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Seoul's funeral homes are now filled with the bodies of young people and their heartbroken parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DS5AoZF

Ukraine war: Tales of endurance and hardship as winter looms

Ukrainian civilians and troops paint a picture of endurance and hardship as winter approaches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xJtGdSK

Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine

Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JgSv9Ew

Israel election: Netanyahu seeks comeback as country votes

The controversial former prime minister could return to power, as opponents try to block him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5sbHU1z

US midterms: The $6bn election advert spending spree

The two parties have focused on very different issues. Katty Kay decodes their campaign messages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JMf1FPg

Nancy Pelosi: Man charged with attempted kidnap and assault

The suspect is also charged with assaulting the top Democrat's husband in their California home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8VlGLym

Morbi bridge collapse: Witnesses describe scene of tragedy

People who were at the scene when the bridge in India's Gujarat state collapsed told the BBC what they saw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8G7lUy9

Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts

The world's richest man completed his takeover of the platform last week after months of legal wrangling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fcFQBrS

Brazil election: Bolsonaro defeated as Lula makes comeback

The country makes a stunning swing back to the left, four years after electing a far-right leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/crTJpg9

Nigeria floods: 'I have nowhere to go'

More than a million people are homeless after some of the worst flooding the country has ever seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EjC3YqB

Brazil elections: Cheers and tears as Lula beats Bolsonaro

Supporters of the left-wing leader erupt with joy as Bolsonaro fails to win a second term in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xvxo9a5

Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises

Distraught parents demand answers after at least 157 children died from acute kidney injury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CQGgKeZ

Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hHr4GkB

The Nigerian woman cleaning up a land soaked in oil

Eucharia Nwaichi takes on saboteurs and companies to detoxify one of the most polluted areas on Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JC2iuxc

Inside a US military cyber team’s defence of Ukraine

A little-known US team that hunts global adversaries has helped protect Ukraine from cyber attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/je2HEna

Lebanon cholera: 'We're afraid of everything now'

The infectious disease is spreading fast in a country ill-equipped to stop it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dv1nwJl

UK museums willing to return skulls to Zimbabwe

Several Zimbabwean skulls were found in archives but none belong to Zimbabwe's anti-colonial heroes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RYOU0Qd

Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gnNkUwy

Seoul crush witnesses describe 'out of control' scene

Two 21-year-olds say the sight of first-aiders treating crowds was like something out of a film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EdceVbz

South Korea: Droves of revellers leave area after deadly Seoul crush

Footage shows rescue workers at the scene in Seoul as crowds of revellers leave the bustling area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RXPwBbs

Philippines storm Nalgae kills dozens in floods and mudslides

Tropical storm Nalgae wreaks havoc in the southern Philippines and will soon lash Manila. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hv0iFJM

Will Donald Trump go back on to Twitter?

Donald Trump shares a love for Twitter with Elon Musk, its new owner, but times have changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DFAathS

Arshad Sharif: Mystery over killing of Pakistani journalist in Kenya

Why did Kenyan police officers shoot dead Arshad Sharif, one of Pakistan's most prominent journalists? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C5jN1Fk

Qatar 2022: Why are people protesting about the World Cup host?

World Cup host Qatar is receiving complaints over its human rights record and laws on homosexuality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XLMNpfq

Zulu coronation: South Africa's love affair with King Misuzulu

The coronation of King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is a watershed moment in South Africa's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WiwGuPm

Freedom Convoy: Police dealt with 'inhuman circumstances', inquiry hears

A inquiry is hearing testimony over Canada's use of emergency powers to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tmc8rOk

Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy

The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sQrmtVc

Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter

One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9nkTQcL

How Brazil's election campaign turned ugly

From disputed polls to "conspirituality", round two of Brazil's presidential election has split society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IWvUAfr

Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zoe16Tf

Italy stabbing: One dead and Arsenal player among several injured

Among those injured in the attack near Milan was Pablo Mari, a footballer on loan from Arsenal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wOC0dL7

Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami

Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MoQfIq4

Ukraine war: Russian tactics on eastern front 'crazy', says Zelensky

Russia has expended huge resources in the town of Bakhmut despite a looming battle in Kherson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mjhceoP

Lee Jae-yong: Samsung appoints convicted heir to top job

Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of bribery and embezzlement before being granted a presidential pardon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jZl6uJ2

