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From the metaverse to NFTs and everything in-between, what's made the news in tech this year? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34awNxb

The Corozal: Scottish dredger that helped build the Panama Canal

Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eEsEU4

2021 viral videos: The social media moments India celebrated

From the 'pawri' girl to the tiny Covid warrior, here are the social media moments India celebrated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pHdwf0

The 'heartbreakingly beautiful' art of Laurie Anderson

The pioneering artist speaks about her new exhibit, which blends painting, film, music and writing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ELXAw9

Why Chinese stand-up comedians are turning to English

Alex Shi says her comedy comes from her Chinese heritage but she feels more comfortable performing in a foreign language. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mJN2b1

Cape Verde: Drone delivers medical supplies to remote islands

Computer scientist Erico Pinheiro has invented a drone system to deliver medical supplies to the remote communities of his island nation Cape Verde. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDdoa7

Australia: Protesters set Old Parliament House in Canberra on fire

The blaze was quickly put out but marks an escalation in indigenous protests in Canberra. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pFDBLG

Elon Musk rejects claim he is hogging space

His comments come after China complained to the United Nations about his internet satellite project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JlwwHI

What does future warfare look like? It's here already

There's one area where the West is falling dangerously behind Russia and China - hypersonic missiles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sHJJEV

15 films to look out for in the Oscars race

With the gong-giving season picking up steam, we look at the possible nominees for the big awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JsODeY

Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse girls

A jury in New York convicts her of recruiting and trafficking teenagers in a "pyramid of abuse". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EFWKB4

Ghislaine Maxwell: How accusers' testimony brought her down

This was a victory for the women who fought to bring Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator to justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pDmVnL

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? The downfall of a favourite daughter

How Ghislaine Maxwell went from being the toast of high society to a convicted sex trafficker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzotEZ

What went wrong with vaccinating the world?

Why developed countries have a surplus of vaccines while low-income ones are still struggling to battle Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sJyyvt

COP 26: The teenagers suing 33 countries

To ensure the promises of COP26 are kept, young campaigners are putting their faith in international courts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z9yWEy

Syntropic agriculture: A new way of farming in dry climates?

Ernst Gotsch's method of agriculture increases, rather than decreases, biodiversity and wildlife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JEiC3R

Covid: US and France report record daily case rises

However, US officials said it was possible the figures were an overestimate due to reporting delays. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Js0j1q

Stand News: Police arrest six from Hong Kong independent news outlet

Six people linked to Stand News were arrested for "conspiracy to publish a seditious publication". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FxD8jY

John Madden: Legendary NFL coach and commentator dies at 85

John Madden, the much-loved American football coach and commentator, has died aged 85. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EAHOEv

Boeing 737 Max: Indonesia lifts ban after 2018 Lion Air crash

The announcement came just a day after Ethiopian Airlines said it would resume 737 Max flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EAGDoy

Why Mauritius is losing its seashells

The beaches of the Indian Ocean island seem bereft of the beautiful shells popular with tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zeWh88

Biodiversity: The tale of the 'un-extinct' fish

A Mexican fish species has been "brought back from extinction" after a decades-long rescue mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ydInZ

Music preview 2022: The biggest releases, tours and films

What will Britney do now she's free of her conservatorship, and who's releasing new music in 2022? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EzkNSs

The mystery of the home where the Queen was born

Where was the original site of the house where the Queen was born? And was it bombed in the war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EvW01n

Covid: Europe sees record virus case rise

Italy, Greece and Portugal all also announced their highest daily case totals on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sBVsox

Richard Marcinko: Seal Team Six founder dies at 81

Richard Marcinko played a vital role in boosting America's counter-terrorism capabilities but was a divisive figure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mHqhEB

Robert E. Lee: Virginia workers open Civil War era time capsule

The 130-year-old capsule contained flags, books and bullets related to the Confederate States. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sGUgQS

Fighting to learn in Venezuela

Despite the country's continuing economic crisis, both pupils and teachers are determined to continue with schooling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qDyN8S

Israel tries to contain avian flu outbreak after 5,000 wild cranes die

Some 5,000 wild cranes have died and hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys are being culled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3py3ZH0

Paing Takhon: Myanmar celebrity gets three years jail for mass protests

Paing Takhon, who has millions of fans, took part in protests against a military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sIgzp9

Covid: US halves isolation time for asymptomatic infection

The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) recommends five days isolation for asymptomatic Covid cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HjCgjE

Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN

The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mFlCCX

Ashes: Australia thrash feeble England to retain Ashes at Melbourne

England surrender the Ashes on the morning of the third day of the third Test as Australia crush them by an innings and 14 runs at the MCG. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3essA9M

