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Lethal tornadoes sweep several US states, leaving four dead in total and dozens more injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2gZ9zQB

Maharashtra: The Lavani dancers fighting for their daughters' future

These folk dancers from Maharashtra don't want their daughters to learn the traditional dance - why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ckG6sdq

Tornado caught on camera moving across Little Rock, Arkansas

Nearly 70,000 people are without power in Arkansas, which is in a state of emergency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dsc7Nf

Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country

In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of Reinøya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qSiB1pw

Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

Andrew Tate and his brother to be released from custody into house arrest with immediate effect, Romanian judge rules from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BN1gDFL

Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson's rocket company lays off 85% of staff

Virgin Orbit will cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NTiOCwc

Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 March 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HxI6gzP

UK-Asia trade deal to boost UK economy by 0.08%

The bloc includes nations such as Japan and Australia, but the UK's economy will only get a small boost. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6GXNqFh

Gwyneth Paltrow ski-crash jury deliberates over who crashed into whom

The highly-watched trial draws to a close as the jury decides who crashed into whom from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0uHOQ2A

Fifa: Indonesia stripped of right to host Under-20 World Cup

Fifa has stripped Indonesia of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uESj6C3

The unlikely rise of Gaelic football on the fields of Cambodia

Gaelic football has been an unlikely source of joy, adventure and boundary-breaking change for young people in Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7i3n8gJ

Burrito leads to arrest in firebombing of anti-abortion group

The suspect was arrested at Boston's airport before boarding a one-way fight to Guatemala. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SJ38m5O

Dmitry Muratov: The Russian journalist refusing to be silenced

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov is looking for hope in his country's younger generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7h3oADs

The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last

Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uTckZep

Melissa Joan Hart: I helped kids flee shooting

The Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress says she was near Monday's deadly Nashville school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XojVvf6

Adidas says Black Lives Matter design violates its three-stripe trademark

The firm says the Black Lives Matter design would create confusion with its own famous three-stripe mark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T5yf1im

Alibaba: China tech giant shares jump after breakup plan announced

The Chinese technology giant will embark on the biggest restructuring in its history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/js5VLtu

Physics of Paltrow ski crash causes court confusion

An expert witness faces a testy cross-examination as tries to lay out the science of the collision. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yEJROSM

D and D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game

As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sq3gHzo

Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i2fY3Jv

Nashville school shooter hid guns in parents' house

Police say the parents felt the suspect should not own weapons, but did not realise guns were in the house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4XlM3hu

Lebanon crisis: The Syrian refugees recycling to stay alive

Companies pay tiny amounts for recyclable waste in Beirut. Deiri Fayyad dives into bins to find it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0TLZS8W

North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un's barrage of weapon tests

Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QkyEX6x

Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners

Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DZHQRnb

Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: Accuser heard 'blood-curdling scream'

A man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski crash says it sounded "like someone was out of control". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BnISCyt

Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UWExJTV

Elon Musk: Twitter says parts of source code leaked online

Elon Musk has also reportedly indicated Twitter is now worth less than half the amount he paid for it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/htrwjcF

Afghanistan girls' education: 'When I see the boys going to school, it hurts'

Afghan teenage girls describe feeling "broken" at being barred from attending school under Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KvwluAO

Mass Israel protests after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Tens of thousands demonstrate after the removal of Yoav Gallant - who spoke out against controversial judicial reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z90jvPu

Turkish earthquake: Survivors' haunting search for missing relatives

Hundreds of families have refused to give up looking for loved ones, whether they find them dead or alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RxibI0u

BBC visits destroyed homes of Mississippi tornado victims

We heard harrowing stories from residents as they stood amongst the ruins of their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wWYyMIF

Online trolls are taking a toll in China

A collectivist culture and the lack of pressure on social media companies have made online abuse rampant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FDEWHi1

Police monitor first Hong Kong protest since 2020

Participants were given number tags and their banners were vetted by police ahead of the march. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3X6eJzZ

Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQAgpi5

Lebanon wakes up in two rival time zones

The time of day is a matter of dispute because of a row between political and religious authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dHawLMC

Deadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state

The tornado claimed the lives of at least 26 people and obliterated one rural town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cC0I3Gy