New Zealand Instagram couple 'relieved' after leaving Iran

Topher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray vanished after entering Iran in July to film for their blog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JHAfxNB

Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban

Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VX6kIp9

The impact of Iran's uprising beyond its borders

Tensions in Iraqi Kurdistan are high, following several missile and drone attacks in the region from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MFpDGWr

Six children in same Uganda family catch Ebola

Their schools in the capital Kampala have not been closed - yet the virus is highly contagious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g7PofLD

Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank

Some Covid help was not targeted enough and the same is happening with energy bills, its president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fgYBn1t

China accused of illegal police stations in Netherlands

A Dutch media report says China is running an undeclared police operation to pressure dissidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nXhbmR4

COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report

Leading medical experts call for action ahead of a major climate conference next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZSdfQR4

Politics increasingly a deal-breaker on US dating scene

With US midterm elections looming, singles yearn more than ever to meet their ideological soulmate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v9KD78B

Nedd Brockmann: The man who ran across Australia in 47 days

Nedd Brockmann ran 3,953 km (2,456 miles), inspired a nation and raised millions for charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ayrS48g

Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine

The letter, calling for the US to negotiate directly with Russia, provoked backlash within the party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IMYJbBE

'I feel less alone': The pandemic's varied effects on wellbeing

The WHO says a poll commissioned by the BBC shows the pandemic had "diverse" effects on mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eQI8RCG

Sunak's rise to PM a 'ground-breaking milestone' - Biden

US President Joe Biden says it "matters" that the UK will have its first British Asian prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vS5AzLg

Inflation: Why Canada grocers are accused of 'greedflation'

Nearly 80% of Canadians blame grocers for higher food prices, but economists say it's complicated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yWn8pJe

World leaders welcome Rishi Sunak as UK's next PM

Leaders and commentators around the world welcomed Mr Sunak as the UK's next prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cmbC9NP

Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ELS7OFz

Ukraine round-up: Defence of Kherson and 'dirty bomb'

Ukraine says Russia is beefing up its defence of Kherson, and Nato dismisses Russia's claim about a Ukrainian "dirty bomb". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hw8xYfZ

St Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting

Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7wzqGtP

Verstappen equals record with dramatic US GP win

Max Verstappen fought back to pass Lewis Hamilton to win a dramatic United States Grand Prix and equal the record for victories in a season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u9OTvLB

Rugby League World Cup: Lebanon 32-14 Ireland - Five-try Cedars beat Wolfhounds

Lebanon are in pole position to make the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals after a 32-14 win over Ireland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dtSwZDi

US midterms predictions: The top US Senate races to watch

In a Senate split 50-50 between two parties, every race counts. Here are the six closest ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YagAwNH

Ukraine war: Kyiv denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims

Kyiv says Russia may be planning provocations with conventional explosives with radioactive material. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qkegtFL

Diwali 2022: India celebrates the festival with a dazzling display of lights

Millions of Indians are illuminating their surroundings with lamps and fireworks to celebrate the festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qIrtMSc

Cop 27: Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline sparks climate row

Uganda insists on exploiting its fossil-fuel riches, despite Europe's environmental concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uep8LXh

New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rxRk4PE

Hollywood reflects on MeToo impact as new Weinstein trial begins

How have the revelations behind Harvey Weinstein's court cases changed how Hollywood works? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FsiLkwf

How the first report from Belsen concentration camp shocked the world

In April 1945, the BBC’s Richard Dimbleby was the first reporter to enter the liberated Belsen concentration camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FVtgI0v

Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bH6Mr2Z

Cost of living: Why more Australians are giving up their pets

The cost of pet food has soared in Australia due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cx5ud7F

Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a7RvBKS

Your pictures on the theme of 'empty spaces'

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

Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AYzxNFW

Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pJWzIlO

Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress

The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xl7O1py

Hu Jintao: Former China leader led out of Party Congress meeting

Hu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4q1bzBF

Jair Bolsonaro: Why the world is watching Brazil's election

Some say the future of the largest rainforest in the world depends on who becomes Brazil's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lpM4f2D

Money rains on highway after Chile burglary

A shop burglary in Chile ended in a car chase and money showering onto a highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3XSc9dG

Who is Giorgia Meloni? The rise to power of Italy's new far-right PM

Politically active since she was a teenager, she has come to power partly by fortune. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PBwp4be

