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Thailand pollution crisis: The city where face masks sell out

Thailand pollution crisis: The city where face masks sell out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Schools are closed and the government's deploying drones to deal with the problem. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 12:18PM

Darren Weir: Australian trainer in welfare scandal charged by stewards

Darren Weir: Australian trainer in welfare scandal charged by stewards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Leading trainer Darren Weir and two other men are charged by stewards in the Australian horse racing corruption and welfare scandal. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 11:15AM

Brexit: Third of UK businesses considering move abroad - survey

Brexit: Third of UK businesses considering move abroad - survey https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An Institute of Directors survey finds 29% of businesses are considering moving abroad after Brexit. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 08:34AM

Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala joins Barcelona women on loan

Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala joins Barcelona women on loan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nigeria forward Asisat Oshola signs for Barcelona women in Spain on loan from Chinese league champions Dalian Quanjian. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 12:31AM

Japan investigates alleged uranium online auction

Japan investigates alleged uranium online auction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police are questioning both the seller and several bidders about the unlikely online offer. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 09:00AM

Australian air strike may have killed Iraqi civilians, officials say

Australian air strike may have killed Iraqi civilians, officials say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Officials say they cannot determine whether the nation's forces killed up to 18 civilians in 2017. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 06:37AM

Sierra Leone has a national cleaning day once a month

Sierra Leone has a national cleaning day once a month https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A new campaign introduced by the country's president, has called on people to get out on the streets and clean. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 05:24AM

US envoy Stephen Biegun reveals North Korea nuclear pledge

US envoy Stephen Biegun reveals North Korea nuclear pledge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J North Korea has pledged to destroy all its nuclear enrichment facilities, Stephen Biegun reveals. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 05:01AM

South Korea sex abuse scandal: 'My skating coach kissed and touched me'

South Korea sex abuse scandal: 'My skating coach kissed and touched me' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A South Korean athlete who was physically and sexually abused by her coach tells her story to the BBC. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 05:04AM

Esha Gupta: Has Instagram exposed everyday racism in India?

Esha Gupta: Has Instagram exposed everyday racism in India? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bollywood actress Esha Gupta found herself at the centre of a storm over racism after posting a Whatsapp chat. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 05:07AM

China pledges 'tremendous' US soy purchases

China pledges 'tremendous' US soy purchases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J US President Donald Trump celebrated the promise at the conclusion of a round of trade talks. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 02:49AM

Cameroon opposition leader Maurice Kamto 'charged with insurrection'

Cameroon opposition leader Maurice Kamto 'charged with insurrection' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Maurice Kamto's party has held protests saying he is the rightful winner of last October's election. Author -- February 01, 2019 at 01:22AM

Canadian tourist rape: Paris police jailed for seven years

Canadian tourist rape: Paris police jailed for seven years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two officers are convicted of carrying out the attack at a Paris police headquarters. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 11:13PM

UK, France and Germany create payments system to trade with Iran

UK, France and Germany create payments system to trade with Iran https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK, Germany and France create a payment system to allow trade with Iran without breaching US sanctions. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 09:10PM

Russian hackers 'stole Mueller inquiry evidence'

Russian hackers 'stole Mueller inquiry evidence' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hackers are trying to discredit the inquiry into alleged Russian interference in US politics, prosecutors say. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 07:40PM

Brexit: Unilever stockpiles Ben & Jerry's and Magnum ice creams

Brexit: Unilever stockpiles Ben & Jerry's and Magnum ice creams https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Unilever says it is holding extra inventory of the ice cream bars in case of supply chain disruption. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 07:51PM

Horse trainer questioned in scandal

Horse trainer questioned in scandal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Leading trainer Darren Weir and two other men are questioned by stewards in the Australian horse racing corruption and welfare scandal. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 08:53PM

Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row

Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:06AM

Wilfried Zaha: FA charge Crystal Palace forward with improper conduct

Wilfried Zaha: FA charge Crystal Palace forward with improper conduct https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his side's 1-1 draw at Southampton. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 09:17PM

Rochdale rapist who fled the UK arrested in Pakistan

Rochdale rapist who fled the UK arrested in Pakistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Choudhry Ikhalaq Hussain was convicted in 2016 of raping and sexually abusing a child in Rochdale. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 07:52PM

Sudan's Omar al-Bashir mocks 'WhatsApp protesters'

Sudan's Omar al-Bashir mocks 'WhatsApp protesters' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The president warns regime change cannot be done through social media, as mass protests continue. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 07:38PM

Behrouz Boochani: Refugee who wrote book with WhatsApp wins top prize

Behrouz Boochani: Refugee who wrote book with WhatsApp wins top prize https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Behrouz Boochani sent messages to his translator from an Australian offshore detention centre. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 07:12PM

Papy Djilobodji: Six-match ban for ex-Sunderland defender after breaking opponent's nose

Papy Djilobodji: Six-match ban for ex-Sunderland defender after breaking opponent's nose https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Sunderland defender Papy Djilobodji is handed a six-match ban after breaking an opponent's nose by kicking him in the face. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 07:10PM

Idrissa Gueye: Everton say midfielder will not join Paris St-Germain

Idrissa Gueye: Everton say midfielder will not join Paris St-Germain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Everton say Idrissa Gueye will not leave for Paris St-Germain before Thursday's transfer window shuts after rejecting a £21.5m bid for the player. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 06:41PM

Pele: Nottingham Forest sign Monaco midfielder on loan

Pele: Nottingham Forest sign Monaco midfielder on loan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Championship side Nottingham Forest sign Monaco midfielder Pele on loan until the end of the season. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 03:14PM

Uber services suspended in Barcelona

Uber services suspended in Barcelona https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The ride-hailing firm says new restrictions imposed by the Catalan government are to blame. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 06:57PM

India Love Commandos head arrested after couples report abuse

India Love Commandos head arrested after couples report abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sanjoy Sachdev was arrested after couples in his shelter accused him of abuse and extortion. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:38PM

Brexit: Why Dutch fear no deal will leave onions to rot

Brexit: Why Dutch fear no deal will leave onions to rot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Netherlands' largest onion producer fears Brexit could leave her produce stuck in transit. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:03PM

Belgium climate protests: Children skip school to demonstrate

Belgium climate protests: Children skip school to demonstrate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands skip school to join a march demanding tougher action against climate change. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:15PM

Brexit: 'Extra time' may be needed, says Jeremy Hunt

Brexit: 'Extra time' may be needed, says Jeremy Hunt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jeremy Hunt says there may be a delay, as Parliament's February recess looks set to be cancelled. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:12PM

India job data spells trouble for Narendra Modi

India job data spells trouble for Narendra Modi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The unemployment rate is the highest it has been since the 1970s, according to a jobs report. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 04:17PM

Sweden-Finland link to Polish beef in EU-wide scare

Sweden-Finland link to Polish beef in EU-wide scare https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sweden and Finland investigate meat from a Polish abattoir found to have handled sick cows. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 04:37PM

Gilet jaunes: France to ban masks at protests amid unrest

Gilet jaunes: France to ban masks at protests amid unrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After months of protests, France will prohibit face coverings and even specific people from rallies. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 04:22PM

Sultan Abdullah crowned Malaysia's new king

Sultan Abdullah crowned Malaysia's new king https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah is sworn in as Malaysia's new king after a surprise abdication. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 03:58PM

US firms seek changes to UK standards on beef and drugs

US firms seek changes to UK standards on beef and drugs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J US trade lobby groups urge the UK to change standards closer to their own for a post-Brexit trade deal. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 05:50PM

Cameroon clubs drop their case against Caf over 2019 hosting

Cameroon clubs drop their case against Caf over 2019 hosting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Amateur clubs in Cameroon drop their case against the Confederation of African Football at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the hosting of the 2019 Nations Cup. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 03:43PM

The Ugandan artist fighting HIV with a crown

The Ugandan artist fighting HIV with a crown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Creating artworks from ARV bottles and old pills to encourage Ugandans to take their medicine. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 03:21PM

Italy in recession as eurozone sluggish

Italy in recession as eurozone sluggish https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Italy sees two quarters of negative growth as the eurozone expands by just 0.2% in the fourth quarter. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 03:18PM

Cameroon's Gaelle Enganamouit makes Spain switch

Cameroon's Gaelle Enganamouit makes Spain switch https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cameroon forward Gaelle Enganamouit moves to struggling Spanish club Malaga from Norwegian side Avaldsnes IL. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 02:46PM

Confederation Cup holders Raja Casablanca appoint Patrice Carteron

Confederation Cup holders Raja Casablanca appoint Patrice Carteron https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Morocco's Confederation Cup holders Raja Casablanca name former Mali, TP Mazembe and Al Ahly coach Patrice Carteron. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 02:10PM

Amrullah Saleh: Pakistan will not 'subdue' us

Amrullah Saleh: Pakistan will not 'subdue' us https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Afghanistan vice-presidential candidate Amrullah Saleh on his country's relations with Pakistan. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 09:19PM

Mane strike can't win it for Liverpool

Mane strike can't win it for Liverpool https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes snow on the Anfield pitch contributed to a frustrating night as his side was held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:07AM

Southampton 1-1 Crystal Palace: Roy Hodgson says he 'can't condone' Wilfried Zaha's reaction

Southampton 1-1 Crystal Palace: Roy Hodgson says he 'can't condone' Wilfried Zaha's reaction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says he "can't condone" the reaction that earned Wilfried Zaha his second yellow card against Southampton. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 04:53AM

China factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise

China factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 07:53AM

UK car investment slumps on Brexit 'red alert'

UK car investment slumps on Brexit 'red alert' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK industry's trade body warns of "permanent devastation" if Britain leaves the EU without a deal. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:04AM

Foxconn reconsiders Wisconsin factory

Foxconn reconsiders Wisconsin factory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Donald Trump had hailed Foxconn's investment as the start of a manufacturing revival. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 12:41AM

The city with no homeless on its streets

The city with no homeless on its streets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J What can UK cities learn from Finland, where the number of rough sleepers has fallen dramatically? Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:09AM

