SOFTWARE HOUSE

Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Htr1K8U

Israel-Turkey tensions escalate over Syria

Israeli air strikes on bases in Syria are a warning to Turkey to keep its military assets away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eV9arS5

Libya expels aid groups accused of 'African' population plot

The groups, including the UN refugee agency, are accused of trying to change Libya's "demographic composition". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CXEZi6d

Feasts, frogs and flowers: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tHdADga

Russia not on Trump's tariff list

April 03, 2025

US media quotes the White House press secretary as saying this is because of sanctions on Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Vjxg9Y

How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated?

April 03, 2025

Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VdYNbn6

Court gives Drake access to Kendrick's contracts

April 03, 2025

The star requested access to the sensitive documents in his defamation lawsuit over Not Like Us. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DZ2AJme

Mexican band has US visas revoked for 'glorifying drug kingpin'

The band Los Alegres del Barranco had shown an image of a cartel leader on stage during a concert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CyNuzTa

Death sentence for three Americans over DR Congo coup attempt overturned

The Americans are among 37 people sentenced to death last September by a military court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qGDtaJx

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti in court over tax charges

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies knowingly withholding parts of his salary on his tax returns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0DxoAOP

Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy

The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H5DhjBt

Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old

April 01, 2025

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6cL1YQp

Could Ukraine be about to hold an election?

April 01, 2025

Rumours are swirling that Ukraine may soon hold elections. Would that ever work during a war? from BBC News https://ift.tt/70FGynb

Myanmar quake: 'I feel guilty - our people need us the most now'

They fled war - now Myanmar's diaspora feel helpless watching their country struggle after the quake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QfDXipl

Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress' family

The South Korean star says he did not date his fellow actor when she was a minor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pvTUafK

At least four killed in explosion at Spanish mine

Two others are missing after the blast at the mine in Asturias, northern Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v76YSTH

Nurses cling on to newborn babies during earthquake

Friday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar was also felt in Ruili, a border city in neighbouring China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/puqJNX0

Richard Chamberlain: Heartthrob king of the TV mini-series

Dashing American actor who was unrivalled in his ability to hold a television audience. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zg9hRyX

Richard Chamberlain, Shogun star, dies aged 90

Chamberlain earned the title "king of the mini-series" for his leading roles in Shogun and The Thorn Birds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a8Vj1kg

Watch: Rescuers dig through pile of concrete after Bangkok tower collapse

Dozens of workers were trapped when the building collapsed after a huge earthquake hit neighbouring Myanmar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nc7ptTK

In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gTpEW6o

Partial eclipse darkens sky over UK and abroad

The eclipse won't be total anywhere in the world, but parts of Canada will come close. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ab4Ocw1

What caused the Myanmar earthquake - and why did it cause a building in Bangkok to collapse?

The size of the earthquake and the length of the fault line it occurred on contributed to the devastation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Uh1TV7

At least 15 still alive under Bangkok skyscraper rubble, rescuers say

Rescuers are working to pull people from the remains of the tower, which dramatically collapsed on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cYG0ZOg

Top US vaccine official forced to resign, reports say

In his resignation letter, Peter Marks said his new boss, Robert F Kennedy Jr, favoured "misinformation and lies". from BBC News https://ift.tt/TGZWLi7

State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake

March 28, 2025

The quake hit central Myanmar with strong tremors felt as far as south-west China and Thailand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o0N9JKC

Superfans and spiderman: Africa's top shots

March 28, 2025

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T7Ph5s4

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart join Avengers: Doomsday cast

March 27, 2025

The film is set for release in May 2026, with Robert Downey Jr already announced as playing Doctor Doom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d9naHNe

Germany says it 'will not give in' as Trump announces 25% car tariffs

March 27, 2025

Major economies vow to retaliate, with China accusing Washington of violating international trade rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/srYLXEP

Why have the wildfires in S Korea been so devastating?