Donald Trump subpoena: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wlQhNaM

Ukraine war: 'I'd rather go to jail than fight in Ukraine', Russian man says

Russia has mobilised many thousands of men to fight in Ukraine. But Mikhail Ashichev refuses to go. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UxenKcf

Huge marine reserve in Hawaii boosts tuna stocks

A huge marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean has benefits for both fish and fishers, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9rBRuWH

Italy on verge of new government despite row

Far-right Giorgia Meloni could be sworn in as PM soon, despite a row with ally Silvio Berlusconi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tDYmXqE

Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others after they accused him of cheating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EVntmGA

New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit

The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fVyKJmc

Ukraine war: Iranian drone experts 'on the ground' in Crimea - US

Tehran has experts on the ground in Crimea helping with drone attacks on Ukraine, the White House says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e40u7yl

Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Did1BF

Mashki Gate: Stunning ancient rock carvings found in Iraq

Archaeologists in Mosul made the discovery while reconstructing a site destroyed by IS militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4aloy5A

Liam Hampson: Australian rugby league player found dead in Spanish club

Liam Hampson's family say they are "heartbroken" after he suffered an accident in Barcelona. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w9Tpf2d

Trump questioned under oath over rape accuser's defamation case

The former president's lawyer says he "set the record straight" over a writer's sex assault allegation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FMZv5IR

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Nasa shows how a war zone faded from space

Images of nights skies show power supplies disappearing in Ethiopia as a humanitarian crisis bites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jnwAXxG

Amazon's Jeff Bezos in economy warning: 'Batten down hatches'

With economic gloom on the US's horizon, the tech giant's boss points out warning signals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tVF76eG

Joe Biden's unusual fight to bring down gas prices

The US president has gone to unusual lengths to try to rein in the price of fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PrqZOGT

Israel’s balancing act over Ukraine grows trickier after drone strikes

Israel has refrained from providing Ukraine with weapons in a bid to maintain relations with Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fM0pxXc

US midterm elections: Can Bolivia's women inspire change in Congress?

Bolivia has one of the highest proportions of women politicians in the world. Can the US learn from them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eRL8ifj

What these buzzwords say about Xi's China

Party propaganda offers clues to one of the country's most powerful leaders in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/78HoCpK

Ethiopia civil war: Hyenas scavenge on corpses as Tigray forces retreat

Horrific accounts from a brutal war in Ethiopia that has left tens of thousands dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uL3tCPk

Florida flesh-eating illness cases spike after Hurricane Ian

Florida has recorded a record number of cases of the lethal bacteria that lurks in salty floodwaters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ShW54cO

Ukraine war: Russia admits Kherson 'tense' under shelling

The Russian army chief in Ukraine says Ukrainian shelling is causing many supply problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sIwpB35

Ukraine round-up: Kyiv strikes and German spy chief fired

The capital Kyiv is hit again and President Zelensky says 30% of power stations have been destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZMeaOt

Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pGDuPhF

Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids

Elephant ivory that's supposed to be under lock and key has turned up in recent seizures, say scientists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jeFOfRA

Fuel protests in more than 90 countries, BBC analysis

People are protesting around the world against food and petrol price rises, BBC research finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cjt8wdA

How Iran state TV tries to control story of protests

Iran's state-run media puts forward a very different narrative of the protests from what is being shared on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vGLE6Og

Ukraine war round-up: A drone attack and a fire engine delivery

Russia dive-bombs Kyiv with drones and UK firefighters deliver engines for their Ukrainian colleagues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LjOGwRJ

Ukraine war: Moscow and Kyiv swap women prisoners for sailors

Russia frees 110 women held as prisoners of war for the same number of captives held by Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DpSrnh7

Miranda House: India inquiry after men crash women's college event

A viral video showed men scaling the walls of the prestigious Miranda House college in Delhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZPILFoh

Watch: Hong Kong protester beaten up in China consulate grounds

The man was pulled into the Chinese consulate grounds in Manchester and beaten up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6youdmg

Kyiv drone strike: Explosions damage building

Smoke can be seen rising from a building in the central district of Ukraine's capital on Monday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yk3mv0c

Ukraine war: Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes

Several explosions were heard in the city on Monday, one week after a barrage of Russian strikes on Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7UiLoX8

Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked

A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X7zbHOI

How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ytZEVuL

Nigeria floods: 'Overwhelming' disaster leaves more than 600 people dead

Nigeria is used to seasonal flooding, but this year has been significantly worse than usual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/anOfvTc

Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LosvwXx

Ebola in Uganda: Three-week lockdown announced for two districts

There have been 19 deaths and 58 cases reported in Uganda during this outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MPJiWtD

Maharajah Duleep Singh: Indian boy king's warm friendship with Queen Victoria

An exhibition in the UK chronicles the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last Sikh king from India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rLBaqkF

Castrating Pablo Escobar's hippos

Vet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar's hippo in the wild. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n0pMRCW

Iran prison fire: Gunshots and sirens heard

A fire at Evin Prison in Iran has left at least eight people injured, according to Iranian state media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IxNHPy6

At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine

Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CtjHrks

Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre

Video appears to show the sky lit up orange as flames are seen behind a tower, and smoke billows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zdOMi2H

Greece: Vehicles dragged into the sea as flash floods hit Crete

At least one person is killed as heavy rains hit the Greek island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dWljBZ9

Nigeria floods: People evacuate on top of cars

Over one million people have left their homes after widespread flooding hits Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zcgvl8h

Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from many university subjects

Fatima missed her last year of school - now the Taliban are stopping her studying what she wants at university. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O86DSje

Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped

Emergency workers are desperately searching for those still trapped hundreds of metres below ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QyGelE0

Nigeria's worst floods in a decade

Nigeria is being hit with some of its worst flooding in over a decade with more than 500 deaths since July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dOCpXUT

Iran: How we are uncovering the protests and crackdowns

BBC journalists are verifying videos that are crucial to establishing what is happening on the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/efP1Nt7

Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state

More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z9doAqh

Parkland shooting: Families of victims wrestle with what justice means

Families of those killed in the Parkland school shooting told the BBC what justice should look like. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/imGltLw

Ringo Starr cancels North America tour with Covid

The Beatle had previously cancelled dates after catching the virus, before returning to the road. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w7jCBH

New footage shows Nancy Pelosi during Jan 6 riots

The Speaker of the House is seen talking to Virginia governor to request additional law enforcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yaJQMr3

January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify

The surprise move came as the committee aired never-before-seen footage from the storming of Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4UmR13C

Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament

Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nYNjCar

Princess Amalia: Security fears force Dutch princess from student home

Her parents gave details in an emotional encounter with the press, during a state visit to Sweden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/va4JQSU

Ethiopia's civil war: Inside Tigray's capital Mekelle

As the war in Ethiopia's Tigray region intensifies, the BBC gets an exclusive report from its main city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mviqdkT

China-Taiwan: Can a tech billionaire create a civilian fighting force?

Robert Tsao, 75, has pledged a billion Taiwan dollars to train citizens to resist a Chinese invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yTi4jRa

Ukraine war: UN General Assembly condemns Russia annexation

The overwhelming vote saw 143 countries condemn Russia's attempt to annex four regions of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yh0RyM2

Fatboy Slim car park gig shut down

The owners of Lakota in Bristol closed down the gig saying too many people made it "unsafe". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ulsXwr1

Nato countries to boost Ukraine's missile defence after massive Russian strikes

Advanced air defence weaponry will be delivered in the wake of devastating Russian missile strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JuIG6r

General Sergei Surovikin: Who is Putin's hard-line new commander in Ukraine?

General Sergei Surovikin forged a brutal reputation in Syria, and is nicknamed General Armageddon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fzuxbvV

Alex Jones told to pay $965m damages to Sandy Hook victims' families

The conspiracy theorist is ordered to pay damages after branding the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ALxbrFp

Ukraine war round-up: Inside Putin's head and Crimea bridge arrests

Russia continues its shelling of Ukraine as it arrests eight people over the Crimean bridge attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nWlO0aw

Ukraine war: Zelensky calls for more sanctions after 'new wave of terror'

Ukraine's president calls for even tougher sanctions against Russia after heavy missile strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RwWpdcg

TikTok profits from livestreams of refugees begging

Children are among those pleading for hours for digital gifts, as the company takes a cut of up to 70%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/srVGh2Q

Cough-syrup scandal: How did it end up in The Gambia?