Technology has become the double-edged sword of Asia's protests

The same tools that are empowering dissent are also hobbling protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wh3X1oO

'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bjhMFzQ

Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h8kWvQP

Week in pictures: 18-24 March 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CHVqZ7E

Donald Trump and his 'perp walk' moment explained in 60 seconds

How will the former US President handle his courthouse entry if he has to turn himself in? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NBcvop0

Waco, Texas: Donald Trump rallies on anniversary of deadly standoff

Waco, Texas, was the site of a deadly standoff in 1993 between the US government and an "Army of God". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e1UFouy

Europe migrant crisis: Dozens missing off Tunisian coast

The boat, which was trying to reach Italy, is the fifth to capsize in two days in the Mediterranean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gfAjePa

The sacred tattoos inked by Thai monks

The BBC visits a 400-year-old Thai temple where devotees get spiritual tattoos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o5Np1b3

Kim Jong Un oversees launch of nuclear-capable underwater drone - state media

Analysts say North Korea's claim it can cause a "radioactive tsunami" should be viewed with scepticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/07zZ2WJ

Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access

One of the bills will give parents full access to their children's online private messages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XS1q7Og

Claude Lorius: Pioneering French climate change scientist dies aged 91

His expeditions to Antarctica helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HQjOgcn

US and Canada reach deal to reject asylum seekers - reports

The move is part of efforts to limit a surge of border crossings between New York and Quebec. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6kLQ4NU

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

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5PEVpvC

Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests

Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ehNd6v7

'Yes or no?' US politicians grill TikTok boss

Watch the moments when things got testy during a Congressional hearing on the app's practices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hKwboPZ

Ron DeSantis says his Ukraine remarks 'mischaracterised'

The Republican was criticised in the US and Ukraine for calling the war a "territorial dispute". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uq14x6Q

Watch moment Australian police swoop on secret drugs flight

The plane carried 52kg of meth from PNG to Australia with flight monitoring switched off in an effort to avoid detection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W60zEUb

US firms 'more negative' about doing business in China

Five years since the trade war started, American firms seem less inclined to invest in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aqsgEL

Inside Somalia's hidden world of sex work

Two Somali sex workers describe how they were drawn into the dangerous illegal underground scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EYlGNrv

Man 'deteriorated abruptly' after Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash, court hears

Doctors testified that Terry Sanderson was a "high-energy" man who suffered after the 2016 accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/teK0PlA

Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible goes on display in Israel before sale

An Israeli museum is showing the 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon before it is sold for as much as $50m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DCgj19V

Two held after mob rushes Sydney LGBT protesters

Two men have been arrested after a mob clashed with LGBT activists outside a Sydney church, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6EJ7pjw

Ron DeSantis sharpens attacks on Trump's 'daily drama'

In a TV interview, the Florida Republican takes shots at his possible rival's leadership style. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MQIaheO

From street truce to Olympic battles - breaking's 40-year odyssey

When peace broke out among New York's gangs, breaking was born. But few foresaw it conquering the world and morphing into an Olympic sport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fk1H9Gi

Badger tunnels halt traffic on Dutch railways

Trains in the north and south of the Netherlands are affected, with some services stopping for a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JkG24CV

Cheers and applause as Uganda passes new bill banning identifying as LGBT

Uganda's parliament drafts new law that criminalises identifying as LGBT in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ieBIxvc

Ukraine war: UK defends sending uranium shells after Putin warning

UK officials say the depleted uranium shells, which it is sending to Ukraine, are "standard". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eqd86hD

Saad Ibrahim Almadi: Saudi Arabia releases US man jailed over tweets

Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested in November 2021 when he arrived in Riyadh to visit his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qkz2Pbt

US urges Xi to press Putin over 'war crimes' in Ukraine

The Chinese and Russian leaders meet again on Tuesday during Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mNKo7nd

US police forces on alert ahead of possible Trump arrest

Police in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles are expected to mobilise in case of potential unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8irgZBm

The South African choir that performed for Queen Victoria

The group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FnhbSj1

Adani Group: Chhattisgarh tribes' year-long protest against tycoon's coal mine

Why Chhattisgarh's tribal people are against a new coal mine owned by the Adani Group? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/diXcru3

Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OzRHoxG

EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/saM5XW0

Why asylum seekers are choosing Canada in record numbers

Tens of thousands are crossing into Canada via Roxham Road, an unofficial border in upstate New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FoHq40L

Safety pin: A tiny tool Indian women use to fight sexual harassment

Almost every day women in India face sexual harassment in public places. So how do they deal with it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p4z6m1f

Central banks to boost flow of US dollars amid market unease

Six central banks move to keep credit flowing worldwide after two big institutions collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zxyhTbC

Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran says

The visit - not yet confirmed by Riyadh - would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/am5pCfi

What chicken feet tell us about daily life in Egypt

Rising food prices mean Egyptians are struggling to put food on the table for their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iRy5Wtc

Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vgxd8Gt

Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to occupied Mariupol, state media reports

The Russian president toured the Ukrainian city devastated by Russian shelling, the Kremlin says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yYTonap

Kenya's plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town

The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing nearly all pubs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z8Lqh61

Credit Suisse bank: UBS said to be in takeover talks with troubled rival

Emergency talks are reported in Zurich as regulators seek a deal for Credit Suisse before Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gtda7Xk

Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S9YhAMH

Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i2uLpR6

Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zylbDJ1

How Australia wrote the 'stop the boats' playbook

The policy slogan used by Rishi Sunak is the same as that used 10 years ago in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38lQrGy

Thousands may have lost out to crypto trading app

Experts who investigated iEarn Bot say it could be part of one of the biggest-ever crypto scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UyvfLj5

Cyclone Freddy in Malawi: Searching for my daughter-in-law in the mud

Rescue teams continue to look for victims after Cyclone Freddy's destructive path through Malawi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C3b6D75

Millions of dead fish found in Australian river

The large-scale fish deaths were first reported on Friday morning in New South Wales' town of Menindee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5gaiYsZ

Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial?

Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine war crimes are slim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vNoPAim

Turkey's Erdogan seals deal on Finland joining Nato

A vote on Finland's membership now goes to Turkey's parliament, but Sweden's bid is still held up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aPMBwrC

Australian shreds record for longest surf session

Blake Johnston has been riding waves for over 30 hours and plans to keep going. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XvF6jtH

Russia Ukraine invasion: Indians are braving war to study in Ukraine

More than 1,000 students have returned to finish degrees after fleeing fighting a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cT4uEFX

Deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia is war crime - UN

A report by the UN says over 16,000 children have been transferred to areas under Russian control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i6DEkKA

Jenin: Four Palestinians killed in Israeli raid

The dead include at least two senior militants and a 16-year-old boy, Palestinian officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ls2ojqN

What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions

The country's ageing population and shrinking workforce are a threat to its economic growth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NnWYCqb

Protests in Paris as Macron pushes through pension reform in France

The French government has invoked a power that means no vote is needed for the reforms to go ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PoBsAJI

Six held over alleged kidnap and torture of Sydney man Peter Vuong

Police say the 26-year-old victim had teeth forcibly removed after being kidnapped for ransom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1oAz7pr

Abhimaan: A Bollywood marital drama that's relevant even after 50 years

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's iconic 1973 film Abhimaan continues to wow audiences even as it turns 50. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uUnRjeV

Why Vietnam doesn't want to claim Ke Huy Quan

The actor has openly acknowledged his Vietnamese roots but the reaction to his historic win has been muted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OkiPwTS

Turkey floods: Truck overturned by surge of water in earthquake zone

Deadly floods in southern Turkey follow February's earthquakes that killed more than 44,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nWDOvuA

Turkish floods inundate two cities hit by quakes killing 14

Fourteen people are killed as floods sweep through the streets of Sanliurfa and Adiyaman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cF9VgXS

Australian boy, 13, spent six weeks in solitary confinement

The teenager's treatment is the latest youth justice case to raise human rights concerns in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KcST5pL

Argentina inflation soars past 100% mark

Inflation hits triple digits for the first time since the period of hyperinflation in the early 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yID53RE

Officials investigate latest close call at US airport

The incident in Washington, DC is the latest in a string of reported near-collisions on US airport runways. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Zc39Wg

Liberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reporting

The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh is retiring after covering Liberia for three tumultuous decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7rEsiIW

Andrew Tate: Romanian court rejects bail application

The controversial social media influencer has been detained since December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zAl17iu

Polish abortion: Activist guilty of providing pills to end pregnancy

Justyna Wydrzynska said she sent the pills when she found out the woman was in an abusive relationship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ursazZh

Watch: On the ground at Israel's mass protests

Thousands of demonstrators massed on a main road, bringing the Israeli city to a standstill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NCZnuvk

US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors

Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GhfnOXU

South Africa's long wait for justice over apartheid crimes

Lukhanyo Calata remains determined to prosecute the security agents who killed his father 38 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BKvxIAH

Timed Teaser: When might the asteroid hit Earth?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qxg1ZXM

Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project

The US, UK and Australia say new nuclear-powered submarines will help ensure stability in the Pacific. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qrQ5UmC

Watch the must-see Oscar moments in 60 seconds

Everything Everywhere All at Once was the big winner at this year's Oscars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KL5VcQ

TikTok users shrug at China fears: 'It's hard to care'

Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4qZ1ilu

Rohingya camp fire was 'planned sabotage' - investigators

Militants set the fire to "dominate" the world's largest refugee camp, Bangladesh investigators say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oJEgxLc

Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut rages

Both Ukraine and Russia have reported inflicting significant losses in the eastern city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i82wEMO

Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BqhCvSD

Oscars (not red) carpet: The best fashion looks so far - in pictures

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q10DKjy

US summit to finalise Aukus defence pact

The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/crYk7m1

Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hdMbyIA

Oscars 2023: Who will win and how to watch the ceremony

Cate Blanchett is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/waF7uAv

Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LkFZA5h

DR Congo's M23 ceasefire: Angola to deploy troops after failed truce

Angola's soldiers are to help secure M23 rebel areas after a ceasefire it brokered failed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xk0JH7g

Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mGzIpMU

US fight over abortion pills waged state by state

Tussles in California, Texas and elsewhere over the drug mifepristone could affect millions of US women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cGLl2XU

Florida's battle over how race is taught in schools

As Republicans ban "woke ideology" in classrooms, some teachers warn of a chilling effect on debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FWzKt70

Oscars 2023: Hollywood is playing catch-up with its Asian moment

If Asian superstar Michelle Yeoh makes history by winning an Oscar, Hollywood has much more to gain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o6Kktfz

Maharashtra: Indian students who risk their lives to study

Three students in India's Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FPKitRz

Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a1fuVAO

Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5HELQow

Hamburg shooting: Armed police storm a building

Local media outlets have reported the location as a Jehovah's Witness centre from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S2crgVt

Italy people smugglers to face up to 30 years in jail

Italy's PM says she is determined to defeat human trafficking after a shipwreck which claimed the lives of 72 migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0QdcRKr

Canadian police investigate Chinese 'police stations' in Quebec

Similar stations have raised concerns in other countries, including the US and the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1GrQvFj

UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen

The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in the Red Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rV0F3K4

Honduras's first woman president legalises morning-after-pill

After a 13-year ban, the emergency contraceptive will now be available for all women in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qlyCxNI

Berlin to allow women to go topless in public swimming pools

A woman complained after she was thrown out of an open-air pool for going topless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/40tU9kR

Nigeria election 2023: What next for heartbroken young voters?

With crucial local elections due, the enthusiasm of "Obidients" remaining on target is questioned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VBO7LzM

US black couple settles lawsuit over 'white-washed' home valuation

The couple's house was valued for nearly half a million dollars more when a white friend posed as the owner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X9HPpCr

Tawang: The Indian monastery town coveted by China

Tawang is home to India's largest Buddhist monastery - China claims it as part of Tibet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1nKU2XE

Georgia protests: Controversial law highlights struggle for future

Divisions over a controversial law are the latest sign of a wider struggle over the country's future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hSs9kTZ

A cartel's mistake could explain the Mexico kidnappings

A theory that the kidnapping of four Americans was a case of mistaken identity gains strength. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Azs5Ckg

