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Miami building collapse: Two dead children found in rubble

Nearly 150 people are still missing after the collapse of the tower block near Miami last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UggWs0

Bill Cosby: The rise, fall and release of 'America's Dad'

Once a national treasure, the comedian was jailed for sexual assault but that conviction has now been overturned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ztwHPe

Finance ministry curbs spending by depts to help fight Covid

The finance ministry on Wednesday imposed spending checks on several departments, ranging from education and home to telecom and power, as part of a cash management exercise due to the “evolving” Covid-19 situation and the Centre’s cash management requirements. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dvDWK8 via IFTTT

Cops ask Twitter to take down child porn, give account details

Delhi Police on Wednesday sent an email to Twitter India asking them to take down all child pornographic content and share details of the Twitter accounts that had circulated such media on the microblogging site. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qCQjcF via IFTTT

Covid-19: Delta may be behind 100% of infections in MP in June

The Delta variant may have been responsible for nearly all Covid infections in Madhya Pradesh in June. That’s the indication from a genome sequencing report where every sample sent from MP last month was found to have been Delta — the mutation causing worldwide concern now. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qEuGZq via IFTTT

Drones spotted over defence areas in Jammu for third day in a row

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Average daily Covid vaccinations in June touched 40L

The average daily vaccination against Covid-19 increased to 40.3 lakh doses in June, driven by a jump since the Centre took over procurement and supplies of 75% of domestically produced jabs since June 21. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qOWk6t via IFTTT

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SC asks NDMA to fix ex gratia for Covid victims in 6 weeks

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the PM-led National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to quantify within six weeks the ex gratia amount to be paid to the families of nearly four lakh novel coronavirus victims and said the NDMA failed to discharge its statutory duty even though Covid-19 was declared a disaster under the Disaster Management Act a year ago. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3AfP1ZG via IFTTT

CJI: Polls no guarantee against tyranny of elected

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Wednesday said the right of people to change those in office through elections was no “guarantee against tyranny of the elected” and argued that democracy and its benefits could only be ensured by giving space to both “reasoned and unreasonable” public discourse.​ from Times of India https://ift.tt/3AhmG5i via IFTTT

Brazil suspends Bharat Biotech's Covaxin order for 20m doses

Brazil will suspend a $324-million contract for Covaxin from Bharat Biotech that has mired President Jair Bolsonaro in accusations of irregularities, the health minister said on Tuesday, even as the Indian drugmaker insisted that it has not received any advance payments. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3h3oVS6 via IFTTT

Small savings rates left unchanged

The government left small savings rates unchanged for the July-September quarter after an uproar over a sharp cut in April had forced it to reverse the decision. This is the fifth straight quarter where rates have been left unchanged, providing respite to middle class investors who park their savings in Public Provident Fund, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme and National Savings Certificate, among other instruments. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dObjZ5 via IFTTT

HC to accept affidavits of Mamata and law minister in Narada case

The Calcutta high court has agreed to take on record the reply affidavits filed by Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, law minister Moloy Ghatak and the state government in response to the CBI’s plea to transfer the Narada case outside the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hkL8tK via IFTTT

#MeToo: Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction overturned

Bill Cosby was freed from prison and returned home on Wednesday, less than two hours after Pennsylvania's highest court overturned his sexual assault conviction, saying he never should have faced charges after striking a non-prosecution deal with a previous district attorney more than 15 years ago. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hjxYgF via IFTTT

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Ex-US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld dead at 88

Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld, one of the main architects of the Iraq war, dies at 88 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dulkdD

Trudeau pays respects to Canada heatwave victims

Dozens have died as Canada sees a new record - 49.6C (121.3F) - for the third day in a row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w59Bsl

Obituary: Donald Rumsfeld

Ruthless, resilient and divisive - he served as Secretary of Defense twice in a career spanning decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AcXmxb

Former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88

Donald Rumsfeld, the two-time defense secretary and a one-time presidential candidate whose reputation as a skilled bureaucrat and visionary of a modern US military was soiled by the long and costly Iraq war, has died, his family said in a statement released Tuesday. He was 88. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3AfoifW via IFTTT

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Hong Kong: How life has changed under the national security law

Seven city residents tell the BBC how the new law has fundamentally changed their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h58eFX

Lady Boss documentary film "recasts Jackie Collins as feminist icon

Filmmaker Laura Fairrie wants to celebrate Collins' books about female sexual desire and freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sza7RE

Pinjra Tod: Women's rights activists finally free in India

Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita spent a year in prison, accused of 'masterminding' Delhi riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SAkgxw

Covaxin rolling data to start in July: WHO

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Parliamentary panel gives Twitter two days’ time

Taking umbrage at Twitter's decision to block the account of information technology minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Lok Sabha Secretariat on Tuesday sought a written explanation from the social media firm in two days on why it temporarily blocked the minister on its platform. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35YRfyv via IFTTT

In a first, 5 Indian pharma majors ally for Covid drug trials

In a first, five Indian pharma majors have joined hands to conduct phase-III clinical trials of investigational anti-viral drug Molnupiravir on mild Covid-19 patients. The companies include Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, Cipla Ltd, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qzK8pO via IFTTT

Afghanistan: US commander warns of possible civil war after withdrawal

The country could face "very hard times" after American troops withdraw, General Scott Miller says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jzm9Wa

Stocks dry up, vax drive in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka stalls

The nationwide Covid vaccination drive has been halted or severely slowed down in at least three states - Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka - as they have run out of stocks. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3y49cYE via IFTTT

Narada case: Calcutta high court order on Didi plea today

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Miami building collapse: Letter in April warned of worsening damage

Residents of an apartment block that collapsed last week were warned of worsening structural damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jzdpPQ

Euro 2020: Ukraine beat Sweden 2-1 to enter last 8

Artem Dovbyk's header in the 121st minute sent Ukraine through to a Euro 2020 quarter-final clash with England on Saturday as they beat Sweden 2-1 after extra time in Glasgow. Ukraine squeezed through to the last 16 despite taking just three points in the group stage, qualifying in part because Sweden beat Poland to top Group E ahead of Spain. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hkJOXH via IFTTT

'IT Rules make sense': Facebook backs new regulations

American internet giant Facebook has thrown its weight behind India's new IT Rules, and has said that they "make sense" while empowering users and limiting their abuse on social media, India MD Ajit Mohan has told TOI. The fresh affirmation comes months after the company termed the government's move to formulate policy and rules around content moderation as "a legitimate scrutiny", where it also emphasised that respect for Indian laws is "non-negotiable". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3w0iFyR via IFTTT

Brazil to suspend Covaxin deal as graft allegations probed

The deal to buy 20 million doses of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin shot has become a headache for Bolsonaro after whistleblowers went public with alleged irregularities. One health ministry official said he alerted the president about his concerns. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jsiJoo via IFTTT

'Covaxin booster dose can fight variant menace'

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Portugal's top art collector Joe Berardo arrested over fraud allegations

Millionaire Joe Berardo is accused of accumulating nearly €1bn in debts to three banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h5djhy

DCGI gives emergency use nod to Moderna’s vaccine

Indian pharma major Cipla will “facilitate” the import of Covid vaccines donated by US biotech major Moderna, possibly in the near future, under licence for restricted use by India’s drug regulator DCGI. In parallel, Cipla is also pursuing a separate tie-up with the US firm to undertake large-scale fill-and-finish, distribution and commercialisation of Moderna’s messenger or mRNA vaccines from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hgL7Hn via IFTTT

Govt sets max monthly limit for vaccine stock in pvt hospitals

Private hospitals have to place orders for vaccines on CoWin and cannot directly procure it from manufacturers, July 1 onwards. The Centre has also devised a formula to decide the 'maximum monthly limit' of stocks that a private vaccination centre can purchase to ensure a level-playing field. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3A5RRjX via IFTTT

Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Rebels build on capture of capital

Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after wresting the regional capital from government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3waa1O1

Portugal exempts under-18s from quarantine

But they must be travelling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian, say tourism authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3600puH

5,000-year-old man was 'oldest plague victim'

Scientists piece together clues from "patient zero", who likely caught the plague from a rodent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ud1hJI

Wimbledon 2021: Serena Williams retires injured against Aliaksandra Sasnovich

American great Serena Williams breaks down in tears as her latest attempt for an elusive record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title is cruelly ended by injury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tb9GgX

England reach Euro 2020 quarters to end Germany curse

Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane fired England into the Euro 2020 quarter-finals as they sealed a 2-0 win against Germany that ended decades of hurt at the hands of their bitter rivals on Tuesday. In the 55 years since England beat the Germans in the World Cup final, the Three Lions had endured a painful litany of defeats against Die Mannschaft when the stakes were highest. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3drIWj0 via IFTTT