March 27, 2025

Strong wind, dry land and pine trees are a dangerous combination for wildfires, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8S3CFRa

South Korea admits to 'mass exporting' children for adoption

March 26, 2025

A report says the government is guilty of human rights violations in its overseas adoption programme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jGghbsd

Russia says sanctions must be lifted before Ukraine maritime ceasefire can start

March 26, 2025

Moscow and Kyiv appear at odds over when and how the US-brokered deal will come into effect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L8FE64G

The row that rocked K-pop: NewJeans on courage of speaking out

March 26, 2025

NewJeans talk to the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eaCgL1c

Brazil's Supreme Court to decide whether to put Bolsonaro on trial

Jair Bolsonaro is accused of plotting a coup, but the ex-president says he is the victim of a witch hunt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WoLbfig

Five takeaways from leaked US top military chat group

What was discussed in the top-secret group that a journalist was accidentally added to? from BBC News https://ift.tt/xbVWwTG

Grandparents arrested on suspicion of toddler's murder in French Alps

Emile Soleil mysteriously vanished in 2023, in a case that made headlines across France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t968jDM

Car lost by Johnny Hallyday at poker sold for €132,000

The 1975 Panther De Ville given to him by his then-wife had mink seats, a gold disc on top of the grille and hubcaps carrying his initials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZgP1i5

Tate brothers report to Romania police after return from US

March 24, 2025

The brothers report to Romanian police as part of an ongoing criminal investigation after returning from the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4e2GApK

First black Republican congresswoman Mia Love dies at 49

March 24, 2025

Love made history when she was voted into the House of Representatives for Utah, but was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m5GYJbP

Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide

March 23, 2025

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uOsa6bP

Moment Pope Francis greets cheering crowds from hospital window

March 23, 2025

It's the first public appearance for the pontiff since he was admitted in February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oH3Qht0

Canada can win trade war with US, foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says

Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump's 2 April reciporcal tariffs look like. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tayH10p

At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CeW0l81

Pope to be discharged from hospital on Sunday

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital for double pneumonia on 14 February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a3INzHq

Israel warns Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire

Israel says three rockets fired from Lebanon were intercepted - the first attack since a November ceasefire with Hezbollah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JRD524H

Prince William rides in tank during Estonia visit

March 21, 2025

The Prince of Wales has visited troops at a strategically important army base on Russia's border from BBC News https://ift.tt/lYsguCj

Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested

March 21, 2025

Police arrested Istanbul's mayor, a key opposition figure, on Wednesday, sparking protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QgGN6rT

Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits

March 21, 2025

Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir had a relationship with a 15 year old when she was 22, she revealed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xPDJbzh

What does the US education department do - and can Trump dismantle it?

March 20, 2025

The US president is expected to order a shutdown of the department, which he has already cut back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4zBnHM7

China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa

March 20, 2025

The Chinese embassy in Canada said evidence for the Canadians' crimes was "solid and sufficient". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xICyYpa

Colombian police arrest Italian fugitive accused of being mafia boss

March 19, 2025

Police have described Emanuele Gregorini as "the head of the Italian mafia Latin America". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xtS2rQW

Ex-researcher sentenced to death for spying, China says

March 19, 2025

The researcher sold classified material at a "very low price" to a foreign spy agency, authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tDzkG7p

'Once again, fear has gripped the people'

March 18, 2025

Gaza residents were woken by airstrikes hitting buildings as Israel shattered a two-month ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4BhnluZ

Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending

March 18, 2025

The move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c3weRMX

At least 12 dead in Honduras plane crash

March 18, 2025

Officials who took part in the emergency operations said that five people were rescued. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ldztT5A

Cannes award-winning actress Dequenne dies at 43

March 17, 2025

Émilie Dequenne shot to fame when she won the best actress award at the film festival at the age of 18. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m3RIY7v

Saakashvili handed further four years in jail

March 17, 2025

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2GtIz9N

Fisherman rescued after 95 days adrift eating turtles

March 16, 2025

Maximo Napa Castro set off for what should have been a two-week trip on 7 December - but was only found on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OHYpBuE

Trump silences Voice of America as staff put on leave

March 16, 2025

More than 1,300 staff including journalists and producers have been put on administrative leave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ANeivgT

Watch: Man films as tornado roars past his house

March 16, 2025

The roaring wind can be heard, as debris flies past the windows of the Mississippi property. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bcIXkP7

Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC

The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who "posed a threat to Israeli troops". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oFOumYM

'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups

UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rbDfAQc

Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year

The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX "Starship" vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RGfc6Ph

US rejects 'impractical' Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance

A Palestinian official tells the BBC that Israel and Hamas disagreed over a proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1MpHgCs

Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours

March 14, 2025

The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/adW6XLz

German spy agency supported Covid lab leak theory, reports say

China denies German media reports of an assessment carried out by spying agency BND in 2020 supporting the theory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cEeFhQs

South Africa in 'uncharted waters' as budget splits coalition government

The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/18cuVD5

India arrests crypto administrator with Russia links wanted by US

Aleksej Besciokov is wanted by the US for allegedly laundering money and violating sanctions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KDUHbX7

Wombat row: See how you go with a baby crocodile - Australian PM

The Australian PM has criticised a US influencer after she stole a baby wombat from her mother. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SdkEjIL

Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs

March 12, 2025

Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aKtwRWk

Moment inmates stage prison break in Indonesia

March 12, 2025

At least 53 inmates escaped a prison in Aceh, Indonesia, with officials acknowledging overcapacity issues at the facility. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hf5UXj1

Passengers describe 'doomsday scenes' on hijacked train

March 12, 2025

More than 400 passengers were on board a train in south-west Pakistan when armed militants attacked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uWzTjeP

Greenland's election: Why does it matter and how does it work?

Five of the six parties favour Greenland's independence from Denmark, differing only on how quickly that should come about. from BBC News https://ift.tt/13yf5uJ

Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage

Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FIsv1K7

Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security

The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E9vyOYA

Uganda deploys troops to South Sudan to secure capital - military chief

The deployment comes as tensions rise between South Sudan's president and his deputy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7y648hr

Musk's Tesla facilities in US face 'Takedown' protests

It is part of an effort to protest the role Tesla's billionaire owner, Elon Musk, has played in the Trump administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zrOnexF

Why this week is important for Ukraine's future

Donald Trump believes Kyiv is now ready to "move forward" with a ceasefire with Russia. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse explains what it means for Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3EdPSaO

Vanuatu revokes citizenship of fugitive Indian ex-IPL cricket boss

Lalit Modi is wanted by Indian authorities in connection with corruption allegations, which he denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VaFQ5Rn

Watch: 'Canada will never, ever be part of America', incoming PM says

Mark Carney says threats from Washington threaten Canada's way of live. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RIH6SeO

Secret Service shoots armed man outside White House

March 09, 2025

President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vuOQ7aM

DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders

March 09, 2025

The M23 rebel group has seized large parts of the mineral-rich eastern DR Congo this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jhlg8bn

Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia

March 09, 2025

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zCm4LsD

European leaders back 'realistic' Arab plan for Gaza

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain welcomed the plan, which calls for Gaza to be rebuilt over five years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6xGMDTB

South Korea's impeached president Yoon released from detention

Yoon Suk Yeol still faces trial on insurrection charges for his failed attempt to impose martial law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PSxWzeO

Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay

Newly diagnosed patients may have suffered irreversible damage as a result of not having the drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2CyLbxp

Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face return after USAID freeze

US aid funding enabled thousands of Afghan women to study abroad or online, but many of these programmes are now suspended. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IbzUK7G

Ros Atkins on... the week after the Oval Office row

March 07, 2025

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the situation on the ground in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yMX1KmT

Donald Tusk announces military training plan for all Polish men

March 07, 2025

Poland's prime minister said his government plans to have a model ready by the end of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJl7UAD

Olympian wanted by FBI on drug ring charges

March 07, 2025

Former Canadian snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been placed on the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ft32uIH

General's arrest violates South Sudan peace deal, opposition says

March 06, 2025

Two close allies of the vice-president, a bitter rival of the president, are arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d4pTzqg

Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

March 06, 2025

Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F1cMPDS

Germany's Merz promises to do 'whatever it takes' on defence

March 05, 2025

Germany's likely chancellor-to-be announces a political deal to raise hundreds of billions of euros in extra spending. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HojWfAu

Gaza food aid scarce after Israel halts entry

March 05, 2025

The UN said at least 80 community kitchens may run out of stock, and remaining food rations will soon run dry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v6iSjWI

Fact-checking Trump's address to Congress

March 05, 2025

BBC Verify has looked into several claims made by Trump during his speech to Congress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2UczJAx

Watch: Chaos as MPs throw smoke grenades in Serbian Parliament

At least three people were injured when politicians clashed with security in a show of support for anti-government protestors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fdbWknJ

Ukraine's shock over US military aid pause

One Ukrainian politician urged Trump "not to play with these dangerous issues because we're talking about lives". from BBC News https://ift.tt/z9xt4Nw

Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears

Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5nXNFWb

What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine

It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gh0MCUS

Watch: Stars celebrate at glitzy Oscars after party

Award winners and nominees headed for a night of partying across Los Angeles after the Oscars ceremony concluded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Y2jcJ1

Israeli police say one killed in train station knife attack

Several others were hurt in the rare attack by a member of Israel's Druze community, in Haifa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CVYNot5

Mother on trial over abduction of six-year-old daughter in South Africa

Joshlin Smith has been missing for over a year after she disappeared outside her home in Saldanha Bay from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hf9wogB

Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia

The reported directive from the defence secretary comes during an American push to end the war in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UerusqV

DR Congo accuses Rwanda of faking genocide suspects video

March 02, 2025

Rwanda-backed rebels said they captured fighters from a group that took part in the 1994 genocide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1UXJNeY

Watch: Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont

March 02, 2025

The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VNp09Tn

Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon

March 02, 2025

It was launched by Firefly Aerospace in January with the mission of exploring the Sea of Crises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VNA7C9b

Four dead and several missing after India avalanche

A rescue operation is under way after the avalanche swept away road construction workers in the village of Mana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KXciMW6

European leaders back Zelensky after Trump clash

The Ukrainian president thanks European leaders for their support after a flurry of messages on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AdcQrga

Ukrainians back Zelensky after disastrous White House encounter

The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, Ukrainians tell the BBC in Kyiv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ESvHsVA

Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A0Mwx3i

Hundreds in US climate agency fired in latest cuts

February 28, 2025

Around 880 workers - including weather forecasters - are reported to have lost their jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sFw3NCH

What we know about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife

February 28, 2025

US investigators are trying to establish how Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K1NfXDn

Volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption thrown out

February 28, 2025

Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6yjF2JR

Trump foreign aid freeze to stay for now, US Supreme Court chief rules

February 27, 2025

The decision goes against a lower court judge's ruling that the government had to pay aid contractors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lY2uUh7

Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China

February 27, 2025

The move comes after rights groups warned the Uyghurs face torture and possibly death back in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JU2pctL

Don't slaughter sheep for Eid, king tells Moroccans

February 27, 2025

Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AVHvUf5

Religious sect parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter

February 26, 2025

Elizabeth Struhs was denied insulin by her parents, who believed God would heal her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YwKiuZj

Spanish city 'adopts' migrants who intervened in homophobic attack

February 25, 2025

Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N'Diaye are given "adopted sons of the city" status in A Coruña. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bRefsZC

Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans

February 25, 2025

It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n2H73aK

Race against time to save eight Indian workers trapped inside tunnel

February 25, 2025

Dozens of workers escaped, but eight men were trapped after a part of the tunnel's roof collapsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QDIwH24

Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result

Friedrich Merz will try to form a coalition after his Christian Democrats won less than 30% of the vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2fTtV1H

Kenyan police officer killed confronting gang members in Haiti

The officer is the first casualty suffered by the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support mission. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pAyY0J5

Love, loss and duty: Ukraine's photojournalists share stories of war

Moving accounts of some of the men and women behind the striking images that have encapsulated the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yfJtxrE

SAG Awards: Winners revealed on a glittering night in LA

Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement award from BBC News https://ift.tt/CEM5fXw

French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush

February 23, 2025

Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xaCSAgc

Trans Euphoria star says new passport lists her as male

February 22, 2025

Hunter Schafer, a transgender woman, hits out at President Donald Trump's policies on gender. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EzVLikt

Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

February 22, 2025

A look at the conservative leader who broke a German taboo by accepting support from the AfD. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dfTjJ7m

Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis

February 21, 2025

An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gfTSJr9

Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina

February 21, 2025

Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ALY0Fqv

'Robbers stole the crosses from my daughter's and my mother's graves for scrap'

February 20, 2025

Graves in the Tanzanian city of Morogoro are being targeted as people steal metal crosses to sell on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JbNDf2H

Watch: Moment man vandalises ancient Incan artefact

February 20, 2025

Peruvian police released footage showing a suspect pounding Cusco's 12-Angle Stone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eDU2spQ

Russian ambassador 'not sure' Ukrainians would re-elect Zelensky

February 20, 2025

The BBC asked the Russian ambassador if Zelensksy standing down is among Russia's demands as a condition of peace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TriKBvf

Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries

February 19, 2025

Peers and scholars reflect on the role Muhsin Hendricks played in the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZIbX5hz

Watch: Trump and Musk discuss conflict of interests

February 19, 2025

Asked about potential conflicts between his businesses and US government role, Musk said he’s “never asked the president for anything.” from BBC News https://ift.tt/I7rVDdA

'Died for stealing chocolate': Pakistan anger over death of child maid

February 18, 2025

Pakistani police have filed murder charges against a couple who employed the 13-year-old girl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LpnIOCE

What key players want from Ukraine war talks

February 18, 2025

BBC reporters analyse what European powers in Paris, and Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia aim to achieve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c8YH0ZI

Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

February 17, 2025

The Munich conference exposed tensions between the US and Europe over Nato and Ukraine - the BBC's Frank Gardner explains why this was a watershed in relations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WnpvczL

Trump appeals to Supreme Court over firing of US agency boss

February 17, 2025

The leader of an independent whistleblowing agency sued after he was fired by email this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rBdhEvN

One year on: Did democratic opposition in Russia die with Alexei Navalny?

February 16, 2025

For years, Navalny was Vladimir Putin's biggest political rival, but now the Russian opposition is weaker than ever. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NyGMXEm

Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

February 16, 2025

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6KpJ5y8

Families heartbreak after deadly Dehli railway station crush

February 16, 2025

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Il4zipb

'I felt a slimy texture brush my face': Man describes being swallowed by whale

February 15, 2025

Adrián Simancas, 23, was kayaking off Chilean Patagonia when he found himself inside a whale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eKALrn2

Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs

February 15, 2025

An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0mgySAf

Modi hails US-India 'mega partnership' in Trump meeting

February 14, 2025

Trump and Modi, who share warm personal ties, met in the shadow of trade tensions complicating US-India relations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UxscK6G

DR Congo singer killed filming video in conflict city

February 14, 2025

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his songs critical of all sides in the fighting, died in Goma. from BBC News https://ift.tt/URy46Ot

'DeepSeek moved me to tears': How young Chinese find therapy in AI

February 13, 2025

Some young people in China are finding that AI can offer the unexpected - emotional support from BBC News https://ift.tt/FcwjzCd

Grenade attack in French bar injures 12

February 13, 2025

The motive is not clear but investigators say it "may be linked to a settling of scores". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jFHNgut

Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

February 13, 2025

HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yb7yz6m

Dozens evacuated in Argentine skyscraper fire

February 12, 2025

Forty people were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire broke out in the Argentine capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4kUB9X5

Paul Adams: Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strain

February 11, 2025

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I06AviP

CAR leader launches meme-coin 'experiment'

February 11, 2025

President Touadéra says it could "unite people" but many have lost money on similar investments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qc4P7YE

How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?

February 10, 2025

Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jWIdBTq

Parents sue TikTok over teen deaths in 'challenge' trends

The US-based Social Media Victims Law Center filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vu9Ab2p

Man arrested after 'serious incident' in north Dublin

He was arrested in the Stoneybatter area of the city on Sunday and is currently being detained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SsbLo5g

Sri Lanka hit by nationwide power cut

The outage is yet to be fully fixed meaning hospitals and other buildings are having to use generators. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2z0ZQqw

Israel troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two

Palestinians on cars and carts begin returning to northern Gaza - often to scenes of utter destruction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CrMmHJ6

Freed Israeli hostage's British family concerned over gaunt appearance

February 08, 2025

The in-laws of Eli Sharabi say they are worried he may not know his wife and daughters have been killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NtelpkM

Actor's grief after mum and husband die in France

February 08, 2025

Actor Callum Kerr said the family are grieving the loss of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who were found dead in France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OdBz7kF

Judge blocks Musk team access to Treasury Department records

February 08, 2025

Nineteen state attorneys general sued the Trump administration after the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) was given access. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mhbf5oi

Jailed Singapore ex-minister moved to house arrest

February 07, 2025

Subramaniam Iswaran's case gripped the island nation that prides itself with its squeaky clean image. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T5nxbse

Alaska authorities search for missing small plane

February 07, 2025

The craft carrying 10 people was on flight from Unalakleet to Nome when "its position was lost". from BBC News https://ift.tt/FUNqykh

Protesters set fire to ex-Bangladesh PM's family home

February 06, 2025

It was sparked by news Sheikh Hasina would address the country via social media from exile in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EoJ7AhY

