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Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023

Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023 https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo The army has promised to hold elections but its leader says the country must be stabilised first. Author -- August 01, 2022 at 09:41AM

Weave: New device will investigate Milky Way's origins

Weave: New device will investigate Milky Way's origins https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo A new device will help reconstruct the formation of the Milky Way in unprecedented detail. Author -- August 01, 2022 at 09:01AM

New Zealand fully reopens borders after long pandemic closure

New Zealand fully reopens borders after long pandemic closure https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo The country shut its borders in March 2020, a move that majorly impacted the tourism industry. Author -- August 01, 2022 at 09:21AM

Kosovo postpones new car number plate rules amid tensions

Kosovo postpones new car number plate rules amid tensions https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo Ethnic Serbs parked trucks and tankers at border crossings in the north in protest at the new rules. Author -- August 01, 2022 at 06:33AM

India water crises: Chasing the dream to get tap water for millions

India water crises: Chasing the dream to get tap water for millions https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo The BBC travels across India to see how the plan to bring water to millions is working. Author -- August 01, 2022 at 04:43AM

Afghanistan: How one TV presenter became a refugee

Afghanistan: How one TV presenter became a refugee https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo A year since leaving Kabul, a young refugee is trying to rebuild a new life in UK Author -- August 01, 2022 at 04:46AM

Reality of Ukraine war hidden from Fortress Russia

Reality of Ukraine war hidden from Fortress Russia https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo In the medieval town of Pskov, many are happy to believe the Kremlin's false portrayal of the war. Author -- August 01, 2022 at 04:00AM

Cancer survivor objects to Spanish beach ad image

Cancer survivor objects to Spanish beach ad image https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo The 60-year-old tells the BBC she suspects the government poster used a doctored picture of her. Author -- August 01, 2022 at 01:42AM

Euro 2022: Fans react to England's historic win, as it happened

Euro 2022: Fans react to England's historic win, as it happened https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo England's Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 at Euro 2022, bagging their first major trophy. Author -- August 01, 2022 at 12:44AM

Women's Euro 2022: England and Germany fans arrive in Wembley

Women's Euro 2022: England and Germany fans arrive in Wembley https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo England are one win away from their first major trophy, while Germany are eight-time champions. Author -- July 31, 2022 at 08:35PM

Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, with no mention of Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, with no mention of Taiwan https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo Nancy Pelosi will visit four East Asian countries - and China has warned her not to include Taiwan. Author -- July 31, 2022 at 03:00PM

Southern Ukraine city Mykolaiv heavily shelled by Russians

Southern Ukraine city Mykolaiv heavily shelled by Russians https://ift.tt/SuUzgmo Ukraine says Russian rockets and missiles hit Mykolaiv, a key port city on the main route to Odesa. Author -- July 31, 2022 at 01:55PM

Ukraine War: Zelensky orders civilians to evacuate Donetsk region

Ukraine War: Zelensky orders civilians to evacuate Donetsk region https://ift.tt/u52plFG Ukraine's president warns fighting will intensify as Russia tries to continue its advance in the Donbas. Author -- July 31, 2022 at 06:08AM

Euro 2022 final: England and Germany set for Wembley showpiece

Euro 2022 final: England and Germany set for Wembley showpiece https://ift.tt/u52plFG England's Lionesses stand on the brink of women's football history as they take on Germany in the European Championship final at Wembley on Sunday. Author -- July 31, 2022 at 02:03AM

The woman declared stateless in India, UK and Uganda

The woman declared stateless in India, UK and Uganda https://ift.tt/u52plFG Since 1997, Ila Popat has been attempting to get a passport recognising her citizenship to a country. Author -- July 31, 2022 at 04:17AM

Beach body ad edited out my prosthetic leg - model

Beach body ad edited out my prosthetic leg - model https://ift.tt/u52plFG Sian Green-Lord said the Spanish government campaign also used her photos without permission. Author -- July 31, 2022 at 03:22AM

Long March 5B: Debris from Chinese rocket falls back to Earth

Long March 5B: Debris from Chinese rocket falls back to Earth https://ift.tt/u52plFG China says most of the rocket fragments burnt during the re-entry over the Sulu Sea. Author -- July 31, 2022 at 01:43AM

Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre

Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre https://ift.tt/u52plFG The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video. Author -- July 31, 2022 at 12:11AM

Pride jersey controversy - a reckoning for Australian sport?

