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Premier League: Why Nigeria's passion for English football continues https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As England's Premier League continues to grip Nigeria, the football phone-ins are intense listening. Author -- September 01, 2019 at 10:39AM

Assam NRC: People queue to check they are on list

Assam NRC: People queue to check they are on list https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The list effectively strips about 1.9 million people in the state of their citizenship. Author -- September 01, 2019 at 02:15AM

The churches trying to save Ethiopia's trees

The churches trying to save Ethiopia's trees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The forests provide protective 'clothing' for sacred spaces but farmland is putting these ancient trees at risk. Author -- September 01, 2019 at 04:16AM

How migrants cross the Channel from Calais

How migrants cross the Channel from Calais https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC's Gavin Lee boards a small boat to see some of the dangers face by migrants who cross the English Channel. Author -- September 01, 2019 at 10:20AM

Hong Kong police raid metro system

Hong Kong police raid metro system https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Riot police violently tackle suspected protesters in Hong Kong's metro system after demonstrations. Author -- September 01, 2019 at 05:23AM

Barcelona held by promoted Osasuna but Ansu Fati, 16, scores

Barcelona held by promoted Osasuna but Ansu Fati, 16, scores https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Barcelona are held by promoted Osasuna as 16-year-old Ansu Fati becomes the champions' youngest La Liga goalscorer. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 10:16PM

Formula 2: Anthoine Hubert killed in Belgium crash

Formula 2: Anthoine Hubert killed in Belgium crash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert has been killed in a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix, motorsport's governing body the FIA says. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 09:58PM

DJ Arafat: Fans of Ivorian artist 'open coffin' during funeral unrest

DJ Arafat: Fans of Ivorian artist 'open coffin' during funeral unrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chaotic scenes break out as fans interrupt the private funeral of the influential Ivorian musician. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 09:41PM

Parliament suspension: Thousands protest against plans to suspend Parliament

Parliament suspension: Thousands protest against plans to suspend Parliament https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Crowds take to the streets across the UK to protest against Boris Johnson's plans to suspend Parliament. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 08:33PM

Idlib ‘double tap’ air strike Russia says never was

Idlib ‘double tap’ air strike Russia says never was https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An attack kills 39 people in Syria - Russia says it wasn't involved. BBC News Arabic investigates. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 04:02AM

Trade war: US set to hit China with new wave of tariffs

Trade war: US set to hit China with new wave of tariffs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The trade war between the world's two largest economies is set to intensify with new tariffs. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 02:16AM

Hong Kong: Blue-dyed water fired at protesters defying ban

Hong Kong: Blue-dyed water fired at protesters defying ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police fired blue-dyed water and fired teargas at protesters as violence once again hit the city. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 08:53PM

First New York, now Paris for Birmingham amputee model

First New York, now Paris for Birmingham amputee model https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Daisy-May Demetre, nine, from Birmingham, is said to be "bringing awareness to the world". Author -- August 31, 2019 at 07:45PM

South Africa policeman arrested over boxing champion's murder

South Africa policeman arrested over boxing champion's murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Female boxing champion Leighandre "Baby Lee" Jegels was shot dead on Friday in Mdantsane, South Africa. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 07:43PM

Afghanistan conflict: Taliban launch major assault on Kunduz

Afghanistan conflict: Taliban launch major assault on Kunduz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Government airstrikes slow down the militants but they have not retreated from their positions. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 07:20PM

South Africa: Molefi Ntseki appointed as new Bafana Bafana coach

South Africa: Molefi Ntseki appointed as new Bafana Bafana coach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Africa name the unheralded Molefi Ntseki as their new coach, surprising with a quick decision after the departure of Stuart Baxter. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 07:16PM

Al Ahly: Egyptian giants appoint Rene Weiler as new coach

Al Ahly: Egyptian giants appoint Rene Weiler as new coach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Egyptian giants Al Ahly appoint Rene Weiler as the club's new coach, replacing Martin Lasarte who was sacked earlier this month. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 06:34PM

Arsenal: Nacho Monreal joins Real Sociedad as Mohamed Elneny agrees Besiktas loan

Arsenal: Nacho Monreal joins Real Sociedad as Mohamed Elneny agrees Besiktas loan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nacho Monreal leaves Arsenal to sign a two-year deal with La Liga side Real Sociedad while Mohamed Elneny joins Besiktas on a season-long loan. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 04:20PM

Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators defy ban on march

Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators defy ban on march https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds as thousands of people take to the streets. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 03:11PM

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace winger 'deserves' to play for a top club - Steve Parish

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace winger 'deserves' to play for a top club - Steve Parish https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha "deserves" to play for a "top club". Author -- August 31, 2019 at 02:46PM

Assam NRC: What next for 1.9 million 'stateless' Indians?

Assam NRC: What next for 1.9 million 'stateless' Indians? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The latest version of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, strips 1.9 million of citizenship. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 10:17AM

DJ Arafat: Thousands pay tribute at Abidjan concert

DJ Arafat: Thousands pay tribute at Abidjan concert https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fans flock to honour the influential Ivorian musician, who died in a motorcycle accident this month. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 06:13AM

Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion

Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 04:53AM

Nanjing Massacre: Denmark honours hero who rescued Chinese

Nanjing Massacre: Denmark honours hero who rescued Chinese https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bernhard Sindberg sheltered many Chinese from the rampaging Japanese army in 1937. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 04:42AM

Maryam Hamdani: 'I taught myself to play taarab music online'

Maryam Hamdani: 'I taught myself to play taarab music online' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Maryam Mohammed Hamdani says she is the first woman to play taarab in public in Zanzibar. Author -- August 31, 2019 at 04:10AM

Roman Polanski film premieres at Venice amid controversy

Roman Polanski film premieres at Venice amid controversy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An Officer And A Spy was screened in competition, despite concerns from the jury president. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 11:04PM

Tetra Pak billionaire Hans Rausing dies at 93

Tetra Pak billionaire Hans Rausing dies at 93 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The driving force behind the packaging giant will also be remembered for his philanthropy, his family says. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 11:03PM

Napoleon Bonaparte: St Helena seeks impersonator for bicentenary

Napoleon Bonaparte: St Helena seeks impersonator for bicentenary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tourism officials are looking for a "well presented" male to play the role of the French emperor. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 09:28PM

Mo Salah: Gary Hyland sentenced for racist tweets

Mo Salah: Gary Hyland sentenced for racist tweets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Everton fan Gary Hyland targeted the Liverpool striker's Muslim faith in a series of Twitter posts. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 04:49PM

Germany eases citizen rules for WW2 refugee descendants

Germany eases citizen rules for WW2 refugee descendants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J New decrees will help descendants of refugees from the Nazis who failed to obtain German citizenship. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 05:19PM

Brexit: MPs trying to block no deal make it more likely, says Boris Johnson

Brexit: MPs trying to block no deal make it more likely, says Boris Johnson https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The PM says the way to get a Brexit agreement is to stop the EU thinking MPs are going to block no deal. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 04:59PM

Angola call-up under-17 star Zito Luvumba

Angola call-up under-17 star Zito Luvumba https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Angola's interim coach Pedro Goncalves includes 17-year-old Zito Luvumba in his squad for World Cup qualifiers. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 04:21PM

Crying baby found alone in Fiji near five dead family members

Crying baby found alone in Fiji near five dead family members https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two people are questioned by police after five bodies are found in Fiji’s Nausori Highlands. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 03:33PM

Australian skydivers died in mid-air collision, coroner finds

Australian skydivers died in mid-air collision, coroner finds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A coroner has called for skydivers to be banned from checking their own equipment after the incident. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 02:29PM

Judge refuses to halt Parliament suspension plans ahead of full hearing

Judge refuses to halt Parliament suspension plans ahead of full hearing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Court of Session will now make a full ruling next week on whether Boris Johnson is acting legally. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 03:20PM

Tom Saintfiet: 'I won't beg players to play for Gambia'

Tom Saintfiet: 'I won't beg players to play for Gambia' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet insists he will not 'beg' players to represent the Scorpions. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 03:09PM

DR Congo Ebola deaths top 2,000

DR Congo Ebola deaths top 2,000 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The current outbreak in the east has been called one of the world's "most complex humanitarian crises". Author -- August 30, 2019 at 01:42PM

'Beaten and tortured' by the Indian army

'Beaten and tortured' by the Indian army https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some villagers in Indian-administered Kashmir allege they were beaten by the Indian army. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 02:23AM

Victor Wanyama: Tottenham and Club Bruges agree deal for Kenya midfielder

Victor Wanyama: Tottenham and Club Bruges agree deal for Kenya midfielder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tottenham agree a deal with Belgian side Club Bruges over the transfer of Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 11:42PM

Eric Cantona: Former Manchester United striker shocks Uefa awards night with bizarre speech

Eric Cantona: Former Manchester United striker shocks Uefa awards night with bizarre speech https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eric Cantona stuns Uefa awards night with bizarre speech quoting Shakespeare and discussing science, war and crime. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 11:19PM

Great Barrier Reef outlook very poor, Australia says

Great Barrier Reef outlook very poor, Australia says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A report downgrades the reef's long-term health from poor to very poor due to climate change. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 11:37AM

Russia swaps prisoners with Ukraine including filmmaker, says prosecutor

Russia swaps prisoners with Ukraine including filmmaker, says prosecutor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Oleg Sentsov was convicted in 2015 for plotting and carrying out attacks in a controversial case. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 09:21AM

Tamil family's deportation from Australia halted mid-air

Tamil family's deportation from Australia halted mid-air https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A plane carrying the family of four is forced to land as activists secure a last-minute injunction. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 08:16AM

Joshua Wong arrested: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist

Joshua Wong arrested: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mr Wong's political party says the leading activist was "forcefully pushed into a minivan" by police. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 06:57AM

Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival

Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The man had attended the festival in Cuellar as a spectator but was attacked by the bull. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 06:35AM

The bipolar restaurant owner serving up soul food

The bipolar restaurant owner serving up soul food https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jetro Raphael designed his restaurant to make himself and others feel safe and happy, and to encourage discussion about mental illness in Manila. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 09:37PM

How do blind people enjoy the Mona Lisa?

