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Second Test: England fight back against New Zealand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Joe Root and Rory Burns score centuries for England but the second Test in New Zealand remains in the balance. Author -- December 01, 2019 at 10:24AM

UK government reviews terrorists' prison release

UK government reviews terrorists' prison release https://ift.tt/eA8V8J PM claims scrapping early release would have prevented London attack but Corbyn points to budget cuts. Author -- December 01, 2019 at 07:29AM

Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election

Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly. Author -- December 01, 2019 at 08:10AM

'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger

'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment Author -- December 01, 2019 at 05:26AM

Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity. Author -- December 01, 2019 at 05:10AM

Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'

Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone. Author -- December 01, 2019 at 05:13AM

China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

China due to introduce face scans for mobile users https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection. Author -- December 01, 2019 at 05:03AM

HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle

HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex. Author -- December 01, 2019 at 05:01AM

Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta businessman charged with complicity in murder

Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta businessman charged with complicity in murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Yorgen Fenech is charged with complicity in the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Author -- December 01, 2019 at 12:36AM

London Bridge attack victim named as Jack Merritt

London Bridge attack victim named as Jack Merritt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J University of Cambridge graduate Jack Merritt, described by his father as a "beautiful spirit", was one of two people killed by Usman Khan. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 11:48PM

The Hague stabbing: Dutch police arrest suspect

The Hague stabbing: Dutch police arrest suspect https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A 35-year-old is detained over Friday's attack in which three teenagers were injured. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 10:51PM

Nigerian club FC Ifeanyi Ubah's bus attacked by armed robbers

Nigerian club FC Ifeanyi Ubah's bus attacked by armed robbers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A bus carrying Nigerian Premier League side FC Ifeanyi Ubah is attacked by armed robbers leaving some players 'critically injured' according to the club. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 06:47PM

Facebook bows to Singapore's 'fake news' law with post 'correction'

Facebook bows to Singapore's 'fake news' law with post 'correction' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It is the first time the social media giant has added a correction to a post under the new law. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 05:23PM

African Champions League: Etoile beat 10-man Ahly at start of group phase

African Champions League: Etoile beat 10-man Ahly at start of group phase https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Yassine Chikhaoui scores to give Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel a 1-0 win over 10-man Al Ahly of Egypt on Friday as the African Champions League group phase kicks off. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 05:10PM

Controversial tennis player Court to be 'recognised'

Controversial tennis player Court to be 'recognised' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Margaret Court's 1970 Grand Slam will be "recognised" at January's Australian Open despite her personal views, says Tennis Australia. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 04:16PM

North Korea threatens Japan with 'real ballistic missile'

North Korea threatens Japan with 'real ballistic missile' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J North Korea calls Japan's leader an "imbecile" and "political dwarf" in a row over its latest test. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 03:11PM

David Warner: Australian opener scores 335 against Pakistan

David Warner: Australian opener scores 335 against Pakistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Opener David Warner scores his maiden Test triple century as Australia continued to dominate Pakistan on day two of the second Test in Adelaide. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 12:56PM

DR Congo: Is it one of the most dangerous places to fly?

DR Congo: Is it one of the most dangerous places to fly? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country has a notorious air-safety record - but is it the worst? Author -- November 30, 2019 at 10:27AM

Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 08:24AM

General election 2019: Decisive moments in UK campaign

General election 2019: Decisive moments in UK campaign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Was this the week when it became clear Boris Johnson's Conservatives were likely to win the election? Author -- November 30, 2019 at 05:53AM

Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease

Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 05:45AM

Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India

Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 05:13AM

How Spanish Big Brother contestant was failed in alleged sexual assault

How Spanish Big Brother contestant was failed in alleged sexual assault https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room. Author -- November 30, 2019 at 05:09AM

Fifa announce plans to raise US$1 billion for Africa

Fifa announce plans to raise US$1 billion for Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fifa president Gianni Infantino plans to raise US$1 billion to build stadia across Africa. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 02:38PM

PolyU: Hong Kong police find almost 4,000 petrol bombs on campus

PolyU: Hong Kong police find almost 4,000 petrol bombs on campus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J They also found 1,339 explosive items; 601 bottles of corrosive liquids; and 573 weapons. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 01:32PM

Elizabeth I revealed as secret scribe of historic manuscript

Elizabeth I revealed as secret scribe of historic manuscript https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A historian pieces together clues to establish the author of the work at Lambeth Palace. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 05:55AM

Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution

Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A huge wildlife haven is at risk as Russian coal ships exploit melting Arctic ice in Siberia. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 05:31AM

Arsenal 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt: Kamada double adds to Unai Emery woes

Arsenal 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt: Kamada double adds to Unai Emery woes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The pressure on Arsenal manager Unai Emery intensifies as Daichi Kamada's brilliant double earns Eintracht Frankfurt victory at the Emirates Stadium. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 04:46AM

K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape

K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong Hun are found guilty of gang raping unconscious drunk women. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 11:13AM

Africa Confederation Cup: Wits coach on 'nightmare' fixture congestion

Africa Confederation Cup: Wits coach on 'nightmare' fixture congestion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Gavin Hunt says he faces splitting his squad to cope with a fixture 'nightmare' as the club try to juggle domestic and continental ambitions. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 11:07AM

Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?

Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 05:32AM

Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods

Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The badges - which featured a cartoon character known as Miss Period - led to complaints. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 10:49AM

The Muslim Sanskrit professor boycotted over his religion

The Muslim Sanskrit professor boycotted over his religion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A professor is being boycotted by students who argue that a Muslim individual cannot teach Sanskrit. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 10:01AM

Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack

Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The men had planned to use machetes and explosives to maximise casualties in central Melbourne. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 08:33AM

Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building

Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 08:30AM

GDP: Why India's growth rate is shrinking rapidly

GDP: Why India's growth rate is shrinking rapidly https://ift.tt/eA8V8J India's growth rate is at its lowest in six years - and economists expect it to fall further. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 08:01AM

Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved

Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An oppressive public order law that was used to regulate women's behaviour has also been repealed. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 08:05AM

Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review

Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 08:30AM

Blocked TikToker: I don't believe app's explanation for device ban

Blocked TikToker: I don't believe app's explanation for device ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The maker of a video accusing China of abuse of the Uighurs rejects TikTok's explanation for blocking her. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 09:42PM

Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'

Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three women tell us why having a mastectomy never made them feel less of a woman. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 06:24AM

Hillsborough: The thirty-year search for justice

Hillsborough: The thirty-year search for justice https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Families, friends and survivors of the tragedy reflect on their search for answers. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 06:06AM

Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution

Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors'

Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide". Author -- November 29, 2019 at 05:32AM

Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019

Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 05:28AM

Hong Kong protesters celebrate Thanksgiving

Hong Kong protesters celebrate Thanksgiving https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This is in response to Donald Trump signing of legislation backing Hong Kong protesters. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 01:57AM

Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims

Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most. Author -- November 29, 2019 at 04:55AM

Nigeria federation put Yusuf in charge of Enugu

Nigeria federation put Yusuf in charge of Enugu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Nigeria Football Federation puts Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf in charge of local team Enugu Rangers Author -- November 28, 2019 at 05:26PM

City Football Group: Manchester City's parent company buys majority stake in India's Mumbai City FC

City Football Group: Manchester City's parent company buys majority stake in India's Mumbai City FC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Manchester City's parent company - City Football Group - agrees deal to acquire majority stake in Indian side Mumbai City FC. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 05:03PM

Albania earthquake: Hopes fade as death toll rises to 40

Albania earthquake: Hopes fade as death toll rises to 40 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Teams from across Europe search for survivors of Albania's most powerful earthquake in decades. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 05:03PM

EU net migration to the UK falls to lowest level since 2003

EU net migration to the UK falls to lowest level since 2003 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Figures show net migration from both EU and non-EU countries last year was 212,000. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 04:10PM

German murderer wins 'right to be forgotten'

German murderer wins 'right to be forgotten' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The man was convicted of murder but has won the right to have his name removed from search results. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 10:58PM

Barcelona 3-1 Borussia Dortmund: Messi inspires on 700th club appearance

Barcelona 3-1 Borussia Dortmund: Messi inspires on 700th club appearance https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lionel Messi scores on his 700th Barcelona appearance as they reach the knockout stages of the Champions League with a win over Borussia Dortmund. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 03:50AM

Makeup vlogger reignites Chinese domestic violence debate

Makeup vlogger reignites Chinese domestic violence debate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J He Yuhong was famous for transforming her face - and has now sparked a national conversation. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 03:39PM

Hong Kong protests: China warns US over Human Rights and Democracy Act

Hong Kong protests: China warns US over Human Rights and Democracy Act https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Beijing says it will take firm counter-measures if Washington continues "down the wrong path". Author -- November 28, 2019 at 02:19PM

Pragya Thakur: India MP sacked from panel for calling Gandhi killer 'a patriot'

Pragya Thakur: India MP sacked from panel for calling Gandhi killer 'a patriot' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indian politician Pragya Thakur is dropped from a key defence panel after her comments. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 12:48PM