Pride jersey controversy - a reckoning for Australian sport? https://ift.tt/EolABms A boycott by seven rugby league players over a pride jersey has sparked a massive backlash. Author -- July 30, 2022 at 04:32AM

Kerala: Indian man who won lottery hours before selling house

Kerala: Indian man who won lottery hours before selling house https://ift.tt/EolABms A Kerala-based man had taken several loans but was unable to pay them back due to insufficient work. Author -- July 30, 2022 at 04:44AM

Ukraine war: UN and Red Cross should investigate prison deaths, says Ukraine

Ukraine war: UN and Red Cross should investigate prison deaths, says Ukraine https://ift.tt/EolABms More than 50 prisoners of war were killed in a prison camp in the occupied part of Donetsk region. Author -- July 30, 2022 at 03:51AM

Spain reports first monkeypox death in Europe

Spain reports first monkeypox death in Europe https://ift.tt/EolABms Brazil and Spain report fatalities from the virus, but most infections are mild and overall risk is low. Author -- July 30, 2022 at 02:55AM

Wildfire spreads to hotel in Turkey

Wildfire spreads to hotel in Turkey https://ift.tt/EolABms Prosecutors have launched an investigation after the blaze broke out in Turkey's south-west. Author -- July 30, 2022 at 02:42AM

Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale

Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale https://ift.tt/EolABms The timepiece along with other Nazi items were auctioned despite condemnation from Jewish groups. Author -- July 30, 2022 at 01:36AM

Spain heatwave: PM tells workers to stop wearing ties to save energy

Spain heatwave: PM tells workers to stop wearing ties to save energy https://ift.tt/EolABms Pedro Sanchez says it will reduce air conditioner use and save energy as Spain endures a heatwave. Author -- July 29, 2022 at 10:54PM

Why Dutch farmers are protesting over emissions cuts

Why Dutch farmers are protesting over emissions cuts https://ift.tt/EolABms Farmers say proposals to cut livestock by 30% and reduce intensive farming unfairly target their industry. Author -- July 29, 2022 at 06:15AM

Neighbours: 10 best moments from the Australian soap

Neighbours: 10 best moments from the Australian soap https://ift.tt/EolABms After more than 37 years on TV, here are some of the moments the soap will be remembered for most. Author -- July 29, 2022 at 04:52AM

Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert

Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert https://ift.tt/ewWPL5g Two dancers are injured in the incident at a concert by the hugely popular boy band Mirror. Author -- July 29, 2022 at 12:35AM

Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan https://ift.tt/ewWPL5g Tensions rise as reports emerge of a plan by the US's Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan. Author -- July 29, 2022 at 12:41AM

Notre-Dame Cathedral on track to reopen in 2024

Notre-Dame Cathedral on track to reopen in 2024 https://ift.tt/ewWPL5g A huge restoration project has been under way after a fire destroyed much of building in 2019. Author -- July 29, 2022 at 12:11AM

Saudi Crown prince's lavish Macron visit prompts outcry

Saudi Crown prince's lavish Macron visit prompts outcry https://ift.tt/ewWPL5g The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says she is outraged by the talks. Author -- July 28, 2022 at 11:19PM

Kherson: Ukraine stepping up counter offensive to retake city - sources

Kherson: Ukraine stepping up counter offensive to retake city - sources https://ift.tt/ewWPL5g A key river crossing used by Russian troops is now completely impassable after rocket attacks by Ukraine. Author -- July 28, 2022 at 06:13AM

Covid in China: Million in lockdown in Wuhan after four cases

Covid in China: Million in lockdown in Wuhan after four cases https://ift.tt/ewWPL5g The city where Covid began is under partial lockdown for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Author -- July 27, 2022 at 11:13PM

