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Denmark holds referendum on dropping EU defence opt-out https://ift.tt/Dr8VHBK Denmark is the latest Nordic country to reassess security policy after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Author -- June 01, 2022 at 04:00AM

Universities warn of EU-UK research scheme 'close to precipice' https://ift.tt/Dr8VHBK Vice-chancellors ask both sides to work together to save the UK's role in a multi-billion-pound scheme. Author -- June 01, 2022 at 04:20AM

French told to drop English gaming words https://ift.tt/Dr8VHBK Use “jeu video de competition” instead of "e-sports", language watchdog the Académie Française says. Author -- May 31, 2022 at 09:55PM

Ukraine round-up: City divided and refugee spots her looted goods https://ift.tt/nJosS3q Fighting rages in Severodonetsk and a Ukrainian sees her new boiler spirited away on a Russian tank. Author -- June 01, 2022 at 12:22AM

Paris official apologises over Champions League stadium chaos https://ift.tt/nJosS3q French government ministers have previously blamed "industrial-scale ticket fraud" as the cause of the chaos. Author -- May 31, 2022 at 11:24PM

Sidhu Moose Wala: The murdered Indian rapper who 'made sense of chaos' https://ift.tt/nJosS3q Sidhu Moose Wala won millions of fans but also upset some with his fascination for guns. Author -- May 30, 2022 at 05:09PM

Australia election: PM Anthony Albanese secures majority government https://ift.tt/nJosS3q The results in many seats had been unclear after a record vote for independents and minor parties. Author -- May 31, 2022 at 06:16AM

Students accuse lecturer of sharing Russia war lies https://ift.tt/nJosS3q Academics have been criticised for spreading misinformation about the war in Ukraine on social media. Author -- May 31, 2022 at 04:42AM

Ukraine war: Eurovision trophy sold to buy drones for Ukraine https://ift.tt/nJosS3q The Ukrainian winners of this year's song contest, Kalush Orchestra, sell their trophy for $900,000. Author -- May 30, 2022 at 08:43AM

How India’s first all-women newsroom is creating a media revolution https://ift.tt/nJosS3q Khabar Lahariya is the first and only newsroom in India run entirely by women from marginalised backgrounds. Author -- May 31, 2022 at 04:04AM

Borgen: How the Danish political drama has been 'reinvented' https://ift.tt/nJosS3q The series returns to Netflix this week, nearly a decade after its highly-praised original run. Author -- May 31, 2022 at 04:05AM

EU struggles to resolve Russian oil ban proposal differences https://ift.tt/napJOPX The latest round of sanctions need approval from all 27 EU members but Hungary opposes the move. Author -- May 31, 2022 at 12:51AM

Ukraine round-up: EU struggles to resolve oil row as French journalist killed https://ift.tt/napJOPX EU leaders seek a Russian oil import ban, as heavy fighting continues in Severodonetsk. Author -- May 31, 2022 at 12:24AM

Shanghai lockdown: Chinese financial hub set to lift curbs on firms https://ift.tt/napJOPX Authorities in the commercial hub have also announced new economic support measures for businesses. Author -- May 30, 2022 at 08:13AM

UCC: The coming storm over a single common law in India https://ift.tt/napJOPX The ruling BJP has resurrected its promise of a single personal law for all citizens, but it will not be easy. Author -- May 30, 2022 at 04:26AM

Cost of living crisis: Relying on food handouts and moving country https://ift.tt/napJOPX People from Italy, Brazil, Ghana, Thailand and New Zealand discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis. Author -- May 30, 2022 at 04:24AM

Ukraine war: Russia says 'liberation' of Donbas its key priority https://ift.tt/napJOPX Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov defends the ongoing invasion of Ukraine in a French TV interview. Author -- May 30, 2022 at 04:06AM

Ukraine round-up: Zelensky in Kharkiv and a pro-Putin propaganda machine https://ift.tt/9fVimpH Ukraine's leader visits the battered eastern city and a new pro-Russia site makes misleading claims. Author -- May 30, 2022 at 01:34AM

IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals to win title in first tournament https://ift.tt/9fVimpH Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to be crowned Indian Premier League champions in their first year of the tournament. Author -- May 30, 2022 at 12:07AM

French Open: Rafael Nadal wins to set up Novak Djokovic quarter-final https://ift.tt/9fVimpH Rafael Nadal will play long-time rival Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-finals after winning an absorbing five-set battle with Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime. Author -- May 29, 2022 at 11:45PM

War in Ukraine: The making of a new Russian propaganda machine https://ift.tt/9fVimpH A pro-Kremlin outlet was launched at the start of the invasion to target Russian-occupied Ukraine. Author -- May 29, 2022 at 04:59AM

Palme d'Or: Triangle of Sadness wins top prize in Cannes for Ruben Ostlund https://ift.tt/9fVimpH Ruben Ostlund's Triangle of Sadness takes the Palme d'Or on a good night for South Koreans too. Author -- May 29, 2022 at 04:48AM

Palme d'Or: Triangle of Sadness wins top prize in Cannes for Ruben Ostlund https://ift.tt/9fVimpH Ruben Ostlund's Triangle of Sadness takes the Palme d'Or while South Korea also sees a strong night. Author -- May 29, 2022 at 04:48AM

Hong Kong's Omicron crisis: ‘It took just 10 days for everyone to be infected’ https://ift.tt/9fVimpH More than half of those to die in the latest wave to hit Hong Kong were care home residents. Author -- May 29, 2022 at 04:09AM

Russia won't use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, says ambassador to UK https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 Andrei Kelin tells the BBC tactical nuclear weapons have "nothing to do" with operations in Ukraine. Author -- May 29, 2022 at 01:59AM

Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 In a lengthy phone call with Russia's leader, France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks. Author -- May 28, 2022 at 11:35PM

How a Singapore execution set off a wave of protest https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 Most Singaporeans support the death penalty - but one's man's execution has revived the debate. Author -- May 28, 2022 at 04:40AM

Liverpool v Real Madrid: A heavyweight final https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 Liverpool will look to win European club football's most prestigious prize for the seventh time when they face Real Madrid in a mouth-watering Champions League final in Paris on Saturday. Author -- May 28, 2022 at 12:02AM

Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 Visitors from 98 countries will be allowed to enter, but some restrictions still remain. Author -- May 28, 2022 at 01:33AM

Ukraine round-up: Donbas town falls as ex-reporter urges Russians to turn off TV https://ift.tt/el4YIna There has been intense fighting in Lyman and Kyiv says pro-Russian forces control most of the city. Author -- May 28, 2022 at 12:34AM

What weapons are being given to Ukraine by the UK? https://ift.tt/el4YIna The government is spending £1.3bn on military support, so how much of a difference is it making? Author -- May 27, 2022 at 05:45AM

Abba Voyage: The band's virtual concert needs to be seen to be believed https://ift.tt/el4YIna All four members appear in public for the first time in 14 years, as they launch their Voyage show. Author -- May 27, 2022 at 03:42AM

EU's awkward summit: Don't mention Russian oil ban https://ift.tt/el4YIna The EU's latest sanctions are held up by infighting, but a summit on Monday is unlikely to solve it. Author -- May 27, 2022 at 04:54AM

How virtual hearings opened Indian courts to public https://ift.tt/el4YIna The pandemic pushed Indian courts to adapt, making the legal system more accessible. Author -- May 27, 2022 at 04:49AM

Geetanjali Shree is first Indian winner of International Booker Prize https://ift.tt/el4YIna The prize's judges say Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand is a "luminous novel of India and partition". Author -- May 27, 2022 at 04:08AM

Russian mum's fight to save sons from Putin's war https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX Marina had no idea when her sons were conscripted that they would be part of an invasion of Ukraine. Author -- May 26, 2022 at 11:08PM

Europa Conference League final: Roma 1-0 Feyenoord - Nicolo Zaniolo hits winner for Italians https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX Roma win their first major European trophy after defeating Feyenoord in the inaugural Europa Conference League final. Author -- May 26, 2022 at 03:19AM

