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Ukraine war: 'Children die' in new missile attack on Kyiv

Officials in Ukraine's capital say two children and an adult were killed in an overnight attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S7R01Jm

Nigeria's fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation

Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SIZWebF

US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts

Three women said the actor sexually assaulted them at his Hollywood home between 2001-03. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wDEJ0BO

Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WYJ0bsT

Yugoslav war: UN increases sentence on two Serbian war criminals

Jovica Stanišic and Franko Simatovic trained death squads accused of ethnic cleansing, the Hague says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Imjbw0G

Tree of Life synagogue: Gunman driven by 'malice and hate'

The trial's opening hears emotional testimony from survivors of the Pittsburgh attack that left 11 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PdkjNrb

Using pig fat as green jet fuel will hurt planet, experts warn

Animal by-products being used for aviation fuel could increase demand for palm oil, experts fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d3zbgvK

Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia

Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FIGRugo

Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence

The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UBHs94y

South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lQY3WhG

Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch

Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DtxyUQz

Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort

The 51-year-old had a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pteu2oP

After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?

The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QvJwZ2d

Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism

Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lXr2ALW

German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eX8pSd4

Erdogan victory speech: 'Today nobody has lost'

The re-elected Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressed supporters outside the Presidential Palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RyXn4ub

FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3QGBOMw

Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed'

Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QuoTU6m

Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan

Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sbQBoxw

Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided

The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cdZtQ6U

Lake Maggiore tourist boat overturns, with one dead and three missing

Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JB5Mcmr

Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pclUD96

Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest

Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KUGcxir

Portugal housing crisis: 'I'll have to move back in with mum'

Anger is rising in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, where affordable homes are rarer and rarer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K1jClgs

US debt ceiling: Negotiators agree a deal in principle, McCarthy says

The White House and the Republicans are now ironing out details of a bill to avert a massive default. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EVPYdGO

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z6Dz4xN

US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HZoUGsq

We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov

Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BMGSriP

Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin'

Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an "historic opportunity" to strike a major blow to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8YDql6y

Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft

Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YLZ2v5l

Erdogan and rival clash over refugees in desperate race for vote

The last hours of Turkey's presidential race turn sour as the candidates argue over refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XZzN60y

IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?

These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bqyOBIi

Precious cheetah cubs die in India national park

The cubs were the first to be born in the country 70 years after the animals were declared extinct here from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XNsjKuf

NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting

Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36TgjJU

Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xWiV85O

Was Russian warship attacked by Ukrainian drone boats in the Black Sea?

BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner on how much we know about what happened in the Black Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5IsSgN3

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m8wbDJ

Silicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens

The move comes two months after SVB's collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D7Wnt4U

Dead fraudster mystery grips Australia

After a long inquiry, a judge has concluded many questions about Melissa Caddick's fate will go unanswered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PyZLSlG

Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/56fzZrQ

Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v97L16n

Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions

Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fFBgRrE

Watch: Eight of Tina Turner's most legendary songs

A look back at some of the singer's hits after her death at the age of 83. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gHQ5zet

Modi in Australia: Albanese announces migration deal with India

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dqcZAft

Australia: Watch jewellery store heist by disguised gunmen

CCTV has captured two thieves armed with guns robbing an Australian jewellery store wearing what appear to be burkas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jD3sz1T

US professor fired after machete threat to New York Post reporter

Shellyne Rodriguez is seen on video wielding a large knife at a reporter from the New York Post. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mpBxewP

South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem

How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZcgG4q3

Ron DeSantis: Who is the Florida governor and White House contender?

The Ivy League-educated former naval officer is lauded by many on the right as a political rock star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l34Tywm

Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia

In Estonia, pilots respond to Russian jets acting suspiciously at the alliance's northeast border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MntpUYz

Ray Stevenson: Thor, Star Wars and Rome actor's career in pictures

Some of the most memorable snaps of the Star Wars, Thor and Rome actor - who has died aged 58. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/drNLJ4l

Clare Nowland: Officer who tasered 95-year old woman suspended

Clare Nowland - who has dementia - was critically injured after she was Tasered at an Australian care home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cA2XkRM

India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest

India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f3B8Vk2

E Jean Carroll seeks damages from Donald Trump for CNN remarks

The writer submits a new legal filing over the ex-president's remarks during a CNN town hall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FvrQD29

Biden's Papua New Guinea no-show takes shine off US pact

Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HQZ74bR

G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security

Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FTrtuIH

Watch: Green flash as meteor blazes across sky in Australia

Residents in north-east Australia caught a glimpse of what scientists believe to be a meteor on Saturday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/05lwNEW

