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Organisers promised a sustainable World Cup, but daily shuttle flights are generating huge CO2 emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/96xr2MK

Climate change: US to pay $75m to relocate tribes facing flood threat

The Biden administration will give three tribal communities $75m to move from coastal areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vwxbtd8

Hakeem Jeffries: The Democrat who is replacing Nancy Pelosi as leader

With his unanimous election, the New Yorker becomes the first black person to lead a party in Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FoXEsNq

Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79

The singer-songwriter, behind some of the group's biggest hits, dies after an illness, her family says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0IuwjEx

Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed accused of defaming Aisha Buhari

The 23-year-old's lawyer says he has denied a charge of criminal defamation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pwkbjR4

Germany to ease entry rules for skilled workers

The country is currently experiencing labour shortages in several industries, including childcare and IT. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JZpx1DB

Morbi bridge collapse: Victims wait for answers month after tragedy

Families of those killed in Morbi last month question why there has been no action against the culprits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1oSleNM

Ukraine war: The surrender hotline for Russian soldiers

The "I Want To Live" project says it is getting up to 100 enquiries a day from invading troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fZmVzrJ

Oath Keepers: ‘How I escaped my father’s militia’

Militia leader Stewart Rhodes could face two decades in prison. It took his son years to escape him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qOejNr8

Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been found guilty of the rare charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x6cghCn

Shenzhou-15: China sends astronauts to Tiangong space station

China has sent astronauts to live on its space station, the second permanent outpost in orbit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5ukshS2

Maria Kolesnikova: Jailed Belarus opposition figure in intensive care - allies

Maria Kolesnikova is in a serious but stable condition in hospital, her allies say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WJyqnUw

Giving Tuesday: How day for 'radical generosity' went global

An idea for "radical generosity" that started in New York a decade ago has spread around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gj05rhH

Gujarat election: PM Modi looms large in India state polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity is seen helping his party win polls in his home state Gujarat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aMRDvFC

Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising

Elon Musk says Apple has cut Twitter advertising and has threatened to remove it from the app store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W2sqX8c

Minnesota: 200 anglers rescued from broken ice chunk

The ice broke on Upper Red Lake, a popular fishing destination in the state of Minnesota. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7HNCjAx

China Covid: How five dramatic days of protests unfolded

After a deadly fire in a locked down building, people are demanding an end to Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MjzWayL

China Covid protests: Fury and fear of virus puts Xi Jinping in a bind

For three years the patience of one billion Chinese was stretched with lockdowns - now it's snapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5WMxO0U

World Cup 2022: Clashes in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium

November 27, 2022

Police use water cannon and tear gas to deal with unrest in the centre of Brussels on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HqgI8Fu

New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

November 27, 2022

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LJztlCd

Queen Camilla to scrap tradition of ladies-in-waiting

The Queen Consort is ending the traditional title of ladies-in-waiting for assistants at events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ztmN2Fs

Covid protests widen in China after Urumqi fire

Videos on social media appear to show some protesters asking leader Xi Jinping to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mjnal74

Venezuela takes first step out of political stalemate

The government and opposition agree that billions of dollars frozen abroad be released to help fund social projects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g8dlqhv

Jyoti Bhatt: The photographer who preserved rural Indian life

Jyoti Bhatt documented the nuances of rural Indian culture that are on the cusp of disappearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vbFKgkW

Ukraine conflict: How much damage has Russia done to power supplies?

Russian air strikes have hit power supplies and health services, putting millions of lives at risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AEISeJa

Equatorial Guinea: World's longest-serving president to continue 43-year-rule

Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema has led the country's authoritarian regime for 43 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IzAtrvS

Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n6KNPv0

China Xinjiang: Urumqi rocked by Covid lockdown protests after deadly fire

Urumqi residents confronted officials amid claims Covid restrictions stopped people escaping a blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s4uB8bh

US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears

The restrictions on five Chinese companies are the first to be put in place on security grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aUWTJFA

Week in pictures: 19 - 25 November 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cOn0A7z

Squid Game actor O Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct

The 78-year-old actor is accused of inappropriately touching a woman in 2017, judicial officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bHuK25t

US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack

Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VF0WiYs

Emergencies Act: Trudeau defends use to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests

The emergency powers were used to help bring an end to Canada's "Freedom Convoy" last winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5bJwaTf

Swedish brothers face trial on Russia spy charges

Two brothers are accused of selling state secrets to Moscow in a case "unlike any other in 20 years". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fcCMZVE