Jose Mourinho: 'A serial winner who has brought Roma to life' https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX Roma's Europa Conference League final win means Jose Mourinho has won five European finals out of five and is a 'serial winner who has brought the Italian club to life'. Author -- May 26, 2022 at 04:04AM

Narva: The Estonian border city where Nato and the EU meet Russia https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX Thousands of Ukrainians have streamed into Narva in Estonia, on the very edge of Nato's eastern flank. Author -- May 26, 2022 at 05:13AM

'We don't want UK-EU trade war' - Irish PM https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX Micheál Martin says he is hopeful he will not have to contemplate tariffs against UK exports. Author -- May 26, 2022 at 04:02AM

NeWater: Turning urine into beer in Singapore https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX Singapore's water agency came up with the drink to raise awareness of its scarcity issues. Author -- May 26, 2022 at 04:06AM

Boxing champions urge Europe to stay strong for Ukraine https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ The former heavyweight champions visit World Economic Forum in Davos to urge support for Ukraine. Author -- May 25, 2022 at 01:36PM

Europa Conference League final: Police injured as Roma and Feyenoord fans clash in Albania https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ Ten police officers are injured as supporters clash in the build-up to the Europa Conference League final. Author -- May 25, 2022 at 01:34PM

Which countries are doing the most to tackle energy bills? https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ European countries have taken different approaching to higher energy bills. Author -- May 25, 2022 at 04:55AM

Ukraine war: 'This is just the beginning, everything is still to come' https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ As Russian attacks intensify, Ukrainians are asking whether it's better to pay for a ceasefire with land - or lives. Author -- May 25, 2022 at 02:33AM

North Korea fires missiles hours after Biden leaves Asia https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ It came hours after the US leader left Asia following a trip where he vowed to deter North Korea. Author -- May 25, 2022 at 08:15AM

NFHS-5: Indians are getting fatter - and it's a big problem https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ Obesity is spreading rapidly and experts warn of a health emergency unless it's tackled urgently. Author -- May 25, 2022 at 04:39AM

Ros Atkins on... Russia's food war https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ The West has accused the Russian military of holding food supplies for millions around the world hostage. Author -- May 25, 2022 at 04:05AM

Unilateral action on NI 'will not work', US warns https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 A delegation from the US Congress is visiting the UK and Ireland amid heightened tensions over the NI Protocol. Author -- May 24, 2022 at 02:41AM

What Didi's US exit tells us about China and Wall Street https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 The Chinese ride-hailing giant will quit Wall Street less than twelve months after its US market debut. Author -- May 24, 2022 at 01:07AM

Airbnb to quit China as lockdowns restrict tourism https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 Stays in China made up only 1% of Airbnb's revenue for the last few years, a source said. Author -- May 24, 2022 at 04:42AM

From Afghanistan's finance minister to cab driver in the US https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 Now a taxi driver in Washington DC, Khalid Payenda once oversaw a multi-billion dollar budget. Author -- May 24, 2022 at 04:03AM

Russian diplomat quits over war in Ukraine https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV Boris Bondarev walks out of his job in Geneva, saying he has never been more ashamed of Russia. Author -- May 23, 2022 at 09:21PM

Kyle Chalmers skips Australia World Championship team announcement after 'negative media attention' https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV Olympic gold medallist Kyle Chalmers misses the Australian team announcement for June's swimming World Championships after recent "negative media attention" takes "a massive toll" on him. Author -- May 23, 2022 at 11:59AM

Ukraine war: Living in fear or in jail - Russia's defiant truth tellers https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV Despite the threat of a 15-year jail term, some Russians a refusing to be silenced by the Kremlin. Author -- May 23, 2022 at 10:00AM

Anthony Albanese: Australia's new PM sworn in ahead of Quad meeting https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV Two days after his election win, Anthony Albanese will fly to meet leaders of the US, India and Japan. Author -- May 23, 2022 at 06:04AM

World faces big challenges over Covid, monkeypox and wars - WHO https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV The warning by the UN health agency's chief comes amid an unusual monkeypox outbreak outside Africa. Author -- May 23, 2022 at 06:29AM

The curious case of kangaroo spotting in India https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV The sighting has raised alarms over networks that smuggle exotic animals to India. Author -- May 23, 2022 at 05:40AM

