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Deadly US tornados: Theatre roof destroyed during heavy metal gig

Lethal tornados sweep several US states, leaving three dead in total and dozens more injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lCjvnT1

Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country

In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of Reinoya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uqMWvH

Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

A Romanian appeals court orders the Tates and two associates to stay in the buildings where they live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mpjJqEy

Gwyneth Paltrow's unusual trial - in 2 minutes

Fumbling lawyers, struggling experts and a Hollywood actress being sued over a ski crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U64zBjP

Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson's rocket company lays off 85% of staff

Virgin Orbit will cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t6rEjsB

Oscar Pistorius parole: Early release to be considered

The former Paralympics star has served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering Reeva Steenkamp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z2bSqaR

Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 March 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31gBsD8

The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings

This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in the US who have been caught up in multiple mass shootings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qGCFr8K

Fifa: Indonesia stripped of right to host Under-20 World Cup

Fifa has stripped Indonesia of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O530vw9

The unlikely rise of Gaelic football on the fields of Cambodia

Gaelic football has been an unlikely source of joy, adventure and boundary-breaking change for young people in Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6tfPj2N

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero and government critic arrives in US

The outspoken critic of Rwanda's government arrives in America days after being released from prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sbGWmF9

Dmitry Muratov: The Russian journalist refusing to be silenced

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov is looking for hope in his country's younger generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RtPu7oy

Camera lost 13 years ago found with pictures intact

Spencer Greiner saw the camera poking out of the mud and posted photos it contained on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oOBgFpU

Burrito leads to arrest in firebombing of anti-abortion group

The suspect was arrested at Boston's airport before boarding a one-way fight to Guatemala. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ox5nJeY

The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last

Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QuXvgON

Melissa Joan Hart: I helped kids flee shooting

The Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress says she was near Monday's deadly Nashville school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/10yq8sF

Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eNTn2AJ

Alibaba: China tech giant shares jump after breakup plan announced

The Chinese technology giant will embark on the biggest restructuring in its history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RkAlcLM

Physics of Paltrow ski crash causes court confusion

An expert witness faces a testy cross-examination as tries to lay out the science of the collision. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D1JVfBv

Competitive fishermen plead guilty in walleye cheating scandal

The duo cheated to win a competition, but officials did not fall for the ruse hook, line and sinker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ALpPnq

D and D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game

As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3UWqBXN

Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ExpWSdL

How Nashville police stopped school shooting in four minutes

Police fatally shot the suspect just minutes after arriving at Nashville's Covenant School. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WxZvcJ6

Amateur Australian gold digger finds massive nugget

The specimen was found with a budget metal detector and weighed in at 4.6kg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0wuZY7W

Searching for my roots in an Algerian cemetery

Journalist Maher Mezahi visits his family graveyard and reflects on its impact on his identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pUW2wPN

Lebanon crisis: The Syrian refugees recycling to stay alive

Companies pay tiny amounts for recyclable waste in Beirut. Deiri Fayyad dives into bins to find it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pZXjKGB

North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un's barrage of weapon tests

Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DX8xf7i

Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners

Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yG1PAEO

Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ha15cFK

Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hui2VKl

Poisoned to death: Japan indicts man for killing student with thallium

The toxic substance was also found in the body of an unconscious female relative, local media reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7MpCdPV

Mass Israel protests after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Tens of thousands demonstrate after the removal of Yoav Gallant - who spoke out against controversial judicial reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BusJKVi

Turkish earthquake: Survivors' haunting search for missing relatives

Hundreds of families have refused to give up looking for loved ones, whether they find them dead or alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qzED3Pp

Strike brings Germany's public transport network to halt

The 24-hour walkout is one of the largest the country has experienced in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y56T0B1

Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wMOTcy1

Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YnPVgqZ

Lebanon wakes up in two rival time zones

The time of day is a matter of dispute because of a row between political and religious authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9rX1Vwl

Deadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state

Crushed cars and glass litter the streets of Rolling Fork, a rural town wiped out by the storm that claimed 26 lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E1VW6jw