China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dhlKygL

Thousands mass for pro-EU rally in Moldovan capital, amid tensions with Russia

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is vying for EU member status, amid fears of a Russian-backed coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pqNCFKL

How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qWDTuRr

Zelensky: For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts

The Ukrainian president said the eastern city had been completely destroyed after months of fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s3y5JcC

G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gcm4gWn

Bakhmut: Zelensky says city is destroyed as Russia claims victory

"It's a pity, it's a tragedy, but for today Bakhmut is only in our hearts," Ukraine's president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/djFaSm4

Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says

US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BFbMr2N

The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j6cWw9e

Ukraine war: ICC 'undeterred' by arrest warrant for chief prosecutor

Russia placed ICC boss Karim Khan on a wanted list, after he issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l6WJedo

British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UVaneg5

Turkey election: Why the world is watching the presidential race

Democracy, EU candidacy, and the fate of millions of Syrians are all on the ballot paper next week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G6nMqHR

Jim Brown: Legendary NFL running back dead at 87

The record-breaking running back became a Hollywood action hero and civil rights activist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t4jnfCI

Week in pictures: 13-19 May 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XplVUkM

Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties

Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WnLsXj7

How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds

Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JpMrOmK

Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district

For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wWqCa2b

Outcry as Australian police taser 95-year-old woman

The elderly care home resident is not expected to survive the incident, a family friend says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NTQEzkU

Pastor Mackenzie's Kenyan cult: The mother who fled Shakahola forest to save her children

A mother-of-five tells the BBC how she escaped a Kenyan doomsday cult where at least 200 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6KLUfAw

Cash App founder Bob Lee murder suspect pleads not guilty

Nima Momeni, 38, is suspected of stabbing Bob Lee in San Francisco, California, on 4 April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CPhyH7B

G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year

The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rkvBnHa

Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud

The company makes the decision amid an escalating legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SLyvB1Z

New York limousine operator convicted of crash that killed 20

The operator of Prestige Limousine faces 15 years in prison for failing to safety maintain the limo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eFN1XbH

'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'

The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U8KMgtW

Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mYjdIsv

Ukraine war: Boy of 5 among civilians killed in shelling

Reports say eight people died and 17 were injured in heavy shelling in the war-torn south and east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P2l810q

Meghan and Prince Harry looked nervous, says New York taxi driver

"I think they were being chased the whole day or something," says New Yorker Sonny Singh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QVux7FH

Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings

Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nAp7a5W

Child rescued from dust devil during baseball game

A 17-year-old umpire came to the rescue of a young player during a Florida little league game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6a4ol5d

North Carolina upholds 12-week abortion ban

Republicans overturn the governor's veto of their bill, prompting chants of "shame" from onlookers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jgp8nBF

Record inflation: Five ways Argentines try to cope

With inflation above 100%, Argentines have devised a number of strategies to deal with the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/50r7SUL

Delhi Metro: India's uneasy relation with public gestures of love

A viral video of a couple kissing in a train has sparked a debate about public display of affection in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nyQWrGE

Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks

Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qxXIrG

Asante King asks British Museum to return gold to Ghana

Asante King met with the British Museum's director on a recent visit to London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gAn1a3M

IPL: The remarkable reinvention of cricket legend MS Dhoni at 41

MS Dhoni has successfully transformed himself into a formidable lower-order batsman for his IPL team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8bPtOnR

Rudy Giuliani accused of sexual harassment by ex-employee

Donald Trump's former lawyer is accused of coercing an ex-employee into sex in a $10m civil case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Us3FQk

Nigeria election: The mystery of the altered results in disputed poll

A BBC investigation has found significant discrepancies in the election results in one region of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zm1uDOk

Cambodia: Opposition Candlelight Party barred from July vote

The move means long-time leader Hun Sen will again face no real competition in July's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s9zcpuH

The man who wants to radically reform Thailand's politics

Pita Limjaroenrat was surrounded by supporters who handed him gifts in front of swathes of cameras. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZCWNfL4

Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8jzfRq1

Ukraine's Zelensky in surprise UK visit to meet Sunak

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in surprise visit to UK to meet Rishi Sunak, as he presses European leaders for more military aid from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rLJTZtq

Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night

Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n152JYW

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6BwEQ8U

Why Ryan Reynolds wanted to buy this ice hockey team

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and the Weeknd want to be the next owner of the Ottawa Senators. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wpuWaFo

From Syria to Sudan: The nightmare followed me

Kareem thought he had found safety but his life was then engulfed in violence once more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wQbEepy

The daring riders of India's 'well of death'