How do blind people enjoy the Mona Lisa? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Museums don't allow people to touch the Mona Lisa or any Van Gogh paintings. With tactile art now you can. Author -- August 30, 2019 at 01:49AM

Trump statue erected in Melania's home country Slovenia

Trump statue erected in Melania's home country Slovenia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The wooden monument follows a statue of his wife that drew comparisons to a Smurfette. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 09:27PM

Brexit: Outrage over suspension of Parliament 'phoney'

Brexit: Outrage over suspension of Parliament 'phoney' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg defends the prime minister's move but a government whip resigns in protest. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 06:26PM

Josh Maja: Nigeria chase England-born forward

Josh Maja: Nigeria chase England-born forward https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nigeria caoch Gernot Rohr is keen to try and persuade England-born striker Josh Maja to play for the Super Eagles. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 07:00PM

Anti-groping stamp lets victims mark assailants

Anti-groping stamp lets victims mark assailants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Japanese device is paired with a special lamp that lets its otherwise invisible ink be seen. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 06:36PM

Mazda, the poodle who helps sweep Thailand's streets

Mazda, the poodle who helps sweep Thailand's streets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mazda the Poodle-Shih Tzu joins his owner every day at work while she sweeps the road in Thailand. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 03:07PM

Reham Saeed: TV host suspended over obesity comments

Reham Saeed: TV host suspended over obesity comments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The TV host said that overweight women are "a burden on their families and the state". Author -- August 29, 2019 at 04:23PM

Period poverty in Namibia: 'Girls can't afford sanitary pads'

Period poverty in Namibia: 'Girls can't afford sanitary pads' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some are using potentially harmful contraceptive injections, offered free, to control their periods. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 04:48PM

Arctic team maps five islands found by Russian student

Arctic team maps five islands found by Russian student https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Marina Migunova spotted the islands in photos showing a shrinking Arctic glacier. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 04:29PM

Italy PM Conte vows more united Italy as Salvini leaves power

Italy PM Conte vows more united Italy as Salvini leaves power https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The agreement between a populist and centre-left party is a major setback to the right-wing League. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 04:15PM

Mauritania opt to leave Adama Ba out of squad

Mauritania opt to leave Adama Ba out of squad https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mauritania coach Corentin Martins opts to leave Adama Ba out of his latest squad. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 03:53PM

Mystery of Napoleon's favourite general may be solved in Russian discovery

Mystery of Napoleon's favourite general may be solved in Russian discovery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J DNA results on remains found under a dance floor in Russia could end the mystery of a French general. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 03:32PM

Europe papers criticise Johnson's 'perfidious' move

Europe papers criticise Johnson's 'perfidious' move https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The British prime minister's decision to suspend parliament has been condemned by many European commentators. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 02:53PM

Canada deports Chinese activist Yang Wei over knife crimes

Canada deports Chinese activist Yang Wei over knife crimes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Supporters say Yang Wei faces "brutality" in China, but Canada declared him a dangerous offender. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 02:21PM

New Zealand bans dolphin swimming: People are loving them 'too much'

New Zealand bans dolphin swimming: People are loving them 'too much' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Numbers of bottlenose dolphins visiting has dropped by 66% and record numbers of calves are dying. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 01:25PM

Hong Kong park lights up in sex abuse protest

Hong Kong park lights up in sex abuse protest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands showed up to support protesters who say they were sexually assaulted by the police. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 01:42PM

Measles: Four European nations lose eradication status

Measles: Four European nations lose eradication status https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The World Health Organization blames misinformation for the global resurgence of the disease. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 01:02PM

Turkey's stage-struck grannies act to save the planet

Turkey's stage-struck grannies act to save the planet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Turkish granny directs all-women village troupe in climate crisis play. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 12:43PM

Tolstoy classic gets India activist into trouble

Tolstoy classic gets India activist into trouble https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An Indian judge asked an activist to explain why he had a book "about war in another country". Author -- August 29, 2019 at 12:07PM

S Korea ex-leader Park and Samsung heir Lee face bribery retrials

S Korea ex-leader Park and Samsung heir Lee face bribery retrials https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Supreme Court also orders a retrial for Samsung's Lee Jae-yong for bribery in the same scandal. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 12:55PM

Tolstoy's War and Peace lands India activist in trouble

Tolstoy's War and Peace lands India activist in trouble https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An Indian judge asked an activist to explain why he had a book "about war in another country". Author -- August 29, 2019 at 12:07PM

Magaluf balcony death: Mother revisits site of fall

Magaluf balcony death: Mother revisits site of fall https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A mother whose son died after falling from a balcony in Spain has revisited the site where he died. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 04:23AM

Hong Kong: Protesters join MeToo rally against police

Hong Kong: Protesters join MeToo rally against police https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands gathered to demand answers after protesters accused the police of using sexual violence. Author -- August 29, 2019 at 10:38AM

French 'cybercops' dismantle pirate computer network

French 'cybercops' dismantle pirate computer network https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A team of French police destroys a virus that infected 850,000 computers, officials say. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 03:24PM

Adel Taarabt could play his first Morocco game in five years

Adel Taarabt could play his first Morocco game in five years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J New Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic retains Benfica's Adel Taarabt, who has not played for the Atlas Lions since 2014, in his first squad. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 03:01PM

Chinese Catholic bishop ordained with Pope's approval

Chinese Catholic bishop ordained with Pope's approval https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The first bishop is ordained under a new deal between Beijing and the Vatican. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 01:54PM

Brain Squad: 'Handsout app helps children go to school'

Brain Squad: 'Handsout app helps children go to school' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A group of five Nigerian girls has invented an app that helps less privileged children go to school. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 02:19PM

Kashmir: India's top court to hear challenge on special status loss

Kashmir: India's top court to hear challenge on special status loss https://ift.tt/eA8V8J India's top court will hear challenges to the government's decision revoking Kashmir's special status. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 02:06PM

Japan floods: Three people dead as heavy rains pound south

Japan floods: Three people dead as heavy rains pound south https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Authorities warn of "unprecedented" levels of rain and ask almost one million people to evacuate. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 02:11PM

Chinese Catholic bishop ordained with Pope's approval

Chinese Catholic bishop ordained with Pope's approval https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The first bishop is ordained under a new deal between Beijing and the Vatican. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 01:54PM

Government to ask Queen to suspend Parliament

Government to ask Queen to suspend Parliament https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It would mean MPs are unlikely to have time to pass any laws that could stop a no-deal Brexit. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 01:17PM

Watford 3-0 Coventry City: Ismaila Sarr scores on his first Watford start

Watford 3-0 Coventry City: Ismaila Sarr scores on his first Watford start https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Club record signing Ismaila Sarr marks his first Watford start with a goal as the Hornets ease past League One Coventry in the EFL Cup. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 02:30AM

Najib Razak 1MDB: Malaysia's former PM faces biggest trial yet

Najib Razak 1MDB: Malaysia's former PM faces biggest trial yet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Najib Razak is accused of funding a lavish lifestyle by plundering millions from a state fund. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 12:10PM

Australia to tackle foreign interference at universities

Australia to tackle foreign interference at universities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Campus clashes linked to Hong Kong's unrest have raised concerns about free speech and "self-censoring". Author -- August 28, 2019 at 12:25PM

Chinese man prevented from visiting Indian family

Chinese man prevented from visiting Indian family https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former army surveyor Wang Qi was captured in 1963 and had lived in India for more than five decades. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 11:26AM

Brexit: Home Office advert banned for 'misleading' EU citizens

Brexit: Home Office advert banned for 'misleading' EU citizens https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Advertising watchdog bans government advert telling EU citizens how to stay in the UK after Brexit. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 04:39AM

Hong Kong protests: Celebrities, big brands and China's media game

Hong Kong protests: Celebrities, big brands and China's media game https://ift.tt/eA8V8J From footage of the UK miners' strike to forcing brands to apologise, China's media is fighting back. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 11:18AM

Costco shoppers jostle for chicken at China's first store

Costco shoppers jostle for chicken at China's first store https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US retailer has opened its first physical store in China - and was quickly overwhelmed. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 09:34AM

Crowds force early closure of first Costco store in China

Crowds force early closure of first Costco store in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Costco's first China store comes as other foreign retailers have struggled to compete in the country. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 08:34AM

BTS's record label sues over 'malicious' posts

BTS's record label sues over 'malicious' posts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Big Hit Entertainment takes legal action over "insulting" and "defamatory" comments. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 04:41PM

Island mystery: 'How did my son die in Thailand?'

Island mystery: 'How did my son die in Thailand?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J David Cornock was found dead in his home on Koh Samui in May but the cause of death remains undetermined. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 05:51AM

Helmand: Army survivors describe their legacy of trauma

Helmand: Army survivors describe their legacy of trauma https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ten years on, British Army veterans describe the enduring trauma of serving in Afghanistan's Helmand Province. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 04:07AM

'Mushroom foraging saved me from my grief'

'Mushroom foraging saved me from my grief' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J When Long Litt Woon lost her husband she was overcome by grief. She rediscovered happiness foraging in the woods. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 04:52AM

Sudan crisis: Activists achieve 'big win' over generals

Sudan crisis: Activists achieve 'big win' over generals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The junta has agreed to a civilian government after months of protests against its rule. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 04:54AM

Has Kenya's plastic bag ban worked?

Has Kenya's plastic bag ban worked? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Plastic carrier bags were made illegal, so how has the government enforced the ban? Author -- August 28, 2019 at 04:55AM

Slavery: Could a new museum stop racism in London?

Slavery: Could a new museum stop racism in London? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The group behind the idea says the government has a "moral obligation" to help fund it. Author -- August 28, 2019 at 04:56AM

Red Star Belgrade puts tank outside stadium

Red Star Belgrade puts tank outside stadium https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Serbian football club has sparked a controversy by wheeling out a tank ahead of its clash in the Champions League. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 06:18PM

New Botswana coach Adel Amrouche out to change attitudes

New Botswana coach Adel Amrouche out to change attitudes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Botswana's new coach Adel Amrouche says he must change the attitude of the country's footballers. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 07:00PM

Berlin Chechen shooting: Russian assassination suspected

Berlin Chechen shooting: Russian assassination suspected https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Chechen dissident shot by a cyclist in a Berlin park had led rebels fighting against Russia. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 06:41PM

Brexit: Opposition MPs agree strategy to block no deal

Brexit: Opposition MPs agree strategy to block no deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Opposition MPs say they will try to block no deal by passing legislation in Parliament. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 05:51PM

British woman pleads not guilty to Cyprus 'false rape claims'

British woman pleads not guilty to Cyprus 'false rape claims' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A 19-year-old British woman says she did not lie about being raped in the tourist town of Ayia Napa. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 03:38PM

Mondher Kebaier appointed as Tunisia coach.