Quiz of the week: Who went round the Moon with Snoopy?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yTEiObX

Algeria fires: Dozens sentenced to death for lynching

The victim had gone to help fight rampant forest fires but was falsely accused of arson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OLp8hBa

Ancient Roman snacks found in Colosseum dig

The study of the sewers under Rome's landmark found traces of olives, nuts and other foods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LW0uQVH

Kanye West: Adidas investigates after claims of 'toxic' behaviour

Rolling Stone has reported that staff have complained about West's "problematic behaviour". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MB4QjPR

Camilla gives Queen Elizabeth II's Paddington Bears to Barnardo's

People paying their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II left the bears outside royal residences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jFWxgI7

Russia: From 2018 World Cup host to global pariah

Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fv4jxGy

The little-known nut that may save at-risk rainforests

Growing sales of an Indonesian nut called kenari is helping to reduce deforestation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jHJk5OW

World Cup 2022: What has and hasn’t been banned in Qatar?

Are supporters in Qatar managing to keep up with the changes over alcohol, kit and freedom of speech? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/agcFYi2

Three women among dozen publicly flogged in Afghanistan - Taliban official

A crowd of about 5000 people watched the lashings, a punishment for "moral crimes". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j05KAe7

Kosovo: Why is trouble flaring up between Serbs and the Albanian-led government?

Serbs have been demonstrating in Kosovo, raising fears of renewed ethnic hostilities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8kGLYrm

Danish World Cup pundit hears of mother's death

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HpmvUz6

Ukraine war: Mourning newborn baby killed in Russian missile strike

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KQZ1Gqa

'I wouldn't leave South Africa, I have a kid here'

South African software developers discuss what it means to them to do business in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KLakIfe

Mumbai's Aarey forest: The woman fighting to protect it from metro project

Pramila is protesting against a train depot being built in the forest where her community lives alongside leopards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DVTybkh

Ukraine war: Russian ambassador quizzed over alleged war crimes

Russia's UK ambassador is asked whether he accepts his country has committed war crimes in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K6eLIZA

Ukraine monastery raid as SBU targets Russian agents

Kyiv authorities say they want to stop Russia using the site for sabotage, intelligence or weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/POmCHgS

Tanzania plane crash: Rescue efforts delayed, report finds

Officials said rescue efforts were delayed as divers had little oxygen in their cylinders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uOVft5e

Rwanda's electric vehicle push has a faltering start

In a developing country like Rwanda building a market for electric cars has proved challenging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OSE4cCi

Zimbabwe without Robert Mugabe: What has changed?

It is exactly five years since Zimbabwe's ex-president left power but life is now worse for many. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iMtdo36

Qatar World Cup 2022: I walked 1,600km to get here

Saudi fan Abdullah al-Salmi walked all the way from his home in Jeddah to Doha to see the football tournament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bt8w3yR

Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wE8GDsS

South African court orders release of Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus

The man who shot dead anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani should be freed on parole, judges rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1OJTlgI

Millions of lives under threat in Ukraine this winter - WHO

Millions are at risk as winter sets in as many are without power, a WHO official warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aCz4tBW

Changing the lives of Senegalese people disabled by clubfoot

November 20, 2022

As Cape Town hosts Africa's first ever conference on clubfoot, the BBC witnesses a pioneering treatment in Senegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6wmigUk

Lima airport: Truck hit by plane on Peru runway was on planned drill

November 20, 2022

Officials say the fire truck was doing drills when it was hit by the jet, killing two firefighters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38qunz1

World Cup 2022: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia double gives South Americans win

November 20, 2022

Hosts Qatar open the 2022 Fifa World Cup in calamitous fashion, easily beaten by Ecuador in a humbling defeat at Al Bayt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H7idFbO

Equatorial Guinea's Obiang: World's longest-serving president eyes re-election

The 80-year-old president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, has been in power for 43 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pl9QbHu

Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account

The ban against the ex-US president is lifted, but Trump says he sees no reason to return. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yj3lmz6

Benzema out of Qatar World Cup

France striker Karim Benzema is out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after he sustained a thigh injury in training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WgVIRpt

Talking therapy: How ice cream is helping people discuss difficult topics

Artist Annie Nicholson's work has centred around grief since she lost family members in a tragic accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VYjqvMz

Jang Jung Hyuck: ‘Compared to escaping North Korea, the fights feel like nothing’

Jang Jung Hyuck used kickboxing to cope with the trauma of escaping North Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lPamSF7

COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4tXq6c0

Lima airport: Two firefighters dead as plane crashes during take-off

Two firefighters were killed in the crash, which happened as the aircraft was taking off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RIFwmHG

Naomi Biden: Biden's granddaughter to marry at the White House

Joe Biden's granddaughter gets married at America's most famous address, who else tied the knot there? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EgdiR8P

Snowstorm hits New York state

About six million people from Michigan to New York are under alerts for so-called lake effect snow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aVh8fx7

The emotional moment a chimpanzee mum meets newborn

After a C-section, Mahle the chimp finally meets her baby at Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e4yhLbN

Violence erupts between Thai police and protestors

Police can be seen firing rubber bullets at protesters near the Apec summit in Bangkok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nyJfWKX

Taylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star

The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FCalXY0

North Korea fires suspected ICBM into sea

It follows Thursday's warning of a "fiercer" response to US plans to boost its regional presence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dLKPkRf

Navalny: Russian opposition leader Navalny moved to solitary confinement

The Kremlin critic is accused of being an "egregious offender" and moved ahead of a family visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YVD2r0Z

Nancy Pelosi: Five key moments in House speaker's career

As the House of Representatives leader announces she will stand aside, here's how she made her mark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NxKzTLn

Ukraine war: The men who bring back the dead

Artur and Denys bring dignity to victims of the war - both friend and foe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QFuwxAn

Gaza: At least 21 killed in Jabalia refugee camp fire

At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp - the biggest in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7qFaIi1

Adnan Oktar: TV cult preacher jailed for 8,658 years in Turkey

Adnan Oktar has been convicted of sexual assault and abuse of minors in Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jq0Bryn

US man sentenced to life for car-ramming killings

The driver ploughed a vehicle into a Christmas parade crowd last year, killing six. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nDQmiY

'The time to grieve is over, it is time to be angry'

South Korean families are asking how far the blame should extend for the deadly Halloween crush. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LaDjSN7

US midterms: Republicans narrowly win back the House

Republicans secure 218 seats to control the House, though a dozen races are still to be called. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AdLYQN

Ukraine war: Nato says Poland probably hit by Ukrainian missile

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC Ukraine's air defences probably caused Tuesday's deadly blast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QhgKmPE

G20: Xi accuses Trudeau of leaks to media about China-Canada relations

China's president was filmed rebuking his Canadian counterpart over alleged leaks of their meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8vjEFpz

Malta moves to ease EU's last total ban on abortion

The reform would allow doctors to terminate a pregnancy if a mother's life or health were at risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AX4oMP9

Novak Djokovic visa ban overturned ahead of Australian Open

The Serbian tennis star was deported from the country in January in a row over his vaccine status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JK5Qu9M

Virginia McLaurin: Woman who danced with Obamas dies at 113

Virginia McLaurin lived her dream of not just seeing the first black president, but dancing with him at the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ErSiYe

Small firms have a big role fighting climate change

It's not just big corporates which need to cut their carbon footprint, small firms also have a part to play. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5xOtdjh

'I don't think Trump is the future': Voters on 2024 run

The BBC asked former Trump voters: Would you support him if he runs for the White House in 2024? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RblHuQW

Watch: The babies born as world population hits 8bn

Mothers around the world share their thoughts as their babies' birth coincides with a huge population milestone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JxEdNKA

Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YzLnRoW

Michelle Obama's quick-fire questions round

November 14, 2022

Michelle Obama talks to BBC Breakfast about marriage, martinis and knitting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/698f7m0

Kherson: President Zelensky visits liberated city

November 14, 2022

The regional capital was liberated on Friday after being taken by Russia in March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/guA5ERY

Hong Kong calls for probe after rugby match protest song

It comes after a pro-democracy protest song was played instead of China's national anthem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p57DRrn

Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

The Amazon founder commended the country music star for her commitment to improving literacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lrwmD1Q

Ukraine war: Russian activist writes letters from jail

Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, charged with treason, writes to the BBC from his jail cell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mqp2i5x

COP27: Fears of compromise on key 1.5C global temperature issue

There are fears the commitment to a key warming limit may soften as nations seek agreement in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kVz17ay

EK Janaki Ammal: The 'nomad' flower scientist India forgot

EK Janaki Ammal studied a wide range of flowering plants in a career spanning almost 60 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vpGsSBd

Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QI4NV36

Switzerland migrant children demand immigration policy apology

Swiss migrant workers' children want an apology for a policy they say tore whole families apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Cz8nNc