Haidilao: Robots staff China's top hotpot chain

Haidilao: Robots staff China's top hotpot chain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Robot waiters and chefs form the future of hotpot chain Haidilao. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:21AM

Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail

Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:12AM

Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row

Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:06AM

The Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles

The Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:09AM

Why Dutch fear Brexit no deal will leave onions to rot

Why Dutch fear Brexit no deal will leave onions to rot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 05:01AM

Emiliano Sala: Missing Cardiff striker's former club Nantes pay tribute

Emiliano Sala: Missing Cardiff striker's former club Nantes pay tribute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nantes pay tribute to former striker Emiliano Sala in their Ligue 1 clash with Saint Etienne. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 02:14AM

Brussels Jewish Museum attack: Fake gun left for lawyer

Brussels Jewish Museum attack: Fake gun left for lawyer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Burglars target a lawyer for a victim of the Brussels Jewish Museum attack, leaving a replica rifle. Author -- January 31, 2019 at 12:44AM

The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia

The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Six athletes claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus games ended Author -- January 31, 2019 at 12:09AM

Corsica gunfire: Bastia attack leaves one dead and several hurt

Corsica gunfire: Bastia attack leaves one dead and several hurt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police surround a suspect in a building, after one person is killed and several are wounded. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 10:28PM

Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues

Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 10:02PM

Migrant crisis: UN says six die every day in Mediterranean crossings

Migrant crisis: UN says six die every day in Mediterranean crossings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J For every 14 migrants who cross the Mediterranean Sea, one dies, a UN report has found. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:29PM

Brexit: Backstop is 'part and parcel' of the deal, says Michel Barnier

Brexit: Backstop is 'part and parcel' of the deal, says Michel Barnier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The EU's chief negotiator says the backstop will not be renegotiated, despite the UK's request. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 09:05PM

Ahmed Hussein-Suale murder: Ghana MP defends unmasking reporter

Ahmed Hussein-Suale murder: Ghana MP defends unmasking reporter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kennedy Agyapong tells the BBC he regrets journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s death, but has a clear conscious. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 09:03PM

DJI pledges painful action to tackle corruption

DJI pledges painful action to tackle corruption https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The world's bestselling drone-maker says it must tackle cases of employee theft. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 07:49PM

Ivorian MP Alain Lobognan jailed for 'fake news' tweet

Ivorian MP Alain Lobognan jailed for 'fake news' tweet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The prosecutor said that by spreading misinformation the politician had incited violent clashes. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 08:04PM

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Bangkok: Toxic smog shuts schools in Thailand

Bangkok: Toxic smog shuts schools in Thailand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than 400 schools are shut in Bangkok as the Thai capital battles an air pollution crisis. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:47PM

Emiliano Sala: Cushions 'from missing plane' found

Emiliano Sala: Cushions 'from missing plane' found https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An area off the coast of France has now been identified for an underwater search to take place. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 07:27PM

Leo Varadkar leaked Brexit conversation says Dominic Raab

Leo Varadkar leaked Brexit conversation says Dominic Raab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dominic Raab says that a conversation he had with Simon Coveney was leaked and misrepresented. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 06:16PM

Cardiff City want Monaco defender Almamy Toure

Cardiff City want Monaco defender Almamy Toure https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cardiff City are targeting a deal for Monaco defender Almamy Toure ahead of the 31 January transfer deadline. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:47PM

Russian lawmaker detained in parliament for 2010 murders

Russian lawmaker detained in parliament for 2010 murders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Rauf Arashukov was arrested in the middle of a parliamentary session, Russian state media report. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:46PM

Brexit: Firms may speed up no-deal plans, says CBI

Brexit: Firms may speed up no-deal plans, says CBI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Latest twist feels like a "throw of the dice" and does nothing to take no-deal off the table, says the CBI. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 04:52PM

Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest

Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The ex-Nissan chairman says some executives were opposed to his plans for the Japanese carmaker. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 02:32PM

Neymar: PSG forward out of Manchester United Champions League tie with broken metatarsal

Neymar: PSG forward out of Manchester United Champions League tie with broken metatarsal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J PSG forward Neymar will be out for 10 weeks with a broken metatarsal - he will miss both legs of the club's Champions League tie against Manchester United. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:01PM

Abortion law: Sarah Ewart begins NI challenge

Abortion law: Sarah Ewart begins NI challenge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sarah Ewart is trying to change the law with a case based on her personal experience of abortion. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:51PM

AC Milan 2-0 Napoli: Piatek double sends Milan through

AC Milan 2-0 Napoli: Piatek double sends Milan through https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Krzysztof Piatek scores twice on his first start as AC Milan beat Napoli to reach the Coppa Italia semi-finals. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 03:20AM

Nazi SS man investigated for incitement over Ascq massacre

Nazi SS man investigated for incitement over Ascq massacre https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Karl Münter was convicted in absentia over a massacre in France, and now lives in northern Germany. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:24PM

Brexit: European papers lose patience with UK backstop move

Brexit: European papers lose patience with UK backstop move https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Newspapers across Europe examine the latest Brexit twist and weigh up likely consequences for the EU. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 04:00PM

Migrant crisis: UN says six die every day in Mediterranean crossings

Migrant crisis: UN says six die every day in Mediterranean crossings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J For every 14 migrants who cross the Mediterranean Sea, one dies, a UN report has found. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 04:36PM

Stars urge BBC to ask for Eurovision to be moved out of Israel

Stars urge BBC to ask for Eurovision to be moved out of Israel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Peter Gabriel and Wolf Alice are among 50 artists calling for Israel to be stripped of the contest. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 03:29PM

Unified African transfer window: Could it work?

Unified African transfer window: Could it work? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some figures within African football have called for a unified window across the continent. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 03:24PM

Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest

Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The ex-Nissan chairman says some executives were opposed to his plans for the Japanese carmaker. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 02:00PM

Sol Bamba: Cardiff players 'afraid to fly' after Emiliano Sala's plane vanished

Sol Bamba: Cardiff players 'afraid to fly' after Emiliano Sala's plane vanished https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Defender Sol Bamba says some Cardiff City players were afraid to fly following the disappearance of record signing Emiliano Sala. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:01AM

India's singing, beatboxing policeman wins hearts

India's singing, beatboxing policeman wins hearts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Delhi traffic policeman Vikas Singh has become a viral video star in India. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 01:00PM

Mother and four children murdered in India 'witch hunt'

Mother and four children murdered in India 'witch hunt' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indian police have arrested six people involved in the crime but are searching for more suspects. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 12:34PM

Hakeem Al-Araibi: Bahraini footballer's wife pleads for his release

Hakeem Al-Araibi: Bahraini footballer's wife pleads for his release https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hakeem Al-Araibi is likely to be killed in Bahrain if forced there from Thailand, his wife says. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 12:41PM

Kevin and Julia Garratt on their experience as detainees in China

Kevin and Julia Garratt on their experience as detainees in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Canadian missionaries were arrested in 2014 and accused of espionage. Here is their story. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 03:54AM

Ivory Coast agree to host the Nations Cup in 2023

Ivory Coast agree to host the Nations Cup in 2023 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ivory Coast will stage the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023, allowing CAF to give 2021 to Cameroon. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 10:34AM

Little blue penguins stolen from nest with crowbar in NZ

Little blue penguins stolen from nest with crowbar in NZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thieves are believed to have used a crowbar to hook the birds out of the nest by their necks. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 09:12AM

Darren Weir: Australian police raid top horse trainer's stables

Darren Weir: Australian police raid top horse trainer's stables https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The raids at Darren Weir's stables end in three arrests over allegations of racing industry fraud. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 08:14AM

UK PM set for further talks with EU leaders

UK PM set for further talks with EU leaders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J MPs have backed seeking "alternative arrangements" to replace the backstop in the PM's Brexit plan. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 07:24AM

Kelsy Karter: Singer gets 'shocking' Harry Styles tattoo on her cheek

Kelsy Karter: Singer gets 'shocking' Harry Styles tattoo on her cheek https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Singer Kelsy Karter has received a mixed reaction online after getting Harry's face tattooed in her cheek. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 08:41PM

Holocaust: How a US TV series changed Germany

Holocaust: How a US TV series changed Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A US TV drama made the horrors of Nazi genocide real for millions of Germans in 1979. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 06:42AM

Will the US and China finally agree a trade deal?

Will the US and China finally agree a trade deal? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Top trade officials from both countries are meeting to try and defuse an escalating tariff war. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:05AM

Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over

Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dutch patients with dementia who want euthanasia are less likely to get it if their disease is advanced - so many request it very early. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:31AM

Getting boats to children who have to swim to school

Getting boats to children who have to swim to school https://ift.tt/eA8V8J When getting to school means swimming through dangerous waters a single boat can make a difference. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:26AM

North Korea nuclear: US intelligence report says regime to keep weapons

North Korea nuclear: US intelligence report says regime to keep weapons https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A US intelligence report to the Senate goes against Trump administration hopes of progress. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 05:14AM

Brexit amendments: A good day for May?