Mondher Kebaier appointed as Tunisia coach. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In a surprise move the Tunisia Football Federation names Mondher Kebaier as its new national team coach. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 05:27PM

Italy crisis: Five Star suspends coalition talks ahead of deadline

Italy crisis: Five Star suspends coalition talks ahead of deadline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The party says coalition talks can only resume if partners PD agree to reappoint ex-PM Giuseppe Conte. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 05:11PM

Magnitsky wins Russian rights battle 10 years after his death

Magnitsky wins Russian rights battle 10 years after his death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky died in jail in 2009 after alleging fraud by Russian tax officials. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 04:42PM

Madrid storm leads to flash flooding and road closures

Madrid storm leads to flash flooding and road closures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cars were washed away as torrents of water flowed through neighbourhoods in Madrid. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 04:00PM

Kei Kamara recalled by Sierra Leone as disciplinary ban lifted

Kei Kamara recalled by Sierra Leone as disciplinary ban lifted https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kei Kamara is recalled to the Sierra Leone squad after his ban for disciplinary issues is lifted. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 03:42PM

Letoya Johnstone: Kenya's transgender fashion icon

Letoya Johnstone: Kenya's transgender fashion icon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Letoya Johnstone trains Kenyan models to help them get ready for the catwalk. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 03:38PM

Yakou Meite: Reading striker chose to share racist abuse to demonstrate impact on players

Yakou Meite: Reading striker chose to share racist abuse to demonstrate impact on players https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Reading striker Yakou Meite felt he had to share racist abuse he received on social media to show the impact on players. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 02:40PM

Togo's Emmanuel Adebayor moves to Turrkey's Kayserispor

Togo's Emmanuel Adebayor moves to Turrkey's Kayserispor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor joins Turkish club Kayserispor on a one-year contract. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 01:41PM

Bangladesh: Court removes 'virgin' word from marriage form

Bangladesh: Court removes 'virgin' word from marriage form https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Women's rights group have successfully argued that this was the humiliating and discriminatory term. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 01:40PM

Inter Milan 4-0 Leece: Lukaku scores on Serie A debut

Inter Milan 4-0 Leece: Lukaku scores on Serie A debut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Romelu Lukaku scores on his league debut for Italian side Inter Milan after his club record move from Manchester United. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 03:52AM

Schoolgirls in Fraserburgh airbed rescue of man and child

Schoolgirls in Fraserburgh airbed rescue of man and child https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The teenagers swam out to help the pair who were in danger of drowning off the Aberdeenshire coast. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 11:25AM

Campbell v Lomachenko: Ukrainian fighter unsure of future beyond lightweight target

Campbell v Lomachenko: Ukrainian fighter unsure of future beyond lightweight target https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Vasyl Lomachenko says he is unsure on what his future in boxing holds if he wins all four lightweight world titles. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 10:44AM

Turkey bridge collapse injures pedestrians

Turkey bridge collapse injures pedestrians https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two people fall into a river as a bridge collapses after torrential rain in the Black Sea. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 01:59AM

Seoul's over-65s disco 'like medicine' for seniors

Seoul's over-65s disco 'like medicine' for seniors https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A daytime party set up by the local government proves a hit in the rapidly-ageing country. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 04:09AM

Thai palace shares unusually candid images of king’s consort

Thai palace shares unusually candid images of king’s consort https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The images show Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi flying a fighter jet, wearing combat fatigues and firing a gun. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 03:13AM

Yang Hengjun: Australian writer faces spying charges in China

Yang Hengjun: Australian writer faces spying charges in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australia says it has serious concerns for Yang Hengjun who has been detained in Beijing since January. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 05:33AM

The Kenyan school that was once a British detention camp

The Kenyan school that was once a British detention camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Camps where suspected anti-colonial fighters were brutally treated are now secondary schools. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 05:28AM

Dutch doctor faces trial in landmark euthanasia case

Dutch doctor faces trial in landmark euthanasia case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It is the first euthanasia case in the Netherlands involving a patient suffering from Alzheimer's. Author -- August 27, 2019 at 05:08AM

French man spent five days with head trapped in ladder

French man spent five days with head trapped in ladder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The man's shocked sister found him - he had slipped at home in eastern France during a DIY job. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 07:47PM

Bruce Grobbelaar: Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper heaps praise on club's African stars

Bruce Grobbelaar: Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper heaps praise on club's African stars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar heaps praise on the African players in the English Premier League, claiming Liverpool have 'three of the best.' Author -- August 26, 2019 at 06:35PM

Barcelona's popular beach evacuated over bomb

Barcelona's popular beach evacuated over bomb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Experts say the bomb found off Sant Sebastià's beach could be from the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 05:07PM

Amazon fires: Angola and DR Congo 'have more blazes'

Amazon fires: Angola and DR Congo 'have more blazes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Data suggests that Angola and DR Congo have more fires than the Amazon, prompting social media concern. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 05:24PM

Adut Akech: Magazine publishes wrong image of black model

Adut Akech: Magazine publishes wrong image of black model https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Adut Akech says she has been deeply affected by the error in WHO Magazine. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 04:17PM

Football racism 'may prompt Cantona moment'

Football racism 'may prompt Cantona moment' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Football could experience another "Eric Cantona moment" if government action is not taken to stop the racial abuse, says ex-Tottenham striker Garth Crooks. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 02:05PM

Trump says US and China to resume trade talks

Trump says US and China to resume trade talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The president says talks will start "very shortly" after a weekend of escalating tension with Beijing. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 02:52PM

Sailing into a vast sea of pumice rock in the Pacific Ocean

Sailing into a vast sea of pumice rock in the Pacific Ocean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A couple sailing in the Pacific Ocean have encountered a large patch of floating pumice rocks. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 11:50AM

Greece wildfires: Blaze forces evacuations on island of Samos

Greece wildfires: Blaze forces evacuations on island of Samos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Greek coastguard collects hundreds of people from hotels and beaches on the island of Samos. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 02:59PM

Zimbabwean Tererai Trent 'humbled' by New York statue

Zimbabwean Tererai Trent 'humbled' by New York statue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Zimbabwean academic Tererai Trent will be immortalised alongside Oprah Winfrey and Nicole Kidman. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 02:08PM

Jean-Philippe Gbamin: Everton midfielder out for up to 12 weeks with thigh injury

Jean-Philippe Gbamin: Everton midfielder out for up to 12 weeks with thigh injury https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin could be out for up to 12 weeks with a thigh injury he suffered in training. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 02:30AM

Indonesia picks Borneo island as site of new capital

Indonesia picks Borneo island as site of new capital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jakarta, the current capital, sits on swampy land and is gradually sinking below sea level. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 01:26PM

African Champions League: Tanzania's Simba suffer early exit

African Champions League: Tanzania's Simba suffer early exit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tanzanian club Simba suffer a shock early exit from the African Champions League, losing on away goals to UD Songo of Mozambique in the preliminary round. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 12:35PM

Majorca aircraft collide in mid-air, killing at least seven

Majorca aircraft collide in mid-air, killing at least seven https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two of those killed when a helicopter and an ultralight plane collided were under 18. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 08:38PM

'It's Never Your Fault': The Nigerian teens tackling child marriage

'It's Never Your Fault': The Nigerian teens tackling child marriage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J These Nigerian teens want to end child marriage in Nigeria, with the "It's Never Your Fault" campaign. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 11:13AM

PV Sindhu: India celebrates badminton World Championships gold

PV Sindhu: India celebrates badminton World Championships gold https://ift.tt/eA8V8J PV Sindhu becomes first Indian player to win the prestigious badminton World Championship. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 09:34AM

Vast 'pumice raft' found drifting through Pacific Ocean

Vast 'pumice raft' found drifting through Pacific Ocean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The mass of pumice, the size of Manhattan, is believed to come from an underwater volcano near Tonga. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 09:40AM

Asian stocks drop as US-China trade war escalates

Asian stocks drop as US-China trade war escalates https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The threat of new tariffs and hikes to existing duties by the US and China rattled investors in Asia. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 08:30AM

Amazon fires: G7 leaders close to agreeing plan to help, says Macron

Amazon fires: G7 leaders close to agreeing plan to help, says Macron https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Emmanuel Macron suggests G7 leaders are close to agreeing a plan to help the rainforest. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 08:04AM

Ben Stokes century leads England to epic Ashes-saving win at Headingley

Ben Stokes century leads England to epic Ashes-saving win at Headingley https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ben Stokes' astonishing 135 not out repeats his World Cup heroics and gives England one of their greatest victories to keep the Ashes alive. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 08:33PM

Trump's regrets on China trade war 'misunderstood'

Trump's regrets on China trade war 'misunderstood' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The president meant he regretted not raising tariffs on Chinese goods higher, a spokeswoman says. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 09:52PM

Hong Kong protests: BBC reporter stands next to 'pitched battle'

Hong Kong protests: BBC reporter stands next to 'pitched battle' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC's China correspondent on the standoff between police and protesters in Hong Kong. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 07:34PM

Hong Kong-China extradition plans explained

Hong Kong-China extradition plans explained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Plans to make it easier to send criminal suspects to the mainland sparked months of protest in Hong Kong. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 07:04PM

'The Paralympics and the Olympics should be less separate'

'The Paralympics and the Olympics should be less separate' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Paralympic long-jumper Markus Rehm wants to see a closer relationship between the Olympics and Paralympics. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 04:21AM

Ambedkar House: India’s £3m property row with two London residents

Ambedkar House: India’s £3m property row with two London residents https://ift.tt/eA8V8J India could be forced to close a London museum dedicated to one of the country’s “founding fathers”. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 04:15AM

In pictures: Nigeria festival celebrates Yoruba fertility goddess Osun Osogbo

In pictures: Nigeria festival celebrates Yoruba fertility goddess Osun Osogbo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The traditional two-week religious celebration is believed to be 600 years old. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 04:19AM

G7 summit: Iranian foreign minister attends unexpected talks

G7 summit: Iranian foreign minister attends unexpected talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Iran's foreign minister makes a "surprise" visit to Biarritz to meet the French president. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 04:10AM