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

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

Crocodiles turn on humans amid Iran water crisis

The creatures are attacking as their habitats shrink, a grim side-effect of Iran's water shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HhHoo8

The African nation aiming to be a hydrogen superpower

Namibia wants to use its abundance of sunshine and wind power to make and export hydrogen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eve952

What a Greek tragedy teaches us about modern migration

A production of Antigone seeks to overturn prejudices about Africans arriving in Sicily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/318V3i8

83 movie: Reliving India’s epic cricket triumph

A Bollywood ode to India's 1983 cricket world cup win recreates one of the greatest upsets in sports history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32tnBDy

Afghanistan: Children in Kabul working for a piece of bread

More and more Afghan children are having to work to support their families, amidst an economic collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qmTntS

Climate change: Huge toll of extreme weather disasters in 2021

Floods and storms connected to rising temperatures have had a huge impact on people worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HiLMDz

Spider-Man: No Way Home becomes first pandemic-era film to top $1bn

It beat Chinese Korean War epic The Battle of Lake Changjin to be the highest grossing film of 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Et07vd

Roe v Wade US abortion rights lawyer Sarah Weddington dies

Sarah Weddington won the landmark 1973 US Supreme Court case that legalised abortions in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32kUEK8

Why I'm proud to be black and Jewish

Black and Jewish journalist Nadine Batchelor-Hunt travels to Israel to meet the Ethiopian community and explore this dual identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mBFHdw

How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot

The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FHDBQw

Fear and loathing in South Africa where foreigners live in danger

Foreigners in South Africa tell photographer Shiraaz Mohamed how they cope with xenophobia and crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Jmwi3h

In pictures: The life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32A3W4u

Myanmar: Charity staff missing after deadly 'army attack'

Save the Children says troops killed 38 people and burned their bodies in eastern Kayah state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yXhaEB

Israeli 'psychic' Uri Geller still baffling fans at 75

Now wowing visitors at his museum, the famous spoon bender recalls his rise from poverty to stardom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HdAcJE

Love story sends TV fans in search of idyllic Alps

Crash Landing On You has been a big hit and now fans are travelling to the filming locations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30X7kG7

Letter from Africa: Why Kenya's taxman is eyeing social media

Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3En9exD

The Chinese mother backing bigger families

Chen Ting is a mother of three and businesswoman who encourages other women to have more children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FwP6KA

Why a former oil executive is capping abandoned wells

Around the US, an estimated three million oil wells have been abandoned. They're more dangerous than we think. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3enbQ3I

Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies

In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said "immense tragedies" were being passed over in near silence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WHSk6

Sudan coup: Military cuts internet services ahead of planned protests

Web services are restricted in the capital ahead of demonstrations against the military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yXGkD4

Covid: US airlines scrap hundreds of flights amid Omicron surge

Airlines say they are experiencing Covid-related staffing shortages over the busy Christmas period. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JjMZML

SA urges halt to Nelson Mandela's Robben Island prison cell key auction

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, spent 18 years in a tiny cell on Robben Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3epZk3H

In pictures: World celebrates Christmas

For the second year running, fewer people are attending festive events because of the Covid outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yV9xyk

Climate change: Lapland reindeer gone astray in search for food

Herders are struggling to find thousands of reindeer that have run away in search of food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H7YHbl

No time for war: Russians see no chance of conflict

With rhetoric becoming harsh and fears of an invasion growing, Muscovites give their views on the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fu6XBU

Art: 'People amazed I fold paper for a living, then they see it'

Artist Polly Verity loves the look and feel of paper and has been "lost in its landscape" for years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3enjcUZ

French zoo closed temporarily after pack of nine wolves escape

No people were injured during the incident, but the wolf pack was killed due to safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Et8l6q

Rare pink handfish spotted in Australia for first time in decades

Australian researchers found the endangered "walking" handfish in wild waters off Tasmania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hf3V5f

Park Geun-hye: South Korea's ex-president granted government pardon

Park had previously received a 22-year prison term for her role in a vast corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pprjqq

Mali: West condemns Russian mercenaries 'deployment'

France and its 15 allies say this could "further deteriorate the security situation in West Africa". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sqejTs

Selfridges sold for £4bn to Thai-Austrian alliance

The British luxury store chain is being bought by Thailand's Central Group and Signa Group of Austria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yV1lOB

Climate change: Small army of volunteers keeping deniers off Wikipedia

A group of editors is working tirelessly to keep bad climate info off the user-generated encyclopaedia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fte8KF

Murray Head: 'Unsung at home, but a hero in France'

Murray Head is all but forgotten in the UK, but in his adopted home France he ranks among the greats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkufnp

Switzerland's wolves get too close for comfort

Alpine villages say the animals have started approaching children and they need to fend them off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yT0hL6

Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 December 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yRLYqk

James Webb Space Telescope: How does it work?

