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Family wants no contact with accused US IS member

Allison Fluke-Ekren is accused of leading an all-female IS unit in Syria and plotting attacks on US from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F1VXviRwr

Lunar New Year 2022: Millions start celebrating

This year marks the change from the year of the Ox to the year of the Tiger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vKlH5i8Aw

Former Miss USA dead at 30

Attorney, TV personality and pageant winner Cheslie Kryst is believed to have taken her own life from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eZH6LcnD7

Anne Frank's betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book

The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tFe0YozGs

How the high cost of living is hitting Singapore's poor

Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fall in rice prices in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4YLubn7yS

Shankar the elephant: Plea to send lonely African animal home from India

A teenager has petitioned a court to release an African elephant living in isolation at an Indian zoo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XTn01Fa6y

Tigray conflict: What do we know about drone strikes in Ethiopia?

There's concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5pcxbKuEt

Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JvqKRpDB7

In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze

Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the biggest storm in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXIl76Em4

Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests

Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pd0C8h4GE

Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim

Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rQCzxfl6v

Myanmar: Why once peaceful protesters are now choosing violence

One year on, resistance to military rule is unrecognisable from its boisterous, colourful start. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/na7wZ63QY

Liberia prisons: Where inmates are short of food, space and uniforms

Liberia's main jail stopped taking new inmates recently because it couldn't give them anything to eat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bavm8s7pn

The US shrine that claims to hold Gandhi's ashes

Keeping the ashes without dispersing them goes against Gandhi's own wishes, his family says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5MXNZdETK

DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts

Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M8P90imEo

Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa

The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jkvblzyRL

Tom Brady: NFL great retires after winning seven Super Bowls

Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bowls, retires aged 44. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/istHQm0vR

Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BGu1zAomU

EV1: How General Motors crushed an electric car dream

When the EV1 was cancelled, many thought the electric car era was over. But its death inspired Tesla from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G8PSgj

Beating Retreat: British hymn 'Abide with Me' causing a stir in India

India has dropped a colonial-era tune from Beating Retreat celebrations to "decolonise" the event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GaZXJJ

Chinese New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated?

More than a billion people across the world will be celebrating Chinese New Year 2022 on 1 February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ufi7Id

The Critics Company: Nigerian teenagers who became sci-fi sensations

The group of friends from Kaduna borrowed smartphones from family members and made tripods out of wood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AKevz8

Uganda's huge rolex sets Guinness world record

Guinness World Records has officially recognised the world's biggest rolex - but it's not a watch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r8tBuP

Peter Tatchell on his life-long fight for gay rights

Peter Tatchell's high-profile activism has seen him take on archbishops, presidents and boxers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35rW5r3

Chris Brown accused of drugging and raping woman on yacht

The singer is being sued for $20m over the alleged assault in Miami in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3zl2L

'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened

The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g8wmGu

Former Nazi speaks in new BBC documentary

Hans Werk features in a new documentary about the last living generation of Germans in Hitler’s Third Reich. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6Unnn

Xiomara Castro: Honduras' first female president sworn in

Xiomara Castro has promised sweeping changes but she already faces a political crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33UFvQl

Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction

The note, which sold for €26,000, announced Aldo Moro's abduction by communist insurgents in 1978. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r4mVhu

US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer

A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ADu1MT

Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president

Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6NHtK

Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West Africa

Burkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democracy had seemed entrenched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rdaEaJ

Life under the Taliban: Yalda Hakim's journey back to Afghanistan

With access to the new Taliban government, Yalda Hakim travels back to Afghanistan to find out what the country is like under their rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fY23lA

California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover

In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves against injury or accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FYqPwp

Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew demands jury trial in US

Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G3JFT3

Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis

The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KK97k2

Aboriginal Tent Embassy: A powerful beacon of protest for 50 years

A protest that began 50 years ago with a beach umbrella remains a potent symbol of Aboriginal activism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rOtRhZ

New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H55q69

Ukraine: US could sanction Putin if Russia invades, Biden says

The US president says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KTEcBY

Covid: Netherlands to ease restrictions despite rising case numbers

Dutch hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, have been closed since 18 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Av0XqW

IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G25hPN

Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm

Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35hBwxr

Beijing takes to the ice as Winter Olympics approach

The BBC's Stephen McDonell spends a day on the ice with some local enthusiasts in Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXVOmb

How Covid disinformation has fuelled attacks on Czech doctors

Knowing how to deal with aggressive patients has become even more important during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AtByxI

Uttar Pradesh: Why deadly cow attacks are an issue in Indian state election

Uttar Pradesh banned cow slaughter. Now, stray cattle are destroying crops and attacking people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KF1RWq

Ros Atkins On... Ukraine tensions

As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tension on Ukraine's border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FRpuYo

Luxury cruise ship changes course to dodge seizure

Passengers on the Crystal Symphony were treated to an extra night due to a US arrest warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWk5N9

Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium

Six people are reportedly killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium in Cameroon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qWafJg

George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial

Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Floyd of his civil rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HaQ8N6

US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder

"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder," said winner Laura Spears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G4jZ8Y

Vaccine mandates: 'I lost my job for being unvaccinated'

Covid-19 vaccine mandates face stiff resistance in the US, where they are clashing with national ideals of personal freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rM47Tc

The people deciding to ditch their smartphones

The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tMS5M6

German Covid protests turn nasty in row over rules and vaccinations

Tens of thousands of Germans take to the streets every week and politicians are being targeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IwNbXO

Beijing 2022 vs 2018: Two Olympics and two very different Chinas

In 2022, the mood, the host government's attitude, and global expectations are all very different to 2008. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nScawK

Beach Boys star Brian Wilson looks back at his life in new film

The Beach Boys star, who turns 80 this year, tells the BBC why he decided to make a documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tTc7Vi

Children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK

BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nSDGtR

Auschwitz: Dutch tourist fined over Nazi salute at former death camp

A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in Nazi propaganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33BWIhv

Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions

A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FU7Tio

The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights

Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZS0Y0

Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb

Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fUadv6

Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe

John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLfaqi

Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally

The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IwpsHg

'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway

An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rGiR6f

Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rDN5Xj

Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma

Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GQb3Fh

Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out

The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fOnwxc

Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide

A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KuW1Hb

Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33FWLZl

Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AnOF3q

US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GTHJxu

Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBpYN3

The woman dressing as a household item every day in January

Taryn de Vere has gained global attention for outfits including pot noodle and curry powder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Ra74P

Ukraine tension: Minor incursion or invasion? Biden clarifies Russia comments

President Biden is forced to respond after criticism of his comments about the tension in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBEVyL

UN defines Holocaust denial in new resolution

All countries and social media companies are urged to help fight against anti-Semitism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rD8Qq9

Capitol riot inquiry asks Ivanka Trump to voluntarily testify

Congressional investigators believe she pressed her father to try to call off the rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rzY2t4

Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world

Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33CCNPl

'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement

The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GIHxkG

Haridwar hate speech: Who is the arrested Hindu priest Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati?

Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati is a polarising figure who has often made headlines for anti-Muslim rhetoric. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ruM5F3

Essex lorry deaths: Trafficking gang ringleader jailed in Belgium

Vo Van Hong is given 15 years in prison for running a gang that trafficked some of the victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Kj3lWp

Jozef Puska, 31, charged with murder of Ashling Murphy

A man appears at a special court in the Republic of Ireland charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FNmufw

Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail

Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GNmNZg

Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement

Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KqKR69

Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction

Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GLkYfk

The women put on sale on Clubhouse for their views

The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IiRIg8

Winter Olympics: Snowboard company Burton defends working in Xinjiang

Watch as Burton China's chief executive is quizzed on operating in the troubled region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Akia6w

Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge

Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KfGrz0

Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress

Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her sanctuary famous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34TluJX

How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings

Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IdSLy1

Purges and piranhas: Why we love a crazy North Korea story

North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But many stories are unfounded or blown out of proportion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tGyflL

Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'

With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tvb7GG

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary

The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3519g27

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades

Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/325E0xI

Wealth of world's 10 richest men doubled in pandemic, Oxfam says

Covid-19 has made the rich richer while poverty has increased, the charity Oxfam says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KhzUny

How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Kf7nil

Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave?

