polls amid opposition boycott
President Alassane Ouattara is running for a third term which his opponents say is illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HQgzOF ...
How social media is preparing for US election chaos
Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJG4Qj via IFTTT
Far from home, Rohingya refugees face a new peril on a remote island
Bangladesh has begun relocating hundreds of refugees to a small remote island, against their will. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H...
US election 2020: The Asians who are rooting for Trump to win
Some people in Asia see Donald Trump as their man to stand up to China - and nervously hope he'll be re-elected. from BBC News - World...
The Kashmir journalists 'harassed' and 'questioned' for doing their job
The BBC speaks to journalists in the region who say doing their job has become increasingly difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The 400,000 seafarers who can't go home
Unions say Covid has in effect trapped thousands of seafarers on ships - waiting to go home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jH4s3A ...
Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?
The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US election 2020: Trump is in the fight of his political life
In the throes of an epoch-defining election, those looking for a healing process will be disappointed. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
US election 2020: Fact-checking Trump and Biden's final week
The presidential campaigns are coming to an end. We've fact-checked the candidates' latest claims. from BBC News - World https://i...
Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay
Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Covid: Belgium announces return to national lockdown
Non-essential shops will close until mid-December to help curb the highest infection rate in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US election: What Latino first-time voters want
Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/364Khbd via IFTTT
Berlin airport opens... 10 years late
Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget. from BBC News - World https:...
Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'
Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Borat's Sacha Baron Cohen 'donates $100,000 to Jeanise Jones' church'
Sacha Baron Cohen reportedly donates to the church attended by one of Borat 2's unwitting stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
New York sinkhole: Man's horror over fall into rat-infested chasm
The ordeal in the Bronx left the man "afraid of rats going inside his mouth", his brother says. from BBC News - World https://if...
Nice attack: 'Such friendly faces' - city in shock after murders
Colleagues and neighbours pay tribute to the three victims of Thursday's attack at Notre-Dame basilica. from BBC News - World https://...
Covid: France returns to lockdown amid new surge
The new national lockdown aims to tackle a sharp rise in infections and ease pressure on hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Kanye West gives Kim Kardashian birthday hologram of dead father
Kim Kardashian calls the message from beyond the grave "the most thoughtful" 40th birthday gift. from BBC News - World https://i...
France attack: Nice in mourning after deadly church stabbings
Security across France tightens after a suspected Islamist militant stabs three people to death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35KO...
Trump v Biden: A tale of two rallies
Donald Trump and Joe Biden slug it out in Florida, with very different campaign styles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oIl9iH via ...
Taiwan's military includes same-sex couples in wedding for first time
The Taiwanese military says their inclusion shows its "enlightened" and "progressive" attitude. from BBC News - World ...
Bushfire inquiry says Australia must prepare for 'alarming outlook'
A long-awaited report into Australia's bushfires warns of an "alarming" outlook in future decades. from BBC News - World htt...
New Zealand euthanasia: Assisted dying to be legal for terminally ill people
Early referendum results show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Australian on Qatar flight where women ‘invasively examined' left 'terrified'
A woman on the same flight as "invasively examined" female passengers feared a "hostage situation". from BBC News - Wo...
Africa's week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35HpDgW via IFTTT
Why the humble text message is still a campaign weapon
Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37SvCS...
Indian brands reckon with a new challenge: hate
It's an unusual moment for India's corporate culture, which has shied away from political activism. from BBC News - World https://...
Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell
A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7nkrg ...
Quiz of the week: Which Borat slogan did Kazakhstan embrace?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida
Mr Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Covid-19: Record traffic out of Paris as second French lockdown begins
Traffic stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Walmart pulls guns from display over 'civil unrest' concerns
Walmart has removed gun and ammunition displays from its stores citing concerns of "civil unrest". from BBC News - World https:/...
Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties. from BBC News - World https://...
Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh
Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives. from BBC News - World ...
United Airlines to trial airport Covid testing
The airline's boss Scott Kirby tells the BBC passenger testing is "key to reopening the world economy". from BBC News - Worl...
'We asked Trump to stop playing YMCA' - Village People singer Victor Willis
Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies. from BBC News -...
Typhoon Molave: Landslides kill at least 19 after heavy rain in Vietnam
Dozens are still missing after Typhoon Molave struck central Vietnam, lashing it with wind and rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tanzania elections: Opposition leader Tundu Lissu 'won't accept poll results'
Presidential candidate Tundu Lissu says the election was "marred by irregularities at all stages". from BBC News - World https:/...
At least three people have been killed in a knife attack in Nice
Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said there had been a "terrorist attack at the heart of the Notre-Dame basilica". from BBC News - W...
LVMH and Tiffany kiss and make up over takeover dispute
The French luxury brand will pay less to buy the US jeweller, ending a bitter dispute over the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Deadly stabbing attack in Nice - French media
The mayor of Nice says it points to a terrorist incident and one person has been arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jIaTmN v...
Light pollution: wasted energy seen from space
Entire city dims its streetlights, enabling scientists to measure light pollution from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3edhYe7...
Old men, chocolate and Ivory Coast's bitter election
The president's U-turn over a third-term bid has opened up wounds in a country with a history of civil wars. from BBC News - World htt...
Muttiah Muralitharan on the 'challenge' of his disputed biopic
A planned biopic of Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has drawn protests but he insists it will air. from BBC News - World https://ift...
"The bravest person I have ever met," Farage praises Trump at Arizona rally
"This is the single most resilient and bravest person I have ever met in my life," the Brexit Party founder says of the US preside...
Covid: Lockdowns return as Europe confronts second wave
Two of the continent's biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://if...
Coronavirus: Remote Marshall Islands records first cases
The Marshall Islands was one of the few places free of Covid-19 until two US arrivals tested positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Tony Chung: Hong Kong activist detained near US embassy charged
Tony Chung was detained as he reportedly planned to claim asylum at the US consulate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HAmSpS via IF...
Adriana Rivas: Pinochet-era kidnap suspect 'eligible for extradition'
Chilean woman Adriana Rivas was allegedly involved in seven kidnappings before moving to Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insult
The US president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges no "false promises". from BBC News - Wo...
US election: 'Our kids died in the Parkland shooting, but we disagree on guns'
The parents of two Parkland victims share different views on the issue of gun violence in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HJ...
Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns
A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
US election 2020: What to look out for on election night
Americans will pick their next president on 3 November. Here's what to look for as results roll in. from BBC News - World https://ift....
