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Bola Tinubu, 70, is declared the winner of Nigeria's election despite opposition calls for a rerun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vIFcR70

Covid: FBI chief Christopher Wray says China lab leak 'most likely'

Christopher Wray says the FBI has "for quite some time" settled on a potential lab incident in Wuhan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O9qLiFZ

Deadly train collision near Greek city of Larissa

Two trains collide near the city of Larissa, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FcpvqEt

India G20: Diplomatic test as Ukraine war dominates talks

Can India navigate tensions and secure any agreements as a divided G20 meets in Delhi? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Khs4Tlq

Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia

The K-pop superstars are among major acts that have returned as pandemic restrictions ease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BnGq6io

Finland starts construction of Russia border fence

The Finnish government has sought to boost border security since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LjoGg5p

Nigeria election results 2023: Bola Tinubu takes strong lead over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi

Opposition parties condemn the election as a sham, with Bola Tinubu on 39% of votes counted so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x9iIWRP

New York City struggles to keep up with migrant influx

More than 45,000 migrants have arrived in less than a year, overwhelming shelters and resources. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pqEW4BA

Ukraine war: Zelensky says situation in Bakhmut worsening

Russian forces have been trying to capture the eastern city of Bakhmut for over six months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4g3GLSH

Ukraine war: Viral conspiracy theories falsely claim the war is fake

False claims that the war in Ukraine is a hoax have been shared online as the country marked the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RzC3uEW

Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'

Residents in the occupied West Bank area tell the BBC a mob went on an hours-long rampage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D5FHm0P

Physical 100: Are K-reality shows the next Korean cultural trend?

After Squid Game comes the hit survival-of-the-fittest reality show Physical 100. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eHPBjoV

Thai drug dealer had plastic surgery to look like Korean man, police say

The Thai drug dealer had several facial plastic surgeries to throw off investigators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kpJlbyu

Ukraine war: How Russia took the south - and then got stuck

The story of Russia's rapid advance in southern Ukraine, told by the people who managed to stop it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hRVoIU7

Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says

Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9rDsfTq

Ukraine war: On board low-flying helicopter with renowned airman

The BBC gets rare access to a renowned airman and his ageing helicopter during a low-flying mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h9FkVNW

EU chief and UK PM to hold 'final talks' on NI deal

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YkJ1swH

Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence

As rare talks were held in Jordan, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rENhJbo

Ukraine's Banksy stamps feature art of Putin in judo match

They reproduce a mural by the UK graffiti artist on a Ukrainian house devastated by Russian shelling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a0zeTRB

Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide

Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JEtyfxa

Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xzSP6v3

The mission to save the biggest frog on earth

One man's bid to learn the secrets of the endangered frog that grows to the size of a domestic cat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WBfiJNY

Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak wants to get job done on new Brexit deal

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LB1R6TN

G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VvfIX7w

Rare snow dusts Hollywood sign as winter storm tightens grip

San Francisco breaks a 132-year record low temperature, and snow is forecast for the Mojave Desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QiOzIqe

Week in pictures: 18 - 24 February 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T4zCYm9

The Manchester puppet masters who made the stars of Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

A low-key British animation studio created the models for Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed Pinocchio. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MTG3Nly

TV show Succession to end after fourth season

The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nFY7K1s

Ukraine war: Russia interrupts UN minute's silence

The Russian ambassador said he wanted the UN to commemorate everyone who has died in Ukraine since 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/irz059y

US ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits he stole millions for drugs

The former lawyer accused of murdering his wife and son had a powerful 60-pill-a-day opiate habit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AjzVYCu

Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 February 2023

February 23, 2023

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

Ukraine war: One year in 87 seconds on anniversary

February 23, 2023

On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, hoping to take over the country in a matter of days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sLcj4Cr

R. Kelly gets extra prison time after latest sex abuse conviction

February 23, 2023

The disgraced singer is sentenced to 20 years, but 19 will be served alongside an existing term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IRwEqlG

Japanese motor giants announce biggest pay rises in decades

Toyota and Honda are the latest Japanese companies to increase wages as prices in the country jump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wPeBugd

Bodies found in plane wreck on Philippines volcano

All four people on board the light plane are confirmed dead by search authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yzUOAn6

