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The US secretary of state says "concrete steps" are needed to reduce violence but does not elaborate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1qgIjep

Myanmar: Air strikes have become a deadly new tactic in the civil war

The regime increasingly uses air strikes to crush resistance that emerged after the coup two years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VCy4TdJ

Oscars 2023: Actress Andrea Riseborough keeps nomination despite 'concerns'

The campaign for the British actress sparked a Hollywood debate after her surprise nomination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9SJLkXq

Migrant protest at New York hotel highlights growing issue

Some people sheltering at a Manhattan hotel refuse to move to a different facility, citing poor conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2swHPFM

Alec Baldwin was 'on phone' during Rust firearms training

Prosecutors accuse the actor of many "extremely reckless acts" as he is charged with an on-set death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U5B1C3x

Auckland weather: Flood-hit region suffers more heavy rain

Only days after deadly floods killed four in Auckland, severe weather once again hit the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/78wHIui

Pakistan mosque blast: What is behind the deadly attack?

Police on the frontline believe they were targeted to demoralise them after militants ended a truce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8gn46WM

Floating pirate-themed restaurant sinks off Thailand coast

Eyewitnesses reported the vessel slowly sinking in rough water in Pattaya Bay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fUJweBY

Pope in DR Congo: 'Hands off Africa' says Pope Francis in Kinshasa speech

Pope Francis gave a speech where he spoke of the centuries of exploitation faced by the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a6HB9KE

'They call us garbage people': The Syrians surviving off US army waste

The war in Syria has left millions destitute and forced some to resort to US army waste for food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cPO2Vo5

Organ donation: 'My daughter was shot but lives on in those she saved'

Could the shooting of a six-year-old girl spark change in India where organ donation is rare? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZFXGxnb

LGBT people hunted by gangs and police in Egypt

A BBC News investigation reveals how violent gangs are abusing LGBT community members they meet online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IPMnJ21

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for US visa

The ex-president, currently staying in Florida, wants to "enjoy being a tourist", his lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4K7DfnY

Antony Blinken in Jerusalem: Urgent steps needed for calm

The US Secretary of State also calls for a two-state solution, following bloody attacks on Israelis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ilmfatR

Mining giant 'sorry' over lost radioactive capsule in Australia

Rio Tinto says the object went missing while it was being transported 1,400km in Western Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uhz13tJ

Man rescued after crashing stolen police car on train tracks in Georgia

The suspect jumped into a police vehicle during a traffic stop in the US city of Atlanta. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2c1fgJV

Ukraine war: Funeral held for battleground body collector

Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the remains of soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Eq7bKZf

Ukraine war: Russian athletes cannot be allowed at Olympics, Zelensky says

Olympics chiefs say Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete as neutrals, but Ukraine opposes the move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9ycpLvZ

The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain

Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZGbhWC9

Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7XPTDZ3

Nigeria extends deadline to exchange old cash

Long queues formed at some banks as Nigerians struggled to meet the original deadline of Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/htdOwk5

Iran 'foils drone attack' on military facility in Isfahan

The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor damage to the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/US2mD5k

New US childhood obesity guidelines criticised by families

Some families worry that new guidelines from US paediatricians prioritise surgery and intensive therapy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BKt3f1U

'Elon Musk has made me embarrassed to drive my Tesla now'

Elon Musk was once hailed as the secret to Tesla's success. Now he's one of its problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MWb4F25

Nigeria floods: Songs and testimonies from a drowning world

Portraits of communities devastated by the worst recorded floods in Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rw9OQjd

Television frontman Tom Verlaine dies at 73

His band rose to fame in the 1970s New York punk scene, scoring UK hits including Marquee Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wx4pmoW

Tyre Nichols: Police unit is disbanded after death

The so-called Scorpion special unit will be disbanded after its officers were seen beating Mr Nichols. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a6vjlmr

Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision

The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the incident happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pBP0vy7

Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/giXMLay

AP deletes widely mocked tweet about ‘the’ French

The news agency had warned that journalists referencing "the French" could be dehumanising. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rfHImEc

The Somali funk spirit that has overcome anarchy and exile

Somalia's music scene is booming once again after years of conflict and Islamist threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2v7hD4d

Community reckons with police killing by black officers

All five officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were black. Experts say that's not unusual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7LFYMGH

Colorado bear poses for roughly 400 'selfies' on wildlife camera

One motion-detecting camera captured roughly 400 images of the surprise selfie star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uKFmIi7

Five shot dead at Jerusalem synagogue

At least five people are said to have been shot dead at a synagogue in Jerusalem, with others injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I7zmSxA

Who is Jeff Zients, Biden's new chief of staff?