The drivers defy gravity to ride their bikes and cars inside a giant wooden barrel to entertain people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hXNzSQU

Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion

Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OVXibkJ

Ukraine Eurovision act's city attacked before performance

Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took to the stage in Liverpool, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fxhH6aC

Heavy gunfire in Sudan ahead of ceasefire talks

Fierce fighting continues in Khartoum, on the eve of a new round of Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7pwqCBX

Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l92hM5H

Papua New Guinea minister quits over luxury Coronation trip controversy

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister called critics of his daughter's TikTok "primitive animals". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R5IEfPo

Turkish opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat

President Erdogan, who says he has kept Turkey standing tall, faces a united opposition in Sunday's vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9r1RsG2

Kenyan farmer: 'I'm afraid that elephants will kill me'

Prolonged drought in southern Kenya has led the giant mammals to encroach on farms to find food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ncig0Kz

Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn't stop the protests

Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4zU7bdl

17-year-old Honduran migrant dies in US custody

The Honduran foreign affairs office said Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza died at a Florida facility from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MAVhFe8

Ten-day jail terms for US fishing tournament cheats

Two men at the centre of a scandal that rocked the world of competitive fishing get their punishment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FLKMWXZ

Thailand election: The party they can't stop winning

The opposition Pheu Thai party looks set to win most seats after nearly a decade of military-backed rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dxo5aut

Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZljMc3y

Russia denies advances by Ukrainian forces along front line

Pro-Russian sources say Ukrainian soldiers have made advances on the front line in east Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wmCGEnk

Shireen Abu Aqla: Al Jazeera reporter's family still hope for justice

A year after Shireen Abu Aqla was killed by Israeli troops, her brother says they have been denied justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AryWCub

Jailed Dutchman Joran van der Sloot to be extradited from Peru to US

Jailed in Peru, Van der Sloot faces extortion charges related to US teen Natalee Holloway's disappearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P3J57yD

Kambo: Australia investigates suspected frog mucus deaths

Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0fAqUzZ

Police respond to a yelling... goat?

Police in Oklahoma responded to a call for a man screaming "help". They were in for a surprise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/flaAUTw

Heather Armstrong: 'Queen of mommy blogging' dead at 47

Armstrong found success in the 2000s documenting the ups and downs of motherhood on her "Dooce" blog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HeVJ9S

Israeli air strike kills missile commander in Gaza

A pre-dawn air strike kills a top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander and one other person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hCiRS1f

House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances

A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GARTXd

Italian mafia: Police arrest 61 suspected 'Ndrangheta in widespread raids

The sting was part of a wider operation to crack down on crimes including fraud and drug-trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bnlOogN

Nigeria Benin Bronzes: Buhari declaration 'blindsides' museum officials

Nigeria's president says all Bronzes belong to the Oba of Benin throwing return deals into confusion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BELg6A8

Eurovision Q&A: Who the hell are Teya and Salena?

The Austrian duo are among this year's favourites, with a song about being possessed by a dead poet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VESiuHO

Cheng Lei: 1,000 days imprisoned in China for an unknown reason

Australian journalist Cheng Lei's partner tells the BBC he hopes for an end to her "awful situation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5ihvWp2

Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack

It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kDE1QlX

The most iconic Eurovision performances from night one

The first semi-final is over in Liverpool - here's what you might have missed in 60 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TQBcs5O

E Jean Carroll: Jury finds Trump sexually abused writer in NY department store

It is the first time Mr Trump has been found legally responsible for a sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BWQ8vMI

Turkey elections: Aftershocks of anger and grief in the quake-hit nation

On the ruined streets, some blame the president while others tell the BBC the disaster was unavoidable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C6PrjJF

Ukraine war: Jet pilots talk about the air war with Russia

Ukrainian and Russian pilots are fighting to control the skies. Could Western jets change the war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CrEVnL0

Deaths raise fresh fears over cow vigilantism in India

The deaths of three Muslim men within weeks brought calls for police to punish Hindu vigilantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tAlOVrd

Meet Melanie and Chayse: The disabled woman and her sex worker

Aged 43, Melanie decided to book an escort and experience sex for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SBtoR7z

Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case

Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Yblj7X

Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

More details are emerging about the victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at an outdoor mall in Allen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iMr48Cv

Manipur: Thousands displaced as ethnic clashes grip north-eastern state

Dozens have died in the Indian state of Manipur since violence broke out last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ErAq1hO

St Kitts and Nevis is not totally free under King Charles III, says PM

Prime Minister Terrance Drew tells the BBC he will ask the people about making the country a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gEjdk3B