Stars align for epic space missions

Stars align for epic space missions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Athena and Lisa, two major astronomy projects of the 2030s, should launch within a year of each other. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 06:14AM

Facebook posts corrected under Singapore 'fake news' law

Facebook posts corrected under Singapore 'fake news' law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Singapore orders two Facebook users to make corrections after accusing them of "falsehoods". Author -- November 28, 2019 at 12:11PM

Why Australia is expecting a long and dangerous summer

Why Australia is expecting a long and dangerous summer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Already ravaged by bushfires and drought, the nation is not forecast to experience much relief. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 11:58AM

Rwanda leads fight against cervical cancer in Africa

Rwanda leads fight against cervical cancer in Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Rwanda's ambitious bid to tackle cervical cancer is inspiring other African countries to follow suit. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 06:37AM

Japan beer exports to South Korea hit zero amid trade spat

Japan beer exports to South Korea hit zero amid trade spat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Japanese beer exports to South Korea flat-line as a trade row between the countries simmers. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 11:39AM

India directive to WhatsApp 'will make spying easier'

India directive to WhatsApp 'will make spying easier' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J India reportedly wants WhatsApp to store users data locally, but critics are warning against it. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 09:06AM

Sydney 'lockout' laws: Australian city ends controversial bar curfews

Sydney 'lockout' laws: Australian city ends controversial bar curfews https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australia's largest city will almost completely remove laws blamed for ruining its nightlife. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 08:04AM

Ravi Kumar Atheist: The Indian man fighting to be godless

Ravi Kumar Atheist: The Indian man fighting to be godless https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ravi Kumar's quest for a legal document recognising him as an atheist has got him into trouble. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 06:39AM

TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 05:46AM

Southeast Asian Games off to a rocky start in the Philippines

Southeast Asian Games off to a rocky start in the Philippines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Complaints include visiting athletes sleeping on floors and event venues still under construction. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 05:46AM

The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?

The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 05:31AM

Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law

Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling". Author -- November 28, 2019 at 05:25AM

Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion

Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Falesi Mwajomba and a group of cervical cancer survivors are encouraging other women to get screened. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 05:25AM

Woman's suicide after fiance's death in Australia crash

Woman's suicide after fiance's death in Australia crash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Alice Robinson was found dead hours after partner Jason Francis was killed by a car in Australia. Author -- November 28, 2019 at 12:58AM

Cameroon's Pierre Webo gets coaching role in Turkey

Cameroon's Pierre Webo gets coaching role in Turkey https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Cameroon forward Pierre Webo joins Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir as an assistant coach. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 05:04PM

Woman survives as runaway truck flattens her car in South Africa

Woman survives as runaway truck flattens her car in South Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The truck landed on the woman's car in the city of Port Elizabeth, leaving her trapped inside. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 03:49PM

Galatasaray 1-1 Club Bruges: Visitors have two sent off in celebrations

Galatasaray 1-1 Club Bruges: Visitors have two sent off in celebrations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Club Bruges enjoy their equaliser at Galatasaray so much, they have two players sent off for celebrating. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 01:28AM

Essex lorry deaths: Victims' bodies arrive back in Vietnam

Essex lorry deaths: Victims' bodies arrive back in Vietnam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The bodies of 16 of the 39 migrants found dead in a lorry are being returned to their families. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 01:39PM

Egypt's Hany Said retires from football aged 39

Egypt's Hany Said retires from football aged 39 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Egypt's two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Hany Said retires from football aged 39. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 02:52PM

Russian cows get VR headsets 'to reduce anxiety'

Russian cows get VR headsets 'to reduce anxiety' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The herd was shown "a unique summer field simulation program" in a bid to boost milk yields. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 02:41PM

Islamists sentenced to death for 2016 cafe attack

Islamists sentenced to death for 2016 cafe attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Seven Islamists are sentenced to death for an attack on a Bangladesh café where 22 people, mostly foreigners, were killed. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 11:49AM

Taiwan born actor Godfrey Gao dies after collapsing on set

Taiwan born actor Godfrey Gao dies after collapsing on set https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Taiwanese-Canadian, 35, collapsed while taking part in a race on a Chinese variety show. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 11:16AM

China now has more diplomatic posts than any other country

China now has more diplomatic posts than any other country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Beijing overtook Washington for the very first time, while the UK has dropped lower in the ranking. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 10:25AM

Jay-Z sues Australian retailer over unlawful brand use

Jay-Z sues Australian retailer over unlawful brand use https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The small online retailer draws on Jay-Z's name and lyrics in its "hip-hop inspired" children books. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 10:11AM

UK set for 'active' role at European space meeting

UK set for 'active' role at European space meeting https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After some doubts, it seems Britain will now play its part in the big European Space Agency council. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 10:04AM

Thai deer found dead with 7kg of 'underwear, plastic bags' in stomach

Thai deer found dead with 7kg of 'underwear, plastic bags' in stomach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Among the items found in the deer's stomach were instant coffee sachets, rubber gloves and a towel. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 09:12AM

Israel Folau raises compensation bid over Rugby Australia sacking

Israel Folau raises compensation bid over Rugby Australia sacking https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Israel Folau is now suing Rugby Australia for A$14m (£7.4m; $9.5m) in a row over his anti-gay views. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 08:41AM

Indian ride-sharing firm Ola to launch in London

Indian ride-sharing firm Ola to launch in London https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Indian firm's push into London comes after rival Uber lost its licence to operate in the city. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 08:15AM

Essex lorry deaths: Victims' remains arrive back in Vietnam

Essex lorry deaths: Victims' remains arrive back in Vietnam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The bodies of 16 of the 39 migrants found dead in a lorry are being returned to their families. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 08:05AM

Australia bushfires: Firefighter accused of arson in 'ultimate betrayal'

Australia bushfires: Firefighter accused of arson in 'ultimate betrayal' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The allegations are the "ultimate betrayal" to crews desperately fighting bushfires, chiefs say. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 07:35AM

Amy Parsons murder: Roderick Deakin-White jailed for 17 years

Amy Parsons murder: Roderick Deakin-White jailed for 17 years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A judge says Amy Parsons was killed in a "most horrendous, savage and brutal way". Author -- November 26, 2019 at 07:37PM

UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank

UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 05:00AM

Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali

Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As Islamist militant violence escalates France wants the the rest of Europe to join the deadly fight. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 05:07AM

Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table

Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 05:06AM

Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali

Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'

Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community. Author -- November 27, 2019 at 05:01AM

India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation

India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J India's prime minister has said defecating in the open has ended in rural India - but is that true? Author -- November 27, 2019 at 05:03AM

Guinea stadium finally hosts matches

Guinea stadium finally hosts matches https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A 50,000 seat stadium in Guinea's capital Conakry is finally hosting football matches eight years after building work was completed. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 04:38PM

Huawei affair: German 'insult' on spying angers US

Huawei affair: German 'insult' on spying angers US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A German minister drew parallels between the US and China when commenting on tech giant Huawei. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 03:59PM

General election 2019: Chief rabbi attacks Labour anti-Semitism record

General election 2019: Chief rabbi attacks Labour anti-Semitism record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ephraim Mirvis urges voters to consider Labour's "inadequate" response to anti-Semitism allegations. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 03:19PM

Malta Caruana murder: PM chief of staff Schembri resigns

Malta Caruana murder: PM chief of staff Schembri resigns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Maltese police escalate their inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 02:53PM

Kenya win 2019 regional Cecafa Senior Women's Challenge Cup

Kenya win 2019 regional Cecafa Senior Women's Challenge Cup https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Kenya Starlets beat Tanzania's Kilimanjaro Queens 2-0 to win 2019 regional Cecafa Senior Women's Challenge Cup. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 02:19PM

French troops killed in helicopter crash in Mali

French troops killed in helicopter crash in Mali https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thirteen French soldiers killed in helicopter crash during operation against jihadists in Mali, France says Author -- November 26, 2019 at 01:51PM

French troops killed in helicopter crash in Mali

Albania: Powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Tirana

Albania: Powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Tirana https://ift.tt/eA8V8J At least one person has died, a Defence Ministry spokeswoman confirmed. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 11:36AM

Koala seen in rescue from Australian bushfires dies

Koala seen in rescue from Australian bushfires dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lewis the koala drew wide attention after a woman plucked him from burning bushland using her shirt. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 11:12AM

Hong Kong elections: Chinese media attempts to downplay results

Hong Kong elections: Chinese media attempts to downplay results https://ift.tt/eA8V8J There has been only muted reporting of elections which saw huge wins for the pro-democracy movement. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 10:23AM

Malaysia grants reprieve to Australian 'love scam' drug mule

Malaysia grants reprieve to Australian 'love scam' drug mule https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Maria Exposto says she was tricked into transporting drugs after falling for an online romance scam. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 10:08AM

Georgia police use water cannons on protesters in Tbilisi

Georgia police use water cannons on protesters in Tbilisi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Activists have also been detained at anti-government demonstrations, an opposition leader says. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 09:40AM

Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient

Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A kidney usually weighs between 120-150g, so this was one of the heaviest on record, doctors say. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 09:30AM