The former Covid czar returns to one of the most powerful jobs in the US government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wKDeM6Y

Czech Republic: Second round of presidential election

Former PM Andrej Babis and retired Nato general Petr Pavel are vying for the ceremonial but influential post. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F9KBfHO

Haiti police riot after crime gangs kill 14 officers

Fourteen police officers have died since the start of 2023 amid a huge surge in gang violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xu8qHYp

Truck attacker guilty of killing 8 on NYC bike path

The Uzbekistan native may face the death penalty for what was the city's deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bMxZTQo

Tennessee official 'sickened' by footage of Tyre Nichols arrest

Tyre Nichols, 29, was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving and died three days later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tALNJRQ

US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew

The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21st Century stakeout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qcPdft4

Egypt archaeology: Gold-covered mummy among latest discoveries

The mummy was found inside a sarcophagus that has remained unopened for 4,300 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/981gNDI

Gaza's only all-girl boxing club finds a home

After training women on the beach and in a garage, Osama has now moved to a professional centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yrdbePk

What you need to know about the US classified documents saga

Mike Pence, Joe Biden and Donald Trump have all kept classified documents from their time in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UjEm6Y7

Donald Trump to be allowed back onto Facebook and Instagram

The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aN9RrXK

Ros Atkins on… Germany’s Ukraine tank decision

The BBC's Analysis Editor examines the background to Germany’s decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A5JEHm6

Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vfyALNh

JNU: India students angry after screening of BBC Modi documentary blocked

Students say power was cut to prevent them showing the film which has riled India's government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/krJl28v

Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'

Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/POCSj4x

Michelle Yeoh: Chinese fans rejoice at Oscar nomination

If she wins, Yeoh will become the first Asian woman to win Best Actress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HPELpOM

New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern's last day as prime minister

January 24, 2023

Before handing over to Chris Hipkins, Jacinda Ardern attended an annual gathering of politicians and Maori elders in Rātana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CW45I3t

Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m

January 24, 2023

The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9tenvHP

Tanks for Ukraine: Germany to send Leopard 2s and allow others to export - reports

January 24, 2023

Germany has been under pressure over its reluctance to send the battle tanks to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HenpPAE

Seven dead in second California shooting in three days

The attack at Half Moon Bay comes only two days after a mass shooting in Monterey Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rVZcnK0

Joshimath: What’s the future of India's sinking Himalayan town?

Experts say it will be hard to save parts of the town that are already sinking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5TXOauI

Eight-year-old Indian diamond heiress who became a nun

Activists say Devanshi's vows of renunciation that make her a Jain nun are a violation of her rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vgj7J86

Erdogan tells Sweden not to expect Nato bid support

The Turkish president's warning comes after protests in Sweden, including a Quran burning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JQziqb4

China: Northern city of Mohe reports coldest temperature

The northernmost city of Mohe has recorded temperatures of -53C, its lowest on record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FlMiL7Q

Capitol rioter who posed with feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk found guilty

Richard Barnett carried a stun gun as he joined the crowds storming the Capitol on 6 January 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UQzEtLu

Razzie nominations: Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde leads with eight

The biopic about Marilyn Monroe gets eight nominations, while actor Tom Hanks gets three. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KdFNf6j

Pakistan power cut: Major cities without electricity after grid breakdown

It happened after power grids were turned on in the morning, the power minister said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OSrmIVk

Covid: Thailand tourism up but still below pre-pandemic level

The holiday destination is set to start charging overseas visitors $9.20 each from the start of June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nbzS56T

Russia: Putin's Kremlin targets LGBT in new crackdown

Russia has passed a new law banning so-called "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xedvctE

The ancient trees at the heart of a case against the Crown

An indigenous community in Canada is suing for their land - and using unusual evidence in their case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9EyxGoj

Spain gang bust: Ukrainians exploited in illegal tobacco operation

Spanish police say Ukrainian refugees worked long hours to mass-produce counterfeit cigarettes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7dV4LhK

Police surround white van after Monterey Park shooting

Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were shot dead in Monterey Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TpLxao3

Actor Jeremy Renner broke over 30 bones in snow plough accident

The Avengers star shares an update on his recovery after being critically injured on New Year's Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vdtf09l