The telescope has been 30 years in the making and is nearly ready to launch, but what makes it so special? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvpvdI

Georgia: The rise of the right

LGBT activists cancelled Tbilisi Pride this year after violence from far-right protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qppUPS

Kentucky tornado: Two babies pulled alive from rubble

Their grandmother tucked them in a bath with a Bible and a blanket before the Kentucky twister hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H5zRsG

Australia settles lawsuit over welfare scheme criticised as racist

Aboriginal communities said a welfare scheme criticised as "modern-day slavery" had increased poverty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33HFq1Q

Omicron: Biden denies failure in Omicron testing response

A shortage of tests have plagued the US while the latest variant has triggered an explosion in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33LIZnH

Philadelphia congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in broad daylight

The lawmaker's government phone and ID were among belongings that the two robbers also snatched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3syNIDT

Gay Santa ad highlights big shift in Norwegian society

The ad showing Father Christmas kissing a man highlights 50 years of changes in Norwegian LGBT rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pm3TlP

Kashmir fury at India's plan to redraw voting map

Kashmiris fear India's draft proposal to redraw constituency lines will limit their choice of leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33HlWdI

Is this the world's largest virtual fashion show?

Asia's biggest metaverse - an intricate world populated by young women shopping for avatar outfits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Xhd6U

How this iconic Manhattan newsstand survived the Covid pandemic

Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J6tqr7

Covid-19: Israel could become the first country to give four vaccine doses

A fourth booster would be offered to over-60s and health workers as Israel prepares for Omicron wave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FqUe3a

Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found in China

Researchers say the fossil is at least 66 million years old and was about to hatch just like a chicken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eeQjKH

Gaming disorder: Inside the clinic helping addicted teens

BBC News has exclusive access to the UK's only facility for video game addiction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phaHkw

McDonald's faces a French fries shortage in Japan

The firm's potato deliveries from North America are being delayed due to supply chain disruptions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FjHBXB

Mother seals recognise pup's voice at two days old

Elephant seal mums can distinguish their own offspring at just two days old, research shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EmltKC

Kerala school uniform: Why some Muslim groups are protesting

Muslim groups in India's Kerala state protest after a government school allows girls to wear trousers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3smwKsd

The Maasai TikTokers wowing Bollywood fans

Tanzanian siblings Kili and Neema Paul lip sync perfectly in Hindi, accruing millions of followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32akWPa

Saving Kyrgyzstan reindeer from brink of extinction

Kyrgyzstan used to be home to thousands of reindeer but now there are as few as 400 left. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FiqiGk

The secret lives of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein

Never-before-seen photos released during her trial shed new light on their private lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EdLj3C

Hong Kong election: China rejects democracy concerns from West

The US, Britain and others had criticised the tightly-controlled vote for "eroding democracy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yNmXfG

Malaysia: Death toll rises after massive floods

At least 14 are dead and tens of thousands are displaced by one of the worst floods in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FgNPYd

Abducted Haiti missionaries describe daring escape

The group, including four children, navigated by the stars as they trekked through the bush to freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3slVosR

WHO urges cancelling some holiday events over Omicron fears

"An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled," warns the World Health Organization's head. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EeHD1m

Saudi-led coalition forces target Yemeni airport in air strike

Saudi state media claimed that UN aid workers were warned to leave the airport ahead of the strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mlYitE

Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV

Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3miq5Lx

Indian Christians fear attacks or jail over conversions

Christians in Karnataka state say attacks against them have grown ahead of a new anti-conversion law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EhlKOS

Berlusconi seeks comeback role as Italian president

Despite the scandals and a tax fraud conviction, Italy's most colourful ex-PM could be head of state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GYKv49

How Covid deepened America's teacher shortages

Classrooms across the US have been emptied of educators - and the pandemic has made it worse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qgXCqC

Covid: An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled - WHO chief

The head of the World Health Organization calls for "difficult decisions" to be made over festive plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H1w6Eo

Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year

The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J8gyAu

Young pupils allegedly forced to re-enact Holocaust in Washington school

An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EfBFNV

What is the metaverse?

From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3J3ZUSz

The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner

If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7sFzS

Algeria and a question of identity: Who counts as African?