Musk set to invest up to $30 billion in Starlink

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said Tuesday he plans to invest up to 30 billion dollars to develop his ambitious Starlink satellite internet service. Starlink plans to deploy thousands of low-orbit satellites to provide high-speed internet to isolated and poorly connected areas. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3y7sDQs via IFTTT

Elvis Costello defends Olivia Rodrigo over Brutal plagiarism claim

"It’s how rock and roll works," says Costello, after the pop star is accused of copying his music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35YNDN5

Canada Heatwave: Bears take a dip in record breaking temperatures

Three mischievous bears have a pool day as Canada reaches record breaking temperatures in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vYMO1v

South Africa's top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma

Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ta9C0Y

Hong Kong bans all incoming flights from UK over Covid concerns

The city is worried about the more infectious Delta strain and ranks Britain as a 'high risk' country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y26Vgp

Covid: Masks upgrade cuts infection risk, research finds

Wearing a high grade FFP3 mask can almost entirely protect health workers from Covid, research finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A5oFtg

US 'white supremacist' shoots two black bystanders

The gunman had drawn swastikas and described white people as "apex predators", say investigators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x3qd4Z

377: The British colonial law that left an anti-LGBTQ legacy in Asia

Created by the British, the 377 law has left a damaging legacy in former colonies, say activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35XX0MX

British Jews' fear and defiance amid record monthly anti-Semitism reports

Some 460 anti-Semitic incidents were reported to the Community Security Trust from 8 May to 7 June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ju8Tm1

Why small investors are piling into share-trading apps

A boom in cheaper trading is tempting some inexperienced investors to take big risks, warn experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3haLtiC

A Pride symbol vandalised in Canada's 'prettiest little town' 

A rainbow pedestrian crossing in Paris, Ontario was vandalised, and the town rallied to fix it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dmmpEa

UN human rights chief calls for reparations over racism

A report urges countries to "make amends" for racism against Africans and those of African descent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dnYPqR

Mexico marijuana: Top court decriminalises recreational use of cannabis

Adults will be able to cultivate and consume the drug, but smoking in public remains banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U4QyBc

Israeli minister's landmark visit to UAE signals deepening ties

Yair Lapid is the first Israeli minister to visit the Gulf state since they normalised relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UaOIi2

Picasso painting found in Athens years after gallery heist

Greek police say they have recovered two valuable pieces of art stolen more than nine years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vXklck

Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide

Amid a slow rollout, the government is pushing the West to make jabs more accessible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hjexEu

Inside India's deadly mucormycosis fungus epidemic

BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye visits a ward battling India's mucormycosis epidemic in the wake of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyNWex

The precarious life of a Gaza fisherman

Fishermen in Gaza eke out a precarious living amid restrictions over where they can cast their nets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UOtWW3

Australian farmer spreads joy with colourful rescue lambs

Australian farmer Tracey Kruger spreads joy with pictures of her rescue lambs in colourful outfits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ti1ATv

US judge throws out Facebook anti-trust lawsuits

The judge said lawsuits filed by the FTC and a group of states were vague or occurred too long ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y2TmgV

Bruno Candé: White man jailed for Portugal murder of black actor

Evaristo Marinho is sentenced to more than 22 years jail for the murder of Bruno Candé. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hei9b4

US Supreme Court declines transgender bathroom appeal in win for student

The order in favour of Gavin Grimm is seen as a significant win for LGBT student rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doXEqV

Kuwait arrests man who posted TikTok weather rant

The man is heard complaining about a dust storm and swearing in the online clip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4WsBc

Tigray conflict: Unilateral ceasefire declared - state TV

State TV announces a ceasefire as rebels move back to take control after eight months of fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qB4oHB

Miami building collapse: Rescuers search air pockets

More than 150 people remain missing, five days after the Florida apartment block collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A6oq0V

Lázaro Barbosa: Brazil murder suspect dies in police shootout

After a 20-day manhunt, Lázaro Barbosa, who is suspected of killing a family of four, is shot dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h3w1pu

Mixing Covid vaccines gives good protection, study suggests

Any combination of Pfizer or AstraZeneca for first and second doses works, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gYmhNt

North Korea: Citizens ‘worried’ by Kim Jong-un weight loss

State media air unprecedented footage of one citizen expressing concern for the leader's weight loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dmbASO

Fortune found in trinket left on pavement in southern France

A man in south-western France discovers €85,000 (£73,000) in cash inside an elephant-shaped trinket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jlREDb

Sri Lanka v England: Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella sent home from tour

Three Sri Lanka players are sent home from their tour of England for breaching bio-secure protocols. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h2xQDr

France elections: Tough lessons for presidential rivals

Fragmented politics and voter apathy: France's regional elections are troubling for party leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gX7ann

Australia lockdown: Nude sunbathers fined for breaching Sydney Covid rules

They were fined for breaking rules banning those in greater Sydney from travelling outside the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyPFk0

India Covid: Covishield not eligible for EU travel pass

The EU-wide travel pass, known as a digital Covid certificate, allows tourists into member states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gZinUo

BET Awards: Black women in music, film and sports celebrated

Queen Latifah won a lifetime achievement award at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) ceremony in LA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZ8dL0

Canada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles

Lytton in British Columbia breaks an 84-year-old record, as the US Pacific north-west also sizzles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qzheq2

Hong Kong pro-democracy media buckles under China pressure

A journalist's arrest and changes at a pro-democracy website show 'chilling' impact on media freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hgGbCp

Cardi B reveals pregnancy at BET Awards

The star announced she was expecting her second child as she picked up two awards for rap anthem WAP. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UztBWX

US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria target Iran-backed militia

Strikes against an Iran-backed militia came in response to drone attacks on US forces, the US says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qwJWYv

'Black rainstorm' warning suspends Hong Kong trading

It is the city's first 'black rainstorm' warning of 2021 with more than 70mm of rain forecast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w2UL5H

Outbreaks emerge across Australia in 'new phase' of pandemic

For the first time in a year, Australia is battling outbreaks in different parts of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXtHWJ

Wuhan lab-leak theory fuels Trump comeback rally

Supporters say the former president was "dead on", as the theory about the origins of Covid gains respectability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWQZ9A

Climate change: Why action still ignites debate in Australia

Climate change has ended political careers in Australia and action over it remains widely debated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dkhB1Y

Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria

The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZ81tv

Papua's sacred forest for women only

For generations women have gathered clams and shared stories in a forest that is now threatened by pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A4Gl8o

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Fox News Breaking News Alert MIDEAST CHAOS: US launches airstrikes against Iran-backed militias under cover of darkness 06/27/21 4:40 PM

Palestinian protests: Crowds clash with police after death of activist

Protests took place in Ramallah after the death of an activist and critic of the Palestinian Authority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UbiFyQ

France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states - poll

Marine Le Pen's National Rally had hoped to win a regional powerbase ahead of next year's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnXEeD

Florida building collapse: More than 150 missing, nine dead

Days into the search for survivors in Florida, 150 people remain missing, with nine confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qspXtO

Tour de France: Police seek spectator after crash

A spectator holding a sign causes a multi-rider pile-up during the first stage of the race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tb2wsW

Somalia's Puntland region executes 21 al-Shabab fighters

It may be the highest number of members of the group sentenced to death in the semi-autonomous state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWvM5f

Pet lion confiscated in Cambodia after TikTok videos

The 18-month-old animal, weighing 70kg, is discovered at a villa in the capital Phnom Penh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U46pjp

US heatwave: Pacific Northwest sees record temperatures

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hb9NRt

Sudan agrees to hand over Darfur war crimes accused

The decision to surrender ex-officials to The Hague comes after a visit from the ICC's top prosecutor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dfhu80

Johnson & Johnson to pay $230m to settle opioid claim

Drugs firm to pay to settle claims it fuelled opioid painkiller addiction crisis in New York State. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xUN3fe

Ready to party? Ibiza's dance experiment

Key workers were able to dance in Ibiza's nightclubs this weekend, to test if they can reopen safely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U4ecOm

Florida building collapse: Fifth body found in survivor hunt

It comes after a 2018 report highlighting a "major error" in the building's design was made public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gYeoaL

More churches burn down on Canada indigenous land

In total four Catholic churches have burned down in western Canada over the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Sg27F

A billion new trees might not turn Ukraine green

The country's ambitious target to improve the environment could actually harm biodiversity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w2frdY

Pride month: Five stories from around the world

From Canada to Uganda, people are celebrating Pride, both as a protest for LGBT rights and as a party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qtIBBx

Khurshedben Naoroji: The singer who preached nonviolence to bandits

Khurshedben Naoroji gave up her singing career to preach nonviolence to bandits in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Z8ekc

Jack Savoretti takes us on a guided tour of his new musical genre, Europiana

The star says he's created a new style of music on his seventh album. Find out what that means... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djlDYv

China's changes through one man's lens

Yan Zhigang has spent four decades photographing the streets, and the people, of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZHevB

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH LIVE: Authorities give new update in Miami condo collapse as death toll rises to 5 06/26/21 3:54 PM

Colombia offers reward after presidential helicopter shooting

President Iván Duque's helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jdCobv

Germany knife attack: Three killed were all women

The suspect has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of grievous bodily harm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35SY18W

Turkey LGBT: Police use force to break up Gay Pride rally in Istanbul

Police in riot gear used tear gas to disperse people at a banned Pride march in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UFOX5c

Hot air balloon crash kills four in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The balloon is reported to have hit a power line, before the basket detached and fell to the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gVyOkM

LAX: Man jumps from plane after trying to access cockpit

The man, who fled via the emergency slide, was detained on the taxiway at Los Angeles Airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y9KNB9

'We got justice, but not enough justice'

People in Minneapolis reacted to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qoCpLi

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH LIVE: Miami officials give update as search for condo collapse survivors enters third day 06/26/21 7:49 AM

Florida building collapse: Report from 2018 warned of 'major damage'

A 2018 survey flagged "major structural damage" to the complex which collapsed on Thursday near Miami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35V7TPO

ICYMI: Spider-Man meets the Pope

A nuisance bear, overheated otters and a special guest for the Pope, some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xVQeU1

Covid: Australia extends Sydney lockdown as Delta outbreak grows

Australia's biggest city and surrounding areas enter a two-week lockdown following a jump in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UHCQob

Miami building collapse: Demands for answers grow

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says families "have a right to know" how the building collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyutL2

Kamala Harris visits US border amid migrant crisis

The US vice-president appeals for an end to "finger-pointing" amid a bipartisan backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35UVrPO

Afghanistan: Biden says Afghans must decide their own future

President Joe Biden pledges continued US support for Afghanistan despite the troop withdrawal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qq38Hn

Duminda Silva: Anger as Sri Lanka frees politician sentenced for murder

The UN condemns the decision to pardon Duminda Silva, convicted for the murder of a rival politician. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jfss19

Colombia President Iván Duque's helicopter hit by gunfire

Iván Duque says his aircraft was shot while he was flying near the border with Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dg167g

Ros Atkins On…Why the Olympics is going ahead

Ros Atkins examines the decision to hold the Tokyo Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h58Fic

Russia's Euro 2020 Covid dilemma

Russia is hosting Euro 2020 matches but the alarm is being sounded about a new wave of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T7sMEv

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Fox News Poll: Voters say IRS, Facebook have too much power 06/25/21 3:06 PM

George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin sentenced to over 22 years

Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of killing Mr Floyd, whose death sparked global protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZYap1

UFO report: US 'has no explanation' for sightings

A Pentagon report says it can only explain one of 144 sightings made by the US military since 2004. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x1blUI

Czech Republic: Tornado fells trees then smashes eyewitness's window

Video shows the tornado tearing through part of the Czech Republic and the devastation left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jfEOGI

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Derek Chauvin sentencing: Ex-Minneapolis cop sentenced to 22.5 years in prison in murder of George Floyd 06/25/21 1:05 PM

Germany passes new citizenship law for descendants of Nazi victims

The move closes loopholes that denied citizenship to some whose ancestors had fled persecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SuK1iQ

German knife attack: Several dead and wounded in Würzburg

A man is arrested after the attack in the city of Würzburg, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zWAG49

UFO Pentagon report: Do Americans believe something's out there?

A highly anticipated US government report on UFOs is due to be released before the end of June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gXoJny

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH LIVE: Former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin to be sentenced in George Floyd's murder 06/25/21 11:32 AM

Miami building collapse: Fearful relatives hunt news of missing

Details emerge of the scores unaccounted for in the Florida building collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SqgW86

France's young voters turned off by key regional election

Abstention rates were very high in the first round, so what will happen in Sunday's run-offs? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8dDe0

Miami building collapse: Firefighters search rubble

Firefighters are scouring what was once the basement for any survivors of the Surfside apartment tower collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T8whuh

Coronavirus: Israel reimposes masks amid new virus fears

It comes just days after the last restriction was lifted, as concerns grow over a spate of cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dcseUM

Amazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews

UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbvNOI

Britney Spears wants her conservatorship to end: What happens next?

As lawyers analyse the latest developments, the singer apologises for keeping fans in the dark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T89vmh

Roman Protasevich: Belarus jet drama dissident moved to house arrest

Opposition journalist Roman Protasevich was seized from a Ryanair plane with his girlfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UDrCRC

Miami building collapse: Rescuers listen for signs of life in rubble

Rescuers search for survivors with 99 unaccounted for after the collapse of the 12-storey complex. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vPccqk

Covid: Sydney city centre and beach suburbs to enter lockdown

Central areas of Australia's largest city will go into a week-long lockdown to contain a rise in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qpoWTh

Gibraltar votes to ease tough abortion laws

Referendum results show support for lifting the rules, which are some of the harshest in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h7fTlV

Nicaragua's fragile leader and his ruthless crackdown on rivals

Critics say the arrests of presidential hopefuls in Nicaragua reflect President Ortega's insecurity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZ5ez0

India's opinionated feminist and her viral wedding ad

The BBC speaks to those behind an Indian matrimonial ad seeking a "non-farting, non-burping, rich man". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U2qtCV

Biden backs bumper economic stimulus bill - with big caveat

The president says he will only sign it if Democrats can pass a separate, far bigger budget bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dbj9eU

Child labour in Uganda: The hidden costs of Covid

When all Uganda's schools closed due to the pandemic, nine-year-old Teddy joined her mother mining for gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaRVIZ

Canadian report slams 'reckless' Iran for downing of flight PS752

Canada found no evidence the tragedy was premeditated but called out Iran's "recklessness". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wU73yE

BBC appeals to UN over Iran's harassment of Persian service staff

Iran has previously denied intimidating staff at the Persian service, an outlet it has banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xS2tkw

Why New York Pride parade has barred uniformed police officers

Pride organisers have barred uniformed police officers from participating until 2025. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d80u3u

Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 June 2021

A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U198Kq

Tour champion Tadej Pogacar supporting cycling's next generation

Tadej Pogacar was the youngest winner of the Tour de France since 1904 when he won last year's race aged 21. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dcyhZs

Czech Republic: Powerful tornado sweeps through villages

As many as 150 people are reportedly injured, with the worst-hit areas looking like a war zone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hj7OuD

New type of ancient human discovered in Israel

Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daLqSQ

Sea lion opens gate to crash fisherman's interview about a 'plague of sea lions'

A sea lion was caught on camera crashing an interview with a fisherman about a "plague of sea lions". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xHJ9q2

Dutch PM Rutte: No place in EU for Hungary with anti-LGBT law

Mark Rutte's comments came at the start of an EU summit as several leaders criticised Hungary's law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jcqvCK

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Canada: Hundreds of unmarked graves found at indigenous school

It is the most significant such discovery to date, a First Nation group in Saskatchewan says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jdgzbZ

Benigno Aquino III: The quiet son of Philippine democracy icons

The former Philippine president known as "Noynoy" and scion of the Aquino family has died aged 61. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j8YAUg

Apple Daily: Hong Kong bids emotional farewell to pro-democracy paper

Pro-democracy paper Apple Daily published its final edition amid moving support from locals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3db41Ov

Athens priest arrested for acid attack on bishops

The suspect was allegedly caught with cocaine and threw acid during his disciplinary hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xMZLwt

River Nile dam: Egypt new African allies

Recent years have seen a dramatic re-engagement with Africa, especially the Nile Basin countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vMnoEd

US crime: Is America seeing a surge in violence?

As President Biden launches a renewed effort to tackle violent crime, we've looked at trends in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wQxAwM

Gold rush fuels armed violence in Brazilian Amazon

Illegal miners are accused of targeting indigenous communities, as violence in the rainforest rises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T11cbR

James Bond's French haunts give licence to thrill

Agent 007's famous hangouts in France still exist - so what are they like now? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dazmRp

Covid third wave: Can India prevent it?

Experts say a third wave is inevitable but its impact can be limited with timely decisions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UxuWO9

Brazil's environment minister quits amid illegal logging investigation

Environment minister Ricardo Salles denies taking part in a timber-trafficking scheme in the Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h1wffI

Why has the Hoover Dam hit an historically low water level?

The largest US reservoir fell to its lowest level in history, threatening water and power supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TWfH10

Ros Atkins looks at the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily

Ros Atkins looks at the events that led to the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qlw6YM

Nigeria child abduction: Kidnappers demand millions for a child's life

Kidnappers have seized more than 1,000 students and staff in raids on schools in northern Nigeria since December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gRm0fb

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Britney Spears speaks out against conservatorship at hearing

"I just want my life back," the US pop star says in a rare public testimony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xRqCHZ

Biden unveils strategy to combat US crime wave

Mr Biden's plan comes as gun sales and homicides have spiked around the country this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xRnHz1

HMS Defender: What will be the fallout from Black Sea incident?