Westpac bank chief quits amid money laundering scandal

Westpac bank chief quits amid money laundering scandal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Westpac bank is accused of 23 million law breaches, including possible links to child exploitation. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 07:51AM

Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut

Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Chinese e-commerce giant has begun trading in Asia after completing this year's biggest share sale. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 06:51AM

Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King

Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police say the body is yet to be formally identified, but they believe it is 25-year-old Aslan King. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 06:39AM

England bowler subjected to 'racial insults' in NZ

England bowler subjected to 'racial insults' in NZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J England fast bowler Jofra Archer says he was subjected to "racial insults" from a fan during the final day of the first-Test defeat by New Zealand. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 04:10AM

Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 05:47AM

UK urges China to give UN access to Xinjiang region

UK urges China to give UN access to Xinjiang region https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK says it has "serious concerns" about China's detention of Uighur Muslims in the Xinjiang region. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 05:36AM

AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 05:00AM

Spanish accents spoken in the United States

Spanish accents spoken in the United States https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 04:22AM

How China is building a world-beating phone network

How China is building a world-beating phone network https://ift.tt/eA8V8J While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 05:06AM

Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer

Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014. Author -- November 26, 2019 at 05:05AM

DR Congo workers for Feronia made impotent by pesticides - HRW

DR Congo workers for Feronia made impotent by pesticides - HRW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A UK government-funded firm is accused of not doing enough to protect palm-oil workers. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 06:20PM

Nigerian league get tough on player attacks on referees

Nigerian league get tough on player attacks on referees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nasarawa United's Paul Seun Komolafe gets one year-ban while the club's equipment manager is banned for life assault on match officials. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 05:01PM

Cancer in Africa: Why many Africans head to India for care

Cancer in Africa: Why many Africans head to India for care https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cancer patient Esther Wafor explains why she travelled Cameroon to India for treatment. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 04:20PM

Cancer in Africa: Why many Africans head to India for care

Lorry driver admits plot after Vietnamese deaths

Lorry driver admits plot after Vietnamese deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Maurice Robinson pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to conspiring to assist illegal immigration. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 04:03PM

Kenya's Michael Olunga scores eight goals in Japanese match

Kenya's Michael Olunga scores eight goals in Japanese match https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kenya striker Michael Olunga scored eight times as his side Japanese second tier team Kashiwa Reysol won 13-1. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 03:58PM

Lassa fever 'at risk' Britons repatriated from Sierra Leone

Lassa fever 'at risk' Britons repatriated from Sierra Leone https://ift.tt/eA8V8J UK officials says it is a precautionary measure to contain the virus, which is circulating in Sierra Leone. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 03:11PM

Dresden Green Vault robbery: Thieves break into treasure museum

Dresden Green Vault robbery: Thieves break into treasure museum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It is feared that diamonds and other jewels have been stolen from a world-famous German collection. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 03:22PM

Coffee selfies: The Kenyan cafe that puts your mug in your mug

Coffee selfies: The Kenyan cafe that puts your mug in your mug https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Need a caffeine boost and an ego boost? This cafe has just the thing for you. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 02:52PM

Hong Kong elections: The young winners who unseated political heavyweights

Hong Kong elections: The young winners who unseated political heavyweights https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The stories of four young candidates who took on established politicians and emerged victorious. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 02:29PM

Australia woman charged with murder after toddlers die in hot car

Australia woman charged with murder after toddlers die in hot car https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Temperatures at the time the two children were discovered was about 31C (88F). Author -- November 25, 2019 at 02:14PM

Kidnapped UK man and wife rescued after Philippines gun battle

Kidnapped UK man and wife rescued after Philippines gun battle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The couple were freed after a gun battle between soldiers and the kidnappers. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 01:45PM

Black Friday: Do you know when you're being manipulated?

Black Friday: Do you know when you're being manipulated? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J When it comes to Black Friday shopping deals, do you know when you're being manipulated? Author -- November 25, 2019 at 05:01AM

Coal: Is this the beginning of the end?

Coal: Is this the beginning of the end? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This year looks set to see the largest fall in electricity production from coal ever, a new report says. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 05:01AM

Blue Story: Cinema chains pull gang film after 'machete' brawl

Blue Story: Cinema chains pull gang film after 'machete' brawl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police officers were injured trying to disperse fighting at a screening of Blue Story in Birmingham. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 09:55AM

Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'

Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 06:18AM

Sarah Hanson-Young: Australia senator wins defamation case

Sarah Hanson-Young: Australia senator wins defamation case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australian Sarah Hanson-Young said her reputation was damaged by comments from a male opponent. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 12:45PM

Louis Vuitton buys jeweller Tiffany for $16bn

Louis Vuitton buys jeweller Tiffany for $16bn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J LVMH, the world's biggest luxury goods company, buys Tiffany for more than $16bn. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 12:27PM

Hong Kong elections: A winner and loser in historic poll result

Hong Kong elections: A winner and loser in historic poll result https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hong Kong is celebrating historic district council election results including pro-democracy wins. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 11:29AM

Hong Kong elections: Carrie Lam promises 'open mind' after election rout

Hong Kong elections: Carrie Lam promises 'open mind' after election rout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Major wins for pro-democracy candidates in local elections put new pressure on Hong Kong's government. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 10:54AM

HIV in Pakistan: 'Our children's lives are at stake'

HIV in Pakistan: 'Our children's lives are at stake' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After Pakistan suffered its biggest HIV outbreak this year, we look at the human cost to its children. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 07:23AM

Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 05:35AM

Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP

Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 04:59AM

Davis Cup final: Spain beat Canada with wins for Rafael Nadal & Roberto Bautista Agut

Davis Cup final: Spain beat Canada with wins for Rafael Nadal & Roberto Bautista Agut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Rafael Nadal clinches an emotional Davis Cup victory for Spain when he beats Denis Shapovalov in front of a jubilant home crowd in Madrid. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 02:30AM

Spain seizes submarine with 2,000kg of cocaine - police sources

Spain seizes submarine with 2,000kg of cocaine - police sources https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two people were held after the vessel, said to be from Colombia, was found off Galicia's coast. Author -- November 25, 2019 at 01:04AM

Floods cause chaos in France and Italy

Floods cause chaos in France and Italy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A bridge collapsed near the Italian city of Savona, and several rivers burst their banks in south-east France. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 11:09PM

Data leak reveals how China 'brainwashes' Uighurs in prison camps

Data leak reveals how China 'brainwashes' Uighurs in prison camps https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Leaked documents show new evidence of China's systematic brainwashing of Uighur and other detainees. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 11:00PM

Mada Masr: Egypt independent news outlet's office 'raided'

Mada Masr: Egypt independent news outlet's office 'raided' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mada Masr says laptops and phones were confiscated and three staff members briefly arrested. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 10:10PM

Modeste M'Bami: Ex-midfielder turns down Cameroon team manager role

Modeste M'Bami: Ex-midfielder turns down Cameroon team manager role https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Cameroon midfielder Modeste M'bami turns down an offer to work with his national team's coaching set-up as the new team manager. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 09:33PM

Queen Hind cargo ship carrying 14,000 sheep overturns off Romania

Queen Hind cargo ship carrying 14,000 sheep overturns off Romania https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An operation to rescue the animals is under way after the ship capsized off Romania's port of Midia. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 09:05PM

How an Ethiopian built a three bedroom home in a truck

How an Ethiopian built a three bedroom home in a truck https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Abinet Tadesse loved his truck. He also needed somewhere to live. So he built a house in his truck. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 07:39PM

CHAN 2020 dates result in overhaul of African club competition fixtures

CHAN 2020 dates result in overhaul of African club competition fixtures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Caf's decision to stage the 2020 African Nations Championship in April means a complete overhaul of fixtures for the continent's top two club competitions. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 07:50PM

General election 2019: Boris Johnson vows to 'forge a new Britain'

General election 2019: Boris Johnson vows to 'forge a new Britain' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Boris Johnson promises to unite the country by getting Brexit done and to train 50,000 new nurses. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 07:32PM

Dutch doctor dies after contracting Lassa fever in Sierra Leone

Dutch doctor dies after contracting Lassa fever in Sierra Leone https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The doctor got the viral haemorrhagic illness in Sierra Leone, and was flown home for treatment. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 07:21PM

Dutch doctor dies after contracting Lassa fever in Sierra Leone

Philippines: President Duterte's fierce rival stripped of 'drug czar' post

Philippines: President Duterte's fierce rival stripped of 'drug czar' post https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A critic of the president's war on drugs, Vice-President Leni Robredo was only appointed this month. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 06:32PM

Caf reveals preliminary shortlists for 2019 Player of the Year awards

Caf reveals preliminary shortlists for 2019 Player of the Year awards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Confederation of African Football (Caf) reveals its preliminary nominees for the 2019 awards, including lists for the African men's and women's awards. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 06:23PM

K-Pop artist Goo Hara found dead at home aged 28

K-Pop artist Goo Hara found dead at home aged 28 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police say the cause of death of the former member of K-Pop girl band Kara is under investigation. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 05:47PM

