LIONROH

The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zKfJO via IFTTT

Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal

A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35PI3Nq via IFTTT

Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic

Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kp9Sod via IFTTT

Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US

Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQaEhm via IFTTT

Trapped Chinese miners' note sparks hopes for rescue

Rescuers say at least 12 workers are alive a week after an explosion blocked the mine's exit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nVnRzI via IFTTT

Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend

China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qs7TyS via IFTTT

Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines

A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bUryUh via IFTTT

The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?

He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sBu1J9 via IFTTT

Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital

As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleagues fled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M3T86j via IFTTT

Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qAAvWV via IFTTT

Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president

Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38SI2ub via IFTTT

A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2vo5D via IFTTT

US in Somalia: 'We still need the Americans for security'

A partial withdrawal of US troops from Somalia is coming at a critical time for the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bNCanz via IFTTT

Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?

Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sHkvnV via IFTTT

Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests

Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38UE04u via IFTTT

Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back

'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ikszpM via IFTTT

Alexei Navalny: What happened when he returned to Russia?

The prominent Kremlin critic was detained moments after arriving in Moscow, and wasn't allowed to bring his lawyer with him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LGbXNe via IFTTT

Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan

The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iraSET via IFTTT

Lai Chi-Wai raises HK$5.2m for charity climbing Nina Towers

Former climbing champion Lai Chi-Wai raised HK$5.2 million for spinal cord patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38QjHoA via IFTTT

Covid-19: Australian Open competitors practice in isolation hotels

Some competitors must stay in their hotel rooms, following positive Covid cases on inbound flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3st6xpv via IFTTT

Phil Spector: Pop producer jailed for murder dies at 81

Spector transformed pop music with his "wall of sound", but in 2009 was jailed for killing actress Lana Clarkson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bRsMPV via IFTTT

Obituary: Phil Spector

The producer who transformed pop music and died while serving a jail sentence for murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XLg3pQ via IFTTT

Greek sailing official quits after Olympic champion's sex abuse claim

Aristeidis Adamopoulos quits but denies wrongdoing after allegations from a sailing gold medallist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bODI0W via IFTTT

'Clashes kill 48 people' in Sudan's Darfur region

Fighting erupted after a man was stabbed in a row between two men from different ethnic groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38RHF2V via IFTTT

Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader due to fly home

The opposition leader has been recovering in Germany, but expects arrest when he lands in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bObiUC via IFTTT

Indonesia earthquake: Heavy rain hampers search for survivors

The death toll has now risen to 73 following the powerful tremor on Sulawesi island on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTJdNW via IFTTT

Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic

The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39IdJVY via IFTTT

Biden inauguration: Executive orders to reverse Trump policies

The new president will repeal Trump travel bans and re-join the Paris climate accord after being sworn in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nMlgYY via IFTTT

Uganda election: Bobi Wine 'fearful for life' after Museveni win

The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3swtpUY via IFTTT

Fighting for the Parthenon marbles

In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bQ11ar via IFTTT

Afghanistan conflict: Female judges shot dead in Kabul

The two women were targeted by gunmen while travelling to their office in a vehicle, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qqi4nA via IFTTT

Covid-19 cases force Australian Open players into lockdown

Dozens of top players are forced to isolate for 14 days, throwing their preparations into disarray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39INQFy via IFTTT

G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer

The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3szRCcU via IFTTT

Dr Dre: Rap legend returns home after brain aneurysm

In a tweet, fellow rapper Ice-T said he had spoken to Dr Dre, who was "safe and looking good". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N8s6vb via IFTTT

Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government

In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sys7bV via IFTTT

The Instagrammers who worry Iran

From "extreme" selfies to dancing to pop - the fun posts considered a crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y0fN6B via IFTTT

Are women let down by period trackers?

Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LV2z8n via IFTTT

How Gambia is grappling with gruesome past under Yahya Jammeh

Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qqpPKf via IFTTT

Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?

Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3isoDmY via IFTTT

The man startling millions of starlings with lasers

During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bKHdVW via IFTTT

Covid-19: France begins 6pm curfew

Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oTmKBV via IFTTT

SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test

The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LTrTeL via IFTTT

Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island

Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nR6mAO via IFTTT

Capitol riots: What are far-right Trump supporters saying?

Members of the extreme right are searching for new online homes, amid paranoia that they are being ‘set up’ by the authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39A1URU via IFTTT

Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain

Till now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nQe51Y via IFTTT

ICYMI: Spacing out and a famous frozen waterfall

From a fitness-obsessed sausage dog to other news in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KlSAIJ via IFTTT

Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests

National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35LTyoS via IFTTT

Museveni declared winner of Uganda election

Long-time leader Yoweri Museveni declared winner of Uganda's presidential election amid vote-rigging allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Bjwge via IFTTT

Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party

Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LAQWU0 via IFTTT

Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out

The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkPdko via IFTTT

Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns

Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LA6BD2 via IFTTT

India to begin first round of massive Covid vaccination programme

Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LXpZcV via IFTTT

Covid in California: The state is struggling to contain the virus

California's poor residents are among those hardest hit by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LV3pSw via IFTTT

Trump's Christian supporters and the march on the Capitol

Christian supporters of President Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38JRY98 via IFTTT

Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style'

An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XH2yHI via IFTTT

Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation

For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nM9DBq via IFTTT

US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?

The BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden's administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38KcHJT via IFTTT

Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance

New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3snXBBA via IFTTT

Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda

Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MYyWmT via IFTTT

Dutch Rutte government to resign over child welfare fraud scandal

Mark Rutte's cabinet is to resign after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qikGni via IFTTT

German sports doctor jailed over blood doping scandal

Mark Schmidt masterminded an international doping ring exposed by police in "Operation Aderlass". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XIO6z2 via IFTTT

Nazi Buchenwald camp no place for sledging, authorities warn

German officials say some people have used Buchenwald mass graves as a toboggan run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nNS7fQ via IFTTT

Uganda elections 2021: Museveni takes early lead as Bobi Wine cries foul

President Museveni's rival alleges the internet shutdown allows for rigging in the election count. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35I1lEs via IFTTT

Joe the pigeon spared by Australia after leg tag found to be fake

Officials will take no further action after concluding the bird is "highly likely to be Australian". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38Lqxfd via IFTTT

North Korea: Kim Jong-un oversees huge military showcase

Planes, missiles and marching troops are on show as North Korean state media broadcasts a massive parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LPySpd via IFTTT

NYC bendy bus left dangling from overpass in Bronx

Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMWQzY via IFTTT

Salvador Cienfuegos: Mexico clears ex-defence minister over US drugs link claims

Salvador Cienfuegos's arrest by US investigators last year caused a rift between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bG12xD via IFTTT

Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement

Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XJkH7L via IFTTT

Several dead and hundreds injured in Indonesia

At least seven people are killed and hundreds injured in a quake on Sulawesi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkQk3J via IFTTT