'Anonymous' Trump administration critic identifies himself
Miles Taylor, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, wrote the excoriating op-ed in 2018. from BBC News - World https:/...
Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death
Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators
Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law, in front of senators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35G2L...
US Election 2020: Will America's race issue decide the next president?
The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'
Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC N...
End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'
Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw. from BBC News - World https:...
Coronavirus: Germany and France to decide on new lockdowns
While Germany is planning a "lockdown light", France is deciding new measures too. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TwnJKl ...
Coronavirus: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa self-quarantines
A guest at a dinner the president attended later tested positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35IrB0u via IFTTT ...
Poland abortion ruling sparks 'women's strike'
Anger over a court's near-total ban continues as the ruling party says there is no turning back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
John Bolton clashes with Emily Maitlis on Newsnight
Emily Maitlis clashes with John Bolton over his failure to testify at President Trump's impeachment trial. from BBC News - World https...
Melbourne cheers end of Australia's strictest lockdown
After months of restrictions, Melbourne's bars, restaurants and shops are finally open again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31P...
Turkey vows legal action over Erdogan cartoon
The cartoon showing the president lifting the skirt of a veiled woman was printed in Charlie Hebdo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Great Barrier Reef: Scientists find reef taller than Empire State Building
Standing 500m (1,640ft) tall, the "blade-like" reef was found off Australia's far north. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Ankhi Das: Facebook India's policy head quits amid hate speech row
Ankhi Das was at the centre of allegations that Facebook allowed anti-Muslim posts by BJP supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
World Series: LA Dodgers beat Tampa Bay Rays to triumph for first time since 1988
The Los Angeles Dodgers win their first World Series in 32 years, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to secure a 4-2 win in the best-of-seven ch...
Kim Kardashian 'humbly' has 40th birthday party on private island
The reality star says she held the trip "after two weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine". from BBC...
Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster
Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35D9...
Polls open in Tanzania's general election
Voting begins amid nationwide reports of social media restrictions, plus violence in Zanzibar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HwBcj...
Orange County wildfires 'may have been started by electrical equipment'
Local utility company Southern California Edison its equipment might have sparked the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37HxNbQ ...
Surviving a week in Afghanistan
One violent week in a long war. Here are some of those who died and those who survived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HF3FmM via ...
US election: The Taiwan-sized challenge facing the next US president
China's ambition to retake Taiwan - possibly by force - could become a major flashpoint with the US. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Seychelles elections: How a priest rose to become president
Wavel Ramkalawan brings his party in from 43 years in opposition to lead the island nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mw1vF0 ...
US election: The sinking island voting for Trump
Tangier Island is on the frontline of climate change but residents say saving jobs now is the priority. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: The five Senate races to watch
The battle for control of the Senate is as consequential as the race for the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jteMMw vi...
US election: A generational divide over Trump among Vietnamese-Americans
Young Vietnamese-Americans see things differently to elders who settled in US after the Vietnam War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest
Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival". from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
'Invasive' exams affected women from 10 flights says Australia
The female passengers were searched without consent in Qatar after an abandoned baby was found from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kyR2r...
Rapper Brian Trotter found dead in car after Florida highway crash
The driver, a friend of the victim, is charged with murder and illegal transport of human remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H...
Chrissy Teigen explains why she shared her baby loss photos
"I cannot express how little I care that you hate the photos," she writes in a blog post. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Bolivian judge annuls Evo Morales's arrest warrant
The judge annulled the exiled former president's arrest warrant for alleged sedition and terrorism. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: Little faith in Trump or Biden, suggests Arab poll
Neither candidate is popular but most prefer a Biden presidency, a survey in the Middle East finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Joni Mitchell still 'struggling to walk' after 2015 aneurysm
The star says she had to re-learn how to walk and talk after falling ill five years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ov8BLr via...
Tanzania election: Zanzibar presidential candidate 'arrested trying to vote'
Maalim Seif Sharif's party says he was detained at a polling station but police have not commented. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Syria: Inside a refugee camp where Covid is spreading
Doctors say Covid-19 is now rampant in the refugee camps of Idlib, north-west Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35AB8GZ via IFT...
US-India 2+2: Crucial defence deal signed
Stronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China's influence in the region, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mkD...
Kazakhstan adopts Borat phrase for tourism campaign
The film initially caused outrage - but now the tourism board sees it as the perfect marketing tool. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Viral photo sparks concerns about Indonesia's 'Jurassic Park'
The viral image has raised questions about the conservational impact on the animal native to Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift....
India's first 'saviour sibling' cures brother of fatal illness
Her birth has also led to a debate about the ethics of using technology to create a child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34whNr1 v...
Pakistan blast: At least seven dead in Peshawar school attack
At least seven people were killed in the attack during a class in the city of Peshawar, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
HSBC to accelerate restructure plan to slash costs
The bank is yet to say if it will shed more jobs beyond the 35,000 it flagged earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31NR...
Covid: Protests erupt across Italy over anti-virus measures
Police clashed with demonstrators in Milan, Turin and Naples shortly after new rules came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Djab Wurrung tree: Anger over sacred Aboriginal tree bulldozed for highway
Aboriginal Australians condemn the destruction of the tree, which holds particular importance to women. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court
Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
France targets radical Islam amid row with Turkey
President Macron's crackdown on Islamists causes political waves at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oxFOG4 via...
Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?
Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35...
Qian Xuesen: The scientist deported from the US who helped China into space
A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them. from BBC News - World h...
The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe
Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaPfLF via ...
Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was 'betrayed' over Nile dam
The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35G7bp...
Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?
Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ts6a...
US Election 2020: Trump's border wall and the battle over immigration
Will Trump’s promise to build a wall along the Mexico border help or hinder his attempt to win four more years? from BBC News - World http...
US election 2020: What does it cost and who pays for it?
With presidential candidates spending billions of dollars to win, the world's most powerful job doesn't come cheap. from BBC News ...
US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?
The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tuhk2u via I...
Why Nigerian looters are targeting Covid-19 aid
Raids on warehouses and businesses continue in the wake of anti-police brutality protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31JVyMA v...
Pakistan's first metro line opens to passengers in Lahore
The Chinese-built Orange Line will cut journey times across the notoriously congested city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34synrK ...
Chinese giant eyes record $34bn market debut
The Chinese firm is set for the biggest public share offering ever, eclipsing Saudi Aramco's $29bn flotation. from BBC News - World ht...