Nigeria elections 2023: Young people pin their hopes on presidential outsider

Some 40% of Nigeria's voters are under 35, and many want change after years of misrule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MOYb5so

WATCH: Mystery metal sphere found on beach perplexes Japan

Authorities can't say what it is yet - not even the police or bomb squad sent to investigate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bHnJKN3

Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud

More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil's São Paulo state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dmMLSz

Russians in Putin's chokehold turn a blind eye to war

Most prefer to let the Kremlin get on with its war, but keeping their heads down means moral compromises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HOdzSZ1

Ram Rahim: Anger over parole for Indian guru jailed for rape

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted of rape and murder, has spent a third of the last year out of jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PnwTyhq

Russian women explain why they chose to give birth in Argentina

Thousands of pregnant Russian women are travelling to Argentina even though they do not speak Spanish and have no links to the country. Hear why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cM4U2zF

How much has the US given to Ukraine?

A year into the conflict, some are wondering where the money goes - and if the aid is worth the cost. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5gBeK0C

South Korea court recognises same-sex couple rights for first time

A court rules in favour of a couple who were denied health insurance, saying that was discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a7PGKhL

Uber, Ola, Rapido: Jobs at risk as Delhi bans motorbike taxis

The Delhi government has asked ride-sharing apps to halt motorbike taxi services over licensing issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ohg3Y9l

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Baby pulled from the rubble reunited with aunt and uncle

The newborn girl is adopted by her aunt and uncle who name her after her late mother, Afraa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dOtQjJZ

Algeria jails journalist Ihsane el-Kadi as old guard asserts power

The "preventative detention" of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lEaI2M0

Aziz Abdullah: Uyghur asylum-seeker death heaps pressure on Thailand

Aziz Abdullah fled Xinjiang but got no further than Bangkok, where he died in an immigration centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xsn0uvg

George Santos tells Piers Morgan: I've been a terrible liar

George Santos tells Piers Morgan his embellishments were not about "tricking the people". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m1lR2Z6

TSA raises alarm amid increase in guns at US airports

In some parts, more passengers are attempting to bring guns through airport security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/03xqSV2

Justin Welby rejected as leader by conservative Anglicans over same-sex blessings

10 Archbishops criticise Justin Welby over the Church of England backing blessings for same-sex couples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dwXtIZ1

Cambodia: Angkorian crown jewellery handed over in London

The secret collection of 77 items from the Angkorian period has stunned antiquities experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sqfxNCK

Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana

The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks after the earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0c8CN3f

Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates

Claims about poverty, unemployment and insecurity feature prominently in this election campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lVhRWGH

We want Russia to come, say Moldova protesters

Crowds in Chisinau voice anger at rising living costs and poverty as Moscow is accused of sending saboteurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WX48iby

Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Or6Y4TF

Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cd0LDoO

Syrian earthquake victims being sent 'home' from Turkey for burial

The bodies of some of the more than 2,300 Syrians who died in Turkey are being repatriated by their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tx3uWdg

Five killed in Israeli strike on Damascus, Syria says

Syria's army says a soldier is among the dead, after rockets hit a high-security area of the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bOYm3Ny

Ukraine war: Russia must be defeated but not 'crushed', Macron says

The French president reaffirms support for Kyiv but hints that talks with Russia are a final goal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KFCjTQy

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis

Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new cathedral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zC7hYUP

Rachid M'Barki from BFM suspended in scandal linked to disinformation firm

Veteran presenter Rachid M'Barki is accused of running stories planted by an Israel-based organisation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l46zsgA

The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown

Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v8LwyHh

Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care

The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V7aZoIq

Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now

Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U4EqbcA

Ricky Kej: India's three-time Grammy winner unheard of at home

Composer Ricky Kej has won global acclaim - but is on few playlists in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0fqdNg8

Islamic State accused of killing truffle hunters in Syria

At least 53 people have been killed by the jihadists in the province of Homs, state media says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DqkAhg1

Distrust deepens over US-China balloon row

It's not only widened the rift between the two, but also threatens to polarise the global community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v7CXPmZ

Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim confirms Qatari bid to buy Premier League club

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar's biggest banks, confirms his foundation will bid to buy Manchester United. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eTIwDoX

How MI5 caught UK embassy spy selling secrets to Russia

The BBC's Home Affairs correspondent explains what David Smith did, and how he was stopped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MCE2egV

'Never give up': Woman fights off attacker in US gym

A man who attacked a lone woman in a Florida apartment gym got more than he bargained for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TifFODB

Why is South Africa's navy joining exercises with Russia and China?