Pope urges abolition of nuclear weapons during Japan visit

Pope urges abolition of nuclear weapons during Japan visit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pope Francis also says the possession of nuclear weapons is "not the answer" for global peace. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 03:31PM

DR Congo plane carrying 17 people crashes into town

DR Congo plane carrying 17 people crashes into town https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Officials say there have been casualties, but have not given details. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 02:26PM

Congo student: ‘I skip meals to buy online data’

Congo student: ‘I skip meals to buy online data’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People in DR Congo spend 26% of the average income to get online - a luxury too far for many. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 06:33AM

Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show

Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Congolese basketballer racks up millions of views cooking unusual food on YouTube. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 05:09AM

Flip Schulke: Photographer who links US civil rights movement to Berlin Wall

Flip Schulke: Photographer who links US civil rights movement to Berlin Wall https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Flip Schulke photographed America's civil rights movement, and the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 05:03AM

Lucette Destouches: Last witness to France's collaborationist regime

Lucette Destouches: Last witness to France's collaborationist regime https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The story of a French dancer who wound up with pro-Nazi collaborators in a German castle. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 05:33AM

The Japanese Christians forced to trample on Christ

The Japanese Christians forced to trample on Christ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Many who refused were tortured, forced into boiling hot springs or suspended upside down in excrement. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 05:35AM

The Indian painters reviving Cheriyal, a 500-year-old art form

The Indian painters reviving Cheriyal, a 500-year-old art form https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Cheriyal style of painting is unique to the southern Indian state of Telangana. Author -- November 24, 2019 at 05:10AM

Femicide: Big rallies across France to condemn domestic violence

Femicide: Big rallies across France to condemn domestic violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J At least 115 women are believed to have been killed this year by their partners in France. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 09:25PM

Egypt animal mummies showcased at Saqqara near Cairo

Egypt animal mummies showcased at Saqqara near Cairo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The mummies, including cats, crocodiles, cobras, were found at the Saqqara necropolis near Cairo. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 09:16PM

UK opposition leader defends 'neutral' Brexit stance

UK opposition leader defends 'neutral' Brexit stance https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Labour leader says his pledge to be neutral in a future referendum is "a sign of maturity". Author -- November 23, 2019 at 08:46PM

Claudia Ruf: German police start DNA testing hundreds over murder

Claudia Ruf: German police start DNA testing hundreds over murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Investigators hoping to solve the cold case of Claudia Ruf, 11, start DNA tests on hundreds of men. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 08:58PM

Hong Kong protesters hope poll will send message to China

Hong Kong protesters hope poll will send message to China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pro-democracy groups in the territory are urging people not to disrupt Sunday's local elections. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 07:14PM

Malaysia's last known Sumatran rhino dies

Malaysia's last known Sumatran rhino dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The species is now extinct in Malaysia, with fewer than 100 animals believed to exist elsewhere. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 06:57PM

Christian Luyindama: DR Congo defender to undergo knee surgery

Christian Luyindama: DR Congo defender to undergo knee surgery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Galatasaray's Democratic Republic of Congo defender Christian Luyindama is to undergo surgery on a knee injury and could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 06:01PM

Samoa measles outbreak worsens with death toll reaching 22

Samoa measles outbreak worsens with death toll reaching 22 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Close to 2,000 people are infected in the Pacific nation, which has declared a state of emergency. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 05:04PM

2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Egypt beat Ivory Coast to win title

2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Egypt beat Ivory Coast to win title https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An extra-time goal from Ramadan Sobhi helps Egypt beat Ivory Coast 2-1 as they win the 2019 Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 05:11PM

Kenya landslide: At least 24 killed after heavy rains

Kenya landslide: At least 24 killed after heavy rains https://ift.tt/eA8V8J At least 24 people are feared dead after heavy rain sparks deadly landslides in western Kenya. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 04:48PM

'Chinese spy' seeking asylum in Australia - reports

'Chinese spy' seeking asylum in Australia - reports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Wang "William" Liqiang claims to have information on operations in Hong Kong and Taiwan, reports say. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 02:11PM

Democratic Republic of Congo to inaugurate national museum

Democratic Republic of Congo to inaugurate national museum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A new museum, funded by South Korea, may pave the way to the repatriation of items taken during colonisation. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 01:51PM

South Korea to continue intelligence-sharing pact with Japan

South Korea to continue intelligence-sharing pact with Japan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Seoul announces a last-minute decision to renew the accord, threatened by a long-running dispute. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 08:43AM

Greta Thunberg to guest edit Radio 4's Today programme

Greta Thunberg to guest edit Radio 4's Today programme https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The environmental activist is one of five people to take control of the Radio 4 show over Christmas. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 06:13AM

Dinosaurs: Restoring Mongolia's fossil heritage

Dinosaurs: Restoring Mongolia's fossil heritage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Gobi Desert produces stunning fossils but many Mongolians never get the chance to see them. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 05:33AM

General election 2019: Moments of ridicule in UK's unusual battle

General election 2019: Moments of ridicule in UK's unusual battle https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Rob Watson's third round-up from the campaign trail focuses on the first leaders' debate. Author -- November 23, 2019 at 05:32AM

What happened to Mary Boyle? No body recovered

What happened to Mary Boyle? No body recovered https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How can a six-year-old child vanish without a trace for more than 40 years – the story of Ireland’s Mary Boyle? Author -- November 23, 2019 at 05:25AM

Omas Gegen Rechts: Meet the grannies fighting the far-right

Omas Gegen Rechts: Meet the grannies fighting the far-right https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Their lives were shaped by Austria's wartime past. They’re determined not to let history repeat itself. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 08:54PM

Detectorists jailed for theft of £3m Herefordshire Viking hoard

Detectorists jailed for theft of £3m Herefordshire Viking hoard https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The judge said they had "cheated" the public by not declaring the treasure, which has not been found. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 06:28PM

University of Edinburgh returns nine skulls to Sri Lankan tribe

University of Edinburgh returns nine skulls to Sri Lankan tribe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The ancestral remains of the Vedda people have been at the University of Edinburgh for more than 100 years. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 06:28PM

Essex lorry deaths: Northern Ireland man arrested on M40

Essex lorry deaths: Northern Ireland man arrested on M40 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The man, from Northern Ireland, was detained after the bodies of 39 people were found in October. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 03:58PM

South Africa turn down hosting Women's Africa Cup of Nations

South Africa turn down hosting Women's Africa Cup of Nations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The South Africa Football Association turns down an approach to host the next year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 04:01PM

Pair held in Ivory Coast for Briton's 1996 murder

Pair held in Ivory Coast for Briton's 1996 murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fraudster Jean-Claude Lacote and his ex-wife Hilde van Acker are wanted for shooting Marcus Mitchell. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 03:48PM

Pair held in Ivory Coast for Briton's 1996 murder

Putin vows to perfect mystery rocket after engine mishap

Putin vows to perfect mystery rocket after engine mishap https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A nuclear engine exploded at a Russian test range in August, killing engineers and soldiers. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 02:35PM

Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon 2021 dates "to be decided"

Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon 2021 dates "to be decided" https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Weather conditions in Cameroon cited for uncertainty, raising prospect of return to January/February. All the details from CAF's ex-co meeting in Cairo. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 12:23PM

Danil Lysenko: Officials suspended over anti-doping violations involving high-jumper

Danil Lysenko: Officials suspended over anti-doping violations involving high-jumper https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The president of Russian athletics, along with senior officials, are suspended for anti-doping rule breaches involving athlete Danil Lysenko. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 11:04PM

JNU: Protesters bring top India university to its knees

JNU: Protesters bring top India university to its knees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fee hikes have prompted chaos in an Indian university, where protests have stretched for nearly a month. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 11:40AM

Europe keen to demonstrate Moon ambitions

Europe keen to demonstrate Moon ambitions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Research ministers meet in Seville next week to approve European Space Agency projects and funding. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 06:32AM

Chagos Islands dispute: UK misses deadline to return control

Chagos Islands dispute: UK misses deadline to return control https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A UN resolution in May gave the UK six months to hand back control to Mauritius. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 07:57AM

Chaayos cafe: Indian cafe's facial recognition use sparks anger

Chaayos cafe: Indian cafe's facial recognition use sparks anger https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Experts are worried about private companies using the technology in the absence of privacy laws. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 08:00AM

Serbia accuses Russia of spy plot after video leak

Serbia accuses Russia of spy plot after video leak https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A video shows a meeting between a retired Serbian officer and a Russian intelligence official. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 06:28AM

Grace Millane trial jury retires to consider verdict

Grace Millane trial jury retires to consider verdict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A judge urges jurors to "focus on the evidence" as they decide whether Grace Millane was murdered. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 06:13AM

Dora Maar: Picasso's lover comes out from his shadow

Dora Maar: Picasso's lover comes out from his shadow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Her fame came as Picasso's lover but an exhibition shows Dora Maar was talented in her own right. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 06:15AM

Africa's top shots: 15-21 November 2019

Africa's top shots: 15-21 November 2019 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 06:13AM

Pneumonia: How a bead necklace is tackling the disease in Kenya

Pneumonia: How a bead necklace is tackling the disease in Kenya https://ift.tt/eA8V8J 'Village doctor' Beatrice Lokwawi explains how she uses beads to diagnose people with pneumonia. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 05:44AM