How Ukraine war led to a new Indian beer in Poland

Two Indians turned a crisis into opportunity when they were stuck with a shipment of rice flakes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UWOtybS

How eating oysters could help protect the coast

Restaurants in New Orleans are recycling their oyster shells in an effort to protect the Louisiana coastline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IDmgZw0

Tennessee fires officials after damning death penalty report

The lethal injection is under increased scrutiny after a series of botched executions in several states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d96AIS0

Lunar New Year: How the world celebrated

Fireworks and lanterns in the street start the 2023 celebrations for one of the world's biggest festivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/REd9byY

Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years

Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful supply of fish. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pUdo0Pl

Japan was the future but it's stuck in the past

The so-called lost decade has now stretched to three. What went wrong, asks Rupert Wingfield-Hayes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wQZTjI2

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes attempted to flee US, prosecutors claim

According to a new court filing, the 38-year-old bought a one-way ticket to Mexico last January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R7o5AlV

LAPD sued for $50m over school teacher's death during arrest

Keenan Anderson died in police custody after a Taser was used to arrest him for fleeing a car crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OlqxmTH

Florida manatees are dying at alarming rate

A sea grass shortage has resulted in an influx of manatee deaths, who rely on the food to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ld9pCwr

Ukrainian soldiers receive bionic arms

After losing their hands in a landmine explosion, Andrii and Vitalii receive 3D printed prosthetics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vQFxcD2

Jacinda Ardern: New Zealand PM says no regrets over decision to step down

New Zealand's leader says she has a "sense of relief" as her party prepares to anoint a successor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v8EQXeR

FAA outage: US airline regulators blame contractor for travel chaos

The US airline regulator says a contractor is responsible for delaying and cancelling thousands of flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RkJe74S

Australia's 'Toadzilla': Record-breaking cane toad found in Queensland

The cane toad, weighing in at 2.7kg, is six times bigger than the average specimen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/URBfcnG

Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 January 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OW2RyS0

US rock legend David Crosby dies aged 81

Crosby, who co-founded both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, had been ill for some time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FYyONv

The California storms were great for wine

After years of drought, vineyards got a much-needed infusion of water from weeks of torrential rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O37SbLN

Jacinda Ardern: Key moments from the New Zealand PM's time in office

A look back at some memorable moments from Jacinda Ardern's six years as New Zealand prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a91FgUG

Croatia, the euro and a coffee controversy - but is it all just froth?

Croatia switched to the euro on 1 January, but many feel businesses are taking advantage by hiking their prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5zMk0aV

France strikes bid to halt Macron's rise in retirement age

Planned reforms by President Macron would raise the retirement age to 64 - a hugely unpopular move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XFGg5S3

Ukraine's president Zelensky addresses Davos forum after fatal helicopter crash

Ukraine's interior minister is among the 14 killed in the helicopter crash beside a nursery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fb1k7ol

JetBlue plane hits parked aircraft at JFK airport

An aircraft bound for Puerto Rico struck the tail of a parked plane as it was departing the gate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I5mVUPD

Israel's Supreme Court blocks appointment of key Netanyahu ally

Supreme Court judges disqualify Aryeh Deri from being a minister due to a tax fraud conviction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aKcThAp

Amiens asks Madonna if it can borrow her painting of Diana and Endymion

The mayor of Amiens believes the singer owns the artwork, Diana and Endymion, which once hung in its museum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f6AqtEI

Netflix offers pay of up to $385,000 for flight attendant

The firm says the role on its private jets requires "discretion and outstanding customer service skills". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HSlI2Jy

Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa cleared of tax evasion

The acquittal of the journalist and Nobel Laureate has been hailed as a win for press freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38CViJO

FTX: Collapsed crypto exchange says $415m was hacked

Last week the company told a bankruptcy judge in Delaware that it had recovered over $5bn in assets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hsV403g

Nigeria elections 2023: How influencers are secretly paid by political parties

Nigerian politicians are hiring social media influencers to spread disinformation ahead of February's elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KyDMH5m

Golden Globes: Several celebrities announce Covid days after awards

A number of celebrities who attended this year's awards test positive for Covid-19 days later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3guM40F

Census in India: Baffling lack of data is hurting Indians

The government blames Covid for the delay in new data, which is now hitting crucial policy areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6MJ0i2O

Italian held in EU-Qatargate bribery probe agrees to tell all

Pier Antonio Panzeri is an alleged leader of a criminal network suspected of taking bribes from Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w328gI5

Australian Open bans Russian and Belarusian flags from tournament

Organisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wprvHW5

Putin is weaponising food, says boss of fertiliser giant Yara

The boss of Yara says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven up the price of fertilisers and food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DduxvtM

What does Andrew Tate promise his followers?