Chess Olympiad 2022: Why India may sweep medals at the Chennai edition

Chess Olympiad 2022: Why India may sweep medals at the Chennai edition https://ift.tt/ewWPL5g Indian is a serious contender for medals as its players will have the home crowd's support. Author -- July 28, 2022 at 05:01AM

Why Premier League teams are flocking back to Asia

Why Premier League teams are flocking back to Asia https://ift.tt/ewWPL5g Top football clubs have resumed pre-season Asian summer tours, after three years of Covid travel bans. Author -- July 28, 2022 at 04:14AM

Gas prices soar as Russia cuts German supply

Gas prices soar as Russia cuts German supply https://ift.tt/Xuxwt8B The Nord Stream 1 pipeline is now operating at just a fifth of its usual capacity. Author -- July 27, 2022 at 04:46PM

Brazilian footballer Neymar faces fraud trial in Barcelona

Brazilian footballer Neymar faces fraud trial in Barcelona https://ift.tt/Xuxwt8B Nine years after he moved from Brazil, he faces trial for alleged irregularities over the transfer. Author -- July 27, 2022 at 03:27PM

Japan monkeys: Member of gang terrorising locals caught and killed

Japan monkeys: Member of gang terrorising locals caught and killed https://ift.tt/Xuxwt8B Officials say they have caught and killed one of a gang of monkeys responsible for injuring 50 people. Author -- July 27, 2022 at 11:49AM

Sri Lanka: Gotabaya Rajapaksa expected to return to country, official says

Sri Lanka: Gotabaya Rajapaksa expected to return to country, official says https://ift.tt/Xuxwt8B The ousted leader had fled the country amidst widespread protests before arriving in Singapore. Author -- July 27, 2022 at 08:20AM

Rahul Gandhi: India Congress leader detained amid protests

Rahul Gandhi: India Congress leader detained amid protests https://ift.tt/Xuxwt8B Congress party workers were protesting while Sonia Gandhi was being questioned in a corruption case. Author -- July 26, 2022 at 03:17PM

Beijing vows 'consequences' if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan

Beijing vows 'consequences' if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan https://ift.tt/Xuxwt8B The Chinese military says it will not sit idly by if the US Speaker visits the self-governing island democracy. Author -- July 27, 2022 at 04:15AM

A1(M) Bowburn crash: Three-death smash remembered a year on

A1(M) Bowburn crash: Three-death smash remembered a year on https://ift.tt/emWTV0h The BBC hears from some of those involved in a fatal crash caused by a lorry driver using his phone. Author -- July 26, 2022 at 09:55AM

Myanmar executions: US urges China to condemn Myanmar

Myanmar executions: US urges China to condemn Myanmar https://ift.tt/emWTV0h However China's foreign ministry says it does not interfere in other nations' internal affairs. Author -- July 26, 2022 at 11:06AM

Ukraine war: Russia waging gas war with Nord Stream 1 cuts - Zelensky

Ukraine war: Russia waging gas war with Nord Stream 1 cuts - Zelensky https://ift.tt/emWTV0h Ukraine's president accuses Moscow of using gas restrictions to inflict misery on ordinary Europeans. Author -- July 26, 2022 at 08:30AM

Tomohiro Kato: Japan executes Akihabara mass murderer, say reports

Tomohiro Kato: Japan executes Akihabara mass murderer, say reports https://ift.tt/emWTV0h Tomohiro Kato was 25 when he killed seven people in a busy Tokyo shopping district in 2008. Author -- July 26, 2022 at 07:52AM

Digital India: How India's digital revolution is connecting millions

Digital India: How India's digital revolution is connecting millions https://ift.tt/emWTV0h Access to the internet has transformed the lives of millions in India. Author -- July 26, 2022 at 05:44AM

