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California wildfire: McKinney Fire spreads rapidly in north of state

Thunderstorms and erratic winds could complicate the US state's largest fire so far this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O9gNFjG

Kosovo postpones new car number plate rules amid tensions

Ethnic Serbs parked trucks and tankers at border crossings in the north in protest at the new rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hlKpVES

Afghanistan: How one TV presenter became a refugee

A year since leaving Kabul, a young refugee is trying to rebuild a new life in UK from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NiX5M70

Reality of Ukraine war hidden from Fortress Russia

In the medieval town of Pskov, many are happy to believe the Kremlin's false portrayal of the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iHQ8Oul

South Africa's clean President Ramaphosa faces his own scandal

Cyril Ramaphosa, who replaced corruption-tainted Jacob Zuma, is dealing with allegations against him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Eqegvy

Trailblazing Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89

She became one of the first black American actresses to play a figure in authority on US television. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PCcNaDM

Cancer survivor objects to Spanish beach ad image

The 60-year-old tells the BBC she suspects the government poster used a doctored picture of her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cGHvwP

Euro 2022: Fans react to England's historic win, as it happened

England's Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 at Euro 2022, bagging their first major trophy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w71nMtk

Ukraine War: Zelensky orders civilians to evacuate Donetsk region

Ukraine's president warns fighting will intensify as Russia tries to continue its advance in the Donbas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uA7L5vT

Kansas: The state where abortion is on the ballot

Opposing sides are in a close race to decide whether women in Kansas have the right to abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QYrak7M

Kenya election: The influencers paid to push hashtags

Paying for political influence on social media in Kenya is a shadowy yet lucrative business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dc0A84e

The woman declared stateless in India, UK and Uganda

Since 1997, Ila Popat has been attempting to get a passport recognising her citizenship to a country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6bJgzr4

US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection

The US president is not experiencing symptoms, but will isolate again after a fresh positive test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ip9BfNC

Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre

The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0ASBDM6

Kerala: Indian man who won lottery hours before selling house

A Kerala-based man had taken several loans but was unable to pay them back due to insufficient work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kVENimR

Rusty Bowers defied Donald Trump - what happens now?

The political fate of a "nobody" Republican will reveal a lot about the ex-president's future too. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UzJ950X

Nancy Pelosi's long history of opposing Beijing

The US speaker is aggravating China over Taiwan - but has a long history of taking on Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ApoewTN

Wildfire spreads to hotel in Turkey

Prosecutors have launched an investigation after the blaze broke out in Turkey's south-west. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ad4f3GL

Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale

The timepiece along with other Nazi items were auctioned despite condemnation from Jewish groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/avFlYg9

Iran: Ex-child bride among three women executed in one day - report

Authorities are believed to be using the death penalty more frequently, including 32 times this past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SEbDY7i

Why Dutch farmers are protesting over emissions cuts

Farmers say proposals to cut livestock by 30% and reduce intensive farming unfairly target their industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wsW1y0u

Apple and Amazon sales up despite rising prices

The companies are closely watched for signs of how people are spending as the economy slows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bdw8uJy

Washington DC at 'tipping point' as migrants arrive from border

Texas and Arizona have transported thousands of migrants north in protest over the Biden border policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zOLlGYn

Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

Tensions rise as reports emerge of a plan by the US's Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xq0Zs21

Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert

Two dancers are injured in the incident at a concert by the hugely popular boy band Mirror. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7GdMYXh

Notre-Dame Cathedral on track to reopen in 2024

A huge restoration project has been under way after a fire destroyed much of building in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ELcTo5h

Climate change killing elephants, says Kenya

In the past year the country has recorded 179 elephant deaths due to the ongoing drought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rMjd1Vq

First ever sales fall for Facebook owner Meta

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QVklS3g

Haunted US hotels you can stay at this Halloween

Haunted US hotels you can stay at this Halloween If you’re looking for somewhere to visit this Halloween, check out one of these haunted hotels.

