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Princess Mako: Japanese royal to finally marry commoner boyfriend https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The 29-year-old was set to wed Kei Komuro in 2018 until reports his family was in financial difficulty. Author -- October 01, 2021 at 11:02AM

Aukus: Australia-EU trade talks delayed as row deepens

Aukus: Australia-EU trade talks delayed as row deepens https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The postponement of the meeting comes after Canberra pulled out of a $37bn defence deal with France. Author -- October 01, 2021 at 09:39AM

Aukus: Australia-EU trade talks delayed as row deepens

Turkey: 'Missing' man joins search party looking for himself

Turkey: 'Missing' man joins search party looking for himself https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A Turkish man joined a search party without realising he was the person they were looking for. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 08:45PM

Australia to reopen border from November

Australia to reopen border from November https://ift.tt/eA8V8J International travel will be open to vaccinated travellers for the first time in 18 months. Author -- October 01, 2021 at 08:21AM

North Korea says it test-fired new anti-aircraft missile

North Korea says it test-fired new anti-aircraft missile https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This is its fourth weapons test in under a month, highlighting its push towards weapons development. Author -- October 01, 2021 at 06:30AM

Rome mayor election: Can Rome be rescued from the rubbish?

Rome mayor election: Can Rome be rescued from the rubbish? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The picture-postcard capital is beloved by tourists but plagued by problems beneath the façade. Author -- October 01, 2021 at 04:26AM

Spanish women filmed urinating left humiliated by judge

Spanish women filmed urinating left humiliated by judge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eighty women and girls were videoed by secret cameras at a festival, but a judge dismissed the case. Author -- October 01, 2021 at 05:58AM

Squid Game: The Netflix show adding murder to playground nostalgia

Squid Game: The Netflix show adding murder to playground nostalgia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Everyone has been talking about Squid Game, the hyper-violent thriller that has become a massive hit. Author -- October 01, 2021 at 05:28AM

French confession may end 35-year hunt for serial killer

French confession may end 35-year hunt for serial killer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The man took his life before he could be questioned about the case and provide a DNA sample. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 10:13PM

Evergrande: Chinese property giant 'misses another payment deadline'

Evergrande: Chinese property giant 'misses another payment deadline' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The indebted Chinese property giant is said to have missed more payments to overseas investors. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 06:08PM

Climate change: Money on the agenda at Milan talks

Climate change: Money on the agenda at Milan talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After the jeers of Greta Thunberg, minsters meet in Italy for the last UN talks before a major climate summit. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 08:37AM

Tokyo Olympics: Belarus coaches who tried to send Krystsina Tsimanouskaya home to be investigated

Tokyo Olympics: Belarus coaches who tried to send Krystsina Tsimanouskaya home to be investigated https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An investigation has been opened into two Belarus coaches who allegedly tried to force an athlete to fly home from the Tokyo Olympics. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 02:34PM

La Palma volcano: Visual guide to what happened

La Palma volcano: Visual guide to what happened https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A series of maps and charts explaining what happened after an eruption in the Spanish Canary Islands. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 04:37PM

Michel Barnier: No renegotiation of NI protocol

Michel Barnier: No renegotiation of NI protocol https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The protocol was negotiated less than two years ago, the EU's former chief Brexit negotiator says. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 04:42PM

Nazi Stutthof camp secretary flees as German trial starts

Nazi Stutthof camp secretary flees as German trial starts https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Irmgard Furchner is accused of complicity in more than 11,000 murders but the judge says she has fled. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 03:46PM

Sarkozy: Ex-French president gets jail sentence over campaign funding

Sarkozy: Ex-French president gets jail sentence over campaign funding https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The former French president is found guilty of illegally funding his unsuccessful 2012 re-election. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 03:47PM

Danish museum wants artist to pay back money after producing blank canvasses

Danish museum wants artist to pay back money after producing blank canvasses https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The artist was given around $83,000 to recreate old artworks, but then produced two blank canvasses. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 01:58PM

Shakira: Singer attacked by a pair of wild boars

Shakira: Singer attacked by a pair of wild boars https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Colombian singer was walking in a park in Barcelona, Spain, with her son when the animals struck. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 03:04PM

Belarus coaches at Tokyo Olympics to be investigated

Belarus coaches at Tokyo Olympics to be investigated https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An investigation has been opened into two Belarus coaches who allegedly tried to force an athlete to fly home from the Tokyo Olympics. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 02:34PM

Waterspout hits German port city of Kiel, throwing people from boats

Waterspout hits German port city of Kiel, throwing people from boats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A tornado strikes the city of Kiel, throwing people from boats and ripping roofs from homes. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 12:10PM

China power cuts: What is causing the country's blackouts?

China power cuts: What is causing the country's blackouts? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Millions of homes and businesses have been hit due to a severe shortage of electricity. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 11:53AM

Benfica 3-0 Barcelona: More pressure on Ronald Koeman after Champions League defeat

Benfica 3-0 Barcelona: More pressure on Ronald Koeman after Champions League defeat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Benfica beat Barcelona in the Champions League to heap more pressure on boss Ronald Koeman with his side bottom of Group E. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 03:38AM

Covid-19: EU vaccine cert opens for Irish passport holders in NI

Covid-19: EU vaccine cert opens for Irish passport holders in NI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Irish passport holders who have an NI vaccine certificate can now access the EU Covid Certificate. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 10:40AM

North Korea's Kim Jong-un offers to restore inter-Korean hotline

North Korea's Kim Jong-un offers to restore inter-Korean hotline https://ift.tt/eA8V8J However, he condemned the US' offer of dialogue, saying it was a "petty trick" of deception. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 07:32AM

Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star

Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Zaid Ait Malek had always been a good runner. Now it would make the difference between capture and escape. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 04:05AM

Changing China: How Beijing's crackdowns are impacting business

Changing China: How Beijing's crackdowns are impacting business https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Businesses are under intense scrutiny as President Xi attempts to narrow China's wealth gap. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 04:16AM

Maria Kolesnikova: No regrets for Belarus activist jailed for coup plot

Maria Kolesnikova: No regrets for Belarus activist jailed for coup plot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Maria Kolesnikova calls the case against her "absurd" in her first interview since her conviction. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 04:53AM

Italy climate minister accepts Thunberg's 'blah, blah, blah' criticism

Italy climate minister accepts Thunberg's 'blah, blah, blah' criticism https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Roberto Cingolani tells the BBC politicians have not done enough and COP26 aims to change that. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 03:03AM

Afghanistan: US-Taliban deal hastened Afghan collapse, defence officials say

Afghanistan: US-Taliban deal hastened Afghan collapse, defence officials say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The February 2020 deal set a date for the US to pull out and strengthened the Taliban, generals say. Author -- September 30, 2021 at 02:49AM

