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Homes damaged by gas extraction are propped up with wooden beams while residents suffer health issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U0YFOyd

Russia's elite 331st paras regiment fight for public support

In the thick of the Donbas battle, the paras regiment is trapped in a conflict that is costing many lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Vef1sK

How flowers are 'put to sleep' for long sea voyages

Kenya's flower exporters are switching to sea freight as new tech helps keep flowers fresh at sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S10PVet

Assam: 'I saw my husband die as flood water rose around us'

Millions in India’s Assam state are struggling to piece together their lives after devastating floods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NFoLxSa

A Nato summit in Madrid for hawks

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to Nato leaders during the first summit since Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ovah836

Danish mink cull: PM Frederiksen and officials heavily criticised

Mette Frederiksen is found to have misled the public while officials are accused of misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9vNSkwR

Stranger Things: I pinch myself at my luck, says actor Jamie Campbell Bower

Actor Jamie Campbell Bower on why he feels fortunate to have a key role in the hit Netflix show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/spjAZEW

Ukrainian troops being trained in the UK

Military personnel from Ukraine are being trained in Salisbury Plain by British and New Zealand troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zbA2aJY

Paris attack: 'We still have our injuries, our traumas, our nightmares'

Survivors of the 2015 attacks spoke to the BBC after the sentencing of Salah Abdeslam and 19 others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4NKObU9

Survivor makes tearful statement after R. Kelly sentencing

Lizzette Martinez tells reporters outside the New York court she is grateful for the 30-year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/svz9yfg

Israel welcomes Ben & Jerry's reversal over West Bank settlements

Unilever agrees a deal to continue selling the ice cream throughout Israel and the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/byUWCZS

R. Kelly given 30 years in jail for sex abuse

The singer was found to have used his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/luS91FL

Paris attacks: Surviving suspect Salah Abdeslam found guilty

Salah Abdeslam and 18 others are found guilty for their involvement in an attack that killed 130. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0PfrDAz

Ukraine war cluster munitions: 'Everything began to explode'

A BBC investigation has gathered evidence of the repeated use of cluster munitions in the city of Chernihiv, northern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LMrCqpn

Migrants die daily in lorries hot as 'gates of hell'

Eager to come to the US, migrants often ignore the fatal risks of being smuggled in vehicles from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oszQPC1

Ghislaine Maxwell sentencing: 'We still want answers'

Annie Farmer testified in court against Jeffrey Epstein's associate in December, sharing how manipulative Maxwell was. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mw80aWk

Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach second round

Rafael Nadal continues his bid for an improbable calendar-year Grand Slam by fighting off Francisco Cerundolo to win on his return to Wimbledon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5KvFJeP

Fertiliser shortage hits African farmers battling food crisis

The global fertiliser shortage is driving up prices and raising fears of food scarcity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IV4CPjh

Why young Arab men turn to anti-impotency drugs

How sexual medication is used in the Arab world as a way of living up to ideals of masculinity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GkWdpAF

How Afghanistan embassy in Delhi is surviving without funds

It's one of 70 such missions around the world running with little support since the Taliban takeover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kiMPaBN

Hong Kong: ‘We don’t know where the red line is’

China promised to protect democratic freedoms for 50 years but new laws have effectively silenced all criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jDFwTl6

Ukraine war: Russian strike on shopping a centre a war crime - G7 leaders

Some 1,000 civilians were inside the building at the time of the strike, Ukraine's president said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OVdKp4B

Mohammed Zubair: Indian police arrests Modi critic over tweets

Mohammed Zubair of Alt News has reportedly been accused of insulting religious beliefs on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rg2KO5q

Malawi men jailed over murder of man with albinism

Five men are jailed after killing a man with albinism as part of a plot to sell his body parts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VethCnq

Ukraine war: BBC journalist Olga Malchevska returns to bombed Kyiv home

Olga Malchevska was live on air when she saw images of her childhood home in the aftermath of a Russian attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AXwrUi0