BBC's Frank Gardner looks at what impact the Russia-UK confrontation off Crimea might have for global security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35NaYBk

Russian jets and ships shadow British warship

BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Beale reports from the deck of HMS Defender in the Black Sea as it was harassed by Russia's military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qjS7Y9

John McAfee: Anti-virus creator found dead in prison cell

The software mogul is found dead hours after a Spanish court allowed his extradition to the US on tax charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xIO9e3

Euro 2020: Fans make pro-LGBT protest at Germany-Hungary football game

Rainbow flags were flown at the match, after Uefa banned the arena from lighting up in the colours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Lu3ng

Italian PM rebuffs Vatican protest over proposed homophobia law

Mario Draghi has rebuffed the Vatican after it issued a protest over a bill on gay and other rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TXOL0G

Eight on trial for burglaries on Paris celebrities

The gang is suspected of targeting the Paris homes of stars including footballer Thiago Silva. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wQflaP

Hungary PM 'scraps Euros visit' amid German LGBT row with Uefa

The decision comes amid anger that Uefa will not allow the Munich stadium to light up in rainbow colours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j45olZ

Mexico prison: Six killed in fight between rival gangs

Security forces say they have regained control of the prison in Tabasco following the deadly fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d5Nnjv

New York mayoral election: Yang out as ex-police officer leads primary

The winning Democratic candidate is likely to become the city's next mayor in a November vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNxiAY

Giant panda gives birth to twins at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo

The cubs, which have not yet been named, are the first ever twins to be born at the zoo in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zNmBWF

Chris Brown accused of hitting woman in LA

Police will now consider whether to bring any charges against the R&B star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j8XDeq

The Nigerian priest saving Igbo deities from the bonfires

Reverend Paul Obayi preserves artefacts burnt by preachers who see them as symbols of idolatry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j48kiz

Apple Daily: Hong Kong pro-democracy paper announces closure

It comes days after the publication's offices were raided and company-linked assets frozen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ulz03O

Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained

The ongoing arrangement has sparked a public backlash from fans who support the #FreeBritney movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E2brVv

Covid: Sydney faces new restrictions as cluster grows

Australia's largest city sees its worst outbreak this year as a cluster infected with the Delta strain grows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xMYllw

Hong Kong's first trial under national security law starts without jury

Tong Ying-kit could be convicted to life in prison in the controversial trial without jury from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d2hYhS

Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley to bar unvaccinated staff

Last week, Morgan Stanley's chief executive told workers 'if you can eat out, you can go to the office'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7n38r

'Heartbreaking' conditions in US migrant child camp

An investigation by the BBC has uncovered alarming conditions at a child migrant camp in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gPzcRI

US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites

The US Department of Justice says a total of 36 websites were seized on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d1owNp

‘Heartless’ Queensland bars US couple from seeing dying father

A US couple make a desperate plea after being denied quarantine exemption in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xKxHtS

Elephants' 500km-trek across China baffles scientists

Scientists are surprised by how far they've gone and say they're displaying other unusual behaviours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35KtFWd

'The risk you run': Colombia's women protesters on sexual violence

Women taking part in Colombia's anti-government protests speak out about the harassment they face. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xIV7j3

Hungary's anti-gay law threatens programming of TV favourites

International condemnation grows towards a Hungarian law banning depiction of homosexuality to under-18s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35YVV7T

Education interrupted: Kashmir students climb mountain to cross digital divide

Students in a remote village in the Himalayas struggle to access the internet in order to take classes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qhu0cz

Senate Republicans block Democrats' election bill

The legislation - which sought to make it easier for Americans to vote by post - fails in the Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xEgvG4

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Millions become millionaires in Covid pandemic

Soaring stock markets and property prices help boost the wealth of the wealthy, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wQGM3Z

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy fighting reported

Rebel forces claim to have seized several towns, which the army has dismissed as "fake news". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35QZNY9

Myanmar army clashes with anti-junta militia in major city

Four members of the opposition militia are reported dead in the first such clashes in a major city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xMzz5n

US could slow Afghanistan withdrawal amid Taliban gains

The Pentagon says September is still its withdrawal target as the Taliban seizes land and weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sg8FU6

Billie Eilish sorry for mouthing anti-Asian slur in resurfaced video

The singer said she's "appalled" by a clip which has been shared recently on TikTok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qoTo04

Singaporean who tortured and killed Myanmar maid gets 30 years in jail

The 24-year old maid from Myanmar was tortured and starved before her death in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wP94fg

Australian mouse plague: Thousands of inmates moved from infested jail

Hundreds of inmates are relocated as New South Wales grapples with exploding numbers of mice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gSo6dv

Canada: Fire destroys two Catholic churches on indigenous land

Police are treating the two blazes in the western province of British Columbia as suspicious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Upyx0G

China tells banks to stop supporting cryptocurrency

The latest crackdown on cryptocurrency comes days after China stopped Bitcoin mining in Sichuan province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gVPJ5m

Covid vaccine: Why are Australians cancelling AstraZeneca jabs?

Doctors fear rising concern fuelled by the government's change in advice may slow down vaccinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gWKCSJ

Cambodia charges environment activists with insulting the king

Accused of insulting the king, the environment activists face up to 10 years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SWlSlj

New York mayoral election: What voters want from a new mayor

Learn what's at stake as voters head to the polls to choose a new leader for New York City. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zN0QWU

Great Barrier Reef should be listed as 'in danger', Unesco says

The Australian government says it is "stunned" by the UN body's recommendation and will oppose it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xDZ9Jr

Nicaragua political arrests lead Argentina and Mexico to recall envoys

Argentina and Mexico recall ambassadors for talks after a fifth presidential hopeful is detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xCwhl4

NFL: Carl Nassib becomes first active player to come out as gay

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib becomes the first active NFL player to come out as gay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xGgQs8

A fake wedding, and a $250,000 scam - 'I was such an idiot'

How a British man's dreams of a future with his Ukrainian fiancee ended in financial disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xHzOi6

Tokyo 2020: Does Japan have Covid under control?

With the Olympics starting in July, what is happening with coronavirus in Japan? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gR06HM

India economy: Seven years of Modi in seven charts

Covid battered an already sluggish economy, weakened by poor growth, job losses and stagnant exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xD8PnE

Eva Schloss: 'Why I took Austrian citizenship aged 92'

Eva Schloss has accepted Austrian citizenship, more than 80 years after she fled the country. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zDCbnE

How farmers and scientists strive for more flavour

By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TQ5wLd

Covid sweeps India's Buddhist monasteries

Monasteries in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim have been especially vulnerable to the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qnaKKD

Covid: Vaccines running out in poorer nations, WHO says

There are chronic shortages in some nations where Covid infections are surging, a key official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35HdF7n

China fails to meet promises on missing Xinjiang children

China made a public pledge to help find Kalbinur Tursan's children but she may never see them again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vGnf5b

US Supreme Court sides with college athletes against NCAA

The country's top court examined whether caps on benefits to student athletes violated federal law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gTAlGE

India Covid vaccination: New policy to speed up delivery

PM Modi praises its strong start but will the new vaccine rollout plan will have a long term impact? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zewVGM

Iran nuclear deal: President-elect Raisi issues warning over talks

Ebrahim Raisi promises he will not allow negotiations on reviving a 2015 deal to be dragged out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xBmvQ3

Princess Latifa: Photo appears to show Dubai ruler's daughter in Spain

An Instagram image allegedly shows the daughter of the ruler of Dubai on "holiday" in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35DthZA

Valerie Bacot: French woman goes on trial for murder of abuser

A petition is calling for Valerie Bacot's release, despite her admitting the killing in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0Bon5

Pakistani lawyer who represented Asia Bibi says he faces threats to his life

Saif ul Malook, who represented Asia Bibi and overturned blasphemy cases, describes death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gTeP57

Swedish government toppled in no confidence vote

Prime Minister Stefan Lofven loses the vote following a dispute over rent controls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcvkxj

Tokyo 2020: Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Olympic venues

Up to 10,000 Japanese fans - or 50% capacity - will be permitted at venues at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, despite warnings from health bosses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iXC4O4

Ethiopia elections 2021: Abiy Ahmed faces first vote amid conflict

Abiy Ahmed is hoping to secure a popular mandate, but polls are not being held in war-torn Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wWuC9K

Laurel Hubbard: First transgender athlete to compete at Olympics

NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is headed for Tokyo but critics say she has an unfair advantage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TMThPy

International Day of Yoga: Muted celebrations due to Covid-19

Ministers urge people to follow yoga but ask them to avoid big gatherings to mark the day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TOqSc3

Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper could 'shut within days', says adviser

It comes after 500 officers raided the paper and froze HK$18m worth of assets linked to the company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xtgKE2

