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Coronavirus: 10 die drinking sanitiser after Indian state shuts liquor shops https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Local liquor shops were shut under a local coronavirus lockdown in a village in Andhra Pradesh. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 08:30PM

Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners

Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up. Author -- August 01, 2020 at 05:33AM

India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy

India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold. Author -- August 01, 2020 at 05:04AM

Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers

Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Around 15,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Spain in the past week. Author -- August 01, 2020 at 04:06AM

Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. Author -- August 01, 2020 at 04:47AM

Holiday firm Tui extends suspension of trips to Spain

Holiday firm Tui extends suspension of trips to Spain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The tour firm cancels trips to Spain until mid-August but adds more holidays to Greece and Turkey. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 04:01PM

Napoli seal record deal for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen

Napoli seal record deal for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nigeria's Victor Osimhen becomes the most expensive African player of all time as Napoli pay Lille a reported $96m. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 07:45PM

Fox found with impressive shoe collection in Berlin

Fox found with impressive shoe collection in Berlin https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Berlin mystery is solved as a fox is found to have many stolen flip flops and sports shoes. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 07:04PM

Tsitsi Dangarembga - Booker Prize nominee arrested in Zimbabwe

Tsitsi Dangarembga - Booker Prize nominee arrested in Zimbabwe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tsitsi Dangarembga was detained as she took part in protest against alleged government corruption. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 07:13PM

Cameroon's Italia '90 captain Stephen Tataw dies

Cameroon's Italia '90 captain Stephen Tataw dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Stephen Eta Tataw, captain of the Indomitable Lions in their famous run to the quarter-finals of Italia '90, dies at the age of 57. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 06:35PM

Runaway camels cause Russian mayhem

Runaway camels cause Russian mayhem https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Russian pensioner causes mayhem with a large herd of camels Author -- July 31, 2020 at 04:34PM

Hong Kong postpones elections for a year 'over virus concerns'

Hong Kong postpones elections for a year 'over virus concerns' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The move comes weeks after China imposed a controversial national security law on Hong Kong. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 04:53PM

Coronavirus: Why is Melbourne seeing more cases?

Coronavirus: Why is Melbourne seeing more cases? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Australian state has reported a record rise this week, suggesting stay-at-home measures may not be working. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 02:51PM

Channel migrants: More boats follow busiest day on record

Channel migrants: More boats follow busiest day on record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J French authorities rescue 41 migrants, including six children and two people with disabilities. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 03:50PM

Coronavirus holidays: You're finally abroad, but was it worth it?

Coronavirus holidays: You're finally abroad, but was it worth it? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Queues for the beach and free drinks from struggling restaurants - what are holidays like now? Author -- July 31, 2020 at 04:01AM

Spanish economy feels pain of coronavirus

Spanish economy feels pain of coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J France and Italy also see double-digit contractions as the pandemic hits growth across Europe. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 02:14PM

Belarus TV shows arrest of 'Russian mercenaries'

Belarus TV shows arrest of 'Russian mercenaries' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Belarus police arrested 32 Russians at a sanatorium, alleged to be members of a mercenary group. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 02:49PM

Vietnam records first Covid-19 death

Vietnam records first Covid-19 death https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country had spent three months without any new infections before an outbreak in Da Nang city. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 02:22PM

Coronavirus: Visiting people at home banned in parts of northern England

Coronavirus: Visiting people at home banned in parts of northern England https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Millions face new lockdown rules prohibiting separate households from meeting each other at their homes. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 12:36PM

Coronavirus: What are the UK travel quarantine rules?

Coronavirus: What are the UK travel quarantine rules? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J What do you need to know if you're planning to fly during the Covid-19 pandemic? Author -- July 28, 2020 at 08:20AM

Rodrigo Duterte: 'I'm not joking - clean masks with petrol'

Rodrigo Duterte: 'I'm not joking - clean masks with petrol' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Philippines' leader doubled down on earlier claims - despite officials saying he was wrong. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 11:00AM

Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news

Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 11:05AM

Burberry and Tencent team up for concept stores

Burberry and Tencent team up for concept stores https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 09:00AM

Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses

Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 04:06AM

Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies

Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 07:35AM

Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast

Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 06:22AM

Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'

Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 04:42AM

The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind

The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. Author -- July 31, 2020 at 04:39AM

Jet2 tells some holidaymakers in Spain to come home early

Jet2 tells some holidaymakers in Spain to come home early https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The airline says it cannot afford to keep sending empty planes to pick up passengers on different dates. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 08:33PM

TikTok launches £54m fund for European creators to make videos

TikTok launches £54m fund for European creators to make videos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The video sharing app launched a $200m fund for American users earlier this month. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 03:29PM

Zimbabwe police clear streets ahead of anti-government protests

Zimbabwe police clear streets ahead of anti-government protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Parts of the capital are deserted ahead of demonstrations that the government calls Western-backed. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 08:56PM

UK and China relationship 'seriously poisoned', says Beijing's ambassador

UK and China relationship 'seriously poisoned', says Beijing's ambassador https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Beijing's ambassador to London says rows over Huawei, Hong Kong and Uighur Muslims have damaged relations. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 07:25PM

Belarus accuses 'Russian mercenaries' of election plot

Belarus accuses 'Russian mercenaries' of election plot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Russia demands to know why Belarus has arrested 33 of its citizens. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 06:36PM

Gianni Infantino: Legal proceedings launched against Fifa president

Gianni Infantino: Legal proceedings launched against Fifa president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Swiss prosecutors launch legal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over alleged secret meeting with Swiss attorney general. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 06:52PM

Trevor Reed: Ex-US Marine jailed in Russia for assaulting police

Trevor Reed: Ex-US Marine jailed in Russia for assaulting police https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The 29 year old is sentenced to nine years in prison after a trial he says was politically motivated. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 06:09PM

Olympic stories: Françoise Mbango's leaps of love

Olympic stories: Françoise Mbango's leaps of love https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Cameroonian triple jumper took two Olympic golds after being inspired by her family - her sick mother and then her new baby son. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 08:58PM

Hachalu Hundessa's father: 'He died standing for his people'

Hachalu Hundessa's father: 'He died standing for his people' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hachalu Hundessa's father says that his son stood for truth and that he died standing for his people. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 05:14PM

Caf president Ahmad undecided about pursuing second term

Caf president Ahmad undecided about pursuing second term https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad says he is undecided on whether he should run for a second term in office next year. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 08:05AM

German economy suffers sharpest decline on record

German economy suffers sharpest decline on record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The economy shrank by 10.1% in the April-to-June period, official figures show. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 02:35PM

Coronavirus: England 'highest level of excess deaths'

Coronavirus: England 'highest level of excess deaths' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Office for National Statistics analysis shows how countries compared in the first six months of the year Author -- July 30, 2020 at 01:55PM

Travel bosses demand end to blanket quarantine

Travel bosses demand end to blanket quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Regional travel corridors would allow quarantine-free visits to some areas of Spain, they tell the PM. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 12:10AM

Hong Kong bars 12 opposition candidates from election

Hong Kong bars 12 opposition candidates from election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Opposition candidates had hoped to capitalise on anger over a controversial security law. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 02:24PM

Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed

Killer of Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, jailed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Ugandan hunter said that he had killed the animal in self defence when he was attacked. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 01:21PM

Extinction: Quarter of UK mammals 'under threat'

Extinction: Quarter of UK mammals 'under threat' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Review of UK mammals finds that a quarter of native species are at "imminent threat of extinction". Author -- July 30, 2020 at 06:25AM

Mystery of origin of Stonehenge megaliths solved

Mystery of origin of Stonehenge megaliths solved https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Archaeologists have pinpointed the source of the stones to an area 15 miles north of the site. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 11:03PM

Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 09:31AM

Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash

Domino's Pizza New Zealand drops 'free pizza for Karen' offer after backlash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J "We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry." Author -- July 30, 2020 at 07:51AM

Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump

Coronavirus: Australia's Victoria records huge case jump https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 07:20AM

Hong Kong security law: Four students arrested for 'inciting secession'

Hong Kong security law: Four students arrested for 'inciting secession' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Those arrested include Tony Chung, the ex-leader of a group that called for Hong Kong independence. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 06:21AM

Tokyo 2020: Olympics and Paralympics may have 'limited spectators'

Tokyo 2020: Olympics and Paralympics may have 'limited spectators' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Olympics and Paralympics could be held in front of “a limited number of spectators” because of Covid-19, says Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 06:32PM

The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender

The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 04:29AM

Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic

Coronavirus in Pakistan: Doctor's video diary of fight against pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 04:13AM

US to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany in 'strategic' move

US to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany in 'strategic' move https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Trump says the move is a response to Berlin's failure to meet targets on defence spending. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 03:26AM

Coronavirus: Ibiza boss reacts to UK quarantine regulations

Coronavirus: Ibiza boss reacts to UK quarantine regulations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J O Beach Ibiza boss, Tony Truman, based on the island for 20 years, explains how the new rules are impacting plans. Author -- July 30, 2020 at 02:06AM

Stella Immanuel - the doctor behind unproven coronavirus cure claim

Stella Immanuel - the doctor behind unproven coronavirus cure claim https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Stella Immanuel has caught the US president's attention for claiming hydroxychloroquine cures Covid-19. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 09:47PM

Pakistan blasphemy: Gunman shoots accused dead in court

Pakistan blasphemy: Gunman shoots accused dead in court https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The victim was in court in the Pakistani city of Peshawar to face charges of claiming to be a prophet. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 07:59PM

Madeleine McCann: Suspect Christian B rented allotment, neighbour says

Madeleine McCann: Suspect Christian B rented allotment, neighbour says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An allotment owner in Germany claims the main suspect rented the plot that is being searched by police. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 05:55PM

How Wayde van Niekerk smashed a famous record

How Wayde van Niekerk smashed a famous record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J How Wayde van Niekerk broke the men's 400m world record at the 2016 Olympic Games - one held by a true athletics legend. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 09:26PM

Coronavirus: Seven Zimbabwe babies stillborn in one night at hospital

Coronavirus: Seven Zimbabwe babies stillborn in one night at hospital https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Only one baby was born alive as urgent treatment was delayed over Covid-19-related staffing issues. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 04:36PM

Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media

Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 02:43PM

Rafale: India gets new jets amid border tension with China

Rafale: India gets new jets amid border tension with China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The French Rafale jets will boost India's air power, but they can't be deployed right away. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 02:50PM

Rafale: India gets new jets amid border tension with China

Coronavirus: Vietnam warns of outbreak risk across whole country

Coronavirus: Vietnam warns of outbreak risk across whole country https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Vietnam has been lauded as a pandemic success but new cases linked to a resort city are spreading. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 12:51PM

Hajj 2020: 'It would have been my solace'

Hajj 2020: 'It would have been my solace' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In the past year, Anisa lost her mother, her job and her house and had hoped Hajj would help her find solace. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 11:27AM

Coronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning

Coronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Japan's second largest carmaker had already been struggling to cut costs and return to profitability. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 09:35AM

'More than half of Mumbai slum-dwellers had Covid-19'

'More than half of Mumbai slum-dwellers had Covid-19' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mumbai has so far reported more than 110,000 infections and 6,000 deaths. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 09:36AM

Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive

Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than two thirds of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean test positive. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 09:14AM

Malta: The island hoping to be 2020's festival hotspot

Malta: The island hoping to be 2020's festival hotspot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Malta is set to host four festivals over the coming months after British events were cancelled. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 05:30AM

Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches

Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 07:56AM

Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'

Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australia's love of beachside living will become more precarious as wave movements change, experts say. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 07:11AM

'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'

'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 05:57AM

Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands

Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 05:52AM

Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity

Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC spoke to three people from cultures that have a long history of gender fluidity. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 04:01AM

Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. Author -- July 29, 2020 at 04:50AM

Recordings show lockdown London quieter than 1928

Recordings show lockdown London quieter than 1928 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Museum records London's "silent streets" of 2020 and reveals much noisier streets of 1928. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 05:15PM

Banned Guinea-Bissau FA president weighing up appeal

Banned Guinea-Bissau FA president weighing up appeal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Guinea-Bissau football federation president Manuel Nascimento will await the full grounds for his 10-year Fifa ban before deciding whether to appeal the decision. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 07:49PM

Moroccan boy becomes YouTube chef sensation

Moroccan boy becomes YouTube chef sensation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Omar started to cook after doctors told him to use his muscles to help with his neuromuscular myopathy. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 07:03PM

Young Kenyan tennis star hit by Youth Olympics delay

Young Kenyan tennis star hit by Youth Olympics delay https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Teenage Kenyan tennis star Angella Okutoyi says delaying the 2022 Youth Olympics for four years is set to hit her career development. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 04:52PM

Madeleine McCann investigators search German allotment

Madeleine McCann investigators search German allotment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It is connected with an investigation into the man suspected over the three-year-old's disappearance. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 04:41PM

Andrea Bocelli 'humiliated' by Italy's Covid rules

Andrea Bocelli 'humiliated' by Italy's Covid rules https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Italian opera singer says his country's handling of the pandemic has been overblown. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 04:42PM

Ferrari chairman says team cannot be competitive before 2022

Ferrari chairman says team cannot be competitive before 2022 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ferrari chairman John Elkann says the team cannot expect to be competitive in Formula 1 before 2022. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 02:01PM

Kelp found off Scotland dates back 16,000 years to last ice age

Kelp found off Scotland dates back 16,000 years to last ice age https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Experts from Heriot-Watt University's Orkney campus analysed the genetic composition of oarweed from 14 areas. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 04:27AM

Daisy the St Bernard dog back home after Scafell Pike mountain rescue

Daisy the St Bernard dog back home after Scafell Pike mountain rescue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Daisy has made a full recovery after collapsing on Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 02:42AM

Coronavirus: Johnson says signs of a second wave showing in Europe

Coronavirus: Johnson says signs of a second wave showing in Europe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Prime Minister has defended the decision to make travellers returning from Spain quarantine for 14-days. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 04:46PM

The Nigerian coach proving the racists wrong in Albania

The Nigerian coach proving the racists wrong in Albania https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former Nigeria goalkeeper Ndubisi Egbo talks of the racism he has endured as he coached KF Tirana to the Albanian title. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 03:26AM

Coronavirus: German officials 'very concerned' by rising cases

Coronavirus: German officials 'very concerned' by rising cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The head of the Robert Koch Institute says people have become "negligent" as new cases rise. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 03:26PM

Coronavirus: UK defends quarantine as Spain calls it 'unjust'

Coronavirus: UK defends quarantine as Spain calls it 'unjust' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Government minister Simon Clarke says "we respectfully disagree" with the Spanish PM over the travel rules. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 03:33PM

Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 12:00PM

Coronavirus: Lockdown wipes £30bn from UK pubs and restaurants

Coronavirus: Lockdown wipes £30bn from UK pubs and restaurants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lockdown resulted in sales across the hospitality sector plummeting by almost 90% over three months. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 04:02AM

India Covid-19: Delhi's mask-averse shoppers worry officials

India Covid-19: Delhi's mask-averse shoppers worry officials https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Delhi is slowly reopening as the government starts to ease Covid-19 restrictions. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 02:11PM

Australia's fires 'killed or harmed three billion animals'