Anger as France slashes visas for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia

Anger as France slashes visas for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J France has accused the north African countries of failing to co-operate over returning nationals. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 11:44PM

Russia detains cyber-security tycoon Ilya Sachkov in treason case

Russia detains cyber-security tycoon Ilya Sachkov in treason case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ilya Sachkov, co-founder of the firm Group-IB, will be held in pre-trial custody for two months. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 08:53PM

Russia threatens YouTube ban for deleting RT channels

Russia threatens YouTube ban for deleting RT channels https://ift.tt/eA8V8J RT’s German channels were deleted by YouTube for breaching its Covid misinformation policy. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 07:43PM

Takao Saito: Creator of longest-running Manga series dies aged 84

Takao Saito: Creator of longest-running Manga series dies aged 84 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J His most famous creation, Golgo 13, is the longest-running Japanese cartoon series of all time. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 05:10PM

La Palma volcano: Family's anguish as lava destroys 'miracle house'

La Palma volcano: Family's anguish as lava destroys 'miracle house' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The owners of the so-called miracle house say they are devastated after it succumbed to the volcano. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 03:41PM

Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to focus on political career

Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to focus on political career https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao retires from the sport to focus on running for president in the 2022 Philippines elections. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 11:35AM

Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan's next prime minister

Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan's next prime minister https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mr Kishida will succeed Yoshihide Suga, who decided to step down after just one year in office. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 11:57AM

La Palma volcano: Toxic gas fears as lava reaches ocean

La Palma volcano: Toxic gas fears as lava reaches ocean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Clouds of white steam are seen billowing at the Playa Nueva area of Spain's La Palma island. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 05:50AM

UK risks French anger over fishing permits

UK risks French anger over fishing permits https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The UK grants just 12 licences from 47 applications for smaller vessels to fish in its territorial sea. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 09:44AM

China: Big spender or loan shark?

China: Big spender or loan shark? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J China hands out twice as much development cash as the US - mostly high-interest loans from state banks. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 09:03AM

Evergrande: Struggling firm to raise $1.5bn as debt payment looms

Evergrande: Struggling firm to raise $1.5bn as debt payment looms https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The deal comes as the cash-strapped firm faces another interest payment deadline on Wednesday. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 08:48AM

Daintree: World Heritage rainforest handed back to Aboriginal owners

Daintree: World Heritage rainforest handed back to Aboriginal owners https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The historic deal is for the world's oldest tropical rainforest, now a huge tourism destination. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 07:25AM

La Palma volcano: Red-hot lava fizzes as it enters Atlantic Ocean

La Palma volcano: Red-hot lava fizzes as it enters Atlantic Ocean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Clouds of steam rise as the red-hot current makes contact with the Atlantic on the Spanish island. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 07:03AM

North Korea says it fired new 'hypersonic missile'

North Korea says it fired new 'hypersonic missile' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J State media called it a "strategic weapon", which could mean it has nuclear capabilities. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 05:41AM

Calais: On patrol with the troops looking for migrants

Calais: On patrol with the troops looking for migrants https://ift.tt/eA8V8J General Frantz Tavart says he will withdraw troops from the coastline if funding from the UK is withheld. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 04:02AM

German coalition talks: Where Brits see a crisis, Germans find unity

German coalition talks: Where Brits see a crisis, Germans find unity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Coalition governments are rare in the UK. Germany has had nothing but them since the end of the war. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 04:19AM

Hathras rape case: Prisoners in their own home, lives on hold, a village divided

Hathras rape case: Prisoners in their own home, lives on hold, a village divided https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC revisits the family of a 19-year-old who died in India last year after reporting gang rape. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 04:20AM

Real Madrid 1-2 Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League debutants snatch win

Real Madrid 1-2 Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League debutants snatch win https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sheriff Tiraspol produce one of the great Champions League shocks by beating Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Author -- September 29, 2021 at 02:35AM

Italy: Statue of scantily-clad woman sparks sexism row

Italy: Statue of scantily-clad woman sparks sexism row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The bronze statue to honour a 19th Century poem is called "offensive" and "humiliating" to women. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 10:28PM

Greta Thunberg mocks world leaders' words at Youth4Climate

Greta Thunberg mocks world leaders' words at Youth4Climate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Greta Thunberg, the climate activist, uses a speech to mock world leaders, including UK PM Boris Johnson. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 09:22PM

Afghanistan: US General Mark Milley faces questions

Afghanistan: US General Mark Milley faces questions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J US troops left Afghanistan in August after the capital, Kabul, fell once more to Taliban militants. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 07:07PM

Australian researchers uncover fossil of new eagle species

Australian researchers uncover fossil of new eagle species https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Palaeontologists from Australia found the 'exceptional' fossilised remains in 2016. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 05:34PM

Germany election: Merkel heir under fire as German parties meet

Germany election: Merkel heir under fire as German parties meet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Armin Laschet is facing mounting unrest within his party, after their historic election defeat. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 05:15PM

Blast tears through Gothenburg apartment block, injuring 16

Blast tears through Gothenburg apartment block, injuring 16 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Police suspect the explosion and subsequent fire may have been caused deliberately. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 05:20PM

Patrick George Zaki: Egypt rights activist goes on trial over article

Patrick George Zaki: Egypt rights activist goes on trial over article https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Patrick Zaki is accused of spreading news in a piece he wrote about being a Coptic Christian. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 04:51PM

Mark Rutte: Dutch PM's security stepped up over gang threat

Mark Rutte: Dutch PM's security stepped up over gang threat https://ift.tt/eA8V8J There are fears that Mark Rutte could be the target of an attack or kidnapping. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 03:15PM

Female Afghan judges hunted by the murderers they convicted

Female Afghan judges hunted by the murderers they convicted https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Six former female judges who have gone into hiding speak to the BBC from secret locations across the country. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 08:21AM

Climate change: Why India can't live without coal

Climate change: Why India can't live without coal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Can the world's third largest emitter of fossil fuels end its reliance on coal? Author -- September 28, 2021 at 09:51AM

China lets US siblings return home after three years

China lets US siblings return home after three years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It coincides with the high-profile release of Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou and two Canadians. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 09:55AM

European Super League: Uefa ends legal fight against Barcelona, Juventus & Real Madrid

European Super League: Uefa ends legal fight against Barcelona, Juventus & Real Madrid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Uefa ends its legal fight against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 02:58AM

Channel migrants: Crossing numbers in 2021 double 2020's figure

Channel migrants: Crossing numbers in 2021 double 2020's figure https://ift.tt/eA8V8J More than 660 migrants cross the Channel bringing the total this year to more than 17,060 people. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 11:40PM