North Africans love the Cup of Nation but for some, their African identity is open to question. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eapWp4

Covid-19: Can freebies tempt Indians to get vaccinated?

Some Indian states have offered unusual vaccine incentives, but experts say this may not be enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7egK5

Myanmar: BBC investigates military's mass killings

Eyewitnesses and survivors say that soldiers rounded up villagers before separating the men and killing them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3BHDq

Leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile presidential election

His far-right rival José Antonio Kast conceded defeat less than 90 minutes after polls closed on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p9ab87

Iran execution of Heidar Ghorbani sparks rare anti-government protest

The death sentence handed to Kurdish man Heidar Ghorbani was viewed by rights groups as political. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GWyBYD

Philippines Super Typhoon Rai: Death toll reaches 75

With communications systems down, authorities say the scale of the storm's destruction is unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ec3N9P

Wagner Group: Why the EU is alarmed by Russian mercenaries in Central Africa

The shadowy Russian mercenary group, allegedly linked to the Kremlin, has been accused of rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sifrIB

Covid: French ski season in disarray as UK tourists banned

Snow on the slopes of Mont Blanc is the best Chamonix has seen in years - but few Brits will enjoy it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30IvnZs

Hong Kong: Why the Legco elections are so controversial

Sweeping changes put in place by China altered the way the city chooses its lawmakers this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FdZHu2

BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam

The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ebq6ae

Chileans divided ahead of presidential run-off

The election, set to be the most polarised in decades, pits a far-right candidate against a leftist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q2bdC4

Sir Rod Stewart pleads guilty to battery over Florida hotel 'punch'

The singer and his son clashed with a Florida hotel guard who refused them entry to a party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IZsWTz

US court reinstates Covid vaccine mandate for large US businesses

The national mandate, blocked last month, will cover more than two-thirds of the country's workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32fQQcl

Theranos trial: Jury to decide fate of Elizabeth Holmes

The prosecution says she ran a "house of cards"; the defence liken her to a brave captain of a sinking ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3so9MAG

Lagos party plans threatened by Nigeria Covid passports

Nigeria was briefly put on the UK's travel red list but most people are indifferent to coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E4ZGaf

Russia-Ukraine: Can a solution be found for war in Ukraine's east?

The West fears a Russian invasion so hopes of a peaceful solution to the conflict look slim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e2JcFe

Afghanistan to Wisconsin: Refugees dream of home

Some of the 13,000 Afghan refugees living at a US military base in Wisconsin reflect on new lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9ktEC

Caroline and Martine: Picture book heroines who fought for French hearts

For nearly 70 years, Caroline and Martine have been rivals for the hearts of French schoolchildren. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fk12za

Week in pictures: 11-17 December 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E0VzvS

Ros Atkins on… What 2021 taught us about Covid

A look back at how the pandemic evolved throughout 2021, and what we've learned from it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e0zYJp

India and Pakistan: The students in jail for praising the wrong cricket team

An Indian student's family calls for his release after he was arrested for celebrating Pakistan's victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yALPHu

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Epstein's ex testifies for the defence

Eva Andersson-Dubin has defended her sex offender ex in the past and denies knowledge of his crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yAran9

TikTok says US school shooting threats not credible

Security around some US schools is stepped up in response to supposed violent threats going viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yBs3vC

US FDA permanently allows mail-order abortion pills

But the federal move will be overridden by 19 states that already have bans in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/327TZeo

US Congress passes import ban on Chinese Uyghur region

The bill overcame opposition from Coca-Cola, Nike and Apple and an initial lack of White House support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yyKvF3

Africa's week in pictures: 10 - 16 December 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E3aaXy

How Russia tries to censor Western social media

Western social media companies face huge fines as Russia pressures them to remove content it objects to. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p1EkWS

Tania Mendoza: Mexican actress shot dead while waiting for son

Tania Mendoza was outside a football academy when a gunman shot her multiple times before escaping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32a1Vf0

US panel recommends J&J shots be sidelined after clot deaths

Nine people have died from extremely rare side effects linked to Johnson & Johnson's jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/324DRun

'If you eat here, you're dining with rats'

Some New Yorkers are cooling on the craze for street-side restaurant sheds, due to noise and vermin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E66THi

Kenyans find rural lifeline after Covid city exodus

The coronavirus pandemic has forced some city dwellers to move back to the countryside to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30xWLcw

Afghanistan: What humanitarian aid is getting in?