Zimbabwe's dilemma over deadly elephant attacks

As the wildlife frontline becomes more dangerous, southern African nations want an end to the ivory ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NAKwOQ5

Dallas: Two vintage World World II planes collide at air show

Footage shows the planes striking each other at low altitude, breaking one of the aircraft in half. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iJja5fg

Remembrance: Finding the faces of forgotten comrades

Brian Hough was only 18 when he fought in the Korean War but 70 years on he's trying to keep the memory of fallen soldiers alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ytOYwFh

People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain

Firefighters helped people who were trapped after heavy rain in Valencia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SqIZtr2

Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/liHTP6q

Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vwDG3kS

Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations

Blue tick accounts impersonating major brands, politicians and celebrities have appeared on the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DMQmWcG

Sicily's rich olive pickings - the fruit of Italy's migrant exploitation

The African migrants living in squalor and picking produce for gangmasters in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/biD1Von

Big Ben’s iconic bongs return after restoration work

The bells of the Elizabeth Tower will return to regular service on Remembrance Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zfp5RuU

Remains of US soldier Tommie Hanks identified after 72 years

Tommie Hanks was 27 years old when he was reported missing in action during the Korean War in 1950. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MYxVbaj

Swedish brothers charged as spies for Russia

The men are suspected of passing information to Russia's military intelligence service over 10 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SewztWs

Gaming in Africa: Developers making mobile games for African players

The growth of the video gaming market is an opportunity for African developers to create games for the African audience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7dFt23W

Inside the capture of a Russian oligarch's superyacht

A $325m luxury boat is floating in a US cargo port after the FBI tracked it down in the Pacific. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/idwhxmR

Ukraine war: Refugee's wife died at maternity hospital

Ivan Kalinina, now living in Wales, lost his wife and baby son in the Mariupol hospital bombing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i0sgSUE

US election results: When will we know who won?

Officials have called on voters to be patient as the results of the 8 November midterm are certified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mvNdt9W

Venezuelan boy translates World Cup sticker album into braille

Sebastián Filoramo from Venezuela uses a braille typewriter to make the album more accessible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MeVx3cL

DC attorney general sues NFL and Washington Commanders

Prosecutors allege Washington's NFL team lied to fans about efforts to probe a "hostile" workplace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yQzMkve

Russian-Canadian arrested over global LockBit ransomware campaign

Mikhail Vasiliev is accused of involvement in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CeNbh06

Ukraine war: Biden sees 'real problems' for Russia after Kherson retreat order

Russia is retreating from Kherson, the only regional capital it captured during the invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4fauToQ

Powerball: Store owner who sold record US Powerball ticket gets $1m bonus

Joseph Chahayed will continue to work in his California shop despite the windfall from the $2bn ticket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l13DjTG

Binance walks away from FTX crypto exchange bailout

Binance will not pursue the deal for its smaller rival citing reports of 'mishandled customer funds'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vxZ2Ar0

Kherson: Locals' trepidation as Russians prepare withdrawal

The city's residents feel mounting dread, wondering what the occupiers will do as they leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m6RoE4n

Saudi police release US mother arrested for 'destabilising public order'

Carly Morris says she has been trapped in the kingdom with her young daughter for three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yNxkTSO

Brazilian music icon Gal Costa dies aged 77

The singer was key to Brazil's Tropicalia genre, producing more than 30 albums in her fruitful career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l6zY9A

Elon Musk sells almost $4bn of Tesla shares

It comes less than two weeks after the world's richest man completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0IA853t

Why Kenya is turning to genetically modified crops to help with drought

The government sees them as a way to lessen the impact of a lack of rain but some farmers are wary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aYueHXz

COP27: What is the climate impact of private jets?

Demonstrators in Amsterdam stopped private jets taking off ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dKYl5qD

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian MP confronts sister of jailed activist

Amr Darwish is removed from a COP27 meeting after defending the detention of Alaa Abdel Fattah. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y9dSvjz

Hollywood actor Sean Penn gives his Oscar to Zelensky

The Hollywood star gifted his award to the Ukrainian president on a visit to Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XR2PFye

US midterms: Donald Trump says his announcement next week will be 'very exciting day'

Speaking in Florida, the ex-president says his announcement next week will be "a very exciting day". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tLn7z5e

Ukraine is reason to act fast on climate - UK PM

Rishi Sunak tells the COP27 summit in Egypt a greener planet is possible and there "is room for hope". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hrqyDHo