Floods kill more than 60 in Sudan

Floods kill more than 60 in Sudan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nearly 200,000 people have been affected by floods since the beginning of July. Author -- August 26, 2019 at 02:49AM

Tokyo 2020: Nigeria's women seek Olympic football return

Tokyo 2020: Nigeria's women seek Olympic football return https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nigeria women's coach Thomas Dennerby names 18 locally-based players in a 24-woman squad to face Algeria in their two-legged 2020 Olympic qualifier. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 10:29PM

2022 World Cup: Comoros coach names squad for Togo double-header

2022 World Cup: Comoros coach names squad for Togo double-header https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Comoros coach Amir Abdou names his squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Togo as the Indian Ocean island nation seeks a first-ever World Cup win. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 09:08PM

Radhi Jaidi: Former Tunisia captain dismisses national coach rumours

Radhi Jaidi: Former Tunisia captain dismisses national coach rumours https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Tunisia captain Radhi Jaidi dismisses rumours linking him to the vacant national coaching position. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 08:36PM

Ireland's youngest parish priest, Fr Conor McGrath

Ireland's youngest parish priest, Fr Conor McGrath https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fr Conor McGrath, 32, tells BBC News NI what drew him to the priesthood and what his job involves. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 11:38AM

ICYMI: Alligator vs watermelon, and butter statues

ICYMI: Alligator vs watermelon, and butter statues https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Alligator vs watermelon, statues made of butter and other stories you may have missed this week. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 08:26PM

Janine van Wyk: South Africa captain signs for Danish club Fortuna Hjorring

Janine van Wyk: South Africa captain signs for Danish club Fortuna Hjorring https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Africa captain Janine van Wyk joins Danish side Fortuna Hjorring, becoming the first South African woman to play football in Denmark. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 06:25PM

Hong Kong police deploy water cannon at protests

Hong Kong police deploy water cannon at protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It is the first time the vehicles have been used in 12 weeks of anti-government protests. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 06:05PM

African Champions League: Former winners Orlando Pirates suffer shock exit

African Champions League: Former winners Orlando Pirates suffer shock exit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former winners Orlando Pirates suffer an early exit from the African Champions League as Zamalek, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Etoile du Sahel all ease through. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 05:13PM

Algeria culture minister quits after concert stampede

Algeria culture minister quits after concert stampede https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Five young fans of popular French-based rapper Soolking were killed in a stadium in Algiers. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 02:49PM

Rohingya crisis: Rallies mark two years of exile in Bangladesh

Rohingya crisis: Rallies mark two years of exile in Bangladesh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two years after what the UN calls ethnic cleansing, refugees from Myanmar mark their "genocide day". Author -- August 25, 2019 at 02:39PM

3D scanners could end UK airport liquid restrictions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 05:11AM

Changing places: Why countries decide to move their capitals

Changing places: Why countries decide to move their capitals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indonesia is the latest country to embark on moving its capital city. Here are some other examples. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 04:22AM

Is the US still Asia's only military superpower?

Is the US still Asia's only military superpower? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A report finds the US' defence strategy in the Indo-Pacific region is close to a crisis. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 04:19AM

Zimbabwe: Is it worse off than under former President Mugabe?

Zimbabwe: Is it worse off than under former President Mugabe? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The opposition in Zimbabwe says things are worse than under former leader Robert Mugabe - it it right? Author -- August 25, 2019 at 04:22AM

Imran Khan: A year facing Pakistan’s harsh realities

Imran Khan: A year facing Pakistan’s harsh realities https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pakistan's cricketer-turned-PM has had success abroad but struggled at home during a tough year in office. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 04:22AM

Migrant workers 'exploited' in Japan

Migrant workers 'exploited' in Japan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J International brands accused of 'exploiting' workers in Japan Author -- August 25, 2019 at 04:09AM

South Africa seizes Air Tanzania plane in Johannesburg

South Africa seizes Air Tanzania plane in Johannesburg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A farmer claims the plane was impounded because Tanzania's government hasn't paid him compensation. Author -- August 25, 2019 at 12:28AM

Bangladesh 'to be tougher' on Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh 'to be tougher' on Rohingya refugees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hundreds of thousands of people are in refugee camps after fleeing violence in Myanmar. Author -- August 24, 2019 at 10:11PM

Afriyie Acquah: Ghana international joins seventh club in eight years

Afriyie Acquah: Ghana international joins seventh club in eight years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah signs a two-year deal with Turkish Super Lig side Yeni Malatyapsor, his seventh club in eight years. Author -- August 24, 2019 at 08:16PM

Liverpool launch international football academy in Mauritius

Liverpool launch international football academy in Mauritius https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Liverpool launch a new international academy in Mauritius, saying they hope to 'bring authentic LFC coaching to young fans around the world.' Author -- August 24, 2019 at 07:23PM

Adebayor left out of Togo squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers

Adebayor left out of Togo squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor is left out of the national squad for next month's 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Comoros. Author -- August 24, 2019 at 06:20PM

Brexit: EU 'willing to listen' to Boris Johnson's ideas, says Donald Tusk

Brexit: EU 'willing to listen' to Boris Johnson's ideas, says Donald Tusk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Donald Tusk says he "will not cooperate on no deal" ahead of Brexit talks with Boris Johnson on Sunday. Author -- August 24, 2019 at 04:17PM

African Champions League: Ahly slam nine goals past Atlabara

African Champions League: Ahly slam nine goals past Atlabara https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Egyptian giants Al Ahly overwhelm Atlabara of South Sudan 9-0 and equal the record for an African Champions League aggregate winning margin. Author -- August 24, 2019 at 04:33PM

Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters in fresh clashes

Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters in fresh clashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police charge anti-government protesters, beating some with batons, in a 12th week of demonstrations. Author -- August 24, 2019 at 04:24PM

Arun Jaitley: Former India finance minister dies

Arun Jaitley: Former India finance minister dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jaitley, 66, oversaw the most significant tax reform in India since independence. Author -- August 24, 2019 at 12:26PM

North Korea launches two more 'short-range ballistic missiles' into sea

North Korea launches two more 'short-range ballistic missiles' into sea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Korea says two more missiles - the seventh round in recent weeks - were fired early on Saturday. Author -- August 24, 2019 at 09:45AM

Amazon fires: Brazil sends army to help tackle blazes

Amazon fires: Brazil sends army to help tackle blazes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Jair Bolsonaro orders soldiers to be sent to the region, after pressure from EU leaders. Author -- August 24, 2019 at 05:35AM

China releases British consulate worker detained at border

China releases British consulate worker detained at border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Simon Cheng was reported missing on 8 August after crossing the border for a business trip. Author -- August 24, 2019 at 07:19AM

Amazon fires: Brazil threatened over EU trade deal

Amazon fires: Brazil threatened over EU trade deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mr Macron says Brazil's leader lied to him as UK and German leaders voice concerns over the fires. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 08:28PM

Emine Bulut: Anger in Turkey over mother's murder

Emine Bulut: Anger in Turkey over mother's murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Emine Bulut, 38, was stabbed to death in a cafe in Turkey by her ex-husband in front of her child. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 08:26PM

Nigeria's Paul Onuachu signs for Genk from Midtjylland

Nigeria's Paul Onuachu signs for Genk from Midtjylland https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Belgium's Genk sign Nigeria international forward Paul Onuachu from Danish club Midtjylland. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 08:09PM

Kenya northern white rhinos: Vets harvest eggs from last two females

Kenya northern white rhinos: Vets harvest eggs from last two females https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It is hoped the unprecedented procedure will prevent the extinction of the northern white rhino. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 06:21PM

China escalates US trade row with new tariffs

China escalates US trade row with new tariffs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China plans to tax planes and oil in an escalation of tensions between the two superpowers. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 06:05PM

Amazon fires: Merkel and Macron urge G7 to debate 'emergency'

Amazon fires: Merkel and Macron urge G7 to debate 'emergency' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The French and German leaders want the issue debated at the G7 summit, but Brazil’s leader is angry. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 03:56PM

Ed Sheeran closes Divide tour with Ipswich homecoming gigs

Ed Sheeran closes Divide tour with Ipswich homecoming gigs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Up to 160,000 fans are expected in Ipswich as the singer ends his record-breaking tour with four gigs. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 04:39PM

Soldier dies after hotel balcony fall in Poland

Soldier dies after hotel balcony fall in Poland https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cpl Ryan Lovatt, from Clydebank, was on a break from Army duties, when he died in Warsaw. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 03:16PM

Ryanair rated 'greedy and arrogant' by customers

Ryanair rated 'greedy and arrogant' by customers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ryanair has been rated worst for customer service out of 100 big British brands, according to Which?. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 04:01AM

UK to discuss Channel migrants with France

UK to discuss Channel migrants with France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It comes after more than 60 migrants - including children - attempted to cross the Channel on Thursday. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 07:50AM

Brexit: Northern Ireland farmers warn of no deal risks

Brexit: Northern Ireland farmers warn of no deal risks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some food producers say a no-deal Brexit could put them out of business within three days. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 09:57PM

Molotov-Ribbentrop: Five states remember 'misery' pact victims

Molotov-Ribbentrop: Five states remember 'misery' pact victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Molotov-Ribbentrop pact doomed half of Europe for decades, say the Baltics, Poland and Romania. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 04:55PM

US names Nigerians in massive fraud investigation

US names Nigerians in massive fraud investigation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eighty people - most of them described as Nigerian citizens- are accused of stealing millions of dollars. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 04:38PM

Liberia's new coach Peter Butler 'not in it for the money'

Liberia's new coach Peter Butler 'not in it for the money' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Liberia's newly appointed coach Peter Butler insists he has not taken the role for 'financial gain'. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 04:09PM

Russia floating nuclear power station to set sail across Arctic

Russia floating nuclear power station to set sail across Arctic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The world's first such facility faces a long voyage across the Arctic ocean to Russia's far east. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 03:25PM

Ifeanyi Chiejine: Former Nigeria forward dies aged 36

Ifeanyi Chiejine: Former Nigeria forward dies aged 36 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Four-time Women's Africa Cup of Nations winner Ifeanyi Chiejine dies aged 36 after a long illness. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 06:08PM

Kei Kamara waits to react to Sierra Leone disciplinary axe

Kei Kamara waits to react to Sierra Leone disciplinary axe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kei Kamara is waiting for 'official' notification of his axing from the Sierra Leone national teams for 'disciplinary' issues. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 01:52PM

Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 August 2019

Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 August 2019 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 09:46AM

H&M collaborates with South African designer Palesa Mokubung

H&M collaborates with South African designer Palesa Mokubung https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South African designer Palesa Mokubung says her success should inspire other African women. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 09:47AM

Soolking: Stampede at Algeria rap concert 'kills at least five'

Soolking: Stampede at Algeria rap concert 'kills at least five' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fans had gathered to see rapper Soolking perform in Algiers when the stampede happened, reports say. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 09:36AM

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou not a bargaining chip, says Pompeo

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou not a bargaining chip, says Pompeo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Meng Wanzhou's lawyers argue her arrest is politically motivated, quoting President Trump's remarks. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 03:10AM

Papua protests: Racist taunts open deep wounds

Papua protests: Racist taunts open deep wounds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A complex and painful history lies behind violent protests erupting across Indonesia. Author -- August 23, 2019 at 05:20AM

Han Sung-ok: Was this North Korean defector failed by the South?