China is helping Sri Lanka build a new city to rival global offshore centres. Who will it benefit? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tyvlz6

Nigeria's economy: Why people are buying sanitary pads in packs of two

A so-called "sachet economy" has emerged as high inflation makes everyday items too expensive for many. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Ga1wI

What next for Djokovic after deportation?

Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia following the row over a vaccine exemption. What happens next for the Serb? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I2U9Dx

Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered

BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fz6de9

Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption

Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33FY4XQ

Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada

Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzEz0H

Kenyan vigilantes taking on avocado gangs

Cartels have begun to target the lucrative crop and farmers are arming themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I7cvDo

Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic

After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tsanlD

The inventor inspired by a near-death experience

He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323uo6P

Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91

The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frZc43

Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation

Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quM8kI

Novak Djokovic: Court to decide player's Australian Open fate

Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grounds of public interest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GxrAh3

Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A9H48H

Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m

Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33v4WY9

Who sparked deadly violence in Kazakhstan?

Authorities are blaming "armed extremists" for the clashes, in which dozens are thought to have been killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nOBunt

The woman who rowed solo across the Atlantic

Tori Murden McClure almost died when she tried to row the Atlantic solo, but she went back to sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34HHYgW

Lisbon council fined for sharing protester details with foreign embassies

City Hall shared data of protesters demonstrating in front of embassies, including Russia's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GwfO6K

Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak

The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nsDYHD

North Korea hackers stole $400m of cryptocurrency in 2021, report says

Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks grew by 40% year-on-year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tpEV7v

Prayagraj Magh mela: Thousands head for Hindu festival amid Covid surge

Experts fear that the festival in Prayagraj could turn into an infection hotspot in the coming days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tpwnxr

Biden plans dealt crushing blow by fellow Democrats

A senator warns the president's strategy would worsen the "disease of division infecting our country". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I4ZSZq

China denies interfering in UK politics after MI5 alert

China says it has no need to "buy influence" after MI5 said an agent of the country infiltrated Parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tvfHof

Ukraine crisis: Risks remain as Russia and West talk

After a week of talks, there is no sign of Russia pulling back its forces from areas near Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qo8OTU

'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities'

Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-cities into STEM careers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nrCVaW

Discrimination and harassment haunt Sri Lanka's Muslims

Muslim activists say their community is facing a hostile environment after the 2019 Easter bombings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rg2kpk

Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row

Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-owning past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tyoBBg

Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy

This is first time Capitol riot defendants have been accused of seeking to "overthrow" the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33in5sv

Novak Djokovic set to play in Australian Open despite visa uncertainty

The world's number one men's player gets his match draw for the Open despite a looming deportation threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FsnFRo

Afghanistan: 'Terrified' British Council teachers still in hiding

Afghan teachers employed by the British Council say they are still in hiding from the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rhis9Y

Syrian torture: German verdict on crimes against humanity

The trial of Anwar Raslan is the world's first criminal case over state-led torture in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zTeIiW

Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months

A suspension imposed last June is reversed after the networking site agrees to open a local office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qmLzcF

A really simple guide to China-Taiwan relations

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3raS8yd

Nigerian NFT artist Osinachi: The work created by using a word processor

Works by Nigerian Osinachi have made him one of Africa's leading digital and crypto-artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3niAcR1

The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau

How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rgT1W0

Playtime: Is it time we took 'play' more seriously?

New BBC documentary Why We Play uncovers some surprising benefits of play for the grown-ups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3flS7C2

Ronnie Spector: Be My Baby singer of The Ronettes dies at 78

The rock and roll super star was the lead singer of the 1960 pioneering all-girl group the Ronettes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fkXG3C

Hoda Muthana: Alabama IS bride loses appeal for return to US

US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the lawsuit argued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33bKqfn

Republican McConnell slams Biden voting rights speech as 'unpresidential'

President Joe Biden had criticised opponents to his election reforms in a fiery speech on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3K8FFE7

Virginia Giuffre: What we know about Prince Andrew's accuser

What we know about the woman who has accused the British royal of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I47cET