Turkey's Erdogan urges boycott of French goods
Ties between Turkey and France worsen in a row over secular values and radical Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3orPIZQ via IF...
Syria war: 'Russian air strikes kill dozens' in Idlib
More than 50 people reportedly die in the attack, which puts at risk a ceasefire in the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TsJZVC...
Therapy patients blackmailed for cash after clinic data breach
Stolen data appears to have included personal identification records and notes about therapy sessions. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Covid-19: How the Czech Republic's response went wrong
Praised for its initial response to the pandemic, the Czech Republic is now preparing for the worst. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Chileans on referendum: 'Chance to make things right'
Chileans speak about how they voted in the constitutional referendum and their hopes for the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Turkey's Erdogan urges boycott of French goods
Ties between Turkey and France worsen in a row over secular values and radical Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3orPIZQ via IF...
Covid: Italy brings in sweeping new coronavirus measures
Gyms, pools, cinemas and theatres are closed, while restaurants and bars cut short their table service. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content
It comes a day after Imran Khan accused French President Emmanuel Macron of "attacking Islam". from BBC News - World https://ift...
'We're not going to control pandemic' admits Trump's chief of staff
Chief of Staff Mark Meadows says Covid can only be defeated through vaccines and other "mitigation areas". from BBC News - World...
Covid-19: China tests entire city of Kashgar in Xinjiang
Kashgar city officials say around 4.7m people will be tested over a few days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31JLoeZ via IFTTT
China Communist Party plenum kicks off in Beijing
The three-day meeting comes amid speculation that President Xi intends to be 'President-for-life'. from BBC News - World https://i...
Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution
An overwhelming majority vote to tear up the dictatorship-era constitution and create a new one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3olq...
Covid-19: US pulls plan to give early vaccine to Santa Claus
Santa, Mrs Claus and elves all would have received early access in exchange for promoting vaccinations. from BBC News - World https://ift....
'I went to school and woke up in intensive care'
Some children who fell seriously ill in Malaysia when they inhaled toxic gases in 2019 say they are still suffering. from BBC News - World...
US election: 'Help! Everyone around me disagrees with my politics'
Paul and Kayleah live in two different political bubbles, but they've found a place to vent online. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution'
Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TnCcIm via IFTTT
US election 2020: Indian and Pakistani diaspora rally together
The countries share a hostile history but in the US the election campaign has brought them together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Tanzania elections: Why pop stars are hailing President Magufuli
Hugely popular "bongo flava" musicians are kept on a tight leash when it comes to politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Police attack anti-Lukashenko protesters with stun grenades in Belarus
The opposition pledged a nationwide strike on Monday if President Alexander Lukashenko did not resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence
President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world. from BBC News - World https:/...
Poland abortion ruling: Protesters disrupt church services
Women chant "we are sick of this" as they stage unusual protests inside churches across Poland. from BBC News - World https://if...
Belarus protest: Police 'fire stun grenades' at demonstrators in Minsk
Police fire stun grenades at protesters in Minsk hours ahead of a deadline for the president to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Berlin breaks up 600-strong party over Covid
Police said the venue was too small for distancing, as the virus takes a toll on German festivities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mass protests against Lukashenko as Belarus opposition threatens strikes
The opposition has threatened a mass walkout by workers if President Alexander Lukashenko does not resign. from BBC News - World https://i...
Wilton Gregory: Pope Francis names first African-American cardinal
Wilton Gregory, Washington DC's archbishop, is among 13 new cardinals to be nominated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37GeAXO v...
US election 2020: Pence stays campaigning despite aide's Covid diagnosis
The US vice-president has tested negative himself and says he will not self-isolate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37EdiN6 via IFT...
Coronavirus: Italy shuts cinemas, gyms and pools in Covid fight
Bars and restaurants will also have to close early as the number of infections continues to rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ks...
Doha airport in Qatar 'examined women internally' after newborn baby found
Thirteen Australians were reportedly among those inspected after a newborn was found in Doha, Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
From civil rights to Smethwick: Why was Malcolm X in the West Midlands?
Why was the civil rights activist in a small industrial town in the Midlands? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37FfR1y via IFTTT
Seychelles election: Wavel Ramkalawan in landmark win
The opposition wins the presidency for the first time since independence from the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oory2v via IF...
'Murder hornet': First nest found in US eradicated with vacuum hose
The Asian giant hornets can wipe out a colony of honeybees in hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FkXHc via IFTTT
Europe's streets empty...again
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Misty Copeland: Ballet’s listening after George Floyd
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Swimming with sharks at Bondi Beach
Two Grey Nurse sharks were feeding on a large school of salmon while swimmers had a morning dip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Bx...
Dr Fauci: Covid vaccine result could come by end of 2020
The US government scientist says we should know if a vaccine is "safe and effective" by December. from BBC News - World https://...
Nuclear weapons treaty: Campaigners hail new era for nuclear disarmament
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UFC champion Nurmagomedov retires after victory
Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retires from the UFC after beating Justin Gaethje in the second round in Abu Dhabi. from BBC News...
Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78
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France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental check'
France recalls its ambassador after President Erdogan suggests French leader needs "mental check". from BBC News - World https:/...
My search for novelist Rumer Godden's famed French summer
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'Not just numbers': The women disappearing in Peru
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Dussehra: Covid-19 forces grand Hindu festival to go online
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British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia
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Thai king in rare praise for pro-monarchists
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US election 2020: President Trump casts his vote
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Afghan bombing: Kabul education centre attack kills at least 13
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Paraguay finds seven bodies in container shipment from Serbia
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ICYMI: The puppy born green and other curiosities
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Ethiopia River Nile dam: PM condemns 'aggressions' after Trump comment
Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam. from BBC News - World https:...
Osiris-Rex: Nasa probe risks losing asteroid sample after door jams
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Protests in Naples over possible lockdown
Protests broke out after the region's leader suggested that Campania should go into full lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The man who taught Uber how to say sorry
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Coronavirus: Clashes in Naples over tightening restrictions
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Covid-19: Poland President Duda tests positive for virus
Andrzej Duda, 48, has contracted Covid-19 but is feeling "fine", a presidential minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift...