Barnaby Joyce to return as Australia deputy PM after party revolt

Barnaby Joyce's return as deputy prime minister could impact Australia's climate change policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZn922

Armenia election: PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory

The snap election was called in the wake of the country's defeat in a conflict with Azerbaijan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cYVtdD

France regional election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground - exit poll

Early results indicate Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen's parties have failed to make ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gHTPiH

Usain Bolt welcomes newborn twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo

The Olympic champion and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett announced the births on Instagram. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TPBKGq

North Korea's attempted $1bn bank hack

In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wMfOup

Joe Biden: My surprise claim to be the US president's English cousin

Paul Harris has records that show a link to the president via recently discovered English ancestors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UnBper

French court dog helps soothe anxious victims of crime

How one Labrador has helped the victims of violent crime in southern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SN2irL

Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopia's electoral board chairperson

Birtukan Mideksa, a former opposition leader who went into exile in the US, says "shortfalls are inevitable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ql8P9y

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South Korea: Swapping Seoul megacity isolation for village life

Some South Korean families are abandoning Seoul and swapping megacity isolation for rural village life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xymUTi

US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Full Ship Shock Trial'

The US Navy conducted a 'Full Ship Shock Trial' against its aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cU3W1w

South Africa announces gems found are not diamonds

Thousands of people rushed to KwaHlathi village after a man found what turns out to be quartz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xzfJKt

One dead after driver crashes into Florida Pride parade

As yet the motive of the driver - who hit two people at the Fort Lauderdale event - is unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wKJPL1

Alabama storm: Nine children and one adult killed in crash

The victims include eight children from a local foster home, and a father and his baby daughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gNav7d

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Iran nuclear deal: Israel attacks Iran as talks progress

Israel attacks Iran as world powers continue talks on reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcZEYr

Message in a bottle from 2018 found after Atlantic voyage

The note was found on a Portuguese island, three years after it was sent by a teenager from the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ScE9uj

Deputy PM defends timing of Irish unity comments

The Irish deputy PM says for some it will "always be the wrong time" to talk about Irish unification. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iRtssd

Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan

The Ugandan was part of a nine-member squad which were fully vaccinated, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zHyRrC

Belgium: Body of fugitive far-right soldier found

The shooting instructor went missing in May after taking weapons from a base, sparking a huge manhunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUM4HR

Trans US veterans to be offered gender surgery for first time

Veterans Affairs officials announce they will cover surgery for trans veterans for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wMyqKP

Tokyo Olympics: Inside the athletes' village

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a look at how the athletes' village hopes to mitigate the risk of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cV7wIZ

Thelma & Louise stars recall male backlash to film 30 years on

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon reflect on the role of women in film at an anniversary screening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cWWT8l

In pictures: 1,000 Dreams to mark World Refugee Day

Refugees across Europe set out to record the lives of those who have also fled persecution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGEd4w

'War on Terror': Are big military deployments over?

Twenty years on from the "War on Terror", is it the end of big military deployments to warzones? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wN3Rok

K-wave: How fans are supporting their favourite idols

From buying billboard space to food trucks, here's how fans of Korean pop culture support their idols. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGGlJy

Ethiopia elections: The misinformation circulating online

As Ethiopians prepare to go to the polls, false and misleading content has been spreading online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TOR2uW

Troubled US teens left traumatised by tough love camps

Paris Hilton is among thousands who allege abuse at programmes aimed at reforming US teenagers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBFDPM

Antwerp: Five construction workers killed in school building site collapse

All of the victims were construction workers who had been building the new primary school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gIS30W

'World's oldest' alligator Muja celebrates 85th birthday at Belgrade Zoo

From surviving World War Two to becoming a hit on TikTok, Belgrade Zoo star Muja has been through a lot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TPDbEY

Iran election: Israel voices 'grave concern' over Ebrahim Raisi

Israel says Ebrahim Raisi has nuclear ambitions and is Iran's most extremist president yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SKQwy5

Arizona police shoot driver who crashed into charity bike ride

Six cyclists and the suspect are critically injured after the incident at a charity bike ride. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iTIu0D

Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation

Experts warn the outbreak could worsen amid a slow vaccination programme and the start of winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gLCJiH

Iran election: Wariness and welcome for Ebrahim Raisi

Ebrahim Raisi's win in the country's presidential election has prompted mixed reactions across the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Au2CI

Mike Pence: Hecklers brand ex-VP 'traitor' at conservative conference

Mike Pence draws jeers, apparently for his refusal to overturn the results of the 2020 election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8TRDt

Paris police search for two e-scooter riders after pedestrian killed

Two women on an electric scooter hit a pedestrian and did not stop to provide help, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j0QpZM

Joe and Jill Biden announce death of 'beloved' dog Champ

Champ, a German Shepherd, had been with the couple for 13 years and lived at the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gLBBNv

Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path

The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vGQbd5

Man loses hand in clashes at banned France rave

Five police officers were hurt as police tried to break up the party in the Brittany region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCKkXA

Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off

Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iNVJzQ

Valuable 350-year-old oil paintings found in skip

German police say the gold-framed artworks had been dumped at a motorway rest stop in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCg3rU

Why Ethiopia’s 'alphabet generation' feel betrayed by Abiy

PM Abiy Ahmed swept to power after mass protests, but his Oromo community still feel like outsiders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SaHpGJ

Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to win in first round

Vote-counting shows Ebrahim Raisi - Iran's top judge - has so far received 62% of the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SNqLNF

Australia takes wine dispute with China to WTO

China accuses Australia of an illegal trade practice, but Australia believes the motive is political. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wIE00J

Milkha Singh: India's 'Flying Sikh' dies from Covid

The country's most famous athlete ran for his life as a child and then ran to win medals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFrHCz

Myanmar coup: UN calls for arms embargo against military

In a rare move, the UN condemns the overthrowing of Aung San Suu Kyi and calls for an arms embargo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35AfcvZ

Myanmar: Who are the ethnic armies training protesters?

Many protesters are being trained by ethnic armed groups - can they eventually topple the junta? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vEr4HS

Life in lockdown: The pandemic through our eyes

From freshman college to new life and loss, three young photographers document their pandemic year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uj8p7C

North Korea: Why doesn't it have enough food this year?

The country's leader Kim Jong-un has warned of shortages - what do we know about the food situation? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SaGYw5

France's Le Pen on track for regional power with an eye on presidency

France's far-right National Rally party looks set to top Sunday's first round regional vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vCV9HR

Armenia's war defeat prompts bitter vote on rebuilding country

After a fierce campaign, the election will decide the country's post-war future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wHotya

Lisbon gave protesters' data to foreign embassies

Data was illegally shared in 52 cases in 2018-19, with reports citing embassies of China and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9BpKN

Abortion rights: US Catholic bishops face clash with Biden

US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gANWnt

California heatwave: State declares state of emergency

Parts of the US south-west report dangerously high temperatures, with excessive heat warnings in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wCLEK7

Alieu Kosiah: Liberian convicted of war crimes in Swiss court

Alieu Kosiah is the first Liberian to be convicted for acts committed during the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q7Gfbw

Alex Harvill: US daredevil dies during world record attempt

Alex Harvill died trying to break the record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump in Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gy4LPU

Scarlett Johansson criticises Black Widow's 'hyper-sexualisation' in Iron Man 2

Scarlett Johansson says her character was treated like "a possession or a thing" in Iron Man 2. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iSliQm

Ethiopia election: A sham or democratic rebirth?

Why the stakes are so high in the nation's first attempt at free and fair elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8KYtE

Gaza fire balloons draw renewed Israel air strikes

Arson attacks and retaliatory air strikes put further strain on a fragile ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gBitBt

Record number of displaced people despite Covid: UN refugee agency

Some 82 million people have been forcibly displaced, more than 1% of the world's population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQhTkX

TikTok owner ByteDance sees its earnings double in 2020

China's biggest technology companies have been coming under increasing scrutiny both at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iMFove

Giant rhino fossils in China show new species was 'taller than giraffe'

The Paraceratherium linxiaense was taller than a giraffe and weighed as much as four large African elephants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35AIcng

Kim Jong-un prepares for 'dialogue and confrontation' with the US

Mr Kim's comments are one of the first signs that North Korea could be open to talks with the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQsLzq

US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against chocolate firms

In their lawsuit, a group of men say they were forced to work on cocoa firms in Ivory Coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zug96V

Iranians vote in presidential election marred by disqualification row

All but one of the four candidates to succeed Hassan Rouhani are regarded as hardliners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGTimI

US couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters plead guilty

"I'd do it again," vows Mark McCloskey outside court as he and his wife walk free with a fine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zCDbbw

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History is inescapable to Americans and visitors alike but now it's become more contested than ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cQDO7Q

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The countries that were best at keeping Covid at bay are now struggling with their exit strategies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8KtzM

Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 June 2021

A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gKYC1J

Iran: How a unique system runs the country

Iran is choosing a new president, part of a unique system of how the country is ruled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvoBTv

Alarming Covid surge cools Russia’s football fever

Despite being one of the first countries to develop a jab, Covid cases are sharply rising in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35tpvC6

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Ghurkas living in a remote part of Nepal say they're struggling to access life-saving treatment for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3mCRQ

Why US millennials are quitting big cities

Remote workers are freer than ever to relocate, especially when smaller cities dangle incentives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iQg9bA

Pornhub videos: Women sue, alleging lack of consent

More than 30 women say private or non-consensual videos of them were uploaded to the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TLi0Uc

Juneteenth: What is the newest US holiday and how is it celebrated?