Millions of people are at risk of starvation as a result of harsh winter conditions and economic collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33y9zAO

Usain Bolt: Mario Kart helped me become Olympic champion

Usain Bolt's been talking to BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ubepM

Inside the fight for Bangladesh's independence

The author of the Bangladesh constitution on working with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ytLwhR

The teenagers and the nun trying to stop an Australian coal mine

Eight teenagers won a milestone environmental court case in Australia, but the result was appealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GNPZio

Southern right whales: Tracking unexpected Southern Ocean migrations

New Zealand scientists have used satellite tags to follow whales around the Southern Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E7syPn

China: The death of a man bullied for being 'effeminate'

A young man's death sparks discussions on gender norms, even as the state targets "sissy men". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31SNIUi

Ethiopia civil war: How PM Abiy led fight-back against rebel advance

Abiy Ahmed has thwarted a rebel advance on the capital a year into a brutal civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dT9hX6

James Webb: A $10bn machine in search of the end of darkness

The biggest space telescope ever built is ready to show us the first stars to light up the cosmos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GJOv8J

Billie Eilish says porn exposure while young caused nightmares

The singer-songwriter spoke about how "abusive" pornography skewed her early sexual experiences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ysX18Y

Covid: Omicron probably in most countries, WHO says

The heavily mutated coronavirus variant is spreading at an unprecedented rate, the WHO's head warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31QUqdt

Malta becomes first EU nation to legalise cannabis

The landmark move is expected to be followed by more European countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ujJBk

Nagaland killings: Anger grows after Indian army’s botched ambush

Locals in Nagaland state demand government action after troops shot dead 14 civilians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GEombk

Saudi Arabia allows free thinkers to talk to students

Young men and women meet leading philosophers in a country criticised for intolerance of dissent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EU07FE

Ros Atkins on... the Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen F1 title drama

Max Verstappen was crowned F1 world champion, after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dKnw0m

Tom Holland: 'There are kids who look up to Spider-Man'

Spider-Man: No Way Home is Tom Holland's third solo film and his sixth as part of the Avengers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GEym4n

How much does the diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 matter?

The Winter Olympics have been hit by a flurry of protests from governments in the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dQ27my

Koffi Olomidé cleared of rape but convicted of holding dancers

A French court clears Koffi Olomidé of rape but convicts him of holding four dancers against their will. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Mce9D

Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas to face Westminster magistrates

Mrs Sacoolas returned to the US after diplomatic immunity was asserted on her behalf. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dKGDHx

Cargo ships collide in Baltic Sea off Sweden's coast

A vessel registered in Denmark has capsized after hitting a British flagged ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oM7OIq

Kentucky tornadoes: Residents revisits destroyed home

Kentucky residents are gathering the pieces that are left of their homes after the deadly tornadoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GI6axD

Queensland border reopens to other Australian states

Families enjoy emotional reunions after a controversial five-month border closure ends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dPECcY

Kentucky tornadoes: 100 year-old-church destroyed in seconds

Nomia Iqbal reports from the ruins of the Mayfield First United Methodist Church in Kentucky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lXRjXT

Vladimir Putin: I moonlighted as a taxi driver in the 1990s

Russia's president says he had to top up his income during economic troubles when the USSR collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31TcoLS

Black Axe: Leaked documents shine spotlight on secretive Nigerian gang

Documents suggest the feared 'cult' has infiltrated Nigerian politics and launched a global fraud operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yk1NFM

The ultra-violent cult that became a global mafia

A BBC investigation into Black Axe has unearthed new evidence of political infiltration, and a scamming and killing operation spanning the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pQ4Fqd

France resists US challenge to its values

The government is fighting back at what it sees as imported cultural ideas from the UK and US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30pJJhe

Omicron: India aims to avoid 'pandemic roulette'

A virology institute boss says India will see a third wave "depending on how warmly we invite it". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mkccNh

Howard University: Why these students slept out in tents on campus for weeks

After reports of mould and rodents in dorms, protesters at Howard University took over a campus building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s0GVCC

Indian police 'foil man's attempt to fake death'

Officers say he murdered another man to try to fake his own death to avoid being returned to prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oOg7mR

Meth and heroin fuel Afghanistan drugs boom

With a collapsing economy and severe drought, Afghanistan’s drug trade is on the rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMd0ft

Your pictures on the theme of 'misty mornings'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30gApfk

Kentucky hit by 'worst ever tornadoes'

More than 70 people died in Kentucky in Friday night's storms, including dozens in a candle factory, and the death toll is expected to rise above 100. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EN6fPP

ICYMI: Scuba-diving Santa and other festive moments

Why has Father Christmas swapped his sleigh for diving gear and skis this week? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oUvzhD

Biden: US will do whatever is needed to help Tornado victims

US president Joe Biden speaks to the country after states have been hit by deadly tornadoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJmUym

Alan Shepard: Bezos space company sends first US astronaut's daughter to space

Laura Shepard Churchley's father, Alan, became the first American in space in 1961. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ISSj9J

Week in pictures: 4-10 December 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GyHA1V

Kashmir killings: The families still waiting for bodies of loved ones

Relatives of people killed by security forces during encounters say they have little hope of justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oLWThX

Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the trial so far

Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD

Ros Atkins on… Compulsory Covid vaccinations

Ros Atkins examines the ethical arguments surrounding vaccine mandates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rSU8x1

Indonesia volcano: Volunteers struggle to recover the dead, metres deep in ash and mud

The effort to recover bodies is continuing in Indonesia, after the eruption of Mount Semeru last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31L6sow

Mexico truck crash: 'There are so many dead'

At least 54 people have been killed, and scores more injured, after a truck rolled in southern Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yelnDv

Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa attacks social media 'toxic sludge'

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dI9mwJ

Margaret River bushfires: Blazes force evacuations in Australia tourist region

The blazes near Margaret River have forced evacuations and scorched over 6,000 hectares of land. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IFl5dx

Mothers reborn: The surprising benefits of lifelike dolls

Reborn dolls are hyper-realistic dummies, treated like real children, given a birthing ceremony and even a heartbeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pFLgbz

Russia Ukraine: Putin compares Donbas war zone to genocide

Russia's leader ramps up his rhetoric as the US and Ukrainian presidents discuss border tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DHeECY

Starbucks to get its first unionised US store since 1980s

Staff at one branch vote to unionise, the first in the coffee chain's own stores since the 1980s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ya8Tg2

Capitol riot: US appeals court rejects Trump's request to block files

A panel investigating the Capitol riot wants to see the ex-president's White House records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oGW75E

Valérie Pécresse: Part-Thatcher, part-Merkel and wants to run France

Valérie Pécresse has given the Republicans a lift, and a poll suggests she could be president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pLJCF8

Where are Afghanistan's women MPs now?

Sixty of Afghanistan's 69 women MPs are scattered across the globe, but many aim to continue fighting for women's rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dAGmHd

The Nepalese children made to work in bars and clubs

Nepalese children, some as young as 11, are trapped in the worst forms of child labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rMNEQq

The country that is Europe's hub for cargo bikes

In Germany, generous subsidies are leading to more sophisticated cargo bikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s06dR0

Mothers reborn: The surprising benefits of lifelike dolls

Reborn dolls are hyper-realistic dummies, and for some women, they serve a deeper purpose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EGX43j

New York’s Met museum to remove Sackler name from exhibits

The Sackler family founded Purdue Pharma, which manufactured opioids linked to the deaths of thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oEpPrQ

China's detention camps: Held in chains for using WhatsApp

Erbakit Otarbay, an ethnic Kazakh, was imprisoned as part of a mass incarceration programme in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pLPVJ8

Goallball player Sevda Altunoluk: 'I am the world's best'

Sevda Altunoluk believes in empowering visually impaired people by encouraging them to compete in sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EH3orU

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘I want to say what I think’

The Nigerian writer shares her experience of grief and her thoughts on "cancel culture" and trans rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DDTrKv

Russia Ukraine: Sending US troops not on table - Biden

The US president says a Western response to a Russian invasion would not include boots on the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rPs91k

UK and Canada join diplomatic boycott of China Winter Olympics

The two nations say their diplomats will not attend the games, citing Chinese human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ElZXc

Robert E Lee: Confederate general statue to be turned into art

The statue was at the centre of a white nationalist rally in 2017, which led to the death of a woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y9Xvkj

Google sues alleged Russian cyber criminals

Hackers behind a malicious "botnet" may have used their network to infect over a million computers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Grs6Nn

Chile same-sex marriage: Law overwhelmingly approved by parliament

A law allowing same-sex marriage is approved in the historically Catholic Latin American country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DumK1P

Amazon services down for thousands of users

Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y324gd

Indonesia volcano: Toll rises after Mount Semeru buries villages

Mount Semeru has continued to be active since the major eruption on the island of Java on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Is8dY5

Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife

Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31AK6pi

Afghanistan: Foreign Office chaotic during Kabul evacuation - whistleblower

Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/337h2qj

2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: China criticises US diplomatic boycott

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doeZQy

Peter Foster: Australian conman caught after six-month manhunt

Peter Foster was declared a fugitive six months ago after allegedly skipping bail on fraud charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pveGsR

Western leaders urge Russia to lower Ukraine tensions

The US and its European allies urge Moscow to de-escalate, amid fears it could invade Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DHYedX