Australia's fires 'killed or harmed three billion animals' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The recent bushfires were "one of the worst wildlife disasters in modern history", conservationists say. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 12:15PM

Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial

Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Najib Razak guilty of seven charges in the first of several multi-million dollar corruption trials. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 09:32AM

Coronavirus: UK quarantine restrictions unjust - Spain PM

Coronavirus: UK quarantine restrictions unjust - Spain PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pedro Sánchez says most areas are safer than the UK, and he hopes for a rethink on the Covid rules. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 07:52AM

New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 05:46AM

Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'

Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 04:49AM

Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora

Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 05:15AM

Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit

Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes. Author -- July 28, 2020 at 05:04AM

Ukraine offers remand cell upgrades - at a price

Ukraine offers remand cell upgrades - at a price https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Upgraded cells were introduced in May as part of a sweeping prison reform. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 08:27PM

Coronavirus: Pet cat found to have virus in UK

Coronavirus: Pet cat found to have virus in UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It is thought the animal caught the virus from its owner. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 06:24PM

Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos

Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 07:26PM

France to ban heated terraces in cafes and bars

France to ban heated terraces in cafes and bars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The new ecology minister says outside heating or air conditioning is an "ecological aberration". Author -- July 27, 2020 at 06:12PM

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson officially become Greek citizens

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson officially become Greek citizens https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Hollywood stars are granted honorary citizenship for helping victims of a wildfire in Greece. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 06:04PM

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Indian actress discharged after recovering from Covid-19

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Indian actress discharged after recovering from Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Indian actress and her daughter spent 10 days in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 05:08PM

Firefighter abseils down well to save trapped owl

Firefighter abseils down well to save trapped owl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The rescuer had an oxygen mask and descended with ropes to save the bird. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 04:43PM

Tanzania presidential hopeful Tundu Lissu returns home after attempt on life

Tanzania presidential hopeful Tundu Lissu returns home after attempt on life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tundu Lissu, attacked in the capital in 2017, wants to run for office after treatment in Belgium. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 04:06PM

Harry Harris: US envoy to South Korea shaves off controversial moustache

Harry Harris: US envoy to South Korea shaves off controversial moustache https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Harry Harris removes his facial hair, which reminded some South Koreans of colonial rule. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 03:18PM

Coronavirus: Spain races to save tourism as cases surge

Coronavirus: Spain races to save tourism as cases surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK imposed a 14-day quarantine on all arrivals from Spain after a spike in infections. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 02:31PM

Lockdown eased in Kenya: 'Our family was separated for three months'

Lockdown eased in Kenya: 'Our family was separated for three months' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kurian Omukimbizi went to Nairobi for work, but was separated from his family when lockdown was announced. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 01:20PM

Coronavirus: The Scottish pilot famous in Vietnam for Covid-19

Coronavirus: The Scottish pilot famous in Vietnam for Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Stephen Cameron, from Motherwell, spent 10 weeks in a coma in Vietnam due to Covid-19. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 10:04AM

Coronavirus: UK had to act 'rapidly and decisively' on Spain quarantine

Coronavirus: UK had to act 'rapidly and decisively' on Spain quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J No 10 will also keep the quarantine policy for other countries under review, a minister says. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 12:30PM

Obesity: Unhealthy 'buy one get one free' deals targeted

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Leicester City 0-2 Manchester United: Visitors secure Champions League place

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Ryanair still flying to Spain despite quarantine

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Coronavirus: Swimming defector was not infected, says S Korea

Coronavirus: Swimming defector was not infected, says S Korea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The suspected patient crawled through a drain then swam to North Korea, the South says. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 10:29AM

Virtual kidnapping: Chinese students in Australia targeted in scam

Virtual kidnapping: Chinese students in Australia targeted in scam https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Students in Australia are coerced into faking their own kidnappings in the extortion scheme. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 10:48AM

Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 09:22AM

Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months

Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The four locally transmitted cases in Da Nang prompt a tourism ban and renewed prevention measures. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 09:07AM

Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 08:48AM

Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks

Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 08:44AM

US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures

US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 05:05AM

The gravedigger’s truth: Hidden coronavirus deaths

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the low fatality rate is misleading

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The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home

The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Korea largely forgot its prisoners of war. Now their children are fighting for recognition. Author -- July 27, 2020 at 04:01AM

India coronavirus: Bihar braces for 'corona storm'

India coronavirus: Bihar braces for 'corona storm' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cases are rising fast in one of India's poorest and most populous states. Can it cope? Author -- July 27, 2020 at 04:11AM

Juventus 2-0 Sampdoria: Maurizio Sarri's side claim ninth straight Serie A title

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Coronavirus: Spain says outbreaks under control after UK orders quarantine

Coronavirus: Spain says outbreaks under control after UK orders quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Spain says new coronavirus cases are isolated, as the UK tells arriving passengers to self-isolate. Author -- July 26, 2020 at 07:07PM

Kenyan police officers arrested after fatal shooting in Garissa

Kenyan police officers arrested after fatal shooting in Garissa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two people were killed during a protest in Garissa sparked by the arrest of a murder suspect. Author -- July 26, 2020 at 06:24PM

Rwandan man re-arrested over France cathedral fire

Rwandan man re-arrested over France cathedral fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Rwandan refugee, who worked as a volunteer warden, has admitted arson, prosecutors say. Author -- July 26, 2020 at 12:26PM

How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets

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South Africa jailbreak: Malmesbury prison inmates rearrested

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Nantes cathedral fire: Church volunteer rearrested over arson

Nantes cathedral fire: Church volunteer rearrested over arson https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Rwandan refugee, who worked as a volunteer warden, has admitted arson, prosecutors say. Author -- July 26, 2020 at 12:26PM

North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'

North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms. Author -- July 26, 2020 at 08:24AM

Paris police step up anti-noise patrols

Paris police step up anti-noise patrols https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After the birdsong and the silence, the sound of engines and sirens seems all the more invasive. Author -- July 26, 2020 at 04:01AM

Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves

Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih. Author -- July 26, 2020 at 04:19AM

Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading?

Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Experts say India's government must accept the virus is spreading there through community transmission. Author -- July 26, 2020 at 04:22AM

Thai gay activists raise Pride flags in Bangkok

Thai gay activists raise Pride flags in Bangkok https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The rally in Thailand's capital is the latest in a series of youth-led pro-democracy protests. Author -- July 26, 2020 at 03:06AM

Sira Sylla: French President tweets support for targeted black MP

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Coronavirus: Spain drives fears of European 'second wave'

Coronavirus: Spain drives fears of European 'second wave' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Its Catalonia region closes its nightlife as other nations eye increases in new infections warily. Author -- July 25, 2020 at 10:34PM

Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women

Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands of women have protested against the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. Author -- July 25, 2020 at 09:44PM

German crash: Three die as aircraft hits home in Wesel

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Malaysia arrests Bangladeshi migrant who criticised government on TV

Malaysia arrests Bangladeshi migrant who criticised government on TV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Bangladeshi man criticised the treatment of undocumented workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Author -- July 25, 2020 at 08:05PM

France drugs: PM Castex to impose on-the-spot fines nationwide

France drugs: PM Castex to impose on-the-spot fines nationwide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The system will apply nationwide from September, as the new PM cracks down on "every day violence". Author -- July 25, 2020 at 07:37PM

South China Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis

South China Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australia tells the UN the claims have "no legal basis" as it aligns itself more closely with the US. Author -- July 25, 2020 at 03:29PM

Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

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Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US

Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days. Author -- July 25, 2020 at 05:29AM

WW2: The nun who saved my life

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'Maskne' and bold makeup: How masks are changing how we look