Brexit amendments: A good day for May? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J MPs have voted on amendments to Theresa May's Brexit plan. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 04:47AM

Brexit: May 'to seek changes to EU withdrawal agreement'

Brexit: May 'to seek changes to EU withdrawal agreement' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J PM Theresa May says MPs have made it clear they want an alternative to the Irish backstop. Author -- January 30, 2019 at 02:03AM

Briton survives razor-blade attack in Somali jail

Briton survives razor-blade attack in Somali jail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Suspected jihadists at Mogadishu Central Prison were behind the attack on the security firm employee. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 11:57PM

Divorce referendum: Ireland to vote on separation restrictions

Divorce referendum: Ireland to vote on separation restrictions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The poll would ask voters whether to scrap a constitutional restriction on the granting of divorce. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 08:40PM

Post Offices run out of Irish passport forms

Post Offices run out of Irish passport forms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fears about Brexit have seen "huge demand" for Irish passports in Northern Ireland, officials say. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 10:52PM

Benfica Women: Won 14, scored 257, conceded 0, Eagles rack up record 32-0 win

Benfica Women: Won 14, scored 257, conceded 0, Eagles rack up record 32-0 win https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Benfica Women rack up a 32-0 win to make it 257 goals scored in the league this season and none conceded after 14 games. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 06:18PM

Speedboat death: No quick extradition of Jack Shepherd

Speedboat death: No quick extradition of Jack Shepherd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jack Shepherd's lawyer says the charge he was convicted of in the UK does not apply in Georgian law. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 09:53PM

Kruger National Park electrocution kills six big animals

Kruger National Park electrocution kills six big animals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Six are killed as severe storms bring down as electricity cable in the Kruger National Park. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 11:01PM

Sudan protests: Authorities order release of all detainees

Sudan protests: Authorities order release of all detainees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than 1,000 people have been held over protests against President Omar al-Bashir's government. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 09:42PM

Belgium children face DNA tests amid DR Congo kidnap fears

Belgium children face DNA tests amid DR Congo kidnap fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Children were adopted from an African orphanage and sent to Belgium but their parents may still be alive. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 07:04PM

Belgium children face DNA tests amid DR Congo kidnap fears

Belgium children face DNA tests amid DR Congo kidnap fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Children were adopted from an African orphanage and sent to Belgium but their parents may still be alive. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 07:04PM

Europe changes gear over speed limits on country roads

Europe changes gear over speed limits on country roads https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Spain is the latest EU country to change speed limits for drivers, but the issue is hotly debated. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 06:58PM

George Fernandes: The man who threw out Coca-Cola and IBM from India

George Fernandes: The man who threw out Coca-Cola and IBM from India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Veteran socialist George Fernandes, who has died at 88, was an anti-nuclear campaigner who became India's defence minister. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 05:20PM

Zimbabwe women urged to report rape by soldiers

Zimbabwe women urged to report rape by soldiers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some women allege they were raped by soldiers during the night raids to suppress recent protests. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 06:15PM

Africa Cup of Nations: Comoros lodge Cameroon complaint

Africa Cup of Nations: Comoros lodge Cameroon complaint https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Comoros Football Federation lodges a case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over Cameroon's participation at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 05:24PM

Ivory Coast's Ghislain Konan in battle for Nations Cup fitness

Ivory Coast's Ghislain Konan in battle for Nations Cup fitness https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ivory Coast defender Ghislain Konan faces a battle to be fit for the Africa Cup of Nations finals after picking up an injury with his French club Reims. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 03:10PM

Asia Bibi blasphemy acquittal upheld by Pakistan court

Asia Bibi blasphemy acquittal upheld by Pakistan court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Asia Bibi spent eight years on death row before her conviction was overturned, sparking protests. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 03:00PM

Brexit: Defence staff could be redeployed in no-deal scenario

Brexit: Defence staff could be redeployed in no-deal scenario https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A memo seen by the BBC seeks volunteers to help the government cope in a no-deal Brexit scenario. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 07:12AM

Jose Mourinho: An analogue manager in a digital world? Guillem Balague column

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What time will Brexit votes be? What are MPs voting on?

What time will Brexit votes be? What are MPs voting on? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J MPs will head to the Commons later today hoping to change the direction of Brexit - here is how they plan to do it. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 01:17PM

Brexit: MPs preparing to vote on amendments to PM's deal

Brexit: MPs preparing to vote on amendments to PM's deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The proposed changes to Theresa May's deal could shape the next stage of negotiations with the EU. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 02:06PM

Norwegian Air seeks cash injection

Norwegian Air seeks cash injection https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The budget airline's shares sink 16% as it plans to raise extra money to improve its finances. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 01:58PM

Huawei: Will US charges sink the Chinese tech company?

Huawei: Will US charges sink the Chinese tech company? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against Huawei - will this sink the Chinese telecoms giant? Author -- January 29, 2019 at 12:04PM

Pitt Rivers: The museum that's returning the dead

Pitt Rivers: The museum that's returning the dead https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Can a museum justify keeping human remains that were plundered by Victorian adventurers? Author -- January 29, 2019 at 05:40AM

Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 10:43AM

Elderly women die in Malaysian food coupons stampede

Elderly women die in Malaysian food coupons stampede https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than a thousand people showed up to an event offering just 200 coupons to elderly people. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 09:52AM

Amy Shark: Stowaways found on singer's bus near UK border

Amy Shark: Stowaways found on singer's bus near UK border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Amy Shark says the discovery ahead of her UK tour was "scary" and "heartbreaking". Author -- January 29, 2019 at 09:25AM

Kumbh Mela: How to find someone lost at the world's biggest gathering

Kumbh Mela: How to find someone lost at the world's biggest gathering https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands get lost at India's Kumbh Mela festival. Luckily, volunteers are on hand to reunite friends and families. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 06:59AM

Hakeem al-Araibi campaigners say Bahraini footballer's case is urgent

Hakeem al-Araibi campaigners say Bahraini footballer's case is urgent https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The case of Bahraini footballer Hakeem al-Araibi "has become an absolute emergency" according to campaigners. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 03:28AM

Trade war: Firms look to new factories as tariffs bite

Trade war: Firms look to new factories as tariffs bite https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Industrial PC maker Advantech is one firm that plans to shift production out of China to combat the trade war. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 05:02AM

A photographer's Trans-Siberian World Cup journey

A photographer's Trans-Siberian World Cup journey https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A look back at photojournalist Peter Dench's journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway during the World Cup in Russia 2018. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 06:24AM

Nigerian Boko Haram militants are being given a chance to re-integrate into society.

Nigerian Boko Haram militants are being given a chance to re-integrate into society. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A de-radicalisation scheme in Nigeria is helping former Boko Haram militants rejoin society. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 05:50AM

‘Welcome to my high-fashion, trash shopping mall’

‘Welcome to my high-fashion, trash shopping mall’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Anna Bergstrom runs a shopping mall in Sweden where everything for sale is recycled. Her goal is to make sustainable shopping fashionable. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 05:36AM

US charges China's Huawei with fraud

US charges China's Huawei with fraud https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Among the charges are accusations of fraud, obstruction of justice and theft of technology. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 02:47AM

Brexit: High risk of UK 'crashing out' of EU

Brexit: High risk of UK 'crashing out' of EU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The EU's deputy chief negotiator Sabine Weyand says the risk of a UK 'crash out' is high. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 12:56AM

Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach

Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, the health ministry says. Author -- January 29, 2019 at 12:14AM

Kalusha Bwalya: Zambian legend's ban reduced on appeal by Fifa

Kalusha Bwalya: Zambian legend's ban reduced on appeal by Fifa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Football's world body Fifa says Zambia's former African Footballer of the Year, Kalusha Bwalya, has had his two-year ban from all football reduced on appeal. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 11:29PM

Emiliano Sala's family view search area off Guernsey

Emiliano Sala's family view search area off Guernsey https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than £290,000 has been raised to fund a private search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 10:27PM

Sir Nick Clegg reacts to Instagram self-harm images

Sir Nick Clegg reacts to Instagram self-harm images https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Facebook's global affairs chief says firm has helped prevent people from taking their own lives. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 06:52PM

Poland alarmed by sick cow slaughter at meat plant

Poland alarmed by sick cow slaughter at meat plant https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Vets and police respond to shocking undercover film of sick cattle at a Polish abattoir. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 10:48PM

Russia art theft: Thief steals painting in front of gallery goers

Russia art theft: Thief steals painting in front of gallery goers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A thief steals a painting from a busy gallery in Moscow. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 10:21PM

Armed gang free prisoner in south-eastern France

Armed gang free prisoner in south-eastern France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The gunmen knock a guard to ground to release the inmate, who was to face a judge for armed robbery. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 09:30PM

Gonzalo Higuain a mercenary, says Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini

Gonzalo Higuain a mercenary, says Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chelsea's on-loan striker Gonzalo Higuain is a "mercenary", says Italy's interior minister Matteo Salvini. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 06:15PM

Six Tanzanian children killed 'for body parts'

Six Tanzanian children killed 'for body parts' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tanzanian authorities say the bodies were missing ears and teeth in deaths linked to witchcraft. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 08:27PM

Idrissa Gueye: Everton reject Paris-St-Germain bid for midfielder

Idrissa Gueye: Everton reject Paris-St-Germain bid for midfielder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Everton boss Marco Silva says the club have rejected an offer from Paris-St-Germain for midfielder Idrissa Gueye. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 08:20PM

Wilfried Bony: Ivory Coast striker edging closer to Swansea City exit

Wilfried Bony: Ivory Coast striker edging closer to Swansea City exit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Graham Potter suggests Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony is edging closer to a move away from Swansea City. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 08:09PM

Cape Town: Wildfire ravages Lion's Head mountain

Cape Town: Wildfire ravages Lion's Head mountain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Authorities say it's unclear what started the fire at the popular tourist attraction. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 08:03PM

Morocco to host Argentina in March

Morocco to host Argentina in March https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Argentina Football Association confirms its national team will play a friendly against Morocco on 26 March. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 08:02PM

Bilal Hassani: Who is France's Eurovision entry?