Thailand allows visitors to play golf in quarantine

At six resorts, visitors will be able to play golf, rather than just having to isolate in their rooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MXEmhY via IFTTT

Trump takes final swipes at China's big companies

With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bCMn6t via IFTTT

North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile

The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39vjdna via IFTTT

US has conceded too much to Taliban, says Afghan vice-president

The Afghan vice-president tells the BBC that the latest US troop withdrawal will lead to violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35HwSpY via IFTTT

Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package

The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KewN5x via IFTTT

China’s pressure and propaganda - the reality of reporting Xinjiang

In addition to heavy restrictions on journalists in the Xinjiang region, China alleges “fake news”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nEoy0o via IFTTT

Taliban cracks down on 'costly' polygamy

The group's leader in Afghanistan says the practice is "inviting criticism". It's also proving expensive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LRx8f6 via IFTTT

Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil

A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KdPmH0 via IFTTT

Rajini Chandy: The 69-year-old Indian actress trolled for ‘too sexy’ photos

Rajini Chandy, a southern Indian actress, has raised hackles in a state where women still dress modestly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nEojCw via IFTTT

Villarejo: The rise and fall of the Spanish state's secret fixer

An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39vaFg4 via IFTTT

German chancellor race: The men vying for Merkel's job

Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oYasIR via IFTTT

Uganda social media row raises question over regulation in Africa

There will be increasing tension between the platforms and African governments, analysts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35JypMl via IFTTT

Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion

Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qjkJiQ via IFTTT

Trump impeachment: President faces Senate trial after historic second charge

The US president could be barred from holding public office again after his second impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XGyhIQ via IFTTT

Australia to kill US pigeon that crossed Pacific

Officials say the bird, which is thought to have travelled on a cargo ship, is a biosecurity risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35FcBRW via IFTTT

Armie Hammer: Actor pulls out of film over 'vicious' online abuse

Armie Hammer dismisses supposedly leaked messages and says he can now not be apart from his children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XGtPtC via IFTTT

Italy political crisis erupts over EU Covid spending

Prime Minister Conte's government is torpedoed by ex-PM Renzi pulling ministers from his party out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35GmAGv via IFTTT

US pet food recalled after 70 dogs die and others fall sick

Tests on the pet food have shown potentially unsafe levels of aflatoxins, a by-product of mould. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iiIrsL via IFTTT

Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy

Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KdPvKL via IFTTT

Covid: WHO team probing origin of virus arrives in China

The scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus have landed in the city of Wuhan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35E1A37 via IFTTT

Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou

Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XC8oKv via IFTTT

Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'

Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qw1Aun via IFTTT

Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting

The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in a remote cave is thought to be 45,000 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nGY7Y2 via IFTTT

Flint water crisis: Michigan charges ex-governor Rick Snyder

It follows a new investigation into the deadly contamination of water in the Michigan city in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lvc7XI via IFTTT

How did the pilot survive this plane crash?

Surveillance footage shows the moment a plane fell out of the sky in Oyster Bay, New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bCsoF1 via IFTTT

Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest

Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35z7djh via IFTTT

Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders

Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy, from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sppo4A via IFTTT

New York City is latest to cut Trump business ties

The Trump Organization has contracts with the city to run skating rinks, a carousel and a golf course. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sn5nvs via IFTTT

Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?

Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bCpMab via IFTTT

How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?

The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qjIp6U via IFTTT

Capitol riots: Did Trump's words at rally incite violence?

Donald Trump stands accused of inciting violence that left five people dead. So what did the president say? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lm27jD via IFTTT

Moment Trump impeached for second time

The US House of Representatives has voted with a trial due to begin in the Senate in the coming days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3skOS37 via IFTTT

Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president

Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfSly4 via IFTTT

Trump: 'Violence and vandalism have no place in our country'

US President Donald Trump called on his supporters to make their voices heard peacefully. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lww8wT via IFTTT

Trump impeachment: What happens to impeached presidents?

Johnson, Nixon and Clinton: Mr Trump follows three US presidents who have already faced impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38PXPaV via IFTTT

Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses

It tops up doses already promised as officials worry that Africa is at the back of the vaccine queue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39tYBvh via IFTTT

Capitol riots: How many arrests so far?

How many rioters have been arrested so far - and who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35yK945 via IFTTT

Syria war: Suspected Israeli strikes on Iran-linked targets 'kill dozens'

Israeli aircraft reportedly attacked a series of Iran-linked targets in eastern Syria overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ibkyTK via IFTTT

Investigation after 'Nazi monkey' appears in Russian circus

Images appear to show a monkey wearing a Nazi uniform performing at a state circus last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38CXzOj via IFTTT

Bruce Willis admits 'error of judgement' over face mask

The Die Hard actor was reportedly asked to leave an LA store for refusing to wear a face covering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39tN4Mt via IFTTT

Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader says he will fly home

Alexei Navalny says he will fly back on 17 January, months after he was sent to Germany for treatment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qg8LXb via IFTTT

Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake

An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known "natural wonder". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35z4TIQ via IFTTT

Wonder Woman 1984: Actress Lilly Aspell reveals how a chance encounter led her to the role

Lilly Aspell got the Wonder Woman 1984 part despite never acting before and does all her own stunts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Amkca via IFTTT

YouTube suspends Donald Trump's channel

The Google-owned service said the president had broken its rules over the incitement of violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oF9q4b via IFTTT

Lisa Montgomery: US executes only woman on federal death row

Lisa Montgomery, who killed a pregnant woman and took her baby, died by lethal injection in Indiana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XAk40b via IFTTT

Shincheonji: Korean sect leader found not guilty of breaking virus law

Lee Man-hee was however found guilty of embezzlement and handed a suspended jail term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nJa6nD via IFTTT

YFN Lucci: US rapper wanted in Atlanta for suspected murder

Police in Atlanta want to question YFN Lucci, 29, over a fatal shooting in the city last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35B7n9N via IFTTT

Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective

Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective than previous data suggested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38EmiSp via IFTTT

Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech

The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sjlSc3 via IFTTT

Kelly Craft: US cancels top envoy's visit to Taiwan

The trip planned by Donald Trump's outgoing administration had infuriated China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oIX0sa via IFTTT

Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump

A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39vbdSO via IFTTT

Is this the world's smartest face mask?

Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LGh2EW via IFTTT

Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign

The 86-year-old name will disappear in Australia from July, after a campaign by Aboriginal groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35wOt3O via IFTTT

Philippines: Anti-'drug war' priest charged with sedition

A vocal anti-"drug war" Catholic priest in the Philippines is to stand trial on charges of sedition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nF1DSo via IFTTT

'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades

Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oREbmJ via IFTTT

Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people

Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3siMUjK via IFTTT

Kuwait's stateless man who set himself alight

Hamad had descended into despair, one of a Kuwaiti community denied rights for generations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35DtMU2 via IFTTT

Viewpoint: Global media's Nigeria abductions coverage 'wrong'

Novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani criticises coverage of the kidnapping of schoolchildren. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i9ZQE8 via IFTTT

Is seeing your doctor on online working?