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath announce final show

February 05, 2025

The band will reunite to play a charity show with metal legends Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mfv0x1F

Moment tiger and boar rescued from well in India

February 05, 2025

Officials say the unlikely pair fell into the water when the tiger was chasing the boar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cGXdn5W

Belgian police hunt for gunmen in Brussels underground

February 05, 2025

At least two suspects wearing balaclavas were seen with weapons at Clemenceau station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Nhvted

Five people shot at school in central Sweden

February 04, 2025

The school shooting happened in Örebro 200km west of Stockholm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jd50sey

Five sentenced to death in Nigeria over 'witchcraft' murder

February 04, 2025

The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RLkm8BT

Thousands evacuate Santorini amid earthquake fears

February 04, 2025

Hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the island since Sunday, leading emergency flights to be scheduled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HLcF4rh

Amy Allen becomes first woman to win best songwriter Grammy

February 03, 2025

She was nominated for her work on hits for Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ngAJIG6

Teenage girl killed in shark attack in Australia

February 03, 2025

The 17-year-old was attacked around 100m from shore of Woormin Beach, Australian media reports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EafZdty

Spain football kiss 'stained' World Cup win, player tells trial

February 03, 2025

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pqauvEZ

Watch: Punxsutawney Phil makes Groundhog Day weather prediction

February 02, 2025

People gathered for the annual Groundhog Day winter forecast in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gFLHoY4

Santorini to shut schools as tremors rattle island

February 02, 2025

Greek authorities have advised against gatherings in enclosed spaces following "seismic activity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5u8NCLm

Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

February 02, 2025

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LOGW6Tm

Trump says he ordered airstrikes on Islamic State group in Somalia

Trump says he ordered military airstrikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qCtjWUL

Sick and wounded Palestinians leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens

The Rafah crossing reopened after eight months, allowing fifty medical patients into Egypt to receive treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d7rOFE9

Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released

Saturday's handover was less chaotic than the exchange a few days ago, after concerns were expressed over safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KGWAXk9

Celebrations as crowd greets freed Palestinian prisoners in West Bank

In total, 183 prisoners were released by Israel, after Hamas released three Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on 7 October 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YP6KUow

Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC

January 31, 2025

A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8hnMIte

Ros Atkins on... what may have caused Washington DC plane crash

January 31, 2025

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins on the unanswered questions around a fatal crash between a commercial airplane and a military helicopter near Washington DC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q7yCke2

Merkel criticises her party leader after far-right vote

January 30, 2025

The former chancellor's comments come after the CDU put forward a proposal which was supported by the far-right AfD. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jt5DqWa

Chaos and celebrations as eight more hostages released by Hamas

January 30, 2025

Three Israelis and five Thai nationals comprised the latest group of hostages released since the Gaza ceasefire was announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s2ul58E

Five skiers killed in French Alps avalanches

January 30, 2025

Two separate avalanches killed four Norwegians and one Swiss skier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lvds4pk

Outgunning Congo - the evidence that shows Rwanda is backing M23 rebels

January 29, 2025

Where are rebels causing havoc in eastern DR Congo getting their funding? from BBC News https://ift.tt/agoCGRK

In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year

January 29, 2025

Fireworks, music, lanterns, and dragon dancing filled streets across Asia to celebrate the Year of the Snake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8WAYDT2

Serbian PM quits after months of mass protests

January 28, 2025

Milos Vucevic's resignation follows months of nationwide demonstrations over the collapse of a station roof which killed 15. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JvM6iIs

Peace calls mount amid conflict in DR Congo's key city

January 28, 2025

At least 17 people have reportedly been killed and close to 400 wounded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B28zG7I

Vigil held at 'death wall' in Auschwitz, 80 years on

January 27, 2025

Thousands of prisoners were executed by SS officers outside Block 11 in Auschwitz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eqXVHTp

New Zealand eases visa rules to lure 'digital nomads'

January 27, 2025

Under the new rules, visitors to the country can work remotely while holidaying for up to 90 days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lEYdKum

Nigerian star 2Baba announces separation from wife

January 27, 2025

Tuface, also known as 2Baba, is seen as one of the pioneers of Nigeria's vibrant music scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U9Rszhy

Trump says he wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza

The comments will outrage Palestinians in Gaza, who see the territory as their ancestral home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cOknob6