Forced to Beg: Tanzania’s Trafficked Kids

A BBC undercover investigation has exposed a human trafficking network smuggling disabled children from Tanzania to Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eF5zEyD

Why the world needs to do more to protect its oceans

A treaty to protect the world’s oceans is being discussed this week – what is at stake? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CXFdR9T

Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict

Russian troops must still cross the Siversky Donets river to capture all of the Luhansk region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UL9XjeS

Colombia: Scores injured as bullfight stand collapses

Hundreds of people are injured after a wooden stand fell, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MSL4jFh

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles

The Iskander-M systems can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, with a range of up to 500 km. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nHvZiYL

Roe v Wade: The world reacts to US abortion ruling

Our correspondents in Italy, El Salvador, India, Ireland and Canada explain the impact in countries across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nu0A2Lf

Russia on brink of default as debt deadline looms

The country is close to its first default since 1998 as sanctions block payments to creditors from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XCfwQRg

Nigerian Ife head: Why UK police are holding a priceless sculpture

Original Ife bronze heads, of which only some 20 survive, are thought to be about 700 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sGDV4bg

The Indians choosing not to have children

A growing number of Indians are deciding to not become parents. The BBC spoke to them to find out why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zW1xIwl

Ukraine war: Inside Ukraine's International Legion of foreign fighters

The BBC speaks to some of the thousands of foreign soldiers who have joined the fight against Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0c53grB

G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e3f0vaw

Ukraine war: Families risking all to escape through Russia to Georgia

Risky escape routes have opened up for Ukrainians - including driving through Russia to Georgia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M96Rhqr

Kenyan elections: The woman who rallies crowds - but won't vote

Diana Mwazi is one of many young Kenyans who see elections as a way to make money, not bring change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FQPMN8

Kidnap alert heightens Iran-Israel shadow war fears

The warnings for Israeli tourists join assassinations and sabotage as the foes aim at each other. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GMIZe2t

Chess: A different Russia-Ukraine battle in India

Russia's Arkady Dvorkovich will take on Ukraine's Andrii Baryshpolets for the top post in chess administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dw5rSVe

First reactions to US Supreme Court abortion ruling

Protesters react strongly as news of the Supreme Court's decision spreads to crowds outside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fzxnhsk

Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost

Near the epicentre of the quake that struck Afghanistan this week, houses lie in ruins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VckI7sA

Pompeii: Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises archaeologists

The reptile's 2,000-year-old remains are discovered by archaeologists buried in volcanic ash and rock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IGmTaEe

Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 June 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7olIiSN

Afghanistan earthquake: No food, no shelter and fears of cholera

Secunder Kermani reports from Paktika, Afghanistan, where one survivor says he lost 20 relatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WISBRzL

Florida nabs largest python ever found in state

The female python was nearly 18ft long (5 meters) - and was pregnant with an astonishing 122 eggs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H7WaUfy

Anita Alvarez: Coach saves US swimmer who fainted during competition

Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool at the world championships. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/feclVOg

Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

In April the streaming giant reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gXP4U5C

French Banksy: Eight guilty in theft of Bataclan mural

The men all receive four year sentences after the mural was stolen from a door at the concert hall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KUwfQbk

As audiences return to Glastonbury and other festivals, will they cope?

After two years of cancellations, music fans could experience a mixture of relief and anxiety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YLzaRUw

Ukraine war: High school students pose in prom dresses among ruins

Photographer Stanislav Senyk organised a photo shoot of students in the bombed city of Chernihiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/byj7MmL

Twitter tests 'notes' feature with 2,500 word limit

The trial will allow some users to share "notes" beyond the normal 280-character limit for tweets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tHcNRxi

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall to split - reports

Ms Hall was seen doting on the media mogul at his 90th birthday party only last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aczvfC3

Afghanistan quake: Taliban appeal for international aid

A 6.1 magnitude quake kills at least 1,000 people in the south-east, injuring hundreds more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TX7B6lj

