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Life inside the Dutch earthquake zone

Life inside the Dutch earthquake zone https://ift.tt/rzwFlf2 Homes damaged by gas extraction are propped up with wooden beams while residents suffer health issues. Author -- July 01, 2022 at 04:19AM

Russia's elite 331st paras regiment fight for public support

Russia's elite 331st paras regiment fight for public support https://ift.tt/rzwFlf2 In the thick of the Donbas battle, the paras regiment is trapped in a conflict that is costing many lives. Author -- July 01, 2022 at 04:16AM

Assam: 'I saw my husband die as flood water rose around us'

Assam: 'I saw my husband die as flood water rose around us' https://ift.tt/rzwFlf2 Millions in India’s Assam state are struggling to piece together their lives after devastating floods. Author -- July 01, 2022 at 04:02AM

Living through Japan's hottest summer on record

Living through Japan's hottest summer on record https://ift.tt/rzwFlf2 Japan is experiencing record-breaking heat - and summer has hardly begun. Author -- July 01, 2022 at 04:23AM

Danish mink cull: PM Frederiksen and officials heavily criticised

Danish mink cull: PM Frederiksen and officials heavily criticised https://ift.tt/rzwFlf2 Mette Frederiksen is found to have misled the public while officials are accused of misconduct. Author -- June 30, 2022 at 11:13PM

Google sign-up a 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say

Google sign-up a 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say https://ift.tt/rzwFlf2 Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators Author -- June 30, 2022 at 04:58AM

Ukrainian troops being trained in the UK

Ukrainian troops being trained in the UK https://ift.tt/rzwFlf2 Military personnel from Ukraine are being trained in Salisbury Plain by British and New Zealand troops. Author -- June 30, 2022 at 04:23AM

Mahabaleshwar: India’s fragile hill states choke under tourist rush

Mahabaleshwar: India’s fragile hill states choke under tourist rush https://ift.tt/O1r4G6p Some of India’s most ecologically sensitive hill retreats are being swamped by a rush of holidaymakers. Author -- June 30, 2022 at 04:29AM

Paris attack: 'We still have our injuries, our traumas, our nightmares'

Paris attack: 'We still have our injuries, our traumas, our nightmares' https://ift.tt/O1r4G6p Survivors of the 2015 attacks spoke to the BBC after the sentencing of Salah Abdeslam and 19 others. Author -- June 30, 2022 at 03:52AM

The bloody legacy of Rodrigo Duterte

The bloody legacy of Rodrigo Duterte https://ift.tt/O1r4G6p The Philippines strongman is retiring after a career fighting drugs and crime that left thousands dead. Author -- June 30, 2022 at 04:26AM

Hong Kong handover: Am I Chinese or a Hongkonger?

Hong Kong handover: Am I Chinese or a Hongkonger? https://ift.tt/O1r4G6p Two Hongkongers born in 1997, the year the city returned to China, tell us how they view identity. Author -- June 30, 2022 at 04:12AM

Udaipur: India state on alert after murder over Prophet Muhammad row

Udaipur: India state on alert after murder over Prophet Muhammad row https://ift.tt/O1r4G6p Two Muslim men in Rajasthan kill a Hindu tailor who backed controversial remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. Author -- June 29, 2022 at 08:47AM

Australia honey bees put in lockdown due to deadly varroa parasite

Australia honey bees put in lockdown due to deadly varroa parasite https://ift.tt/O1r4G6p A deadly parasite is detected in the country's bee population which could cause millions of dollars of damage. Author -- June 29, 2022 at 08:02AM

Paris attacks: Survivors who found friendship in marathon terror trial

Paris attacks: Survivors who found friendship in marathon terror trial https://ift.tt/O1r4G6p The 2015 Paris attacks left 130 people dead and some of the survivors have formed a unique bond. Author -- June 29, 2022 at 04:36AM

China and Hong Kong: The UK Hongkongers living with handover's legacy

China and Hong Kong: The UK Hongkongers living with handover's legacy https://ift.tt/O1r4G6p The return of Hong Kong to China in 1997 is still a polarising topic for residents now living in the UK. Author -- June 29, 2022 at 04:34AM

Ukraine war cluster munitions: 'Everything began to explode'

Ukraine war cluster munitions: 'Everything began to explode' https://ift.tt/B26vtVA A BBC investigation has gathered evidence of the repeated use of cluster munitions in the city of Chernihiv, northern Ukraine. Author -- June 29, 2022 at 04:18AM

Turkey supports Finland and Sweden Nato bid

Turkey supports Finland and Sweden Nato bid https://ift.tt/B26vtVA Ankara had previously opposed to the Scandinavian countries' bids to join the alliance. Author -- June 29, 2022 at 02:20AM

Oslo attacks: Pride protesters defy Norway police warnings

Oslo attacks: Pride protesters defy Norway police warnings https://ift.tt/B26vtVA Thousands gathered to remember the victims of a deadly attack in Oslo which targeted an LGBT venue. Author -- June 28, 2022 at 05:30AM

How Afghanistan embassy in Delhi is surviving without funds

How Afghanistan embassy in Delhi is surviving without funds https://ift.tt/B26vtVA It's one of 70 such missions around the world running with little support since the Taliban takeover. Author -- June 28, 2022 at 04:51AM

Hong Kong: ‘We don’t know where the red line is’

Hong Kong: ‘We don’t know where the red line is’ https://ift.tt/Df80l1I China promised to protect democratic freedoms for 50 years but new laws have effectively silenced all criticism. Author -- June 28, 2022 at 04:03AM

Ukraine war: Russian strike on shopping a centre a war crime - G7 leaders

Ukraine war: Russian strike on shopping a centre a war crime - G7 leaders https://ift.tt/Df80l1I Some 1,000 civilians were inside the building at the time of the strike, Ukraine's president said. Author -- June 28, 2022 at 02:58AM

Credit Suisse bank found guilty over money laundering charges

Credit Suisse bank found guilty over money laundering charges https://ift.tt/Df80l1I The bank is fined by a Swiss court for involvement in money laundering linked to a Bulgarian drugs ring. Author -- June 28, 2022 at 01:32AM