Bilal Hassani: Who is France's Eurovision entry? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eurovision isn't until May, but young queer icon Bilal Hassani is already taking the world by storm. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 07:37PM

Sierra Leone president Bio sees return of league football

Sierra Leone president Bio sees return of league football https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sierra Leone president Julius Maada Bio is among a large crowd to welcome the return of league football in the country after a four-and-a-half year absence. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 06:32PM

Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa 'appalled' by attack on protester

Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa 'appalled' by attack on protester https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Emmerson Mnangagwa orders the arrest of officials filmed attacking a protester. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 05:48PM

Taliban talks: Draft framework for Afghanistan peace 'agreed'

Taliban talks: Draft framework for Afghanistan peace 'agreed' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US and Taliban have agreed in principle to a framework for how to end the 17-year war, US envoy says. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 05:29PM

Red panda escapee from Belfast Zoo found

Red panda escapee from Belfast Zoo found https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police asked people to keep an eye out for the red panda who went missing on Sunday. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 04:54PM

New lease of life for 300 phone boxes across Wales

New lease of life for 300 phone boxes across Wales https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Since an adoption scheme was launched in 2008, communities are finding new uses for phone boxes. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 05:15AM

Denmark builds anti-pig border fence amid swine flu fears

Denmark builds anti-pig border fence amid swine flu fears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Danes aim to stop wild boar spreading from Germany, amid fears of African swine fever. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 04:57PM

Holocaust: Polish police probe Auschwitz far-right protest

Holocaust: Polish police probe Auschwitz far-right protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Polish far-right group staged a controversial march at Auschwitz on Holocaust Memorial Day. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 04:54PM

US-Bangla crash: Nepal says pilot had 'emotional breakdown'

US-Bangla crash: Nepal says pilot had 'emotional breakdown' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US-Bangla Airlines plane went down in Kathmandu last year, killing 51 of the 71 people on board. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 04:18PM

Nigeria dismisses criticism over Chief Justice Onnoghen suspension

Nigeria dismisses criticism over Chief Justice Onnoghen suspension https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nigeria's president says Western powers were wrong to criticise the suspension of the chief justice. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 03:53PM

Africa Cup of Nations: Dates changed for Ramadan

Africa Cup of Nations: Dates changed for Ramadan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Organisers of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt change the dates of the tournament to avoid clashing with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 02:53PM

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic motivated by pursuit of Roger Federer record

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic motivated by pursuit of Roger Federer record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After winning his 15th major, Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic is motivated by "having a shot" at Roger Federer's record 20 Grand Slams. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 09:01PM

Donegal crash: Four men die in single vehicle collision

Donegal crash: Four men die in single vehicle collision https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The men who died in the single-vehicle crash near Gortahork are understood to be in their 20s. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 11:38AM

Brexit: May urged to secure backstop concessions from EU

Brexit: May urged to secure backstop concessions from EU https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Boris Johnson says the PM should seek a 'freedom clause' from the EU as a way to win backing for her deal. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 12:55PM

Brexit: How British-Irish relations are coping

Brexit: How British-Irish relations are coping https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A look back at relations between Britain and Ireland on the 100th anniversary of the first Irish parliament. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 08:27PM

'Shuffle' dance taught to Chinese children to keep them fit

'Shuffle' dance taught to Chinese children to keep them fit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The school's principal decided to ditch the traditional workout for something a little more modern. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 10:56PM

Wang Quanzhang: China jailed leading human rights lawyer

Wang Quanzhang: China jailed leading human rights lawyer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The prominent lawyer was found guilty of state subversion in a case his supporters say was political. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 08:56AM

Trevor the Duck: Niue mourns 'world's loneliest duck'

Trevor the Duck: Niue mourns 'world's loneliest duck' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Trevor, the only duck on the Pacific island of Niue, lived in a puddle and was cared for by locals. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 08:18AM

Brutalist concrete of old Yugoslavia inspires new generation

Brutalist concrete of old Yugoslavia inspires new generation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nostalgic tours of old Yugoslav urban estates are Belgrade's new cool. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 06:30AM

How addict Jesus survived South Africa’s drug epidemic

How addict Jesus survived South Africa’s drug epidemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The heroin-based cocktail that robbed a man of a decade of his life in one South African township. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 05:05AM

Duke University professor demoted over ‘Speak English’ email

Duke University professor demoted over ‘Speak English’ email https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A professor is attacked after urging Chinese students to speak “100% English” - but some defend her. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 05:09AM

US lifts sanctions on Putin ally's firms

US lifts sanctions on Putin ally's firms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Trump administration lifts curbs on firms linked to Oleg Deripaska, despite objections from Democrats. Author -- January 28, 2019 at 04:26AM

'Red scarves' march in Paris against yellow-vest violence

'Red scarves' march in Paris against yellow-vest violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J About 10,000 people call for an end to weeks of often violent yellow-vest demonstrations. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 11:06PM

'Thai bride' parents DNA tested in Yorkshire Dales case

'Thai bride' parents DNA tested in Yorkshire Dales case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Thai family believe a woman found dead in the Yorkshire Dales in 2004 may be their missing daughter. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 08:33PM

Bashir says Sudan protests attempt to copy Arab Spring

Bashir says Sudan protests attempt to copy Arab Spring https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sudan's president Omar al-Bashir says protesters are trying to replicate the so-called Arab Spring. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 09:25PM

Taliban talks: Will negotiations lead to peace in Afghanistan?

Taliban talks: Will negotiations lead to peace in Afghanistan? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Both sides describe "progress", is this the beginning of the end of Afghanistan's 17-year conflict? Author -- January 27, 2019 at 07:22PM

South Sudan to host 2019 international fixtures in Uganda

South Sudan to host 2019 international fixtures in Uganda https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Sudan's FA announces that all international matches in 2019 will be played in Uganda whilst the Juba national stadium undergoes renovations. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 08:40PM

Cameroon league season in turmoil after clubs boycott opening games

Cameroon league season in turmoil after clubs boycott opening games https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cameroon's 2019 top tier domestic championship fails to get underway after clubs stage a boycott of the opening game in Yaounde. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 07:40PM

Zimbabwe buries Afro-jazz legend Oliver Mtukudzi

Zimbabwe buries Afro-jazz legend Oliver Mtukudzi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Music fans make pilgrimage to Zimbabwean singer Oliver Mtukudzi's home village for his burial. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 07:00PM

Bakary Sako: Crystal Palace re-sign forward from West Brom

Bakary Sako: Crystal Palace re-sign forward from West Brom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Forward Bakary Sako rejoins Crystal Palace from West Brom on a deal until the end of the season. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 06:28PM

Wetherspoons boss: The no-deal Brexit bar crawl with Tim Martin

Wetherspoons boss: The no-deal Brexit bar crawl with Tim Martin https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin is touring 100 of his pubs, campaigning for a no-deal Brexit. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 05:28AM

In pictures: Russia marks end of Leningrad WW2 siege

In pictures: Russia marks end of Leningrad WW2 siege https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Russia's northern city remembers the end of the deadly siege with a military parade. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 06:21PM

Thai girl band BNK48 sorry for Nazi T-shirt controversy

Thai girl band BNK48 sorry for Nazi T-shirt controversy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The singer with BNK48, one of Thailand's most popular bands, visited the Israeli embassy to apologise. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 05:30PM

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win record seventh title

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win record seventh title https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Novak Djokovic wins a record seventh Australian Open men's singles title with a crushing victory over Rafael Nadal. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 04:20PM

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win record seventh title

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win record seventh title https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Novak Djokovic wins a record seventh Australian Open men's singles title with a crushing victory over Rafael Nadal. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 04:08PM

Ban for racism at South Africa cricket match

Ban for racism at South Africa cricket match https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is suspended for four matches for making a racist remark towards South Africa's Andile Phehlukwayo. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 02:54PM

Malaysia loses tournament in Israel dispute

Malaysia loses tournament in Israel dispute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Malaysia is stripped of hosting the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships for refusing to let Israeli athletes compete, says the IPC. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 03:32PM

Pakistan captain banned for racist comment

Pakistan captain banned for racist comment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is suspended for four matches for making a racist remark towards South Africa's Andile Phehlukwayo. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 02:54PM

Destination UK: Following illegal migrants for a week, through four European ports

Destination UK: Following illegal migrants for a week, through four European ports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC Correspondent Colin Campbell visits four European ports migrants are using to get to the UK. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 05:03AM

Jolo church attack: Many killed in Philippines

Jolo church attack: Many killed in Philippines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two explosions hit a Roman Catholic church in a volatile region of the southern Philippines. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 10:08AM

Australia Open: Djokovic & Nadal set for final

Australia Open: Djokovic & Nadal set for final https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry when they meet in an Australian Open final where both can create new records. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 05:19PM

How brotherly love led to an app to help thousands of autistic children

How brotherly love led to an app to help thousands of autistic children https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Zafer Elcik created an app to help his autistic brother's education - now thousands use it. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 05:16AM

Krio Borbor: Why I moved from Utah to Sierra Leone

Krio Borbor: Why I moved from Utah to Sierra Leone https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Krio Borbor is from Utah, but speaks Krio and loves his life in Sierra Leone. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 05:15AM

#JusticeforKhadija: The long road to justice for a student stabbed 23 times

#JusticeforKhadija: The long road to justice for a student stabbed 23 times https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Khadija Siddiqui's attacker was sensationally acquitted in Pakistan last year, but she didn't give up. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 05:07AM

The enduring appeal of violent jihad

The enduring appeal of violent jihad https://ift.tt/eA8V8J With IS on its last legs in Syria, the BBC's Frank Gardner explores why violent jihad will endure. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 05:01AM

Banksy tribute to Bataclan terror victims stolen in Paris

Banksy tribute to Bataclan terror victims stolen in Paris https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A mural by the British artist painted in tribute to the victims of the 2015 terror attack is removed. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 03:26AM

Trudeau fires Canadian ambassador to China after controversy

Trudeau fires Canadian ambassador to China after controversy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The prime minister's move comes amid tensions with China over the detention of a Huawei executive. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 01:46AM

Kurdish protesters storm Turkish military camp in Iraq

Kurdish protesters storm Turkish military camp in Iraq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J At least one person has died after protesters attacked the camp in Iraq's Kurdish region on Saturday. Author -- January 27, 2019 at 12:13AM

Alain Djeumfa to take charge of Cameroon's women's team at World Cup

Alain Djeumfa to take charge of Cameroon's women's team at World Cup https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Alain Djeumfa is appointed as coach of Cameroon's national women's team, just four months before the start of the World Cup in France. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 11:32PM

Congolese legend Mulamba Ndaye dies in South Africa aged 70

Congolese legend Mulamba Ndaye dies in South Africa aged 70 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Congolese football legend, Mulamba Ndaye, who still holds the record for most goals scored at a single Nations Cup, has died in South Africa at the age of 70. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 10:44PM

Taliban talks: US envoy says significant progress made in Qatar

Taliban talks: US envoy says significant progress made in Qatar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A US envoy is heading to Kabul after six days of talks in Qatar aimed at ending the Afghan conflict. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 10:35PM

Nigerian chief justice ban raises international concerns

Nigerian chief justice ban raises international concerns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Buhari faces international pressure after suspending the country's top judge before an election. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 09:30PM