The controversial influencer has been detained in Romania as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VcmFqJK

Andrew Tate: Brothers' luxury cars are seized by Romanian police

Romanian officials were seen towing vehicles away from his compound in Bucharest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xHTr5OQ

Mursal Nabizada: Gunmen kill former Afghan MP at home in Kabul

Ms Nabizada was an MP until the government was overthrown by the Taliban in August 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bKpCOND

Lab-grown alternatives aim to cut palm oil dependence

Two biotech firms have developed oils made from yeast as a replacement for palm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FxVTu31

Can humanity's new giant leap into space succeed?

Humanity is set for its next big leap into space with nations and private companies racing to build outposts on other worlds from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rnwbsma

Lützerath: German police oust climate activists after clashes near coal mine

Riot police remove protesters trying to stop the expansion of a coal mine in western Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6KwH3dz

Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso

People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6fSoqiH

Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4H5mIBx

Jesus baptism site makeover aims to draw a million Christians in 2030

As pilgrims mark Epiphany, Jordan plans an ambitious project to upgrade place of Jesus's baptism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EqaTjXS

Mexico tightens ban on smoking in public places

The step, approved in 2021, means the country now has one of the world's strictest anti-tobacco laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fuAGEB8

Your pictures on the theme of 'open doors'

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

Thousands of Israelis hold legal reforms protest in Tel Aviv

Organisers have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of undermining democratic rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oIj18ub

Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure

Several cities were struck, including Dnipro, where an apartment block was hit killing at least five. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PurgMEL

California's hydro-climate whiplash explained

From droughts and wildfires to floods and landslides - why extreme weather may be the new norm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sqegHB5

The Gambian man who took on a tyrant and made history

Ebrima Solo Sandeng, killed by Gambian agents nearly seven years ago, is finally honoured as a hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yPSlUgZ

Who can die? Canada wrestles with euthanasia for the mentally ill

Canadians with mental illness could soon qualify for assisted death. It's ignited debate in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OhXdzIx

Lisa Marie to be buried next to son at Graceland

The singer was the only child of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll", Elvis Presley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zfd1JtH

Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins German coal mine protests

The Swedish climate activist joined coal mine protesters in the German village of Lützerath. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AK3WQ8e

COP28: Why has an oil boss been chosen to head climate summit?

The UAE has named state oil company chief Sultan Al Jaber as president of the UN climate conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SKUnDL8

India targets China's dominance in mobile phones

There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rX0DEMm

Does easing US inflation point the way for the world?

It may be good news for the rest of the world if price increases in the US continue to slow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rjWhVX

Lisa Marie Presley hospitalised after heart attack, US media says

The singer, who is rock legend Elvis's only child, was reportedly found unresponsive at her LA home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UE01hAS

Biden documents: Who is the special counsel in the Biden probe?

Robert K Hur is a seasoned prosecutor and trial lawyer with ties to the Donald Trump administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BqFEabQ

Harry book: Prince William asked by reporter if he has read Spare

William and Catherine were on their first public outing since Prince Harry's tell-all book went on sale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C1XgNUa

Green comet approaching Earth for first time in 50,000 years

Scientists say the bright green comet will be visible in the night sky for almost a month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pwthZyP

Surendran Pattel: The US judge who once made cigarettes in India

Surendran K Pattel's inspiring rise from a life of grinding poverty has made headlines in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JHox8dc

Nigeria's cash crunch: Hunting out savings from under mattresses

Why Africa's most-populous country is introducing new bank notes weeks before an election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r6ZcJ5T

Jill Biden: US first lady undergoes surgery to remove cancerous skin lesions

The lesions were consistent with basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hxoa01k

Supermodel Tatjana Patitz dies at 56

Tatjana Patitz, one of the 1990's most prominent supermodels, died in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sqXKuxp

Ukraine war: Sergei Surovikin removed as commander of Ukraine invasion force

The reshuffle comes as Russians claim to be making progress in eastern Ukraine after months of reverses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GFjlO5g

Why did FAA ground flights across the US?