South Africa is taking part in a naval exercise with Russia and China, to the dismay of the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rzdPO9c

How Progress Shark became Australia's accidental World Pride icon

The rainbow-clad model shark has captured international attention, inspired memes and won adoring fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ogbuBQR

Holding out against China in a row over reefs

China and the Philippines both have rival claims in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LzkYROf

Zelensky: 'Big mistake' if Belarus gets involved in war with Russia

The Ukrainian president was asked about if Russia attacked from the Belarussian border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6RC09HJ

Bruce Willis has dementia, family announces

Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family announces on social media from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BADo52H

Zelensky on peace deal: 'Compromises on territory would make us weaker’

Zelensky speaks to the BBC as the anniversary of beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6DZQsmM

Big crowd gathers for sea turtle return home

February 15, 2023

After being rescued and getting a tumour removed, the sea turtles were returned to the ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K6hpTZx

Titanic: Video from 1986 shows wreckage after first discovery

February 15, 2023

It was filmed during a 1986 diving expedition which gave the first glimpses of the shipwreck on the sea floor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KjNuWTs

New Barney leaves fans bemused by reimagined image

February 15, 2023

People online mock the dinosaur's reimagined image, which will appear in a new animated series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ofhmD5C

United flight 1722: US to investigate Boeing 777's mysterious nosedive

Passengers reportedly screamed as the flight from Hawaii plunged 1,400ft before the plane recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JFjRy0n

First UN aid convoy enters quake-hit Syria via new crossing

The UN says 11 lorries have driven through a reopened border crossing into rebel-held north-west Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fEPmiYt

Ethiopia war in Tigray: Eritrean soldiers accused of rape despite peace deal

A 2022 peace deal halted Ethiopia's two-year civil war. Women say it did not stop the violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LZBMTfH

US suspects three unidentified objects it shot down were 'benign'

The White House says the unidentified aircraft may have been "tied to commercial or research entities". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gm4P1HE

Jovenel Moise: Four more people arrested over plot to kill Haiti's president

Suspects include the boss of a US company that hired Colombian veterans for the mission, say officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o1nDPs

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Satellite images show Jindayris devastation

More than 500 bodies have been pulled from the rubble of 200 destroyed buildings in Jindayris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lRtD2u6

Pierre Palmade: French comic faces charges over drug-fuelled crash

Pierre Palmade faces charges after a head-on collision led to a woman losing her unborn baby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dcd3kWB

Valentine's Day: How fake dates help Indians find love and intimacy

From dating surrogates to relationship coaches, Indians are turning to new ways to navigate love and desire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fxKsOAY

Name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day

A Texas zoo is naming the critters after former partners before they are fed to an animal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rSBsbM3

Turkey earthquake: Little boy rescued after 105 hours in quake rubble

Aras, aged five, lost his two siblings and his father when the quake hit Turkey's city of Kahramanmaras. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eC0Zks1

US warns that dual citizens face Russian conscription

A new travel warning urges US citizens to leave the country immediately or face conscription. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vJaCNKY

No aliens insists White House before ET joke about shot down objects

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reassures the US population as questions remain over the shot down objects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E2lq7cZ

Haiti gangs: Three churchgoers kidnapped after Mass

Gangs kidnapping people for ransom are targeting religious institutions amid spiralling violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MBWUAlQ

Rihanna reveals she's pregnant at Super Bowl half-time show

The singer surprised fans as she delivered a hit-heavy performance at the half-time show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VhRS7yw

Kenyan rice farmers battle quelea birds in Kisumu

Kenya wants to kill some six million quelea birds which have invaded rice fields around the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/koHNdBT

Israel legalises nine West Bank settlement outposts

The settlements are seen as illegal under international law, although Israel disagrees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YZQP5q9

Turkey earthquake: BBC witnesses rescue after six days under rubble

A man is rescued after spending nearly a week under the rubble in Antakya from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LvZF6Ir

Tiny creature unlocks life before the ice age

A cave in Canada has been declared a globally significant location to preserve a rare amphipod. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zEm4lpB