Morocco's Benetia leaving Juventus

Morocco's Benetia leaving Juventus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri confirms Medhi Benatia is leaving the club, with the Serie A leaders set to re-sign Martin Caceres as his replacement. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 05:38PM

Venezuela crisis: Maduro given ultimatum by European leaders

Venezuela crisis: Maduro given ultimatum by European leaders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Spain, Germany and France say they will recognise the opposition unless elections are called. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 06:18PM

Kidnapped top-flight coach released in Nigeria

Kidnapped top-flight coach released in Nigeria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The coach of Nigerian Premier League club Katsina United, Abdullahi Biffo, who was kidnapped in northern Nigeria on 7 January has been freed. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 06:13PM

Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka beats Petra Kvitova to win title

Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka beats Petra Kvitova to win title https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Naomi Osaka beats Petra Kvitova to win the Australian Open in three thrilling sets, sealing back-to-back Grand Slam titles. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 05:48PM

The airport that welcomes drone flights

The airport that welcomes drone flights https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The airport that helped a drone fly within its exclusion zone in a world-first technology test. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 04:02PM

Australia Day celebrated amid 'Invasion Day' protests

Australia Day celebrated amid 'Invasion Day' protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australians take part in dances, barbecues, citizenship events and protests on the national day. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 02:16PM

Australia v Sri Lanka: Pat Cummins takes 6-23 in three-day innings victory

Australia v Sri Lanka: Pat Cummins takes 6-23 in three-day innings victory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fast bowler Pat Cummins takes a career-best 6-23, tearing through Sri Lanka to hand Australia an innings victory inside three days in the first Test. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 01:51PM

Oscar-winning French composer Michel Legrand dies aged 86

Oscar-winning French composer Michel Legrand dies aged 86 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J During his career spanning more than 50 years, he wrote over 200 film and TV scores. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 01:06PM

Spain Totalán search: Body of missing boy found

Spain Totalán search: Body of missing boy found https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The boy, aged two, had fallen into a borehole during a family outing near Málaga nearly two weeks ago. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 07:27AM

India relocates crocodiles at world's tallest statue in Gujarat

India relocates crocodiles at world's tallest statue in Gujarat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indian officials begin relocating crocodiles from a lake to allow a seaplane service for visitors. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 07:06AM

Australian Open: Petra Kvitova & Naomi Osaka meet with top ranking at stake

Australian Open: Petra Kvitova & Naomi Osaka meet with top ranking at stake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova will play in the Australian Open final on Saturday, with the world number one ranking on the line. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 06:32PM

China's economic slowdown explained

China's economic slowdown explained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China's economic growth is slowing down. But what's really going on? Author -- January 26, 2019 at 05:21AM

Kenyan freestyle footballer Oscar on his juggling ambitions

Kenyan freestyle footballer Oscar on his juggling ambitions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kenyan freestyle footballer Oscar aspires to be like his hero Ronaldinho. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 05:03AM

Ghana's 'Kumawood' studios make films in a hurry

Ghana's 'Kumawood' studios make films in a hurry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ghana's 'Kumawood' film studios are reviving the country's creative industry. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 05:02AM

BBC journalist Ging Ginanjar: A giant of Indonesia's battle for press freedom

BBC journalist Ging Ginanjar: A giant of Indonesia's battle for press freedom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ging Ginanjar played a key role in bringing about press freedom in the world's largest Muslim nation. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 05:01AM

Vienna rescues forgotten women artists censored by the Nazis

Vienna rescues forgotten women artists censored by the Nazis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Vienna showcases the long-neglected works of its pre-war female artists. Author -- January 26, 2019 at 05:04AM

Zimbabwe's Mugabe 'lost $1m in stolen briefcase'

Zimbabwe's Mugabe 'lost $1m in stolen briefcase' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J State-owned media say cleaners are accused of stealing much more than the $150,000 initially reported. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 11:10PM

Kenyan teacher killed 'after confiscating phone'

Kenyan teacher killed 'after confiscating phone' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three students are arrested following the physics teacher's death in the Kenyan city of Nakuru. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 09:28PM

Kenyan couple's 'ambitious' motorbike journey around the world

Kenyan couple's 'ambitious' motorbike journey around the world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kenyan motorbikers Dos and Wamuyu Karuiki have set off on a journey of a lifetime. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 11:10PM

Asian Cup: South Korea knocked out by Qatar in quarter-finals

Asian Cup: South Korea knocked out by Qatar in quarter-finals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tottenham's injury list is handed a welcome boost with the news that Son Heung-min's South Korea are out of the Asian Cup Author -- January 25, 2019 at 08:14PM

Restaurant gets death threats over anti-Brexit receipts

Restaurant gets death threats over anti-Brexit receipts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A London restaurant owner says he won't remove the message on receipts, which celebrates immigration. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 05:04AM

Troops could return to Irish border, warns Varadkar

Troops could return to Irish border, warns Varadkar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Irish government says there are no plans to put troops on the border following Leo Varadkar's warning. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 09:19PM

Rare angel shark spotted off Welsh coast

Rare angel shark spotted off Welsh coast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The endangered species has been reported to be living in Welsh waters. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 06:45PM

Bungaree: Indigenous man who helped Flinders explore Australia

Bungaree: Indigenous man who helped Flinders explore Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bungaree was the only Australian on the first ship to circumnavigate the continent, but his story is often ignored. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 10:13PM

Four dead in air collision on France-Italy border

Four dead in air collision on France-Italy border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A helicopter and a tourist plane collided in the Italian Alps, killing four people and injuring two. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 09:54PM

Afghanistan's Ghani says 45,000 security personnel killed since 2014

Afghanistan's Ghani says 45,000 security personnel killed since 2014 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than 45,000 security personnel have been killed since 2014, President Ashraf Ghani, says. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 09:14PM

Afrikaans scrapped at South Africa's University of Pretoria

Afrikaans scrapped at South Africa's University of Pretoria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lessons at the University of Pretoria will now mostly be in English, in the hopes of "transforming the culture". Author -- January 25, 2019 at 07:30PM

Fifa ban retired Niger referee Ibrahim Chaibou for life

Fifa ban retired Niger referee Ibrahim Chaibou for life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J World football's governing body Fifa imposes a life ban on retired Niger referee Ibrahim Chaibou from all football-related activities. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 07:10PM

Greece vote settles 27-year Macedonia row

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Moussa Wague: Senegal’s Barcelona B defender handed four-match ban

Moussa Wague: Senegal’s Barcelona B defender handed four-match ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Senegal defender Moussa Wague is handed a four-match ban by the Spanish Football Federation after his sending-off during Barcelona B's 1-0 defeat at Ejea. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 05:25PM

Children's climate rallies gain momentum in Europe

Children's climate rallies gain momentum in Europe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands plan to skip school in Germany and Switzerland to urge action on global warming. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 04:19PM

Thierry Henry: Monaco sack manager after three months in charge

Thierry Henry: Monaco sack manager after three months in charge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Monaco sack manager Thierry Henry after 20 games in charge and are expected to reappoint Leonardo Jardim. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 01:06AM

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Lucas Pouille to set up Rafael Nadal final

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Lucas Pouille to set up Rafael Nadal final https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Novak Djokovic sets up a tantalising Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal by thrashing Lucas Pouille in a one-sided semi-final. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 03:40PM

Speedboat killer appears in Georgian court

Speedboat killer appears in Georgian court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jack Shepherd was on the run during his trial, when he was convicted of killing Charlotte Brown. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 03:29PM

Brexit: 'Very significant disruption' from no deal, says chancellor

Brexit: 'Very significant disruption' from no deal, says chancellor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The chancellor warns the UK economy would suffer in a no deal Brexit - in the short and long term. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 02:30PM

Emiliano Sala: Probe into missing footballer's flight

Emiliano Sala: Probe into missing footballer's flight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Emiliano Sala was flying from Nantes to Cardiff when his flight disappeared near Alderney on Monday. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 03:26PM

Family believe 'Thai bride' dumped in Yorkshire Dales could be missing relative

Family believe 'Thai bride' dumped in Yorkshire Dales could be missing relative https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A press conference in Thailand heard that a family believe the woman is their missing relative. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 02:07PM

Canadian honour killing suspects extradited to India

Canadian honour killing suspects extradited to India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eighteen years after Jaswinder Sidhu's death, her mother and uncle will stand trial for her murder. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 02:50PM

London Pride beers sold to Japanese firm

London Pride beers sold to Japanese firm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J London-based brewer Fuller's is selling its beer and cider business to Asahi of Japan for £250m. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 02:01PM

Australian of the Year award given to Thai cave rescuers

Australian of the Year award given to Thai cave rescuers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The two Australians are honoured for their 'heroic efforts' in the rescue of the Thai cave boys. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 02:25PM

India sends 'lightest satellite' to space

India sends 'lightest satellite' to space https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kalamsat-V2 weighs just 1.26kg (2.6lb) and was made by students belonging to a space education firm. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 12:54PM

Roma choir sings for Belfast schools to 'bridge the divide'

Roma choir sings for Belfast schools to 'bridge the divide' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The choir from the Czech Republic carries out musical workshops with primary school children. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 11:44AM

How many trade deals has the UK done?