George Floyd protests: 'Boogaloo' member held in precinct attack
A member of an extremist group has been charged with rioting during the May George Floyd protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections
Over 83,000 infections were reported on Friday, with death and hospitalisation numbers also rising. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US Election 2020: Biden seeks to clarify remark on ending oil
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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: 'Execution' video prompts war crime probe
A video posted on social media appears to show the execution of two Armenian prisoners by troops from Azerbaijan. from BBC News - World ht...
The Indian doctor taking care of thousands of elephants
Kushal Kunwar Sharma is affectionately known as the "elephant doctor" in India's wildlife community. from BBC News - World h...
US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world
From fake news to how other countries see the US - here's a look at the president's global impact. from BBC News - World https://i...
US man jailed for supplying guns used in San Bernardino shootings
Enrique Marquez was found guilty of buying guns for a couple who carried out the 2015 San Bernardino attack. from BBC News - World https:/...
How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever
The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
United Nations at 75 plagued by new crises and cash crunch
Faced with wars, climate change and a pandemic, the United Nations is struggling to make an impact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Chile's choice: Out with the old, in with the new?
After a year of often violent protests, Chileans get to decide whether they want a new constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Week in pictures: 17-23 October 2020
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Covid blood plasma donation: What is blood plasma?
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Nigeria End Sars protest: Key protest group says stay at home
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Bihar elections: Crowds throng rallies amid coronavirus fear
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Kristen Welker: Presidential debate moderator was 'clear winner' on social media
The NBC correspondent is labelled "clear winner" for the way she led the final presidential debate. from BBC News - World https:...
Poland abortion ruling: Police use pepper spray against protesters
Pepper spray is used against crowds in Warsaw after Thursday's controversial court ruling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ju05c...
Presidential debate 2020: Voters react to final Trump-Biden clash
Two Biden voters. Two Trump voters. Two undecided voters. Did the final debate change anyone's mind? from BBC News - World https://ift...
Presidential debate: Second Trump v Biden debate in pictures
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US election 2020: Trump and Biden final debate fact-checked
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Coronavirus: North Korea warnings over 'yellow dust coming from China'
There is no known link between the seasonal dust clouds and Covid-19 but Pyongyang is on high alert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
South Korea deaths 'not linked' to flu vaccination drive
Officials say the country's vaccination drive continues and that several recent deaths are unrelated. from BBC News - World https://if...
Trump and Biden spar in final presidential debate
Their last time together on stage featured a much more subdued debate with real policy discussions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US Election 2020: Trump and Biden row over Covid, climate and racism
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US and North Korea: Trump and Biden clash over Kim Jong-un relationship
Biden accuses Trump of "legitimising" North Korea as Trump describes his relationship with Kim Jong-un. from BBC News - World ht...
Hunter Biden: What was he doing in Ukraine and China?
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Presidential debate: Trump and Biden row about Russia and China money
In the final debate, the candidates accuse each other of being involved with China and Russia deals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Australia child abuse: Police arrest 44 suspects and rescue 16 children
The arrests took place across the country and 16 children were "removed from harm", police say. from BBC News - World https://if...
Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug
The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Nagorno-Karabakh: The three-year-old orphaned by war
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Tanzania's Tundu Lissu: Surviving an assassination attempt to run for president
Tanzania's Tundu Lissu, who was shot in 2017, hopes to unseat President John Magufuli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HpymfD v...
India buzzes with fake news of 'civil war' in Pakistan
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Nigeria protests: The misinformation circulating online
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Covid: Why is coronavirus so deadly?
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Africa's week in pictures: 16 - 22 October 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HsnNrM via IFTTT
Brexit: Why is fishing a stumbling block in the trade talks?
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Lebanon crisis: Saad Hariri returns as PM a year after protests
Saad Hariri, who resigned after mass unrest last October, must deal with a deep economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37va...
James Randi: Magician and sceptic dies aged 92
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Coronavirus: Sweden advises elderly to avoid self-isolation
Sweden now says the over-70s and others at risk should follow the same advice as the general population. from BBC News - World https://ift...
South Korea flu jab: Investigation into 13 deaths after vaccine
Health officials stress there is no proven link between the flu vaccine and the fatalities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mbyrlI ...
Coronavirus: 'I caught Covid at my uncle's funeral'
A man in India who spread coronavirus after catching it at a funeral reflects on his decision to attend. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Thailand protests: Public gathering ban lifted after days of rallies
Authorities have revoked an emergency decree which banned gatherings, following days of mass rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US approves massive $1.8bn arms deal for Taiwan
The $1.8bn weapons sale is likely to further strain tensions with China, which claims Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3obe2iN...
US Election 2020: Trump and Obama lock horns in rival rallies
Mr Obama liken his successor to a "crazy uncle", while Mr Trump mocks his old adversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
Australia aged care: Inquiry hears 50 sexual assaults happen each week
The widespread sexual abuse of elderly residents is a "national shame", a top inquiry hears. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Thailand protest: Why young activists are embracing Hong Kong's tactics
Thailand’s activists are increasingly adopting methods used last year by demonstrators in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid mission confident of success
The first images are released of the Osiris-Rex spacecraft trying to grab rock from asteroid Bennu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information
Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Trump's lawyer Giuliani dismisses 'compromising' clip from new Borat film
Rudy Giuliani describes as a "fabrication" a scene appearing to show him with hands down his trousers. from BBC News - World htt...
Coronavirus: Italians find new ways to eat out
Traditional restaurants are trying to find ways of staying in business in a second wave of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Will cruise ships return to Venice?
Pressure is mounting on the Italian authorities to decide on the future of cruise ships in Venice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H...
Tanzania President John Magufuli: The man who 'banned' coronavirus
President John Magufuli’s idiosyncratic handling of Covid-19 has put Tanzania in the global spotlight. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Nagorno-Karabakh: The Armenian-Azeri 'information wars'
There are false videos that have gone viral. Some are doctored or old footage that has thousands of views. from BBC News - World https://i...
Asafoetida: The smelly spice India loves but never grew
Asafoetida occupies a treasured spot in the Indian pantry, but has never been farmed there until now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
End Sars protests: 'They shot at us – and we pay for the bullets'
An organiser of protests against police brutality in Nigeria tells the BBC he saw soldiers shoot people dead. from BBC News - World https:...
US election: Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Persuading an undecided voter
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Melbourne lockdown: Cycling trend ‘burbing’ takes off under tight restrictions
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US election 2020: A guide to the final presidential debate
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US election 2020: Has Trump delivered on his promises?