Ecuador protests: Security concerns after police station attack

The country's interior minister denounces "radical" activists after the clashes in the town of Puyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DXFOybm

Bill Cosby assaulted teen at Playboy Mansion, jury finds

Cosby must pay Judy Huth $500,000 (£407,000) in damages after abusing her in 1975, the jury finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q4ENReJ

Ankur Warikoo, Rachana Ranade: The YouTubers Indians turn to for financial advice

Finance YouTubers are riding high as millions turn to them for advice and brands seek collaborations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RQHa4Cc

Elon Musk: Billionaire's daughter cuts ties with her father

The tech billionaire's 18-year-old daughter has applied to legally change her name and gender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c8Eo4TB

Shaye Moss: 'I don't want anyone knowing my name'

An ex-election worker tells the Capitol riot hearing she lives in fear after being targeted by Trump supporters. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61889951?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Capitol riot hearing: Poll officials detail Trump voters' death threats

An Arizona official describes how the statehouse was overwhelmed with threats and insults. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61889593?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity?

Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rx9D2yL

Ghana's Pan African Heritage Museum seeks to reclaim Africa's history

A new museum in Ghana aims to tell the story of Africa using African voices, tools and culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eilSo7F

UN whistleblowing complaints 'dismissed far too early'

Some staff who tried to expose alleged abuse and wrongdoing say they were penalised or even sacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/weKEifx

Supreme Court: Where would abortions be illegal in the US?

Abortion restrictions could vary widely by state if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4o5Ni7r

Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks

The Jumbo restaurant capsized in the South China Sea days after it was towed out of the harbour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ezMb2Go

The woman who could upend US abortion rights

Lynn Fitch says she wants to empower women. Her next step is to repeal Roe v Wade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iSrgftA

Global inflation: Five ways US rate rise will affect you

The impact of higher interest rates in the US will cascade through the global economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5OsFkd9

Bulldozers: How a machine has become a vehicle of injustice in India

Critics say India's ruling government is using bulldozers to intimidate the minority Muslim community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RVAgDeW

Ukraine war: Band members reunite after fleeing invasion

The four members used to speak mostly Russian but now say they cannot use the language of their oppressors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zS691gX

Eight suspects linked to Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira deaths

Three suspects have already been arrested by police in connection with the murders of the two men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TvSzsHt

Ukraine to ban music by some Russians in media and public spaces

Ukraine's parliament also voted to ban the import of books from Russia and Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6xLhAGg

Emmanuel Macron a chastened and greatly weakened leader

The parliamentary elections' results confirm the French leader's second term will not be an easy ride. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oHmfAGU

'What are we supposed to feed our babies?'

As the US grapples with a formula crisis, parents are turning to the black market for supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rMitheV

Rocket man fights Russian demand to send him back

Anatoly Lazarev was at the heart of Russia's space rocket programme before he fled to Hungary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AmYqXDG

Why a Rwandan sports reporter fled his home

Rwandan journalists tell the BBC how oppression at home forced them to become refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mQ9SDnT

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Brazilians protest over murders

People in Sao Paulo took to the streets to condemn the killings and criticise the authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RgQCUoj

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira were shot with hunting ammunition, say police

A third suspect has been arrested after the deaths of Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GSxvCFq

Vitali Klitschko: Russians are dying for Putin’s ambitions

Kyiv's mayor says Russia's leader is destroying millions of lives in both Ukraine and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2gHdQ3B

Watergate: Why the scandal still resonates 50 years later

A Watergate prosecutor on the similarities she sees between that scandal and last year's US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QVjmLvb

Marcelo Pecci: Killers who shot Paraguayan prosecutor on honeymoon convicted

Officials say Marcelo Pecci, a famed anti-mafia prosecutor, was likely targeted by drugs gangs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T2hFi03

Bangladesh floods: Torrential rain leaves millions stranded

More than two million people have been left stranded after continuous rain and floods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AtmNxzd