Ukraine war round-up: Rockets hit bridge and warm words for Johnson

A Russian-held bridge comes under fire and Ukraine's leader praises the outgoing British PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LrCocfN

Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pFvyBCr

BBC footage reveals abuse of disabled Ukrainians

Widespread abuse of disabled children and adults exposed in BBC investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rth1qvA

In one of the poorest slums in Argentina, families rely on a huge landfill site for food.

In one of the poorest slums in Argentina, hundreds of families rely on a huge landfill site to feed their children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZoymNi3

DR Congo: Violence flares in anti-UN protests

Demonstrations turn violent after protesters storm a UN headquarters in Goma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hACzewB

UK PM debate scrapped after TV host faints

The Sun and TalkTV programme comes off air after the presenter collapses in the studio. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KgQPvw

Viktor Orban adviser Hegedus resigns over 'pure Nazi' speech

A long time adviser to the Hungarian prime minister resigns over speech criticising "race mixing". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JlVSqE8

Fanfare as Croatia's Chinese-built bridge finally opens

The Peljesac bridge links southern Croatia to the rest of the country and is being hailed as historic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VEPu5SU

Utah's Great Salt Lake is running out of water

This July, the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere reached its lowest level ever recorded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j7tbWiM

Locals evacuate California's largest wildfire in 2022

Thousands of people have had to evacuate the Oak Fire in California that has been spreading since Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VLOm7Fq

Paul Sorvino: 'Goodfellas' actor dies at 83

The Tony-nominated character actor was best known for his portrayals of policemen and gangsters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vo5iwPA

Zimbabwe launches gold coins to tackle soaring inflation

Each coin will be priced at the international market rate for an ounce of gold plus 5% for costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nmUZ9tw

Ukraine war round-up: UK to host Eurovision as Moscow cuts gas exports

The song contest can't be held in Ukraine, and Russia further reducing gas supplies to the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/feltn2G

Biden administration gives vaccination deadline for Border Patrol

Biden administration gives vaccination deadline for Border Patrol Victor Manjarrez Jr., former El Paso Border Patrol chief, responds to vaccine mandate for Border Patrol agents illegal crossings is at a historic high.

Face to face with the bandit warlords of Nigeria

BBC Africa Eye has tracked down the ultra-violent bandit warlords who are raiding villages and abducting schoolchildren across north-western Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NdYtF5s

Afghan trans woman finds new home in Brighton

Bella escaped the Taliban in a secret UK mission and is now settling into Brighton's LGBT+ community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qLsKDg9

Louisiana Republican spars with advocates for abortion access at House hearing

Louisiana Republican spars with advocates for abortion access at House hearing Rep. Mike Johnson, witnesses debate Texas abortion law

France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste

New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vy9UwXZ

Brazil election: Bolsonaro launches campaign

He pledges to continue a cash welfare programme if he is returned to office in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gu7s8qc

Climate protesters dragged away after attempting glue stunt with Botticelli masterpiece

The incident follows a spate of action where environmental activists have targeted famous artworks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gjuTX7C

Cuba protests: Mothers' trauma over harsh jail sentences

Many young people received long jail terms after participating in last year's anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EeDo4Ox

Keanu Reeves' comic book makes history

BRZRKR becomes the first comic book to feature in Comic-Con's prestigious Hall H. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k65V9Tr

Pope Francis: The pontiff's 'pilgrimage of penance' to Canada

Pope Francis will meet with indigenous communities to apologise for the church's role in residential schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YD2b4mx

House of the Dragon: What we know about the Games of Thrones spin-off

The series is set 200 years before Game of Thrones - but the dragons, death and feuds are all there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d2EKO9l

Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine

The president and other top politicians have received domestically produced vaccines, say officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/au7KX5t

Wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park

Central and North Eastern regions of the US are also sweltering under extreme heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/igMt5Io

Hausas in Sudan: The pilgrims' descendants fighting for acceptance

Why a demand by Sudan's Hausa community to have more land rights led to the death of 100 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wZKUdsr

Kerala: Meet the Indian woman who flaunts her moustache

Shyja's moustache is an object of fascination and derision for many people, but she says she doesn't care. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FExiyY

Huge jellyfish swarm surrounds boat in Israel

Aerial footage shows the swarm of jellyfish in the waters of Haifa Bay during the annual migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fNLaTlB