Crete struck by 5.8-magnitude earthquake

Crete struck by 5.8-magnitude earthquake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The quake had a magnitude of 5.8 according to the National Observatory of Athens. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 10:22PM

Goldman Sachs cuts China growth forecast over power outages

Goldman Sachs cuts China growth forecast over power outages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country has seen electricity shortages that have left some factories and homes without power. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 08:27AM

Taliban: Afghanistan bank boss warns sector near collapse

Taliban: Afghanistan bank boss warns sector near collapse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The head of one of Afghanistan's biggest banks says the country's financial sector is near collapse. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 04:06AM

North Korea fires projectile, says South's military

North Korea fires projectile, says South's military https://ift.tt/eA8V8J South Korea’s military says the object landed in waters off Japan early Tuesday morning. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 06:02AM

Three Polish regions scrap anti-LGBT resolutions

Three Polish regions scrap anti-LGBT resolutions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The move comes after the European Commission threatened to pull funding from the areas. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 05:08AM

John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song up for auction in Denmark

John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song up for auction in Denmark https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before The Beatles split. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 04:02AM

Remembering Babyn Yar and Ukraine's forgotten 'Holocaust by Bullets'

Remembering Babyn Yar and Ukraine's forgotten 'Holocaust by Bullets' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country is still grappling with how to remember one of the worst massacres of World War Two. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 04:04AM

Germany election: Coalition talks begin after close election

Germany election: Coalition talks begin after close election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The election is over but months of talks are just getting started to see who will be chancellor. Author -- September 28, 2021 at 12:36AM

Afghanistan: Social media users delete profiles over fear of attack

Afghanistan: Social media users delete profiles over fear of attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Prominent online critics of the Islamist group in Afghanistan remove content over fear of attack. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 09:34PM

Hakuho: Sumo wrestling's greatest champion retires

Hakuho: Sumo wrestling's greatest champion retires https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hakuho has recorded more wins, titles and perfect championships than any other sumo wrestler. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 02:52PM

South Korea's president mulls dog meat ban as consumption wanes

South Korea's president mulls dog meat ban as consumption wanes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An estimated one million dogs are slaughtered in South Korea for human consumption each year. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 08:58PM

German election: Seven things we learned

German election: Seven things we learned https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Seats, Schleswig and an ex-spy: here are some of the sidelights from Sunday's vote. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 05:06PM

Man killed as Crete struck by 5.8-magnitude earthquake

Man killed as Crete struck by 5.8-magnitude earthquake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Officials say the man died when a church dome collapsed on the southern Greek island. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 03:16PM

Papers gripped by Germany's era of uncertainty

Papers gripped by Germany's era of uncertainty https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Newspapers across Europe are watching the knife-edge results in Germany with a high degree of concern for the country's - and continent's - future course. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 04:40PM

Bharat bandh: India farmers strike to press for repeal of laws

Bharat bandh: India farmers strike to press for repeal of laws https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The year-long standoff between PM Modi's government and some 40 farm unions continues. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 11:37AM

Power outages hit homes in north-east China

Power outages hit homes in north-east China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J An ongoing electricity shortage affecting factories has now spread to some homes. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 12:57PM

Swipe left or right? Germany's election dating game, explained

Swipe left or right? Germany's election dating game, explained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The leaders of the two biggest parties are now in a race to find partners to join a coalition. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 11:07AM

German election: Green Party speaks of 'fantastic campaign'

German election: Green Party speaks of 'fantastic campaign' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Annalena Baerbock said the numbers were "fantastic" for the Green Party in Germany's election. Author -- September 26, 2021 at 11:19PM

German elections usher in political change with a small 'c'

German elections usher in political change with a small 'c' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J While voting patterns are changing, none of the front-running parties can be described as radical. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 10:03AM

COP26: Australia PM undecided on attending crucial climate summit

COP26: Australia PM undecided on attending crucial climate summit https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The coal-supporting nation has faced increasing pressure to commit to a net-zero emissions target. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 09:30AM

China Evergrande: What the company's debt crisis means for the world

China Evergrande: What the company's debt crisis means for the world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The property giant has missed an interest payment deadline, fuelling concerns that it will collapse. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 06:23AM

German elections: Centre left take narrow lead in tight vote

German elections: Centre left take narrow lead in tight vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Social Democrat leader Olaf Scholz says he has a "clear mandate" but his rival refuses to give up. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 05:59AM

San Marino votes to legalise abortion in referendum

San Marino votes to legalise abortion in referendum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Over three quarters of voters approved changes to the total ban on abortion in the European enclave. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 03:18AM

The rural Afghan family welcoming Taliban rule

The rural Afghan family welcoming Taliban rule https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC's Jeremy Bowen travels to Helmand province, a month after the hardline Islamists took control. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 04:55AM

Xianzi: The #MeToo icon China is trying to silence

Xianzi: The #MeToo icon China is trying to silence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A court has thrown out a high-profile sexual harassment case. Can China's feminist movement survive? Author -- September 27, 2021 at 05:03AM

India's misunderstood maharajahs

India's misunderstood maharajahs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indian princes were often stereotyped as lazy hedonists, but they were serious political figures. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 05:07AM

Interviewing the Taliban: 'Still now I am terrified'

Interviewing the Taliban: 'Still now I am terrified' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Afghan news anchor Beheshta Arghand made history when she interviewed the Taliban. Author -- September 27, 2021 at 04:08AM

Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards

Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The hardline group says anyone cutting beards will be punished as it breaches their reading of Islamic law. Author -- September 26, 2021 at 11:03PM

German election: CDU leader 'not happy' with exit poll result

German election: CDU leader 'not happy' with exit poll result https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Armin Laschet thanks Angela Merkel for her service as chancellor - but says he is not happy with the election result so far. Author -- September 26, 2021 at 10:37PM

Germany election: SDP leader Olaf Scholz says voters 'wanted change'

Germany election: SDP leader Olaf Scholz says voters 'wanted change' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Projections based on exit polls suggest a dead heat between the two main parties in the German election. Author -- September 26, 2021 at 10:45PM

Iceland elects Europe's first female majority parliament

Iceland elects Europe's first female majority parliament https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Iceland becomes the sixth country in the world with a parliament where 50% of seats are held by women. Author -- September 26, 2021 at 05:22PM

Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes

Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Projections suggest more than 60% have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe. Author -- September 26, 2021 at 04:23PM

In love with the Resistance: My mother-in-law's war

In love with the Resistance: My mother-in-law's war https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Researching family history, Rosie Whitehouse uncovered a story of Protestants and Jews uniting against the Nazis in a French town. Author -- September 26, 2021 at 04:36AM