How many trade deals has the UK done? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK says it want to replicate the EU's trade agreements "as far as possible". Author -- January 25, 2019 at 07:51AM

Turkey court frees hunger-strike Kurdish MP Leyla Guven

Turkey court frees hunger-strike Kurdish MP Leyla Guven https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Leyla Guven was seriously ill after protesting about the jail conditions of Kurdish leader Ocalan. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 12:47PM

Assam citizenship bill: Anti-migrant protests rock north-east India

Assam citizenship bill: Anti-migrant protests rock north-east India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Violent protests continue against Indian attempts to grant citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 12:22PM

Indonesia flash flood sweeps away entire longhouse

Indonesia flash flood sweeps away entire longhouse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands of people are being evacuated as flash floods uproot homes after heavy rains in Sulawesi. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 12:31PM

Eurozone's economic outlook darkens as growth risks increase

Eurozone's economic outlook darkens as growth risks increase https://ift.tt/eA8V8J European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi is more cautious about eurozone growth - likely to push rate rises into the distance. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 11:59PM

Brexit: Push for more generous EU no-deal offer

Brexit: Push for more generous EU no-deal offer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some EU states want to give UK airlines and hauliers more access than that proposed by the European Commission. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 05:15AM

The amazing musician who can’t play in time

The amazing musician who can’t play in time https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Can a new invention help a blind musical virtuoso see the conductor’s baton and play in time with an orchestra? Author -- January 25, 2019 at 06:46AM

Asics to turn used clothing into Japan's Olympic uniforms

Asics to turn used clothing into Japan's Olympic uniforms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The global fashion industry is under increasing pressure to make clothing more sustainable. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 10:36AM

Australian woman bitten by snake in toilet

Australian woman bitten by snake in toilet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J She "jumped off her seat" after receiving the non-venomous strike in the dark, a snake handler says. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 09:57AM

Hakeem Al-Araibi: Fifa contacts Thai authorities over detention of Bahraini footballer

Hakeem Al-Araibi: Fifa contacts Thai authorities over detention of Bahraini footballer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fifa contacts the Thai prime minister over footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi, saying he is at "serious risk of mistreatment" if deported to Bahrain. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 03:46AM

Huawei confident in uncomfortable times

Huawei confident in uncomfortable times https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Chinese telecoms company is facing a PR crisis, but its executives say it's business as usual. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 06:34AM

Reality Check: Does the CFA franc keep some African countries poor?

Reality Check: Does the CFA franc keep some African countries poor? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A spat between Italy and France has reignited a debate over French involvement in its former African colonies. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 07:05AM

Explorer Flinders found under London station

Explorer Flinders found under London station https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Matthew Flinders led the first circumnavigation of Australia and was buried in London in 1814. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 05:01AM

Inside Ghana's illegal arms trade

Inside Ghana's illegal arms trade https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Unlicensed blacksmiths in Ghana are estimated to produce up to 200,000 guns every year. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 05:23AM

Bloody Sunday: Soldier N's solicitor says he has died

Bloody Sunday: Soldier N's solicitor says he has died https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Soldier N was one of 18 ex-soldiers being considered for prosecution over Bloody Sunday Author -- January 25, 2019 at 03:22AM

UK starts returning cross-Channel migrants to France

UK starts returning cross-Channel migrants to France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Home Office says it wants to deter people from making the "dangerous crossings" in small boats. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 01:15AM

China’s Xi Jinping 'most dangerous' to free societies, says George Soros

China’s Xi Jinping 'most dangerous' to free societies, says George Soros https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Billionaire philanthropist George Soros launches a scathing attack on China in Davos speech. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 02:41AM

Kenya attack survivor: I was wrongly arrested

Kenya attack survivor: I was wrongly arrested https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kenyan student Bryson Mwamburi was held overnight after surviving the Dusit hotel complex attack. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 12:36AM

Adolf Hitler paintings: Berlin police seize 'fake' works at auction

Adolf Hitler paintings: Berlin police seize 'fake' works at auction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The watercolour paintings were confiscated during a raid after police received a tip-off. Author -- January 25, 2019 at 12:31AM

Felix Tshisekedi inaugurated: What to expect from DR Congo's new leader?

Felix Tshisekedi inaugurated: What to expect from DR Congo's new leader? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Felix Tshisekedi has been sworn into office as the new president of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 10:48PM

Oliver Mtukudzu: Zimbabwe mourns death of Afro-jazz great

Oliver Mtukudzu: Zimbabwe mourns death of Afro-jazz great https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Zimbabweans are mourning the death of music legend Oliver Mtukudzi has died aged 66. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 11:35PM

Sudan protests: Police use tear gas as thousands take to streets

Sudan protests: Police use tear gas as thousands take to streets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands of people have taken to the streets demanding an end to President Omar al-Bashir's 30-year rule. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 10:54PM

Adolf Hitler paintings of 'no artistic value' on sale in Berlin

Adolf Hitler paintings of 'no artistic value' on sale in Berlin https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The paintings were made while Adolf Hitler worked as an artist before becoming Germany's Nazi leader. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 09:23PM

John Mikel Obi: From the Champions League final to the Championship...

John Mikel Obi: From the Champions League final to the Championship... https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After two-time Champions League finalist John Mikel Obi joined Middlesbrough, can you name the 13 other players who have gone from Champions League final to working in the Championship? Author -- January 24, 2019 at 09:14PM

Emiliano Sala: Search for footballer and pilot called off

Emiliano Sala: Search for footballer and pilot called off https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Rescuers are "no longer actively searching" for the plane carrying Emiliano Sala and David Ibbotson. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 09:15PM

Victor Moses: Chelsea winger completes Fenerbahce medical

Victor Moses: Chelsea winger completes Fenerbahce medical https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chelsea winger Victor Moses completes a medical before a proposed loan move to Turkish club Fenerbahce. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 08:03PM

Naomi Osaka: Tennis star responds to 'whitewashed' ad

Naomi Osaka: Tennis star responds to 'whitewashed' ad https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Naomi Osaka, who is Haitian-Japanese, says "I'm tan, it's pretty obvious" after her sponsor apologises. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 07:37PM

Tunisian involved in Neymar row

Tunisian involved in Neymar row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Paris St-Germain forward Neymar told "don't go blubbering" after leaving the pitch in tears after suffering a fractured metatarsal Author -- January 24, 2019 at 01:59PM

Brexit: UK trade 'difficult if Irish border unresolved'

Brexit: UK trade 'difficult if Irish border unresolved' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It will be hard for the UK to seal trade deals if the Irish border issue is not resolved, says Leo Varadkar. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 07:01PM

Zimbabwe crackdown: 'We are angry, we are desperate'

Zimbabwe crackdown: 'We are angry, we are desperate' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Brutal beatings and rising inflation are proving a noxious mix in Zimbabwe. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 06:33PM

Kevin-Prince Boateng: Why have Barcelona signed journeyman forward?

Kevin-Prince Boateng: Why have Barcelona signed journeyman forward? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J "A far-fetched deal" but one that comes with no risk? Why did Barcelona move for Kevin-Prince Boateng? Author -- January 24, 2019 at 12:58AM

Félix Tshisekedi sworn in as DR Congo president

Félix Tshisekedi sworn in as DR Congo president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It is the first peaceful transfer of power in nearly 60 years, but many dispute his victory. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 06:24PM

Venezuela crisis: Russia condemns bid to 'usurp power' from Maduro

Venezuela crisis: Russia condemns bid to 'usurp power' from Maduro https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Moscow says the move to declare a new head of state, backed by the US, is a "path of bloodshed". Author -- January 24, 2019 at 06:13PM

Abel Kanyamuna: The teenager flying the flag for Zambia in Italy

Abel Kanyamuna: The teenager flying the flag for Zambia in Italy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Abel Kanyamuna plays for Cagliari U-17's and is the first Zambian to play in Italy at any level, he already has set his sights on the Serie A. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 06:01PM

Is it time for a unified African transfer window?

Is it time for a unified African transfer window? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Of the 52 African countries whose transfer windows are listed with Fifa, no two use the same date - causing problems for many clubs. Is it time to change the system? Author -- January 24, 2019 at 05:38PM

Rafael Nadal crushes Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach Australian Open final

Rafael Nadal crushes Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach Australian Open final https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Second seed Rafael Nadal ends Greek youngster Stefanos Tsitsipas' captivating run to reach his fifth Australian Open final. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 04:02PM

Actress Catherine Deneuve sells huge couture collection

Actress Catherine Deneuve sells huge couture collection https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Christie's is auctioning the actress's designer outfits, many made by her friend Yves Saint Laurent. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 04:56PM

Why Indian film fans are stealing milk

Why Indian film fans are stealing milk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Milk theft goes up before movie releases because fans douse the posters of film stars in milk. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 04:13PM

Gilets Jaunes launch European election bid

Gilets Jaunes launch European election bid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A care worker leads yellow vest protesters running for election to the European Parliament in May. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 04:20PM

John Obi Mikel: Middlesbrough sign former Chelsea midfielder

John Obi Mikel: Middlesbrough sign former Chelsea midfielder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Championship promotion-chasers Middlesbrough sign former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 04:16PM

Amanda Knox's rights violated in Italy murder probe, ECHR says

Amanda Knox's rights violated in Italy murder probe, ECHR says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Italy is told to pay damages to Amanda Knox, who spent years in prison for murder before acquittal. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 04:03PM

Elderly swimmers claim icy plunge in Beijing benefits health

Elderly swimmers claim icy plunge in Beijing benefits health https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The swimmers claim that the nippy dips in Beijing help to keep illnesses at bay. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 03:46PM

India due to launch world's 'lightest' satellite

India due to launch world's 'lightest' satellite https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Weighing 1.26kg (2.6lb), the Kalamsat-V2 has been made by students belonging to a space education firm. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 01:36PM

How warmer waters threaten Arctic Ocean life

How warmer waters threaten Arctic Ocean life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Barents Sea is shifting from an Arctic climate to an Atlantic climate, and is now said to be at tipping point as its waters heat up. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 05:18AM

Guinea forward Alhassane 'Lass' Bangoura goes on loan to MLS

Guinea forward Alhassane 'Lass' Bangoura goes on loan to MLS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Guinea forward Alhassane 'Lass' Bangoura is loaned by Spain's Rayo Vallecano to Canadian MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 02:17PM

Brexit: Theresa May to meet union leaders for talks

Brexit: Theresa May to meet union leaders for talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The PM continues meetings over her deal as the chancellor promotes the UK to businesses in Davos. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 05:40AM

Airbus warns of Brexit 'harmful decisions'

Airbus warns of Brexit 'harmful decisions' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The planemaker says it could shift wing-building out of UK in the future if there is a no-deal Brexit. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 12:43PM

Speedboat killer: Charlotte Brown's family angry at TV interview

Speedboat killer: Charlotte Brown's family angry at TV interview https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Charlotte Brown's sister says her family was angered by Jack Shepherd's TV interview in Georgia. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 12:51PM

'Tipping point' risk for Arctic hotspot

'Tipping point' risk for Arctic hotspot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Climate change re-draws map of the Arctic Ocean Author -- January 24, 2019 at 07:35AM