Pizza delivery man saves children from burning house

Nicholas Bostic saved five people from the home, and was hailed as a hero by the police chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4BkfVTz

China heatwave: Temperatures of 40C expected this weekend

Some cities in Zhejiang province have been issued red alerts, the country's highest warning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XByqerl

Steve Bannon: Jury finds Trump ally guilty of contempt of Congress

An unofficial adviser to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to co-operate with the 6 January committee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xE5tJyl

Brazil violence: At least 18 killed in police raid on Rio favela

Police say victims in the huge raid included a police officer and a bystander. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rx7C9At

Europe wildfires: Are they linked to climate change?

A series of wildfires across the Europe has caused alarm - how do they compare with previous years? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RsIoGDF

Ukraine war: Family given sight back settle into Polish life

Five-year-old twins who were blinded by a missile attack update us on life in Poland after surgery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yd5RreK

What UK aid cut means for one South Sudan hospital

One of the few doctors serving 1.3 million people may have to leave because he would lose his salary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KGBMyIr

Comic-Con returns in-person to San Diego after pandemic

More than 100,000 fans are gathering in San Diego for Comic-Con. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LwUMz30

Polio: New York reports first US case in nearly a decade

An unvaccinated young adult in New York is experiencing paralysis after contracting the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/smJF3Xb

Food crisis: Ukraine grain export deal reached with Russia, says Turkey

The UN and Turkey finally reach a deal with Russia to let Ukraine ship grain through the Black Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gRaDPXZ

How India can save pilgrimages and fragile Himalayas

Experts say regulation is essential to protect people's lives as well as the fragile Himalayan region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aTJfKdy

Killed for blasphemy in Nigeria: 'It felt like a spear pierced my heart'

Twelve states in Nigeria's north have Islamic courts that view blasphemy as an offence punishable by death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dPHetrk

Somalia drought: ‘I remember at least five children died’

Fardhosa is just 13 years old but has lived through three droughts in her life and never had a proper meal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XunqROP

Biden unveils $2.3bn plan to fight climate change

But he stops short of formally declaring a climate emergency, despite pressure from fellow Democrats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NAZo3x8

Ukraine's First Lady asks US Congress for weapons

In a passionate speech, Olena Zelenska asks for more help in fighting the war against Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p7FIoda

Slovak village votes to keep sign honouring fascist leader

Only one councillor votes to change the sign, which honours fascist leader Monsignor Jozef Tiso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4oyxGKq

Islamic veil: Why fewer women in North Africa are wearing it

The hijab has become a symbol of the battle between secular and Islamist groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ScQIdT7

Shanghai Covid lockdown: The struggle of blind massage therapists

Blind massage therapists say the lockdown and lack of government support are making life difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E0DqKQI

Ecstasy can help people with PTSD, study says

Ecstasy can help people with PTSD, study says Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted therapy has been able to aid people with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to researchers.

Italian PM Mario Draghi's decision-time on government fate

Italy's government could fall on Wednesday, when Mario Draghi tells the Senate if he is to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FTzxVaJ

Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eZcnINU

In pictures: Heatwave bakes Western Europe

The continent has faced sweltering temperatures that sent heat records tumbling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HLGPvsV

Russia's independent TV Rain channel back on air from abroad

The channel was forced to close in March over its coverage of the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bikHeGs

The country where having a pet could soon land you in jail

Iran's parliament is considering a bill that would severely restrict ownership of domestic animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ta4x08A

What is the Marburg virus and how can it be avoided?

Two people in Ghana have died from the infectious Marburg virus, raising fears of a mass outbreak.. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/StLxMh6

Timed Teaser: What's Bennifer's married name?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mrUnQ2G

Zimbabwe food crisis: Replacing maize with sorghum and millet

Farmers are urged to grow sorghum and millet, not just maize, to tackle drought and food shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RPo06DT

Heatwave: Ferocious European heat heads north

Several countries are likely to see their hottest ever days as the heatwave moves north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MdopGUY

Australian makes history on Fifa game cover

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr will be the first female player to feature on the global cover of EA Sports' Fifa football game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4RxWJFg