War in Ukraine: Wimbledon wins motivating Anhelina Kalinina to help country's fight against Russia

War in Ukraine: Wimbledon wins motivating Anhelina Kalinina to help country's fight against Russia https://ift.tt/Df80l1I Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina says her main motivation at Wimbledon is earning as much money as possible to help people back home survive the war. Author -- June 27, 2022 at 10:56PM

Afghanistan earthquake: Villagers report aftershocks but no aid

Afghanistan earthquake: Villagers report aftershocks but no aid https://ift.tt/Df80l1I In a remote Afghan village residents fear a new earthquake and aid has not yet reached the nearest town. Author -- June 27, 2022 at 05:51AM

NFHS-5: Why contraception remains a woman’s burden in India

NFHS-5: Why contraception remains a woman’s burden in India https://ift.tt/Df80l1I More Indians are using contraception, but it largely remains a woman’s responsibility, says a government survey. Author -- June 27, 2022 at 05:16AM

Ukraine war: BBC journalist Olga Malchevska returns to bombed Kyiv home

Ukraine war: BBC journalist Olga Malchevska returns to bombed Kyiv home https://ift.tt/Df80l1I Olga Malchevska was live on air when she saw images of her childhood home in the aftermath of a Russian attack. Author -- June 27, 2022 at 04:32AM

Will electric motorbike sales take-off across Asia?

Will electric motorbike sales take-off across Asia? https://ift.tt/XpPGWkU Soaring petrol prices could speed up the transition to electric much faster than expected. Author -- June 27, 2022 at 04:03AM

Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict

Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict https://ift.tt/XpPGWkU Russian troops must still cross the Siversky Donets river to capture all of the Luhansk region. Author -- June 27, 2022 at 02:18AM

Ukraine round-up: Conflict overshadows G7 summit

Ukraine round-up: Conflict overshadows G7 summit https://ift.tt/XpPGWkU Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles for a second day, ahead of a key G7 summit of Western leaders. Author -- June 27, 2022 at 01:15AM

Russia on brink of default as debt deadline looms

Russia on brink of default as debt deadline looms https://ift.tt/XpPGWkU The country is close to its first default since 1998 as sanctions block payments to creditors Author -- June 26, 2022 at 04:09AM

The Indians choosing not to have children

The Indians choosing not to have children https://ift.tt/XpPGWkU A growing number of Indians are deciding to not become parents. The BBC spoke to them to find out why. Author -- June 26, 2022 at 04:34AM

U2 singer Bono discusses discovering he has a half-brother

U2 singer Bono discusses discovering he has a half-brother https://ift.tt/XpPGWkU The star discusses for the first time how his dad had another son, who he didn't know about for years. Author -- June 26, 2022 at 04:10AM

Ukraine war: Inside Ukraine's International Legion of foreign fighters

Ukraine war: Inside Ukraine's International Legion of foreign fighters https://ift.tt/XpPGWkU The BBC speaks to some of the thousands of foreign soldiers who have joined the fight against Russia. Author -- June 26, 2022 at 04:03AM

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles https://ift.tt/vOEVolc The Iskander-M systems can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, with a range of up to 500 km. Author -- June 26, 2022 at 03:41AM

G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts https://ift.tt/vOEVolc The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria. Author -- June 26, 2022 at 02:24AM

Chess: A different Russia-Ukraine battle in India

Chess: A different Russia-Ukraine battle in India https://ift.tt/vOEVolc Russia's Arkady Dvorkovich will take on Ukraine's Andrii Baryshpolets for the top post in chess administration. Author -- June 25, 2022 at 04:14AM

Chess: A different Russia-Ukraine battle in India

Chess: A different Russia-Ukraine battle in India https://ift.tt/vOEVolc Russia's Arkady Dvorkovich will take on Ukraine's Andrii Baryshpolets for the top post in chess administration. Author -- June 25, 2022 at 04:14AM

Where Indian army job dreams are made and broken

Where Indian army job dreams are made and broken https://ift.tt/vOEVolc Inside coaching centres where desperate young people study to get a job in the armed forces. Author -- June 25, 2022 at 04:07AM

Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost

Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost https://ift.tt/urQw6yx Near the epicentre of the quake that struck Afghanistan this week, houses lie in ruins. Author -- June 25, 2022 at 01:49AM

Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi acquitted in Fifa media rights investigation

Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi acquitted in Fifa media rights investigation https://ift.tt/urQw6yx Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is acquitted of a corruption charge into the awarding of media rights for Fifa tournaments. Author -- June 24, 2022 at 07:32PM

Pompeii: Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises archaeologists

Pompeii: Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises archaeologists https://ift.tt/urQw6yx The reptile's 2,000-year-old remains are discovered by archaeologists buried in volcanic ash and rock. Author -- June 25, 2022 at 12:21AM

Maharashtra crisis: Why resorts often decide political fates in India

Maharashtra crisis: Why resorts often decide political fates in India https://ift.tt/urQw6yx In India, politicians are often whisked away to fancy resorts at the time of a crisis - why? Author -- June 24, 2022 at 05:02AM

Sexual harassment at Western Australia mines 'appalling and systemic'

Sexual harassment at Western Australia mines 'appalling and systemic' https://ift.tt/urQw6yx It has been "generally accepted or overlooked" at sites run by large firms, a landmark report says. Author -- June 23, 2022 at 11:41AM

The small seaport crucial for Europe's energy future

The small seaport crucial for Europe's energy future https://ift.tt/urQw6yx As neighbour Germany takes a step closer to gas rationing a Polish seaside resort prepares to help. Author -- June 24, 2022 at 04:12AM

Tangshan and Xuzhou: Fury and questions over China's treatment of women

Tangshan and Xuzhou: Fury and questions over China's treatment of women https://ift.tt/urQw6yx Two prominent cases of abuse have ignited a debate about misogyny among the country's young women. Author -- June 24, 2022 at 04:51AM

Anita Alvarez: Coach saves US swimmer who fainted during competition

Anita Alvarez: Coach saves US swimmer who fainted during competition https://ift.tt/urQw6yx Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool at the world championships. Author -- June 24, 2022 at 03:08AM