‘I can’t forget her'- Myanmar’s soldiers admit atrocities

‘I can’t forget her'- Myanmar’s soldiers admit atrocities https://ift.tt/emWTV0h Soldiers in the Myanmar military have admitted to killing, torturing and raping civilians. Author -- July 22, 2022 at 04:07AM

Ukraine war round-up: UK to host Eurovision as Moscow cuts gas exports

Ukraine war round-up: UK to host Eurovision as Moscow cuts gas exports https://ift.tt/rKJDyP3 The song contest can't be held in Ukraine, and Russia further reducing gas supplies to the EU. Author -- July 25, 2022 at 11:36PM

Myanmar's executed activists: Phyo Zeya Thaw and Ko Jimmy

Myanmar's executed activists: Phyo Zeya Thaw and Ko Jimmy https://ift.tt/rKJDyP3 Weeks before Myanmar executed four democracy activists, the BBC spoke to their family and friends. Author -- July 25, 2022 at 03:03PM

Myanmar military executes four democracy activists

Myanmar military executes four democracy activists https://ift.tt/rKJDyP3 The executions mark the first cases of capital punishment in the country in decades. Author -- July 25, 2022 at 10:02AM

Evergrande: Crisis-hit property giant faces deadline after bosses quit

Evergrande: Crisis-hit property giant faces deadline after bosses quit https://ift.tt/rKJDyP3 The Chinese property firm is expected to deliver a preliminary restructuring plan this week. Author -- July 25, 2022 at 09:24AM

MasterChef Australia: The global cooks breaking 'Indian curry' stereotypes

MasterChef Australia: The global cooks breaking 'Indian curry' stereotypes https://ift.tt/rKJDyP3 Indian dishes feature heavily on MasterChef Australia, reigniting a debate about the cuisine. Author -- July 25, 2022 at 06:27AM

Thai cave rescue: Meeting saved footballers four years later

Thai cave rescue: Meeting saved footballers four years later https://ift.tt/rKJDyP3 One of the 12 boys talks about his life following the dramatic rescue that made headlines in 2018. Author -- July 25, 2022 at 04:34AM

The secret mission to save LGBT Afghans

The secret mission to save LGBT Afghans https://ift.tt/rKJDyP3 Bella, Ali and Ahmed are trying to make the best of life in the UK after escaping the Taliban. Author -- July 25, 2022 at 04:50AM

France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste

France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste https://ift.tt/tz9r4oG New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs. Author -- July 25, 2022 at 12:28AM

Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard crowned champion as Jasper Philipsen wins in Paris

Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard crowned champion as Jasper Philipsen wins in Paris https://ift.tt/tz9r4oG Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard secures his first Tour de France victory as Jasper Philipsen of Belgium sprints to victory on the final stage in Paris. Author -- July 24, 2022 at 11:50PM

Thirteen Lives: Thai cave rescue actor Tom Bateman relives diving fears

Thirteen Lives: Thai cave rescue actor Tom Bateman relives diving fears https://ift.tt/tz9r4oG Actor Tom Bateman recalls how he overcame his claustrophobia in Ron Howard's film Thirteen Lives. Author -- July 23, 2022 at 04:12AM

Shinzo Abe killing: Why a religious group has been put in the spotlight

Shinzo Abe killing: Why a religious group has been put in the spotlight https://ift.tt/tz9r4oG The shooter was said to have targeted Shinzo Abe for allegedly having ties to a controversial group. Author -- July 23, 2022 at 04:11AM

France 1-0 Netherlands: Eve Perisset scores extra-time winner from the spot

France 1-0 Netherlands: Eve Perisset scores extra-time winner from the spot https://ift.tt/tz9r4oG France "are here to build history" after beating the Netherlands in extra time to reach the Euro 2022 semi-finals, says boss Corinne Diacre. Author -- July 24, 2022 at 03:55AM

Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine

Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine https://ift.tt/tz9r4oG The president and other top politicians have received domestically produced vaccines, say officials. Author -- July 24, 2022 at 12:36AM