Han Sung-ok: Was this North Korean defector failed by the South? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The lonely death by starvation of Han Sung-ok and her son has South Korea asking "if only"... Author -- August 23, 2019 at 05:12AM

Fake news is 'reinforced by false memories'

Fake news is 'reinforced by false memories' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Research during Ireland's abortion referendum highlights risks for social networks. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 06:07PM

Junior Agogo: Ex-Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker dies aged 40

Junior Agogo: Ex-Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker dies aged 40 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo dies at the age of 40. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 05:02PM

South Korea and Japan's feud explained

South Korea and Japan's feud explained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Korea has ended an intelligence-sharing pact with Japan amid tensions dating to World War Two. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 05:03PM

Qandeel Baloch's parents fail to free her brothers, who are accused of her murder

Qandeel Baloch's parents fail to free her brothers, who are accused of her murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Pakistani court rejects their bid to free the accused killers of social media star Qandeel Baloch. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 04:21PM

Italy centre-left to seek coalition with Five Star populists

Italy centre-left to seek coalition with Five Star populists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Democratic Party leader calls for a "turning-point" government as an alternative to the right wing. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 04:15PM

Migration: UK cannot end freedom of movement on Brexit day, experts say

Migration: UK cannot end freedom of movement on Brexit day, experts say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK has no system to work out who is legally in the country after a no-deal Brexit, experts say. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 04:26PM

Zimbabwean comedian Gonyeti 'abducted and beaten' in Harare

Zimbabwean comedian Gonyeti 'abducted and beaten' in Harare https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Samantha Kureya, known by her stage name 'Gonyeti', has joked about the police and government. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 03:14PM

City of Bielefeld offers €1m for proof it doesn't exist

City of Bielefeld offers €1m for proof it doesn't exist https://ift.tt/eA8V8J For 25 years Germans have joked that Bielefeld does not exist - so now the city is fighting back. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 03:22PM

Qantas to run test flights on world's longest route

Qantas to run test flights on world's longest route https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The airline will track the health impacts of the 19-hour journeys from Sydney to New York and London. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 11:35AM

Banks condemn Hong Kong violence in newspaper adverts

Banks condemn Hong Kong violence in newspaper adverts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Businesses are coming under increased political pressure after months of protests in Hong Kong. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 12:52PM

Vegan Australian parents who left baby girl malnourished avoid jail

Vegan Australian parents who left baby girl malnourished avoid jail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Australian baby girl was so under-developed she looked like a three-month-old at 19 months. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 12:07PM

Russia launches life-sized robot into space

Russia launches life-sized robot into space https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The robot, named Fedor, will perform daily tasks during its 10 days on the International Space Station. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 12:01PM

Ryanair passengers face disruption as strike starts

Ryanair passengers face disruption as strike starts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J UK pilots at the airline begin a two-day walkout in a row over pay and conditions. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 12:03PM

Hong Kong protests: Fire extinguishers and soap used in stand-off

Hong Kong protests: Fire extinguishers and soap used in stand-off https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A sit-in at Yuen Long train station ended with a stand-off between police and some protesters. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 11:49AM

Huge beehive discovered inside ceiling

Huge beehive discovered inside ceiling https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Around 60,000 bees were removed from a woman's house in Brisbane, Australia. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 11:43AM

Hong Kong protests: What do young people want?

Hong Kong protests: What do young people want? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Young protesters in Hong Kong have been speaking about what they want from the government. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 05:26AM

Why India wants to break its decades-old nuclear pledge

Why India wants to break its decades-old nuclear pledge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J India's re-evaluation of its "no first use" nuclear pledge has implications on peace in South Asia. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 08:03AM

UK and South Korea to sign "continuity" trade agreement

UK and South Korea to sign "continuity" trade agreement https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The agreement seeks to maintain existing trade arrangements between the countries post-Brexit. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 07:53AM

Pompeo praises ‘US ally’ Denmark after Trump cancels visit

Pompeo praises ‘US ally’ Denmark after Trump cancels visit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US secretary of state speaks with Denmark's foreign minister amid a public row over Greenland. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 08:21AM

France dampens Brexit deal hopes as Johnson visits

France dampens Brexit deal hopes as Johnson visits https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The leaders will meet hours after the French president seemed to dampen hopes of any new Brexit deal. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 06:22AM

Trump on China: 'I am the chosen one'

Trump on China: 'I am the chosen one' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Discussing the China trade war, President Trump looks up to the sky and strikes a man-of-destiny tone. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 02:21AM

How Australia is shaking up the truffle market

How Australia is shaking up the truffle market https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australia maybe a newcomer in growing black truffles but is now the world's fourth-largest producer. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 04:01AM

Somaliland's poets and singers fight to be heard

Somaliland's poets and singers fight to be heard https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Artists in the self-declared republic of Somaliland are challenging state repression and conservative Muslim clerics. Author -- August 22, 2019 at 05:30AM

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Fidel Castro's crocodile bites man at Swedish aquarium

Fidel Castro's crocodile bites man at Swedish aquarium https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The man, in his 70s, had been delivering a speech when he was bitten by the animal. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 05:28PM

German eight-year-old takes 140km/h joyride on motorway

German eight-year-old takes 140km/h joyride on motorway https://ift.tt/eA8V8J "I just wanted to drive a little," the child told police after stopping in a motorway lay-by. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 04:24PM

China threatens sanctions over US-Taiwan F-16 fighter plane deal

China threatens sanctions over US-Taiwan F-16 fighter plane deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US government has approved the potential $8bn fighter plane sale, the largest in decades. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 03:22PM

Japan's bullet train opens door at 280km/h

Japan's bullet train opens door at 280km/h https://ift.tt/eA8V8J None of the 340 passengers were injured after the door swung open mid-journey at blistering speeds. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 04:15PM

Brexit will force Scot from German mayor's post

Brexit will force Scot from German mayor's post https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Iain Macnab will lose his job as Burgermeister of a German town as he will no longer be a EU citizen. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 03:36PM

Ryanair wins court bid to block Irish strike

Ryanair wins court bid to block Irish strike https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dublin High Court approves a bid to stop Irish pilots walking out, as a hearing on a UK-wide strike continues. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 04:00PM

Baby dolphin death causes dismay in Bulgaria

Baby dolphin death causes dismay in Bulgaria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The recent death of a baby dolphin has prompted renewed calls for the closure of the Varna dolphinarium. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 03:48PM

New Zealand speaker cradles MP’s baby during parliament debate

New Zealand speaker cradles MP’s baby during parliament debate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Labour MP Tāmati Coffey attends a debate with his baby boy after returning from paternity leave. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 03:19PM

Booba attack: Gang targets French rapper video team

Booba attack: Gang targets French rapper video team https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Shots were fired and three people were hurt as a video was being filmed, but Booba had already left. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 03:07PM

Iran tanker row: Greece closes out ship after US warnings

Iran tanker row: Greece closes out ship after US warnings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Greek minister says the country is "not willing to facilitate the course of this ship to Syria". Author -- August 21, 2019 at 02:53PM

UK automatically enrols firms for no deal

UK automatically enrols firms for no deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Business groups urged the government to act after many firms failed to get a customs number. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 04:11AM

Human bone found at Orkney Neolithic site

Human bone found at Orkney Neolithic site https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The find is intriguing because it seems to have been deliberately placed, perhaps as an offering, beneath foundations. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 10:35AM

Brexit: What are EU countries doing to prepare for no deal?

Brexit: What are EU countries doing to prepare for no deal? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How are other countries preparing for a possible no deal? Author -- August 20, 2019 at 10:27PM

Hong Kong: China confirms detention of UK consulate worker

Hong Kong: China confirms detention of UK consulate worker https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Hong Kong consulate worker was detained for violating the law, China's foreign ministry says. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 01:13PM

Hong Kong: Timeline of extradition protests

Hong Kong: Timeline of extradition protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A timeline of the unprecedented protests which have rocked Hong Kong for weeks. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 11:35AM

Traditional horse-racing in South Africa's Eastern Cape

Traditional horse-racing in South Africa's Eastern Cape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Traditional horse-racing by Xhosa men in South Africa's Eastern Cape. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 12:21PM

Trump cancels Denmark visit over Greenland spat

Trump cancels Denmark visit over Greenland spat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US president abruptly cancels his visit after the Danish PM says he cannot purchase Greenland. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 06:41AM

Brexit: PM to meet Angela Merkel with call to scrap backstop

Brexit: PM to meet Angela Merkel with call to scrap backstop https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It comes after the PM said the plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland was "anti-democratic". Author -- August 21, 2019 at 06:56AM

Fifa appoints normalisation committee to take charge in Egypt

Fifa appoints normalisation committee to take charge in Egypt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Normalisation committee installed in Egypt after the resignation of the entire EFA board following the Pharaohs' early Afcon exit. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 09:22AM

Cardinal Pell: 'The little people have won' as court rejects appeal

Cardinal Pell: 'The little people have won' as court rejects appeal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Activists react to a court's rejection of an appeal by Pell to overturn his sex abuse conviction. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 09:40AM