Afghanistan earthquake: No food, no shelter and fears of cholera

Afghanistan earthquake: No food, no shelter and fears of cholera https://ift.tt/urQw6yx Secunder Kermani reports from Paktika, Afghanistan, where one survivor says he lost 20 relatives. Author -- June 24, 2022 at 02:34AM

North East pigeon racers say post-Brexit rules 'devastating'

North East pigeon racers say post-Brexit rules 'devastating' https://ift.tt/MNvG0eF UK pigeons must have a signed health certificate before they can take part in cross-Channel races. Author -- June 23, 2022 at 10:16AM

Refugees previously despatched to Rwanda now in Europe

Refugees previously despatched to Rwanda now in Europe https://ift.tt/MNvG0eF As the UK presses on with its asylum deal, refugees sent from Israel to Rwanda describe their experiences. Author -- June 23, 2022 at 04:17AM

EU leaders to back Ukraine as candidate at Brussels summit

EU leaders to back Ukraine as candidate at Brussels summit https://ift.tt/MNvG0eF An EU summit will give the green light but Kyiv admits "real integration" will start after the war. Author -- June 23, 2022 at 04:01AM

Ukraine war: High school students pose in prom dresses among ruins

Ukraine war: High school students pose in prom dresses among ruins https://ift.tt/MNvG0eF Photographer Stanislav Senyk organised a photo shoot of students in the bombed city of Chernihiv. Author -- June 23, 2022 at 04:17AM

Kaliningrad row: Lithuania accuses Russia of lying about rail 'blockade'

Kaliningrad row: Lithuania accuses Russia of lying about rail 'blockade' https://ift.tt/MNvG0eF The prime minister says talk of a blockade is untrue and a tiny amount of goods are affected. Author -- June 23, 2022 at 12:11AM

Major Scotch whisky collection set for relocation to Scotland

Major Scotch whisky collection set for relocation to Scotland https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ A whisky firm plans to relocate the 3,000-bottle Valentino Zagatti Collection from the Netherlands. Author -- June 22, 2022 at 10:30AM

How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa

How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ Many African leaders believe that a confrontational stance towards Russia is not in their interest. Author -- June 22, 2022 at 04:12AM

Swastika: Victoria bans display of Nazi symbol in Australian first

Swastika: Victoria bans display of Nazi symbol in Australian first https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ Victoria is the first state to outlaw the symbol, amid a rise in anti-Semitic incidents. Author -- June 22, 2022 at 09:55AM

Monkeypox: First Singapore case recorded in British flight attendant

Monkeypox: First Singapore case recorded in British flight attendant https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ The case is believed to be the first in south east Asia linked to the current monkeypox outbreak. Author -- June 22, 2022 at 09:11AM

Hundreds of thousands evacuated as floods ravage southern China

Hundreds of thousands evacuated as floods ravage southern China https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ Record rainfall sees floodwaters reach a 50-year high, displacing communities and triggering landslides. Author -- June 22, 2022 at 08:18AM

Bangladesh: Deadly floods leave millions displaced

Bangladesh: Deadly floods leave millions displaced https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ At least 32 people have been killed following heavy downpours that triggered flooding in the country. Author -- June 22, 2022 at 12:13AM

Ukraine: Could it join the EU, and how might Russia react?

Ukraine: Could it join the EU, and how might Russia react? https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ Ukraine hopes to become an official candidate for European Union (EU) membership. Author -- June 22, 2022 at 04:10AM

Ankur Warikoo, Rachana Ranade: The YouTubers Indians turn to for financial advice

Ankur Warikoo, Rachana Ranade: The YouTubers Indians turn to for financial advice https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ Finance YouTubers are riding high as millions turn to them for advice and brands seek collaborations. Author -- June 22, 2022 at 04:15AM

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov auctions Nobel medal for $103m

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov auctions Nobel medal for $103m https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t Dmitry Muratov says all the money from the auction will go to help refugees from the war in Ukraine. Author -- June 21, 2022 at 06:25AM

Ben Stiller meets Zelensky in Kyiv as ambassador for UN refugee agency

Ben Stiller meets Zelensky in Kyiv as ambassador for UN refugee agency https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t The actor has been a Goodwill ambassador for the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) since 2016. Author -- June 21, 2022 at 04:47AM

Assam: India floods destroy millions of homes and dreams

Assam: India floods destroy millions of homes and dreams https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t Unprecedented rainfall and flooding have left behind a trail of death and destruction in Assam. Author -- June 21, 2022 at 04:25AM

US ban on imports from China's Xinjiang to take effect on Tuesday

US ban on imports from China's Xinjiang to take effect on Tuesday https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t Officials believe many Uyghurs have been forced to work at factories in the landlocked territory. Author -- June 21, 2022 at 04:38AM

Thailand cannabis: From a war on drugs to weed curries

Thailand cannabis: From a war on drugs to weed curries https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t The country now has one of the world's most liberal marijuana regimes. How did that happen? Author -- June 21, 2022 at 04:12AM

Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks

Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl The Jumbo restaurant capsized in the South China Sea days after it was towed out of the harbour. Author -- June 21, 2022 at 02:57AM

Ms Marvel: 'I felt I belonged on set'

Ms Marvel: 'I felt I belonged on set' https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl Iman Vellani plays Marvel’s first Muslim superhero headliner and says she could relate to the role. Author -- June 19, 2022 at 04:09AM

Samuel Eto'o: Former Cameroon and Barcelona forward pleads guilty to £3.2m tax fraud

Samuel Eto'o: Former Cameroon and Barcelona forward pleads guilty to £3.2m tax fraud https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl Former Cameroon forward Samuel Eto'o pleads guilty to a £3.2m tax fraud relating to his image rights while playing for Barcelona. Author -- June 20, 2022 at 11:12PM

In photos: Throwback to life on Indian streets

In photos: Throwback to life on Indian streets https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl A selection of street pictures in India by some of the country's most acclaimed photographers. Author -- June 20, 2022 at 04:22AM