S Korea's Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law attempt

The unprecedented charges mean the South Korean president faces decades in prison if convicted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YreuPZq

Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aSrEzgC

Confident, organised, still freewheeling: Trump 2.0 shows lessons have been learned

Donald Trump’s first week in office shows he has returned with a plan - and knows how to avoid some of the chaos of his first term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BV3gIKe

Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'

Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YDS4lAc

Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum

President Trump's 'America First' message takes shape, as the rest of the world begins to digest what it might mean for them and global trade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RB9McmC

'God forbid we should end up like Ukraine': Belarusians indifferent to election

Even "rival" candidates support the current leader staying in power, Steve Rosenberg finds in Belarus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FmkbNMy

The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU. from BBC News https://ift.tt/certuna

Man jailed for 30 years for Charlie Hebdo meat cleaver attack

January 24, 2025

Zaheer Mahmood, from Pakistan, seriously injured two people outside magazine's former offices after republication of Muhammad cartoons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HOpD4fm

Ukraine claims drone strike on Russian oil refinery

January 24, 2025

Russia says it shot down more than 120 drones overnight, in what would be one of the largest attacks of the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zID7Jne

German frontrunner vows permanent border controls after knife attack

January 23, 2025

Friedrich Merz says he will close Germany's borders to irregular migrants, including those with a right to protection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EA4nDdX

Singaporean star of Netflix show Bling Empire dies

January 23, 2025

Celebrity jewellery designer Lynn Ban has died weeks after a ski accident on Christmas Eve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rMCmUH9

Meta denies forcing users to follow Trump accounts

January 23, 2025

The Facebook and Instagram owner says the official profiles were updated to reflect the new position holders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KwRZyXE

What led to hotel fire disaster at Turkish ski resort?

January 22, 2025

Some survivors did not hear a fire alarm and there are claims of failures in the hotel's fire safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7u9NPrG

Snow flurries are rare in US south – now a blizzard has hit

January 22, 2025

Snow and freezing rain hits parts of the deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TblWgZr

Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom

January 22, 2025

A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ktMw0vs

'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

January 21, 2025

Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nzG2Zid

Ten dead in ski resort fire at Turkish hotel

January 21, 2025

At least two of the victims died after jumping from the hotel's windows, reports said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4DL0zad

What are executive orders?

January 20, 2025

A US leader can weigh in on anything affecting federal government by issuing their own directions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f7JLHS4

Indian man jailed for life for rape and murder of doctor

January 20, 2025

The crime sparked widespread anger and fears over the safety of healthcare workers in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PY0xypA

India's pioneering female anthropologist who challenged Nazi race theories

January 19, 2025

Irawati Karve, India's first female anthropologist, led a fascinating life that challenged patriarchal norms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ZkRWCP

South Korean impeached president's detention extended

January 19, 2025

Investigators have been granted 20 days to bring Yoon to trial over his short-lived martial law decree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RIPpu6r

'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii

January 18, 2025

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y8DLYAx

Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality

January 18, 2025

Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I9uvXSR

SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch

January 17, 2025

Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HNF2Q4T

Suitcases of suspected cocaine found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicle

January 17, 2025

The country's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but has not been arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wKQoUXB

US firm that accused Adani Group of fraud shuts down

January 16, 2025

Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced his decision to disband the company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fipR4To

Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert

January 16, 2025

Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania's health minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7X3djnr

What happens if TikTok is banned by the US?

January 15, 2025

Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law? from BBC News https://ift.tt/On5MYfC

Five takeaways from Smith's report on Trump's 2020 election case

January 14, 2025

Trump is accused of inspiring Jan 6 violence but prosecutors thought an incitement charge would be too risky. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ICeNGP2

Queen kept in dark over Palace traitor for years, MI5 papers reveal

January 14, 2025

Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jnUwL6D

Landslides kill at least 10 in Brazil's Minas Gerais state

The landslides were triggered by torrential rain which fell in the city in the early hours of Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q3mIkNt

Oliviero Toscani, Benetton's shock photographer, dies aged 82

Toscani was the creative force behind shock ad campaigns of the 1990s including a priest and nun kissing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OoxqWZY

Biden and Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire talks as momentum builds

Israel and Hamas are understood to be making progress but uncertainty remains over aspects of a deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MGY2htb

Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ceayBKl

Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdB0HwJ

Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm

The latest storm comes one month after Cyclone Chido laid waste to the island and left dozens dead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SZ6aikq

Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fcAG5dS

Before and after footage reveals scale of damage after LA wildfires

From luxury villas to burnt out buildings - contrasting images show the destruction caused by the fires which raged across Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aMgwUiT

Trump wants to take Greenland: Four ways this saga could go

January 11, 2025

The BBC investigates possible scenarios for the huge Arctic territory's future as the US president-elect talks about taking control of it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iRaApZW

Why Trump was spared a penalty in hush-money sentencing

January 11, 2025

The BBC's Nada Tawfik looks at what the sentence means for the incoming president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m1qGMw7

Bride's fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real

January 10, 2025

The woman got married to her partner as she believed it would boost his social media following. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b9C5MPf

Mel Gibson says his home burned down in LA fires

January 10, 2025

The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SoiD7YX

Before and after images of LA buildings compared

January 10, 2025

BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt compares before and after pictures of the city showing the scale of the LA fires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Cv3SOr

Army chief elected Lebanon's president after years of deadlock

January 09, 2025

The crisis-plagued country's divided parliament ends a power vacuum that lasted more than two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8BhXKoO

Powerful photos reveal dramatic scenes as LA fires rage

January 09, 2025

The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i0XAqKd

Man with crocodile skull in luggage arrested at Delhi airport

January 09, 2025

He was stopped by airport officials during a security check at Indira Gandhi International Airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Iz4FlLC

Israeli strikes kills 19 in southern Gaza, health officials say

January 08, 2025

Eight children were reportedly among those killed in the al-Mawasi area and Khan Younis city overnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bHiesW5

US accuses Sudanese paramilitary of genocide and sanctions its leader

January 08, 2025

The paramilitary group is accused of the "systematic" murder of men and boys and brutal sexual violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rCsEANX

Trump seeks to block release of special counsel report

January 07, 2025

Lawyers of the US president-elect oppose the release of findings from two abandoned criminal investigations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zWo1EDf

Cases of HMPV are on the rise in China - but what is it?

January 07, 2025

Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ogp75LZ

Magdeburg Christmas market attack deaths rise to six

January 06, 2025

A 52-year-old woman has died in hospital from her injuries two weeks after the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LT3sftn

Mozambique opposition leader says he will return home from exile

January 06, 2025

Venâncio Mondlane left Mozambique shortly before last October's elections, which he says he won. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OUv1P92

'Stressed' elephant kills Spanish tourist in Thailand

January 06, 2025

Blanca Ojanguren García was gored to death while bathing the animal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mDq8tb4

Motorbike-sized tuna sold to Tokyo sushi restaurateurs for $1.3m

January 05, 2025

The huge bluefin, which was auctioned in Tokyo, will be served at restaurants across Japan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mdF2A4V

Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region

January 05, 2025

The Russian Defence Ministry says efforts to fight back against Ukrainian forces are continuing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZLjXhlS

Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

January 05, 2025

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UEpTLeO

Biden awards Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom

Campaigners, politicians and athletes are among those receiving the US's highest civilian award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EKdD4T1

World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116

Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T5S7kYe

King deeply saddened over Briton killed in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry's former nanny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9oC0cYO

Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office

Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kFT93LC

Five things to watch as Congress begins a new year

January 03, 2025

As lawmakers take their positions, Republicans have an ambitious to-do list - but slim majorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eWf7j31

Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

January 03, 2025

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xg9HdK3

'Extraordinary' Zambian musician dies after New Year's Eve crash

Zambians mourn Dandy Krazy, 47, who has died in hospital after being involved in a traffic collision. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XrLZuAY

Within seconds, celebrations turn to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans

The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6GbsKVu

Moment New Orleans attacker enters busy street in pick-up truck

CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vQy5Fzw

Hamas police chief among 11 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza, medics say

Three children and two women were also reportedly among the 11 killed at a tent camp. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lhmfUSD

Webcam appears to show police running to New Orleans attack scene

The moment was captured on a webcam in the French Quarter of the city, moments after the attack happened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VMIzm8y

Watch: BBC visits scene of deadly New Orleans attack

The BBC's Anna Adams had been celebrating New Year in the city, just a few hours before the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iGQlv8E

Lively and Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row

The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LZhy327

Casualties feared after vehicle hits crowd in New Orleans - report