Papua prison break: Hunt for 250 inmates who escaped torched prison

Papua prison break: Hunt for 250 inmates who escaped torched prison https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Papua has seen days of unrest with protestors blocking streets and torching buildings including the prison. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 09:12AM

The DMZ 'gardening job' that almost sparked a war

The DMZ 'gardening job' that almost sparked a war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In 1976, North Koreans killed two US officers in the DMZ over a tree, sparking a huge military gardening operation. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 05:44AM

Cardinal George Pell loses appeal against sexual abuse convictions

Cardinal George Pell loses appeal against sexual abuse convictions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pell, the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of sexual abuse, will serve the rest of his six-year sentence. Author -- August 21, 2019 at 05:04AM

Fishermen rescued from flooded river in Jammu, northern India

Fishermen rescued from flooded river in Jammu, northern India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An Indian Air Force helicopter crew saved the two men in Jammu, which has been hit by heavy rain. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 08:53PM

Woedikou Afi Apéafa: 'Female players have potential but we are denied visas'

Woedikou Afi Apéafa: 'Female players have potential but we are denied visas' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Togolese footballer Woedikou Afi Apéafa says women are denied the chance to travel for tournaments. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 03:47PM

Open Arms migrants try to swim to Lampedusa

Open Arms migrants try to swim to Lampedusa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ten migrants jumped off a rescue ship, hoping to swim to the Italian island. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 07:51PM

Italy PM Conte to quit amid coalition row

Italy PM Conte to quit amid coalition row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J His resignation offer comes after he launched a blistering attack on coalition partner Matteo Salvini. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 07:00PM

Rwanda beer company Kroll says sorry for sexist jokes

Rwanda beer company Kroll says sorry for sexist jokes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The jokes on Kroll's beer bottles in Rwanda provoke an outcry including from the gender minister. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 06:25PM

Golf club car bomb: Two men arrested in Dublin

Golf club car bomb: Two men arrested in Dublin https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Irish police say they have arrested two suspects in connection with the New IRA attack. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 04:38PM

Scottish castle goes up for sale for over £8m in East Lothian

Scottish castle goes up for sale for over £8m in East Lothian https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Seton Castle was built with stone from a palace said to be Mary Queen of Scots' favourite retreat. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 04:41PM

No-deal Brexit 'could cost farms £850m in profits'

No-deal Brexit 'could cost farms £850m in profits' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A no-deal Brexit could be a greater challenge than BSE and foot-and-mouth, a researcher suggests. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 05:13AM

Paul Pogba: Man Utd's Harry Maguire calls for action after racist abuse

Paul Pogba: Man Utd's Harry Maguire calls for action after racist abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Manchester United's Harry Maguire calls on social media companies to "stop these pathetic trolls" after team-mate Paul Pogba is subjected to racist abuse online. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 03:12PM

Brexit: Freedom of movement plan 'will create chaos' - Abbott

Brexit: Freedom of movement plan 'will create chaos' - Abbott https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The shadow home secretary says the policy would "make Windrush look like a minor blip". Author -- August 20, 2019 at 04:30PM

What do Italians think of the government crisis?

What do Italians think of the government crisis? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The fate of Italy's coalition is set to be decided after weeks of hostility between ruling parties, the nationalist League and Five Star. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 04:57PM

Croatian diplomat suspended for racist posts on 'pure Europe'

Croatian diplomat suspended for racist posts on 'pure Europe' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Berlin embassy diplomat made inflammatory comments alongside idyllic images of the Adriatic. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 03:27PM

Kashmir unrest: 'They shot me and I fell to the ground'

Kashmir unrest: 'They shot me and I fell to the ground' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC meets protesters who were allegedly injured at the hands of security forces in Kashmir. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 03:04PM

Cameroon crisis: Ambazonia separatists get life sentences

Cameroon crisis: Ambazonia separatists get life sentences https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A military court jails leaders fighting for independence for the English-speaking part of Cameroon. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 03:12PM

Italy government crisis: Fate of coalition to be decided as PM faces removal

Italy government crisis: Fate of coalition to be decided as PM faces removal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country could see a new coalition government formed or fresh elections as the PM faces removal. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 03:09PM

Steve Smith: Australia batsman ruled out of third Ashes Test

Steve Smith: Australia batsman ruled out of third Ashes Test https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australia batsman Steve Smith - the leading run scorer in the 2019 Ashes - is out of the third Test after suffering a concussion in last week's second Test. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 02:57PM

Zimbabwe ex-Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko 'on the run'

Zimbabwe ex-Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko 'on the run' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Phelekezela Mphoko left a police station fearing he would be detained and poisoned, his lawyer says. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 02:52PM

Home and Away actor Ben Unwin dies aged 41

Home and Away actor Ben Unwin dies aged 41 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ben Unwin played "bad boy" Jesse McGregor during two stints on the long-running Australian soap. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 01:34PM

Syrian migrants in Turkey face deadline to leave Istanbul

Syrian migrants in Turkey face deadline to leave Istanbul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Unregistered migrants have until Tuesday to leave or face expulsion from Turkey's biggest city. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 12:10PM

Maurizio Sarri: Juventus coach treated for pneumonia

Maurizio Sarri: Juventus coach treated for pneumonia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri is being treated for pneumonia. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 12:48AM

UK PM tells EU backstop is 'anti-democratic'

UK PM tells EU backstop is 'anti-democratic' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland is "unviable", the PM says in a letter to the EU. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 07:12AM

Chandrayaan-2: India spacecraft begins orbiting Moon

Chandrayaan-2: India spacecraft begins orbiting Moon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The $145m Chandrayaan-2 aims to become the first space mission to land on the Moon's south pole. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 10:43AM

Hong Kong: British consulate staffer detained at China border

Hong Kong: British consulate staffer detained at China border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It comes after Simon Cheng, who works for the UK consulate in Hong Kong, reportedly went missing on 8 August. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 10:38AM

'I could feel my skin burning': Acid victims speak out

'I could feel my skin burning': Acid victims speak out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two women share their stories of surviving and then recovering from acid attacks in Uganda. Author -- August 20, 2019 at 04:01AM

British woman ‘horrifically burnt’ in Cambodia explosion

British woman ‘horrifically burnt’ in Cambodia explosion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A petrol station blew up killing one person, and injuring 13 others. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 10:23PM

Gina Lopez, Philippine anti-mining advocate, dies aged 65

Gina Lopez, Philippine anti-mining advocate, dies aged 65 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Philippine Environment Minister Gina Lopez briefly closed down many of the country's mines. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 10:53PM

Indonesia celebrates Independence Day with greasy pole contest

Indonesia celebrates Independence Day with greasy pole contest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indonesians take part in a greasy pole climbing contest - a tradition that dates back to Dutch colonial days. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 10:22PM

Boris Johnson: UK 'will be ready' for no-deal Brexit

Boris Johnson: UK 'will be ready' for no-deal Brexit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The PM insists the UK will be ready for a possible no-deal exit, after warnings in a leaked report. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 09:14PM

Brexit: Freedom of movement 'will end' says the government

Brexit: Freedom of movement 'will end' says the government https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The government has ditched the idea of extending freedom of movement to 2021 in the event of a no-deal. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 09:53PM

'Nightmare' hand statue looms over New Zealand city

'Nightmare' hand statue looms over New Zealand city https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The disturbing modern art piece has been installed on the roof of Wellington's City Gallery. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 06:01PM

'Cut the Iron Curtain': Germany's 1989 freedom picnic

'Cut the Iron Curtain': Germany's 1989 freedom picnic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thirty years ago a "European unity" picnic became an East German exodus from communism. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 09:22PM

US delays Huawei trade ban for another 90 days

US delays Huawei trade ban for another 90 days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The reprieve allows US companies to do business with Huawei for a further 90 days Author -- August 19, 2019 at 06:09PM

Indonesia Papua: Local parliament torched in Manokwari unrest

Indonesia Papua: Local parliament torched in Manokwari unrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Unrest has been reported on the streets of Manokwari after reports of racist abuse of Papuan students. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 05:26PM

Turkey removes three top Kurdish mayors in major crackdown

Turkey removes three top Kurdish mayors in major crackdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three elected officials are removed from office in raids over alleged links to Kurdish militants. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 05:20PM

No-deal Brexit: What is the UK government doing to prepare?

No-deal Brexit: What is the UK government doing to prepare? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The cabinet will meet every day to plan for an "orderly exit" from the EU. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 03:07PM

Kashmir schools re-open but students stay home

Kashmir schools re-open but students stay home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some 200 schools in Indian-administered Kashmir opened their doors but many parents kept their children at home. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 04:17PM

Lidl lines up suppliers to cover no-deal costs

Lidl lines up suppliers to cover no-deal costs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The supermarket's Irish business reminds British suppliers they are expected to pay EU import tariffs. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 02:18PM

Sardinian sand theft: French tourists face jail term

Sardinian sand theft: French tourists face jail term https://ift.tt/eA8V8J They say they wanted the sand as a "souvenir" and did not realise they were committing an offence. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 03:36PM

Simon Gautier: French hiker's body found in Italian ravine

Simon Gautier: French hiker's body found in Italian ravine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Simon Gautier, 27, made a plea for help 10 days ago, saying he had broken his legs in a cliff fall. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 03:17PM

Sudan's ex-President Omar al-Bashir arrives for trial

Sudan's ex-President Omar al-Bashir arrives for trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Omar al-Bashir is going on trial after prosecutors say a hoard of foreign currency was found at his home. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 02:49PM

Food for sport: African dishes for the win

Food for sport: African dishes for the win https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Zambian sports nutritionist Linia Patel recommends African recipes for different events. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 01:23PM

Jeremy Corbyn: General election will stop Brexit 'crisis'

Jeremy Corbyn: General election will stop Brexit 'crisis' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A general election would be the "change of direction" the UK needs, the Labour leader will say later. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 12:34PM

Jonathan Dick: Australian 'most wanted' murder suspect captured

Jonathan Dick: Australian 'most wanted' murder suspect captured https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police allege Jonathan Dick killed his brother with a sword at a busy shopping centre in 2017. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 08:33AM

Egypt giants Al Ahly sack coach Lasarte after Cup defeat

Egypt giants Al Ahly sack coach Lasarte after Cup defeat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Egyptian giants Al Ahly sack their coach Martin Lasarte, a day after being knocked out of the Egypt Cup. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 09:33PM