Your pictures on the theme of 'machinery'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qnaQZ7H

Technology has become the double-edged sword of Asia's protests

The same tools that are empowering dissent are also hobbling protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SvpmeKT

'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D2qi7eU

Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AiBbOWQ

Guo Wengui: How a Chinese tycoon built a pro-Trump money machine

Guo Wengui is accused of masterminding a billion-dollar fraud. His followers tell the BBC their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hXE2jS

Donald Trump and his 'perp walk' moment explained in 60 seconds

How will the former US President handle his courthouse entry if he has to turn himself in? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a0FCQvK

Ukraine war: Battle for Bakhmut 'stabilising' - Ukraine commander

Despite Russia spending months trying to take the city, Ukrainian officials say they are holding on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jOlehIF

The sacred tattoos inked by Thai monks

The BBC visits a 400-year-old Thai temple where devotees get spiritual tattoos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JqlQ876

Rare show of Northern Lights dazzles North America

One of the most intense geomagnetic storm in years paints skies across the region green, purple and pink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8KUlYpn

Scottish paedophile jailed for directing Philippines child abuse

Gary Campbell, 59, paid for abuse to be carried out as he watched from his home in Sutherland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pFgL8nV

Kim Jong Un oversees launch of nuclear-capable underwater drone: state media

Analysts say North Korea's claim that it can generate a "radioactive tsunami" should be viewed with scepticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DSbzr5p

Claude Lorius: Pioneering French climate change scientist dies aged 91

His expeditions to Antarctica helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/stLCOW5

Australia has a 'pokies' gambling problem, but is change coming?

The country is controversially home to a fifth of the world's slot machines, known locally as "pokies". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J5rK0qn

Africa's week in pictures: 17 - 23 March 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ii8bT4r

Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests

Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PF3SE6y

Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro

Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GMkYDth

Watch moment Australian police swoop on secret drugs flight

The plane carried 52kg of meth from PNG to Australia with flight monitoring switched off in an effort to avoid detection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P6WEBR1

Inside Somalia's hidden world of sex work

Two Somali sex workers describe how they were drawn into the dangerous illegal underground scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sL13Pqu

Gisele Bundchen says Tom Brady divorce was 'death of my dream'

The Brazilian supermodel and US football star split after 13 years of marriage last October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hhf3scR

Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul hit with SEC charges over crypto scheme

Eight stars including Soulja Boy did not disclose they were paid to tout cryptocurrencies, the SEC says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3PGmqhT

Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible goes on display in Israel before sale

An Israeli museum is showing the 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon before it is sold for as much as $50m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QAORVhv

Ron DeSantis sharpens attacks on Trump's 'daily drama'

In a TV interview, the Florida Republican takes shots at his possible rival's leadership style. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CdTcDMI

From street truce to Olympic battles - breaking's 40-year odyssey

When peace broke out among New York's gangs, breaking was born. But few foresaw it conquering the world and morphing into an Olympic sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Njtc84e

Badger tunnels halt traffic on Dutch railways

Trains in the north and south of the Netherlands are affected, with some services stopping for a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t72lpah

Cheers and applause as Uganda passes new bill banning identifying as LGBT

Uganda's parliament drafts new law that criminalises identifying as LGBT in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FBJTHpP

Ukraine war: UK defends sending uranium shells after Putin warning

The UK says the depleted uranium shells, which it is sending to Ukraine, are "standard". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JX0Mpk

Saad Ibrahim Almadi: Saudi Arabia releases US man jailed over tweets

Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested in November 2021 when he arrived in Riyadh to visit his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l7okRJT

US urges Xi to press Putin over 'war crimes' in Ukraine

The Chinese and Russian leaders meet again on Tuesday during Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9WXO2lo

US police forces on alert ahead of possible Trump arrest

Police in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles are expected to mobilise in case of potential unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3PEuN7d

Adani Group: Chhattisgarh tribes' year-long protest against tycoon's coal mine

Why Chhattisgarh's tribal people are against a new coal mine owned by the Adani Group? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L0JW6zd

Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NOaf7ej

Investor fears appear to ease as UK and US share prices rise

Investors appear largely reassured after Credit Suisse rescue, but First Republic shares plunge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ue0j93T

Jeffrey Epstein banks to face sex trafficking case

A US court says the banks must face claims they enabled the deceased financier's sex trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fWYBb82

EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6MWleIo

Why asylum seekers are choosing Canada in record numbers

Tens of thousands are crossing into Canada via Roxham Road, an unofficial border in upstate New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VqtFWMK

Safety pin: A tiny tool Indian women use to fight sexual harassment

Almost every day women in India face sexual harassment in public places. So how do they deal with it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q7cVZ8h

Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran says

The visit - not yet confirmed by Riyadh - would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IQ3wz47

Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dHW2CF0

Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to occupied Mariupol, state media reports

The Russian president toured the Ukrainian city devastated by Russian shelling, the Kremlin says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O1XNSBM

Kenya's plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town

The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing nearly all pubs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ir0tFuv

Israel protests: Thousands march against Netanyahu court reform

Huge protests continue against the government plan to curb Supreme Court powers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BT6J2GI

Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gFBCAe3

Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7l4MWv6

Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S5KwQOo

What do we know about the Silicon Valley and Signature Bank collapse?

Two US banks have collapsed and shares have tumbled prompting concerns on both sides of the Atlantic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WmCbfE5

Thousands may have lost out to crypto trading app

Experts who investigated iEarn Bot say it could be part of one of the biggest-ever crypto scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a5PsLlp

Cyclone Freddy in Malawi: Searching for my daughter-in-law in the mud

Rescue teams continue to look for victims after Cyclone Freddy's destructive path through Malawi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PR7ZpM

Millions of dead fish found in Australian river

The large-scale fish deaths were first reported on Friday morning in New South Wales' town of Menindee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5UfW8OJ

Singapore: The penguins given world-first cataract surgery

It took up to 2.5 hours for each penguin - and three months on, the birds can see clearly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5C9fj8L

Lance Reddick, star of The Wire and John Wick, dies aged 60

Reddick, who played Charon in the John Wick action-thriller movies, died of natural causes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/egwlYfC

Gangs sow terror in Brazil cities for third night

Organised crime members are carrying out attacks in several cities to protest against prison conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4TZuPt1

Australian shreds record for longest surf session

Blake Johnston has been riding waves for over 30 hours and plans to keep going. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TDfrQ7j

Russia Ukraine invasion: Indians are braving war to study in Ukraine

More than 1,000 students have returned to finish degrees after fleeing fighting a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gGPuKy1

Deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia is war crime - UN

A report by the UN says over 16,000 children have been transferred to areas under Russian control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HcOQpWY

What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions

The country's ageing population and shrinking workforce are a threat to its economic growth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ic8ob6y

Protests in Paris as Macron pushes through pension reform in France

The French government has invoked a power that means no vote is needed for the reforms to go ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kpuUYG5

US threatens TikTok ban if app is not sold - report

TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, says it has been contacted about a change in ownership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IXmNvjg

Six held over alleged kidnap and torture of Sydney man Peter Vuong

Police say the 26-year-old victim had teeth forcibly removed after being kidnapped for ransom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mLuRd5A

Abhimaan: A Bollywood marital drama that's relevant even after 50 years

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's iconic 1973 film Abhimaan continues to wow audiences even as it turns 50. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eJiqj3u

Why Vietnam doesn't want to claim Ke Huy Quan

The actor has openly acknowledged his Vietnamese roots but the reaction to his historic win has been muted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iAVe3Tz

Turkey floods: Truck overturned by surge of water in earthquake zone

Deadly floods in southern Turkey follow February's earthquakes that killed more than 44,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xS4Y1Rt

Napoli v Eintracht Frankfurt: Football fans throw chairs at Naples riot police

Police respond with tear gas as Eintracht Frankfurt fans charge through the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AuGWtBV

Argentina inflation soars past 100% mark

Inflation hits triple digits for the first time since the period of hyperinflation in the early 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EAB4hsJ

Officials investigate latest close call at US airport

The incident in Washington, DC is the latest in a string of reported near-collisions on US airport runways. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/13jKrF9

Liberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reporting

The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh is retiring after covering Liberia for three tumultuous decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IHlD4Cn

Andrew Tate: Romanian court rejects bail application

The controversial social media influencer has been detained since December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pojLtC0

Aukus submarine deal: Is conflict with China getting closer?