Stolen $3bn Bitcoin mystery ends with popcorn tin discovery

James Zhong pleads guilty to the 2012 hack as police find stash of 50,000 Bitcoin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5rWpiwd

Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tj1dbxq

Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xlLqdwZ

Ethiopia conflict: Looking for clues in video of forgotten massacre

As a truce is agreed in Ethiopia's bitter civil war, we investigate a massacre caught on video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gvXyr1i

Why slave descendants want the Benin Bronzes to stay in US

A group of African Americans wants to stop the return of some Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gCwTRAE

US midterms: Trump and Biden fire up voters as election looms

Monday is the final full day of campaigning before polls open, but 40m votes have already been cast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UhqQZnS

The agony of not knowing, as Mariupol mass burial sites grow

Residents described the heartache of not knowing where their family members are buried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UHD2Vl5

Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OuBz50E

Peru: Police clash with protesters in capital Lima

Riot teams fired tear gas as crowds of anti-government demonstrators marched in Lima and elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WzxwY6t

Peru anti-government protest grips capital Lima

Thousands of demonstrators march through Lima demanding that President Castillo resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nRGxsdT

COP27: 'Watershed moment' as UN climate summit begins

Nations are being urged to turn pledges into action as the UN climate conference opens in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jB024rw

Why abortion matters in crucial US elections

Inflation is voters' top issue, but Democrats hope anger over abortion bans will boost turnout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rFXYW59

Duelling US presidents descend on key swing state Pennsylvania

Trump, Obama and Biden all rally in Pennsylvania, urging Americans to vote in the midterm elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QyglEqA

Sam Matekane - can a diamond magnate help Lesotho to sparkle?

A businessman takes the gamble of his life to turn round a mountain kingdom with many challenges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iJyBC4p

Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vE4k6up

Aaron Carter: Singer, rapper and brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick dies aged 34

Aaron Carter was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gOHzY9n

Multiple Tornadoes hit southern US states

One dead and several injured as powerful storms hit Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zf1NxdO

COP27: Climate anxiety is rising - it might be a good thing

As another UN summit kicks off, experts say climate anxiety could help solve the problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4WwyiFo

Itaewon crush: How South Korea let down its young people

The tragedy has triggered a widespread sense that South Korea has betrayed its younger generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tk6fIGc

Powerball: Lotto fever grips US for $1.6bn world record prize

One in 292 million odds of winning have not deterred hopeful Americans from snapping up their tickets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5U0rpqk

Twitter: Elon Musk blames 'activist groups' for earnings drop

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, makes the accusation as the tech firm makes sweeping job cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dt9M4lT

Sudhir Suri: Radical Hindu leader shot dead in Amritsar

Sudhir Suri was shot several times while protesting in the holy Sikh city of Amritsar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cKtwYlI

Imran Khan speaks publicly for first time since surviving shooting

In his first comments since the attack, Pakistan's former PM says two shooters tried to kill him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tLYmgac

Midterms: The conspiracy theorists who want to to control elections

Candidates who falsely believe the last US election was stolen could be in charge in 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1MVvkKP

Paul Pelosi discharged from hospital after hammer attack

The husband of one of the most powerful politicians in the US is said to remain under medical care at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dQzO0jN

Ukraine war: Kyiv residents adapting to night-time power cuts

People living in Ukraine's capital Kyiv are having to get used to living in a much darker environment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z8Ls50W

Ethiopia civil war: Tigray truce a triumph PM Abiy Ahmed

Huge concessions have been made by Tigray leaders to end a two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SF9avmB

North Korea: Pyongyang fires suspected long-range missile, says Seoul

It comes a day after Pyongyang launched almost two dozen missiles - the most in a single day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N6u3WzA

China Covid: Panic and fear drove iPhone factory breakout

Workers at the plant in Zhengzhou, China, thought they were going to be part of a huge Covid experiment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IMy6NEr

Iran protests: The dance video I dared not share

Dancer Sarina was banned from performing but is now sharing her work in solidarity with protesting women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E95o8ID

Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is you' copyright lawsuit dropped

A copyright claim against the hit song All I Want for Christmas is You has been withdrawn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L5cMa7j

Iran police force says it is investigating protester shooting video

Footage showed officers beating a man, driving over him with a motorbike and then shooting him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7FH4Syt

Russian commanders discussed using nuclear arms in Ukraine, says US

Military leaders are said to have talked about how and when they might use the weapons in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dhxkqtv

South Korea video shows missiles being fired