'Maskne' and bold makeup: How masks are changing how we look https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Face masks are everywhere - and with them, the rise of "maskne" and new mask-friendly makeup trends. Author -- July 25, 2020 at 04:15AM

WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name

WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back. Author -- July 25, 2020 at 04:19AM

Hungary's Index journalists walk out over sacking

Hungary's Index journalists walk out over sacking https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than 70 staff resign at top independent site Index, in a row over media freedom. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 10:08PM

Jessica Shuran Yu: 'Dismay' after Singapore skater tells of training abuse

Jessica Shuran Yu: 'Dismay' after Singapore skater tells of training abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jessica Shuran Yu said her early training in China was overshadowed by beatings and verbal abuse. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 09:28PM

Coronavirus: Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk

Coronavirus: Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The ban covers the import of wildlife and wildlife products as well as markets, including online sales. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 03:17PM

South Africa escape: Manhunt launched for inmates on the run

South Africa escape: Manhunt launched for inmates on the run https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The inmates absconded while being transferred to court in Malmesbury, in an escape caught on camera. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 08:30PM

Russia satellite: Kremlin accuses US and UK of 'distorting' truth

Russia satellite: Kremlin accuses US and UK of 'distorting' truth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Moscow insists US and UK accusations that Russia has tested anti-satellite weaponry are "distorted". Author -- July 24, 2020 at 07:42PM

Genetic impact of colonial-era slave trade revealed in DNA study

Genetic impact of colonial-era slave trade revealed in DNA study https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 06:45PM

Coronavirus: Portugal still on quarantine list for holidaymakers

Coronavirus: Portugal still on quarantine list for holidaymakers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Travellers from Portugal will have to self-isolate but restrictions are relaxed for other nations. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 05:02PM

Hagia Sophia: Why is this museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war?

Hagia Sophia: Why is this museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Why is a museum-turned-mosque at the centre of a culture war? Author -- July 24, 2020 at 05:31PM

Goldman Sachs settles 1MDB scandal with Malaysia for $3.9bn

Goldman Sachs settles 1MDB scandal with Malaysia for $3.9bn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The deal includes a guarantee from Goldman Sachs to return at least $1.4bn in 1MDB bonds. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 05:14PM

Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt

Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The 28 bodies are thought to be army officers involved in a failed coup against Omar al-Bashir in 1990. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 02:45PM

Russia report: Labour calls for review of news agency licence

Russia report: Labour calls for review of news agency licence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jo Stevens said Ofcom should "urgently" consider RT's licence following the Russia report. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 01:58PM

African Olympic stories: Nigeria's shock football win that 'united the continent'

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China orders closure of US consulate in Chengdu

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India coronavirus: 14-year-old sexually assaulted at Delhi Covid-19 centre

India coronavirus: 14-year-old sexually assaulted at Delhi Covid-19 centre https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The accused and another man who allegedly filmed the incident have been arrested. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 09:20AM

Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit

Taiwan laundry: Elderly models are unexpected Instagram hit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A man's wish to stop his grandparents being bored leads to unexpected fame and new happiness. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 08:51AM

Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers

Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The former museum will open to worshippers for the first time after being turned back into a mosque. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 08:35AM

Behrouz Boochani: Refugee author granted asylum in New Zealand

Behrouz Boochani: Refugee author granted asylum in New Zealand https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years under Australia's harsh asylum policy. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 07:51AM

Naomi Kawase on plans for Tokyo Olympic Games film

Naomi Kawase on plans for Tokyo Olympic Games film https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The film will offer a behind-the-scenes view of the Games showing how athletes pursue their goals. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 04:33PM

Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?

Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown. Author -- July 24, 2020 at 04:20AM

South Africa FA hopes to engage with Mark Fish over posts

South Africa FA hopes to engage with Mark Fish over posts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The South Africa FA says it wants to engage with former football international Mark Fish over controversial comments on social media. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 06:39PM

Italian Carabinieri station in Piacenza shut over torture claims

Italian Carabinieri station in Piacenza shut over torture claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Carabinieri military police are held on suspicion of crimes that have shocked the city of Piacenza. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 05:25PM

Bruno Dey: Former Nazi guard found guilty over mass murder at Stutthof Camp

Bruno Dey: Former Nazi guard found guilty over mass murder at Stutthof Camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bruno Dey, 93, is handed a two-year suspended prison sentence by a court in Germany. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 04:23PM

Germany's Ritter Sport wins square chocolate battle against Milka

Germany's Ritter Sport wins square chocolate battle against Milka https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Swiss chocolate-maker Milka challenged the German bar's right to be the only square bar in Germany. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 03:07PM

Roman jars found in Spanish seafood shop

Roman jars found in Spanish seafood shop https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two men are investigated after 13 ancient amphoras are discovered during a routine inspection. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 02:22PM

South Africa's Van Niekerk wants 'untouchable' legacy

South Africa's Van Niekerk wants 'untouchable' legacy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk wants to set an "untouchable" 400m world record as his legacy. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 11:04AM

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NIgeria's Boko Haram crisis: Aid workers 'killed' in Borno state

NIgeria's Boko Haram crisis: Aid workers 'killed' in Borno state https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Buhari condemns the killings and vows to bring the gunmen to justice. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 02:38PM

The library in Ghana showcasing the best of African literature

The library in Ghana showcasing the best of African literature https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Library of Africa and the African Diaspora in Ghana is open to those curious to learn more about Africa’s literary history. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 02:34PM

China-US row: Fugitive researcher 'hiding in San Francisco consulate'

China-US row: Fugitive researcher 'hiding in San Francisco consulate' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A scientist who allegedly lied about military ties is said to be inside China's San Francisco mission. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 01:54PM

India's diamond-studded response to the virus

India's diamond-studded response to the virus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jewelers have been inspired by the pandemic to turn every day masks into something precious. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 10:51AM

Australian gymnastics: Former athletes speak out on 'abuse' culture

Australian gymnastics: Former athletes speak out on 'abuse' culture https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Gymnastics Australia vows "change" after dozens of ex-athletes share stories of mental and physical abuse. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 11:02AM

Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over rape link

Madeleine McCann suspect investigated over rape link https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Portuguese police are investigating if a suspect in the case may be linked to a rape three years earlier. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 03:17AM

Essex lorry deaths: Eamonn Harrison is extradited to UK

Essex lorry deaths: Eamonn Harrison is extradited to UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eamonn Harrison is wanted over his alleged role in transporting a trailer in which 39 people died. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 11:23PM

Russia report: What would tougher spy laws mean for UK?

Russia report: What would tougher spy laws mean for UK? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A look at the likely challenges of introducing new laws to tackle the threat of Russian interference. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 07:48PM

Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties

Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Activists have accused Western companies of "bolstering and benefiting" from abuses of China's Muslim minority. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 09:14AM

China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 09:54AM

China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

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Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low

Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 07:41AM

Last Qantas 747 jet says goodbye with 'flying kangaroo' in sky

Last Qantas 747 jet says goodbye with 'flying kangaroo' in sky https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australia says farewell to an era of aviation with the retirement of the final Qantas Boeing 747. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 08:19AM

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Uganda - where security forces may be more deadly than coronavirus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J No-one has died from Covid-19 in Uganda, but 12 people have allegedly been killed by security officers. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 04:54AM

India coronavirus: Online classes expose extent of digital divide

India coronavirus: Online classes expose extent of digital divide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The pandemic has forced education to move online, but many students are struggling to cope. Author -- July 23, 2020 at 04:47AM

Russian historian jailed in controversial sex abuse case

Russian historian jailed in controversial sex abuse case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Yury Dmitirev says the case was politically motivated in reaction to his work as a Stalin scholar. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 09:34PM