Impeachment inquiry: Trump 'promoted discredited Ukraine theory'

Impeachment inquiry: Trump 'promoted discredited Ukraine theory' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ex-adviser Fiona Hill says he ignored advisers who said Russia had meddled in the 2016 election. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 02:43AM

Russians under threat over video about gay man

Russians under threat over video about gay man https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A criminal investigation is opened over a video where children ask a gay man about his life and sexuality. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 05:18AM

Dutch police podcast unearths clues to decades-old murder

Dutch police podcast unearths clues to decades-old murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Can the true crime trend bring an end to one of the Netherlands’ most mysterious murders? Author -- November 22, 2019 at 05:22AM

Motorcycle taxi drivers storm Indonesia hospital to get baby's body

Motorcycle taxi drivers storm Indonesia hospital to get baby's body https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The group have defended their actions as "humanitarian" after the body was held over unpaid bills. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 05:20AM

Outrage in Pakistan after feminism panel includes no women

Outrage in Pakistan after feminism panel includes no women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pakistan's Arts Council backtracks after it's derided for inviting a men-only panel on feminism. Author -- November 22, 2019 at 05:22AM

Egypt U23 coach Shawky Gharib 'to decide on Salah for Olympics'

Egypt U23 coach Shawky Gharib 'to decide on Salah for Olympics' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Egypt's under-23 coach Shawky Gharib says it is too early to say if he will pick Liverpool's Mohamed Salah for next year's Olympics in Tokyo. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 07:03PM

Sierra Leone's Mohamed Buya Turay is recovering from 'juju injury'

Sierra Leone's Mohamed Buya Turay is recovering from 'juju injury' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sierra Leone striker Mohamed Buya Turay says he is recovering from an injury that he claims was caused by 'black magic/juju'. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 05:56PM

Boy, 12, is youngest person convicted in Hong Kong protests

Boy, 12, is youngest person convicted in Hong Kong protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The child was arrested on his way to school the day after a protest in October. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 05:45PM

Wydad coach Zoran Manojlovic thrilled to work in Morocco

Wydad coach Zoran Manojlovic thrilled to work in Morocco https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The normally reticent Serbian coach of Wydad Casablanca, Zoran Manojlovic, is thrilled to be working in Morocco. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 05:03PM

Ukraine accuses Russia of returning ships 'stripped of toilets'

Ukraine accuses Russia of returning ships 'stripped of toilets' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ukraine's navy accuses Moscow of removing weapons and equipment from vessels seized in the Black Sea. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 03:42PM

Sri Lanka Rajapaksas: Return to power for wartime leader brothers

Sri Lanka Rajapaksas: Return to power for wartime leader brothers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The brothers, who oversaw the controversial end to Sri Lanka's bitter civil war, are back in power. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 02:13PM

Radhi Jaidi hopes coaching in the USA could lead to European jobs

Radhi Jaidi hopes coaching in the USA could lead to European jobs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The former Tunisia captain Radhi Jaidi wants to use a job in the USA as a stepping stone to becoming a first team coach in Europe. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 01:58PM

Johnson & Johnson loses vaginal mesh class action

Johnson & Johnson loses vaginal mesh class action https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In one of Australia's biggest class actions, a court ruled the firm failed to warn women of the risks. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 01:32PM

China could 'turn off power' in the Philippines, senate hears

China could 'turn off power' in the Philippines, senate hears https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The revelation has led to concern in the country, which has a territorial dispute with China. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 01:56PM

Australia pollution: How bad are bushfires for health?

Australia pollution: How bad are bushfires for health? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Air quality has exceeded hazardous levels in Australia's largest city, and the fires are far from over. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 12:53PM

Grace Millane trial: Accused 'eroticised' backpacker's death

Grace Millane trial: Accused 'eroticised' backpacker's death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jurors in the trial of the man accused of killing Grace Millane hear closing arguments from lawyers. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 08:08AM

A third of tropical African plants face extinction

A third of tropical African plants face extinction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An assessment shows rapid loss of trees, shrubs and herbs in countries such as Ethiopia and Tanzania. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 05:44AM

Bougainville: Will it become the world's next country?

Bougainville: Will it become the world's next country? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bougainville has gone through colonialism and a separatist war. Will it vote to become independent? Author -- November 21, 2019 at 05:41AM

Why Seychelles has world's worst heroin problem

Why Seychelles has world's worst heroin problem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Indian Ocean archipelago suffers from the highest rate of heroin abuse in the world, but policy makers are hopeful that rehabilitation will curb addiction. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 05:39AM

Russian domestic violence: Women fight back

Russian domestic violence: Women fight back https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two years ago Russia passed a law reducing sentences for domestic violence. There is now a movement pushing back. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 05:21AM

Lightning bolt strikes near Emirates plane in Christchurch

Lightning bolt strikes near Emirates plane in Christchurch https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Emirates aircraft was waiting for a storm to subside at an airport in New Zealand. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 10:27PM

Australia fires: Injured koala reunited with bushfire rescuer

Australia fires: Injured koala reunited with bushfire rescuer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Surrounded by flames, Toni Doherty used the shirt off her back to pull Lewis off a burning tree in New South Wales.. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 06:21PM

Australia v Pakistan: Naseem Shah, 16, to make Test debut

Australia v Pakistan: Naseem Shah, 16, to make Test debut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sixteen-year-old pace bowler Naseem Shah will make his Pakistan debut in the opening Test against Australia in Brisbane this week. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 05:43PM

Hong Kong Open postponed amid 'social unrest' in city

Hong Kong Open postponed amid 'social unrest' in city https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Hong Kong Open is postponed because of the "ongoing level of social unrest" in the city, say the European Tour and Asian Tour. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 03:28PM

Australia fires: Smoke shrouds Sydney and Adelaide

Australia fires: Smoke shrouds Sydney and Adelaide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Millions of residents in the Australian cities have woken to warnings of poor and hazardous air quality. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 04:34AM

'I made my film Fish to keep my son's dreams alive'

'I made my film Fish to keep my son's dreams alive' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A film shot by a father and son, while in detention on the Hungarian-Serbian border, is shown at human rights film festivals in Europe. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 05:09AM

Brown bear attacks: Deaths spark fear in Romania

Brown bear attacks: Deaths spark fear in Romania https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three men die in little over a month in Romania, home to Europe's biggest brown bear population. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 05:11AM

Diving to save Indonesia's coral reefs from plastic

Diving to save Indonesia's coral reefs from plastic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tenia Lestari leads a network of volunteer divers who clear rubbish from the coral reefs and recycle what they find. Author -- November 21, 2019 at 05:03AM

Jose Mourinho: Tottenham's new manager says he will bring passion and happiness

Jose Mourinho: Tottenham's new manager says he will bring passion and happiness https://ift.tt/eA8V8J New Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho promises to bring "passion" and "happiness" to the club. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 10:49PM

Jose Mourinho at Tottenham: Is Mauricio Pochettino's replacement the right man?

Jose Mourinho at Tottenham: Is Mauricio Pochettino's replacement the right man? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As Jose Mourinho returns to Premier League management, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at whether the Portuguese is the right fit for Tottenham. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 04:44PM

Climate change: China coal surge threatens Paris targets

Climate change: China coal surge threatens Paris targets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China is adding coal power equivalent to the EU's entire generating capacity. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 05:18PM

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Protesters attempt sewer escapes

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Protesters attempt sewer escapes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Increasingly desperate protesters who remain at a besieged university have tried a dangerous escape route. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 09:24PM

Nigeria federation boss Pinnick blames investigations for failures

Nigeria federation boss Pinnick blames investigations for failures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Football federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick says corruption investigations are behind Nigeria's international failures at various levels. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 07:55PM

Greece migrant crisis: 'Horrible' camps to shut amid influx

Greece migrant crisis: 'Horrible' camps to shut amid influx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Overcrowded, open island camps housing 33,000 asylum seekers will be replaced with closed centres. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 07:32PM

Nazi memorabilia auction criticised by Jewish leader

Nazi memorabilia auction criticised by Jewish leader https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Adolf Hitler's hat and partner Eva Braun's dresses are among the items for sale in the auction. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 05:29PM

Son of former German President Richard von Weizsäcker stabbed to death

Son of former German President Richard von Weizsäcker stabbed to death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J His father, the late Richard von Weizsäcker, was president during the reunification of Germany. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 03:51PM

Thanathorn: Thai opposition leader disqualified as MP

Thanathorn: Thai opposition leader disqualified as MP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, whose upstart party shook up Thai politics, broke electoral laws, court rules. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 02:54PM

Ethiopia referendum: Sidama poll could test Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia referendum: Sidama poll could test Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A referendum on the creation of a new region will see if ethnic rivalries can be solved at the ballot box. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 01:17PM

Oxford Union president resigns over Ghana student row

Oxford Union president resigns over Ghana student row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Brendan McGrath apologises for his "mistakes" after Ebenezer Azamati was "accosted" during a debate. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 03:50AM