Bulldozers: How a machine has become a vehicle of injustice in India

Bulldozers: How a machine has become a vehicle of injustice in India https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl Critics say India's ruling government is using bulldozers to intimidate the minority Muslim community. Author -- June 20, 2022 at 04:36AM

Philippines: Sara Duterte sworn in as vice-president

Philippines: Sara Duterte sworn in as vice-president https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 Sara Duterte's father is the country's controversial "strongman" outgoing president - Rodrigo Duterte. Author -- June 19, 2022 at 07:50PM

Fifa study of Euros & Afcon finds half of all players abused online; Saka & Rashford most targeted

Fifa study of Euros & Afcon finds half of all players abused online; Saka & Rashford most targeted https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 World governing body Fifa teams up with players' union Fifpro to identify people who target players with abusive social media posts. Author -- June 18, 2022 at 11:36PM

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon with Achilles injury

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon with Achilles injury https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon because of an Achilles injury. Author -- June 19, 2022 at 12:08AM

Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief

Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 Jens Stoltenberg says the costs of war are high but the price of letting Moscow win is even greater. Author -- June 19, 2022 at 12:54PM

Dutch government apologises to Srebrenica veterans

Dutch government apologises to Srebrenica veterans https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 PM Mark Rutte said soldiers were underequipped to stop the murder of over 8,000 Muslim men and boys. Author -- June 19, 2022 at 05:28AM

Rocket man fights Russian demand to send him back

Rocket man fights Russian demand to send him back https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 Anatoly Lazarev was at the heart of Russia's space rocket programme before he fled to Hungary. Author -- June 19, 2022 at 04:32AM

French National Assembly vote decides battle between Macron and left

French National Assembly vote decides battle between Macron and left https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 President Emmanuel Macron fights a crunch parliamentary election against a green-left alliance. Author -- June 19, 2022 at 04:23AM

Europe heatwave: Spanish firefighters tackle wildfires

Europe heatwave: Spanish firefighters tackle wildfires https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 Temperature records have been broken in Spain and France as a heatwave sweeps across Europe. Author -- June 19, 2022 at 04:15AM

Fires burn through Shanghai chemical plant

Fires burn through Shanghai chemical plant https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk One person dies in the blaze, which spews black smoke into the sky above China's largest city. Author -- June 18, 2022 at 12:47PM

Afghanistan: Explosion rocks Sikh temple in Kabul

Afghanistan: Explosion rocks Sikh temple in Kabul https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk It is believed that up to 30 people may have been in the temple when the blast happened. Author -- June 18, 2022 at 11:06AM

Big Tech must deal with disinformation or face fines, says EU

Big Tech must deal with disinformation or face fines, says EU https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk Tighter EU rules will demand firms such as Google and Meta tackle disinformation on their platforms. Author -- June 18, 2022 at 05:05AM

Bangladesh floods: Torrential rain leaves millions stranded

Bangladesh floods: Torrential rain leaves millions stranded https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk More than two million people have been left stranded after continuous rain and floods. Author -- June 18, 2022 at 05:07AM

Pakistan economy: 'I am struggling to feed and clothe my family'

Pakistan economy: 'I am struggling to feed and clothe my family' https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk People in Pakistan say they are struggling to pay for essentials, as the country's economic crisis deepens. Author -- June 18, 2022 at 04:09AM

Putin criticises sanctions and Eurovision row - round-up

Putin criticises sanctions and Eurovision row - round-up https://ift.tt/JEIex16 Russia's leader says sanctions are "mad and thoughtless", as the war stops Ukraine from hosting Eurovision. Author -- June 17, 2022 at 11:52PM

Sri Lanka should have gone to IMF sooner, says central bank governor

Sri Lanka should have gone to IMF sooner, says central bank governor https://ift.tt/JEIex16 An International Monetary Fund team is due to arrive in the capital Colombo for talks on Monday. Author -- June 17, 2022 at 06:21AM

Saharanpur: Families of Indian Muslims in police brutality video speak out

Saharanpur: Families of Indian Muslims in police brutality video speak out https://ift.tt/JEIex16 Relatives of Muslim men filmed being beaten have told the BBC they are innocent and should be freed. Author -- June 17, 2022 at 07:50AM

Nepal to move Everest base camp from melting glacier

Nepal to move Everest base camp from melting glacier https://ift.tt/JEIex16 Nepal is preparing to move its Everest base camp as the glacier it stands on becomes less stable. Author -- June 17, 2022 at 05:49AM

Why India could become a 'mushroom superpower'

Why India could become a 'mushroom superpower' https://ift.tt/JEIex16 Changing tastes mean mushroom entrepreneurs are only just getting started. Author -- June 17, 2022 at 04:29AM

Cockpit footage of Nato jet encounter with Russian reconnaissance plane

Cockpit footage of Nato jet encounter with Russian reconnaissance plane https://ift.tt/JEIex16 Nato footage shows extremely close encounters with Russian military aircraft in the skies of Europe. Author -- June 17, 2022 at 04:00AM

France gears up for new battle: Macron v Mélenchon

France gears up for new battle: Macron v Mélenchon https://ift.tt/JEIex16 The French president could lose his majority in the National Assembly because of a left-green alliance. Author -- June 17, 2022 at 04:35AM

Ukraine war: EU leaders back immediate candidate status for Kyiv

Ukraine war: EU leaders back immediate candidate status for Kyiv https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX Ukraine belongs to the European family, the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Romania say in Kyiv. Author -- June 16, 2022 at 11:52PM

Russian GRU spy tried to infiltrate International Criminal Court

Russian GRU spy tried to infiltrate International Criminal Court https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX The man used a fake name and pretended to be Brazilian, but security officials say he is a deep-cover spy. Author -- June 16, 2022 at 11:16PM

Ayahs' Home: Remembering the abandoned Indian nannies of London

Ayahs' Home: Remembering the abandoned Indian nannies of London https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX A London building that housed Indian nannies left to fend for themselves during the British Raj is being honoured. Author -- June 16, 2022 at 06:44AM