Week in pictures: 11-17 June 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DuGjtU5

Remains of UK journalist Phillips identified in Brazil

UK journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon on 5 June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hjd15Sw

Putin criticises sanctions and Eurovision row - round-up

Russia's leader says sanctions are "mad and thoughtless", as the war stops Ukraine from hosting Eurovision. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ivDgzHf

How India could become a 'mushroom superpower'

Changing tastes mean mushroom entrepreneurs are only just getting started. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hikIbyc

Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 June 2022

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

Wheels and wheelchairs team up for high speed fun

Roller skating isn’t necessarily an activity a lot of wheelchair users might expect to take part in, but Wheels and Wheelchairs is helping to change that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XUH3T9o

January 6 hearing: Trump pressed Pence in 'illegal' bid to quash vote

The claim that Mr Pence could overturn the election directly contributed to violence, lawmakers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X5x3nh4

Stock markets see big falls as economy fears grow

The Dow Jones share index closed below 30,000 at its lowest level in more than a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oYx9fig

Ukraine war: EU leaders back immediate candidate status for Kyiv

Ukraine belongs to the European family, the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Romania say in Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z409bOF

Russian GRU spy tried to infiltrate International Criminal Court

The man used a fake name and pretended to be Brazilian, but security officials say he is a deep-cover spy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DoU2HCi

Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys they say 'promote homosexuality'

Government authorities have removed toys they say "promote homosexuality". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TNmpe5f

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Suspect admits burying bodies of Amazon pair, Brazil police say

Brazilian police say a suspect led investigators to a site where human remains were dug up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/diMLNgf

Ukraine war: Thousands of civilians trapped in Severodonetsk

Food and water are running out for the women and children still there, a UN official tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i95Znj2

January 6: Capitol tour by lawmaker 'raises concern' says select committee

January 6 committee say video shows Republican congressman with a man who later threatened lawmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zce1RNy

Hunter Biden: The struggles and scandals of the US president's son

A memoir by the ex-wife of President Biden's son discusses her former partner's addiction struggles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4x0XHgd

US makes biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years

The US central bank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as it scrambles to contain soaring prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yD8iun3

Maharashtra: Rising sea temperatures hit India fishermen's catch

Fishing communities living along India's western coast say their once abundant catch is declining fast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jXeqfKM

How The Gambia’s oyster farmers are being hit by climate change

Women's livelihoods in The Gambia are under threat from rising temperatures and sea levels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/irodkVC

Brittney Griner: Russia extends WNBA star's detention again

The US state department says Brittney Griner should not be held "for a single day longer". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zQCgBqc

Canada lifts jab mandate for domestic and overseas travel

Vaccine mandates are also being lifted for federal government workers as infections rates drop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gYU9Fuk

Pakistan tea: People urged to drink fewer cups every day

Reducing consumption by one to two cups every day would help the economy, a senior minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T4O5Had

Ukraine war: 'Almost every family has lost someone close to them'

Traumatised families from Mariupol reveal dire living conditions under Russian occupation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8JyMeca

US Open: Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete in New York

The US Open will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete later this year after deciding not to follow Wimbledon's lead in banning them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6P84gWY

Writing a book in a day to get more kids reading

South African charity Book Dash is creating children's books in super-fast time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HZV6yhe

Ukraine war: Every bridge leading to key city Severodonetsk destroyed

Severodonetsk is now effectively cut off from the rest of the country, the local governor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Harmh5i

Lysychansk: Russia erasing history in Ukraine's 'dead city'

The fabric of Lysychansk is being destroyed by intense Russian bombardment, writes Orla Guerin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VhfWyTd

Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison

The man killed eight women and two men after ploughing a van down a busy Toronto pavement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OyBrX0p

Ros Atkins on… The Rwanda asylum seekers plan

Ros Atkins looks at the government’s controversial plan to fly some illegal arrivals to Rwanda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tfqrLyO