Beijing has reacted with anger to the details of a UK, US and Australia defence pact known as Aukus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bIpJ96f

Juno Awards: Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage while The Weeknd wins big

The protestor interrupted the opening of the Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Brits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lxcr7v5

Watch: On the ground at Israel's mass protests

Thousands of demonstrators massed on a main road, bringing the Israeli city to a standstill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6zR5AXI

US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors

Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d9xaYIJ

Canada: Truck ploughs into pedestrians, killing two

Two people have died and nine have been injured after being hit by a truck in Quebec province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9MVDS0e

Timed Teaser: When might the asteroid hit Earth?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9fMlqmj

Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project

The US, UK and Australia say new nuclear-powered submarines will help ensure stability in the Pacific. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V1IdFbp

TikTok users shrug at China fears: 'It's hard to care'

Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WgBkyrh

Rohingya camp fire was 'planned sabotage' - investigators

Militants set the fire to "dominate" the world's largest refugee camp, Bangladesh investigators say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c6VvErT

Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut rages

Both Ukraine and Russia have reported inflicting significant losses in the eastern city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B7wS1fb

Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IKayeAG

Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EerDnkJ

Fashion on parade as stars hit champagne (not red) carpet at the Oscars

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xKvO0ia

Hamburg Jehovah's Witnesses in shock after mass shooting

Services have been cancelled across Hamburg as police say they cannot rule out a copycat attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qcm4MA7

Aramco: Saudi state-owned oil giant sees record profit of $161bn

After a year when petrol prices soared, the Saudi firm announces a best-ever set of figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xZ21VyR

US summit to finalise Aukus defence pact

The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0IdxuB3

Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vaXyRIr

Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pywPF4s

Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HqBUVQ2

Tiger Woods denies he had a tenancy deal with ex-girlfriend

Lawyers for the golfer argue Erica Herman was a "guest" who had been "invited" to stay with him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ns6DKFj

US fight over abortion pills waged state by state

Tussles in California, Texas and elsewhere over the drug mifepristone could affect millions of US women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ugyUkq8

Maharashtra: Indian students who risk their lives to study

Three students in India's Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X0bTK4o

Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide trial halted over dementia claims

Judges in The Hague pause the trial of Félicien Kabuga, the alleged mastermind of Rwanda's genocide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OuvpBd4

Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vxAqJNd

Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MdwIcoN

Libianca: The true story behind the star's 'more alcohol' song, People

People (Check On Me) is poised to enter the UK Top 10 this week - a first for a Cameroonian artist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jRcwGd7

Hamburg shooting: Armed police storm a building

Local media outlets have reported the location as a Jehovah's Witness centre from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UAlBWck

Italy people smugglers to face up to 30 years in jail

Italy's PM says she is determined to defeat human trafficking after a shipwreck which claimed the lives of 72 migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Iqur19t

Canadian police investigate Chinese 'police stations' in Quebec

Similar stations have raised concerns in other countries, including the US and the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JAxcXoz

UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen

The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in the Red Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gztZVLI

Ugandan bill threatens jail for saying you're gay

A bill is tabled in parliament to criminalise anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and to imprison them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kNC1HrV

Ukraine war: Russian air strikes hit cities across country

Ukrainian officials say residential buildings and infrastructure are hit, with power cuts in places. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cZ1FXDi

Weeping US Marine describes Afghan 'catastrophe' before Congress

A Congressional inquiry into the 2021 withdrawal hears emotional testimony from a bomb victim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zVuxoQA

Nigeria election 2023: What next for heartbroken young voters?