Ukraine war: Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war

Ukrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are "likely accurate". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pKDkyB0

Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s4AhXSi

The boxer who fled Iran seeking the freedom to fight

Exiled after competing in France while failing to wear a hijab, Sadaf Khadem says it is now her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bavb5Uw

Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled

Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid in China three years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xO8qhzY

US and Canada military shoot down new unidentified object

The flying object "violated airspace" over north-west Canada, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IjKEpCF

Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble

The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apartment block in Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9IuEHUi

Kerala transgender couple's 'tears of joy' as baby born early

Zahad and Ziya, whose pregnancy photos made headlines, say their baby is fine after being born early. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bodGpNJ

Turkey earthquake failures leave Erdogan looking vulnerable

The biggest earthquake since 1939 raises questions over whether such a tragedy could have been avoided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ou8tJvn

Florida expands governor's power to move migrants

Democrats says the relocations are "human trafficking", but Republicans say it's "humanitarian". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JhATxm1

Canada appeals ruling to repatriate citizens in Syria

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is one of the four men a court ordered Canada to repatriate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4kbg6tm

Inside Aleppo: BBC sees devastation after quake

The BBC is one of the first international outlets to report from the historic Syrian city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1yV76Mc

Fighter jets for Ukraine: The challenges of giving warplanes to Kyiv

Ukraine wants Western jets to help fight Russia, but using them effectively could be difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yR2C9MK

US congresswoman throws hot coffee at lift attacker

The shocking attack on Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig does not appear to be politically motivated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bDGugmc

Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 February 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l9bocU5

The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system

With 33 engines, Starship will be the most powerful launcher in human history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UiuH2N8

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Freezing weather adds to despair as quake toll passes 20,000

The UN calls for aid workers to get more resources and warns the full extent of the disaster is still unfolding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ETNyUaz

Alec Baldwin sued by Halyna Hutchins' family over Rust film

The family of Halyna Hutchins, who died in the October 2021 shooting, have filed a civil suit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wf3gke0

Chile wildfires threaten animals

An emergency clinic was set up in Santa Juana to treat some of the animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ga84bdC

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major shake-up of firm

The cuts come as boss Bob Iger presented his set of financial figures since his shock return to the firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pQtjmfM

Ramcharitmanas: The Hindu epic poem causing a political storm in India

The famous 16th-Century poem Ramcharitmanas has become a battle ground over claims it's discriminatory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UJyjufQ

Chinese balloon part of worldwide fleet, US officials say

US officials say the object is part of a wider fleet of balloons that has spanned five continents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f3CPxos

How rescue videos give only glimpse into Syria quake horror

A look at how the BBC is able to cover the story with such limited access on the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xt3NnqA

Turkey earthquake: How do search and rescue teams save people?

A search and rescue operation is under way, with specialist teams arriving from around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zwLd0cj

State of the Union: How Brandon Tsay is shouldering the spotlight

Brandon Tsay disarmed a gunman. The president praised him during Tuesday's big speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KAYkhqZ

A secret room that saved this girl's life

Behind the sale of a masterpiece painting is the story of a Jewish girl's extraordinary escape from the Nazis. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64513310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Relics of zero-Covid dot China as life moves on

The country amassed zero-Covid infrastructure - now much of it is being dismantled or repurposed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qEZ4VSi

New Zealand pilot taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia

Separatists say they will execute the man unless Jakarta negotiates over the independence of West Papua. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m9d8YIn

Turkey earthquake: Yeni Malatyaspor goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan dies

Turkish second division club Yeni Malatyaspor confirm goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan has died following Monday's earthquake in his home country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QEtiT7x

Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali

Amid Russia's isolation, its friendship with Mali blossoms, but has it stopped jihadist violence? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BGL5Ha1

Anthony Lowe: New video released in police killing of double amputee

Police also released audio of an emergency call by a man who was allegedly stabbed by Anthony Lowe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CmFvyLs

Turkey quake: Heavy rain hampers rescue efforts

At least 3,500 people are confirmed dead in the quake that struck northern Syria and Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yo4rvgl

When a Canadian weather balloon went rogue

A stray research balloon survived 1,000 rounds of ammunition from fighter jets on its travels back in 1998. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zBD6ire