French street artist Miss. Tic dies aged 66 https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV She is seen as one of the founders of stencil art, famous for her graffiti of female figures in Paris. Author -- May 23, 2022 at 04:38AM

Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV Companies supplying major manufacturers fail to meet promises to share land, joint BBC investigation finds. Author -- May 23, 2022 at 04:07AM

Australia election: Anthony Albanese signals climate policy change https://ift.tt/npKArBx Anthony Albanese vows to take the nation in a new direction, creating a renewable energy superpower. Author -- May 22, 2022 at 08:05AM

'My first court case: Prosecuting my father's killers' https://ift.tt/npKArBx Shagufta Ahmed's first job was to get justice for her father, a lecturer murdered after he blew the whistle on a colleague. Author -- May 22, 2022 at 05:03AM

Afghanistan: Policing faces, bodies and beards on Kabul streets https://ift.tt/npKArBx The BBC goes on patrol with the Taliban's "moral police", whose job it is to enforce hard-line rule. Author -- May 22, 2022 at 04:03AM

Turkey: Huge rally for opposition's Canan Kaftancioglu https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 Canan Kaftancioglu has been convicted for insulting President Erdogan and the Turkish state. Author -- May 22, 2022 at 02:43AM

Australia election: How Scott Morrison ran out of miracles https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 Australia's defeated PM had a carefully cultivated image, but it failed him in the end. Author -- May 22, 2022 at 01:49AM

Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas. Author -- May 22, 2022 at 12:42AM

Australian election 2022: Millions set to vote for next leader https://ift.tt/2nGB01f The election will see incumbent PM Scott Morrison face off against Labor leader Anthony Albanese. Author -- May 21, 2022 at 02:13AM

Ukraine conflict: Missile strike on cultural centre 'evil' - Zelensky https://ift.tt/2nGB01f The Ukrainian president accuses Russian forces of carrying out a missile strike against a cultural centre. Author -- May 21, 2022 at 01:07AM

North Korea: Fighting Covid with traditional medicine https://ift.tt/2nGB01f As Covid spreads in North Korea, state media urges the use of traditional medicine against the virus. Author -- May 20, 2022 at 04:24AM

Russian McDonald's buyer to rebrand restaurants https://ift.tt/2nGB01f The fast food giant says the new owner of its 850 Russian restaurants will operate them under a new brand. Author -- May 19, 2022 at 09:23PM

Monkeypox cases investigated in Europe, US and Canada https://ift.tt/2nGB01f Cases of the rare disease are now confirmed in four European countries, health authorities say. Author -- May 20, 2022 at 01:54AM

Vangelis: Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner composer dies at 79 https://ift.tt/2nGB01f The Greek musician won an Oscar for the 1981 film theme, and also wrote the Blade Runner soundtrack. Author -- May 20, 2022 at 01:50AM

Ukraine war: One Russian's anti-war protest on the side of his shopping centre https://ift.tt/2nGB01f Dmitry Skurikhin has listed the Ukrainian towns attacked by Russia on the side of his shopping centre. Author -- May 20, 2022 at 04:40AM

Russia's laser weapon claim derided as propaganda https://ift.tt/2nGB01f Moscow says it has destroyed a drone with a laser, but Kyiv says it can't mask battlefield failure. Author -- May 19, 2022 at 09:37PM

How many Ukrainians have fled their homes and where have they gone? https://ift.tt/2nGB01f The UN says more than 14 million people have fled their homes since the Russian invasion. Author -- May 19, 2022 at 09:13PM

Assam: The wild mushrooms killing India tea garden workers https://ift.tt/2nGB01f Workers in Assam's famed tea gardens are dying from eating wild mushrooms. Author -- May 20, 2022 at 04:31AM

India seeks to win public trust in crisis-hit Sri Lanka https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 Sri Lanka's giant neighbour is emerging as one of its biggest providers of aid, after years of mistrust. Author -- May 19, 2022 at 05:16AM

Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis, UN warns https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 UN chief Antonio Guterres warns that developing countries face disaster due to rising prices. Author -- May 19, 2022 at 04:52AM