The coronavirus pandemic has helped spark a boom in virtual doctor's visits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39o48DS via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Lebanon to impose round-the-clock curfew as cases spike

People will be forbidden from leaving their homes from Thursday and must rely on food deliveries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nKBMc9 via IFTTT

Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student disappears in France

An investigation is opened into the disappearance of Diary Sow who has not been seen since 4 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39kAxuS via IFTTT

Florida manatee with 'Trump' etched on back prompts investigation

An investigation is launched after the marine mammal was found with the president's name on its body. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XzrDUY via IFTTT

India's top court puts controversial farm laws on hold

Farmers have been camped outside capital Delhi demanding the repeal of the laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LFGGJW via IFTTT

Lisa Montgomery: Judge halts execution of only woman on US death row

The judge orders a mental competency hearing to be held - just hours before the scheduled execution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35wclon via IFTTT

Kelly Craft: US envoy's 'last-minute' Taiwan visit angers China

The trip comes as Washington lifts long-standing curbs on official interactions with Taipei. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MNiUMy via IFTTT

Irish mother and baby homes report to be published

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the findings of the report are a "shocking and difficult read". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oFQ2E7 via IFTTT

Firms scrap political donations over Capitol riots

Many companies say they won't donate to Senators who refused to certify President-elect Biden's win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qbTzKS via IFTTT

China: Make-up wipes ad pulled over victim-blaming claims

The Chinese ad sparked outrage for allegedly implying that women were to blame for unwanted attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oCJXbE via IFTTT

Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged

Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xubb8k via IFTTT

US private equity firm eyes stake in All Blacks

New Zealand's national treasure has burned through nearly half of its cash reserves due to lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bC4yt3 via IFTTT

Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3skatJc via IFTTT

Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know

Five things you need to know about Uganda's divisive election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sjiayY via IFTTT

Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas

British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LIoM9i via IFTTT

Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline

Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39D8LKr via IFTTT

Danke Apartment: The 'broken eggshell' that left young Chinese homeless

The Danke housing controversy has exposed the vulnerability of young workers in China's cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38zO4zy via IFTTT

Hindu shrine desecration: Can Pakistan protect its religious minorities?

The destruction of a sacred shrine by a mob has left Pakistan's Hindu minority feeling vulnerable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KbTlUI via IFTTT

Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna

Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K67rXv via IFTTT

Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure'

Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MKB0Ph via IFTTT

Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion

A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sjvCTx via IFTTT

Being a TikTok influencer without the internet

Wasil lives in Jammu Kashmir and for more than a year the Indian government has blocked connectivity in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcw6t2 via IFTTT

Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border

Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i4LVPl via IFTTT

Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list

Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nCmZjm via IFTTT

Trump impeachment move: Democrats start push to oust US president

A charge accuses the president of "incitement of insurrection" for his role in deadly Capitol riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35seMrS via IFTTT

Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman heralded as 'a hero'

Footage of the riot shows Mr Goodman lure a mob away from the Senate and the lawmakers hiding inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i3kp4U via IFTTT

Sri Lanka: War monument to be rebuilt after hunger strike

A memorial to Tamils killed in Sri Lanka's civil war is to be rebuilt after protests at its demolition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LkOYXK via IFTTT

Why this female garbage truck driver hopes more women will join her

Belinda Janson hopes she won't be the only woman driving garbage trucks in Ipswich, Australia, for long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i9OzDB via IFTTT

Uganda elections 2021: Facebook shuts government-linked accounts

The government accuses the social media giant of bias days before hotly contested elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39pQQqn via IFTTT

'Your move, Mr President': North Korea sets the stage for Biden

Kim Jong-un says he wants more and better weapons - so how will the next US president respond? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nywOik via IFTTT

California prison break: Six inmates on run after improvised rope escape

The "armed and dangerous" men used an improvised rope made of braided sheets to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3shKiT9 via IFTTT

Pope Francis backs women's roles in Catholic services

Pope Francis welcomes women performing Catholic rites, though they cannot become priests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q82jBr via IFTTT

Yemen war: US to designate Houthi rebels as terrorist organisation

Aid groups say it may threaten operations in areas where millions of people are facing starvation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oxRHeQ via IFTTT

William Burns: Biden nominates veteran diplomat as CIA director

William Burns, who served for three decades as a diplomat, was key in reaching the Iran nuclear deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfAHe1 via IFTTT

Which country has been hit hardest by coronavirus?

Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vkUT6Z via IFTTT

Ugandans warned not to eat dead fish washed ashore

This comes after a large-scale death of fish was reported on Lake Victoria and the River Nile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K2Bu2g via IFTTT

In pictures: Storm Filomena hits Spain as Greeks bask in heatwave

Spain has seen heavy snow and plunging temperatures, while in Greece it is unusually warm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3buhEs6 via IFTTT

China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars

The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qcb3Xd via IFTTT

Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support

The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q1VRvQ via IFTTT

Snow storms bring deadly chaos to Japan

Japan is hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight and bringing some regions to a standstill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35u6MXp via IFTTT

Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship

Trump National in Bedminster is stripped of the 2022 US PGA Championship, with organisers saying using the course would be "detrimental". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9dn1j via IFTTT

Beny Steinmetz: Mining billionaire goes on trial in Guinea

Beny Steinmetz denies allegations of corruption over a major mining deal in Guinea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XqlTwy via IFTTT

Women's Six Nations: Tournament set to be pushed back to April

The 2021 Women's Six Nations is set to be pushed back and start in April because of issues around coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxf0UM via IFTTT

Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes

Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39je3un via IFTTT

China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions

Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oBQxyU via IFTTT

Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?

Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sgbl1s via IFTTT

Kyrgyzstan election: Sadyr Japarov looks set for landslide victory

Early results show Sadyr Japarov with 80% - and could see him enjoy sweeping new presidential powers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ozySI6 via IFTTT

Trump impeachment: Democrats prepare to act over Capitol riot

The House of Representatives could vote on Tuesday on whether to impeach Donald Trump, Democrats say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nuHONS via IFTTT

Storm Filomena: Spain races to clear snow before temperatures drop

The government says it has taken extra measures to ensure Covid vaccines get distributed as planned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38tOcka via IFTTT

Indonesia landslide: Rescuers buried as they help victims

Two landslides hit the same village in Indonesia within hours, leaving emergency teams trapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3pU6v via IFTTT

Six rangers killed in DR Congo's Virunga National Park

Mai-Mai militia group is being blamed for the ambush at a famous park where endangered gorillas live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38vDucQ via IFTTT

Indonesia Sriwijaya Air crash: Distraught relatives await news

Information is emerging about those on board the Sriwijaya Air flight that crashed off Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38vV3JW via IFTTT

Twitter deletes China embassy's Xinjiang 'emancipation' tweet

China had claimed its birth control policies - widely seen as a crackdown - gave women more freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XFd3eJ via IFTTT

ICYMI: A ‘singing’ lake and a lava fountain

From some chilled out phenomena to feeling the heat in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nylrad via IFTTT

India allege racist abuse in third Australia Test

Cricket Australia apologises to India and investigates claims visiting players were subjected to racist abuse from fans during the third Test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sb6RJd via IFTTT

The secret artists creating miniature buildings for street mice

From record stores to pharmacies, secret artist group AnonyMouse have been creating little places for mice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XsvMKk via IFTTT

Indonesia Boeing 737 passenger plane crash site found, Navy says

Ships with navy divers are sent to the site where a plane is believed to have plunged into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39kgiNJ via IFTTT

Viewpoint: What the Capitol riot means for US foreign policy

President-elect Joe Biden needs to unite his nation to fix US policy abroad, Jonathan Marcus writes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ow1uSK via IFTTT

Singapore: Why these defiant 'nail house' owners refuse to sell

A block of luxury flats in Singapore is being built around two homes whose owners refuse to move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MPq7ff via IFTTT

Albania races to rescue children from jihadist camp

Why Albania wants to repatriate dozens of youngsters from al-Hol in northern Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ov08rv via IFTTT

Uganda elections 2021: How ex-rebel Yoweri Museveni has stayed in power for 35 years

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni is running for a sixth elected term in office, against 10 challengers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sbXicT via IFTTT

Can onboard rollercoasters save the cruise industry?

The Mardi Gras is going overboard with new features to lure back passengers including a micro-brewery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q03Nh2 via IFTTT

India coronavirus: Can its vaccine makers meet demand?

India is a big player in global vaccine production - but also one of the worst-hit countries for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35rGhSj via IFTTT

When driving a tuk-tuk pays more than making art

Papier mache artisans in Kashmir are giving up the dying craft for more lucrative jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sawJ83 via IFTTT

How South African police are tackling pangolin smugglers

The pangolin is said to be the world's most trafficked mammal. The BBC filmed a rescue operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38qWlFY via IFTTT

The K-pop inspired band that challenged gender norms in Kazakhstan

With their long hair, earrings and guyliner, Ninety One challenged gender norms and angered many. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rStVw2 via IFTTT

Pakistan power cut plunges country into darkness

Officials appeal for calm but warn it could take several hours before electricity is fully restored. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K0oytL via IFTTT

Pompeo: US to lift restrictions on contacts with Taiwan

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says contact between officials should no longer be "shackled". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MH0rkM via IFTTT

'QAnon Shaman' Jake Angeli charged over pro-Trump riots

Jake Angeli, real name Jacob Anthony Chansley, is accused of violent entry and disorderly conduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39kKNDt via IFTTT

Storm Filomena: Heavy snowfall closes roads in Madrid

Spain's Interior Minister has said the country was facing "the most intense storm in the last 50 years". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38u7BS4 via IFTTT

Hezbollah denies any role in production of amphetamines

The Lebanese militant group was accused of being behind a massive seizure of amphetamines in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bpiKFG via IFTTT

Thousands attend mass in Philippines for Black Nazarene

Normally millions of people would line the streets for the feast of Black Nazarene but this year due to Covid, things looked different. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35l7RAP via IFTTT

Europe's slow start: How many people have had the Covid vaccine?

As countries look to quickly vaccinate people, BBC reporters explain what's happening across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bmiTJZ via IFTTT

Indonesia Sriwijaya Air passenger plane missing after take-off

A Boeing 737 believed to be carrying more than 50 passengers goes missing after take-off in Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LehrhS via IFTTT

Woman in viral video arrested after falsely accusing black teenager

Miya Ponsetto was caught on video falsely accusing the 14-year-old boy of stealing her phone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hXnG5N via IFTTT

Storm Filomena: Spain sees 'exceptional' snowfall

More than half the country is on red alert with more snow expected to fall on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ooGqNX via IFTTT

Fire at India hospital ward kills 10 newborn babies

Seven infants are rescued by staff as the blaze engulfs a ward at a facility in Maharashtra state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q89HwV via IFTTT

Kim Jong-un pledges to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal

Kim Jong-un calls the US his "biggest enemy" while plans for a nuclear submarine are nearly complete. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3otoRw1 via IFTTT

Google suspends 'free speech' app Parler

Apple will also remove the social network from its App Store if it does not change its policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nuDlKO via IFTTT

Capitol riots: Black Americans decry police double standards

Black Americans say the police response at US Capitol puts "white privilege" on full display. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nnmOZe via IFTTT

Capitol riots: The hunt to identify and arrest Capitol rioters

The FBI is appealing to the public for help in bringing rioters to justice. Will this approach work? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s2zwQR via IFTTT

Covid: Locked-down women turn to pills amid Malta abortion ban

Malta has the EU's strictest abortion ban - but pressure is growing to ease it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39eOeLR via IFTTT

The Burundian refugee soap maker who is fighting coronavirus in Kenya

Chemistry student Innocent Havyarimana started a thriving business in a Kenyan refugee camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xq7u3C via IFTTT

Sex workers say 'defunding Pornhub' puts their livelihoods at risk

Credit card companies are blocking payments to adult site Pornhub, which is hitting sex workers' earnings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xnd1YL via IFTTT

Belgium after Brexit: How the change will affect popular exports

Companies that trade with the UK say higher prices and less choice are on the way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bk9Zwj via IFTTT

A night at India's largest farmers' protest

Thousands of farmers have been camped outside the national capital for nearly two months now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XqD54Y via IFTTT

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Twitter says it banned the US president "due to the risk of further incitement of violence". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MBJ2Kf via IFTTT

Trump riots: Democrats plan to introduce article of impeachment

The charge of "incitement of insurrection" is set to be tabled on Monday after riots at the Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LfyfVR via IFTTT

Trump riots: Policeman Brian Sicknick dies after 'engaging with protesters'

Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hTb5QU via IFTTT

Satya Paul: Indian designer who made the sari fashionable dies at 78

Satya Paul's famous label helped to modernise the traditional garment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hRVwZY via IFTTT

Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, suspected Mumbai attack leader, jailed in Pakistan

Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi is sentenced to five years for terror financing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3osQtl1 via IFTTT

Renee Montgomery: The basketball star partially responsible for Raphael Warnock's Senate success

In basketball, nothing is more important than the championship series. But for Renee Montgomery, some things are bigger than basketball. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ovYMN2 via IFTTT

Pfizer vaccine 'works' against key variant mutation, study suggests

The vaccine is able to attack one of the mutations found in new forms of the virus, lab studies show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3or84tv via IFTTT

Huge sinkhole appears in Italy hospital car park

It's around 50 metres wide and caused a power outage in the Ospedale del Mare in Naples, Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LukO4i via IFTTT

Trump riots: Could the president be removed from power?