German elections: Voters decide who will take charge after Merkel

German elections: Voters decide who will take charge after Merkel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The election race could barely be tighter as voters decide who will run Europe's biggest economy. Author -- September 26, 2021 at 04:02AM

Global Citizen Live: Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran feature in 24-hour concert

Global Citizen Live: Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran feature in 24-hour concert https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Global Citizen: Live festival will see performances from more than 60 artists in six continents. Author -- September 26, 2021 at 12:03AM

Global Citizen Live: Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran feature in 24-hour concert

German frontrunner Olaf Scholz: 'EU and UK will have to work together as friends'

German frontrunner Olaf Scholz: 'EU and UK will have to work together as friends' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Olaf Scholz, frontrunner to become German chancellor, says he wants a good relationship with the UK. Author -- September 25, 2021 at 09:32PM

Afghanistan: Taliban hang bodies as warning in city of Herat, say reports

Afghanistan: Taliban hang bodies as warning in city of Herat, say reports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The alleged kidnappers are reportedly hung in public, a day after a warning executions would resume. Author -- September 25, 2021 at 06:30PM

Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig freed by China arrive home

Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig freed by China arrive home https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The two were released after a Huawei executive was freed in Canada, ending a three-year diplomatic row. Author -- September 25, 2021 at 06:19PM

Germany elections: Final rallies before Sunday's knife-edge vote

Germany elections: Final rallies before Sunday's knife-edge vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The politicians vying to replace Angela Merkel as German chancellor make final appeals ahead of Sunday's vote. Author -- September 25, 2021 at 02:06PM

Quad countries vow to work for freedom in region

Quad countries vow to work for freedom in region https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The leaders of the US, Japan, India and Australia also launched a new climate initiative at the US summit. Author -- September 25, 2021 at 11:29AM

Canary Islands: Firefighters retreat as volcano intensifies

Canary Islands: Firefighters retreat as volcano intensifies https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and thousands displaced since the volcano erupted on Sunday. Author -- September 24, 2021 at 09:38PM

German elections 2021: Simple guide to vote ending Merkel era

German elections 2021: Simple guide to vote ending Merkel era https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Germans are choosing a new government on Sunday. This is how the vote works. Author -- September 25, 2021 at 10:47AM

Angela Merkel: A career in pictures

Angela Merkel: A career in pictures https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As Angela Merkel steps down as German chancellor, we take a look back at the photos documenting her career. Author -- September 24, 2021 at 08:56PM

German election: Who could succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor?

German election: Who could succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A lacklustre lead candidate and a surprisingly strong Social Democrat have blown the race wide open. Author -- September 24, 2021 at 01:38PM

China frees Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig after Huawei boss released

China frees Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig after Huawei boss released https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were released after tech executive Meng Wanzhou was freed in Canada. Author -- September 25, 2021 at 07:45AM

La Palma volcano: Visual guide to what happened

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou flies back to China after deal with US

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou flies back to China after deal with US https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The row over Meng Wanzhou's detention in 2018 strained China's relations with Canada and the US. Author -- September 25, 2021 at 05:06AM

Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After almost three years, Huawei's chief financial officer has had a US extradition request against her blocked. Author -- September 25, 2021 at 01:53AM

Afghanistan: Inside the prison staffed by former inmates released by the Taliban

Afghanistan: Inside the prison staffed by former inmates released by the Taliban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC has been given access to Kabul's main jail, where former Taliban inmates are now caretakers. Author -- September 25, 2021 at 04:18AM

Ros Atkins On… Germany’s Election Explained

Ros Atkins On… Germany’s Election Explained https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ros Atkins explains how Germany’s election works, the candidates and the issues at stake. Author -- September 25, 2021 at 04:18AM

Switzerland to hold referendum on same-sex marriage

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Jitender Maan Gogi: India gangster shot dead in Delhi court

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CIA 'removes Vienna boss' over Havana syndrome outbreak

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India salon fined $271,000 for 'botching' model's haircut

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Indian police arrest 28 for suspected gang-rape of 15-year-old girl

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German elections 2021: The conspiracy theories targeting voters

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EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

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Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones

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Afghanistan: Second email data breach by MoD uncovered

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China pledges to stop building new coal energy plants abroad

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Melbourne earthquake: Tremor rattles southeast Australia

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Taliban ask to speak at UN General Assembly in New York

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German elections: Businesses face future without Merkel

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German elections 2021: 'Bazooka man' Olaf Scholz bidding for chancellor

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Russian students grieve after deadly Perm university attack

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Russia election: Footage is alleged to show ballot stuffing

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India Covid-19: Meet the teacher who turned a street into a classroom

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Afghanistan: Investigation launched into interpreter data breach

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Guinness World Records: Japanese sisters certified world's oldest twins

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Covid: US opens up to fully vaccinated travellers

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France's Emmanuel Macron heckled asking Algerian veterans for forgiveness

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Covid: Melbourne construction sites shut after violent vaccine protest

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Afghanistan: Fighting off hunger under the Taliban

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China: Children given daily time limit on Douyin - its version of TikTok

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La Palma volcano: Lava destroys homes in the Canary Islands

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Russia shooting: Gunman kills several at Perm University

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Evergrande: Embattled China property giant sparks economy fears

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Aukus: France recalls envoys amid security pact row

Afghanistan: Taliban morality police replace women's ministry

Afghanistan: Taliban morality police replace women's ministry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Taliban appear to have shut the women's affairs ministry and brought back a feared morality unit. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 10:03PM

Thailand Covid: Idle taxis used to grow food for out-of-work drivers

Thailand Covid: Idle taxis used to grow food for out-of-work drivers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J With Thailand's capital under tight Covid restrictions, taxis are being repurposed to grow food. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 10:34PM

'There’s security but no money': Afghans settle into life under Taliban rule

'There’s security but no money': Afghans settle into life under Taliban rule https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In Mazar-i-Sharif, former army pilots are flying Taliban around and families are selling possessions for food. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 08:32PM

Aukus: Defence pact an awkward wake-up call for Europe

Aukus: Defence pact an awkward wake-up call for Europe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As Australia, the UK and the US seal a security pact, the EU does not quite know where to look. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 10:11PM

Migrant crossings: More than 400 people cross Channel in three days

Migrant crossings: More than 400 people cross Channel in three days https://ift.tt/eA8V8J French authorities stop 267 people from making the crossing in nine boats over the same period. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 10:11PM

Covid vaccine: India gives 20 million jabs to mark PM Modi's birthday

Covid vaccine: India gives 20 million jabs to mark PM Modi's birthday https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country is trying to ramp up vaccination to stave off a third wave of Covid-19. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 04:51PM