The commemoration of the last enslaved black American being freed is now an official US holiday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TEgJyo

David Bowie painting bought for $5 expected to fetch thousands

A painting by musician David Bowie found at a Canadian dump is set to be auctioned for thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vADFMi

Biden lashes out at CNN reporter

The president snaps at a female correspondent before apologising later on for being "a wise guy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gwLT3R

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Multiple airlines and Australian banks suffer an online outage with websites and apps unavailable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cNCdPU

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World Bank rejects El Salvador request for Bitcoin help

This month the country announced plans to become the first nation to make the cryptocurrency legal tender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wC0PmE

Kim Jong-un admits to 'tense' food situation in North Korea

He told the ruling party that the coronavirus pandemic and a series of storms had led to bad harvests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35vCTW8

Why what's happening in Ethiopia matters for Africa

Famine conditions and insecurity in Tigray as well as upcoming elections affect the future of Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S2ll0L

Apple Daily: Hong Kong police arrest editor, four other executives

Apple Daily is often critical of Hong Kong and the mainland Chinese leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xjIOts

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An overpass collapse killed 26 and has put pressure on leading Mexican politicians and businessmen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vvtY1B

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Plans to tackle ransomware hackers starts on shaky ground with a disagreement over who is responsible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJLyft

Australia's growing thirst for alcohol-free wine and beer

Demand for non-alcoholic drinks "explodes" as more Australians rethink their drinking habits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vyssM2

Tigray war: Walking three days to find a hospital

People's lives in northern Ethiopia are in tatters as they deal with famine in the ruins of a war zone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iN4zh6

Turow: Vast Polish coal mine infuriates the neighbours

The EU's top court has ordered Poland to halt mining at Turow, which affects water levels across the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xwCrDh

Why the cruise industry is still navigating choppy waters

The global cruise line industry is hoping to now recover from the pandemic, but problems remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cN1ppW

Covid causes new environmental dilemma for India’s Ganges River

Hundreds of bodies have been buried in shallow graves along the banks of the already-polluted Ganges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TxLULL

Botswana diamond could be world's third largest

The "rare and extraordinary" gem weighs 1,098 carats and was unveiled by diamond firm, Debswana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvfemH

Africa's Covid patients 'dying from lack of oxygen'

Health agencies and medics tells the BBC of a growing crisis facing low-income African nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xrtw62

Iran's presidential election: Four claims fact-checked

TV debate topics included censorship, Iran's economic performance and political prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xshNUy

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President Joe Biden and President Vladimir Putin hold their first talks since Mr Biden took office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wxyEoT

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Russian President Vladimir Putin responds to US President Joe Biden's calls for "stable and predictable" relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zz6tIk

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Myanmar village of Kin Ma burns down after clashes

The military blames "terrorists" for the incident but locals tell the BBC troops are to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vweMBp

Shenzhou-12: China to launch first crew to new space station

Three astronauts are set to blast off on China's longest ever human spaceflight mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJCiYL

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The US and Russia agree to nuclear arms control talks but progress at the Geneva summit is limited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vtQFmH

Spanish man jailed for killing and eating his mother

The 28-year-old was arrested after body parts of his mother were found scattered in her Madrid flat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xkSUKo

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The first meeting between the leaders comes as relations between the US and Russia are at rock bottom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gtGJ8x

Euro 2020 - France 1-0 Germany: Several in hospital after parachute protest

Several people have been taken to hospital to receive treatment on injuries caused by a protester who parachuted into the stadium during France's win over Germany, say Uefa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3grh0gX

Peru: Leftist Castillo wins popular vote in presidential race

Mr Castillo secured just over 50% of all votes, but faces legal battles with rival Keiko Fujimori. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3grloMY

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Millions of spiders fleeing floodwaters have created huge webs as they try to reach higher ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wuchk9

Brexit: Can the UK and the EU reach a deal on Northern Ireland?

How might the UK and EU compromise on the Northern Ireland protocol? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gyx0Ni

California's drought may have solved plane crash mystery

An underwater survey company may have found evidence of a plane crash from decades ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vnzbbO

Taiwan reports 'record number' of Chinese jets in its air defence zone

The mission comes after Nato and the G7 pointed to China's military threat and human rights record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RYtfZ4

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Three prominent Europeans assess how Joe Biden's talks with European leaders have gone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xrAUOS

Tracking change in Ethiopia and the challenges ahead

The BBC charts the dramatic changes and challenges facing the country as it goes to the polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Dz5CB

US Senate votes to make Juneteenth a holiday

Democratic and Republican senators hail the rare bipartisan measure in the evenly split chamber. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zwokiP

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Airbnb reportedly pays tourist $7m after rape

According to reports in Bloomberg, the company paid an Australian traveller after a 2016 attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iGIi4J

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Israel strikes in Gaza after arson attacks

It is the first major flare-up since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TBG4ZW

Drone cameras record social lives of killer whales

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What are the Delta variant symptoms?

The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has changed how the virus is spreading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U53qqV

Iran is holding elections on Friday to choose a new president

Seven men are competing to become president but most reformist and centrist candidates are barred from standing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35pRG4Y

Mustafa al-Darwish: Saudi man executed for crimes committed as a minor

Rights groups had called for a halt to the execution, saying that he was tortured into a confession. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vvmBHv

Tenerife: Protests against violence as search for baby's body continues

The body of a child is found in the sea off Tenerife, but her sister remains missing, feared murdered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35r0pDG

Court cancels tycoon's acquittal over Slovakia murders

A businessman accused of ordering killings which brought down the government will be tried again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pWLPgD

Israeli nationalists march through Jerusalem's Old City

The parade risks igniting tensions with Palestinians, only weeks after a conflict in Gaza ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3goXYb4

Footballer Eriksen 'fine under the circumstances'

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen says he is "fine under the circumstances" as he continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyOjFT

Liz Chicaje: Activist whose fight created a national park

Liz Chicaje, who fought for the creation of Yaguas National Park, has been awarded the Goldman prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xoktm6

Goma volcano: ‘I don't know what happened to my family.’

Several children are missing after becoming separated from their family while fleeing the lava flows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vqnYaz

Beijing tells Nato to stop hyping up China threat

It comes after a summit of alliance leaders described China's behaviour as a "systemic challenge". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cH8Df7

Three things to watch as Joe Biden meets Vladimir Putin

The US president is set to talk to the Russian leader in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUilij

Italian marines: India closes criminal cases in 2012 shooting

The two marines are accused of killing two fishermen off the coast of India's Kerala state in 2012. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xohkTy

WW2: Unearthing Taiwan's forgotten prisoner of war camps

The island had 16 camps where thousands of Allied soldiers were held captive in brutal conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cGPVnW

Coronavirus G7: Could a billion more vaccines for poorer countries make a difference?

How much difference could the G7 offer of a billion vaccines make to tackling the pandemic? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pF7Wbr

Deona Knajdek: Minneapolis mother-of-two killed as car hits protesters

Deona Knajdek was reportedly using her car to block a street when another vehicle hit hers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wpMaLf

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Marjorie Taylor Greene sorry for likening masks to Holocaust

The conservative firebrand says it is important for her to acknowledge her "offensive remarks". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cHv5EJ

Biden on Putin: he is a 'worthy adversary'

Joe Biden says he hopes to find areas where cooperation is in the interests of both the US and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3votQB0

Pangolin: How do you save the 'world’s most trafficked mammal'?

Thai has dedicated his life to educating the Vietnamese public about pangolin conservation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35zeQ97

Gigafactories: Europe tools up against US and Asia as a car battery force

As demand for electric cars grows, giant battery factories are being built across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iCYYdj

Nato and climate change: How big is the problem?