The disruption was caused by a glitch in an air safety tool called Notice to Air Missions or Notam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5csakXW

Afghanistan: Deadly suicide bombing outside foreign ministry

Police said at least five civilians had been killed but another Taliban official put the toll as high as 20. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bzPBECU

Iran protests: Jailed activist Sepideh Qolian describes brutality in letter

Sepideh Qolian tells how confessions are extracted from detainees, in a rare letter from Evin prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DyRuzV6

House of the Vettii: Pompeii home owned by former slaves reopens

The house, featuring erotic art and bronze statues, was the epitome of wealth in ancient times. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wtdnbYe

Why Americans seem more pro-Harry than Brits

In the US, Harry and Meghan have found a more welcoming audience, our North America editor writes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jEZL7mc

French plan to raise retirement age by two years to 64

The Macron government's reforms immediately prompt calls for strike action by unions on 19 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fnxq7yO

Soledar: Video shows fighting and tank fire in pounded Ukraine salt mine town

Reuters obtained footage showing the past few days in the town, which Russia looks set to capture from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qa48FlI

Zhao Lijian: China reassigns combative ‘Wolf Warrior’ diplomat

Controversial Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian has been moved to another department from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d92szXY

Uprooted trees and flooded street in California

Ninety percent of California residents are under a flood watch as another wave of storms hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Odv3L7A

Peru protests: Many dead in new clashes

January 09, 2023

At least 17 people are killed as anti-government protesters try to seize an airport, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ahlIX0g

Disney boss calls for workers to return to office four days a week

January 09, 2023

From the start of March employees will be asked to be in the office from Monday to Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J30qKwZ

Brazil Congress: How police failed to stop the protest

January 09, 2023

President Lula has questioned police actions in failing to prevent the storming of government buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lG0Xr2O

Will the metaverse be your new workplace?

Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zRw0ms2

Lützerath: German coal mine stand off amid Ukraine war energy crunch

Activists and police are facing off in Lützerath, where diggers plan to expand a giant coal mine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/09a4QKg

Brazil ex-president's supporters smash top court's windows

The moment supporters of Brazil's far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro storm the Supreme Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EHi2Cgn

Inside Brazil's stormed presidential palace

Bolsonaro supporters wearing Brazilian colours wave flags and cheer after invading the building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N0tiwEh

Himachal Pradesh: Thousands despair as India Adani plants shut down

Many locals in India's Himachal Pradesh state say that they have lost their only source of income. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dMV6wEp

Video shows Brazil Supreme Court mass break-in

Dozens of far-right demonstrators can be seen inside the court building with large crowds outside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QxsTF8A

Iranian man held in Germany over suspected chemical attack

Police raided the man's residence where they say they found toxic chemicals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wb7OyY2

Flight PS752: Families of victims met with harassment from Iran

Canadian intelligence is probing "hostile state actors" who are intimidating Iranian dissidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tKnC9Ws

Ukraine war: The ceasefire that never happened

Shellfire and attacks have taken place in the town of Bakhmut on Orthodox Christmas, despite ceasefire claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IzFtdW6

Ana Montes: Top spy freed in US after more than 20 years

Ana Montes was described as being among "the most damaging spies" ever caught by the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u4pH9wM

Black Star Line: 50,000 descend on Ghana for diaspora festival

The Black Star Line Festival concluded on Saturday with a festival featuring international stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uu35cFn

Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy" with the idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N7Ab1Us

Week in pictures: 31 December 2022 - 6 January 2023

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6lbnGgc

Newport News: Boy aged six detained after shooting teacher in US

The teacher is left with life-threatening injuries after the shooting in the state of Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cmetBTR

Are tech job cuts a warning for the wider economy?

A question mark hangs over whether job cuts seen in the tech sector will spread further as the economy slows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7vuKsYJ

Ukraine war: What does facial recognition software make of Putin’s backdrop crowd?