French anger at viral bullying of 11 year-olds

French anger at viral bullying of 11 year-olds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A trend known as Anti2010 spread on TikTok and has been condemned by the education minister. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 04:51PM

New Zealand men abandon Pakistan tour after 'government security alert'

New Zealand men abandon Pakistan tour after 'government security alert' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J New Zealand men's team abandon their limited-overs tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government "security alert". Author -- September 17, 2021 at 03:01PM

Russian election: Opposition smart app removed as vote begins

Russian election: Opposition smart app removed as vote begins https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Smart Voting app promoted candidates most likely to defeat President Vladimir Putin's party. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 01:56PM

NI100: Michael D Higgins defends decision not to attend centenary event

NI100: Michael D Higgins defends decision not to attend centenary event https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Michael D Higgins says he decided not to attend the church service as it had become "politicised". Author -- September 17, 2021 at 12:56PM

Astronauts return to earth after China's longest space mission

Astronauts return to earth after China's longest space mission https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The three astronauts spent 90 days at China's space station, some 380km above Earth. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 10:43AM

Harsh Mander: Outcry as Indian authorities search activist's premises

Harsh Mander: Outcry as Indian authorities search activist's premises https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Officials searched three locations linked to Harsh Mander, a prominent critic of PM Modi's government. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 10:23AM

Aukus: US and UK face global backlash over Australia defence deal

Aukus: US and UK face global backlash over Australia defence deal https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The nuclear submarine deal with Australia has angered France and raised fears of a war with China. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 09:50AM

China applies to join key Asia-Pacific trade pact

China applies to join key Asia-Pacific trade pact https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It comes the day after a regional security agreement between the US, UK and Australia was unveiled. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 09:08AM

Why North Korea's cruise missile launch could worry other nations

Why North Korea's cruise missile launch could worry other nations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Though cruise missiles are not banned by the UN, this test presents new problems for other nations. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 05:41AM

German police arrest four over foiled Islamist synagogue attack

German police arrest four over foiled Islamist synagogue attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A 16-year-old Syrian boy was among those detained over a suspected Islamist plot, authorities say. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 05:13AM

Dutch Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag quits over Afghanistan chaos

Dutch Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag quits over Afghanistan chaos https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sigrid Kaag is the first senior Western official to resign over the evacuation crisis last month. Author -- September 17, 2021 at 03:38AM

Covid: Italy to require all workers to show 'green pass' certificate

Covid: Italy to require all workers to show 'green pass' certificate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 11:23PM

Vincent Van Gogh: Newly discovered drawing goes on display

Vincent Van Gogh: Newly discovered drawing goes on display https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Study for Worn Out has been sitting in a Dutch family's private collection for more than a century. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 07:39PM

Brussels to name street after murdered sex worker Eunice Osayande

Brussels to name street after murdered sex worker Eunice Osayande https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The city aims to draw attention to victims of sexual violence after Eunice Osayande's death in 2018. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 08:14PM

Afghanistan's singers flee Taliban violence

Afghanistan's singers flee Taliban violence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC spoke with six singers who crossed to Pakistan illegally and are now living in hiding. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 07:52PM

Aukus: China denounces 'irresponsible' US-UK-Australia pact

Aukus: China denounces 'irresponsible' US-UK-Australia pact https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The alliance will allow Australia to build and deploy nuclear-powered submarines for the first time. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 06:12PM

Covid-19: France suspends 3,000 unvaccinated health workers

Covid-19: France suspends 3,000 unvaccinated health workers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The country has made Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for all healthcare and care home workers. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 03:43PM

Denmark set to ban life-term prisoners from new romantic links

Denmark set to ban life-term prisoners from new romantic links https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The ban comes after a 17-year-old admitted to a romantic relationship with murderer Peter Madsen. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 02:45PM

US general defends 'secret' phone calls with China

US general defends 'secret' phone calls with China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Gen Mark Milley allegedly phoned Beijing to "reassure" them amid concern about President Trump. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 02:52PM

Marks & Spencer blames Brexit as it closes 11 French stores

Marks & Spencer blames Brexit as it closes 11 French stores https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Brexit has made it "near impossible" for it to supply fresh and chilled products to France, the retailer says. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 02:45PM

Aukus: UK, US and Australia pact signals paradigm shift in Asia Pacific

Aukus: UK, US and Australia pact signals paradigm shift in Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The agreement will increase Western presence in the region, amid concerns about China's growing influence. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 01:16PM

Aukus: What will nuclear-powered submarines mean for Australia?

Aukus: What will nuclear-powered submarines mean for Australia? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australia's deal with the UK and US puts it in an exclusive club, but an expert says it's "risky bet". Author -- September 16, 2021 at 11:29AM

Indonesia president found negligent over Jakarta filthy air

Indonesia president found negligent over Jakarta filthy air https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Indonesian capital is among the worst air polluted cities in the world. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 01:06PM

Head of Islamic State in Sahara killed by French troops

Head of Islamic State in Sahara killed by French troops https://ift.tt/eA8V8J President Emmanuel Macron calls the killing of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi a "major success". Author -- September 16, 2021 at 11:55AM

French storms: Seven drown in choppy Mediterranean

French storms: Seven drown in choppy Mediterranean https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The waters of the Mediterranean were stirred up by storms and high winds. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 04:56AM

Liverpool 3-2 AC Milan: Reds pull off comeback in Champions League epic

Liverpool 3-2 AC Milan: Reds pull off comeback in Champions League epic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jordan Henderson's strike gives Liverpool victory in a remarkable Champions League group opener against AC Milan. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 02:13AM

The homemakers breaking taboos on Instagram

The homemakers breaking taboos on Instagram https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Vasanti, Ritu and Pradnya, who have overcome huge challenges, now find joy performing on social media. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 04:06AM

Mangrove forests: Photography winners show beauty of ecosystems

Mangrove forests: Photography winners show beauty of ecosystems https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Mangrove Photography Award winners show unique ecosystems above and below the waterline. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 04:16AM

Afghanistan: Taliban deputy denies reports of leadership row in new video

Afghanistan: Taliban deputy denies reports of leadership row in new video https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar had disappeared from view amid reports of a row between Taliban leaders. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 03:25AM

UK, US and Australia launch landmark security pact

UK, US and Australia launch landmark security pact https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The three nations agree to share advanced technologies, including nuclear-powered submarine know-how. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 02:38AM

UK, US and Australia launch landmark security pact

Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on

Afghanistan: Life under Taliban rule one month on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Secunder Kermani looks at life in northern Afghanistan, four weeks after the militants seized power. Author -- September 16, 2021 at 12:42AM

Covid-19: Pope puzzled about vaccine hesitancy in the Church

Covid-19: Pope puzzled about vaccine hesitancy in the Church https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pope Francis says most people at the Vatican are vaccinated except for a "small group". Author -- September 15, 2021 at 11:52PM