Scraps of stale bread are keeping Afghans alive

Scraps of stale bread are keeping Afghans alive https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX Falling incomes and soaring prices under the Taliban have left many struggling to feed themselves. Author -- June 16, 2022 at 06:03AM

Ukraine war: Thousands of civilians trapped in Severodonetsk

Ukraine war: Thousands of civilians trapped in Severodonetsk https://ift.tt/JO103NV Food and water are running out for the women and children still there, a UN official tells the BBC. Author -- June 16, 2022 at 01:50AM

British men in Greek court over cocaine smuggling

British men in Greek court over cocaine smuggling https://ift.tt/JO103NV Almost 300kg of the drug was found in a shipment of bananas, Greek police say. Author -- June 16, 2022 at 01:42AM

Boy rescued after 100 hours trapped underground in a well

Boy rescued after 100 hours trapped underground in a well https://ift.tt/JO103NV A 10-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after falling 18m down an open well in India. Author -- June 15, 2022 at 04:57PM

Round-up: A city under siege and Russia's sanctions struggle

Round-up: A city under siege and Russia's sanctions struggle https://ift.tt/JO103NV We hear about life in Severodonetsk - and look at whether Russia's economy will survive Western sanctions. Author -- June 16, 2022 at 12:06AM

Babushka Z: The woman who became a Russian propaganda icon

Babushka Z: The woman who became a Russian propaganda icon https://ift.tt/JO103NV A video of an elderly woman brandishing a Soviet flag went viral - but what really happened? Author -- June 15, 2022 at 05:15AM

Russia's economy in for a bumpy ride as sanctions bite

Russia's economy in for a bumpy ride as sanctions bite https://ift.tt/JO103NV Four months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the economy still works but it lacks some of its parts. Author -- June 15, 2022 at 04:56AM

Maharashtra: Rising sea temperatures hit India fishermen's catch

Maharashtra: Rising sea temperatures hit India fishermen's catch https://ift.tt/JO103NV Fishing communities living along India's western coast say their once abundant catch is declining fast. Author -- June 15, 2022 at 04:18AM

People in Pakistan urged to drink fewer cups of tea

People in Pakistan urged to drink fewer cups of tea https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb Reducing consumption by one to two cups every day would help the economy, a senior minister says. Author -- June 15, 2022 at 02:03AM

Ukraine war: 'Almost every family has lost someone close to them'

Ukraine war: 'Almost every family has lost someone close to them' https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb Traumatised families from Mariupol reveal dire living conditions under Russian occupation. Author -- June 15, 2022 at 02:06AM

England v New Zealand: Jonny Bairstow's astonishing century seals series win

England v New Zealand: Jonny Bairstow's astonishing century seals series win https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb Jonny Bairstow's astonishing century leads England to a stunning win in the second Test against New Zealand which seals a series victory. Author -- June 14, 2022 at 09:40PM

US Open: Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete in New York

US Open: Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete in New York https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb The US Open will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete later this year after deciding not to follow Wimbledon's lead in banning them. Author -- June 14, 2022 at 10:40PM

Ukraine war round-up: Russia bans UK journalists and inside 'dead city'

Ukraine war round-up: Russia bans UK journalists and inside 'dead city' https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb Several UK journalists, including some from the BBC, have been barred from entering Russia. Author -- June 14, 2022 at 11:39PM

England v New Zealand: Hosts keep victory hopes alive at Trent Bridge

England v New Zealand: Hosts keep victory hopes alive at Trent Bridge https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i England have the chance to force victory in the second Test after taking late New Zealand wickets on the fourth day at Trent Bridge. Author -- June 13, 2022 at 11:03PM

Ukraine war round-up: City cut off and a story of escape

Ukraine war round-up: City cut off and a story of escape https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i All bridges to a key city are destroyed and one woman tells of her escape to England. Author -- June 13, 2022 at 11:51PM

Four Siberian tiger cubs born in China

Four Siberian tiger cubs born in China https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i There are fewer than 1,000 Siberian tigers living in the wild. Author -- June 13, 2022 at 05:47PM

'What I've learnt about Africa living in Marseilles'

'What I've learnt about Africa living in Marseilles' https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i Journalist Maher Mezahi says he has learned more about different African cultures in France than Algeria. Author -- June 13, 2022 at 04:16AM

Rebel Wilson: Australian paper offers apology but denies outing actress

Rebel Wilson: Australian paper offers apology but denies outing actress https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i Australian reporter apologises after he was accused of trying to "out" the actor last week. Author -- June 13, 2022 at 11:30AM

South Korea lorry driver strike hits car and steel producers

South Korea lorry driver strike hits car and steel producers https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i Thousands of truckers have stopped work over their demands for more pay as they face rising fuel costs. Author -- June 13, 2022 at 09:56AM

Rahul and Sonia Gandhi: What is the National Herald case?

Rahul and Sonia Gandhi: What is the National Herald case? https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i Sonia and Rahul Gandhi have been accused of misusing funds, an allegation they have denied. Author -- June 13, 2022 at 04:16AM

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins in Baku as Charles Leclerc retires

Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins in Baku as Charles Leclerc retires https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 Max Verstappen wins the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and takes control of the World Championship after an engine failure on Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. Author -- June 12, 2022 at 05:46PM

Russia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute

Russia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 The fast food outlets are being rebranded as "Tasty and that's it" after the burger giant pulled out. Author -- June 12, 2022 at 02:47PM

Heavy exchange of fire in eastern Ukrainian city of Lysychansk

Heavy exchange of fire in eastern Ukrainian city of Lysychansk https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 Russian forces are trying to capture the city, and nearby Severodonetsk, in order to take control of the Luhansk region. Author -- June 12, 2022 at 01:02PM

Climate change a bigger threat than war, Fiji tells security summit

Climate change a bigger threat than war, Fiji tells security summit https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 Its defence chief tells Asian partners that "devastating" climate change is his top security issue. Author -- June 12, 2022 at 12:28PM

Ukraine war: Chemical plant hit as fighting rages in Severodonetsk

Ukraine war: Chemical plant hit as fighting rages in Severodonetsk https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 Russian shelling causes a huge fire at the Azot plant in Severodonetsk, a Ukrainian official says. Author -- June 12, 2022 at 06:09AM