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Pope Francis indicates support for same-sex civil unions
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Breonna Taylor: Officer in shooting says it 'was not a race thing'
Louisville Police Sgt Jonathan Mattingly said Ms Taylor's case had "nothing to do with race". from BBC News - World https://...
Nigeria Sars protest: Unrest in Lagos after shooting
Witnesses say soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in Nigeria's biggest city on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m9x3A2...
Nigeria Sars protests: Horror over shootings in Lagos
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The Countdown: AOC on Twitch, Lesley Stahl and Obama's inspiration
AOC slays imposters on Twitch to get out the vote and the scene in the most segregated US city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3klUu...
Cocaine worth $500m found hidden in charcoal shipment
Police in Paraguay discovered the record haul of the drug in a container destined for Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ta5LgG...
End Sars protests: Growing list of celebrities pledge support for demonstrators
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Breonna Taylor: Grand jury 'not given chance to bring homicide charges'
A grand juror says the panel was not given the opportunity to bring homicide charges against police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Mysterious Berlin attack targets 70 museum artefacts
The attack took place on the German capital's Museum Island and took over two weeks to come to light. from BBC News - World https://if...
Afghanistan: Many killed and wounded in visa stampede
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Iceland PM keeps her cool as earthquake disrupts interview
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EU asks: Is a vegetarian sausage really a sausage?
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Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'
Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum. from BBC News - World https://...
Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it?
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France teacher attack: Macron urges Russia to boost anti-terror fight
France's leader calls his Russian counterpart after the beheading of a teacher by a Russian-born man. from BBC News - World https://if...
Trump maintains a Chinese bank account, says NYT
Mr Trump, who sparked a trade war with Beijing, is critical of US firms doing business in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34lj...
India hands over Chinese soldier who crossed border
The PLA soldier was apprehended by India after he strayed across their contested border on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Covid: China's Sinovac vaccine to be included in Brazil immunisation plan
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Elderly couple, married for 60 years, reunited after 215 days apart
Joseph and Eve, who have been married for 60 years, were separated due to Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKrQAh...
Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao swaps punching for payments
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Covid: How to protest during a global pandemic
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US election 2020: Why it can be hard to vote in the US
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Coronavirus: 'I just wish my parents were still here'
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Vietnam faces deadly flooding disaster - Red Cross
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End Sars protests: Nigeria governor imposes curfew in Lagos
The state governor says criminals have hijacked recent anti-police protests "to unleash mayhem". from BBC News - World https://i...
DR Congo jail break: 'Islamist ADF rebels' free 1,300 inmates
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Yemen war: Mud-brick Seiyun Palace 'at risk of collapse'
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The Countdown: Mic dropped, 50 Cent and the Twitch Among Us vote
Hopes that Twitch will bring out the youth vote and 50 Cent has problems with Joe Biden's tax plan. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Exxon clarifies Trump phone call: 'It never happened'
The oil giant distances itself from the President's "hypothetical" funds-for-contracts phone call. from BBC News - World htt...
Danish submarine killer Madsen caught in prison escape
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France teacher attack: Mosque ordered to close over Facebook videos
The mosque, which shared videos condemning Samuel Paty before his killing, must shut for six months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why the US vote matters so much to Germans
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US election 2020: How would Biden change foreign policy?
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New Yorker's Jeffrey Toobin exposes himself in Zoom call
The New Yorker magazine suspends Jeffrey Toobin who apologises for "an embarrassingly stupid mistake". from BBC News - World htt...
Japan gets deer-friendly bags to stop animals eating plastic
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Robert Redford: Retired actor mourns the death of his son James aged 58
The film star's son James dies aged 58, after being diagnosed with liver cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m6MUzg via IFT...
Jeff Bridges: Oscar-winning US actor reveals he has lymphoma
The Big Lebowski actor acknowledges it "is a serious disease" but says his prognosis is good. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Coronavirus: Argentina's confirmed cases surpass one million
The South American nation becomes the fifth country in the world to reach the grim milestone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dEYvmp...
US election 2020: Trump and Biden feud over debate topics
The Republican and the Democratic campaigns accuse each other of trying to dodge tough questions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kf...
US 2020 election: Who does China really want to win?
With the US battered by the coronavirus and political polarisation, China thinks its time has come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Samuel Paty: Beheading of teacher deepens divisions over France's secular identity
Mass rallies over the murder of a teacher mask growing dissent over the country's secular identity. from BBC News - World https://ift....
How clothes reflect growing Oromo ethnic pride in Ethiopia
Oromos have complained of marginalisation but they are now increasingly assertive in their identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: How pollution could make India’s Covid fight tougher
New studies show an association between severe pollution and a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34...
Colorado battles a record-breaking wildfire
The Cameron Peak wildfire has become the largest fire in state history, burning over 200,000 acres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
US election: What can the US learn from other pandemic elections?
Early voting is already under way in the US but what can the country learn from other nations that have held elections during the coronaviru...
Eating jellyfish: Why scientists are talking up a 'perfect food'
Amid fresh concern about overfishing, scientists say eating more jellyfish may give us benefits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Ea...
Coronavirus: New Covid-19 cases rising rapidly across US
Cases are rising in 48 states, and infections hit about 70,000 for the first time since July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T6nvJA...
Coronavirus: Belgium facing 'tsunami' of new infections
The country is close to being overwhelmed as the number of cases soars, the health minister warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Indigenous Colombians march on Bogotá over killings
Thousands of indigenous people demand Colombia's president hear their concerns about rising violence. from BBC News - World https://if...
Pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting criticism against female performers in the country
The country’s biggest female pop star Aryana Sayeed is fighting taboos against women who want to sing. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Coronavirus: Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid
Public buildings receive €500m of German state cash to improve ventilation systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dBw2xO via IFTT...
Thailand protests: Authorities move to ban Telegram messaging app
Internet providers have been ordered to block the secure messaging app used by activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HeIEyS vi...
Wild boar family killed by police in Rome children's playground
The city's mayor orders an investigation amid outrage from residents and animal rights groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
The Countdown: A prophecy, crowds and a TikTok takedown
With 15 days to go, Donald Trump is dashing across America and Republican celebs come out fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
France teacher attack: Police raid homes of suspected Islamic radicals
Muslim organisations are being investigated too after the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31...
Chagos Islands dispute: Mauritius calls US and UK 'hypocrites'
Prime Minister Jugnauth says the UK cannot talk about human rights and remain in the Chagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sir James Dyson to sell Singapore penthouse at a loss
The British tycoon has reportedly accepted a $62m offer for the massive penthouse one year after buying it. from BBC News - World https://...