Greece train crash: Thousands of protesters call for investment in transport system

Train drivers say they had warned the government about long-running problems with safety systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Hnko6h

Joe Mixon: Police enter NFL star's home after shots reported

Officers searched the home of Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon, and a juvenile was taken to hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXQTMF

Holi 2023: India celebrates festival of colours

Millions of people mark the occasion with processions and festive meals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/exZm7rC

Cyclone Freddy: Deadly storm set to hit Mozambique a second time

Cyclone Freddy first struck south-east Africa last month, killing 21 people and displacing thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N82rShQ

The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes

In a country with just two women in its cabinet, Satoko Kishimoto is trying to change the culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/krVZXKW

Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets

Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gjX0GFC

US interest rates could go higher than expected

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s0SQ8RL

Turkey election: Opposition picks single Erdogan challenger

Centre-leftist Kemal Kilicdaroglu is chosen by a six-party alliance to face the strongman leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GBqivnQ

S Korea to pay victims of Japan WW2 forced labour

Seoul controversially agrees to pay its own citizens compensation rather than seeking money from Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vfk6REK

Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss hints at 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle

Russia's frontlines could collapse if Wagner does not receive ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LmPSMyE

Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack

An investigation is under way after preliminary evidence suggests that it is a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6WwGiyj

Bangladesh probes refugee camp blaze that has left 12,000 homeless

The fire in the world's largest refugee camp has left at least 12,000 people without shelter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oWk9esy

Iraq alcohol ban: Christian political party appeals, saying it is undemocratic

Custom officials have been told to enforce a law ending the import and sale of alcohol with immediate effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ILJ05RD

Seychelles: The island paradise held prisoner by heroin

The BBC goes inside a Seychelles' jail to see the sharp end of a problem threatening the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/96GiNJt

Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EZcQWl8

US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/052RMFp

Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V3DicTk

Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r6m7Ies

Everything Everywhere sweeps Independent Spirit Awards

The absurdist sci-fi took home nearly every major award at an event honouring the best in independent film and television. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jJo1YH8

Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bXLRY5k

In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZtrsFnW

Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S9OoqjG

Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hcK9bWu

Tom Sizemore: Saving Private Ryan actor dies at 61 after brain aneurysm

The Black Hawk Down star's career was mired by drug problems and domestic violence convictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WXOBKrT

Week in pictures: 25 February - 3 March 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8fiDB0b

Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa

The French president is back in Africa trying to fend off challenges from Russia and China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aymfIqF

Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sz845lF

Matteo Messina Denaro: Coded note led to Italy mafia boss arrest

Police found the note inside a chair leg during a search of Matteo Messina Denaro's sister's house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/frlo1UP

Prominent US lawyer Alex Murdaugh guilty of killing wife and son

"The evidence of guilt is overwhelming," the judge said after the jury verdict was read in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fvQBphU

Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?

Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9v4lgor

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N3u2V1d

US arrests two for illegally exporting aviation tech to Russia

The men allegedly conspired to skirt US export laws to sell sophisticated aviation equipment to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FgGjdA6

Toxic debate over lab leak theory hampers search for Covid origins

US agencies cannot agree on how the pandemic started, with the scientific community bitterly divided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VfizEKm

Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0aVy8co

Man arrested after explosive found in luggage at US airport

The device, detected in screening at a Pennsylvania airport, "posed a significant risk to the aircraft". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qspTDR7

Murdaugh jurors visit Moselle estate before closing arguments

Alex Murdaugh's wife and son were found dead near dog kennels on the family's 1,700-acre property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8kqbJiE

Nigeria election 2023: Tinubu rises from ashes of opposition splits

President-elect Bola Tinubu can thank an opposition split for paving his way to the presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OZapM3Q

Ukraine war: Images show devastated towns near front line

Photographers get access to areas close to the front line left destroyed by the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uXFfpsI

Iran: Dozens of schoolgirls taken to hospital after new gas poisonings

At least 26 schools in five cities are affected by another wave of apparent toxic gas attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ot5GJuN

Ivory Coast and Guinea to repatriate nationals from Tunisia

President Saied was condemned for his comments about illegal migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kxIMDP

Greece train crash: Pictures of devastation as dozens killed