Turkey-Greece tensions escalate over Turkish Med drilling plans

Turkey-Greece tensions escalate over Turkish Med drilling plans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Greece issues a naval alert after Turkey says it is sending a ship to carry out a drilling survey. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 09:51PM

Fiat offices raided over diesel emissions fraud claims

Fiat offices raided over diesel emissions fraud claims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Investigators visit sites in Germany, Italy and Switzerland, and two UK firms are asked to provide documents. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 09:16PM

Coronavirus: Madagascar hospitals 'overwhelmed'

Coronavirus: Madagascar hospitals 'overwhelmed' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The president has been promoting a herbal drink to treat the virus despite warnings from the WHO. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 08:03PM

UK unveils new special visa for Hong Kong's BNO holders

UK unveils new special visa for Hong Kong's BNO holders https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The move paves the way for almost three million Hong Kongers to apply for British citizenship. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 07:59PM

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Children jump from window to escape fire in Grenoble https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two men who caught the children suffered broken arms in the incident in south eastern France Author -- July 22, 2020 at 03:59PM

Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Middleman critically wounded

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Coronavirus: Irish government urges public to 'holiday at home'

Coronavirus: Irish government urges public to 'holiday at home' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs said that 50,000 people a week were still leaving the country. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 02:30PM

Stefano Pioli: AC Milan boss signs new two-year contract

Stefano Pioli: AC Milan boss signs new two-year contract https://ift.tt/eA8V8J AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli has his contract extended for a further two years until June 2022. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 01:45PM

Andrew Mlangeni: Last Mandela co-accused dies aged 95

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US orders China to close Houston consulate

US orders China to close Houston consulate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Unidentified people were filmed burning paper in the consulate's courtyard after the order was made. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 02:01PM

India journalist shot dead for reporting harassment of niece

India journalist shot dead for reporting harassment of niece https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Opposition parties say the attack raises questions over law and order in India's Uttar Pradesh state. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 01:27PM

Republic of Ireland adds 15 countries to travel 'green list'

Republic of Ireland adds 15 countries to travel 'green list' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People returning from these countries to the Republic will not have to restrict their movements. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 10:30AM

India coronavirus: Amarnath pilgrimage cancelled due to Covid-19

India coronavirus: Amarnath pilgrimage cancelled due to Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Officials say diverting resources to the pilgrimage would be a huge strain on the health system. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 09:47AM

Sydney police 'asked woman to remove tampon' in strip-search

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Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme

Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Major carriers in the US and Europe want a coordinated programme to get passengers flying again. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 09:33AM

Russia report: UK considers tougher security laws after criticism by MPs

Russia report: UK considers tougher security laws after criticism by MPs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ministers are set to face questions in the Commons after MPs said the UK "underestimated" the threat of Russia. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 08:39AM

Matiullah Jan: Pakistan anger as video shows reporter's abduction

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong: ‘A few cars are following me’

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Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery

Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 04:09AM

Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship'

Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Activists and journalists are being rounded up and jailed in Belarus ahead of next month’s elections. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 06:21AM

US charges Chinese Covid-19 research 'cyber-spies'

US charges Chinese Covid-19 research 'cyber-spies' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The justice department charges two men targeting companies researching coronavirus treatments. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 01:09AM

How deep are Britain and China's economic ties?

How deep are Britain and China's economic ties? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The two countries' growing relationship includes nuclear power projects, foreign students and trade. Author -- July 22, 2020 at 04:18AM

'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine'

'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two young Nigerian couples on why they don't regret doing things their own way and breaking with tradition. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 04:19AM

Ryanair to close base after pilots reject pay cut

Ryanair to close base after pilots reject pay cut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The airline is shutting its hub at Frankfurt Hahn airport and considering other German closures. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 07:34PM

Netflix cancels Turkish show If Only in row over gay character

Netflix cancels Turkish show If Only in row over gay character https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Turkish censorship row breaks out after a writer says her show was axed over a gay character. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 08:03PM

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Greta Thunberg to donate one-million-euro humanitarian prize https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Campaigner Greta Thunberg says she will donate the money to projects that tackle the climate crisis. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 01:23PM

Afrobeats: New chart names genre's top artists in the UK

Afrobeats: New chart names genre's top artists in the UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J J Hus, Burna Boy and NSG top the list, which will be announced on BBC Radio 1Xtra on Sunday. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 10:35AM

Secret Morse code tune sees game removed in China

Secret Morse code tune sees game removed in China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A hidden message about Hong Kong has led to a game being taken offline. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 07:34PM

Is FC Nordsjaelland the new model for developing African talent?

Is FC Nordsjaelland the new model for developing African talent? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Danish top-flight club FC Nordsjaelland is owned by a Ghanaian academy offering a new route for African talent to develop. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 06:41PM

France domestic violence: Senate to vote on bill lifting patient confidentiality

France domestic violence: Senate to vote on bill lifting patient confidentiality https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It introduces an exception to medical confidentiality if a victim is deemed in "immediate danger". Author -- July 21, 2020 at 05:39PM

Nordic couple gets married in border ceremony

Nordic couple gets married in border ceremony https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Norwegian bride and her Swedish groom decided to marry at the border instead of wait for Covid-19 restrictions to be lifted. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 03:47PM

France car crash kills five children in one family

France car crash kills five children in one family https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The children, aged three to 14, died after their car crashed and caught fire in south-west France. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 04:01PM

Ukraine gunman holds 20 hostages on bus

Ukraine gunman holds 20 hostages on bus https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police are negotiating with the man in the western city of Lutsk, officials have said. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 03:44PM

How football saved Eric Murangwa Eugene from Rwanda's genocide

How football saved Eric Murangwa Eugene from Rwanda's genocide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some photos of him playing football save Eric Murangwa Eugene from being brutally murdered during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 01:51PM

India coronavirus: Nearly one in four in Delhi had Covid-19, study says

India coronavirus: Nearly one in four in Delhi had Covid-19, study says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Confirmed cases are under 1% of the population, suggesting much more widespread infection. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 03:15PM

Russia report: UK 'top target' for Russia

Russia report: UK 'top target' for Russia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Intelligence and Security Committee said the UK's close relationship with the US made it a priority. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 02:50PM

Dua Lipa sparks controversy with 'Greater Albania' map tweet

Dua Lipa sparks controversy with 'Greater Albania' map tweet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some accuse the singer of stoking Albanian nationalism, while others say she is defending people's rights. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 02:50PM

Omar al-Bashir: Sudan's ex-president on trial for 1989 coup

Omar al-Bashir: Sudan's ex-president on trial for 1989 coup https://ift.tt/eA8V8J He is accused of overthrowing a democratically-elected government to assume power. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 02:35PM

Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit

Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Talks ran into a fourth night, as nations worst hit by the virus clashed with those worried about costs. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 08:51AM

Dreamworld accident: Operator charged over Australian theme park deaths

Dreamworld accident: Operator charged over Australian theme park deaths https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Four people were crushed to death on a water ride at the Australian theme park in 2016. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 07:59AM

China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference'

China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Chinese ambassador in London says the UK has "blatantly interfered" in China's internal affairs. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 06:44AM

Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff

Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The low cost carrier is the latest airline to make cuts as coronavirus-related restrictions hit demand. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 08:18AM

Russia report: Long-awaited probe due into interference in UK

Russia report: Long-awaited probe due into interference in UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A new report based on secret intelligence assesses the extent of Russian interference in UK affairs. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 05:37AM

TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash

TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app? Author -- July 21, 2020 at 04:34AM

Halle shooting: Trial begins for Germany synagogue attack suspect

Halle shooting: Trial begins for Germany synagogue attack suspect https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The 28-year-old suspect is accused of killing two people and attacking a synagogue in Halle. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 04:13AM

'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine'