Shanghai zoo fatal bear attack: Visitors see worker being killed
The fatal attack in Shanghai Wild Animal Park's "wild beast area" is under investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Crown Resorts: Australian casino operator faces laundering probe
Crown Resorts may have breached laws against money laundering and financing terrorism, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Chile protests turn violent on anniversary
The protests were marking a year since the start of a protest movement that rocked Chile for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump
The world's second biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37gG...
EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data
Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Covid-19: How restaurants are preparing for winter
Why restaurant owners hope outdoor heaters and marquees might help keep customers coming back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o24E0...
The place in North America with no Covid-19 cases
Nunavut, in Canada's north, has managed to keep coronavirus out of its communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T3Vxy7 via ...
Anti-Trump TikTokkers not declaring paid content
TikTok creators have been making anti-Trump videos without disclosing they were paid for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T883wC vi...
US election 2020: What are Trump's and Biden's policies?
Some of President Trump's and Joe Biden's key policies explained and compared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o55CsT via I...
‘Red, red wine': The meaning of African election symbols
Campaign colours and why they are so important for those in pursuit of power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2V9xO via IFTTT
'The fake reporter wanted to know about our software'
As image recognition software is increasingly used, one firm had to deal with subterfuge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dFiql9 vi...
Sudan khalwas: Undercover in the schools that chain boys
A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Right-wing nationalist Ersin Tatar wins in northern Cyprus
Ersin Tatar, who is pro-Turkey and wants Cyprus to be two separate states, was elected president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o4...
India coronavirus: The woman who ferries patients in a school bus
Bus driver Neelam Singh, who contracted the virus while working, says she is glad to help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T3oN8r v...
Covid-19: Italy tightens rules after coronavirus cases surge
PM Giuseppe Conte targets public gatherings, hospitality and recreation "to avoid a new lockdown". from BBC News - World https:/...
Coronavirus in Australia: Victoria to ease lockdown as cases fall
The southern state - home to a quarter of Australia's population - will loosen measures from Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Bolivia election: Voters head to polls for presidential race
The election comes after last year's fraudulent poll which forced Evo Morales to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o0F8sF ...
Israel and Bahrain establish formal diplomatic relations
Bahrain becomes only the fourth Arab country in the Middle East to recognise Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37kmPZM via IFT...
Palestinian official Erekat in Israel hospital
Chief negotiator Saeb Erekat, 65, is transferred from his West Bank home to a hospital in Tel Aviv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Ivory Coast election: Pascal Affi Nguessan's home burnt down
Pascal Affi Nguessan has called for a boycott of the 31 October election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaxmZq via IFTTT
End Sars protests: Osun governor escapes 'assassination attempt'
The governor had joined the anti-police brutality protesters when a group of people opened fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dEp...
France teacher attack: 11th arrest in Samuel Paty murder case
Police have not released details of an 11th person arrested after the murder of teacher Samuel Paty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Dutch PM concedes 'wrong assessment' over royal holiday
Facing strong criticism, the royals cut short a trip to Greece they began during a partial lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Vietnam landslide: Rescuers search for survivors at barracks
The huge landslide buried 22 soldiers as the country battles its worst floods for years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o2jhRB via...
Egypt releases satirical blogger Shadi Abu Zeid
The activist is reunited with his family after spending 29 months in jail for spreading "fake news". from BBC News - World https...
Why the US election could decide battle against climate change
Who next occupies the White House could be decisive in the battle to limit global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kdRaww v...
ICYMI: Robot dolphins and a skeleton worth millions
Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35ctBOr via IFTTT
Guinea elections: Alpha Condé takes on Cellou Dalein Diallo again
A divisive new constitution allows Alpha Condé to stand again, amid political and ethnic tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
US woman faces first federal execution since 1953
Lisa Montgomery is due to become the first woman to face federal execution in the US in 67 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/355...
‘I hugged the man who murdered my father’
Candice Mama's father was killed by a man nicknamed "Prime Evil", yet the only way she could find peace was to forgive him. ...
Thailand protests: 'My father is blinded by his love for the monarchy'
Young Thais are falling out with their parents over calls to reform an institution seen as untouchable. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US election 2020: American lives that could be reshaped in weeks
One law, 10 years on, and 23 million Americans whose healthcare access could change on 10 November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse
Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35626...
Covid: Far-right protesters attack Slovak government office over virus measures
Riot police disperse a crowd reportedly including neo-Nazis outside the government building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T5UgGS ...
Coronavirus: Dutch royals return amid anger over Covid holiday
The family flew back from Greece after just a day on holiday there, amid intense criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k3MN78 ...
Hong Kong campaigner Alexandra Wong 'won't give up fighting'
Alexandra Wong tells reporters she was detained in mainland China and forced to renounce her activism. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Omar Bashir: ICC delegation begins talks in Sudan over former leader
The International Criminal Court accuses ousted President Omar al-Bashir of genocide and war crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Thailand protests: Thousands rally for third straight day despite government ban
Many are angry that the authorities used water cannon to disperse protesters on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37hq7fZ via ...
Missing Hong Kong protester Alexandra Wong 'was held in mainland China'
"Grandma Wong" says she was detained by mainland police and forced to renounce her activism. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Pakistan stops bid to smuggle endangered falcons
The falcons are on the endangered species list and are said to be worth almost £1m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/358vE5T via IFTT...
Kenya's Jepchirchir breaks half-marathon record
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir breaks her own world record for a women-only half marathon in Gdynia, Poland. from BBC News - World https://...
Jacinda Ardern's majority may prove to be her biggest challenge
Jacinda Ardern may find it hard to reconcile the demands of her disparate voters, says columnist Josh Van Veen. from BBC News - World http...
Nagorno-Karabakh: Civilians hit amid Armenia Azerbaijan conflict
Each accuses the other of targeting civilians in renewed fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
France teacher had received 'days of threats' before his brutal killing
Parents complained after the teacher at the French school used Prophet Muhammad cartoons in class. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37...
Hundreds queue in Yiwu, China for experimental Covid-19 vaccine
The vaccine is available to the public in the city of Yiwu but is still in the final trial stages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T...
Macron calls Paris beheading 'Islamist terrorist attack'
The teacher killed in a Paris suburb reportedly showed his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Azerbaijan at war: Reporter’s journal
A BBC team spent a week looking at the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict from the Azerbaijani side. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T1u0xn ...