Suspect in Malta journalist murder held on yacht

Suspect in Malta journalist murder held on yacht https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Prominent Maltese businessman arrested on his yacht over murder of celebrated journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia Author -- November 20, 2019 at 01:00PM

Tottenham: Jose Mourinho appointed after Mauricio Pochettino sacked

Tottenham: Jose Mourinho appointed after Mauricio Pochettino sacked https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jose Mourinho is named as Tottenham manager after Mauricio Pochettino was sacked on Tuesday. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 12:49PM

Behind the barricades at HK siege university

Behind the barricades at HK siege university https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A look inside Hong Kong's Polytechnic University, the site of a fiery battleground in recent days. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 12:51PM

Pregnant woman killed by dogs in France during hunt in the area

Pregnant woman killed by dogs in France during hunt in the area https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A 29-year-old woman is found dead from dog bites after a hunt by hounds in northern France. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 06:34AM

Simon Cheng: Former UK consulate worker says he was tortured in China

Simon Cheng: Former UK consulate worker says he was tortured in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The man, detained in August, says he was blindfolded and beaten for his part in Hong Kong's protests. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 10:59AM

Reliance Jio: India's cheapest data provider to raise prices

Reliance Jio: India's cheapest data provider to raise prices https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Reliance Jio was primarily responsible for India ending up with the cheapest data in the world. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 10:46AM

2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt, Ivory Coast grab Olympic spots

2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt, Ivory Coast grab Olympic spots https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Beaten semi-finalists South Africa and Ghana have one last chance to make it to the games in Tokyo. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 10:07AM

Australia fires: 'Catastrophic' alert issued to South Australia

Australia fires: 'Catastrophic' alert issued to South Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Heat and winds threaten to widen Australia's bushfire crisis, as massive blazes ravage the east coast. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 10:03AM

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Images from inside as siege nears end

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Images from inside as siege nears end https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The campus siege has been one of the most dramatic confrontations in the wider protest movement. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 09:45AM

Westpac bank 'breached anti-money laundering laws'

Westpac bank 'breached anti-money laundering laws' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australia's second largest bank is accused of 23 million breaches of anti-money laundering laws. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 08:21AM

Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe, the land where cash barons thrive

Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe, the land where cash barons thrive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The authorities are battling to cap inflation as the Zimbabwean dollar is reintroduced. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 05:56AM

The women removing landmines in Afghanistan

The women removing landmines in Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fatima and Fiza are part of the first all-female team helping to make Bamiyan province mine free. Author -- November 20, 2019 at 05:12AM

Caruana Galizia murder: Malta suspect may get pardon

Caruana Galizia murder: Malta suspect may get pardon https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An alleged money launderer is suspected of being involved in the killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 06:00PM

Spain starts tracking mobiles but denies spying

Spain starts tracking mobiles but denies spying https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Millions of phone users are being followed this week but critics fear it is a step closer to spying. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 05:42PM

EU countries warned of 'lost generation' of young refugees

EU countries warned of 'lost generation' of young refugees https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Asylum procedures and housing must be improved for those aged 16 to 24, the EU's rights agency says. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 05:29PM

Luis Enrique to return as Spain manager following daughter's death

Luis Enrique to return as Spain manager following daughter's death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Luis Enrique, whose daughter died from bone cancer in August, is returning as Spain manager five months after stepping down for personal reasons. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 05:05PM

US and Australian hostage freed in Taliban prisoner swap

US and Australian hostage freed in Taliban prisoner swap https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The men were released on Tuesday as three high-ranking Taliban prisoners arrived in Qatar, sources say. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 03:11PM

New WhatsApp breach: India cyber cell advises update

New WhatsApp breach: India cyber cell advises update https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In a statement, WhatsApp said that it had no reason to believe that users phones were affected. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 02:25PM

Women's football: Spain's top players' strike called off after negotiations reopen

Women's football: Spain's top players' strike called off after negotiations reopen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A strike by women footballers in Spain's top division ends after securing an agreement to reopen negotiations over pay. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 11:10PM

Tory donor calls for Russia interference report to be published

Tory donor calls for Russia interference report to be published https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A former Russian official says a paper on alleged Russian interference in UK democracy should be released. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 03:27AM

Russia corruption: Putin's pet space project Vostochny tainted by massive theft

Russia corruption: Putin's pet space project Vostochny tainted by massive theft https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Russia has lost more than £130m in theft from a key space project cherished by President Putin. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 05:12AM

Italy 9-1 Armenia: Roberto Mancini's side end qualifying on a high

Italy 9-1 Armenia: Roberto Mancini's side end qualifying on a high https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Italy record one of the biggest wins in their history as they complet their successful Euro 2020 qualifying campaign by thrashing Armenia 9-1 Author -- November 19, 2019 at 02:59AM

Spain 5-0 Romania: Hosts wrap up Euro 2020 qualifying in style

Spain 5-0 Romania: Hosts wrap up Euro 2020 qualifying in style https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Spain wrap up their successful Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a 5-0 win against Romania. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 02:43AM

Australia fires: Sydney blanketed by smoke from NSW bushfires

Australia fires: Sydney blanketed by smoke from NSW bushfires https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People in Sydney woke up to a city shrouded in smoke on Tuesday, as bushfires rage across the region. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 10:46AM

India's cheap data is about to get more expensive

India's cheap data is about to get more expensive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two of India's major telecoms companies have announced tariff hikes after huge second quarter losses. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 11:24AM

Nawaz Sharif: Ex-PM leaves Pakistan for medical treatment

Nawaz Sharif: Ex-PM leaves Pakistan for medical treatment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Imran Khan's government was reluctant to release Sharif, but a court ruled in the ex-PM's favour. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 11:13AM

Grace Millane murder trial: Backpacker died 'accidentally during sex'

Grace Millane murder trial: Backpacker died 'accidentally during sex' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The man accused of murdering Grace Millane says she died accidentally during consensual sex. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 07:35AM

Hong Kong protests: A city's identity crisis

Hong Kong protests: A city's identity crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Meet the Hongkongers, mainlanders and families being torn apart by the fight for Hong Kong's identity. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 06:33AM

World Toilet Day: The lives of Indian sanitation workers

World Toilet Day: The lives of Indian sanitation workers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Photographs of the working lives of sanitation workers in India. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 05:15AM

Eliud Kipchoge: The man, the methods & controversies behind 'moon-landing moment'

Eliud Kipchoge: The man, the methods & controversies behind 'moon-landing moment' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eliud Kipchoge made history in October by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours. Here's how he did it. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 05:02AM

Myanmar Rohingya: Will Omar get justice for his murdered family?

Myanmar Rohingya: Will Omar get justice for his murdered family? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three legal developments offer hope to those who say Myanmar's Rohingya were victims of genocide. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 05:25AM

How China plans to lead the computer chip industry

How China plans to lead the computer chip industry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China wants to end its dependence on imported computer chips, but experts says it will struggle. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 05:05AM

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Protesters flee campus on motorcycles

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Protesters flee campus on motorcycles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some manage to escape by abseiling from a bridge to get out of the surrounded Polytechnic University. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 04:58AM

Sydney blanketed by smoke from Australia fires

Sydney blanketed by smoke from Australia fires https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Health warnings issued after fires north of the city push air quality beyond hazardous levels. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 04:26AM

LGBT refugees: Life in Kenya after fleeing Uganda

LGBT refugees: Life in Kenya after fleeing Uganda https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mbazira Moses and his friends are trying to rebuild their lives after fleeing anti-gay discrimination. Author -- November 19, 2019 at 05:02AM

Sinterklaas: Dutch protests over Black Pete festivalgoers

Sinterklaas: Dutch protests over Black Pete festivalgoers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Anti-racism campaigners protest in cities across the Netherlands over the use of black face paint. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 06:55PM

Airbus wins $30bn of orders for 170 aircraft

Airbus wins $30bn of orders for 170 aircraft https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Airlines Emirates and Air Arabia announce $30bn of orders for 170 aircraft at the Dubai Air Show. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 05:57PM

Teenage girl dies in French bridge collapse horror

Teenage girl dies in French bridge collapse horror https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Others are feared missing after a suspension bridge collapsed on the River Tarn in the south-west. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 05:59PM

Bronte Parsonage Museum to bring Charlotte's rare book home after auction

Bronte Parsonage Museum to bring Charlotte's rare book home after auction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A book by 14-year-old Charlotte Bronte will go back to their former home after a fundraising campaign. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 06:47PM

Al Hilal begin Libyan bid to host international games

Al Hilal begin Libyan bid to host international games https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Al Hilal play Kenya's Gor Mahia in Benghazi to start a bid for Libya to once again host international matches. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 04:24PM

Blind Ghana student 'violently' pulled from UK university

Blind Ghana student 'violently' pulled from UK university https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ebenezer Azamati says he felt "unwelcome" in Britain after being "violently removed" from the Oxford Union. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 04:10PM

France returns Omar Tall's sword to Senegal

France returns Omar Tall's sword to Senegal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It belonged to 19th Century leader Omar Saidou Tall who fought French imperial forces in Senegal. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 03:55PM