Coronavirus in South Africa: A day in the life of a contact tracer

Coronavirus in South Africa: A day in the life of a contact tracer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC gained exclusive access to follow a small team of contact tracers in the city of Bloemfontein, South Africa. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 04:04AM

Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping https://ift.tt/eA8V8J On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 04:11AM

Churchill's legacy leaves some Indians questioning his hero status

Churchill's legacy leaves some Indians questioning his hero status https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Yogita Limaye explores how Indians are questioning more about the dark chapters of colonial history. Author -- July 21, 2020 at 04:06AM

Belgium probes police 'kneeling' death of Algerian

Belgium probes police 'kneeling' death of Algerian https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police are investigating after footage appears to show an officer kneeling on the man's back. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 09:54PM

#JusticeForAkram: Belgium investigates death of man hours after arrest

#JusticeForAkram: Belgium investigates death of man hours after arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police are investigating after footage appears to show an officer kneeling on the man's back. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 09:54PM

Nigeria: How palm oil helped me provide for my family

Nigeria: How palm oil helped me provide for my family https://ift.tt/eA8V8J By producing palm oil, Ezimma has managed to provide a home and education for her family. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 09:02PM

UK's Russia report to be published on Tuesday

UK's Russia report to be published on Tuesday https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The report has been delayed since last year and No 10 has been accused of evading scrutiny. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 08:00PM

Hopewell Chin'ono: Whistle-blowing Zimbabwean journalist arrested

Hopewell Chin'ono: Whistle-blowing Zimbabwean journalist arrested https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hopewell Chin'ono recently exposed alleged high-level corruption in the Zimbabwean government. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 08:22PM

UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong

UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The foreign secretary says China's national security law is a "serious violation" of international obligations. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 08:07PM

Sergei Furgal protests: Putin picks new governor after murder allegation

Sergei Furgal protests: Putin picks new governor after murder allegation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Governor Sergei Furgal of Khabarovsk has been replaced, after his arrest sparked mass demonstrations. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 07:36PM

Papa Shirandula: Much-loved Kenyan comedian buried

Papa Shirandula: Much-loved Kenyan comedian buried https://ift.tt/eA8V8J "Papa Shirandula" helped transform acting from being a pauper's job to a lucrative career in Kenya Author -- July 20, 2020 at 07:01PM

Japanese athletes suffered abuse, says Human Rights Watch report

Japanese athletes suffered abuse, says Human Rights Watch report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Young athletes in Japan have suffered physical, verbal and sexual abuse during training, a report by Human Rights Watch says. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 03:04PM

Why a Gambian football great is being mourned in Spain

Why a Gambian football great is being mourned in Spain https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Spanish club Sevilla are among those paying tribute to Gambian football great Alhaji Momodu Njie - 'Biri Biri' following his death. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 06:03PM

Coronavirus: Masks mandatory in France amid fresh outbreaks

Coronavirus: Masks mandatory in France amid fresh outbreaks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces amid hundreds of active clusters of Covid-19. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 03:44PM

Dramatic footage shows house collapsing into flood waters

Dramatic footage shows house collapsing into flood waters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Monsoon rains caused flooding in several areas of India's capital Delhi on Sunday. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 02:45PM

Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day

Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J EU leaders are still struggling to reach a deal on a recovery fund, with deep differences remaining. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 10:27AM

Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns

Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 08:39AM

Hong Kong: UK set to suspend extradition treaty with ex-colony

Hong Kong: UK set to suspend extradition treaty with ex-colony https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It comes amid rising tensions between London and Beijing over a controversial national security law. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 06:16AM

Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak?

Coronavirus in South Asia: Is a lack of testing hiding scale of the outbreak? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J India has emerged as a hotspot, but new cases in neighbouring countries appear to be on the decline. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 04:38AM

Coronavirus: Social distancing for the visually impaired in Italy

Coronavirus: Social distancing for the visually impaired in Italy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A photo series highlights the challenges faced by those with visual impairment in Italy. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 04:13AM

Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate

Danish murder on Bornholm island raises tension in race debate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police and prosecutors rule out racism, but activists ask if hate crimes are being properly investigated. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 04:35AM

Why some Kenyans still deny coronavirus exists

Why some Kenyans still deny coronavirus exists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kenya has had more than 11,000 cases of Covid-19 and 200 deaths, yet many don't take it seriously. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 04:40AM

The Mongolian Rooney, the thief, and the fightback

The Mongolian Rooney, the thief, and the fightback https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A fake agent stole $6,000 from a teenager with ambitions to become a footballer - then he fought back. Author -- July 20, 2020 at 04:19AM

Italian police find cocaine hidden inside coffee beans

Italian police find cocaine hidden inside coffee beans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The package from Colombia was intercepted by Italian police at Milan Malpensa Airport. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 11:16PM

Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park

Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eight one-horned rhinos have been killed after rains left 85% of the Kaziranga park under water. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 07:10PM

Coronavirus: Zimbabwe arrests 100,000 for 'violations' of measures

Coronavirus: Zimbabwe arrests 100,000 for 'violations' of measures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police say people violated the measures but critics say the government is targeting the opposition. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 06:46PM

China's ambassador challenged on treatment of Uighurs

China's ambassador challenged on treatment of Uighurs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China's ambassador to the UK is confronted with drone footage that appears to show Uighurs being blindfolded and led to trains. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 03:19PM

UK accuses China of 'gross' human rights abuses against Uighurs

UK accuses China of 'gross' human rights abuses against Uighurs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chinese officials reject what Dominic Raab says are "deeply troubling" reports of forced sterilisation. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 05:24PM

Nantes cathedral volunteer detained after fire

Nantes cathedral volunteer detained after fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Rwandan refugee was responsible for closing up the cathedral the day before the fire. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 03:23PM

Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports biggest one day rise in cases

Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports biggest one day rise in cases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The territory will bring back strict lockdown measures, after more than 100 new infections. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 02:11PM

China floods: Huai river alert level raised amid heavy rains

China floods: Huai river alert level raised amid heavy rains https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Heavy rains have swept across China for weeks, from the southwest to the east coast. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 01:13PM

Coronavirus: EU leaders start third day of recovery talks

Coronavirus: EU leaders start third day of recovery talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As global cases rise by record numbers, EU leaders struggle to reach a deal on a recovery package. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 11:48AM

Coronavirus: Women turn street food carts into disinfection units

Coronavirus: Women turn street food carts into disinfection units https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dozens of women in Afghanistan who were operating solar-powered food carts have had the vehicles converted into mobile disinfection units to help tackle coronavirus. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 04:04AM

Spain's monarchy shaken by Juan Carlos's hidden Swiss fortune

Spain's monarchy shaken by Juan Carlos's hidden Swiss fortune https://ift.tt/eA8V8J King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 but is once again in the spotlight over his financial dealings. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 04:41AM

'My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves'

'My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Colonial slave-traders are seeing their legacies reassessed, but what about the Africans who profited? Author -- July 19, 2020 at 04:36AM

Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, Australia Olympics skater, dies in Moscow at 20

Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, Australia Olympics skater, dies in Moscow at 20 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Russian-born Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya competed for Australia at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 01:48AM

Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, Australia Olympics skater, dies in Moscow at 20

Coronavirus spike continues amid new Catalonia restrictions

Coronavirus spike continues amid new Catalonia restrictions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The region has the worst of Spain's 150 new clusters, prompting France to consider border closures. Author -- July 19, 2020 at 12:56AM

Lewis Hamilton on Hungarian Grand Prix pole position

Lewis Hamilton on Hungarian Grand Prix pole position https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lewis Hamilton beats team-mate Valtteri Bottas to lead a Mercedes one-two in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 08:01PM

Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations

Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Andrei Kelin says "there is no sense" to claims Russian spies tried to steal coronavirus research. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 10:46PM

China coronavirus: 'Wartime state' declared for Urumqi in Xinjiang

China coronavirus: 'Wartime state' declared for Urumqi in Xinjiang https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, has a small number of infections but strict counter-measures. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 08:44PM

Nantes cathedral fire rescue in pictures

Nantes cathedral fire rescue in pictures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Stained glass windows and the grand organ were damaged by the fire in the 15th Century building. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 07:29PM

Fahim Saleh's assistant charged with his murder

Fahim Saleh's assistant charged with his murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The body of Fahim Saleh was found decapitated and dismembered in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 01:55AM

Iran sends black box of Ukrainian plane to France

Iran sends black box of Ukrainian plane to France https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Iran says the plane, which had 176 people on board, was mistaken for a cruise missile. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 04:48PM

Nantes cathedral fire: 'This is not like Notre Dame'

Nantes cathedral fire: 'This is not like Notre Dame' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The fire at Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral is now under control, according to firefighters. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 04:45PM

Sergei Furgal: Fresh protests in Khabarovsk over governor's arrest

Sergei Furgal: Fresh protests in Khabarovsk over governor's arrest https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Demonstrators say they are taking to the streets "because our governor was stolen from us". Author -- July 18, 2020 at 02:07PM

Nantes: Fire breaks out at Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral

Nantes: Fire breaks out at Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than 60 firefighters are attending the scene after flames were seen billowing from the building. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 12:57PM

Coronavirus: Inside Germany's largest airport during the pandemic

Coronavirus: Inside Germany's largest airport during the pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC takes a look at how Frankfurt is managing to record only 5-6 new coronavirus cases a day. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 11:53AM

Why I fell in love with Irish dancing

Why I fell in love with Irish dancing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Morgan Bullock was accused of "cultural appropriation" after a video of her Irish dancing went viral. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 06:39AM

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Indian actress taken to hospital with Covid-19

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Indian actress taken to hospital with Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Indian actress and her daughter had been isolating since testing positive earlier this week. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 02:04AM

Jeyaraj and Benicks: Why was a viral video on custodial deaths taken down?

Jeyaraj and Benicks: Why was a viral video on custodial deaths taken down? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Suchitra Ramadurai's Instagram video catapulted a case nationally - then disappeared from the internet. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 04:29AM

'Elbow bumping' as EU leaders greet each other

'Elbow bumping' as EU leaders greet each other https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mask-wearing leaders opt for elbow taps as they meet for the first time since the pandemic. Author -- July 18, 2020 at 03:26AM

'Rambo' suspect Yves Rausch held in Black Forest after five-day hunt

'Rambo' suspect Yves Rausch held in Black Forest after five-day hunt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police had been hunting for a man in the Black Forest who seized weapons from officers last Sunday. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 09:56PM

Nigeria's Zamfara state offers repentant bandits cows for AK-47s

Nigeria's Zamfara state offers repentant bandits cows for AK-47s https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Zamfara state's governor uses an original ploy to deal with a recent wave of bandit attacks. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 09:09PM

Coronavirus: Piracy incidents double across Asia during pandemic

Coronavirus: Piracy incidents double across Asia during pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The economic downturn could fuel a rise in offshore robbery and attacks, experts have warned. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 01:56PM

Brexit no obstacle to WTO leadership bid, says Liam Fox

Brexit no obstacle to WTO leadership bid, says Liam Fox https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Brexit-backing former minister makes his pitch to head the body that sets global trade rules. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 08:39PM

Black South African cricketer on 'lonely' career

Black South African cricketer on 'lonely' career https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Africa cricket's first black African player Makhaya Ntini on feeling lonely during his career and ex-captain Faf du Plessis admits past mistakes on racism. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 06:35PM

Germans hand police too much data, court rules

Germans hand police too much data, court rules https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Several laws should be rewritten to better protect people's privacy, the constitutional court says. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 03:58PM

Coronavirus: GB 'unlikely' to make Ireland's travel green list

Coronavirus: GB 'unlikely' to make Ireland's travel green list https://ift.tt/eA8V8J There was "no question" that the US would also not make the list, the foreign minister says. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 04:08PM

Zindzi Mandela's family praised for revealing she had Covid-19

Zindzi Mandela's family praised for revealing she had Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Cyril Ramaphosa says revealing Zindzi Mandela had the virus would encourage acceptance. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 03:37PM

China coronavirus: Most flights cut to Xinjiang after outbreak

China coronavirus: Most flights cut to Xinjiang after outbreak https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China's government cancels hundreds of flights in and out of the area after new infections emerge. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 03:23PM

Varavara Rao: Outrage as jailed Indian poet contracts Covid

Varavara Rao: Outrage as jailed Indian poet contracts Covid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Varavara Rao is a Maoist ideologue and poet who has espoused radical thinking and revolutionary ideas. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 12:53PM

The bilbies 'thriving' after a 100-year absence in New South Wales

The bilbies 'thriving' after a 100-year absence in New South Wales https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The marsupial has bred in the wild in New South Wales for the first time in a century. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 04:02AM

Sergei Furgal: The arrest fuelling anti-Moscow anger in Russia's far east

Sergei Furgal: The arrest fuelling anti-Moscow anger in Russia's far east https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands have been rallying in Khabarovsk to demand their governor be returned for a fair trial. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 12:31PM

Why can’t Egypt and Ethiopia agree on the Nile dam?

Why can’t Egypt and Ethiopia agree on the Nile dam? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A look behind the fraught stand-off over a controversial new dam on the Blue Nile. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 12:07PM

Ethiopia's River Nile dam: How it will be filled

Ethiopia's River Nile dam: How it will be filled https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It is not like a bath with a tap that can be turned on and off at will. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 05:42PM

Coronavirus: India's Covid-19 cases cross one million

Coronavirus: India's Covid-19 cases cross one million https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After the US and Brazil, India is only the third country to record more than a million coronavirus cases. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 11:10AM

Priti Patel accused of ‘fake news’ over Channel migrant boats

Priti Patel accused of ‘fake news’ over Channel migrant boats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A French MP says the Home Secretary is wrong to say they are not stopping migrants boats at sea. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 10:30PM

New South Wales erosion: Huge swells leave homes at risk of collapse

New South Wales erosion: Huge swells leave homes at risk of collapse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Huge waves have lashed the New South Wales coastline this week, causing erosion beneath homes. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 07:38AM

Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims

Doctor Room: The counsellor helping digital sex crime victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J "I felt that taking a break is a sin," she says. "If I sleep it means more videos get out there." Author -- July 17, 2020 at 06:01AM

EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal

EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hopes of reaching an agreement are not high, but some countries say they need urgent funding. Author -- July 17, 2020 at 04:28AM

Hans Egede: Greenland votes on colonial Danish statue

Hans Egede: Greenland votes on colonial Danish statue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Nordic explorer who made Greenland a Danish colony is a divisive figure. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 09:41PM

Spanish king leads memorial to victims of Covid-19

Spanish king leads memorial to victims of Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tributes were paid to the victims of the pandemic outside the Royal Palace in Madrid. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 07:32PM

Racist issues continue in South Africa cricket 29 years after readmission

Racist issues continue in South Africa cricket 29 years after readmission https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Racist issues continue in South African cricket 29 years after the nation was readmitted to the international game after the end of apartheid. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 08:28PM

Russia offers free land to stop Arctic depopulation

Russia offers free land to stop Arctic depopulation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Russia's government is taking its Far Eastern free land scheme to the Arctic Author -- July 16, 2020 at 08:30PM