Isfahan's Shah Mosque: iconic Iranian site damaged in restoration

The Shah Mosque, hailed as an architectural masterpiece, has suffered defects that now need repairing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ixG0o3t

Texas shooting: Uvalde report finds 'systemic failures' by authorities

Authorities have been heavily criticised for how they handled the attack that killed 19 children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RFJYbDU

British rugby player found dead in Italy hotel

The former rugby league player is named in Italian media as the Briton found dead in Florence on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wvZlkfn

Greece aircraft crash: Footage shows cargo plane on fire before hitting ground

Greek officials are treating the Antonov-12 plane's cargo as potentially dangerous, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AF7Mz1h

Ukraine War: The Donbas body collector who has lost count

For those on the front line of Russia's war in Ukraine, the personal toll is unbearable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e3bsLqP

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: The beauty queen who risked her life to reach the UK

Selamawit Teklay fled conflict in Ethiopia, but advises others not to risk crossing the English Channel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DRfBq5n

Why an accused Liberian warlord was killed in Canada

An accused Liberian warlord was shot in Canada, and a police officer and his son ended up in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tvQy4E8

Russia-Ukraine war: Priest detained for criticising Putin

Father Ioann has been held under new laws for criticising the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s14uMOk

How did a captain survive? - The mysterious death of 21 men on a Spanish fishing boat

Only three people survived, including the captain and his nephew, when a Galician fishing boat sank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QVAULiB

‘I thought being black meant I couldn’t get skin cancer’

One woman warns others to learn from her mistakes and use sunscreen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K3HklzU

Pacific Islands urge unity in face of China ambition

Climate change and the economic fallout of the pandemic are testing ties in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A1U20IP

Adam Harry: India transgender pilot's long fight to fly

A young Indian transgender man's fight to become a pilot has hit several roadblocks, he says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eYABO9

Nigeria's big push to grow its own coconuts

Most of Nigeria has the perfect climate for growing coconuts and yet it imports 70% of the popular fruit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oWsvYum

Mexican drugs lord Rafael Caro Quintero arrested - reports

The US has been offering $20m for any information leading to Rafael Caro Quintero's capture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u5Hf8ZT

Saudi Arabia: Biden raised Khashoggi murder with crown prince

The US president is attempting to rebuild ties having promised to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AQZ0Lo1

Satellites give clues about the coming global harvest

With wheat at record high prices, importing countries hoping for increased supply may be disappointed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P3DwRWp

What comes next for US gun control?

Here's a look at some solutions to gun violence proposed by both sides of the gun-control debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/td5GsPV

Ivana Trump, Donald Trump's first wife, dies at 73

The former US president described his ex-wife as a "wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xaMSFCO

Alex Murdaugh: High-profile lawyer charged with murder of wife and son

The charges are the latest in a long-running crime saga involving the disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/peRdjiZ

Ukraine round-up: Deadly attack 'act of terrorism' - Zelensky

An attack on a city far from the front line kills more than 20 people, and a Russian mother's anger over her missing son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WS103mL

New exhibition explores African fantasy and race through art

In the Black Fantastic is a new exhibition bringing together black artists whose works explore fantasy and race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cq4NSv2

'Why I invented Non-binary Day'

Katje van Loon had the idea for International Non-Binary day - half way between International Women's Day and International Men's Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V5HXDKN

Mark Fleischman: Ex-Studio 54 club owner dies by assisted suicide at Dignitas

Mark Fleischman, who ran the legendary New York nightclub in the 1980s, dies by assisted suicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mH8PGLa

US prices rising at fastest rate for 40 years

Fuel and food prices are pushing up inflation in the US, which is at a record level. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZJKLBe2

'We hope for the best, son' - War nears Ukraine maternity ward

Pokrovsk Perinatal Centre is around 40km (25 miles) from the nearest front line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IwaiVMY

Sri Lanka PM tells military to do whatever necessary to restore order

Thousands of protesters stormed Prime Minister and Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/duYFU0m

Why Shah Rukh Khan is still 'king of Bollywood'

Thirty years after he began his career, the actor remains among the world's biggest film icons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dv4ImLu

Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn purchase deal

Twitter sues billionaire Elon Musk in an attempt to force through his $44bn deal to buy the social media giant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fEPtGvk

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa due to resign after protests

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has defied calls to leave for months as his country's economic crisis deepened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/60gEyKW

Candace Owens says pushing vaccines on children appears 'evil and sinister'

Candace Owens says pushing vaccines on children appears 'evil and sinister' 'Candace' host reacts to Democrats incentivizing vaccines for children and Kanye West's comments about abortion on 'Fox News Primetime.'