Novak Djokovic: Newsreaders caught in expletive-laden rant

A leaked video shows Australian journalists giving candid opinions on the tennis star's visa saga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZk4JC

Alps murders: French police arrest suspect over killing of British family

Three members of a British family and a French cyclist were shot dead in the French Alps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3reCqCn

Baby found by teenagers in -20C in Siberia doing well

The parents of one of the teenagers wish to adopt the little girl if relatives cannot be found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GpskVI

Brazil rains: Minas Gerais hit by deadly landslides and floods

Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rains have killed at least 10 people in Minas Gerais. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fdhZQG

Aras Amiri: British Council says jailed employee freed by Iran

Aras Amiri, an Iranian citizen, has returned to the UK after being acquitted of spying on appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qmBKLK

'He was like a lighthouse' - Sidney Poitier's daughter posts moving tribute

"I know people know he was good, but I don't think they know the depth of his goodness." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nmsqpp

Novak Djokovic admits breaking isolation while Covid positive

The tennis star says he made an "error of judgement" when he met a journalist last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zSXAKi

Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?

Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33sQj7x

Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West

What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zSA3cb

A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire?

The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and will he be back? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fgLCAA

Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m

Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qimTlN

How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/334LRwf

The 52-year-search for a missing girl

On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zMWHmt

North Korea claims new hypersonic missile launch under watch of Kim Jong-un

Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country's second such launch in less than a week, state media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qgU88N

Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws

The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no such threat exists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A19hyF

How old Ugandan negatives are bringing families back to life

The restored archive of a rural Ugandan photographer is helping people reconnect with their past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33qIq2M

Novak Djokovic: How tennis player won visa row court case

Australia's legal defence collapsed on the evidence of the tennis player's treatment at the airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JZeX0A

Afghanistan's cold and bitter hunger

The UN has called for urgent aid as a million Afghan children are are at risk from severe malnourishment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcGe7E

#NoSpendJanuary: Can it really be done?

Every year, the hashtag #nospendjanuary is seen on social media - but how literally do people take it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zLo3sZ

Antarctica: Invasive species 'hitchhiking' on ships

Ships travelling to Antarctica could bring invasive species to the ocean’s last pristine ecosystem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fe2ylC

Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory

The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could still be deported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfhX14

Golden Globes: West Side Story and The Power of the Dog win at subdued event

Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic film was among the big winners at Sunday's event in LA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9aRLe

'They looted everything': Counting the cost of Kazakh protests

Violent protests have left Kazakhstan stunned and angry, the BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zJxw3T

India begins booster shots as Covid-19 cases surge

Frontline workers and vulnerable adults will get booster jabs as the country battles a spike in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zIelYl

Novak Djokovic: Judge raises concerns over tennis star's treatment by border officers

Anthony Kelly is presiding over the tennis star's challenge to the cancellation of his Australian visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33krmuX

Bob Saget: US actor and comedian found dead aged 65

The Full House star was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, where he was on tour, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n9QOdT

Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis

Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6WqRJ

Afcon 2021: Cameroon beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in opening game

Hosts Cameroon come from behind to beat Burkina Faso in an absorbing opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zOndfe

Novak Djokovic: Is his vaccine saga an unforced error for Australia?

The story of the star tennis player being held in Australia sparks ire at every twist and turn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GeDvAj

Rust: Alec Baldwin rejects allegations of non-compliance with shooting probe

The actor has not presented his phone to investigators despite a search warrant being issued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JNm3oR

Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion

Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter four-year conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n8u91I

Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row

Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZ5EoG

Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass

The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from public areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fl41wh

At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats

Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HJMIkw

Kazakhstan unrest: Blinken questions Russian troop deployment

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says reasons for sending about 2,500 Russian-led troops are unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f2UBoS

Texas teacher 'locked Covid-positive son in car boot'

A witness reportedly called police after hearing someone in the trunk of the Texas woman's vehicle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FaoRsq

Families seek justice for Iran plane crash victims

Two years on, the families of downed flight PS752 victims are left without answers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Reugl

How KFC in Kenya got fried over its chip shortage

Kenyans called for a KFC boycott after it was discovered that its fries were imported from Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HK08wN

Week in pictures: 1 - 7 January 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f2cX9G

