Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife
Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life. from BBC News - World https...
Afghanistan: Foreign Office chaotic during Kabul evacuation - whistleblower
Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: China criticises US diplomatic boycott
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doeZ...
Peter Foster: Australian conman caught after six-month manhunt
Peter Foster was declared a fugitive six months ago after allegedly skipping bail on fraud charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Western leaders urge Russia to lower Ukraine tensions
The US and its European allies urge Moscow to de-escalate, amid fears it could invade Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DHYed...
Emmett Till: US closes investigation without charges
The justice department says there is "insufficient evidence" to back a writer's claim a witness lied. from BBC News - World ...
Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech
The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I...
Amalia: The heir to the Dutch throne keeps it normal at 18
Princess Amalia had an ordinary childhood and wants her life to continue that way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31DK8wt via IFTTT...
'I had to move across America when I became allergic to the sun'
After experiencing an unusual allergic reaction, Carrie moves across America to escape the sun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ExFA...
Hong Kong Covid: The Cathay pilots stuck in 'perpetual quarantine'
One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ionk4R vi...
David Gulpilil: Profound legacy of a trailblazing Aboriginal actor
A trailblazing figure with a 50-year career, he helped vastly improve cultural representations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4gG...
Helping trans people escape death in their home countries
Iman Le Caire made it her mission to help other trans people flee persecution in hostile countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
'I want Afghan women to be free to wear colour'
Fashion icon Halima Aden and Afghan tutor Aliya Kazimy write to each other about the importance of choice. from BBC News - World https://i...
Juan Jose Florian: Colombia's Para-cycling 'superhero' and his dramatic life story
Juan Jose Florian was forced into armed conflict on the opposite side to family. When a bomb nearly killed him, sport helped heal. from BB...
Jussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'
Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago. from BBC News - World https://i...
Rebel Wilson on weight loss: I know what it’s like to be invisible
The actress, producer and director opens up about her weight loss, in an exclusive BBC interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZ...
Mahbouba Seraj: Afghanistan is a country in trouble
Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ghislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim'
An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gk7...
Indonesia volcano: 'The volcano destroyed our houses - we need help'
Watch this video to see how two survivors' lives have been impacted by Mt Semeru's eruption in Indonesia. from BBC News - World ht...
US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3op8...
Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves
The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKOHa via IFTT...
US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom
"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. from BBC News - World h...
Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?
The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair? from BBC News - World ...
Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy
Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d...
Covid-19: Italy tightens restrictions for unvaccinated
A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Iiai9b via...
Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria
Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective". from BBC News - World https://i...
Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors
The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IqeM...
Eric Zemmour: Far-right French presidential candidate grabbed at rally
A man grabs Eric Zemmour by the neck at the far-right presidential candidate's first rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rEUv...
Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jail
This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWLeQ8 via ...
FARC: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuela
The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protests
More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I...
Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstood
Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party. from BBC News - World https://i...
Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?
The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xY...
Tennis governing body to keep playing in China
The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people"....
Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics
Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32S0pi...
The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas
A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lEEUIi...
Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rSS5cD via...
Thomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo
The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l...
The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel
The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractur...
James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'
The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsLCHp vi...
How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blind
Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner
The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E...
Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYWIm...
Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash
Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCDfqd vi...
Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn
The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dq40AD ...
Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon
Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I...
French climber handed Mont Blanc gems after 2013 find
The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IjA1O...
Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe
Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation". from BBC News - World https://...
India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder
Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east. from BBC News - World h...
Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces
US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces. from BBC News - World https://...
Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother
The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother defend sexual harassment claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/331...
Why France faces so much anger in West Africa
Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat
Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onUSrV ...
Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against
Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dnynru vi...
South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists
Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears
The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://if...
Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river
At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EwaQ...
Belgian zoo hippos test positive for Covid
Officials at Antwerp zoo do not now how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GaMGRS via...
Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's shadow looms over poll
Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31owH3...
Eitan Biran: Cable car survivor returned to Italy after custody battle
Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dp1NWa ...
Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission
The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dn...
ICYMI: Jumping into an active volcano, and other ways to spend the festive season
Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World h...
Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud
Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m (50,000ft) from Mt Semeru in Java. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnv...
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week
The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD v...
Michigan school shooting: Reward offered to find suspect's parents
US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Do...
Russia Ukraine: Biden warns Russia against Ukraine 'red lines'
Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoB...
Mali: Dozens of civilians killed after militants attack bus
More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DriZu2 via IFTTT
MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?
A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pp...
Ready for power: Team Scholz promises a new Germany
Next week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lydiEs via I...
Bolsonaro: Brazilian Supreme Court opens investigation into vaccine comments
Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Rare turtle washes up 4,000 miles from home
Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lTET...
Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC News - World https://i...
Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo - again
Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: A race for equal rights
As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IfgZsu via IFTT...
Ros Atkins on… America’s abortion divide
How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oj...
Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pmtHgA via ...
Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort
The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GdyQ10 ...
Covid: Don't panic about Omicron variant, WHO says
The World Health Organization urges people to be cautious and prepare for the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ElVAL...
Michigan school shooting: Parents of gunman charged with manslaughter
Authorities say the suspect killed four students and injured seven people with his dad's handgun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
US government shutdown averted hours before deadline
The US Congress passes a bill to fund federal agencies until 18 February, avoiding a costly shutdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Omicron: India reports first cases of new Covid variant
Health officials say the two patients with the new strain have shown mild symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IfRiYU via IFTT...
The 'kind heart' who gave an Afghan family a new home
An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Alec Baldwin admits career could be over after fatal shooting
But the 63-year-old US actor says he did not pull the trigger on the set of the Rust film in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Biden blasted for reviving Trump's Remain in Mexico policy
Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death". from BBC News - Wor...
China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong
The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dl...
Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut
Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ruK...
The Indian granny who became literate at 104
Kuttiyamma, from the southern Indian state of Kerala, aced a government test that measures literacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Boxing Day: Festive film debut for Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Boxing Day, the first British Christmas rom-com led by an all-black cast, is released Friday 3 December. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How to spot the software that could be spying on you
Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Why Turkey's currency crash does not worry Erdogan
Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxbVpD via IFTTT
Broome: Diving the remnants of a WW2 attack on Australia
A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lu...
Africa's week in pictures: 26 November - 2 December 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQcXlJ via IFTTT
Will Meghan's big win change public opinion?
The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away. from BBC News - World https://ift....
The drought ravaging East African wildlife and livestock
At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Em...
Laverne & Shirley star Eddie Mekka dies aged 69
The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Germany: Angela Merkel's military farewell features punk singer's hit
A ceremony has been held for the German chancellor, who is due to step down after 16 years in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
NunTok: How religion is booming on TikTok and Instagram
Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media. from BBC News - Wor...
Omicron: Biden unveils new Covid-19 winter measures
Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dmt...
Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines
It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
How do you say 'Omicron'?
Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate. from BBC News - World ht...
US and Mexico to restart Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy
More than 60,000 asylum seekers have been sent back to Mexico under the controversial programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dtO...
Ghislaine Maxwell: Defence lawyers seek to discredit key accuser
Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial. from BBC News - World https://if...
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: My wife's vaccine death is fake news
In an exclusive interview, Albert Bourla hits out at the "rubbish" that has been published about him. from BBC News - World http...
Curious leopard enters classroom in India
The five-year-old leopard attacked a student before it was captured in the northern city of Aligarh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads
The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsC8f...
Home Alone house available to book on Airbnb
The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Pfizer boss: Annual Covid jabs for years to come
In an exclusive interview, Dr Albert Bourla says jabs have saved millions of lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ph0XWw via IFTT...
Queensland Floods: Second death recorded as crisis continues
The southern part of Queensland has seen widespread rain and flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgXHu9 via IFTTT
Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert
It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Alan Tudge: Australia minister stood aside over 'abusive' affair allegations
Mr Tudge's ex-staffer said she had experienced bullying during their consensual affair in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Disney elects woman as chairman for first time in 98-year history
Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Argentina ex-President Mauricio Macri charged in sub families spying case
Mauricio Macri denies ordering the spying on relatives of the victims of a 2017 submarine disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Canadian MPs vote to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy'
MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9fL3...
When Jesus is used to steal from his flock
William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions. from BBC News - World https:/...
Epstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'
The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Icw5P...
Biden puts faith in Santa Claus amid supply chain problems
The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Venezuela's hospital 'hell'
The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives. from BBC N...
‘It’s like hell in here’: The struggle to save Afghanistan's starving babies
Doctors in Afghanistan’s crisis-hit hospitals are caring for their patients in almost impossible conditions. from BBC News - World https:/...
Would you give 10% of your salary to charity?
A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DfG3Mm via I...
'No middle ground': Chile voters face tough choice as run-off looms
Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oalcFU via ...
Michigan school shooting: Suspect, 15, charged as an adult
The 15-year-old killed four students in an "absolutely premeditated" attack, say prosecutors. from BBC News - World https://ift....
WTA suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai
The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. from BBC News - ...
Covid Omicron: Time to consider mandatory jabs, EU chief says
EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron variant, says Ursula von der Leyen. from BBC News - World https://if...
Austria: Doctor fined for amputating wrong leg of patient
The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later. from BBC News - World https://ift...
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