India Kerala: At least 21 dead as boat capsizes

The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers pull the vessel out of shallow, muddy waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s5FUZ1g

Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics

A slate of young, idealistic candidates hope for a sea change in this election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I8gOZrU

Che Guevara: Bolivian General Gary Prado Salmón who captured revolutionary dies

Gary Prado Salmón led troops who caught the famous Cuban revolutionary in the Bolivian jungle in 1967. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CsVyrc4

Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man

US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ISZRi8g

Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ARVc1HL

Watch the King's Coronation side by side with his mother's

Watch to see what's changed since 1953 and what's stayed the same. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MSyiO7x

Texas shooting: People flee as gunshots are heard at mall

A gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/60izMs4

Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iKvErhQ

Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oTvVEJx

Habib Chaab: Iran executes Swedish-Iranian for alleged terrorism

Habib Chaab was a founder of a group calling for independence for ethnic Arabs in Khuzestan province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oIGf1c9

Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C0Awmk4

Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling

President López Obrador says he wants China to help fight the deadly opioid ravaging the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ehiqpVf

Daniel Penny: Ex-Marine defends NYC subway chokehold

Lawyers for Daniel Penny say he and other passengers acted in self-defence when they restrained Jordan Neely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IMOvyRb

Their plane went down - how this WW2 Canada crew survived

Eighty years after their plane crashed, the story of a Halifax bomber crew is finally being told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n0jaNwZ

Kenya: Moment helicopter lifts lorry driver from flash flooding

Flash flooding surrounded a lorry driver who was crossing the Gulana-Kulalu causeway in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zoA1pG3

Tyre Nichols autopsy shows he died of blunt force injuries

Tyre Nichols, 28, suffered from internal bleeding and tears to his brain, as well as bruises and cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hco1tlK

Canada considers expelling Chinese diplomats for targeting MP

Canada's spy agency has accused China of targeting a Canadian politician who criticised Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aI1xtim

Serie A: Fans ecstatic after Napoli’s first win in 33 years

Fireworks and flares were set off across the city after Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QmYsnoB

The journalists imprisoned for reporting the death that shook Iran

Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were detained after they broke the news of Mahsa Amini’s death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wmLPEW

Polarised politics are tearing Pakistan apart

Amid unprecedented crisis, Pakistan's leaders are locked in a power struggle. What will happen? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7M8HwuE

Ukraine: Drone shot down over Kyiv burns through sky

The drone was Ukrainian and downed by the country's own forces after it reportedly lost control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EvRetDn

Vinesh Phogat: Protesting India wrestlers say police assaulted them

The athletes are demanding the arrest of their federation chief, alleging sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6FATbgH

Why black bears love dumpster diving

Experts say garbage containers with food are an ideal spot for bears who eat just about anything. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JRCY3sk

Katty Kay meets the would-be queen of Italy

All eyes are on Vittoria di Savoia, the first female heir to the Italian crown in a millennium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5iUC8yZ

Ros Atkins on... the Russian videos appearing to show Kremlin drone attack

The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at the footage circulating on Russian social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EgVGAdZ

Ukraine war: How old tech is helping Ukraine avoid detection

Ukrainian troops preparing for a major offensive use a wind-up phone to stop the enemy listening in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S8Jdmeg

Laos activist Anousa Luangsuphom killed in 'brazen' public shooting

The 25-year-old had run a popular Facebook page where people aired views critical of the authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iazmkqx

India's Go First cancels flights after bankruptcy

The country's fourth largest carrier blames US engine maker Pratt & Whitney for its problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5LN8pWH

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recounts bout of profound loneliness

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tells of his struggle with isolation, likened to the danger of smoking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CaNbwXs

US senator appears topless during Zoom vote

Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nVlmUyL

Kosovo and Serbia agree to help find war's missing

More than 1,600 are still missing more than 20 years after the period of ethnic violence ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cdk8QJ

Met Gala 2023: Doja Cat and Jared Leto deliver wildest looks

Doja Cat was among the stars paying tribute not just to Karl Lagerfeld - but also his famous feline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39YN5Ao

Vanessa Hudson: Qantas appoints first female CEO as Alan Joyce steps down

Current financial chief and airline veteran Vanessa Hudson will take on the top job in November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yar6wU4

Two hospitals broke law by denying abortion - US health officials

Hospitals that refused life-saving care during an emergency broke federal rules, health officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QNzqFJT

Kenya starvation cult: 'My wife and six children followed Pastor Mackenzie'

Kenyans are trying to fathom why more than 100 people starved to death in an isolated camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q0cyuAV