Allied members have agreed to "significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from military activities". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xfVv8u

Ethiopia's election 2021: A quick guide

Prime Minister and Nobel laureate Abiy Ahmed faces his first electoral test since taking office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vrszcp

India's vaccine drive: Stories from the best and worst districts

Vaccination rates are vastly different depending on which district you live in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35b5yj6

Philippines drugs war: ICC prosecutor seeks full investigation

Fatou Bensouda says there is reasonable basis to believe thousands of civilians were unlawfully killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iDfF8x

Christiane Amanpour: CNN star says she has ovarian cancer

The award-winning journalist urged women to get regular screenings and take symptoms seriously. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RTJF4T

US model Chrissy Teigen apologises for online 'trolling'

It comes a month after Teigen apologised to TV personality Courtney Stodden for online bullying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gvAz6N

Reality Winner: US ex-NSA contractor and leaker released from prison

Reality Winner leaked a classified report on Russian hacking to the media and was jailed in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iGNplu

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China denounces G7 after statement on Xinjiang and Hong Kong

The country's embassy in the UK hits out after a statement criticised Beijing over a range of issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pS3TZt

Headache and running nose linked to Delta variant

People may need to be on the lookout for different Covid symptoms, according to researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zrgyqI

Ned Beatty, Deliverance, Superman and Toy Story 3 actor, dies aged 83

Dubbed the busiest actor in Hollywood, he was also seen in Nashville, Network and many other films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ghw0Ot

Ziona Chana: Head of 'world's largest family' dies in India's Mizoram state

Ziona Chana, the head of a religious sect that practiced polygamy, had 38 wives and 89 children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pP3JC5

'We hope it's the beginning of a new Israel'

Many Israelis celebrate as a new coalition government ends 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iBGuK3

Christchurch mosque attack: Producer resigns from New Zealand movie after backlash

Critics say the film project is poorly timed and pushes a "white saviour" narrative. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iAvQ6t

Novak Djokovic targets 'golden' Grand Slam after French Open win

Novak Djokovic says "everything is possible" as he targets a 'golden' Grand Slam in 2021 after winning the French Open for the second time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iCWqfa

Nicaragua: Five more opposition figures detained

A total of 12 opposition figures have been now held, including four likely presidential candidates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gn4UFy

What Putin really wants from Biden

The Geneva summit on 16 June between the Russian and US presidents will not be a friendly encounter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U7SoS1

Israel's new PM Naftali Bennett vows to unite nation

His pledge comes as his government is voted in, ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year hold on power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cH5BYm

WhatsApp launches privacy campaign after backlash

The head of WhatsApp says governments should "demand more security" as encryption comes under fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cEunbj

Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation

Every year thousands of migrants risk it all on the perilous journey from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pP5AH2

The buzzwords reflecting the frustration of China's young generation

Millions in China are expressing their desire to break free of a standard definition of success. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wr5doA

Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees

From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3goIq5S

India coronavirus: 'I lost my father and pregnant wife to Covid'

One man's ordeal in India as the second wave of coronavirus devastates his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wnLLce

Allied Democratic Forces: The Ugandan rebels working with IS in DR Congo

The activity of the Allied Democratic Forces has recently taken on a more global jihadist dimension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gkBMPg

Naftali Bennett: 'We will heal the rift'

Israel's new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, addressed the Knesset at his first cabinet meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35f4if5

Madrid protests: Thousands rally against Catalan pardons

Right-wing Spanish parties say plans to pardon separatist leaders are a threat to national unity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gmLz7M

G7: World leaders promise one billion Covid vaccine doses for poorer nations

PM Boris Johnson rejects criticism the donation is not enough, saying "we are going flat out". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TrBoWc

Netanyahu out as new Israeli government approved

Benjamin Netanyahu loses his 12-year hold on power as a new Israeli government is approved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TleAaJ

French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic outlasts Stefanos Tsitsipas for 19th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic wins his 19th Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wpt2NI

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: G7 calls for access for aid workers

The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vfMZVz

Netanyahu: A shrewd leader who reshaped Israel

Loved and loathed, Israel's ousted long-term PM made his mark on the country at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wnk974

G7: Macron responds to criticism over 'offensive' NI comments

French President Macron responds to the furore around his reported comments on Northern Ireland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TrXUhG

G7 leaders pledge 1bn doses of vaccines for poorer countries - Johnson

G7 leaders pledge one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, says PM Boris Johnson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U4Atvm

G7 summit: Leaders pledge climate action but disappoint activists

The plan renews a promise to raise $100bn a year but environmentalists say it lacks detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35gJAvg

Biden: US could 'work with Russia' over Covid, cyber crime and conflict

Joe Biden says the US could "work with Russia" on issues such as Covid, cyber crime and conflicts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iDrBXV

G7 summit: How significant are group's climate pledges?

G7 leaders make new pledges to combat climate change, but campaigners say they lack detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xnEidv

Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder suffered cardiac arrest, says team doctor

Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed in Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland, says Danish team doctor Morten Boesen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zq7aDu

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Covid spike delays return of Lumumba's remains

Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba's body was dissolved in acid, but a tooth was later found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pPGM1q

Malaysia deports French conspiracy theorist wanted for abduction

French conspiracy theorist Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann is wanted over the kidnapping of a child in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zo7t1J

G7 summit: China says small groups do not rule the world

The G7 leaders, who are meeting in England, have sought a unified position over China's rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vempwh

Guinea-Bissau’s cashew farmers survive tough times

Cashew nuts are Guinea-Bissau's biggest export crop but times are tough for farmers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vizV1R

Pakistan: The man trying to improve women's underwear

Mark Moore wants to bring well-made, affordable underwear to Pakistan - he just has to get past the men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cCCt4o

Baba Ka Dhaba: The year in the life of a viral Delhi eatery owner

Eighty-year-old Kanta Prasad has felt the ups and downs of running a business during a pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TXEX6R

G7 leaders face biggest climate change decisions in history - David Attenborough

Sir David warns world leaders that humans may be "on the verge of destabilising the entire planet". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TnoQ2b

Israel's Netanyahu poised to lose power to new government

Israel's long-term leader is set to be unseated by a coalition of parties which united against him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pOcfkJ

Swiss to vote in pesticide ban referendum

Supporters say pesticides damage the environment, but farmers warn they could lose their livelihoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cFJ9P4

Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders

Global transport of goods has suffered blockages, delays and bottlenecks and won't be resolved quickly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35cRdmo

Bidder pays $28m for space trip with Amazon's Bezos

The mystery auction winner will be part of the the first human flight by space company Blue Origin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zimOkB

E3 2021: Ubisoft kicks off event with Avatar and Mario + Rabbids reveals

A new game based in James Cameron's movie, a Mario + Rabbids sequel, and Rainbow Six started off E3. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vgV5gU

G7 in Cornwall: Environmental protesters take to streets and sea

About 200 protesters paddled out into the bay from Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pNzhIn

Euro 2020: Kieffer Moore equalises for Wales against Switzerland in 1-1 Euro opener

Kieffer Moore cancels out Breel Embolo's opener as Wales come from behind to draw 1-1 with Switzerland in their opening match of Euro 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xc1UBJ

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Nasa has assembled the key elements of its powerful SLS rocket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xfjuom

Boaters have a close call with a Texas dam

The four passengers were rescued after their boat got stuck at the top of the dam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pIi2bD

Crocodile attack twin: 'Mel is breathing on her own'

A British woman attacked by a crocodile in Mexico is out of her coma and breathing on her own. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vjuqQt

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released from prison

Agnes Chow and other activists were jailed last year for their role in pro-democracy rallies in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gevCQI

G7: Leaders to unveil global anti-pandemic action plan

They will pledge all their resources to ensure a global pandemic like Covid-19 is never repeated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wjM8EC

Humpback whale gulps and spits out Cape Cod lobsterman

Michael Packard ended up in the marine giant's mouth for about half a minute off Massachusetts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wjeCOT

US lawmakers introduce bills targeting Big Tech

The bills target Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google and some of the anti-trust actions they stand accused of. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ghw9Bw

Tokyo Olympics: Why people are afraid to show support for the Games

Some Japanese - including athletes - are afraid to come forward and show support for the Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cCW6sZ

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Four people are on trial for shooting down flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, but none are in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wgND6N

Joe Biden: Unearthing the president's unsung English roots

An English link has been added to the president's famed Irish ancestry. But is it meaningful to him? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cDvmsn

Pan-African Parliament: Punches, kicks and death threats

MPs brawled after failing to agree on a new president, showing how elusive political unity remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zl4k2L

Covid: Is there a limit to how much worse variants can get?

The coronavirus has changed and changed again, getting more transmissible each time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vaJy2A

Class 12 exams: India students face uncertain future amid pandemic

The cancellation of school-leaving tests has students in India staring at an uncertain future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gwPfCN

Why Kim Jong-un is waging war on slang, jeans and foreign films

A sweeping new law makes the smuggling of foreign news, films or drama punishable by death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cpD8pQ

'Clothes are torn, worn out - I can't find work gloves'

How supply chains can be strengthened to protect against shocks and shortages in the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x6lcbJ

Daniel Ellsberg: The 90-year-old whistleblower tempting prosecution

Fifty years after he leaked the Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg says he's made another disclosure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ci8VsH

Myanmar: The mysterious deaths of the NLD party officials

The deaths of officials from Aung San Suu Kyi's party have raised scrutiny of the military's actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3geJzNz

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Ros Atkins on the debate about giving Pfizer vaccine to children aged 12-15. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wkVW1a

Teen who filmed George Floyd's murder given journalism award

Darnella Frazier received a special citation by the Pulitzer Prize board for her courage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TpfPFH

The Queen: ‘Are you supposed to be looking as if you’re enjoying yourself?’