EU reveals its plans to stop using Russian gas https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 It will invest in pipelines in other countries but will speed up a shift to green energy. Author -- May 18, 2022 at 10:11PM

Mariupol: The 80 days that left a flourishing city in ruins https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 The Ukrainian port which has seen some of the most intense fighting is now under Russian control. Author -- May 18, 2022 at 03:59AM

Meet Gleb and Ukraine’s youth orchestra in exile in Slovenia https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 A large group of talented young musicians and their families have been evacuated out of Ukraine into Slovenia. Author -- May 19, 2022 at 04:02AM

Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king to return after two-year exile https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 Juan Carlos left Spain in 2020 after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption. Author -- May 19, 2022 at 03:19AM

Ukraine round-up: Mariupol aftermath and Russian soldier's trial https://ift.tt/lZbTLED Ukraine's first war crimes trial opens and the EU pledges to spend up to €300bn to end its reliance on Russian gas. Author -- May 19, 2022 at 12:41AM

Afghanistan: Inside a secret school for girls https://ift.tt/lZbTLED The classes are a small act of defiance after the Taliban banned most teenage girls from education. Author -- May 18, 2022 at 04:49AM

Ukraine: The police officer who lost his family in one Russian strike https://ift.tt/lZbTLED Ivan Simoroz's home was hit by Russian bombs, killing six members of his family - days later he returned to work. Author -- May 18, 2022 at 04:23AM

Måneskin's crazy rise to fame: 'We only slept in our own beds 10 times last year' https://ift.tt/lZbTLED The Italian rock band relive the highs and lows of becoming a global success after winning Eurovision. Author -- May 18, 2022 at 04:09AM

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz aiming to seize Rafael Nadal's crown at Roland Garros https://ift.tt/lZbTLED Carlos Alcaraz is seen as "the best player right now" in men's tennis - can he land his first Grand Slam at the French Open? Author -- May 18, 2022 at 04:06AM

Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast given one-year ban for wearing pro-war symbol on podium next to Ukrainian https://ift.tt/lZbTLED Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is given a one-year ban for wearing a national war symbol on the podium at an event in Qatar in March. Author -- May 18, 2022 at 03:21AM

Mariupol: Ukraine doing everything to save remaining fighters https://ift.tt/ZIgaDqM But Kyiv refuses to say how many soldiers are still trapped, saying such information is "sensitive". Author -- May 17, 2022 at 11:28PM

Mariupol: Key moments in the siege of the city https://ift.tt/ZIgaDqM As Ukrainian fighters are evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks, how Russia has closed in on the city. Author -- May 17, 2022 at 11:25PM

Mariupol: Hundreds of besieged Ukrainian soldiers evacuated https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b Ukraine says 264 fighters - some badly wounded - have been taken from the Azovstal steelworks. Author -- May 17, 2022 at 04:14AM

Northern Ireland: Could the EU and UK face a trade war? https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b As tensions build over Northern Ireland, concerns of a trade war between the EU and UK have surfaced. Author -- May 17, 2022 at 04:02AM

Thomas Cup: How cricket-crazy India scripted world badminton glory https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b Nobody gave India a chance but the team defied the odds to cause a huge sporting upset. Author -- May 17, 2022 at 06:21AM

Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on? https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b One Chinese carmaker has plans for thousands of stations in Europe where you can switch batteries. Author -- May 17, 2022 at 04:05AM

Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on? https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b One Chinese carmaker has plans for thousands of stations in Europe where you can switch batteries. Author -- May 17, 2022 at 04:05AM

Ukraine: Fighters evacuated from Mariupol steelworks arrive in Russian-held town https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b Ukraine's defence ministry says 53 heavily injured fighters were taken to the town of Novoazovsk. Author -- May 17, 2022 at 04:32AM

Why Urdu language draws ire of India’s right-wing https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm The right-wing appears to think the language as a foreign import but history shows quite the opposite. Author -- May 16, 2022 at 04:36AM

Australia election 2022: Are Australia's refugee releases an election ploy? https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm As refugees detained for years are abruptly released, some think the upcoming election is the reason. Author -- May 15, 2022 at 05:26AM