Roe v Wade: Abortion pills a new front in culture wars

Abortion pills - the most common way to end pregnancies in the US - are in activists' crosshairs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qgbdEDJ

Jenin in the West Bank: Guns and grief on the rise

Tom Bateman spends time with people of Jenin refugee camp, as fears grow of a further descent into violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7PHStJT

'We have a zeal to protect our heritage through radio'

Jambo Radio broadcasts in multiple languages to cater for the growing African and Caribbean community in Scotland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iuCbO6W

Nasa telescope snaps 'deepest ever' view of cosmoss

The new $10bn super space telescope delivers its first full-colour image of the Universe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4fB2HSb

Ukraine war: Russian military equipment on show in Prague

The exhibition features a damaged Russian tank, a howitzer and defused rockets and shells. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IuOtR9i

Jafar Panahi: Acclaimed film maker held in Iran amid crackdown

Jafar Panahi is detained after asking Tehran prosecutors about a fellow director arrested on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bHztKx8

Steve Bannon willing to testify at Capitol riot hearing

Steve Bannon had refused to cooperate until now but his apparent change of heart is supported by Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tCLscrV

Aboriginal flag to permanently fly on Sydney Harbour Bridge

It follows a long campaign to have the flag flown as a symbol of recognition for Aboriginal Australians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OyB096S

Predatory Sparrow: Who are the hackers who say they started a fire in Iran?

Experts are asking who is behind Predatory Sparrow, the group which says it started a fire in an Iranian factory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BhWoX2P

Kenya elections 2022: The misinformation circulating over academic qualifications

Supporters of the leading candidates have been sharing misleading claims about their opponents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bRkafhO

The video game prescribed by doctors to treat ADHD

A US game has got regulatory approval to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FuwLIbl

Gujarat: The unusual lion sightings on India's beaches

Overcrowding and territory wars are causing a gradual change in lion habitats in Gujarat state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kLr1aZu

Maine energy: How one hydropower project sparked a $100m 'hoohah'

A proposal to send hydropower from Canada to the US was cancelled after significant pushback. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L8BUynx

Durban riots: South Africa still bears the scars one year on

More than 300 people died in what the president called an "insurrection", but what has changed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z7aEcwX

Ukraine war: A welcome on two wheels for refugee children

Around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled to Denmark, where a nationwide scheme is offering a unique, two-wheeled welcome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7yX136P

Tamil Nadu: The Indian man who makes art from sunlight

The artist has thousands of followers on Instagram who love his unique work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hs0vf3n

Roe v Wade: Thousands march to White House for abortion rights

The US Supreme Court last month repealed Roe v Wade, ending the nationwide guarantee to an abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7J09PGI

Sri Lanka crowd breaks Rajapaksa grip on power

Sri Lanka's leaders flee from an angry crowd - extraordinary for a country tainted by political repression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LqKhx2G

Arizona to ban people filming police officers within 8 feet

Opponents of the law have said it violates the constitutional right to free speech and a free press. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/10yXo5s

Syria: Russian UN veto blocks aid deliveries to 3m people

Russia blocks a Security Council resolution keeping open a key cross-border aid route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bUNG9Sy

Roe v Wade: Biden signs executive order on abortion access

It will not fully restore nationwide abortion rights - the president says a federal law is needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AiX0T8t

US border agents' horseback charge on Haiti migrants 'unnecessary'

The US border control agency said the actions of its agents potentially violated US immigration law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JFTSgxh

The US army base training Ukrainian fighters

American style training at Fort Leavenworth stands in contrast to Soviet-style military education. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qxmPk4U

Kiteboarders take to sky in southern Spain

The contenders battle it out in an annual world championship event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MwRY4Hu