With crucial local elections due, the enthusiasm of "Obidients" remaining on target is questioned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SgpEZ3u

Tawang: The Indian monastery town coveted by China

Tawang is home to India's largest Buddhist monastery - China claims it as part of Tibet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DW9NPac

US six-year-old who shot teacher won't be charged - prosecutor

The "prospect that a six-year-old can stand trial is problematic", a prosecutor says in a media interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y9IStoZ

Georgia protests: Controversial law highlights struggle for future

Divisions over a controversial law are the latest sign of a wider struggle over the country's future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NzXmI8W

Pictures from above: What a bird's eye view of Africa reveals

Pictures taken from above the continent show how the landscape is transformed by human activity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TyZHP3X

Holi 2023: India celebrates festival of colours

Millions of people mark the occasion with processions and festive meals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dK2sqpz

The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes

In a country with just two women in its cabinet, Satoko Kishimoto is trying to change the culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/twmMxpD

Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets

Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mWieI1b

US interest rates could go higher than expected

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DLJ71RU

Spain $1.7m wine theft: Couple jailed for four years

A former Mexican beauty queen and her partner stole 45 bottles of wine from a luxury Spanish hotel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O1ZtM5I

Turkey election: Opposition picks single Erdogan challenger

Centre-leftist Kemal Kilicdaroglu is chosen by a six-party alliance to face the strongman leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nmJFGdr

Gary Rossington: Lynyrd Skynyrd's last founding member dies aged 71

Guitarist Gary Rossington had survived a 1977 air crash that killed several of his bandmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eiWgcM3

S Korea to pay victims of Japan WW2 forced labour

Seoul controversially agrees to pay its own citizens compensation rather than seeking money from Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cAwzNvn

Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack

An investigation is under way after preliminary evidence suggests that it is a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sIXBLaG

Iraq alcohol ban: Christian political party appeals, saying it is undemocratic

Custom officials have been told to enforce a law ending the import and sale of alcohol with immediate effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I246PFu

Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A6jYsp4

US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mgH6VIf

Greek train crash: PM Mitsotakis seeks forgiveness from families

His plea comes as protesters angry over the deadly disaster clash with police in the capital Athens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pwKc1o5

Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4MdsgNa

Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tCjc0E5

Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AITfqei

In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zYvUTcX

Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/69wVKcf

Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine

Police reveal details of an undercover operation that began off the coast of South America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JOtnwHF

Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XQ518lB

Tom Sizemore: Saving Private Ryan actor dies at 61 after brain aneurysm

The Black Hawk Down star's career was mired by drug problems and domestic violence convictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AW3Z2iF

Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa

The French president is back in Africa trying to fend off challenges from Russia and China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tgvO4oJ

Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4FwyqP5

Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison

A judge calls the double murder case "one of the most troubling" as he hands down two life sentences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7NaVUzC

Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?

Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AHzZNT

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SzBeoig

US arrests two for illegally exporting aviation tech to Russia

The men allegedly conspired to skirt US export laws to sell sophisticated aviation equipment to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MLcugY0

Florida resident dies from brain-eating amoeba

Officials suspect the victim was infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with public tap water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qo4C8yN

Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j2CGDx4

Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill

Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oZ7vtPs

Murdaugh jurors visit Moselle estate before closing arguments

Alex Murdaugh's wife and son were found dead near dog kennels on the family's 1,700-acre property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7HLiIUF

Whiskey fungus lawsuit forces Jack Daniels to halt building project

A Tennessee woman says that whiskey fungus from a warehouse is wreaking havoc on her property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z6r85BJ

Ukraine war: Images show devastated towns near front line

Photographers get access to areas close to the front line left destroyed by the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R2dGF60

Lukashenko and Xi discuss China's Ukraine peace plan

The Belarus leader - an ally of Russia's President Putin - is on a state visit to the Chinese capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FnJejz1

At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece

Kostas Koukoumakas takes a look at the devastation after two trains collided in northern Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V9UxoGL

Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tuvn7lR

Greece train crash: Pictures of devastation as dozens killed

The cause of the crash, that happened shortly before midnight on Tuesday, is currently unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SOgqFrB