Emmett Till: US closes investigation without charges

The justice department says there is "insufficient evidence" to back a writer's claim a witness lied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DxZu33

Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech

The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IjBwfs

Amalia: The heir to the Dutch throne keeps it normal at 18

Princess Amalia had an ordinary childhood and wants her life to continue that way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31DK8wt

'I had to move across America when I became allergic to the sun'

After experiencing an unusual allergic reaction, Carrie moves across America to escape the sun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ExFAqj

Hong Kong Covid: The Cathay pilots stuck in 'perpetual quarantine'

One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ionk4R

David Gulpilil: Profound legacy of a trailblazing Aboriginal actor

A trailblazing figure with a 50-year career, he helped vastly improve cultural representations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4gGw6

Helping trans people escape death in their home countries

Iman Le Caire made it her mission to help other trans people flee persecution in hostile countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqNo13

'I want Afghan women to be free to wear colour'

Fashion icon Halima Aden and Afghan tutor Aliya Kazimy write to each other about the importance of choice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GoLXNb

Juan Jose Florian: Colombia's Para-cycling 'superhero' and his dramatic life story

Juan Jose Florian was forced into armed conflict on the opposite side to family. When a bomb nearly killed him, sport helped heal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ExOW5c

Jussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'

Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y0oj6t

Rebel Wilson on weight loss: I know what it’s like to be invisible

The actress, producer and director opens up about her weight loss, in an exclusive BBC interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xZCE3b

Mahbouba Seraj: Afghanistan is a country in trouble

Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m1hHAj

Ghislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim'

An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gk7TZL

Indonesia volcano: 'The volcano destroyed our houses - we need help'

Watch this video to see how two survivors' lives have been impacted by Mt Semeru's eruption in Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqFy7F

US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3op8S4F

Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves

The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKOHa

US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lHbclL

Sylvester Oromoni: Nigerians demand justice over Dowen College death

The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZZIRQ1

Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy

Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3doV83z

Covid-19: Italy tightens restrictions for unvaccinated

A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Iiai9b

Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria

Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXzexO

Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors

The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IqeMdW

Eric Zemmour: Far-right French presidential candidate grabbed at rally

A man grabs Eric Zemmour by the neck at the far-right presidential candidate's first rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rEUvLt

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to four years jail

This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWLeQ8

FARC: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuela

The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dnU3Jp

Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protests

More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IpPrAy

Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstood

Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31nh0dr

Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?

The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYE4uX

Tennis governing body to keep playing in China

The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EuRAZv

Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics

Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32S0pi2

The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lEEUIi

Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school

The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rSS5cD

Thomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo

The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lCjcEA

The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel

The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractured region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xWLBtU

James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'

The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsLCHp

How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blind

Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ds2J1a

Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner

The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ez3nWY

Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'

Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xYWIm5

Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash

Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rCDfqd

Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onM4SJ

Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies

Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dq40AD

Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon

Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IpuvcY

French climber handed Mont Blanc gems after 2013 find

The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IjA1Ol

Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe

Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xXX0cV

India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder

Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZWlHtP

Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces

US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ox64ml

Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother

The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother defend sexual harassment claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/331Ggq3

Why France faces so much anger in West Africa

Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EuQGfB

Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat

Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onUSrV

Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against

Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dnynru

South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists

Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Drlyw2

Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears

The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DlsHhv

Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river

At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EwaQpK

Michigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter

Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3InwnTy

Belgian zoo hippos test positive for Covid

Officials at Antwerp zoo do not now how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GaMGRS

Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's shadow looms over poll

Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31owH3z

Eitan Biran: Cable car survivor returned to Italy after custody battle

Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dp1NWa

Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission

The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DnMAEA

ICYMI: Jumping into an active volcano, and other ways to spend the festive season

Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31rCRjN

Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud

Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m (50,000ft) from Mt Semeru in Java. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pnvLVz

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week

The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lUpqQD

Michigan school shooting: Reward offered to find suspect's parents

US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoyD9J

Russia Ukraine: Biden warns Russia against Ukraine 'red lines'

Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DoB10b

Mali: Dozens of civilians killed after militants attack bus

More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DriZu2

MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?