Lebanon protesters' euphoria gives way to despair
The country's problems have worsened since huge crowds took to the streets a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/345Nkjy v...
End Sars: How Nigeria's anti-police brutality protests went global
Why did Nigerian protests against police brutality gain international attention and support? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dA6CAw ...
India Covid-19: Bollywood faces biggest box office test as cinemas open
With barely any new film releases and the pandemic still raging, India's cinemas stare at losses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US election 2020: 'Rigged' votes, body doubles and other false claims
The contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is full of rumours and falsehoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dxoOe2 via IFTTT ...
Week in pictures: 10-16 October 2020
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6sFAb via IFTTT
Climate change action sidelined by Covid-19, say young activists
More than half of 18 to 24-years-old in the UK are worried that climate change has been neglected because of coronavirus. from BBC News - ...
How to get promoted when working from home
If you are still not going back to the office, what's the best way to stand out from colleagues? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Why Africa's animation scene is booming
While the film sector struggles to produce new content, the global demand for animation has soared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Mennel: 'I thought about giving up music'
Mennel Ibtissem became an internet sensation following her performance on The Voice France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34PyfSi ...
Israel-UAE peace deal 'big' for trade in Middle East
Israel's UAE and Bahrain peace deals are "going to be big" for business, says DP World boss. from BBC News - World https://i...
Stabbing attack reported near Paris
The suspected attacker has been shot dead by police west of the French capital, media reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
Florida city sells swans after Queen's gift leads to overpopulation
Queen Elizabeth II's donation to Lakeland, Florida in 1957 was a gift that kept on giving too much. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Thailand protests: Protesters defy rally ban as PM Prayuth vows not to quit
Police use water canon as thousands of pro-democracy protesters rally in Bangkok for the second day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronavirus: Israel to ease second lockdown after cases decline
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the month-long lockdown has been a "major success". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
French ex-president Sarkozy charged with 'criminal conspiracy'
It is the latest in a string of charges against ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37cGVo...
Covid: Remdesivir 'has little or no effect' on survival, says WHO
Drug manufacturer Gilead has questioned the findings, from a clinical study by the WHO. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hax73z via ...
Covid: One-way 'travel bubble' opens between Australia and NZ
Passengers from New Zealand will not quarantine in Sydney but must do so if they return. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37cCmdU via...
Thailand blocks Change.org as petition against king gains traction
The petition had called for the king to be declared persona non grata in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/376Lktc via IFTTT ...
Indian man rescued from mortuary freezer dies
Mistakenly declared dead, the 74-year-old had been placed in a freezer ahead of his funeral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/342C5bk ...
Fukushima: Japan 'to release contaminated water into sea'
The water was used to cool the Fukushima nuclear plant which went into meltdown in 2011. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SXd62P via...
End Sars: Hated Nigerian police unit founder 'feels guilty'
The Sars police unit is accused of widespread abuses, leading to 10 days of nationwide protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nWd...
Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda: Mexico's ex-defence minister arrested in the US
Gen Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda was arrested at LA airport, reportedly on a drugs agency warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j1N...
From End Sars to End Swat, Nigeria protests explained
How and why did Nigeria's End Sars protests turn into End Swat protests? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lW5xGl via IFTTT
US election 2020: Trump and Biden face voters' questions
Instead of debating each other, the rivals in the US presidential race took part in separate events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Disney updates content warning for racism in classic films
Films such as Dumbo and Peter Pan now warn of "negative depictions... of people or cultures". from BBC News - World https://ift....
Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs
How Portugal became the first country to decriminalise all drugs for personal use from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/344mxEh via IFTTT ...
Twitter: Major outage affects users around the world
Users from around the world received error messages when they tried to use the social media site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k6...
Afghanistan conflict: The families caught in crossfire on Helmand front line
Civilians fled if they could as fighting erupted between the Taliban and Afghan troops in Helmand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I...
Viewpoint: Why Turkey is flexing its muscles abroad
Turkey's engagement in the Southern Caucasus is only the latest venture in a tougher foreign policy. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Inside Canada's decades-long lobster feud
A fight over indigenous rights has erupted in Canada's billion-dollar lobster fishing industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 October 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/379vXAf via IFTTT
Covid-19: Is Sweden getting it right?
The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at one country that has been an outlier from the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reignites bias claims
Twitter's chief says the way it communicated its decision to restrict an article was "unacceptable". from BBC News - World h...
Thai protests: How pro-democracy movement gained momentum
Thousands of young people in Thailand are defying the authorities - but what is behind the movement? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Quake school owner jailed for 31 years in Mexico
A flat built above the school is said to have contributed to its collapse in 2017, killing 19 pupils. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Libya detains notorious people smuggler Abd al-Rahman al-Milad
Abd al-Rahman al-Milad was sanctioned by the UN in 2018 for violence against migrants in Libya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duZD...
US election: Trump and Biden compete with separate Q&A events
The US rivals will hold prime-time events later at the same time, instead of a presidential debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Navalny Novichok poisoning: EU sanctions hit top Russians
Russian security officials face EU sanctions over the attack on Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3199yz...
'Person in jetpack' spotted flying again near LA airport
The new sighting on Wednesday was at 6,000ft (1,829m), seven miles from the airport, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Yemen war: Mass prisoner swap under way
It is the biggest exchange of captives by the warring sides since the conflict began in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31azOJw...
Kyrgyzstan election: President Jeenbekov resigns after protests
Sooronbay Jeenbekov warned the country was close to conflict after a disputed election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SYie6R via ...
End Sars: Nigerian army warning amid anti-police brutality protests
The army warned "subversive elements and trouble makers" to desist at protests against police brutality. from BBC News - World h...
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenian PM admits significant casualties
Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia faces a "difficult situation" in its fight over disputed Nagorny Karabakh. from BBC News - World ht...
Australian police drop case against journalist who reported 'war crimes'
Reporter Dan Oakes had faced potential criminal charges for exposing alleged war crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lQw1su via...
I Am Greta: Movie tells climate activist's 'coming of age' story
A new documentary follows the teenage climate change activist through her rise to fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqcbSa via ...