Unmanned submarine earmarked for Irish Sea freight crossings

Unmanned submarine earmarked for Irish Sea freight crossings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A start-up company has been given £380,000 to develop the hydrogen-powered concept. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 03:44PM

Covid: The lives upended by Australia's sealed border

Covid: The lives upended by Australia's sealed border https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eighteen months after Australia shut its border, people reveal tales of separation and despair. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 08:16PM

Afghanistan women's youth soccer team escapes to Pakistan

Afghanistan women's youth soccer team escapes to Pakistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Their departure comes as part of a wider exodus of female cultural and sporting stars. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 04:38PM

EU needs to step up on defence, says von der Leyen

EU needs to step up on defence, says von der Leyen https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ursula von der Leyen says the EU needs the "political will" to intervene militarily without the US. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 03:58PM

Von der Leyen pushes for next level on EU defence

Von der Leyen pushes for next level on EU defence https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The European Commission President has called for the power to intervene militarily without the US. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 03:12PM

Ex-models demand change over French sex abuse laws

Ex-models demand change over French sex abuse laws https://ift.tt/eA8V8J French law says the models have run out of time to start criminal proceedings over sexual assault. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 02:29PM

Curious bears crash football game in India

Curious bears crash football game in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The 'guests' showed some dribbling skills before disappearing into the forest with the ball. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 12:50PM

Hong Kong: Activists jailed for joining banned Tiananmen vigil

Hong Kong: Activists jailed for joining banned Tiananmen vigil https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nine activists are sentenced for joining a banned vigil last year commemorating the 1989 massacre. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 12:15PM

Irish foreign minister to face confidence vote

Irish foreign minister to face confidence vote https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ireland's foreign minister is under pressure over his role in the appointment of a UN special envoy. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 10:43AM

The Champions League team from Trans-Dniester

The Champions League team from Trans-Dniester https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sheriff Tiraspol are the 'kings' of Moldovan football, but their power and backing comes from a disputed territory on the Ukraine border. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 10:26AM

Lasith Malinga: Sri Lanka bowler retires from T20 cricket to end career

Lasith Malinga: Sri Lanka bowler retires from T20 cricket to end career https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lasith Malinga, the most successful bowler in Twenty20 international history, retires at the age of 38. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 07:05PM

Kerry Babies: Remains exhumed in 1984 baby death investigation

Kerry Babies: Remains exhumed in 1984 baby death investigation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A baby boy at the centre of an infamous Irish scandal has never been identified. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 03:58AM

Javid: Valneva vaccine would not have got UK approval

Javid: Valneva vaccine would not have got UK approval https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Health secretary says Valneva vaccine would not have got regulatory approval after UK cancels contract. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 09:13PM

Climate change: Cows 'toilet trained' in bid to curb greenhouse gases

Climate change: Cows 'toilet trained' in bid to curb greenhouse gases https://ift.tt/eA8V8J By the end of the German study, more than two thirds of the cows were toilet trained. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 07:27PM

North Korea fires unidentified projectile

North Korea fires unidentified projectile https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Japanese Coast Guard has said the object fired may have been a ballistic missile. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 09:18AM

#MeToo: China court dismisses landmark sex harassment case

#MeToo: China court dismisses landmark sex harassment case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It ruled there was insufficient evidence that a prominent TV host had sexually harassed his intern. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 08:26AM

Pakistan: How to cool Karachi as temperatures rise

Pakistan: How to cool Karachi as temperatures rise https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In Karachi, Pakistan, one entrepreneur is on a mission to plant urban forests to cope with rising temperatures. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 04:00AM

When the Nazis sent scientists to the Himalayas

When the Nazis sent scientists to the Himalayas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Heinrich Himmler sent a team of five Germans to Tibet in 1938 to pursue the Aryan race myth. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 04:53AM

China's ambassador Zheng Zeguang banned from UK Parliament

China's ambassador Zheng Zeguang banned from UK Parliament https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A row erupts after Zheng Zeguang is told he is not welcome while sanctions against MPs are in place. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 11:22PM

Russian elections: How democratic are they?

Russian elections: How democratic are they? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ahead of this week's elections many opposition candidates have been prevented from running. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 04:00AM

Miss Ireland 2021: First black winner 'proud' of crown

Miss Ireland 2021: First black winner 'proud' of crown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pamela Uba moved to the country as a seven-year-old - now she's making history after taking the title. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 04:20AM

Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day

Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Hunting is under scrutiny after more than 1,400 dolphins were killed in one day - a reported record. Author -- September 15, 2021 at 12:43AM

Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say

Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Taliban officials say the group's co-founder left Kabul after an argument over the interim government. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 11:46PM

Spain targets energy firms as European bills surge

Spain targets energy firms as European bills surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bills are spiralling in several countries and Spain agrees emergency measures to help consumers. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 10:45PM

Brexit: Checks on goods imported from the EU delayed again

Brexit: Checks on goods imported from the EU delayed again https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The government blames Covid and supply chain difficulties as it puts back changes. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 04:39PM

Formula 1 fan arrested after being mistaken for mafia boss

Formula 1 fan arrested after being mistaken for mafia boss https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Dutch police thought he was head of the Sicilian mafia who has been on the run for nearly 30 years. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 03:21PM

Norway's centre-left defeats Solberg's conservative rule

Norway's centre-left defeats Solberg's conservative rule https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Prime Minister Erna Solberg concedes victory in elections, paving the way for coalition talks. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 12:25PM

Evergrande: Shares in cash-strapped China property giant plunge

Evergrande: Shares in cash-strapped China property giant plunge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Evergrande has also seen a rare protest staged by investors at its headquarters in Shenzhen. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 11:04AM

UK scraps Covid-19 vaccine deal with French firm Valneva

UK scraps Covid-19 vaccine deal with French firm Valneva https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The French firm says the deal was cancelled over allegations of a breach of the agreement, which it denies. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 04:53PM

China's latest Covid outbreak linked to primary school

China's latest Covid outbreak linked to primary school https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Reports suggest the outbreak could be linked to a student's father who returned from Singapore. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 09:26AM

China's coronavirus-fuelled surfing boom

China's coronavirus-fuelled surfing boom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Covid travel restrictions that have limited foreign travel have led to a boom in surfing in China. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 04:10AM

Twenty years after 9/11, will al-Qaeda rise again?