Elon Musk became father of twins last year, say reports

The Tesla chief executive says he is trying "to help the underpopulation crisis" in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yAafKRl

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 years for violating George Floyd's rights

The former police officer is already serving a 22-year prison sentence for the murder of Mr Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d6nUaTj

Theranos exec Sunny Balwani convicted of fraud

He and fraudster Elizabeth Holmes ran the Silicon Valley company as a couple before its implosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mQJF0gP

How TikTok is fuelling dreams of wealth in the Arab world

The video sharing app is making some Arab youth rich - but for others the dream is way out of reach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/96epJgt

South Africa electricity crisis: No power for up to six hours

In what is described as the biggest ever power crisis, there are blackouts of up to six hours a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gely3V6

Chagos Islands FA: The team representing a lost homeland, 6,000 miles away

The Chagos Islands football team are trying to keep the story of their ancestors alive, 6,000 miles from their disputed homeland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/msvzWhZ

Ukraine round-up: Evacuation under fire and new oil tensions

Civilians flee Ukraine's eastern city of Slovyansk and Kazakh oil is hit by a Russian court ruling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wOyoifR

Revelry and protests as Spanish bull festival returns

The annual event in Spain's Pamplona was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IBTLNoi

Sidhu Moose Wala: The unsettling legacy of the rapper's protest music

It has been more than a month since the rapper was shot dead. But he is still making headlines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CDjB7I5

What does egg freezing have to do with your employer?

More firms are offering so-called 'fertility benefits' but there could be hidden catches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TrezOS8

Roe v Wade: Mississippi judge refuses to block abortion ban

It is part of an escalation in activity in US courts as states seek to impose abortion restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/taRwmS9

North Korea can make more ingredients for nuclear bombs than expected

North Korea can make more ingredients for nuclear bombs than expected North Korea has the capacity to make more base ingredients for nuclear bombs than previously believed, according to new research, suggesting the Kim Jong Un regime possesses the potential to accelerate the earliest stages of production.

Louisiana Republican spars with advocates for abortion access at House hearing

Louisiana Republican spars with advocates for abortion access at House hearing Rep. Mike Johnson, witnesses debate Texas abortion law

Democrats push to pass Biden spending agenda

Democrats push to pass Biden spending agenda Top House Democrats are scrambling to get their caucus to vote for their reconciliation spending bill and the bipartisan infrastructure bill; Chad Pergram reports on the latest.

Sen. Braun: Spending bill vote will be the culmination of Pelosi’s ‘most embarrassing’ political moment

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J.D. Vance: CNN fundamentally looks down on and mocks the average American

J.D. Vance: CNN fundamentally looks down on and mocks the average American The Ohio GOP Senate candidate explains why taking on the elite is an important issue.

NJ Senate race rocks Garden State political landscape

NJ Senate race rocks Garden State political landscape Fox News senior correspondent Laura Ingle reports on a Republican truck driver’s shocking win over the Democrat state Senate president.

Illinois shooting: 'I hid my son in a dumpster' - witness

Police are still searching for the gunman, who shot dead six people at an Independence Day parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f3BFYyz

Illinois shooting: Six dead in 4 July parade shooting near Chicago

The mayor of Highland Park says the situation is "active" and urged people to remain indoors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SrLntsW

Kenya's cost-of-living crisis: 'I can't afford rice for my children'

Florence Kambua has no choice but to salvage waste from a dump site in Kenya's capital to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cl4iUOg

Bihar: Their son vanished - then an imposter took over for 41 years

An Indian man, pretending to be a missing son, deceived the boy's family for over four decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9VQzJEF

Copenhagen shooting: Panic as people flee gunfire inside shopping centre

Several people have been killed in a shooting at a shopping centre in the Danish capital, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NIBCeQY

Couple gets married at 'most beautiful' Taco Bell: 'It was the best of both worlds'

Couple gets married at 'most beautiful' Taco Bell: 'It was the best of both worlds' Analicia Garcia, 24, and Kyle Howser, 25, from Sacramento, California, got married on Tuesday, Oct. 26 and had their reception at the famous Pacifica, California, Taco Bell.