January 6 hearing: Trump was 'detached from reality', says Bill Barr

Witnesses painted a picture of a chaotic and deeply divided Trump White House after the 2020 election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S9ZJbrx

Ecuador protests: Indigenous groups burn tyres and block roads over fuel prices

Demonstrators burn tyres and block roads over conservative government's 'policies of death'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f1Bc5Cw

Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade

Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lgEWkGh

'What I've learnt about Africa living in Marseilles'

Journalist Maher Mezahi says he has learned more about different African cultures in France than Algeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kZ40rN3

Africa Eye: Racism for sale

Africa Eye investigates a Chinese video-making industry which exploits children across Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0XU59Kg

Ukraine war: Evidence shows widespread use of cluster munitions in Kharkiv

Russia has killed hundreds of civilians in Kharkiv with indiscriminate weapons, according to a new report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eajq3yw

Dom Phillips: Family and friends demand answers

Journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon rainforest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sKNtWun

India destroys houses of several Muslim figures after religious riots

The houses of several Muslim figures are demolished after religious riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i7dICxX

Gambia under Yahya Jammeh: Witch hunts, PTSD and veiled faces

Portraits of 11 Gambians which reveal the extent of the suffering and abuse under Yahya Jammeh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IjXUgrW

What a San Francisco vote says about the US left

The recall of San Francisco's top public prosecutor amid rising drug deaths exposes a rift on the left. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/El5M1ab

Samantha Cristoforetti: The astronaut taking TikTok to new heights

Samantha Cristoforetti has developed a huge following through her TikToks from on board the ISS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xg1SaAB

Hopwood DePree: From Hollywood to restoring Downton Shabby

Film producer Hopwood DePree swapped LA for Rochdale to save his family's ancient ancestral home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/13GMSe9

Cristiano Ronaldo: US judge dismisses rape lawsuit

The case against the footballer was thrown out because the accuser's lawyer relied on stolen records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z3Aqlro

March For Our Lives: Thousands join gun control rallies across the US

Protesters gather in the wake of last month's mass shooting at a primary school in Uvalde, Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u9KIAnf

Russia's war prompts regional rush to become EU candidates

While the prospects for Ukraine and Moldova look good, Georgia is accused of backsliding on democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MONnDiW

Are attacks on Christians in Nigeria on the rise?

Concern is growing about the plight of Christians in the country after the recent attack on a church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vdu6OxE

Putin and Peter the Great: Russian leader likens himself to 18th Century tsar

With a nod to history, Putin now feels bold enough to admit that his operation is an occupation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EDmB5OU

Fanfare and fireworks to open Russia-China border bridge

Moscow is seeking to boost trade with China after global sanctions hit the Russian economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z85VBD0

Cholera in Mariupol: Ruined city at risk of major cholera outbreak - UK

Conditions in the city, now in Russian hands, could lead to a resurgence of the disease, authorities fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dPwOcGE

Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks creator David Lynch pays tribute to 'great singer'

Director David Lynch remembers Cruise as "a great musician, a great singer and a great human being". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q5lCJvU

Bangladesh students rescuing snakes and keeping people safe

Bangladesh's Deep Ecology and Snake Rescue Foundation has rescued more than 1,500 wild snakes since 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/igRHt8u

YouTube accused of failing to tackle fake Elon Musk livestream scams

YouTube is being criticised for failing to tackle a network of scammers streaming fake Elon Musk videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rmosTOG

Widow of US Capitol riot officer on 'stigma' of his death

Nine days after he was assaulted in the 6 January 2021 attack, Jeff Smith died by suicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IXQsfxr

Spanish homes threatened by wildfire near Costa del Sol

A wildfire has spread in southern Spain, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0YWouzC

Ukrainian casualties: Kyiv losing up to 200 troops a day - Zelensky aide

Mykhaylo Podolyak told the BBC that Ukraine needs more weapons to match Russia's firepower. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mnoEqpT