The Queen isn't afraid to lighten the mood at the G7 'family photo' from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/359GWr4

G7: Boris Johnson kicks off summit with plea to tackle inequality

The UK's PM urges leaders to "build back better" after Covid, as the Queen joins them for a dinner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zj89W1

Palestinian teenager shot dead at protest

The Israeli army said there was a riot at Beita, near Nablus, and soldiers' lives were in danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tod0Fb

Covid: Celebrity Millennium cruise guests test positive for virus

Royal Caribbean restarted cruises in June after they were suspended for more than a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wkOJyq

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Fox News Breaking News Alert YouTube suspends Ron Johnson from uploading videos for seven days over hydroxychloroquine claims 06/11/21 12:19 PM

Trump officials seized Democrats' Apple data: reports

At least two Democrats and their families had their Apple data seized under President Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xgso5c

UK-US special relationship: A short history

It isn't always "couple goals" - because the people involved keep changing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zjl0HX

G7: UK and US have an 'indestructible relationship', PM says

Boris Johnson tells the BBC he has coined a new term for the so-called "special relationship". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gd0Gk3

Quiz: How well do you know the Euros? Take our bumper quiz

Ten rounds, 125 possible answers - take on our quiz and test your Euros knowledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ziR6DF

Saman Abbas: Family on the run over teen's disappearance in Italy

Saman Abbas, 18, has not been seen since fighting with her family over an arranged marriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gcN3Bh

Covid-19 pandemic: Chile capital locks down despite mass vaccination

Three-fifths of the country has been vaccinated but rising Covid cases spark new restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wqSWQQ

LGBTQ: The podcast telling Singapore's hidden gay stories

The SG Boys is the first LGBTQ podcast in Singapore - a country where gay sex is still illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3veoAzG

India wildlife officials reunite leopard cub with mum

The two-month old female cub was found stuck in a trench in a tea garden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gpBupf

Puerto Rico blackout after fire at power station

The blaze broke out shortly after the firm reported a cyber-attack, which has not yet been linked to fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TkagbI

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Tragedy of the man-made famine

Aid workers are still unable to reach large parts of Ethiopia’s Tigray region because of the war there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RGX546

'Huntington's disease won't stop me having a baby'

Heather and her husband are going to have a baby, even though Heather's time with the child will be limited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sj7L9G

Trese: What Netflix's new occult anime reveals about the Philippines

The creatures and monsters that come alive in the show tell a tale about today's modern society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tlz972

India's vaccine drive: Stories from the best and worst districts

Vaccination rates vastly different depending on which district you live in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35b5yj6

Lake Mead: Largest US reservoir dips to record low

Lake Mead along the Arizona-Nevada border is a major water supply source for some 20 million people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pFAvW4

Coronavirus: Can countries pay back pandemic debt?

Countries around the world have borrowed staggering amounts to deal with the pandemic. But where does a government borrow that money from - and can it ever be paid back? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pFsW1R

Ilhan Omar: US congresswoman defends 'offensive' Israel remark

After a rare rebuke from colleagues, Democrat Ilhan Omar hits back at her critics' "tropes". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xaoxq4

Why some say this Nevada town siren is a racist relic

The siren has been called a "piece of historical trauma" over its disputed link to sundown towns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/355XznH

Solar eclipse 2021: Eclipse lights up sky

Some early risers in the northern hemisphere may have spotted the eclipse in the sky on Thursday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3548Qou

Australia: New South Wales and Victoria face coldest weather in decades

Unusually low temperatures mark the arrival of winter for much of eastern Australia as cool air travels up from Antartica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iwN7xi

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Top Dems rebuke Ilhan Omar for US, Israel comparison to terrorist groups 06/10/21 12:41 PM

G7: UK and US in complete harmony over Northern Ireland - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson meets US President Joe Biden ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TdOt5w

Coronavirus vaccines: Will half a billion jabs for poorer countries make a difference?

The US is to give away 500 million Covid vaccines - but how much will it help other countries? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pF7Wbr

France to scale down Sahel military operations

French forces have been helping countries in western Africa's Sahel region to fight militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zlM7lQ

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard: Film sequel slated by critics

The movie sequel sees Samuel L Jackson, Salma Hayek and Ryan Reynolds reprise their roles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wajw0M

McDonalds BTS meals: Indonesia branches forced to shut due to high orders

Dozens of branches in Indonesia closed their doors after being overwhelmed with orders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zpRnoz

Palestinian security officers killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

A firefight erupted after Israeli special forces went to Jenin to arrest suspected militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zeaFgl

Meat giant JBS pays $11m in ransom to resolve cyber-attack

Hackers disrupted operations in several markets at the world's largest meat processing company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wchhKn

Keystone XL pipeline halted after Biden blocks permit

The Canadian developer says it will dismantle their equipment and "ensure a safe termination". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v33kgo

Number of migrants at US border hits new record high

US border agents encounter more than 180,000 immigrants, the largest monthly total since 2000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6SzoU

Alberto Fernandez: Argentine president apologises for Brazil comments

Alberto Fernandez said Brazilians were "from the jungle", prompting a response from Brazil's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/357qE1O

'Miraculous' mosquito hack cuts dengue by 77%

Infecting the mosquitoes with a different bug slams the breaks on dengue fever, trial finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v9GpA6

Biden warns Russia against 'harmful activities' at start of first official trip

The US president, in England for a G7 summit, is seeking to bolster relations with America's allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Td0CYo

Why it is no longer cool to be a crazy rich Asian in China

Netizens are outraged by the sky-high incomes of some people in China amid a gaping wealth gap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pFyXf2

The dilemma of rebuilding Gaza without rearming Hamas

Donors are grappling with the challenge of helping Gaza without benefitting its militant rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3glbR92

Kenyan avocado farm faces more claims of abuse

As the company tries to win back the UK business it lost, more alleged victims have come forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3glAvGv

Has Bollywood become more progressive over the years?

A new study of film dialogues looks at Bollywood's social biases and how they have changed over 70 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v8DfN4

'I can speak freely and use swear words as I see fit'

The rise of email "newsletter" providers that allow writers to directly connect with readers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ivDm2A

Alexei Navalny: Moscow court outlaws 'extremist' organisations

A court classifies them as extremists, meaning activists risk jail if they continue their work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pBKBY2

Why classical musicians are performing among tombstones

The New York Philharmonic is back, playing to a live - and not-so-live - audience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6BnQo

Covid in India: The mother and son feeding Mumbai's poor

Harsh Mandavia and his mother have provided more than 25,000 meals to people hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SmyXEk

French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic wins after Paris fans boo 11pm curfew

Novak Djokovic beats Italy's Matteo Berrettini in a French Open quarter-final stopped to ensure fans could leave before a 11pm curfew in Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cvAZZy

Keeping Up With the Kardashians: 8 ways one family became a hot topic

As the series ends, we look at how the Kardashians became an office cooler conversation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w8MNZy

Sacred objects: From police evidence to museum pieces

Sacred objects seized from practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions are being returned after decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cvEaQV

G7: What it's all about in 60 seconds

Jon Kay tells us what is happening ahead of this weekend's G7 summit in just one minute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ThWvdr

Trump praises report clearing DC police over 'Bible photo op'

Park Police in Washington did not clear protesters for a presidential "photo op", a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pBxZQG

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Biden informs troops of the surprising ‘greatest threat’ to US security 06/09/21 2:11 PM

Bitcoin: El Salvador makes cryptocurrency legal tender

It is the first country in the world to make the move, following a proposal by its president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x5ZMeG

Nigeria's Twitter ban: Donald Trump hails Buhari

The former US president urges other countries to restrict use of social media platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TfYYVN

South Korean mayor 'sorry' for falling for vaccine scam

He apologised after believing a foreign company would provide 30 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Zc64f

Nicaragua arrests third possible challenger to Daniel Ortega

Felix Maradiaga faces terrorism and conspiracy charges under a controversial new security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v9TusV

Italy's plummeting birth rate worsened by pandemic

Italy's birth rate is at its lowest since 1861 and Covid-19 has made it harder to start a family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3itKU5M

The US socialite who gave it all up to become a Carmelite nun

Sister Mary Joseph gave the end of her life to God but her first 60 years were far from traditional. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zeGZzO

The Brazilian doctor offering fake Covid drugs for social media likes

Albert Dickson, an elected politician, says he is 'above all a doctor' and defends medical autonomy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iqGc8K