France returns Omar Tall's sword to Senegal

Children fish WW2 ammunition from pond with magnet in Germany

Children fish WW2 ammunition from pond with magnet in Germany https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The three children in eastern Germany were not hurt and alerted police about their find. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 03:00PM

Good grades and a desk 'key for university hopes'

Good grades and a desk 'key for university hopes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J High parental expectations and being happy at school are also important factors, a study suggests. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 06:40AM

Prince Andrew stands by 'car-crash' Jeffrey Epstein BBC interview

Prince Andrew stands by 'car-crash' Jeffrey Epstein BBC interview https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People close to him say he addressed his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "head-on". Author -- November 18, 2019 at 12:21PM

Huge Flow Country wildfire 'doubled Scotland's emissions'

Huge Flow Country wildfire 'doubled Scotland's emissions' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The massive fire in the Flow Country in May doubled Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions while it burnt. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 05:27AM

International Criminal Court may investigate UK 'war crimes cover-up'

International Criminal Court may investigate UK 'war crimes cover-up' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Evidence of a cover up revealed by the BBC could lead to the ICC's first inquiry into the UK military. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 10:58AM

Yahoo Japan and Line set to merge

Yahoo Japan and Line set to merge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The deal would combine Japan's largest messaging service with its largest search engine. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 12:11PM

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Police fire tear gas on protesters leaving site

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Police fire tear gas on protesters leaving site https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Protesters leaving the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong were met with tear gas and rubber bullets. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 11:45AM

International Criminal Court may investigate UK 'war crimes cover-up'

Letter from Africa: The great train safari from Tanzania to Zambia

Letter from Africa: The great train safari from Tanzania to Zambia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Taking the Tazara line, built in the 1970s by the Chinese, is like travelling in a bygone era. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 06:02AM

Ever tried revenge honey? It tastes good

Ever tried revenge honey? It tastes good https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Justin Rowlatt is attacked by bees in Ethiopia's Tigray province, where vast tracts of land have been regreened. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 05:49AM

The fight to get citizenship for descendants of German Jews

The fight to get citizenship for descendants of German Jews https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A UK lawyer says Germany is violating its constitution by denying citizenship to some descendants of Nazi victims. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 05:51AM

Hong Kong protests: Police surround campus after night of violence

Hong Kong protests: Police surround campus after night of violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After a fiery overnight stand-off, some protesters tried to leave - but were met with tear gas. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 07:10AM

Israel Folau criticised for 'appalling' Australia bushfire remarks

Israel Folau criticised for 'appalling' Australia bushfire remarks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Israel Folau used a sermon to link Australia's bushfire crisis to same-sex marriage and abortion laws. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 06:57AM

Hong Kong protesters: Demonstrators arm themselves at university campus

Hong Kong protesters: Demonstrators arm themselves at university campus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Clashes have raged around Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which is occupied by protesters. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 09:46PM

UK government and military accused of war crimes cover-up

UK government and military accused of war crimes cover-up https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Soldiers should have been prosecuted for killing civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan, insiders say. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 05:04PM

Hong Kong protests: Police tear gas met with petrol bombs

Hong Kong protests: Police tear gas met with petrol bombs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fresh clashes between protesters and the security forces erupted in Hong Kong. Tear gas and water cannon were met with petrol bombs, bricks and other improvised weapons. Author -- November 18, 2019 at 03:55AM

Trump defends Biden over North Korea's 'rabid dog' jibe

Trump defends Biden over North Korea's 'rabid dog' jibe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In a surprising tweet, Donald Trump suggests North Korea's rant against Joe Biden went too far. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 10:48PM

Venice floods: Further warnings of high tides

Venice floods: Further warnings of high tides https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Large parts of the centre of the Italian city have been hit by exceptionally high tides for the third time in a week. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 08:44PM

Will.i.am accuses Quantas flight attendant of racism

Will.i.am accuses Quantas flight attendant of racism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US musician was met by police at Sydney airport after a disagreement with a flight attendant. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 10:08PM

Australian politicians banned from China 'will not repent' for criticism

Australian politicians banned from China 'will not repent' for criticism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Andrew Hastie and James Paterson have refused to "repent" for their criticism of the country. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 09:30PM

2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Diedhiou hat-trick earns Senegal victory

2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Diedhiou hat-trick earns Senegal victory https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A hat-trick from Famara Diedhiou earns Senegal victory in eSwatini in 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying as Burkina Faso, Mali, Uganda, SA and Benin also win. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 09:22PM

Sri Lanka election: Unity hard to achieve in divided country

Sri Lanka election: Unity hard to achieve in divided country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Minorities fearful as controversial ex-defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa is elected president. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 07:04PM

2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria coach Amapakabo prepares to fight on

2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria coach Amapakabo prepares to fight on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Imama Amapakabo defends his position as Nigeria's U-23s coach after the team missed out on a chance to compete in the 2020 Olympic football tournament. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 06:52PM

Hong Kong protests: Police officer wounded in leg by arrow

Hong Kong protests: Police officer wounded in leg by arrow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police and anti-government protesters are involved in renewed clashes near a university campus. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 05:48PM

Bloodhound land speed racer blasts to 628mph

Bloodhound land speed racer blasts to 628mph https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The British jet-powered car goes faster still during trials on a dried-out lakebed in South Africa. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 03:01PM

Cumbria fire engine donated to The Gambia to help save lives

Cumbria fire engine donated to The Gambia to help save lives https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Watch manager Willy Watson raised funds to pay for the fire engine to be shipped to West Africa. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 05:36PM

TP Mazembe chief Katumbi named as vice president of World Football Club Association

TP Mazembe chief Katumbi named as vice president of World Football Club Association https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Moise Katumbi, president of DR Congo club TP Mazembe, is named by Fifa as vice president of the newly formed World Football Club Association (WFCA). Author -- November 17, 2019 at 01:05AM

Sri Lanka election: Ex-defence chief Rajapaksa set to win vote

Sri Lanka election: Ex-defence chief Rajapaksa set to win vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sri Lanka's former wartime defence chief, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, declares victory in the race. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 10:44AM

Igbo community in Liverpool: 'Like a home from home'

Igbo community in Liverpool: 'Like a home from home' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Liverpool's Igbos are working to rebuild their community centre. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 05:39AM

Genevieve Nnaji's rise from Nollywood to Netflix

Genevieve Nnaji's rise from Nollywood to Netflix https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Her film's disqualification from the Oscars may well act as a springboard for future success. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 05:27AM

The truth behind India's viral photo that got a girl into school

The truth behind India's viral photo that got a girl into school https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Indian girl was enrolled in school after a photo of her peeking into a classroom sparked outcry. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 05:15AM

Yellow vest protests: More than 100 arrested as violence returns to Paris

Yellow vest protests: More than 100 arrested as violence returns to Paris https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Rioters clash with police, unleashing some of the worst violence Paris has seen in months. Author -- November 17, 2019 at 02:43AM

2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal await Ismaila Sarr injury verdict

2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal await Ismaila Sarr injury verdict https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Watford's Senegal international Ismaila Sarr could face a spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in the win over Congo on Wednesday. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 10:53PM

Czech anti-government protesters mark anniversary of revolution

Czech anti-government protesters mark anniversary of revolution https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Czech police estimate that about 200,000 people were at the anti-government demonstration. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 09:56PM

2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Madagascar beat Ethiopia in qualifier

2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Madagascar beat Ethiopia in qualifier https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Madagascar beat Ethiopia 1-0 in Antananarivo at the start of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 08:39PM

Hong Kong protests: Chinese soldiers clean up streets

Hong Kong protests: Chinese soldiers clean up streets https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chinese soldiers in Hong Kong have left their barracks to help dismantle barricades built by protesters. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 07:01PM

2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria miss out on Olympic place

2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria miss out on Olympic place https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nigeria miss out on a chance to compete in the 2020 Olympic football tournament after a 0-0 draw with South Africa at the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 05:36PM

Women's football: Spain's top players to strike this weekend

Women's football: Spain's top players to strike this weekend https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Women footballers in Spain's top division will strike this weekend in a dispute over pay, with eight games set to be affected. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 03:55PM

Children trying to spell tricky Spanish words

Children trying to spell tricky Spanish words https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than 41 million people speak Spanish in the US. These youngsters explain why - and spell a few words. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 02:05AM

Sri Lanka votes for president in shadow of Easter Sunday attack

Sri Lanka votes for president in shadow of Easter Sunday attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Terror fears could see the defence chief who oversaw the defeat of Tamil rebels voted into power. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 06:33AM

Gilets Jaunes: Anger of yellow vests still grips France a year on

Gilets Jaunes: Anger of yellow vests still grips France a year on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J France has had a year of yellow vest (gilets jaunes) protests, but some of their energy has gone. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 05:15AM

Velvet Revolution: Prague's ghosts of communism

Velvet Revolution: Prague's ghosts of communism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three memorable locations in the Czech capital symbolise the Communist regime and its downfall. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 05:11AM

How the Irish sport of hurling came to the US

How the Irish sport of hurling came to the US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ahead of a big game, what is this ancient Irish sport that's finding new popularity in America? Author -- November 16, 2019 at 01:07AM