After the Capitol riot, there are calls for Donald Trump to be removed from office. How likely is this? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oqQ2Yz via IFTTT

South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk?

Why experts are concerned about the emergence of this particular new version of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38aCf2G via IFTTT

Climate change: 2020 in a dead heat for world's warmest year

Satellite data shows that 2020 and 2016 are essentially tied as the hottest years since records began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ldf1Ab via IFTTT

Capitol riots: Americans ‘shocked’ and ‘disgusted’

We asked people around the US how they responded to the chaotic scenes from the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L5hMDM via IFTTT

WhatsApp and Facebook to share data

Users in Europe and the UK must accept new terms to use the service, but will not see data rule changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nuvU6I via IFTTT

New Zealand: Woman dies in rare suspected shark attack

Shark attacks are rare in the country and it is thought to be the first such death since 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LaiSOk via IFTTT

Phone footage reveals chaotic scenes inside US Capitol

When Trump supporters stormed the Capitol they took out their cameras to record the chaos inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3or1OCj via IFTTT

Apple and Hyundai announce electric car tie-up

The US tech titan joins forces with the Korean car company to develop self-driving vehicles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pZpluf via IFTTT

Building frozen castles at China's Harbin Ice Festival

Towering ice structures feature at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xij1So via IFTTT

Covid: The challenge in speeding up France's vaccination drive

As France seeks to speed up its coronavirus vaccination programme, it battles fear and distrust. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LrtNmG via IFTTT

Capitol riot: Trump commits to 'orderly' transition of power

His statement came amid reports that an officer injured in the Capitol protests had died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rY4cT4 via IFTTT

Abu Bakar Ba'asyir: Bali bombing 'mastermind' released early from jail

The terrorist attacks in 2002 in Indonesia killed 202 people, mostly Australians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pZVFgJ via IFTTT

Covid: Brisbane to enter three-day lockdown over single infection

The Australian city will begin a three-day lockdown after a cleaner contracted the UK virus variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39crhJ9 via IFTTT

Marion Ramsey: Police Academy and Broadway star dies at 73

Ramsey was loved by fans for her role as Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy film series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hSKYJT via IFTTT

'My new life with a stranger's face'

Robert's face transplant was a medical miracle - his recovery since is a remarkable test of faith and identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qc6SLp via IFTTT

US Capitol riot: 'It was like a zombie movie'

Photographer Jim Lo Scalzo captured the chaos when a mob of President Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q12pLm via IFTTT

'Why I quit my job after my home burned down'

After surviving a bushfire that destroyed his house, Jack quit his job to become a climate activist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s4Wdnq via IFTTT

Capitol riots: A visual guide to the storming of Congress

Breakdown of what happened when Trump supporters stormed the Capitol amid a key Senate vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nosRNg via IFTTT

Elon Musk becomes world's richest person worth $185bn

The Tesla and SpaceX owner replaces Jeff Bezos as the richest man on the planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bhL3Wv via IFTTT

Covid: China places 11m under lockdown after outbreak in northern city

Residents of Shijiazhuang are banned from leaving and will be tested en masse after an outbreak there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pXZinf via IFTTT

Tokyo 2020: Organisers say Games will go ahead despite Covid-19 surge

Tokyo 2020 organisers say they will be ready to host the Olympic Games - despite the city declaring a state of emergency over Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JR8336 via IFTTT

Ryanair scraps most UK and Irish lockdown flights

The airline warns few, if any, flights will operate to or from Ireland or the UK from the end of January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pXy9Rk via IFTTT

Ghana president Nana Akufo-Addo sworn in for a second term

President Nana Akufo-Addo has been sworn in for a second term after chaotic scenes in parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hT95II via IFTTT

Capitol riots: Who broke into the building?

There's speculation over who was involved in the protests and whether they belong to organised groups from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/397NpV2 via IFTTT

Amazon pledges billions for affordable homes in US

The effort comes as housing prices have skyrocketed, creating an affordability crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s7OaGz via IFTTT

Facial recognition identifies people wearing masks

NEC developed the system in response to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MIbmLa via IFTTT

Capitol riots: Has the US legislature been attacked before?

The heart of US democracy has seen violent scenes in the past - from bombs to attempts to burn it down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MDEMKh via IFTTT

Trump’s Twitter endgame: Is it over?

It’s hard to see that Donald Trump now has a future on the social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hRISKq via IFTTT

How a Trump rally turned deadly at the Capitol

A ceremony meant to showcase a peaceful power transfer turns into a dark day. Here are the key moments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pUwNqD via IFTTT

Hong Kong national security law: Activists say arrests confirm worst fears

Activists say their worst fears about the Beijing-imposed national security law have been confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JXnUxi via IFTTT

Capitol siege: Congress resumes election session after deadly riot

Lawmakers meet to certify Joe Biden's election win as officials confirm four deaths at the Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35fAmjc via IFTTT

Game maker Roblox's value rockets seven-fold during pandemic

The online game maker is now pushing ahead with a shares debut after securing fresh funding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3omzhOj via IFTTT

How six brothers - and their lions - terrorised a Libyan town

The Kani brothers presided over a reign of terror in the Libyan town of Tarhuna - now their crimes are being revealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nlq1IP via IFTTT

Central African Republic: A disputed election and a strange rebel alliance

A strange coalition of former enemies has joined forces to oust Central African Republic's newly re-elected leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ngnr6Q via IFTTT

'New York is not dead, but it is on life support'

Has the coronavirus pandemic hurt America's fragile urban revival - or killed it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JVgoTA via IFTTT

Trump blocked from Twitter for 12 hours after appeal to rioters

Twitter says if he does not delete three tweets he will not be allowed back on the platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JV1axU via IFTTT

Millionaire French hotel owner to testify in kidnap trial

Jacqueline Veyrac, 80, will give evidence in France over a botched attempt to kidnap her for ransom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MChTH7 via IFTTT

Streets of Beijing back to life after Covid

The BBC asks people in Beijing whether they think their economy's recovered from the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hRmz7O via IFTTT

Little action at Trump auction for Arctic oil rights

An Alaska state agency emerged as the main bidder at the sale, which was opposed by environmentalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hPXTfV via IFTTT

Merrick Garland: Ex-Supreme Court nominee tapped for attorney general

Judge Merrick Garland, who Barack Obama nominated to the Supreme Court, will be the nation's top lawman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/394Kv3v via IFTTT