Putin: West unlikely to reject Russian energy for years

Russian president says oil and gas profits are increasing thanks to rising energy prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ybMXi1R

Ukraine war: Britons Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner sentenced to death

Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner are sentenced alongside a Moroccan man in a court held by pro-Russian rebels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ScgoBVY

Patrick Lyoya: Michigan officer charged with murder of motorist

Footage shows Christopher Schurr shot Patrick Lyoya during a scuffle over a stun gun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zNiaoHT

A clash between mountain bears ends in deadly fall

A female bear was forced to protect her cub from a male in Spain's Cantabrian mountains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g6teid1

Covid-19 in China: Shanghai getting used to 'new normal'

The city had been in lockdown for two months as China imposed its "zero Covid" policy on the population of 25m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XYUFj6S

Simone Biles and others to sue FBI for $1bn over Larry Nassar investigation

Simone Biles is among those who will sue the FBI for $1bn over failures in gymnastics team doctor sex abuse probe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/axXBJZq

La Luz del Mundo megachurch leader jailed for child sex abuse

Naasón Joaquín García pleaded guilty last week to sexually abusing girls from his congregation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5wbS94d

Nuclear watchdog censures Iran over uranium traces - diplomats

Iran is accused of not fully answering questions about uranium traces found at three undeclared sites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZmQAKio

Ukraine war: WTO boss warns of global food crisis

If food shipments do not restart from Ukraine, a severe food crisis will last for years, WTO boss says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H4iEugb

US man charged with attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh

The man was arrested early on Wednesday morning outside the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5hNBETW

Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?

Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lU4iOGW

Kenyan mothers choose between work and their babies

Nutritionist Sophy Saronge knew she should breastfeed her baby for six months but says she had to work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mb6YxJl

If I go back to Iran, my husband will kill me

Human rights activists say the number of reported so-called 'honour killings' in Iran is rising from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Co3DuR

Matthew McConaughey: 'This should be a nonpartisan issue'

The actor spoke at the White House to advocate for "responsible gun ownership". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nu50dM3

Dom Phillips: Missing journalist's wife in tearful plea to step up search

Two days after Dom Phillips disappeared, his wife appeals to Brazil to locate "the love of my life". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r1CgTdO

Migrant caravan heads to US as key summit begins

Thousands of migrants are headed to the US in a caravan timed to coincide with the Summit of the Americas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lJT9GWC

Australia climate crisis: Women call for action with photo petition

Women from across Australia will present a visual petition to MPs, calling for urgent action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/45nSkoO

Arizona police placed on leave after watching man drown

Three Arizona officers are placed on leave after standing by as a man in a lake pleaded for help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gJHSXyK

Dominican Republic minister shot dead in office

Orlando Jorge Mera, 55, was killed by a close friend as he was holding a meeting, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SIWQzd

South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE

The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption and exerting unfair political influence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s1aJiPr

Why Australia is declaring a 'new era' in the Pacific

Albanese's government is promising to restore ties with its "brothers and sisters" - is it too late? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NTBFb5y

Why the Central African Republic adopted Bitcoin

Some 90% of people in the Central African Republic lack access to the internet, needed to use Bitcoin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LzNx8Bh

Platinum Jubilee Pageant: A huge procession marked the final day of celebrations

The procession marked the end of four days of celebration for the monarch's 70 years on the throne. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8G41lRy

Who really shot Bobby Kennedy?