Deaths of children in The Gambia, linked to Indian-made cough syrups, raises concerns about regulation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y7EJv6f

China's Communist Party Congress: A really simple guide

The party elite is expected to hand Xi Jinping a third term as China's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BMjDr3q

Iran protests: Alarm at crackdown by security forces in Kurdish city

Rights activists say security forces are firing indiscriminately at protesters and homes in Sanandaj. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yOWlEcT

Angela Lansbury: A shining star of stage and screen

Award winning British actress whose long career included the role of Jessica Fletcher in Murder she Wrote from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5MzPhrB

Murder, She Wrote star Angela Lansbury dies at 96

Angela Lansbury, star of the US TV crime series Murder, She Wrote, has died at the age of 96. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dh3MaUY

Swiss frog numbers jump after mass pond digging

Scientists brought endangered species back from the brink by simply building more ponds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/63vwq8K

Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school

Videos of primary school pupils learning practical skills such as cooking spark a nationwide debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F2VXtiw

Stunning video shows Italy volcano erupting again

Video shows huge plumes of smoke and lava pouring into the sea from Italy's Stromboli island, off Sicily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fQirgI1

War in Ukraine: Russia's forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head

The intelligence agency's chief will also claim the UK is at a key moment with China in his speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QGEC9yR

Ukraine war: US condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes on Ukraine

Russia is widely condemned after launching missile strikes across Ukraine, including on central Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ivZxqnI

Ukraine's day of missile strikes in a minute

Russia launches revenge attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including capital city Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oBnQfm1

Ukraine war: BBC journalist ducks as explosions happen in central Kyiv

Hugo Bachega delivers a news report as several explosions happen in the centre of Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qxmwfEX

Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops

The BBC's defence correspondent meets the people of a retaken town - and the soldiers who freed it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lYL6K5h

Why Russia is cheering on the Burkina Faso coup

Russian mercenaries look set to profit from the new junta that has seized power in Burkina Faso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r4F1gDa

US immigration: Why Indians are fleeing halfway around the world

Facing danger at home, a record number of Indian migrants have crossed from Mexico into the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qoLknXz

Pacific Island Fiji aims for a high-tech future

The Pacific Island is attempting to gradually move away from traditional industries to IT services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qGIDoJp

Nigeria boat accident kills at least 76 fleeing floodwater

President Muhammadu Buhari ordered a review of safety measures in the country's water systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/miLRWuy

Deadly landslides sweep away homes in Venezuela

At least 22 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/baIfnuv

Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine

Senior officials are called for questioning after 66 children died with acute kidney injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/edSPhiR

Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17

The city is controlled by Ukrainian forces, but is in a region illegally annexed by Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rmcY6ZU

Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast

Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LBkqEcZ

Who wields the most power in Iran?

Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OGItUSv

Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade

Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gzGVvbZ

Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces

Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SPCfZrI

Crimea bridge: Fire and smoke seen after reports of an explosion

The bridge was opened by Russian President Putin in 2018 as the only land link to Crimea from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BvHZzCF

Haiti asks world for military help to curb chaos

The US is considering a humanitarian corridor to allow urgent supplies to enter the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f9NA5E8

John Simpson: Zelensky strikes all the right notes

A quiet, charming, unassuming man - and arguably the most popular leader on Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/awVXDtq

Ukraine says mass burial sites found in retaken town of Lyman

A Ukrainian official said two sites were found near Lyman, with one estimated to hold 200 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sH8KCSz

Uvalde suspends school police force after mass shooting

The move comes after parents of the victims camped outside school offices in protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hlrZsc4

Why Russia but not China faces human rights action

The UN has examined allegations of repression and human rights violations in both countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kk3q4eN

Will the Biden administration overhaul US cannabis policy?