Carlos Ghosn 'resigns from Renault'

Carlos Ghosn 'resigns from Renault' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The former boss of Nissan is said to have quit ahead of the French carmaker's board meeting. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 11:59AM

Carlos Ghosn 'resigns from Renault'

Carlos Ghosn 'resigns from Renault' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The former boss of Nissan is said to have quit ahead of the French carmaker's board meeting. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 11:59AM

Australia horse deaths: Wild animals perish at dried-up waterhole

Australia horse deaths: Wild animals perish at dried-up waterhole https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The animals were found in a dried-up waterhole, amid a fortnight of record-breaking temperatures. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 11:43AM

African Champions League: Egypt's Ismaily thrown out

African Champions League: Egypt's Ismaily thrown out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Egyptian club Ismaily has been expelled from the African Champions League because of crowd trouble at their home game with Club Africain. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 11:10AM

Microsoft's Bing search engine inaccessible in China

Microsoft's Bing search engine inaccessible in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The outage has raised concerns that Bing is the latest foreign website to be blocked by censors. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 09:24AM

Ahok: Former Jakarta governor released early from prison

Ahok: Former Jakarta governor released early from prison https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The imprisonment of former Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, a Christian, deeply divided Indonesia. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 08:35AM

Kim Jong-un applauds Trump for second summit plans

Kim Jong-un applauds Trump for second summit plans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J North Korea's leader says he remains optimistic about upcoming denuclearisation talks with the US. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 07:20AM

Macedonia and Greece: Why this 27-year row may be about to end

Macedonia and Greece: Why this 27-year row may be about to end https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Macedonia's name has been a running sore with its neighbour ever since it came into existence in 1991. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 06:12AM

Malaysia set to elect new king after unprecedented abdication

Malaysia set to elect new king after unprecedented abdication https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sultan Muhammad V unexpectedly stepped away from the throne in January, a first in Malaysian history. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 05:34AM

Christine Welch: How this American's Chinese song went viral in China

Christine Welch: How this American's Chinese song went viral in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Christine Welch has been writing and singing in Mandarin Chinese for years, but got her big break in an unexpected way. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 05:17AM

Meng Wanzhou: The Huawei exec trapped in a gilded cage

Meng Wanzhou: The Huawei exec trapped in a gilded cage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Huawei executive's house arrest offers a rare glimpse into the lives of China's elite in Canada Author -- January 24, 2019 at 05:16AM

Yang Hengjun: Australian writer's China arrest confirmed

Yang Hengjun: Australian writer's China arrest confirmed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Canberra says it is seeking access to Yang Hengjun, a prominent blogger, "as a matter of priority". Author -- January 24, 2019 at 05:08AM

Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe's Afro-jazz legend, dies

Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe's Afro-jazz legend, dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Celebrated worldwide, he came to prominence as a voice of the revolution fighting white-minority rule. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 12:53AM

'Beaten and shot by Zimbabwe's police'

'Beaten and shot by Zimbabwe's police' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Zimbabwe's security forces have been accused of using systematic torture to crackdown on protesters. Author -- January 24, 2019 at 12:45AM

Chinese censor calls Tencent news app 'vulgar'

Chinese censor calls Tencent news app 'vulgar' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tiantian Kuaibao was singled out for criticism by the country's internet regulator. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 11:45PM

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd hands himself in to police

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd hands himself in to police https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A man convicted of killing his date in a speedboat crash on the River Thames hands himself in to police in Georgia. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 10:06PM

The Gambia River bridge set to end 'centuries' of trade chaos with Senegal

The Gambia River bridge set to end 'centuries' of trade chaos with Senegal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The 1.9km structure spanning the River Gambia is set to revolutionise trade with Senegal. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 10:05PM

Ode Flutudilu: First South African woman to play in Spain's top-flight

Ode Flutudilu: First South African woman to play in Spain's top-flight https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ode Fulutudilu becomes the first South African woman to sign in the Spanish top-flight as she joins Malaga. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 07:42PM

Berlin Police post 'creepy' appeal to find woman

Berlin Police post 'creepy' appeal to find woman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The force asked social media to help them find a woman who had apparently smiled at an officer. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 07:08PM

Naomi Osaka: Noodle company apologises for 'white-washing'

Naomi Osaka: Noodle company apologises for 'white-washing' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Haitian-Japanese tennis player's appearance in an advert sparks a conversation over race in Japan. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 06:52PM

Delaying Brexit won't solve anything, Theresa May tells MPs

Delaying Brexit won't solve anything, Theresa May tells MPs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The PM rules out blocking a no-deal Brexit - but Jeremy Corbyn accuses of her having a "closed mind". Author -- January 23, 2019 at 06:37PM

'Snow rugby' catches on in Russia

'Snow rugby' catches on in Russia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J For Russian rugby fans, it is a way to practice their favourite sport all year round. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 06:24PM

South African on terror charges 'dies in Mozambique'

South African on terror charges 'dies in Mozambique' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Andre Hanekom's family say he died of suspected poisoning ahead of a hearing where they hoped to clear him. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 05:55PM

Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt's largest stadium a 'spare'

Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt's largest stadium a 'spare' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Egypt Football Association announces that the country's biggest venue the Borg Al Arab will only be a 'spare' stadium for the Africa Cup of Nations. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 05:21PM

Dangerous chemicals found in nappy tests by French authority

Dangerous chemicals found in nappy tests by French authority https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chemicals found in disposable nappies exceed safety levels, France's national health agency warns. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 04:30PM

EU urges crackdown on 'golden passports' for big investors

EU urges crackdown on 'golden passports' for big investors https://ift.tt/eA8V8J EU countries selling passports for investments must watch out for criminal abuse, Brussels warns. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 04:29PM

Egypt's Pyramids sign Peru international Cristian Benavente

Egypt's Pyramids sign Peru international Cristian Benavente https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Egyptian club Pyramids sign Peru international midfielder Cristian Benavente from Belgium side Charleroi. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 03:44PM

Paris St-Germain: French champions fined 100,000 euros for racial profiling

Paris St-Germain: French champions fined 100,000 euros for racial profiling https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Paris St-Germain are fined 100,000 euros (£87,691) by the French football league (LFP) for racially profiling potential young recruits. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 04:26AM

Tonga hit by near-total internet blackout

Tonga hit by near-total internet blackout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The island nation's only undersea cable link is damaged, bringing internet life to a near standstill. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 02:22PM

Vakoun Issouf Bayo: New Celtic striker says 'I want to score goals and win trophies'

Vakoun Issouf Bayo: New Celtic striker says 'I want to score goals and win trophies' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ivory Coast striker Vakoun Issouf Bayo says he wants to "score goals and win trophies" at Celtic after arriving in Scotland. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 01:22AM

Priyanka Gandhi launches political career ahead of key India polls

Priyanka Gandhi launches political career ahead of key India polls https://ift.tt/eA8V8J She is expected to infuse fresh energy into the Congress party's general election campaign. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 01:24PM

Emin Agalarov: Russian singer with Trump links cancels US tour

Emin Agalarov: Russian singer with Trump links cancels US tour https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Emin Agalarov, who arranged an infamous meeting at Trump Tower in 2016, fears he would be detained. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 07:23PM

Yang Hengjun: Australia seeks information on writer 'missing' in China

Yang Hengjun: Australia seeks information on writer 'missing' in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Australian government says it is seeking information about blogger Yang Hengjun. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 11:39AM

Sony to move Europe headquarters to avoid Brexit disruption

Sony to move Europe headquarters to avoid Brexit disruption https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Japanese firm will move its European headquarters to the Netherlands to avoid customs issues. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 10:42AM

John Mikel Obi: Middlesbrough in talks with former Chelsea midfielder

John Mikel Obi: Middlesbrough in talks with former Chelsea midfielder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Middlesbrough are in talks to sign out-of-contract former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi, reports BBC Tees Sport. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 09:35PM

Sony to move Europe headquarters to avoid Brexit disruption

Sony to move Europe headquarters to avoid Brexit disruption https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Japanese firm will move its European headquarters to the Netherlands to avoid customs issues. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 10:42AM

Sabarimala: India woman who defied temple ban 'abandoned' by family

Sabarimala: India woman who defied temple ban 'abandoned' by family https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kanaka Durga's family have locked her out of her home after her historic entry into a Hindu temple. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 10:37AM

Emiliano Sala: Search for Cardiff City FC player's plane to resume

Emiliano Sala: Search for Cardiff City FC player's plane to resume https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Rescue workers are set to restart their hunt for a plane carrying Emiliano Sala which vanished on Monday. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 09:06AM

'Racist' D&G ad: Chinese model says campaign ruined her career

'Racist' D&G ad: Chinese model says campaign ruined her career https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chinese model Zuo Ye says she feels "guilty and ashamed" but asks for understanding. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 09:44AM

Brexit delay is 'most likely'

Brexit delay is 'most likely' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ex-Chancellor George Osborne says MPs are likely to delay to dodge the "bullet" of a no-deal Brexit. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 07:59AM

Zimbabwe troops accused of 'systematic torture' of protesters

Zimbabwe troops accused of 'systematic torture' of protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A rights group has criticised authorities for using soldiers to quell protests over fuel price rises. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 04:53AM

The 'untold' story of British-Somalis in Manchester

The 'untold' story of British-Somalis in Manchester https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A new film about Somalis in Manchester challenges decades of negative coverage, its directors say. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 07:30AM

'Battered Wife' fish shop to close after backlash in Australia

'Battered Wife' fish shop to close after backlash in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Australian fish and chip has been the subject of months of controversy over its name. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 06:54AM

Huawei chairman warns of end to global 'partnerships'

Huawei chairman warns of end to global 'partnerships' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chinese tech giant warns it might transfer activities to countries "where we are welcomed". Author -- January 22, 2019 at 11:14PM

Dyson to move head office to Singapore

Dyson to move head office to Singapore https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two senior executives will move from Wiltshire but no jobs will be lost in the process. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 11:29PM

Sahiwal shooting: How a Pakistani boy exposed police for killing his family

Sahiwal shooting: How a Pakistani boy exposed police for killing his family https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police said they shot dead four violent IS-linked terrorists, but then a young boy tore holes in their story. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 05:24AM

Has there been no major terror attack in India since 2014?