Ros Atkins on... the US Capitol riot anniversary

Simmering tensions remain one year on from unprecedented scenes in Washington DC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JTdU1U

Canada party plane influencer 'idiots' fly home to face music

The group of over 100 travellers have been branded "barbarians" by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q357mq

Kazakhstan unrest: BBC witnesses apocalyptic scenes in main city

A BBC reporter sees the aftermath of protests and deadly violence in Kazakhstan's biggest city Almaty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eYsWp8

Novak Djokovic saga: Australia investigates visas of other tennis players

As Novak Djokovic faces possible deportation, the Australian Open draw is cast into more uncertainty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F4K7zI

Myanmar coup: The doctors and nurses defying the military

Many healthcare workers have refused to work in state hospitals and are now operating underground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HM2ZFJ

Two arrested after 10 bodies found in car in Mexico

The discovery was made outside a governor's office in the central state of Zacatecas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZaTuK

Djokovic stay highlights refugee concerns at Melbourne detention hotel

People held at the detention hotel - some for years - complain of mouldy food and poor conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q2iB1H

Lithuania wobbles after daring to defy China

It stood up to China over Taiwan, but this week Lithuania's president said it made a mistake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zGCjmY

Munich: Edge of War gives Neville Chamberlain a makeover

The Jeremy Irons and George MacKay film re-examines the events leading up to World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HIMMkE

How the US Capitol marked anniversary of riot

American lawmakers gathered at the Capitol one year after a mob stormed the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G5GRFF

Kashmir's pashminas: bringing women back to lead a beautiful craft

The emergence of weaving machinery, and decreasing wages, have forced many Kashmiri women out of the industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5zcUo

Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star's cancelled visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t92Xn5

Russian submarine hit Royal Navy warship in North Atlantic

The incident was captured by a television crew filming a documentary on board HMS Northumberland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n4cHuX

India PM Narendra Modi trapped on Punjab flyover in security breach

The Indian PM cut short a visit to Punjab after protesting farmers blocked his convoy's route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eU98TG

Taiwan setting up $200m Lithuania fund amid China row

China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania after Taiwan opened a de facto embassy there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t2vD15

Covid-19: India records first death linked to Omicron variant

The 74-year-old man had diabetes and other comorbidities but, reports say, he was fully vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JIGMtP

Xi'an: The messy cost of China's Covid lockdown playbook

With stories of starvation and deaths, has anything been learnt from two years of strict measures? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HFGkL3

North Korea successfully tested hypersonic missile, says report

State media KNCA said the missile from yesterday's launch had "precisely hit" its target. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pXZyWb

Capitol riot: Biden to blame Trump in anniversary speech

On the attack's anniversary, Mr Biden will say his predecessor holds "singular responsibility". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HKEtot

Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa

The Serbian tennis star has reportedly been taken to a detention hotel awaiting deportation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EXzGya

Ukraine crisis: EU looks for role in Russian row with West

Tensions flare over eastern Ukraine and European leaders fear being frozen out of US-Russia talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34g9uSw

China: Is it burdening poor countries with unsustainable debt?

China has become a big lender to poorer countries, and there's been criticism of its approach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nm2gTZ

Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs

Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EY9R0O

Ros Atkins On... Novak Djokovic and Australia

As Australia cancels the tennis star's visa on his arrival in Melbourne, Ros Atkins looks at how we got here. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G1Z5YD

Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments

A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway other jurors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/331lXsK

Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night

A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KB1vf

North Korea launches 'unidentified projectile' into sea

South Korean and Japanese officials spot Pyongyang's first launch in 2022, but details are unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HFUWu1

Snowbound in Virginia traffic for over 10 hours

One passenger's harrowing journey after heavy snowfall paralysed miles of highway in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JTuqiP

US science teacher arrested for vaccinating 17-year-old student

Police say the teacher is not trained to give vaccines and gave the jab to the boy at her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EVVDxl

Iconic Bangkok station Hua Lamphong reaches the end of the line

Hua Lamphong has seen the start and end of journeys for generations of Thai travellers and tourists alike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTqaWj

Gandikota: The stunning Indian gorge that resembles the Grand Canyon

The Gandikota gorge in southern India is believed to be nearly 100,000 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31u2Ozk

Jovenel Moïse murder: US charges Colombian man over assassination

US authorities accuse an ex-military officer of involvement in the death of President Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eT3oJP

Kazakhstan unrest: State of emergency declared after fuel protests

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declares a two-week state of emergency including curbs on movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/333O3Dv

Canada reaches $31bn deal in indigenous child welfare case

The deal will end a lengthy legal battle over compensation between indigenous communities and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FUoOCs

Paraguayan soldier killed by deer at presidential palace

The soldier was killed after approaching the deer inside the presidential gardens in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXqaMK

Oo Antava: Why a song calling out men is under fire for sleaze

A new hit song which claims to subvert the male gaze is accused of, in fact, objectifying women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FRhp6I

Elon Musk: Tesla criticised after opening Xinjiang showroom

The world's most valuable car maker opened the new showroom in the city of Urumqi on New Year's Eve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JzYuQl

Watching North Korea from a supersonic fighter jet

BBC correspondent Laura Bicker reports from a supersonic fighter jet on South Korea’s drive to build up its own war machine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EKOCiY

Africa's lost 'Motown' years rediscovered

African music from the 1980s is being digitised thanks to a young Parisian producer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sUroVb

The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes

The founder of the once promising start-up Theranos has been found guilty of fraud. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZfpJW

Canadian families win compensation over jet downed by Iran

Relatives of six people who died when a plane was downed in 2020 will be compensated in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ERs2VN

Richard Leakey - fossil expert, conservationist and politician

The achievements of Richard Leakey, who has died aged 77, were as remarkable as they were diverse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EIQkBq

Bulli Bai: India app that put Muslim women up for sale is shut

This was the second recent attempt in India to harass Muslim women by "auctioning" them online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JyUcZj

Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil

The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMKLaE

Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

The mother and baby are doing well, after airport staff found the boy during a routine check. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eIUhLV

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy website Citizen News is latest to close

The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJn4M9

Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image

Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing pictures he had ever taken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMFhN6

Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash

The move comes as the indebted property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zhOlTo

Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds

The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its humanitarian work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mOFRhu

Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape

Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ziEX1X

Emily in Paris: Ukraine complains over Kiev character stereotype

Ukraine's culture minister has described the portrayal of a character from Kiev as "insulting". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FNxkmD

Green Connect: The farm helping refugees build a life in Australia

It has employed 5,000 people in the past decade and "dramatically" changed fortunes, refugees say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31hI11I

Kunal Kamra: The comedians under fire from Hindu nationalists

Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui talk to the BBC about having shows cancelled in the face of right-wring ire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ESC5tD

Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past

Memorial, one of the oldest civil rights groups in Russia, was uncovering uncomfortable truths for the authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JDxZtk

2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sKgRfj

‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etHv3S

South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea

Seoul said it had asked the North, which has a shoot-on-sight policy, to protect the person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FP9ZAT

Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building

Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FTRmfq

Light pollution: Parkour group saving energy by turning off city lights

A group of young men are using their gymnastic abilities to reduce the impact of light pollution in their hometown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EKEI0S

ICYMI: Tiny tigers and trees as tasty treats

A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eIQ4YA

US flight cancellations hit new holiday peak amid Covid and bad weather

More than 2,500 flights have been cancelled, with airlines facing crew shortages and bad weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/347BCqR

Map drawn from memory helps reunite kidnapped Chinese man with family

Li Jingwei was kidnapped in Yunnan province in 1989 and sold to a family thousands of miles away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pJzhuy

New law allowing assisted suicide takes effect in Austria

The new law allows chronically or terminally ill adults to make provisions for an assisted suicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ELR88H

Emma Raducanu withdraws Melbourne Summer Set after Covid-19 isolation

US Open champion Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's Melbourne Summer Set, a warm-up event for the Australian Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zcS052

NBA: DeMar DeRozan scores buzzer-beating three-pointer as Chicago Bulls beat Indiana Pacers

DeMar DeRozan scores a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Chicago Bulls a 108-106 win at the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34eyTvZ