There's been speculation public meetings with President Putin have been staged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xsqNKzR

In photos: Severe cold wave grips north India

The drop in temperature has caused disruptions to rail, air and road transport across Indian states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MH6GXlW

Driver crashes and flips vehicle inside US drive-through car wash

The 77-year-old driver was trapped for 90 minutes before he was rescued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LBwa6bA

McDonald's leaves Kazakhstan over supply shortages

It is understood access to certain products has become difficult due to sanctions against Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cIViz6C

Kevin McCarthy loses historic 11th vote for US House Speaker

The deadlock will continue into a fourth day, since no business can go ahead until a speaker is picked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kbACgdE

Tunisha Sharma: The Indian actress whose death set off a storm

Tunisha Sharma's suspected suicide and the subsequent arrest of her ex have trigged a media frenzy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YlBzG6D

Israel and Palestinians in holy site war of words

UN envoys trade verbal shots after an Israeli minister's controversial visit to a disputed holy site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nsaybnr

US approves world’s first vaccine for declining honey bees

The vaccine targets a disease known to weaken colonies by attacking bee larvae. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/arAEwe5

Damar Hamlin: Recovering footballer asks doctors who won the game

Doctors say the football player is still critically ill but has been communicating by writing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/un2MgFv

William and Harry: Royal brothers through the years

From birth, the royal brother's lives have been closely watched from around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4p9nIKU

President Biden's message to migrants attempting to cross US border

President Biden warns migrants as he announces a new plan to tackle the border crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cIhAveH

The Somali gold rush endangering frankincense and myrrh

Miners in Somaliland are uprooting centuries-old trees used since antiquity to make perfume. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NzFovbY

Sri Lanka crisis: Parents forced to pick which child can go to school

The economic crisis may no longer make headlines but it has a devastating effect on education. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bVpw59u

Mexico prison break: Mourning for guards killed in attack

Twenty-six people were killed in total after a prison break in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7CieW2Q

China Covid: EU officials 'strongly' urge testing for travel

Travel in and out of China gets easier from Sunday, as it moves away from its zero-Covid strategy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kPHcIGK

California declares emergency as massive storm slams into coast

The storm is expected to bring deadly flooding, landsides, and power outages affecting millions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hYpHOC4

Makiivka attack: Could mobile phones have revealed Russian location?

Russia says mobile phone signals gave their troops' position away before a Ukrainian attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bvHsaTt

Jeremy Renner: Avengers actor thanks fans after being run over by snow plough

The Avengers star was run over by his own snow plough, the local sheriff said in a press conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aSoDLNv

Bruce's Beach: Los Angeles to pay $20m for land seized from black family

The Bruce family can now begin building the wealth they were denied for nearly a century, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5EQSw8D

Makiivka: Russia blames missile attack on troops' phone use

Russia now says 89 soldiers were killed in the attack in Makiivka, in the occupied Donetsk region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I5D7yZB

Microsoft recognises first labour union in US

Quality assurance workers at the video production company ZeniMax studios agreed to form a labour union. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OSQuInZ

Idaho suspect agrees to extradition to face murder charges - lots of questions remain

Bryan Kohberger agrees to extradition but police have not released details on how they caught him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xY9zhVf

Gunman who smoke bombed subway pleads guilty to terrorism

Frank James, 63, was charged with 10 counts of terrorism, one for each person shot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kzn8dGV

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zriUOdm

Makiivka: Russia points fingers after deadliest Ukraine attack

The deaths of dozens of Russian soldiers at Makiivka in Ukraine prompt recriminations in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E7qN6zQ

Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

January 02, 2023

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S0K6uUO

Australia helicopter collision: Four dead in mid-air incident over Gold Coast

January 02, 2023

Four people were killed and a woman and two young boys are in critical condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VtnevB

Third of world in recession this year, IMF head warns

Kristalina Georgieva says 2023 will be "tougher" than last year as the global economy faces challenges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ma2qgTd

Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism

It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - something anyone who intends to drink needs to carry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bw24Lxh

Pope Benedict XVI: Lying in state at the Vatican begins

Tens of thousands of people are expected to pay their respects to Benedict XVI before his funeral on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DNjgG8W

Dozens escape Mexican jail in deadly attack

Suspected members of a drug cartel pull up in armoured vehicles and open fire on prison guards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iYbwcQz

Crowds celebrate in Brazil as Lula sworn in as president

Brazil's new president travelled in an open-topped car and waved to people lining the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0YlfwiW

Love at first fight: The re-enactors who find romance

Who needs online dating apps when you can meet eligible partners at the tip of a sword? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tgToUKy

The sermon that became Amazing Grace

The hymn Amazing Grace started life as a sermon written by a former slave ship captain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/amAvFUL

Ukraine war: New year in Putin’s Russia - nothing is normal

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the Kremlin's alternative reality as 2023 begins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A1fWiU3

Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer dies aged 74