The campaigner who was shot and wants the Robert Kennedy murder case reopened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/06sM1R5

Platinum Jubilee: The Queen waves from Buckingham Palace balcony for pageant

The Queen watched Friday and Saturday's Jubilee events from home after experiencing "discomfort". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N1fZhVt

Ukraine war: Flight ban hits Russian foreign minister's visit to Serbia

Balkan countries deny Sergei Lavrov's plane use of their airspace, scuppering his Serbia visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/01XzdRJ

Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine

The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OuPeEo7

China fighter jet intercepts Australian plane - Canberra

Australia accuses a Chinese pilot of dangerous actions near the aircraft over the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A3De8Vj

Nigeria violence: Gunmen attack Catholic church in Ondo state

The armed men entered the church during a service and killed several people, witnesses say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sopC0hZ

Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A9Nnk3V

Ukraine: Explosions shake Kyiv while battles rage in east

A number of blasts hit parts of Kyiv in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for several weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cJbuUV

El Zulia mine blast: Nine miners dead and six still trapped

June 04, 2022

Rescue workers are working against the clock to rescue the surviving miners still trapped underground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gcm3uHE

Bangladesh: Five killed, scores injured in depot blast

June 04, 2022

The explosion happened after a fire broke out at a depot in the south-eastern town of Sitakunda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HjxL8Ab

Nigeria clash: Abuja mob burns man to death over row with Muslim cleric

June 04, 2022

Nigerian police say a mob burnt a vigilante to death after he argued with a Muslim cleric in Abuja. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i47PbzW

Trump-backed celebrity doctor wins Pennsylvania Senate primary

Mehmet Oz declared himself the "presumptive Republican" nominee before the recount had even begun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Ij5Rei

Covid: Why do some vaccines protect you for longer than others?

Here's why you need more than one Covid jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i4rNxAV

Mother of world's only nonuplets on how she cares for nine babies

Halima Cissé, who gave birth to nine babies last year, explains how she manages to look after them all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4ldDT1O

Ukraine war: Hungry Africans are victims of the conflict, Macky Sall tells Vladimir Putin

African Union head Macky Sall urges Russia's president to ease grain and fertiliser exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HtbcK5U

War in Ukraine: We are holding on, say Mykolaiv residents

Residents in the southern region of Ukraine speak of their defiance and dread as the war rages on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RyDuWnZ

Drought-stricken US warned of looming 'dead pool'

Tens of thousands of acres of farmland lie idle because farmers can't get enough water to grow crops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9hzgOvW

India marriage: Woman's plan to 'marry herself' sparks debate

Kshama Bindu will have all the trappings of a traditional wedding ceremony apart from an actual groom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8WOXfmV

Chicken rice: Why Singapore's much-loved dish is under threat

The city state is feeling the impact of Malaysia's export curbs on chicken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qzbpPka

Ukraine war: How Russian TV has reported the 100 days of conflict

TV viewers in Russia see only the Kremlin’s version of events in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k1YZpOH

Platinum Jubilee: Beacons light across the globe to celebrate Queen's reign

More than 3,500 beacons were lit in the UK and Commonwealth nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A5hklQm

Gay rights: Jerusalem celebrates 20 years of pride marches

Around 7,000 people take part in this year's march, the target of religious extremists in the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C4ZjASm

'God save the Queen' played at Paris Jubilee celebration

The anthem was played before French President Macron rekindled the 'eternal flame' by the Arc de Triomphe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M1EY6q9

Ukraine war round-up: City besieged and football triumph

Fighting continues in the east as authorities in occupied Zaporizhzhia move to nationalise property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IqS8Tj9

Shanghai lockdown: The punishing cost on small businesses

Hairdresser Martin Li, who had to close his salon, was one of many business owners who suffered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RrFyJXt

North Korea: The mystery of its Covid outbreak

North Korea is tackling Covid cases across the country, but very little is known about the scale of the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UkxwZKa

Have China's Pacific ambitions been thwarted?

Ten Pacific countries have declined to sign a sweeping security deal proposed by China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iUgIt3r

Service charge: The unsavoury row over ‘forced’ restaurant tips in India

The government says the service charge is voluntary - but restaurants continue to add it to the bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F2lXRwv

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's 'Trial by TikTok'

A jury has returned a verdict, but a parallel case in the court of public opinion continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hEgc0i7

Depp v Heard defamation case concludes in court

Johnny Depp has won his defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MbRx9iE

Ukraine round-up: Long-range rockets and Kherson torture claims