Paros - the Greek paradise island that wants to ditch plastic

Paros - the Greek paradise island that wants to ditch plastic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Paros in Greece is at the centre of a drive to turn it into the world's first island free of plastic waste. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 05:20AM

The Nazi book of anatomy still used by surgeons

The Nazi book of anatomy still used by surgeons https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eduard Pernkopf created an "atlas" of anatomy by dissecting the bodies of Nazi political prisoners. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 04:55AM

The man helping to save Senegal's mangroves

The man helping to save Senegal's mangroves https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Haidar el Ali has led a project to plant 152 million mangrove buds in Senegal's Casamance Delta. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 04:01AM

The floating farm for cows

The floating farm for cows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cows are living on a floating farm in the middle of Europe's busiest port of Rotterdam, as part of an experiment to produce food more sustainably, and closer to people. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 04:00AM

Iran tanker row: Detained ship sets sail from Gibraltar

Iran tanker row: Detained ship sets sail from Gibraltar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The ship heads into the Mediterranean after Gibraltar rejected a US request to again seize it. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 04:13AM

Russian sailor's 1969 message in a bottle washes up in Alaska

Russian sailor's 1969 message in a bottle washes up in Alaska https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An Alaska man discovers the pristine 50-year-old message in a bottle while hunting for firewood. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 03:29AM

Kabul wedding blast: Groom has 'lost hope' after deadly attack

Kabul wedding blast: Groom has 'lost hope' after deadly attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mirwais Elmi and his bride survived but many relatives are among the 63 killed in Saturday's attack. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 03:06AM

Big rescue operation in Poland to find trapped cavers

Big rescue operation in Poland to find trapped cavers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Explosives might be used to free two cavers trapped since Saturday in the Tatra mountains. Author -- August 19, 2019 at 02:12AM

Australia repel England to draw second Ashes test

Australia repel England to draw second Ashes test https://ift.tt/eA8V8J England fall four wickets short of a remarkable victory in the second Ashes Test as Australia survive a tense final hour at Lord's. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 11:32PM

Gran Canaria: Wildfires displace 4,000 on holiday island

Gran Canaria: Wildfires displace 4,000 on holiday island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Canary Islands regional president said the fires are out of control. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 10:54PM

Zimbabwe sanctions: Sadc calls on US and EU to drop policy

Zimbabwe sanctions: Sadc calls on US and EU to drop policy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sixteen members of Southern African Development Community say the EU and US policy harms the region. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 09:15PM

Hong Kong protests: Rival demonstrations spread across globe

Hong Kong protests: Rival demonstrations spread across globe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Supporters of Beijing and Hong Kong have held rallies in the UK, France, US, Canada and Australia. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 08:05PM

Famous dugong dies after eating plastic

Famous dugong dies after eating plastic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pieces of plastic were found inside the stomach of the sea mammal which was stranded on a Thai beach. Author -- August 17, 2019 at 04:21PM

Hong Kong demonstrators on why they're still protesting

Hong Kong demonstrators on why they're still protesting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Voices from Hong Kong as thousands of people hold another day of pro-democracy protests. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 04:27PM

Hong Kong protests: Tens of thousands gather for major rally

Hong Kong protests: Tens of thousands gather for major rally https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pro-democracy campaigners hold a new march in the face of warnings from the government in Beijing. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 02:11PM

Paris waiter 'shot dead over slow sandwich service'

Paris waiter 'shot dead over slow sandwich service' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A customer opened fire reportedly because his sandwich wasn't prepared quickly enough. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 05:25AM

The New Yorker reviving Jewish life on a holiday island

The New Yorker reviving Jewish life on a holiday island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dani Rotstein arrived in Majorca knowing nothing of its hidden Jewish past. Now he's helping reinvigorate its Jewish community. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 04:51AM

Iceland's Okjokull glacier commemorated with plaque

Iceland's Okjokull glacier commemorated with plaque https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A plaque placed on Sunday commemorates Okjokull glacier, which was officially declared dead in 2014. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 04:24AM

Mindfulness on Ireland's pilgrim paths

Mindfulness on Ireland's pilgrim paths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Writer Bébhinn Ramsay finds solace on Ireland's pilgrim paths after the death of her husband. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 04:09AM

Afghanistan: Bomb rips through wedding in Kabul

Afghanistan: Bomb rips through wedding in Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Many casualties are feared in the blast at a wedding in the Afghan capital. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 01:08AM

Italy's Salvini lets 27 teenagers off Open Arms migrant ship

Italy's Salvini lets 27 teenagers off Open Arms migrant ship https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The interior minister backs down reluctantly over the migrant minors amid a row within his cabinet. Author -- August 18, 2019 at 12:02AM

Second Ashes Test set for thrilling conclusion

Second Ashes Test set for thrilling conclusion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The second Ashes Test is poised for a thrilling conclusion after a memorable fourth day in which the fast bowlers of England and Australia illuminated Lord's. Author -- August 17, 2019 at 11:04PM

Man found dead in underpass after Istanbul floods

Man found dead in underpass after Istanbul floods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A homeless man was found in the Unkapani district, apparently drowned, after heavy rain caused extensive damage Author -- August 17, 2019 at 10:52PM

Bangladesh fire: 15,000 homes destroyed in Dhaka slum

Bangladesh fire: 15,000 homes destroyed in Dhaka slum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J About 15,000 homes are destroyed in a shanty town in Dhaka - but no deaths have been reported. Author -- August 17, 2019 at 07:39PM

How Hong Kong's police are tackling protests

How Hong Kong's police are tackling protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Senior officials address accusations of heavy-handedness and the rumours of Chinese intervention. Author -- August 17, 2019 at 07:07PM

Kashmir's communications partially restored, says India

Kashmir's communications partially restored, says India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Phone services are slowly being reinstated, but internet and mobile phone services remain suspended. Author -- August 17, 2019 at 06:04PM

Mohamed Hamdan "Hemeti" Dagolo talks to Zeinab Badawi about Sudan accord

Mohamed Hamdan "Hemeti" Dagolo talks to Zeinab Badawi about Sudan accord https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mohamed Hamdan "Hemeti" Dagolo, a key military leader, has promised to abide by a power-sharing agreement with the opposition. Author -- August 17, 2019 at 03:36PM

Sudan conflict: Senior commander Hemeti vows to stick with deal

Sudan conflict: Senior commander Hemeti vows to stick with deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Senior commander Hemeti tells the BBC the military will abide by the deal to be signed on Saturday. Author -- August 17, 2019 at 01:46PM

Elephant protection debate to dominate conservation meeting

Elephant protection debate to dominate conservation meeting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some countries are seeking extra protection while others want to re-open ivory markets at key trade meeting in Geneva. Author -- August 17, 2019 at 05:45AM

Why Nigeria has restricted food imports

Why Nigeria has restricted food imports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The government hopes to boost agriculture but will it lead to higher prices? Author -- August 17, 2019 at 04:59AM

Sheikh Zakzaky: Nigeria's Shia leader leaves Indian hospital

Sheikh Zakzaky: Nigeria's Shia leader leaves Indian hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The leader of Nigeria's banned Shia Muslim group returns to Nigeria without receiving medical treatment. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 05:31PM

Ethiopia's under-15 side set for history in Eritrea

Ethiopia's under-15 side set for history in Eritrea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ethiopia's under-15 team are set to be the first from the country to play in Eritrea since 1998. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 02:46PM

Pehlu Khan: India mob lynch victim's family vows to fight for justice

Pehlu Khan: India mob lynch victim's family vows to fight for justice https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pehlu Khan's family says a lower court's decision to set free all the suspects has left them shattered. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 04:01PM

Russia bird strike: How cool heads glided jet down to safety

Russia bird strike: How cool heads glided jet down to safety https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Russian crew are hailed as heroes for saving everyone aboard an Airbus jet hit by a flock of gulls. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 06:16PM

Malta migrants: Sole survivor describes 11 days in dinghy

Malta migrants: Sole survivor describes 11 days in dinghy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mohammed Adam Oga says the 14 others with him all died as they waited to be rescued. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 06:07PM

Hong Kong protest: What is mainland China hearing?

Hong Kong protest: What is mainland China hearing? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J State media censor Hong Kong reports and blame protests on a violent minority and foreign interference. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 04:36PM

Trump Greenland: US president 'mulls buying island from Denmark'

Trump Greenland: US president 'mulls buying island from Denmark' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US president is ridiculed by Danish politicians over reports that he wants to purchase Greenland. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 03:54PM

Turkish army pension fund to buy British Steel

Turkish army pension fund to buy British Steel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Turkey's military pension fund reaches a tentative deal to take over the insolvent steelmaker. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 02:43PM

Big role of Europe humans in cave bear extinction

Big role of Europe humans in cave bear extinction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The arrival of human ancestors in Europe spelled the downfall of the cave bear some 40,000 years ago. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 04:01AM

Huawei allegations: Uganda denies spying on Bobi Wine

Huawei allegations: Uganda denies spying on Bobi Wine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chinese telecoms firm Huawei and the Ugandan government deny hacking into Bobi Wine's WhatsApp chat group. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 03:48PM

Australia couple injured in 'freak' goanna attack on their dog

Australia couple injured in 'freak' goanna attack on their dog https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The couple in Australia were seriously hurt when they tried to protect their dog from a huge goanna. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 03:35PM

Kenya Airports Authority auctions abandoned aeroplanes

Kenya Airports Authority auctions abandoned aeroplanes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Kenya Airports Authority has overseen auctioned planes abandoned at Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 02:24PM

Cathay Pacific boss Rupert Hogg resigns

Cathay Pacific boss Rupert Hogg resigns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mr Hogg, who warned staff they faced being fired for taking part in Hong Kong protests, has resigned. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 02:24PM

Huawei gets caught up in China territory controversy

Huawei gets caught up in China territory controversy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Huawei, at the epicentre of the US-China trade war, is under fire over its representation of Taiwan. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 11:37AM

Sub two-hour marathon 'like stepping on moon'

Sub two-hour marathon 'like stepping on moon' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Breaking the two-hour marathon barrier would be "like stepping on the moon", says word record holder Eliud Kipchoge. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 09:42PM

In pictures: Australian Geographic's photo prize winners

In pictures: Australian Geographic's photo prize winners https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A drone shot of sharks circling a beached whale takes out top prize in the nature photo competition. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 11:53AM