Twenty years after 9/11, will al-Qaeda rise again? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Where is al-Qaeda 20 years after the 9/11 attacks - and could it re-emerge as a terror threat? Author -- September 14, 2021 at 04:16AM

German election: Hunger strikers want greater action on climate change

German election: Hunger strikers want greater action on climate change https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Six young people say they won't end their hunger strike until the leading candidates meet them. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 04:00AM

Megapod of feeding humpback whales 'so special'

Megapod of feeding humpback whales 'so special' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A megapod of over 100 humpback whales has been filmed feeding off Australia's New South Wales coast. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 03:18AM

World War Two: The forgotten Indian soldiers of Dunkirk

World War Two: The forgotten Indian soldiers of Dunkirk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Some 300 Indian soldiers were evacuated from the coast of France during a pivotal moment in World War Two. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 04:17AM

Russia election: Opposition crushed ahead of managed polls

Russia election: Opposition crushed ahead of managed polls https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Exiled or disqualified, opposition voices warn of a government stitch-up in this week’s elections. Author -- September 14, 2021 at 03:27AM

Afghan women hit back at Taliban with #DoNotTouchMyClothes campaign

Afghan women hit back at Taliban with #DoNotTouchMyClothes campaign https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Afghan women show off their traditional dress as black burqas spread under the Taliban. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 11:27PM

Arc de Triomphe wrapped in fabric in tribute to artist

Arc de Triomphe wrapped in fabric in tribute to artist https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Crowds gather to see the monument draped in plastic for an project inspired by late artist Christo. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 07:03PM

French slave statue defaced in apparent racist attack

French slave statue defaced in apparent racist attack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A statue of Modeste Testas, an African slave, has been vandalised with white paint in Bordeaux. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 08:37PM

Afghanistan crisis: Taliban kill civilians in resistance stronghold

Afghanistan crisis: Taliban kill civilians in resistance stronghold https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The militants target civilians in Panjshir, the BBC finds, despite promises of restraint. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 08:38PM

Afghanistan: UN seeks millions in international aid

Afghanistan: UN seeks millions in international aid https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It is seeking more than $600m (£434m) in aid following the Taliban takeover last month. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 03:41PM

Pope’s Slovakia visit sends signal after brief Hungary stop

Pope’s Slovakia visit sends signal after brief Hungary stop https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The first papal visit in 18 years produces pleasure and puzzlement after a brief stop in Hungary. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 01:59PM

Bhupendra Patel: Why Gujarat chief ministers can't finish their term

Bhupendra Patel: Why Gujarat chief ministers can't finish their term https://ift.tt/eA8V8J India's ruling BJP party replaced the last two chief ministers just months ahead of state elections. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 12:46PM

Eitan Biran: Italy investigates 'kidnap' of cable car crash survivor

Eitan Biran: Italy investigates 'kidnap' of cable car crash survivor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Eitan Biran, 6, the only survivor of May's disaster, is taken to Israel by his grandfather. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 10:04AM

Daniil Medvedev: US Open champion finally celebrates - and says title is anniversary present for his wife

Daniil Medvedev: US Open champion finally celebrates - and says title is anniversary present for his wife https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Winning his first Grand Slam at the US Open was enough for Daniil Medvedev to finally celebrate - and he pulled out a move from a video game. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 06:57AM

Alibaba slides on report China plans to break up payment app

Alibaba slides on report China plans to break up payment app https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology companies operating in the country. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 10:17AM

Raducanu: US Open champion celebrated in China for her heritage

Raducanu: US Open champion celebrated in China for her heritage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Many in China have been quick to point out the 18-year-old's half-Chinese heritage. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 09:49AM

North Korea tests new long-range cruise missile

North Korea tests new long-range cruise missile https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Despite food shortages and an economic crisis, it shows Pyongyang is still developing new weapons. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 08:07AM

Why North Korea keeps launching missiles

Why North Korea keeps launching missiles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J North Korea keeps testing missiles despite international condemnation. Why does Pyongyang persist? Author -- September 13, 2021 at 06:05AM

Afghanistan: Taliban announce new rules for female students

Afghanistan: Taliban announce new rules for female students https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Students will be segregated by gender and have to observe a dress code. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 01:44AM

India appointed three top women judges. Is it too early to celebrate?

India appointed three top women judges. Is it too early to celebrate? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Appointment of three women to India's Supreme Court is being hailed as a "historic moment". Author -- September 13, 2021 at 04:55AM

Spain fire: Thousands flee blaze near Costa del Sol town

Spain fire: Thousands flee blaze near Costa del Sol town https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Almost 2,000 people have left their homes as the military joins efforts to contain the flames. Author -- September 13, 2021 at 04:21AM

Paris residents alarmed by air force drill on 9/11 anniversary

Paris residents alarmed by air force drill on 9/11 anniversary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A fighter jet was escorting an Airbus A330 - with PM Jean Castex on board - at low altitude. Author -- September 12, 2021 at 07:16PM

Pope to meet Hungary's populist leader Orban

Pope to meet Hungary's populist leader Orban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The meeting is expected to highlight differences over Mr Orban's anti-immigrant policies. Author -- September 12, 2021 at 07:42AM

Yes Sir, I Can Boogie singer dies aged 69

Yes Sir, I Can Boogie singer dies aged 69 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J María Mendiola, one of the members of the duo Baccara, has died in Madrid at the age of 69. Author -- September 12, 2021 at 05:08AM

Why is there a food emergency in Sri Lanka?

Why is there a food emergency in Sri Lanka? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J With a weak economy and worsening Covid-19 situation, a food emergency has been declared in the country. Author -- September 12, 2021 at 04:30AM

Venice Film Festival: Abortion drama wins top prize

Venice Film Festival: Abortion drama wins top prize https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Audrey Diwan's Happening is set in 1960s France but comes amid debate over strict new laws in Texas. Author -- September 12, 2021 at 03:31AM

Air India Express: Deadly plane crash blamed on human error

Air India Express: Deadly plane crash blamed on human error https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Failure to follow procedures contributed to last year's crash at Calicut airport, investigators say. Author -- September 11, 2021 at 11:23PM

Pantelleria: Two killed as tornado hits Italian island

Pantelleria: Two killed as tornado hits Italian island https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nine others were injured as the whirlwind overturned cars on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. Author -- September 11, 2021 at 05:22AM

Afghanistan: BBC catches up with Afghan journalist who fled Kabul

Afghanistan: BBC catches up with Afghan journalist who fled Kabul https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Wahida Faizi spoke to a reporter in August saying she feared the Taliban would kill her for her work. Author -- September 11, 2021 at 04:11AM

Ros Atkins on... lorry driver shortages

Ros Atkins on... lorry driver shortages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ros Atkins looks at why there's a lack of drivers and how it's affecting UK businesses. Author -- September 11, 2021 at 04:11AM

Agnès Buzyn: France ex-health minister under investigation

Agnès Buzyn: France ex-health minister under investigation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Former health minister Agnès Buzyn is investigated for "endangering lives" after leaving her role. Author -- September 11, 2021 at 12:47AM