A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pp7FK7

Ready for power: Team Scholz promises a new Germany

Next week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lydiEs

Bolsonaro: Brazilian Supreme Court opens investigation into vaccine comments

Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IgGiu9

Rare turtle washes up 4,000 miles from home

Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lTETQX

Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3omncLb

Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo - again

Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3poJfQS

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: A race for equal rights

As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IfgZsu

Ros Atkins on… America’s abortion divide

How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ojuFea

Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pmtHgA

Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort

The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GdyQ10

Lamine Diack: Disgraced athletics boss dies in Senegal

The disgraced former head of world athletics governing body Lamine Diack dies in Senegal aged 88. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DkEzQP

US government shutdown averted hours before deadline

The US Congress passes a bill to fund federal agencies until 18 February, avoiding a costly shutdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Icaqah

Omicron: India reports first cases of new Covid variant

Health officials say the two patients with the new strain have shown mild symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IfRiYU

The 'kind heart' who gave an Afghan family a new home

An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31qEHRu

Alec Baldwin admits career could be over after fatal shooting

But the 63-year-old US actor says he did not pull the trigger on the set of the Rust film in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31pNh3d

Biden blasted for reviving Trump's Remain in Mexico policy

Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dhJasG

China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong

The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DlM6yV

Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut

Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ruKQr5

The Indian granny who became literate at 104

Kuttiyamma, from the southern Indian state of Kerala, aced a government test that measures literacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3plFtHY

Boxing Day: Festive film debut for Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Boxing Day, the first British Christmas rom-com led by an all-black cast, is released Friday 3 December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DmIlZY

How to spot the software that could be spying on you

Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xMHKzP

Why Turkey's currency crash does not worry Erdogan

Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxbVpD

Broome: Diving the remnants of a WW2 attack on Australia

A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lu0TkU

Africa's week in pictures: 26 November - 2 December 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQcXlJ

Will Meghan's big win change public opinion?

The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rw9Cai

The drought ravaging East African wildlife and livestock

At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Em9ayL

Laverne & Shirley star Eddie Mekka dies aged 69

The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lxQTai

Germany: Angela Merkel's military farewell features punk singer's hit

A ceremony has been held for the German chancellor, who is due to step down after 16 years in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31sWOqd

NunTok: How religion is booming on TikTok and Instagram

Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xMoLVO

Omicron: Biden unveils new Covid-19 winter measures

Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DmtDSO

Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines

It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ok6Of

How do you say 'Omicron'?

Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G8lymv

Ghislaine Maxwell: Defence lawyers seek to discredit key accuser

Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpAV1R

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: My wife's vaccine death is fake news

In an exclusive interview, Albert Bourla hits out at the "rubbish" that has been published about him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xLKSM3

Curious leopard enters classroom in India

The five-year-old leopard attacked a student before it was captured in the northern city of Aligarh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xPEm7k

Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsC8fn

Home Alone house available to book on Airbnb

The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xSzQor

Pfizer boss: Annual Covid jabs for years to come

In an exclusive interview, Dr Albert Bourla says jabs have saved millions of lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ph0XWw

Queensland Floods: Second death recorded as crisis continues

The southern part of Queensland has seen widespread rain and flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgXHu9

Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert

It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xK2ZSE

Alan Tudge: Australia minister stood aside over 'abusive' affair allegations

Mr Tudge's ex-staffer said she had experienced bullying during their consensual affair in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3plymPz

Disney elects woman as chairman for first time in 98-year history

Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xKB3y6

Argentina ex-President Mauricio Macri charged in sub families spying case

Mauricio Macri denies ordering the spying on relatives of the victims of a 2017 submarine disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3odzTbj

Canadian MPs vote to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy'

MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d9fL3w

When Jesus is used to steal from his flock

William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ib3tpQ

Epstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'

The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Icw5Ph

Biden puts faith in Santa Claus amid supply chain problems

The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lruDyX

Venezuela's hospital 'hell'

The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rnawWu

‘It’s like hell in here’: The struggle to save Afghanistan's starving babies

Doctors in Afghanistan’s crisis-hit hospitals are caring for their patients in almost impossible conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xJVFX4

Would you give 10% of your salary to charity?

A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DfG3Mm

'No middle ground': Chile voters face tough choice as run-off looms

Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oalcFU

Michigan school shooting: Suspect, 15, charged as an adult

The 15-year-old killed four students in an "absolutely premeditated" attack, say prosecutors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pjBYSj

WTA suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai

The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZJkg1T

Covid Omicron: Time to consider mandatory jabs, EU chief says

EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron variant, says Ursula von der Leyen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G50y01

Austria: Doctor fined for amputating wrong leg of patient

The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rxdjMZ

Mississippi: How a legal challenge could upend abortion rights

The Supreme Court is being asked to overturn the 1973 ruling that legalised abortion in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EfkVqM

Michigan school shooting: 'Worst kind of tragedy' says sheriff

Watch the Oakland County sheriff give details of the shooting, where three pupils were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DbGs2b

Air quality: Delhi records worst November air in years