Afghan-Taliban conflict: Fears grow for families trapped in Helmand
Aid groups say civilians must be given safe passage amid clashes between Taliban and government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Thai protests: Large gatherings banned under emergency decree
Prayuth Chan-ocha has invoked a state of emergency decree in Bangkok to combat pro-democracy protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
I Am Greta: The coming of age movie wrapped up in a super-hero flick
A documentary about the teenage climate change activist is compelling because it's so unlikely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
The rape survivors facing an ‘impossible choice’ in Brazil
Covid and new rules have made access to legal terminations even more difficult for Brazilian women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
US election 2020: Why it matters so much to Germans
Trump has singled out Berlin for repeated criticism but some say it was a much needed wake-up call. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Is Australia really seeing more shark attacks?
Seven people have been killed by sharks this year - the highest number in more than 90 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dy8XMn...
Guinea elections: The 82-year-old seeking six more years
Alpha Condé, who spent years in opposition, is seeking a controversial third term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lKDWru via IFTTT...
Kamala Harris asks Amy Coney Barrett: 'Do you believe climate change is happening?'
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is questioned by Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris. from BBC News - World https...
Mehbooba Mufti: India frees top Kashmir politician after 14 months
Under a controversial law, she was allowed to be detained without charge for up to two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FqHoYI...
Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its corals since 1995
Every type of coral has declined since 1995 because of climate change, an Australian study finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37a...
Trump taxes: A 'fundamentally unfair' system?
What do Donald Trump's tiny tax bills say about the taxes of the wealthy? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iRWLHf via IFTTT
Hidden camera's hugging tiger wins wildlife photo award
A camera-trap image of an Amur tiger takes the grand prize at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech
The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SU4nP...
Twitter suspends accounts claiming to be black Trump supporters
The social media giant says the accounts broke its rules on spam and platform manipulation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nPPMlS ...
Kyrgyzstan election: President rejects new PM Japarov
Sooronbay Jeenbekov has refused to approve the appointment of Sadyr Japarov, who was backed by MPs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
NZ election: The people left behind in Ardern's 'kind' New Zealand
Critics say Jacinda Ardern has not done enough to combat child poverty as she seeks another term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/370...
The BTS fans investing in their favourite K-pop band
BTS, one of K-pop's biggest groups, are offering fans a chance to buy shares in a $822m market launch. from BBC News - World https://i...
Brexit: Why France is raising the stakes over fishing
Fishing has become a key sticking point in Brexit trade talks, and French fishermen need a good deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Philippines: Anger over death of baby separated from jailed mother
A Filipina newborn died two months after she was separated from her mother, a political detainee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fr...
Shattering Korea’s cement ceiling
Meet Korea's all-woman repair service, created for women who feel nervous about repairmen knocking at their doors. from BBC News - Wor...
The battle over what US children learn about American history
As President Trump pushes "patriotic education", some teachers want US history curriculum reform. from BBC News - World https://...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gets emotional during speech
Observers suggest he may be trying to appear sympathetic in a difficult year for North Koreans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GXcY...
Covid reinfection: Man gets Covid twice and second hit 'more severe'
The report raises questions about how much immunity can be built up to the virus and how long it may last. from BBC News - World https://i...
Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves
Plants derive energy from carbon dioxide in the air and scientists are trying to mimic that process. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
What does place that predicts US presidents say this time?
Vigo County in Indiana has backed every winning candidate since 1888, bar two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3760v5E via IFTTT
End Sars protests: The young Nigerians who forced the president to back down
Nigeria's #EndSARS protests gathered momentum online, but burst onto the streets to force a change. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Carlo Acutis: Italian teenager could be first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, who died aged 15 in 2006, has already been dubbed "the patron saint of the internet". from BBC News - World https:...
Kilimanjaro: Fire breaks out on Africa's tallest mountain
In Tanzania, efforts to put out the blaze on Kilimanjaro have been hampered by strong winds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jWi1wY ...
Cardinal George Pell meets Pope Francis for first time since acquittal
The Vatican's ex-treasurer had his conviction for sexual abuse overturned in Australia in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How Australia-China relations have hit 'lowest ebb in decades'
Recent tensions have read like a geopolitical thriller. But with so much at stake, how will the story end? from BBC News - World https://i...
US Election 2020: Anthony Fauci says Trump campaign ad quote misleading
The ad appears to show Dr Anthony Fauci praising Donald Trump, but he is talking about his own work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
André do Rap: Brazil crime boss goes on the run after release from prison
André Oliveira Macedo went on the run after being released from prison into house arrest by a judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Zimbabwe journalist: 'I was jailed for a month for exposing corruption'
A whistle-blower comes face-to-face with the consequences of his actions in a Zimbabwean high-security prison. from BBC News - World https...
Covid: Brazil's coronavirus death toll passes 150,000
The country, which recently passed five million cases, has the world's second-highest number of dead. from BBC News - World https://if...
Thailand crash: Bus collides with train, killing 18
Passengers on the bus were on their way to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30UweTy v...
Denver protest death: Demonstrator shot during rival rallies
A local TV station says the suspect is a security guard it hired to protect its crew at protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nA...
Covid: India's coronavirus outbreak in 200 seconds
As India has more than 7 million confirmed cases, here's a look at how the country has responded to the pandemic. from BBC News - Worl...
Belarus protests: Lukashenko holds meeting with opponents in jail
The meeting - supposedly on constitutional reform - comes amid two months of opposition protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iU...
US election 2020: The other 1,214 candidates running for president
What unites a concert pianist, an IT technician and a crypto billionaire? The 2020 White House race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Irina Slavina: Final protest of Russian journalist who set herself on fire
Irina Slavina died in front of a Russian Interior Ministry building. Her friends say it was an act of protest. from BBC News - World https...
‘We were students negotiating with armed guerrillas for my father’s life’
When Miles Hargrove’s dad was kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas, he asked a young friend to act as negotiator. from BBC News - World https...
The tale of Algeria's stolen cannon and France's cockerel
Hopes grow that a gigantic weapon stolen after the invasion of Algiers in 1830 may soon be returned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Trump-aged Covid survivors on the president and the pandemic
Two Republicans with very different views of the president discuss their recovery from Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dgR...
Khabarovsk: Police in Russia's far east break up anti-Kremlin protests
The far eastern city of Khabarovsk has seen months of protests after a popular governor was detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana
The US state is still recovering from the damage caused by a previous hurricane in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33IZRsR v...
US election 2020: Texas judge blocks postal voting restrictions
The governor of Texas wanted to limit the number of absentee ballot drop-off points in each county. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
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