Senate debate suspended as protesters enter Capitol

As Trump supporters entered the US Capitol building, politicians halted debate inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35eLzjW via IFTTT

Trump: 'We will never give up, we will never concede'

President Donald Trump spoke to thousands of supporters who'd gathered for the "Save America" rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35gJVhU via IFTTT

Georgia election: Trump voter fraud claims and others fact-checked

President Trump and others have made unsubstantiated claims of fraud in two Senate election run-offs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rXFDpj via IFTTT

Breonna Taylor: Two Louisville officers fired over roles in shooting

The police officer who the FBI said fired the fatal shot is dismissed for breaching policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XhJHmk via IFTTT

Kim Jong-un says North Korea's economic plan failed

It comes after a year of border closures with China and storms that have devastated homes and crops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35d4SdK via IFTTT

Julian Assange loses extradition bail bid

Judge rules he has an incentive to abscond if allowed to leave jail before major appeal hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nlKj4K via IFTTT

Climate change: Alaskan wilderness opens up for oil exploration

The Trump administration pushes ahead with first oil lease sales in an Arctic wildlife refuge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ok6BW3 via IFTTT

White Bengal tiger cub born at Nicaragua zoo

The cub, named Nieves (Snow), is being raised by humans after it was rejected by its mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lly1fA via IFTTT

Eric Jerome Dickey: Best-selling US author dies at 59

He wrote 30 novels about relationships and adventures involving young African American characters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3behFjW via IFTTT

Bird flu: India to cull poultry amid fears of virus

Avian flu was has so far been detected in wild geese, crows and ducks in various parts of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nmophQ via IFTTT

Dr Dre: Rap legend in hospital after brain aneurysm

The hip-hop star and producer says he is "doing great" and "getting excellent care". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rYo4pf via IFTTT

Covid: WHO team investigating virus origins denied entry to China

Visas had not been cleared for team members already en route to probe the origins of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rSaMdX via IFTTT

US Congress set to certify Joe Biden victory amid protests

Donald Trump says he will address supporters protesting against the certification of his defeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35ebmZI via IFTTT

Lai Xiaomin: Criticism of death sentence on former Chinese tycoon

The harsh penalty for a former finance chief is a "major step backwards" says human rights activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oiAdD3 via IFTTT

Can rebel Republicans overturn the election?

Congress is in the spotlight as it meets in a joint session this week to count the electoral votes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/398SA7n via IFTTT

Trump bans Alipay and seven other Chinese apps

The latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bdleqg via IFTTT

Stuck in Taiwan, a Brit spearheads campaign to clean up river

Peter Lowe noticed the problem after getting stuck in Taiwan during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MyIULz via IFTTT

National security law: Mass arrests in Hong Kong 'over primary vote'

Leader Carrie Lam had warned participation in the unofficial primaries could amount to subversion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pWWZkz via IFTTT

Palm cockatoo: Why a unique ‘drumming’ bird is in peril

The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract a mate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hN4BDq via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Dutch shocked to be EU vaccination stragglers

Caution and bureaucracy have made the Dutch last in the EU to start vaccinating against Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35f6wvb via IFTTT

The Lagos Third Mainland Bridge: Six months of traffic woe in Nigeria

Commuters in Nigeria's most populous city have been dealing with the partial closure of a busy link. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38iWNGd via IFTTT

US election 2020: The people who still believe Trump won

A distrust of the electoral process among Trump supporters could have implications for the nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bduriG via IFTTT

A tourist, in Afghanistan?

Conflict has made Afghanistan an unlikely tourist destination, but a blogger is bucking the trend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LswELW via IFTTT

Coronavirus: India to export Covid vaccines 'within weeks'

India, which makes most of the world's vaccines, will begin exporting Covid doses by the end of January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JKuPcU via IFTTT

Naked fugitive rescued from mangroves by Australian fishermen

The man told the fishermen he had been stuck for days over a swamp near Darwin, living off snails. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hIhnmx via IFTTT

FBI found Ghislaine Maxwell using mobile-phone data

Agents were able to pinpoint Ms Maxwell’s exact location, using GPS technology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hI2oZR via IFTTT

Deadly flash floods tear through Bolivia's Sucre city

At least four people were killed and three children and adults are missing, following torrential rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3neCXQD via IFTTT

US doctor forgives $650,000 in medical bills for cancer patients

The Arkansas oncologist said the pandemic had left many of his patients struggling to pay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bbubRg via IFTTT

Tigray crisis: Ethiopia to repair al-Nejashi mosque

The Ethiopian government says it will repair the mosque and a church hit by fighting in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38hZNml via IFTTT

Georgia Senate election: Control of Congress up for grabs

Two runoff votes in the state will decide whether President-elect Joe Biden controls all of Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KT0VnB via IFTTT

Australian advert of man eating bat sandwich investigated

Australia's advertising watchdog says it has received a number of complaints from viewers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n9Vo96 via IFTTT

Covid: Japan's top sumo wrestler infected with coronavirus

Hakuho, the Mongolian-born grand champion, has tested positive for the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pSNz9o via IFTTT

Cyclone Imogen: Downgraded storm brings flood warnings to Queensland

The first cyclone of Australia’s season has been downgraded but continues to cause danger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ohf7F9 via IFTTT

Singapore Covid tracing data available to police

Reversing earlier assurances, officials say tracing data can be used beyond Covid for criminal investigations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hHfB50 via IFTTT

South Korea calls for release of tanker seized by Iran

Iran says it seized the South Korean-flagged tanker and detained its crew over pollution violations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L5J78B via IFTTT

Georgia Senate: Biden and Trump rally voters on eve of poll

The results of Tuesday's Senate races will determine the balance of power in the upper chamber. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MqU0Cg via IFTTT

Georgia Senate: ‘I've never seen this energy before'

All eyes are on the Senate runoff in Georgia, a key race that could help define Biden's presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pHzPOW via IFTTT

Mexican fisherman 'dies after attack on Sea Shepherd conservationists'

Sea Shepherd says the collision happened after it came under attack in the Gulf of California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X7JQZz via IFTTT

Letter from Africa: The promises and pitfalls of 2021

A viral dance hit points the way to positive developments but there are dangers ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LkxVEW via IFTTT

Proud Boys leader 'held for burning Black Lives Matter flag'

Enrique Tarrio was detained as he entered the city ahead of a pro-Trump protest this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JIKTvK via IFTTT

South Korea: Child rapist's release sparks demand for change

The release of a child rapist has South Korea in uproar with calls to toughen legislation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pOv8Tn via IFTTT

Amazon plots a course into the healthcare industry

Amazon has moved into the pharmacy business and analysts see further moves into healthcare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pUYcJb via IFTTT

Republican Lauren Boebert vows to carry handgun to Congress

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert released a video pledging to carry her handgun in Washington DC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3niamd8 via IFTTT