South Africa's power cuts hit vineyards: No power, no pinot

The country's worst-ever energy crisis lead to fears for South Africa's wine industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PSUmN9g

Grammy Awards 2023: Beyoncé becomes the biggest winner in history

With her latest award, the star becomes the most celebrated artist in the ceremony's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XLZMdmA

Strong earthquake hits south-eastern Turkey near Syria border

A strong earthquake rocks Gaziantep in south-eastern Turkey near Syria, killing at least five people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uq7Q4Er

Inside the centre dedicated to combating unseen war threats

Frank Gardner visits the Helsinki centre where a joint EU-Nato team is focused on so-called hybrid threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PvQHDxk

Grammys 2023: Red carpet fashion in pictures

All the looks from music's biggest stars at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zmqKiAC

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar's supporters claim he has divine powers, can heal the sick and read people's minds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WqxQv51

Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6DFXJwC

Pakistan's ex-president Musharraf dies aged 79

The former president, who seized power in a coup in 1999, survived numerous assassination attempts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TJnBj9V

Wealthy UK family to apologise in Grenada over slave-owning past

The Trevelyan family, who owned more than 1,000 African slaves in the 19th Century, will also pay reparations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mJLnKOw

Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis

Rampant inflation is a key issue for voters as Turkey’s President Erdogan faces elections in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V3JqLmF

Andrew Tate: Inside the Romanian town where brothers' empire began

"Arrogant", "discreet" - Lucy Williamson visits the apartment block where the brothers first settled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36hQDPp

Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue

Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zro9s4K

Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction'

Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tqubvwN

China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden

The president faces pressure to shoot down the craft, but China denies it is being used to spy on the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ckqOKU

Canadian teen wins $48m lotto jackpot on first try

Sensible Juliette Lamour, 18, immediately turned to a financial planner, or Dad, as she calls him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XSwJ3eE

Jafar Panahi: Prominent Iranian film director leaves jail

Award-winning film maker Jafar Panahi was seen hugging supporters after leaving Tehran's Evin prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sHehgkJ

Two suspects arrested in California 'cartel-style' murder

One suspect in the murder of six family members is taken into custody after a shootout with police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JHCLytP

Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet

Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker private from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JVBqc6n

The US-China spy balloon row in under a minute

BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera explains what it's all about. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RCU4YyE

Andrew Tate: Influencer threatened workers with violence, victim claims

The alleged victim claims Andrew Tate forced workers to raise €10,000 a month on social media platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jeUgs0Y

China balloon: Could it have been blown off course as Beijing claims?

Wind speed and weather data has been used to track its possible path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Tam7sp

Low immunity, overwhelmed hospitals fuel Covid-19 deaths in ageing Japan

Deaths in the country, which for long had one of the lowest Covid death rates, peaked earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vHYJ0iT

Lisa Marie Presley: When a celebrity dies, who gets what can get messy

With hundreds of millions of dollars at stake, celebrity wills can bring heirs out of the woodwork. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WbcQT6h

40 countries 'could boycott 2024 Olympics'

Poland sports minister Kamil Bortniczuk says up to 40 countries could boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris, making the Games "pointless". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5vqXR2o

Argentina unveils new 2,000-peso banknote as inflation bites

It is not clear when the new 2,000-peso note will enter circulation, Argentina's Central Bank says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oc9M0Yo

Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from powerful House committee

Party members say it is due to past comments about Israel - but Democrats have called it revenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q6axYjo

Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast as ice storm subsides in south

The weather service is warning of "once-in-a-generation" wind chills from Pennsylvania to Maine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9rXzqoF

Anger and hope for change at Tyre Nichols funeral

People in Memphis said they did not need to watch the bodycam to know how police behave in their city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DOJFUlk

Cardinal George Pell's funeral sees mourners and protesters

He was the highest-ranking Catholic from Australia but faced accusations of child sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mN3FLkl

Panchayat: The rural drama that became India's most-loved show

Panchayat centres around a young man from a city who is forced to take up a job in a remote Indian village. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YJvHxZl

US seeks deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China

The US wants to expand access to military bases in the Philippines facing the South China Sea and Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c15Fs2W

Vienna murders: Four guilty of helping jihadist in terror attack

The killer went on the rampage in November 2020, killing four and wounding many others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WXCK4pJ

Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race