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organisers charged under national security law

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organisers charged under national security law https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three members of a pro-democracy group appeared in court on Friday charged with subversion. Author -- September 10, 2021 at 10:10PM

Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban's brutal crackdown on protests

Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban's brutal crackdown on protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The United Nations says the Taliban used live ammunition, batons and whips on protesters, killing four. Author -- September 10, 2021 at 08:41PM

Nord Stream 2: Gazprom says new pipeline to Germany is ready

Nord Stream 2: Gazprom says new pipeline to Germany is ready https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nord Stream 2 will double Moscow's natural gas exports to Germany, bypassing Ukraine. Author -- September 10, 2021 at 08:36PM

MH17: One father's testimony marked by despair and a rucksack

MH17: One father's testimony marked by despair and a rucksack https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Relatives reveal the pain of securing justice for those who brought down the flight over east Ukraine. Author -- September 10, 2021 at 08:51PM

US Biden and China's Xi hold first call in seven months

US Biden and China's Xi hold first call in seven months https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The two agree competition must not "veer into conflict" in their second call since Biden took office. Author -- September 10, 2021 at 10:17AM

Crazy love: Behind China's crackdown on K-pop and other fan clubs

Crazy love: Behind China's crackdown on K-pop and other fan clubs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chinese authorities have made it clear that they are not tolerant of overzealous celebrity fans. Author -- September 10, 2021 at 04:40AM

Emma Raducanu reaches US Open final in New York

Emma Raducanu reaches US Open final in New York https://ift.tt/eA8V8J British teenager Emma Raducanu reaches the US Open final after her meteoric rise continues with a stunning straight-set win over Greece's Maria Sakkari. Author -- September 10, 2021 at 09:39AM

Austria man kept dead mother in cellar for pension, police say

Austria man kept dead mother in cellar for pension, police say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The suspect is said to have "mummified" the corpse in order to continue receiving her pension. Author -- September 10, 2021 at 05:04AM

'I'll be at front of queue to change my slave name'

'I'll be at front of queue to change my slave name' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Descendants of African slaves welcome a Dutch city's decision to scrap fees for changing names. Author -- September 10, 2021 at 05:08AM

Hong Kong: Police raid Tiananmen Square museum

Hong Kong: Police raid Tiananmen Square museum https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The raid comes a day after four members of the group that ran the venue were arrested. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 10:47PM

Club World Cup: Japan withdraws as host of 2021 event because of Covid-19

Club World Cup: Japan withdraws as host of 2021 event because of Covid-19 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Japan pulls out of hosting the Club World Cup in December because of Covid-19 restrictions in the country. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 09:12PM

Channel crossings: France and UK clash over Border Force tactic plans

Channel crossings: France and UK clash over Border Force tactic plans https://ift.tt/eA8V8J France says turning boats away would break maritime law, but No 10 says all its actions are legal. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 08:42PM

Arrest order for Cervantes award-winning novelist

Arrest order for Cervantes award-winning novelist https://ift.tt/eA8V8J State prosecutors accuse Sergio Ramírez of inciting hatred and conspiring to destabilise Nicaragua. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 04:18PM

Who rescues migrants in the Channel?

Who rescues migrants in the Channel? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The number of migrants crossing the English Channel is increasing, but who is responsible for them? Author -- September 09, 2021 at 07:41PM

Afghan robotics team: Inspirational women begin new chapter

Afghan robotics team: Inspirational women begin new chapter https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The BBC speaks to the women's robotics team about their ordeal trying to leave Afghanistan. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 07:11PM

PayPal raises fees between UK and Europe

PayPal raises fees between UK and Europe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J PayPal is bringing in a new fee for commercial transactions between the UK and EEA. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 03:50PM

Jerome Boateng: German football star on trial over assault charge

Jerome Boateng: German football star on trial over assault charge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jerome Boateng is accused of injuring his ex-girlfriend during a dispute on holiday in 2018. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 03:00PM

Three brings in EU roaming charges and ends global scheme

Three brings in EU roaming charges and ends global scheme https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Three is the third UK network to bring back roaming charges for the EU post-Brexit. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 03:05PM

Afghanistan: Protesters defy Taliban intimidation

Afghanistan: Protesters defy Taliban intimidation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Demonstrators are on the streets again as pictures emerge showing injuries inflicted on journalists. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 02:34PM

Australia may cancel Afghanistan Test if women banned

Australia may cancel Afghanistan Test if women banned https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cricket Australia (CA) will cancel its men's Test match with Afghanistan if reports that the women's team cannot play under Taliban rule are true. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 12:14PM

Ashraf Ghani: 'I apologise that I could not make it end differently'

Ashraf Ghani: 'I apologise that I could not make it end differently' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ashraf Ghani, who has sought refuge in the UAE, says he left Kabul to avoid "horrific" violence. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 09:16AM

North Korea: Military parade features hazmat suits, gas masks

North Korea: Military parade features hazmat suits, gas masks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Their inclusion may be a sign that a special force was created to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 09:37AM

China offers $31m in emergency aid to Afghanistan

China offers $31m in emergency aid to Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Taliban officials had earlier described China as Afghanistan's most important partner. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 08:25AM

Covid: Sydney reveals plan to end months-long lockdown

Covid: Sydney reveals plan to end months-long lockdown https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Australia's biggest city is likely to exit lockdown from next month, provided vaccinations continue. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 08:57AM

UK authorises turning back of migrant boats

UK authorises turning back of migrant boats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It comes after the home secretary and France failed to agree on new measures to stop crossings. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 07:40AM

Covid: North Macedonia hospital fire kills at least 10

Covid: North Macedonia hospital fire kills at least 10 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Footage shows a building in flames and clouds of black smoke billowing into the air in the city of Tetovo. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 05:27AM

Afghanistan: A new order begins under the Taliban's governance

Afghanistan: A new order begins under the Taliban's governance https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Taliban's new ministers have taken office - but are they any different this time around? Author -- September 09, 2021 at 01:08AM

Afghanistan: Women beaten for demanding their rights

Afghanistan: Women beaten for demanding their rights https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Women in Afghanistan demanding their rights say they have been beaten by the Taliban. Author -- September 09, 2021 at 01:44AM

Olympics: IOC suspends North Korea until end of 2022 for skipping Tokyo Games

Olympics: IOC suspends North Korea until end of 2022 for skipping Tokyo Games https://ift.tt/eA8V8J North Korea is suspended from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) until the end of 2022 after failing to send a team to the Tokyo Games. Author -- September 08, 2021 at 10:51PM

The 46-year-old returning to playing after drugs ban