Zimbabwe protests: Opposition vows to defy police ban on rally

Zimbabwe protests: Opposition vows to defy police ban on rally https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police say anti-government demonstrations in Harare are banned, prompting fears of a crackdown. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 10:28AM

French 'Spiderman' scales Hong Kong skyscraper with banner urging peace

French 'Spiderman' scales Hong Kong skyscraper with banner urging peace https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The French daredevil unfurled a banner showing China and Hong Kong shaking hands. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 08:59AM

French 'Spiderman' scales HK skyscraper

French 'Spiderman' scales HK skyscraper https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The French daredevil unravelled a banner showing China and Hong Kong shaking hands, as protests continue. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 08:59AM

Pacific forum turns into row with Australia over climate goals

Pacific forum turns into row with Australia over climate goals https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Small Pacific nations tell the region's biggest emitter it should be more focused on "saving" people. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 08:29AM

Film portrays reality of China’s one-child policy

Film portrays reality of China’s one-child policy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The government was concerned that a rapidly rising population would be detrimental. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 03:52PM

Twin festival in northwest France reaches 25th year

Twin festival in northwest France reaches 25th year https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The town of Pleucadeuc in northwest France holds an annual festival for twins, now in its 25th year. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 05:14AM

North Korea snubs peace talks with South Korea over war drills

North Korea snubs peace talks with South Korea over war drills https://ift.tt/eA8V8J North Korea says it has “no more words to talk” with South Korea, as it test-fires more missiles. Author -- August 16, 2019 at 04:59AM

Russia bird strike: Collision with gulls forces plane to land in field

Russia bird strike: Collision with gulls forces plane to land in field https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Passengers aboard the Russian Airbus 321 filmed the birds and heard them striking the engines. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 06:51PM

Salisbury Novichok attack poisoned second officer, Met confirms

Salisbury Novichok attack poisoned second officer, Met confirms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Metropolitan Police confirms Novichok was found in a blood sample taken from an officer. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 07:03PM

Stock markets nervous after China trade warning

Stock markets nervous after China trade warning https://ift.tt/eA8V8J European and US shares pare losses but remain in the red after a heavy sell-off on Wednesday. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 08:00PM

Iran oil tanker: Gibraltar orders release of Grace 1

Iran oil tanker: Gibraltar orders release of Grace 1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The ship carrying Iranian oil was stopped by Royal Marines in July, triggering a standoff with Iran. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 08:26PM

Leonardo da Vinci's abandoned and hidden artwork reveals its secrets

Leonardo da Vinci's abandoned and hidden artwork reveals its secrets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The National Gallery says the findings give "new insight" into the artist's creative mind. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 06:09PM

Greta Thunberg: Caroline Lucas reports Arron Banks to Twitter

Greta Thunberg: Caroline Lucas reports Arron Banks to Twitter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Brexit campaigner Arron Banks says his tweet about "freak yachting accidents" was a joke. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 03:56PM

Referee Frappart praised over top Uefa match

Referee Frappart praised over top Uefa match https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Stephanie Frappart's display earns widespread praise after she became the first female referee to officiate a major men's European match in the Super Cup. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 10:14AM

Iran tanker row: US requests detention of Grace 1 in Gibraltar

Iran tanker row: US requests detention of Grace 1 in Gibraltar https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Grace 1 was seized by Royal Marines on 4 July and has remained off the coast of Gibraltar since. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 04:55PM

Boy in the mask: The photo that defined the Troubles

Boy in the mask: The photo that defined the Troubles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Photographer Clive Limpkin reflects on his iconic image of a boy in a gas mask holding a petrol bomb. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 04:15PM

Venice court fines top architect Calatrava in bridge dispute

Venice court fines top architect Calatrava in bridge dispute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Renowned architect Santiago Calatrava must pay €78,000 (£72,000) for alleged Venice bridge errors. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 03:53PM

Hong Kong protests: Brand 'witch hunt' takes over Chinese internet

Hong Kong protests: Brand 'witch hunt' takes over Chinese internet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Versace and Swarovski are among the firms caught up in a wave of Chinese cyber nationalism. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 03:27PM

Viewpoint: Why Modi's Kashmir move is widely supported in India

Viewpoint: Why Modi's Kashmir move is widely supported in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ashok Malik explains why the views of many Indians on Kashmir have hardened in recent years. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 01:36PM

Russia bird strike: 23 injured after plane hits gulls and crash-lands

Russia bird strike: 23 injured after plane hits gulls and crash-lands https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Twenty-three people are hurt after the emergency landing in a cornfield near Moscow, reports say. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 01:45PM

Ashers 'gay cake' row referred to highest European Court

Ashers 'gay cake' row referred to highest European Court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Gareth Lee, who ordered the cake from Ashers bakery, is going to the European Court of Human Rights. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 11:30AM

Plastic particles falling out of sky with snow in Arctic

Plastic particles falling out of sky with snow in Arctic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Even in the Arctic, microscopic particles of plastic are falling out of the sky with snow, a study has found. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 11:00PM

Germany steels itself to face recession threat

Germany steels itself to face recession threat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Europe's largest economy has seen one quarter of contraction and further shrinkage is feared. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 04:01AM

Zimbabwe FA bans its former president, Philip Chiyangwa, for life

Zimbabwe FA bans its former president, Philip Chiyangwa, for life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) bans its former president Philip Chiyangwa for life for 'bringing Zimbabwean football into disrepute.' Author -- August 14, 2019 at 07:52PM

Nora Quoirin death: Post-mortem finds 'no foul play'

Nora Quoirin death: Post-mortem finds 'no foul play' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nora Quoirin starved after vanishing while on a family holiday in the jungle resort of Dusun. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 11:38AM

Krosa: Evacuations and cancelled flights as Japan braces for tropical storm

Krosa: Evacuations and cancelled flights as Japan braces for tropical storm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tropical storm Krosa is expected to make landfall on Thursday, disrupting Japan's summer holiday season. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 10:23AM

India PM Narendra Modi vows to 'restore' Kashmir's 'past glory'

India PM Narendra Modi vows to 'restore' Kashmir's 'past glory' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In his Independence Day speech, India's PM says ending Kashmir's autonomy would help the region grow. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 08:52AM

Planning for life after football in Nigeria

Planning for life after football in Nigeria https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Onome Ebi is a Nigerian footballer. She tells the BBC how she manages her finances and plans ahead. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 10:41PM

UK opposition leader's plans to defeat no-deal Brexit

UK opposition leader's plans to defeat no-deal Brexit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Labour leader plans to lead a caretaker government after winning a no-confidence vote in the government. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 04:56AM

Hong Kong crisis: Trump moots ‘personal meeting’ with China’s Xi

Hong Kong crisis: Trump moots ‘personal meeting’ with China’s Xi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Donald Trump says he’s confident Chinese president Xi Jinping can humanely solve Hong Kong’s crisis. Author -- August 15, 2019 at 06:00AM

Brexit: No chance of US trade deal if Irish accord hit - Pelosi

Brexit: No chance of US trade deal if Irish accord hit - Pelosi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Congress will block a UK trade deal if Brexit harms the Good Friday Agreement, key US Democrat says. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 06:21PM

Donegal: Fifteen rescued swimmers were caught in rip tide

Donegal: Fifteen rescued swimmers were caught in rip tide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Teenagers involved in the incident at Machaire Rabhartaigh were attending an Irish college. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 05:20PM

Turkish army pension fund set to buy British Steel

Turkish army pension fund set to buy British Steel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ataer is to be named the preferred bidder for the Scunthorpe works by the Official Receiver. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 04:47PM

Swedish court finds ASAP Rocky guilty of assault

Swedish court finds ASAP Rocky guilty of assault https://ift.tt/eA8V8J US rapper ASAP Rocky is found guilty of assault during a Stockholm brawl and given a suspended sentence. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 05:17PM

Greece wildfires leave blackened forests in their wake

Greece wildfires leave blackened forests in their wake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hundreds of villagers are evacuated as flames ravage a dense forest on the Greek island of Evia. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 04:39PM

Five Russian weightlifters receive suspensions over doping allegations

Five Russian weightlifters receive suspensions over doping allegations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Five Russian weightlifters, including an Olympic bronze medallist, receive provisional suspensions after being accused of doping. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 01:00PM

Portugal strike: Tanker drivers defy threat of arrest

Portugal strike: Tanker drivers defy threat of arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three days into a strike, Portuguese fuel tanker drivers reject a decree to provide a minimum service. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 04:57PM

Stephanie Frappart 'not afraid' of Super Cup between Chelsea and Liverpool

Stephanie Frappart 'not afraid' of Super Cup between Chelsea and Liverpool https://ift.tt/eA8V8J French official Stephanie Frappart says she will have no fears when she becomes the first woman to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 01:31PM

Greek island suffers 'terrible' wildfires

Greek island suffers 'terrible' wildfires https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hundreds of villagers have been evacuated as firefighters battle the flames in Evia. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 04:52PM

Tencent sorry for Typhoon Lekima deaths blunder

Tencent sorry for Typhoon Lekima deaths blunder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China's largest video-streaming platform wrongly said a typhoon had killed around 99 million people. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 04:40PM

Shah Faesal: India detains Kashmir politician at airport

Shah Faesal: India detains Kashmir politician at airport https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A day before his arrest, he told the BBC that PM Modi had "murdered the constitution in broad daylight". Author -- August 14, 2019 at 04:22PM

Kenya officials exhume man's body to retrieve uniform

Kenya officials exhume man's body to retrieve uniform https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kenyan officials are accused of violating local laws and cultural practices by exhuming the body. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 02:47PM

German economy slips back into negative growth

German economy slips back into negative growth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A decline in exports dampened growth, causing the economy to shrink 0.1%, according to official data. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 11:36AM

Brexit: Hammond says PM's demands 'wreck' chance of new deal

Brexit: Hammond says PM's demands 'wreck' chance of new deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Leaving the EU without a deal would be "a betrayal" of the referendum result, the former chancellor warns. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 04:59AM

Trenitalia in group to run key UK rail line

Trenitalia in group to run key UK rail line https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FirstGroup and Trenitalia will take over the running of the London-to-Glasgow route in December. Author -- August 14, 2019 at 11:52AM

Champions League: Porto knocked out, Ajax survive scare to reach final play-off round