Russia hands out passports in occupied Ukraine cities

Russia hands out passports in occupied Ukraine cities https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 The issuing of Russian passports in occupied Kherson and Melitopol is condemned by Kyiv. Author -- June 11, 2022 at 07:49PM

Nagaland: Indian soldiers charged over botched raid

Nagaland: Indian soldiers charged over botched raid https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 A military operation and protests in the Indian state of Nagaland left 14 civilians dead last year. Author -- June 12, 2022 at 09:37AM

China warns Taiwan independence would trigger war

China warns Taiwan independence would trigger war https://ift.tt/j09VyhR China's defence chief tells the US that Beijing will fight against any Taiwan independence bid. Author -- June 11, 2022 at 01:35PM

Russia's war prompts regional rush to become EU candidates

Russia's war prompts regional rush to become EU candidates https://ift.tt/j09VyhR While the prospects for Ukraine and Moldova look good, Georgia is accused of backsliding on democracy. Author -- June 11, 2022 at 05:57AM

Ukraine's prosecutors wrestle with a new role: war crimes investigators

Ukraine's prosecutors wrestle with a new role: war crimes investigators https://ift.tt/j09VyhR An unprecedented real-time war crimes investigation is testing Ukraine's local prosecutors. Author -- June 11, 2022 at 05:53AM

Julian Assange: Does Wikileaks founder have a powerful ally in new Australian PM?

Julian Assange: Does Wikileaks founder have a powerful ally in new Australian PM? https://ift.tt/j09VyhR The activist's family are hoping Anthony Albanese will step in as a deportation deadline looms. Author -- June 11, 2022 at 05:59AM

Fanfare and fireworks to open Russia-China border bridge

Fanfare and fireworks to open Russia-China border bridge https://ift.tt/j09VyhR Moscow is seeking to boost trade with China after global sanctions hit the Russian economy. Author -- June 11, 2022 at 02:31AM

Fanfare and fireworks to open Russia-China border bridge

Fanfare and fireworks to open Russia-China border bridge https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 Moscow is seeking to boost trade with China after global sanctions hit the Russian economy. Author -- June 11, 2022 at 02:31AM

Putin and Peter the Great: Russian leader likens himself to 18th Century tsar

Putin and Peter the Great: Russian leader likens himself to 18th Century tsar https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 With a nod to history, Putin now feels bold enough to admit that his operation is an occupation. Author -- June 11, 2022 at 02:14AM

Cholera in Mariupol: Ruined city at risk of major cholera outbreak - UK

Cholera in Mariupol: Ruined city at risk of major cholera outbreak - UK https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 Conditions in the city, now in Russian hands, could lead to a resurgence of the disease, authorities fear. Author -- June 10, 2022 at 10:56PM

Covid-19: Japan reopens to tourists - but with strict rules

Covid-19: Japan reopens to tourists - but with strict rules https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 The once-popular Asian destination has some of the world's toughest Covid-19 restrictions. Author -- June 10, 2022 at 04:16AM

Bangladesh students rescuing snakes and keeping people safe

Bangladesh students rescuing snakes and keeping people safe https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 Bangladesh's Deep Ecology and Snake Rescue Foundation has rescued more than 1,500 wild snakes since 2018. Author -- June 10, 2022 at 04:02AM

French elections: Left unites to threaten Macron in parliamentary vote

French elections: Left unites to threaten Macron in parliamentary vote https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 A five-party alliance led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon aims to deny the president control of parliament. Author -- June 10, 2022 at 04:12AM

Spanish homes threatened by wildfire near Costa del Sol

Spanish homes threatened by wildfire near Costa del Sol https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 A wildfire has spread in southern Spain, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Author -- June 10, 2022 at 03:16AM

Ukrainian casualties: Kyiv losing up to 200 troops a day - Zelensky aide

Ukrainian casualties: Kyiv losing up to 200 troops a day - Zelensky aide https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR Mykhaylo Podolyak told the BBC that Ukraine needs more weapons to match Russia's firepower. Author -- June 10, 2022 at 12:51AM

Putin: West unlikely to reject Russian energy for years

Putin: West unlikely to reject Russian energy for years https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR Russian president says oil and gas profits are increasing thanks to rising energy prices. Author -- June 10, 2022 at 12:46AM

Ukraine round-up: Death sentences for foreign fighters and Putin upbeat on energy

Ukraine round-up: Death sentences for foreign fighters and Putin upbeat on energy https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR Russian proxy court hands down death sentences and Putin confident of West's Russian fuel reliance. Author -- June 10, 2022 at 12:56AM

A clash between mountain bears ends in deadly fall

A clash between mountain bears ends in deadly fall https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR A female bear was forced to protect her cub from a male in Spain's Cantabrian mountains. Author -- June 09, 2022 at 11:35PM

Samrat Prithviraj: Why did a Bollywood film on a popular Hindu king fail?

Samrat Prithviraj: Why did a Bollywood film on a popular Hindu king fail? https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR A much-hyped film on the 12th Century Indian king Prithviraj Chauhan has tanked at the box-office. Why? Author -- June 09, 2022 at 08:13AM

Thailand legalises cannabis trade but still bans recreational use

Thailand legalises cannabis trade but still bans recreational use https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR Thais can now grow cannabis for commerce, but the rules still ban recreational use. Author -- June 09, 2022 at 08:04AM

Cost of living: The shock of rising prices in Japan

Cost of living: The shock of rising prices in Japan https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR Why making Japan's favourite snack more expensive was so controversial it prompted an ad campaign. Author -- June 09, 2022 at 04:17AM

Covid-19 in China: Shanghai getting used to 'new normal'

Covid-19 in China: Shanghai getting used to 'new normal' https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR The city had been in lockdown for two months as China imposed its "zero Covid" policy on the population of 25m. Author -- June 09, 2022 at 04:00AM

Severodonetsk: Zelensky ties fate of east Ukraine to battle for city

Severodonetsk: Zelensky ties fate of east Ukraine to battle for city https://ift.tt/26yscLK Ukraine's president says fighting for Severodonetsk may prove decisive in the battle for the east. Author -- June 09, 2022 at 02:47AM

Ukraine round-up: Dire warnings over grain blockage and fuel 'gold rush'

Ukraine round-up: Dire warnings over grain blockage and fuel 'gold rush' https://ift.tt/26yscLK Alarm grows over Ukraine's blocked food products and the war encourages new fossil fuel projects. Author -- June 09, 2022 at 02:06AM

Ukraine war: WTO boss warns of global food crisis

Ukraine war: WTO boss warns of global food crisis https://ift.tt/26yscLK If food shipments do not restart from Ukraine, a severe food crisis will last for years, WTO boss says. Author -- June 09, 2022 at 01:23AM

Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?

Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine? https://ift.tt/26yscLK Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea. Author -- June 08, 2022 at 11:41PM

Ukraine war: Angela Merkel defends her record on Putin

Ukraine war: Angela Merkel defends her record on Putin https://ift.tt/26yscLK Her approach has been criticised but she said she had "nothing to apologise for". Author -- June 08, 2022 at 04:13AM

Irpin: Russia's reign of terror in a quiet neighbourhood near Kyiv

Irpin: Russia's reign of terror in a quiet neighbourhood near Kyiv https://ift.tt/26yscLK A handful of streets in a leafy town on Kyiv's doorstep were subjected to weeks of deadly occupation. Author -- June 08, 2022 at 04:33AM

Tove Styrke is sick of the Spotify song formula

Tove Styrke is sick of the Spotify song formula https://ift.tt/26yscLK The Swedish star explains why she's rejected the slick, corporate Spotify sound to follow her gut. Author -- June 08, 2022 at 04:47AM

Ukraine War: Why I risk my life to provide aid in Ukraine

Ukraine War: Why I risk my life to provide aid in Ukraine https://ift.tt/TBEAuve The British volunteers helping Ukrainians escape Russian attacks. Author -- June 07, 2022 at 09:31PM

Ukraine war: Captured Britons appear in Donetsk rebel court

Ukraine war: Captured Britons appear in Donetsk rebel court https://ift.tt/TBEAuve The pair, who fought for Ukraine, are accused by Russian-backed separatists of acting as mercenaries. Author -- June 08, 2022 at 01:12AM

Why Ukraine is furious with the UN nuclear watchdog

Why Ukraine is furious with the UN nuclear watchdog https://ift.tt/TBEAuve A row has broken out over a planned UN visit to the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant. Author -- June 08, 2022 at 01:23AM

Nadya Karpova: The Russia striker speaking out against war in Ukraine

Nadya Karpova: The Russia striker speaking out against war in Ukraine https://ift.tt/TBEAuve Nadya Karpova is one of very few Russian sportspeople to speak out against the war in Ukraine. She does so almost every day. Author -- June 07, 2022 at 04:01AM

Ukraine conflict: Russia will 'push back' Ukraine frontline - Lavrov

Ukraine conflict: Russia will 'push back' Ukraine frontline - Lavrov https://ift.tt/TBEAuve Russia's foreign minister says Russian troops will respond to the UK and US sending long-range missiles to Ukraine, by pushing back Ukrainian forces further. Author -- June 07, 2022 at 12:43AM

Ukraine war: EU blames Russia for food crisis prompting walk-out

Ukraine war: EU blames Russia for food crisis prompting walk-out https://ift.tt/TBEAuve Ukraine is a major exporter of grain and cooking oil but the war has cut off supplies at ports. Author -- June 07, 2022 at 07:02AM

KK: Remembering the voice that touched millions of Indian love stories

KK: Remembering the voice that touched millions of Indian love stories https://ift.tt/TBEAuve The magical voice of singer KK - who died last week - gave Indians company through joy and heartbreak. Author -- June 07, 2022 at 05:30AM

India's loan scams leave victims scared for their lives

India's loan scams leave victims scared for their lives https://ift.tt/TBEAuve Bogus apps are being used by hackers to access mobile phone data to threaten and blackmail victims. Author -- June 07, 2022 at 04:06AM

South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE

South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE https://ift.tt/p51EuCN The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption and exerting unfair political influence. Author -- June 07, 2022 at 01:49AM

Ukraine war: Severodonetsk and Lysychansk are dead cities - Zelensky

Ukraine war: Severodonetsk and Lysychansk are dead cities - Zelensky https://ift.tt/p51EuCN Ukraine's president says fighting in the key cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk has been intense. Author -- June 06, 2022 at 11:05PM

Why India's wheat export ban matters to the world

Why India's wheat export ban matters to the world https://ift.tt/p51EuCN India's move to ban exports rattled global markets, but the government says it won't have much impact. Author -- June 06, 2022 at 04:02AM

How China plans to become the next big space power

How China plans to become the next big space power https://ift.tt/p51EuCN China plans to put astronauts on the Moon and send probes to Mars and Jupiter. Why the grand plans? Author -- June 06, 2022 at 04:01AM

Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine

Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks. Author -- June 05, 2022 at 11:28PM

England v New Zealand: Joe Root hundred seals win at Lord's

England v New Zealand: Joe Root hundred seals win at Lord's https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG Joe Root's masterful century leads England to a five-wicket win in the first Test against New Zealand on the fourth morning at Lord's. Author -- June 05, 2022 at 06:13PM

Qatar World Cup 2022: Wales and Ukraine set for momentous play-off final in Cardiff

Qatar World Cup 2022: Wales and Ukraine set for momentous play-off final in Cardiff https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG Wales aim to end their 64-year wait for World Cup qualification as they host Ukraine in Sunday's play-off final in Cardiff. Author -- June 04, 2022 at 10:10PM

China fighter jet intercepts Australian plane - Canberra

China fighter jet intercepts Australian plane - Canberra https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG Australia accuses a Chinese pilot of dangerous actions near the aircraft over the South China Sea. Author -- June 05, 2022 at 04:45PM