Marijuana stocks are ablaze after the president called for a rethink of US policy on the drug. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rg2ZDlT

New York City declares state of emergency over migrant 'crisis situation'

Mayor Eric Adams said the city is on track to spend $1bn this fiscal year to care for asylum seekers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wL7ZfCu

Zero-Covid: How Xi's flagship policy is spoiling his party

Restrictions continue for millions of Chinese and this is putting political pressure on Xi Jinping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S0vmxDe

Afghanistan: 'More more of us might be killed - but we will win'

Forty-five female students died in the most recent attack on an education centre in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XF9Ign7

Saskatchewan suspect killed 11, including brother, police say

Police say the brothers planned the rampage together, but one killed the other for reasons that remain unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7qmcDPg

Biden to pardon federal marijuana convictions

The move brings Mr Biden closer to his campaign pledge to nationally decriminalise recreational cannabis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sHa1TE0

Ukraine war round-up: Strikes kill seven and Russians flee to Alaska

At least seven dead after rocket strikes in Zaporizhzhia and two Russians sail to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wfdxX6D

US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world

As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SGaIUlC

EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices

At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J5VfQ3G

Kevin Spacey facing trial on New York sex abuse claim

The actor denies inappropriately touching a 14-year-old boy at a Manhattan apartment party in 1986. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y4kazCp

North Korea carries out sixth missile launch in two weeks

Pyongyang says the launch of short-range ballistic missiles is a response to US-South Korean drills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IjZfF96

Mayor among dead as gunmen launch attack in Mexico town

The Los Tequileros crime gang has been blamed for the violent attack in San Miguel Totolapan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4vJiWpH

Will UK royals follow the Danish downsizing?

Could the British Royal Family have its own "slimming down" in the footsteps of Denmark's queen? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Xi2wTJ

Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up

US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D71loNL

Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains

Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9n1T2fs

US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'

Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AkMScFf

Mahsa Amini: How one woman's death sparked a movement

The BBC has analysed over 1,000 videos of unprecedented protests following Mahsa Amini's death in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WmDYtMO

Take a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi

Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6cEIGbS

Woman handcuffed in police car hit by train... and survives

This is the moment a train collided with a police car in Colorado - with a woman in the back seat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IVzj8w4

Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk loses Twitter paedophilia rumour case

A conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a satanic ring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f1xVAvJ

Ukraine round-up: Inside liberated Lyman and Ukraine makes further ground against Russia

A report from a liberated town, territorial gains for Ukraine, and a beauty queen fined over a song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RKduIc9

Calais migrants: Smugglers cause fresh problems for police

New Calais smuggling networks are making it even harder to stop rising numbers of Channel crossings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pWGZrPv

Indonesia football crush: Candlelight vigil for fans who died at stadium

At least 125 people died after police fired tear gas at football fans who ran onto the pitch in Java. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kbAU2iH

Nick Kyrgios seeks dismissal of assault case on mental health grounds

The tennis player - who is accused of assaulting an ex-partner - cites his struggles with mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dzsQ4xX

Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam's epic drama fires up India box office

Mani Ratnam's new film is based on what is widely considered to be the greatest-ever novel written in Tamil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WLyTR6Y

Ukraine tank breakthrough in south towards Kherson

Russian officials say Ukrainian armour has made advances in the south and east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zDyVxXQ

Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles

But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wbMuKom

Brazil election: The presidential race is far from over

Lula and Bolsonaro go head-to-head after a closer than expected first-round result. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cCGukX2

Brazil election: Lula and Bolsonaro to face run-off

Neither presidential candidate got more than 50% of the overall vote, meaning they will face off on 30 October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JM93iej

Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VwlT9yZ

Ukraine war: Questions over France's weapons supply to Kyiv

Paris's relative absence in its supply of weapons to Ukraine leaves eastern European countries wary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7hNmqxM

One Kenyan woman's journey for the father she has never known

BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Par3IvA

Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran

Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JRcqC02

NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident

The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been fired. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UvaLBxP

Burkina Faso's military leader agrees to step down after coup

Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba steps down after his successor allegedly pledges to restore civilian rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u51WMFd

Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face

It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I7T0Bpf

Ukraine war: Indian doctor forced to abandon beloved pet jaguar

Girikumar Patil, who lived with two big cats in war-torn Ukraine, says he is now separated from them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XBe25xk

Iran: Rallies support Iran protests at woman's custody death

Protests take place in countries outside Iran, in support of opposition to the death in custody of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jB1kJIw

Hurricane Ian: They stayed for the storm - what happens now?

Florida residents are facing tough choices about whether to stay or leave in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mWFJR2a

Equatorial Guinea seeks to block sale of confiscated Paris mansion

The luxury mansion was seized after Equatorial Guinea's vice-president was convicted of embezzling money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zKvkjbY

King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MpNHbCy

Formula 1 budget cap row: Mercedes and Ferrari comments 'unacceptable' - Red Bull