New York transit workers: 'We don't get respect'

A subway conductor and a bus driver in New York share their stories of working during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rUjFDS via IFTTT

6,561 metal flowers: One man's Covid tribute

Geert van der Vossen, a Swedish artist, has created a floral tribute to the country's thousands of coronavirus patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b7HORf via IFTTT

Senator Ted Cruz on Donald Trump: Then and now

Over the years the Texas senator has gone from Trump's biggest foe to one of his most loyal allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3naoXrf via IFTTT

Qatar: Saudi Arabia embargo 'to be lifted'

Kuwait's foreign minister says Saudi Arabia will reopen its borders with Qatar, ending a bitter row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ndA6r6 via IFTTT

Moscow metro hires women drivers after rule changes

It comes after rules banning women from 356 jobs considered "too dangerous" were lifted last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38ZIZ2v via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Kenya reopens schools after nine months

The closure was imposed after the country reported its first case of coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rPY537 via IFTTT

Brexit: Calais traffic slow as new border controls face first test

More than €50m (£45m; $61m) has been spent preparing the French side of the Channel for Brexit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3913EmF via IFTTT

Raffensperger calls Trump 'just plain wrong' after election call

Georgia's top election official says Trump cited "bad data" when he asked him to "find" more votes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3lg9w via IFTTT

Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and Charlie's Angel, dies at 65

The US actress also played Sheena: Queen of the Jungle and had a recurring role on That '70's Show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lmiufi via IFTTT

Outcry as 'bean dad' forces hungry child to open tin can

He boasted online about making his hungry daughter, nine, try to open a can of beans for six hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3opyCLG via IFTTT

Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder extradition to US blocked by UK judge

The Wikileaks founder is wanted in the US over the publication of thousands of classified documents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3900tMg via IFTTT

Coronavirus: French government vows to speed up vaccinations

A week into mass vaccinations France has inoculated fewer than 1,000 - far behind Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pMkoox via IFTTT

Iran resumes enriching uranium to 20% purity at Fordo facility

It is the country's most significant breach yet of its 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3opaNUg via IFTTT

Nóra Quoirin: Coroner records schoolgirl jungle death as 'misadventure'

London schoolgirl Nóra Quoirin, 15, went missing on a family holiday to the Malaysian rainforest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X435mC via IFTTT

Fiat Chrysler and PSA merger faces final hurdle

The deal will create the world's fourth biggest car maker and lead to major savings for the new group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38V7luh via IFTTT

Covaxin: Concern over 'rushed' approval for India Covid jab

The locally-produced Covaxin jab was approved on Sunday before completion of third stage trials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lh46VM via IFTTT

Alarm as South Korea sees more deaths than births

This has raised fresh alarm in a country which already has the world's lowest birth rate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pLcXy6 via IFTTT

Death toll rises to 100 after attacks on Niger villages

The government said suspected jihadists ambushed the two villages near Niger's border with Mali. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/356tg0B via IFTTT

On patrol: Night vision in DR Congo

Photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham goes out with UN peacekeepers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LiB488 via IFTTT

Why I'm feeling hopeful about the environment in 2021

The BBC's Tom Heap explores exciting emissions-saving ideas that could help save the planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MmPYLa via IFTTT

Covid exercise: 'I'll never go back to the gym again'

An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xa6NuQ via IFTTT

The K-pop inspired band that challenged gender norms in Kazakhstan

With their long hair, earrings and guyliner, Ninety One challenged gender norms and angered many. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rStVw2 via IFTTT

Covid-19: Are pandemics the new normal?

After Covid-19 should we expect more pandemics in the future? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b5j1gA via IFTTT

Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world

As 2020 ended, Jeff Bezos's wealth was estimated to be more than $185bn (£135bn), after he made tens of billions during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iG1qgS via IFTTT

India coronavirus: The mums who became pandemic chefs

India's grinding coronavirus lockdown saw many home cooks turn into chefs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6O9A2 via IFTTT

Nancy Pelosi: How she rose to the top - and stayed there

The Speaker of the House enters her ninth decade playing a key role in advancing Biden's agenda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3on3JI9 via IFTTT

US election: Trump tells Georgia election official to 'find' votes to overturn Biden win

The US president pressures Brad Raffensperger in an audio recording released by the Washington Post. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Li9jfW via IFTTT

Pakistan coal miners kidnapped and killed in IS attack

The miners, who were members of a minority Shia community, were kidnapped by militants and killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/355MUK9 via IFTTT

Man rescued from submerged vehicle in Peru

Flash floods caused extensive damage across the city of Arequipa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o9o6bq via IFTTT

Central African Republic rebels seize Bangassou, says UN

Bangassou is the latest city to be taken by rebels, the UN says, over allegations of election fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hB4sTo via IFTTT

Covid: Sweden official defends Christmas trip to Canary Islands

Dan Eliasson, head of the civil contingencies agency, flew to the Canary Islands to see his daughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oncnpG via IFTTT

Edinburgh's giant pandas may 'return to China' over Covid losses

Lockdown losses mean renewing the 10-year contract to lease Yang Guang and Tian Tian may be unaffordable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/386O2yX via IFTTT

Sahel conflict: Two French soldiers killed in Mali

It brings the number of French troops killed in the Sahel conflict against Islamist militants to 50. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b0SLEc via IFTTT

Policeman buys family food instead of arresting them for shoplifting

The officer paid for the needy women's food instead of charging them for shoplifting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hECzK6 via IFTTT

Ryan Garcia stops Luke Campbell after surviving knockdown in Dallas

Mexican-American Ryan Garcia gets up from the canvas to stop Britain's Luke Campbell with a body shot in Dallas, Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b10jXo via IFTTT

Coronavirus: India approves vaccines from Bharat Biotech and Oxford/AstraZeneca

It aims to inoculate some 300m people this year in one of the world's largest vaccination campaigns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGR0x9 via IFTTT

Veteran US broadcaster Larry King 'hospitalised with Covid'

The 87-year-old reporter has been in a Los Angeles hospital for over a week, US media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nb3SNf via IFTTT

Racism in ballet: Black dancer's 'humiliation' at racist comments

Chloé Lopes Gomes says she faced humiliating racial harassment while being a ballet dancer in Berlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38680tt via IFTTT

Covid-19: Impact on Israel

The BBC's Tom Bateman spent 2020 following the lives of Israelis affected by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hAnlWz via IFTTT

Covid: How the war on the virus attacked freedom in Asia

Lockdowns and harsh laws meant to fight the virus have also seen governments quash dissent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38U92bd via IFTTT

Viewpoint: Why Ethiopia and Sudan have fallen out over al-Fashaga

A border dispute has led to armed clashes, deepening fears about insecurity in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pIzhrV via IFTTT

‘My husband’s ashes are still unscattered, but we're doing OK’

Sophie Townsend lost her husband - and father of her children - to cancer. But in time their lives returned to an even(ish) keel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hE9Epx via IFTTT

Covid-19: How will the pandemic affect global health in 2021?