Ukraine: The children's camp that became an execution ground https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm The BBC's Sarah Rainsford investigates the killing of civilians in a summer camp in Bucha, Ukraine. Author -- May 16, 2022 at 04:28AM

Ukraine war: Russia's invasion not going to plan, Nato says https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm In a damning assessment of Russian efforts, Nato's secretary general says Ukraine could win the war. Author -- May 15, 2022 at 08:32PM

Eurovision win brings 'incredible happiness' to Ukraine https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm Public support helped push Kalush Orchestra and their song Stefania on to win with 631 points. Author -- May 15, 2022 at 09:07AM

Croatia abortion: Thousands protest against termination https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm A fierce debate about reproductive rights has been reignited in the strongly Catholic country. Author -- May 15, 2022 at 06:47AM

Covid: What will the pandemic look like in North Korea? https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm North Korea is uniquely vulnerable to the virus, and the options to control its spread are limited. Author -- May 14, 2022 at 09:55PM

Ukraine war: Sweden and Finland confirm Nato plans https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm Traditionally both countries favour neutrality but the shift comes after Russia's war in Ukraine. Author -- May 15, 2022 at 10:05PM

Finland and Sweden Nato membership decision not up to Russia - US https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 The comments come after Putin warned Finland it would be making a "mistake" if it joined Nato. Author -- May 15, 2022 at 03:12PM

Eurovision 2022: Highlights of Ukraine's winning night https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 Ukraine won the Eurovision song contest 2022, with the UK coming second, its best result since 1998. Author -- May 15, 2022 at 05:08AM

Russian operator to suspend electricity supply to Finland https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F Russian operator RAO Nordic says it will cease deliveries from Saturday, citing payment problems. Author -- May 14, 2022 at 01:19AM

Brittney Griner: US basketball star has Russian detention extended https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F Russian media says Moscow wishes to "swap" Griner for the arms trafficker Viktor Bout. Author -- May 14, 2022 at 12:20AM

Eurovision: Rylan Clark's top tips for final https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F Eurovision host Rylan Clark tells us what to watch out for on Saturday night. Author -- May 14, 2022 at 04:10AM

Ukraine war: UK adds Putin's former wife to sanctions list https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F Both Vladimir Putin's former wife and his alleged current girlfriend are sanctioned over the war in Ukraine. Author -- May 13, 2022 at 06:12PM

Mao Zedong scroll thieves jailed in Hong Kong https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F The thieves were unaware of its value and sold it to an amateur collector for less than $25 (£20). Author -- May 14, 2022 at 01:16AM

Dozens die as blaze guts office building in India capital Delhi https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F A huge fire kills at least 27 people in a four-storey commercial building near Mundka metro station. Author -- May 14, 2022 at 12:25AM

Ukraine: The BBC has seen evidence of possible war crimes committed by Russian soldiers https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW The BBC has obtained CCTV footage of the killing of two civilians in cold blood by Russian soldiers that is now being investigated by prosecutors as a suspected war crime. Author -- May 12, 2022 at 06:11PM

We're ready to consider Nato membership - Finland's foreign minister https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto tells the BBC that that he wants Finland to join Nato as soon as possible. Author -- May 12, 2022 at 05:42PM

The long struggle to return Cambodia's looted treasures https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr The east Asian country claims the V&A and British Museum both hold stolen antiquities. Author -- May 12, 2022 at 09:53AM

Sri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya Rajapaksa speech fails to reassure as crisis grows https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr President Gotabaya Rajapaksa again ignored calls to resign amid protests over an economic crisis. Author -- May 12, 2022 at 07:18AM

North Korea orders strict lockdown with first official Covid cases https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr State media report the country's first outbreak, but observers believe the virus has long been present. Author -- May 12, 2022 at 07:20AM

UK agrees mutual security deals with Finland and Sweden https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr Boris Johnson pledges to support each nation if they are attacked, as they consider joining Nato. Author -- May 11, 2022 at 11:03PM

Ukraine war: Russia pushed back from Kharkiv - report from front line https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr Correspondent Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway are with Ukrainian troops as they advance. Author -- May 11, 2022 at 05:10PM