Clive of India: 'Demoralising' decision to keep 'racist' statue

Clive of India: 'Demoralising' decision to keep 'racist' statue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Two petitions calling for the statue's removal had 23,000 signatures between them. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 04:14PM

Coronavirus: Russian hackers target Covid-19 vaccine research

Coronavirus: Russian hackers target Covid-19 vaccine research https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK, US and Canada say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 06:46PM

'Almost certain' Russians sought to interfere in 2019 UK election - Raab

'Almost certain' Russians sought to interfere in 2019 UK election - Raab https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK government publishes a report on a leaked document used by Labour at the 2019 general election. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 06:17PM

Russia 'interference' report to be published

Russia 'interference' report to be published https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The intelligence watchdog will give its findings on alleged involvement in an election and the Brexit vote. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 04:52PM

China says a US travel ban on Communist Party members would be 'pathetic'

China says a US travel ban on Communist Party members would be 'pathetic' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J US media earlier reported the Trump administration was considering a travel ban on party members. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 04:02PM

Yves Rausch: Mum of German forest 'Rambo' in plea to police

Yves Rausch: Mum of German forest 'Rambo' in plea to police https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The fugitive is reportedly heavily armed with stolen police pistols and a bow and arrows. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 03:38PM

River Nile dam: Sudan blasts 'unilateral' move as Ethiopia dam fills

River Nile dam: Sudan blasts 'unilateral' move as Ethiopia dam fills https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As talks fail with Ethiopia, Sudan says water levels drop downstream and Egypt demands "clarification". Author -- July 16, 2020 at 02:24PM

Ambani: Google latest US tech giant to invest in India's Jio

Ambani: Google latest US tech giant to invest in India's Jio https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The search engine giant's $4.5bn bet comes after Facebook, Intel and Qualcomm bought stakes in Jio. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 09:26AM

Companies hope to avoid 'catastrophic' EU data-transfer ruling

Companies hope to avoid 'catastrophic' EU data-transfer ruling https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Facebook privacy case in Europe's top court could have major implications for companies worldwide. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 04:46AM

Ministers unveil post-Brexit powers for UK nations

Ministers unveil post-Brexit powers for UK nations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The proposals threaten to "strip power" from the Scottish Parliament, the SNP says. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 02:30AM

Sassuolo 3-3 Juventus: Maurizio Sarri's side extend Serie A lead with thrilling draw

Sassuolo 3-3 Juventus: Maurizio Sarri's side extend Serie A lead with thrilling draw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Juventus play out a six-goal thriller with Sassuolo that takes them seven points clear at the top of Serie A. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 03:04AM

Irish PM Micheál Martin to visit Stormont for talks

Irish PM Micheál Martin to visit Stormont for talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Micheál Martin will meet the Stormont parties later for the first time since becoming taoiseach. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 10:13AM

Katherine Legge injured in crash at European Le Mans Series

Katherine Legge injured in crash at European Le Mans Series https://ift.tt/eA8V8J British racing driver Katherine Legge suffers broken bones after a crash in testing at the European Le Mans Series. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 02:23AM

Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth

Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China's economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter of this year following a record coronavirus-related slump. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 07:22AM

Coronavirus: How African firms are adapting to the pandemic

Coronavirus: How African firms are adapting to the pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The pandemic has impacted many businesses, but some entrepreneurs have thrived by adapting quickly. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 05:35AM

Adoptee Kara Bos's search for her roots in South Korea

Adoptee Kara Bos's search for her roots in South Korea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kara Bos was adopted as a baby from South Korea by a US couple. But her birth father is standing in the way of her discovering her roots. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 04:02AM

Tokyo 2020: IOC 'fully committed' to rescheduled Olympics taking place in 2021

Tokyo 2020: IOC 'fully committed' to rescheduled Olympics taking place in 2021 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The International Olympic Committee is "fully committed" to the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and has "multiple scenarios" for them to take place safely. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 11:24PM

Coronavirus: Big choices for EU leaders on recovery billions

Coronavirus: Big choices for EU leaders on recovery billions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After months of video meetings, EU leaders will meet in person to decide how to fund Covid-19 recovery. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 04:13AM

Climate change: Siberian heatwave 'clear evidence' of warming

Climate change: Siberian heatwave 'clear evidence' of warming https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The heatwave would have been almost impossible without human-caused climate change, a study says. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 02:36AM

Coronavirus: Ireland puts brakes on easing lockdown amid 'real concern'

Coronavirus: Ireland puts brakes on easing lockdown amid 'real concern' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Republic of Ireland will not moved forward into Phase 4 of its roadmap, the taoiseach confirms. Author -- July 16, 2020 at 12:12AM

Covid fears putting off Chinese students from UK

Covid fears putting off Chinese students from UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Universities fear loss of £4bn from Chinese students cancelling courses over UK's Covid-19 death toll. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 09:01PM

River Nile dam: Filling operation begins - Ethiopia

River Nile dam: Filling operation begins - Ethiopia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Officials confirm satellite images showing water levels rising - despite failed talks with Egypt and Sudan. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 08:07PM

Coronavirus: 'How we’re surviving a second virus lockdown'

Coronavirus: 'How we’re surviving a second virus lockdown' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J People living through their second coronavirus lockdowns give their tips for making the best of it. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 07:54PM

Cecil Rhodes statue in Cape Town has head removed

Cecil Rhodes statue in Cape Town has head removed https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The statue had been targeted before amid anger in South Africa at monuments to colonialism. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 07:18PM

US-China: Pompeo dog photo has netizens asking if US is toying with China

US-China: Pompeo dog photo has netizens asking if US is toying with China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The US secretary of state's photo of his dog with her toys may carry a message for Xi Jinping. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 07:07PM

Kenyan 12-year old girl married to two men within a month

Kenyan 12-year old girl married to two men within a month https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Authorities in Kenya's Narok country rescued the child and are searching for her father and the two men. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 06:34PM

Azerbaijan protesters demand war after Armenia clashes

Azerbaijan protesters demand war after Armenia clashes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Thousands marched in the capital Baku and some attacked the parliament after clashes with Armenia. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 04:17PM

Russia’s young liberals confronted by MeToo moment

Russia’s young liberals confronted by MeToo moment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A spate of resignations follows details of harassment in the workplace in Russia's liberal media. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 04:04PM

Musicians go local in Turkish village lockdown

Musicians go local in Turkish village lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Music group goes local after getting locked down in Turkish village. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 03:55PM

Nathan Law: How we can hold China accountable

Nathan Law: How we can hold China accountable https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Hong Kong activist says China has been violating the Sino-British Joint Declaration. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 02:51PM

Hong Kong: China vows to retaliate after Trump ends special economic status

Hong Kong: China vows to retaliate after Trump ends special economic status https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Beijing strongly condemns the US move to end Hong Kong's special trade status and target officials. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 02:37PM

Assam: Fifty dead and two million hit by India monsoon floods

Assam: Fifty dead and two million hit by India monsoon floods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Heavy rain has submerged villages across Assam state, with tigers and rhinos also badly affected. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 01:45PM

Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada entrepreneur found dead in New York

Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada entrepreneur found dead in New York https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fahim Saleh, 33, who co-founded Gokada and Pathao, was found dead in his flat. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 03:15PM

Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned

Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 02:57PM

Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry

Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The pandemic brought Egypt's tourism industry to a virtual halt, affecting millions of livelihoods. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 04:44AM

Norway stabbings: Woman killed and two more injured in Sarpsborg

Norway stabbings: Woman killed and two more injured in Sarpsborg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police arrest a man in Sarpsborg, south-east of the capital Oslo, after three women were attacked. Author -- July 15, 2020 at 01:33PM

Nigeria table tennis great Oshonaike: 'I was physically and sexually abused'