Warren Smith's home was destroyed in recent bushfires in Australia

Warren Smith's home was destroyed in recent bushfires in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Warren Smith's house was among 250 that were lost in Australia's bushfires this month. Author -- November 16, 2019 at 04:59AM

Flooded Venice battles with new tidal surge

Flooded Venice battles with new tidal surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Italian canal city's main square, waterbuses and schools are closed as the water rises again. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 03:56PM

Viral rap song highlights Morocco monarchy taboo

Viral rap song highlights Morocco monarchy taboo https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A viral rap song has raised the taboo subject of the monarchy in Morocco, where insulting the king is a criminal offence. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 02:36PM

Ghana progress at Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations

Ghana progress at Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ghana beat Mali 2-0 to qualify for the semi-finals of the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations and move a step closer to the 2020 Olympics. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 03:48PM

Russians pardoned in Lithuania paving way for spy swap

Russians pardoned in Lithuania paving way for spy swap https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lithuania's decision means the pair could be exchanged for a Norwegian and two Lithuanians in Russia. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 03:42PM

SA post office rapist and murderer given life

SA post office rapist and murderer given life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The killing of student Uyinene Mrwetyana sparked protests about high levels of gender violence. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 03:27PM

Ultra-long haul flight non-stop from London to Sydney

Ultra-long haul flight non-stop from London to Sydney https://ift.tt/eA8V8J BBC's Luke Jones was on-board the 19 and a half hour flight from London to Sydney. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 03:07PM

How did Vodafone lose $7bn in India in just one quarter?

How did Vodafone lose $7bn in India in just one quarter? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J With more than a billion subscribers, India is one of the biggest mobile markets - what went wrong? Author -- November 15, 2019 at 02:33PM

Hong Kong in first recession for a decade amid protests

Hong Kong in first recession for a decade amid protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Months of anti-government protests have taken their toll on the territory's economy. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 02:23PM

Rembrandt theft foiled at Dulwich Picture Gallery

Rembrandt theft foiled at Dulwich Picture Gallery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police and security at Dulwich Picture Gallery secured two paintings but the intruder got away. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 10:06PM

Meetings at work 'about therapy rather than solutions'

Meetings at work 'about therapy rather than solutions' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More managerial jobs generate more meetings, but they are not about making decisions, says a study. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 05:46AM

A rubbish story: China's mega-dump full 25 years ahead of schedule

A rubbish story: China's mega-dump full 25 years ahead of schedule https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China collects hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste a year - and dealing with it is a problem. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 11:54AM

Australia fires: New blazes forecast as temperatures rise

Australia fires: New blazes forecast as temperatures rise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Authorities expect massive bush fires will intensify as temperatures increase over the weekend. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 09:07AM

Why British Afghans have fears for their homeland's future

Why British Afghans have fears for their homeland's future https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to young Afghans living in the UK about their hopes for their homeland. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 07:06AM

Alibaba backs Hong Kong's 'bright' future with huge listing

Alibaba backs Hong Kong's 'bright' future with huge listing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The $13bn listing would be the world's largest this year and comes amid growing unrest in Hong Kong. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 07:15AM

South Korean grannies keeping a school alive

South Korean grannies keeping a school alive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Facing a year without any first graders, a school in South Korea opened its doors to illiterate grandmothers. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 06:15AM

Edinburgh University recalls exchange students from Hong Kong

Edinburgh University recalls exchange students from Hong Kong https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Edinburgh students are told to return immediately amid increasing civil unrest in the country. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 12:13AM

Sonny Bill Williams: 'I chased girls, drank alcohol and it only gave me emptiness'

Sonny Bill Williams: 'I chased girls, drank alcohol and it only gave me emptiness' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sonny Bill Williams, Super League newcomers Toronto Wolfpack's marquee signing, tells BBC Sport about his conversion to Islam and his return to rugby league. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 01:34AM

Australia and others ask for Brexit trade compensation

Australia and others ask for Brexit trade compensation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A number of World Trade Organization countries have asked for compensation over Brexit. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 05:02AM

Africa's top shots: 8-14 November 2019

Africa's top shots: 8-14 November 2019 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 05:33AM

Kenya's ugali scare: How safe is your maize flour?

Kenya's ugali scare: How safe is your maize flour? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Well-known brands of maize flour have been banned after a warning they could be poisonous to humans. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 05:31AM

The hacking threat to India's digital economy dream

The hacking threat to India's digital economy dream https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Many fear for the security of critical online infrastructure, but the real issue is closer to home. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 05:28AM

Trump impeachment inquiry: Why Ukraine is so important to the US

Trump impeachment inquiry: Why Ukraine is so important to the US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How relations with an eastern European country became central to the Trump presidency. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 04:04AM

Hong Kong protests: Man dies amid clashes

Hong Kong protests: Man dies amid clashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The man is said to have been hit by a brick during clashes between pro- and anti-government groups. Author -- November 15, 2019 at 05:12AM

Manus Island refugee author Behrouz Boochani arrives in New Zealand

Manus Island refugee author Behrouz Boochani arrives in New Zealand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years, after trying to claim asylum in Australia. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 03:57PM

Venice floods: Italy to declare state of emergency over damage

Venice floods: Italy to declare state of emergency over damage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The damage from the 1.87m (6ft) high waters is a "blow to the heart of our country", PM Conte says. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 03:43PM

Pakistan to play Sri Lanka in first home Test since 2009

Pakistan to play Sri Lanka in first home Test since 2009 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pakistan will play a Test match at home for the first time since 2009 after announcing a two-match series against Sri Lanka in December. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 02:43PM

‘We failed to reach Europe – now our families disown us’

‘We failed to reach Europe – now our families disown us’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three young West Africans stole from their families to fund a trek to Europe, now they have to face the consequences. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 05:46AM

ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal fightback boosts hopes as Stefanos Tsitsipas reaches semis

ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal fightback boosts hopes as Stefanos Tsitsipas reaches semis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Stefanos Tsitsipas reaches the ATP Finals semis, while Rafael Nadal produces a stunning comeback to boost his hopes of joining him. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 03:21AM

Hong Kong protests hit sales at Burberry

Hong Kong protests hit sales at Burberry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The fashion house reports a sharp fall in sales in Hong Kong where business remains under pressure. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 01:09PM

PM Boris Johnson heckled in flood-hit South Yorkshire

PM Boris Johnson heckled in flood-hit South Yorkshire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The prime minister got a frosty reception from some locals, amid wider criticism of his handling of the crisis. Author -- November 13, 2019 at 04:59PM

General election 2019: Tories promise to cut 'immigration overall'

General election 2019: Tories promise to cut 'immigration overall' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Priti Patel goes further than other senior Tories in setting out the party's post-Brexit policy. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 11:42AM

Zut alors! The Americans who are farming edible snails

Zut alors! The Americans who are farming edible snails https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two snail farms in the US are now allowing top restaurants to switch from canned to fresh supplies. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 05:36AM

Venice floods: The historic sites affected

Venice floods: The historic sites affected https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Over 80% of the city has been left underwater, leading the mayor to declare a state of emergency. Author -- November 13, 2019 at 11:55PM

Sabarimala temple: India court to review ruling on women's entry

Sabarimala temple: India court to review ruling on women's entry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The top court last year ruled that keeping women out of the Sabarimala shrine was discriminatory. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 10:32AM

Western plastics 'poisoning Indonesian food chain'

Western plastics 'poisoning Indonesian food chain' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chicken eggs were found to contain 70 times the level allowed under European safety standards. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 10:40AM

Grace Millane murder accused 'struggled to put body in suitcase'

Grace Millane murder accused 'struggled to put body in suitcase' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The man accused of strangling backpacker Grace Millane says he panicked and buried her body in woods. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 09:30AM

Australia bushfires: Death toll rises as communities remain on alert

Australia bushfires: Death toll rises as communities remain on alert https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A fourth person has died in a week of emergencies that are now threatening east and west coasts. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 09:13AM

Duterte's health: 'Work from home' raises questions in Philippines

Duterte's health: 'Work from home' raises questions in Philippines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Philippine president is famous for his strongman persona - but is he well enough to continue? Author -- November 14, 2019 at 08:45AM

Cirque du Soleil founder detained for growing cannabis on private island

Cirque du Soleil founder detained for growing cannabis on private island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Guy Laliberte's company says the plant is grown on his island in the South Pacific for personal use. Author -- November 13, 2019 at 03:41PM

Japan cancels cherry blossom party amid cronyism accusations

Japan cancels cherry blossom party amid cronyism accusations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was accused of inviting too many of his own supporters to the last event. Author -- November 13, 2019 at 09:34PM

Kumanjayi Walker: Policeman charged with Aboriginal teenager's murder

Kumanjayi Walker: Policeman charged with Aboriginal teenager's murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kumanjayi Walker's shooting death in Australia has prompted anger and protests across the country. Author -- November 14, 2019 at 06:15AM

Pascal Siakam: Toronto Raptors star & his unconventional path from Cameroon to NBA