From Covid-19 to measles, Smitha Mundasad looks at the health issues facing the world this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3naqSMc via IFTTT

Suspected Islamists kill 'at least 56 people' in Niger attacks

The government said soldiers had been sent to protect the area, close to Niger's border with Mali. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pN2KBh via IFTTT

Senators in final bid to derail certification of Biden's victory

Ted Cruz and 10 others say they want a commission to investigate unsubstantiated fraud allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o3Nak9 via IFTTT

Pierre Cardin: French fashion designer buried in Paris

The renowned designer was buried in a private ceremony at Paris's Montmartre Cemetery on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBCred via IFTTT

Boat carrying 20 people goes missing between Bahamas and Florida

The US Coast Guard says it has suspended its search after covering 17,000 square miles of sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38YDIs9 via IFTTT

Mauricio Pochettino is back - but why has he chosen Paris St-Germain?

Thirteen months after leaving Tottenham, Mauricio Pochettino is back in football. Guillem Ballague looks at why he has taken on the challenge at PSG. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n8JpZB via IFTTT

Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time

The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X5bs1q via IFTTT

Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algeria leader cleared of charges

Said Bouteflika was accused of conspiracy against the state after his brother, the president, was ousted from office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/350sW3q via IFTTT

Norway landslide: Second body found as rescuers search Gjerdrum site

Eight people are still missing following the landslide that destroyed homes in the village of Ask. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3878Vdd via IFTTT

Paris St-Germain: Mauricio Pochettino replaces Thomas Tuchel as head coach

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is named Paris St-Germain boss following Thomas Tuchel's sacking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n670dd via IFTTT

Plane crash deaths rise in 2020 despite Covid pandemic

Some 299 people died in commercial plane crashes last year, rising from 257 casualties in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pKhDEu via IFTTT

NFL's Johnson on aim to make oceans clean

Cleveland Browns' D'Ernest Johnson says "we need to do a better job at making our oceans clean" as he explains why he is using his shoes to spread awareness of ocean conservation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nbIg37 via IFTTT

Sourav Ganguly: Former India captain stable after cardiac arrest

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is in a stable condition after having a "mild cardiac arrest" on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LifVLC via IFTTT

Australia v India: Five touring players in isolation after restaurant visit

Five India players are isolating as a precaution after a video shows them eating indoors at a restaurant in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38SWcdh via IFTTT

Campbell v Garcia: Instagram fame, Ferraris, Canelo and the gritty win that's missing

Ryan Garcia has been picked out as the most marketable athlete in boxing but what must the Instagram hit do to win over doubters? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KWYMqG via IFTTT

Illegal French New Year rave shut down

Police say they clashed with attendees while attempting to break up the event in Brittany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LgxWtn via IFTTT

Australian surfer Mikey Wright rescues woman from Hawaii waves

Mikey Wright told the BBC rescuing a woman from 'sharp rocks and waves' on a beach in Hawaii. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hEiALI via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Israel leads vaccine race with 1m given jab

With 12% of the population inoculated, Israel has the highest vaccination rate in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxmi9O via IFTTT

US election: Legal bid to get Pence to overturn results rejected

A last-ditch attempt to overturn the result is overturned, days before the White House changes hands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X0BcvR via IFTTT

France: More than 2,500 attend illegal New Year rave

The event, held in a warehouse in a village in Brittany, started on Thursday and is still going on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lh2Ce0 via IFTTT

Lisa Montgomery: Court gives execution date go-ahead

A court has ruled that Lisa Montgomery can be executed on 12 January, despite appeals from lawyers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b0N896 via IFTTT

South Korea's 96-year-old pianist hopes to keep playing

South Korea's Jegal Sam still practices everyday, just in case he is asked to perform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/387ZbQ9 via IFTTT

Covid-19 pandemic: Tracking the global coronavirus outbreak

Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vkUT6Z via IFTTT

Five ways to reduce your carbon footprint

Climate activists explain how individuals can help reduce their carbon emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n78vaU via IFTTT

Meet India's lower-caste Hindu priest

For centuries, priests came only from the highest caste. But Marichamy is part of a push for change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rN460s via IFTTT

Iran nuclear crisis: Tehran to enrich uranium to 20%, UN says

The move would be Tehran's most serious breach of an international nuclear deal yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQAkqY via IFTTT

US Congress overrides Trump defence spending bill veto

This is the first time this has happened in his presidency, just days before he leaves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WZoJbx via IFTTT

New era as UK completes separation from EU

Boris Johnson celebrates the "freedom in our hands" as the long Brexit process comes to a conclusion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X13O8c via IFTTT

Afghanistan violence: Bismillah Aimaq is fifth journalist to die

Local radio editor-in-chief Bismillah Aimaq had survived at least one prior assassination attempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rJ4WeP via IFTTT

Hundreds of dead birds cover Rome street

A man has filmed hundreds of birds found dead on a Rome street soon after firework displays in the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mf32Cf via IFTTT

First Minneapolis police death since George Floyd captured on bodycam

Footage is released of the first police-involved death in the US city since George Floyd's in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KTtyAL via IFTTT

Omar Elabdellaoui: Norway star hurt by firework on New Year's Eve

Omar Elabdellaoui, who plays for Turkish club Galatasaray, suffers burns and is taken to hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MeJBcL via IFTTT

Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, Japan's PM says

Japan's prime minister says the delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead this summer despite concern over rising coronavirus cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rKmVBt via IFTTT

Norway landslide: Swedes join search for 10 missing in Ask ravine

A risky ground search is starting for 10 missing after a landslide swept homes into a chasm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MgpOts via IFTTT

Wall Street to kick out three Chinese telecom firms

The New York Stock Exchange will delist the Chinese companies based on claimed links with the military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X2GQgN via IFTTT

US politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?

A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34XrnmC via IFTTT

Brexit: 'We welcomed the trade deal like a Christmas present'

Europeans in the UK, and British people around Europe, explain what Brexit will mean for them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3858jVm via IFTTT

India's love affair with classic British motorbikes

BSA, Norton and Royal Enfield are all owned by Indian firms who want to kickstart the brands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aV4mog via IFTTT

Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change

This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/382ZTOi via IFTTT

Australia-China row: 'I'm Australian - why do I need to prove my loyalty?'

Many Chinese-Australians fear a "new McCarthyism" as Australia's values are tested by its China row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxtS48 via IFTTT

Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rMs4cb via IFTTT

Moscow train carriage helps rehome stray pets

The Tails and Paws train features posters of dozens of animals in need of a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3C90Q via IFTTT

MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49