Has there been no major terror attack in India since 2014? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The government claims there have been no major terror attacks in India under the current government. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 05:06AM

Football in India: The Mumbai girls defying tradition to follow World Cup dreams

Football in India: The Mumbai girls defying tradition to follow World Cup dreams https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Their football dreams were threatened by convention - and housework - but girls in one Mumbai slum are defying tradition to pursue their dreams. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 05:01AM

Leyla Guven: MP on hunger strike for 77 days in Turkey

Leyla Guven: MP on hunger strike for 77 days in Turkey https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Leyla Guven was jailed for criticising a Turkish military operation. She is now struggling to drink. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 05:02AM

Rudolf Hess: DNA test disproves Spandau prison conspiracy theory

Rudolf Hess: DNA test disproves Spandau prison conspiracy theory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A DNA test carried out by scientists shows the man jailed in Spandau prison was Hitler's deputy. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 02:08AM

Swiss Guard don 3D-printed plastic helmets

Swiss Guard don 3D-printed plastic helmets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Papal bodyguards ditch old metal helmets for lighter, cooler, cheaper PVC edition. Author -- January 23, 2019 at 12:16AM

Meng Wanzhou: US to 'move ahead with Huawei executive extradition'

Meng Wanzhou: US to 'move ahead with Huawei executive extradition' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US must file a formal extradition request by 30 January for the Chinese telecoms executive. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 11:05PM

Paris in the snow, in pictures

Paris in the snow, in pictures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The French capital is turned into a winter wonderland with the first dusting of snow of the season. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 11:30PM

Russia escapes sanction for missed deadline

Russia escapes sanction for missed deadline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Wada announces Rusada remains compliant and will face no punishment for delaying Wada's access to data from its Moscow lab. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 10:12PM

Mutilated Thai bodies on Mekong shore are activist's aides

Mutilated Thai bodies on Mekong shore are activist's aides https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police confirm the concrete-filled corpses of two men found last month were critics of the Thai monarchy. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 10:19PM

Nastya Rybka: 'Sex training course' model released

Nastya Rybka: 'Sex training course' model released https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Russian police free model who was deported from Thailand for 'forcing women into prostitution' Author -- January 22, 2019 at 10:27PM

How dangerous is Australia for women?

How dangerous is Australia for women? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Outrage over the killing of a university student has renewed debate about women's safety. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 10:18PM

Girls, aged five, slip out of nursery unnoticed into bitter Siberian winter

Girls, aged five, slip out of nursery unnoticed into bitter Siberian winter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J They wanted to surprise their parents by going home alone - frostbite and hypothermia were the result. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 10:01PM

Mastercard fined £504m by Europe for competition breach

Mastercard fined £504m by Europe for competition breach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The European Commission fines the payments giant for stopping retailers looking for cheaper services. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 07:10PM

Dyson to move head office to Singapore

Dyson to move head office to Singapore https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two senior executives will move from Wiltshire but no jobs will be lost in the process. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 09:15PM

Satellites saw rapid Greenland ice loss

Satellites saw rapid Greenland ice loss https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Greenland went through an "unprecedented" period of ice loss in the last two decades. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 07:09PM

Facebook deletes comments on ad calling anti-Brexit MPs 'scumbags'

Facebook deletes comments on ad calling anti-Brexit MPs 'scumbags' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The social media giant deletes comments advocating violence, on an advert calling anti-Brexit MPs "scumbags". Author -- January 22, 2019 at 03:09PM

Kenya attack: 'Selfless six' mourned in Nairobi after siege

Kenya attack: 'Selfless six' mourned in Nairobi after siege https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mourners said the six men died while saving colleagues during last week's terror attack in Nairobi. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 09:00PM

Senegalese coach Omar Daf extends Sochaux deal

Senegalese coach Omar Daf extends Sochaux deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Senegal defender Omar Daf extends his deal as coach of French club Sochaux until June 2021. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 07:39PM

No-deal Brexit 'means hard border' - European Commission

No-deal Brexit 'means hard border' - European Commission https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A hard Irish border is the obvious consequence of no deal, says the European Commission's spokesman. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 06:20PM

French Chef 'surprised' to be back in Michelin guide

French Chef 'surprised' to be back in Michelin guide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sebastien Bras's restaurant Le Suquet is back in the guide, despite his request to be removed. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 06:27PM

Chris Brown held on suspicion of rape

Chris Brown held on suspicion of rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The American singer has yet to comment after a woman accused him of raping her in a hotel room. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 04:30PM

Senegal's Demba Ba returns to Turkey with Istanbul Basaksehir

Senegal's Demba Ba returns to Turkey with Istanbul Basaksehir https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Senegal's former Chelsea striker Demba Ba returns to play in Turkey this time with Istanbul Basaksehir. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 05:38PM

Japanese porn: Shops scrap magazines in 2020 Olympics purge

Japanese porn: Shops scrap magazines in 2020 Olympics purge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two of Japan's big convenience store chains will stop selling adult magazines ahead of Tokyo 2020. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 04:33PM

South Africa women's star Leandra Smeda moves to Sweden

South Africa women's star Leandra Smeda moves to Sweden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Africa's Leandra Smeda signs for Swedish club Vittsjo GIK after impressing at the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ghana. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 03:50PM

Paul Whelan: US spy suspect to remain in custody in Russia

Paul Whelan: US spy suspect to remain in custody in Russia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ex-US marine Paul Whelan was arrested last month on suspicion of spying - claims his family denies. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 03:31PM

Emiliano Sala: Fears Cardiff FC player on missing plane

Emiliano Sala: Fears Cardiff FC player on missing plane https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It is feared Argentine striker Emiliano Sala was on a light aircraft which disappeared off Guernsey. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 02:44PM

Taliban militants kill dozens at Afghan intelligence base

Taliban militants kill dozens at Afghan intelligence base https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Afghan intelligence suffers one of its deadliest attacks after a string of battlefield defeats. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 03:11PM

Barcelona B's Moussa Wague alleges racism led to red card

Barcelona B's Moussa Wague alleges racism led to red card https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Barcelona B and Senegal defender Moussa Wague apologises for sending off and says racist insults led to the red card. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 03:09PM

Brexit: New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern says trade deal 'a priority'

Brexit: New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern says trade deal 'a priority' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J New Zealand "ready and willing" to sign post-Brexit trade deal with the UK, says its prime minister. Author -- January 21, 2019 at 05:54PM

Ronaldo all smiles on way to court

Ronaldo all smiles on way to court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The superstar footballer faces tax evasion charges which could result in an €18.8m (£16.6m) fine. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 02:25PM

Bola Tinubu on why she founded Nigeria's child helpline

Bola Tinubu on why she founded Nigeria's child helpline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Corporate lawyer Bola Tinubu says everyone has a responsibility to help fight child abuse. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 02:21PM

Ronaldo in court for tax evasion charge

Ronaldo in court for tax evasion charge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The football superstar is expected to agree a deal that will spare him jail time. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 01:51PM

Sex abuse scandal hits South Korea's elite skating scene

Sex abuse scandal hits South Korea's elite skating scene https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Korea is a world leader in speed skating and the latest allegations have shocked the public. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 01:02PM

Lamb industry should not be nervous about New Zealand, Ardern says

Lamb industry should not be nervous about New Zealand, Ardern says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jacinda Ardern says the lamb industry should not be nervous about a New Zealand trade deal. Author -- January 21, 2019 at 10:02PM

Ex-Nissan boss faces more time in custody as bail denied

Ex-Nissan boss faces more time in custody as bail denied https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The decision means Carlos Ghosn could remain in custody in Tokyo until his trial for financial crimes. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 10:23AM

Kevin-Prince Boateng joins Barcelona on loan from Sassuolo

Kevin-Prince Boateng joins Barcelona on loan from Sassuolo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kevin-Prince Boateng joins Barcelona on loan from Serie A side Sassuolo for the rest of the season. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 03:32AM

Zimbabwe president abandons Davos trip amid violence

Zimbabwe president abandons Davos trip amid violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Emmerson Mnangagwa returns home instead of attending the Davos economic summit in Switzerland. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 09:34AM

UK MPs put forward rival Brexit plans

UK MPs put forward rival Brexit plans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Theresa May is to meet the cabinet as Labour calls for a vote on options including another referendum. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 08:55AM

Taiwan 'bikini hiker' dies on solo climb despite search efforts

Taiwan 'bikini hiker' dies on solo climb despite search efforts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Condolences pour in for Gigi Wu, whose hiking expertise and candid photos won her thousands of fans. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 08:48AM

France summons Italian envoy over Africa remarks

France summons Italian envoy over Africa remarks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Italian ambassador is summoned after Deputy PM Luigi di Maio accuses France of exploiting Africa. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 06:33AM

France summons Italian envoy over Africa remarks

France summons Italian envoy over Africa remarks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Italian ambassador is summoned after Deputy PM Luigi di Maio accuses France of exploiting Africa. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 06:33AM

Year of the Pig? Peppa takes China by storm

Year of the Pig? Peppa takes China by storm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Peppa Pig may be doing more for Brand Britain and soft power than many other British exports. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 05:07AM

Indonesia reviews release of radical cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir

Indonesia reviews release of radical cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The planned release of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir on medical grounds is reviewed amid Australian unease. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 05:12AM

Being awake during brain surgery: 'You are hovering in between worlds'

Being awake during brain surgery: 'You are hovering in between worlds' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jazz musician Musa Manzini was kept awake for part of his surgery to have a tumour removed. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 05:06AM

Sudan gags two foreign journalists

Sudan gags two foreign journalists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two foreign reporters have had their right to report in the protest-hit country revoked. Author -- January 22, 2019 at 12:15AM

Horsemeat scandal: Trial of firms accused of selling horse as beef opens in Paris

Horsemeat scandal: Trial of firms accused of selling horse as beef opens in Paris https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Millions of ready meals were withdrawn from sale after they were found to contain horse, not beef. Author -- January 21, 2019 at 11:54PM