Ukraine: Explosions shake Kyiv while battles rage in east

Ukraine: Explosions shake Kyiv while battles rage in east https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG A number of blasts hit parts of Kyiv in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for several weeks. Author -- June 05, 2022 at 12:10PM

Bangladesh: 16 killed, scores injured in depot blast

Bangladesh: 16 killed, scores injured in depot blast https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG The explosion happened after a fire broke out at a depot in the south-eastern town of Sitakunda. Author -- June 05, 2022 at 08:32AM

Ukraine anger as Macron says 'Don't humiliate Russia'

Ukraine anger as Macron says 'Don't humiliate Russia' https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8 The French leader wants to give Vladimir Putin an "exit ramp", but Ukraine rejects that stance. Author -- June 04, 2022 at 09:46PM

Tiananmen: Arrests reported in Hong Kong on anniversary of massacre

Tiananmen: Arrests reported in Hong Kong on anniversary of massacre https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8 China has effectively banned the city's annual vigil commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre. Author -- June 04, 2022 at 08:37PM

Russian man accused of Alexander Litvinenko killing dies of Covid-19

Russian man accused of Alexander Litvinenko killing dies of Covid-19 https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8 Dmitry Kovtun, one of two men the UK says were behind the poisoning, has died in Russia of Covid. Author -- June 04, 2022 at 05:34PM

Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup qualifier: Nepal bowled out for eight runs in emphatic UAE win

Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup qualifier: Nepal bowled out for eight runs in emphatic UAE win https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8 The United Arab Emirates beat Nepal by 10 wickets in a very one-sided Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup qualifier in Malaysia. Author -- June 04, 2022 at 04:04PM

Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel

Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8 The UN and human rights groups have warned authorities in Sri Lanka against using excessive force. Author -- June 04, 2022 at 12:04PM

Nilambur Ayisha: The Muslim actor who survived a bullet on stage

Nilambur Ayisha: The Muslim actor who survived a bullet on stage https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8 Nilambur Ayisha was targeted by people who believed a Muslim woman shouldn't act, but she never gave up. Author -- June 04, 2022 at 04:06AM

War in Ukraine: We are holding on, say Mykolaiv residents

War in Ukraine: We are holding on, say Mykolaiv residents https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr Residents in the southern region of Ukraine speak of their defiance and dread as the war rages on. Author -- June 04, 2022 at 02:51AM

Ukraine round-up: 100 days of war and some Russians refuse to fight

Ukraine round-up: 100 days of war and some Russians refuse to fight https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr President Zelensky hails his army's resistance, some Russian troops say they won't go back to Ukraine. Author -- June 04, 2022 at 12:22AM

Ukraine war: Five ways Russia's invasion may play out

Ukraine war: Five ways Russia's invasion may play out https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr As the offensive intensifies in the country's east, what will happen next? Here are some potential scenarios. Author -- June 03, 2022 at 04:05AM

The Russian soldiers refusing to fight in Ukraine

The Russian soldiers refusing to fight in Ukraine https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr Because of their experiences on the front line, some troops are seeking legal advice to avoid being redeployed. Author -- June 03, 2022 at 04:06AM

Chicken rice: Why Singapore's much-loved dish is under threat

Chicken rice: Why Singapore's much-loved dish is under threat https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr The city state is feeling the impact of Malaysia's export curbs on chicken. Author -- June 03, 2022 at 04:09AM

India marriage: Woman's plan to 'marry herself' sparks debate

India marriage: Woman's plan to 'marry herself' sparks debate https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr Kshama Bindu will have all the trappings of a traditional wedding ceremony apart from an actual groom. Author -- June 03, 2022 at 04:09AM

Ukraine war: How Russian TV has reported the 100 days of conflict

Ukraine war: How Russian TV has reported the 100 days of conflict https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr TV viewers in Russia see only the Kremlin’s version of events in Ukraine. Author -- June 03, 2022 at 04:11AM

'God save the Queen' played at Paris Jubilee celebration

'God save the Queen' played at Paris Jubilee celebration https://ift.tt/6Jwgche The anthem was played before French President Macron rekindled the 'eternal flame' by the Arc de Triomphe. Author -- June 03, 2022 at 01:12AM

Canada says China 'buzzing' military flights in Asia

Canada says China 'buzzing' military flights in Asia https://ift.tt/6Jwgche Canada called the incidents unprofessional and potentially hazardous to aircrew in the Pacific. Author -- June 02, 2022 at 06:23PM

Ukraine war round-up: City besieged and football triumph

Ukraine war round-up: City besieged and football triumph https://ift.tt/6Jwgche Fighting continues in the east as authorities in occupied Zaporizhzhia move to nationalise property. Author -- June 03, 2022 at 12:25AM

Robert Hughes: Australian actor and sex offender to be deported to UK

Robert Hughes: Australian actor and sex offender to be deported to UK https://ift.tt/6Jwgche Robert Hughes - who played the lead in Australian show Hey Dad! - has been granted parole in Sydney. Author -- June 02, 2022 at 08:01AM

Kerala: Reunited India lesbian couple say still afraid of their families

Kerala: Reunited India lesbian couple say still afraid of their families https://ift.tt/6Jwgche A high court in Kerala state had ruled that the young women were free to live together. Author -- June 01, 2022 at 01:42PM

Service charge: The unsavoury row over ‘forced’ restaurant tips in India

Service charge: The unsavoury row over ‘forced’ restaurant tips in India https://ift.tt/6Jwgche The government says the service charge is voluntary - but restaurants continue to add it to the bill. Author -- June 02, 2022 at 04:16AM

Why the Ukraine war may power Asia's green energy shift

Why the Ukraine war may power Asia's green energy shift https://ift.tt/6Jwgche A growing number of South Korean businesses are betting on hydrogen as they move to cleaner energy. Author -- June 02, 2022 at 04:02AM

Ukraine round-up: Long-range rockets and Kherson torture claims

Ukraine round-up: Long-range rockets and Kherson torture claims https://ift.tt/Dr8VHBK The US says the missiles will strengthen Kyiv's negotiating stance as the war nears its 100th day. Author -- June 02, 2022 at 01:40AM