China women: Killer of popular vlogger Lamu executed

China women: Killer of popular vlogger Lamu executed https://ift.tt/dmSOQiW The woman was set on fire by her former husband while she was livestreaming from her kitchen. Author -- July 23, 2022 at 04:48PM

Ukraine war: Explosions rock Ukrainian port hours after grain deal

Ukraine war: Explosions rock Ukrainian port hours after grain deal https://ift.tt/dmSOQiW Six blasts hit the city on Saturday morning, with local officials blaming a Russian missile attack. Author -- July 23, 2022 at 02:51PM

Kaliningrad row: Lithuania resumes transporting goods to Russian exclave

Kaliningrad row: Lithuania resumes transporting goods to Russian exclave https://ift.tt/dmSOQiW Russia threatened to respond after Lithuania announced a ban under EU sanctions last month. Author -- July 23, 2022 at 04:49AM

Kerala: Meet the Indian woman who flaunts her moustache

Kerala: Meet the Indian woman who flaunts her moustache https://ift.tt/dmSOQiW Shyja's moustache is an object of fascination and derision for many people, but she says she doesn't care. Author -- July 23, 2022 at 04:15AM

Sweden 1-0 Belgium: Linda Sembrant hits dramatic 92nd-minute winner

Sweden 1-0 Belgium: Linda Sembrant hits dramatic 92nd-minute winner https://ift.tt/dmSOQiW Linda Sembrant scores a dramatic 92nd-minute winner for Sweden to break Belgium's hearts and book a semi-final date with hosts England at the European Women's Championship. Author -- July 23, 2022 at 02:33AM

China heatwave: Temperatures of 40C expected this weekend

China heatwave: Temperatures of 40C expected this weekend https://ift.tt/dmSOQiW Some cities in Zhejiang province have been issued red alerts, the country's highest warning. Author -- July 23, 2022 at 01:44AM

Dover traffic: Eurotunnel rejects French explanation for Dover delays

Dover traffic: Eurotunnel rejects French explanation for Dover delays https://ift.tt/dmSOQiW Eurotunnel rejects French explanation after Port declares "critical incident". Author -- July 22, 2022 at 09:40PM

Grain deal signed and Russia's steel 'looting' - Ukraine round-up

Grain deal signed and Russia's steel 'looting' - Ukraine round-up https://ift.tt/dmSOQiW Grain exports are set to start flowing from Ukraine while Russia is accused of pillaging steel. Author -- July 22, 2022 at 11:07PM

Europe wildfires: Are they linked to climate change?

Europe wildfires: Are they linked to climate change? https://ift.tt/JXDOQjW A series of wildfires across the Europe has caused alarm - how do they compare with previous years? Author -- July 22, 2022 at 12:03AM

Reena Varma: India woman who visited her Pakistan home after 75 years

Reena Varma: India woman who visited her Pakistan home after 75 years https://ift.tt/JXDOQjW Reena Varma and her family left their home in 1947, weeks before the India-Pakistan partition. Author -- July 22, 2022 at 04:52AM

Ukraine war: Family given sight back settle into Polish life

Ukraine war: Family given sight back settle into Polish life https://ift.tt/JXDOQjW Five-year-old twins who were blinded by a missile attack update us on life in Poland after surgery. Author -- July 22, 2022 at 04:24AM

Sri Lanka: Forces raid anti-government protest camp

Sri Lanka: Forces raid anti-government protest camp https://ift.tt/JXDOQjW Troops descended on the camp less than a day after Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as president. Author -- July 22, 2022 at 03:11AM

Food crisis: Ukraine grain export deal reached with Russia, says Turkey

Food crisis: Ukraine grain export deal reached with Russia, says Turkey https://ift.tt/JXDOQjW The UN and Turkey finally reach a deal with Russia to let Ukraine ship grain through the Black Sea. Author -- July 22, 2022 at 01:46AM

What next for Italy after fall of Draghi?

What next for Italy after fall of Draghi? https://ift.tt/JXDOQjW Italy is heading for new elections and months of political instability, after its government collapsed. Author -- July 21, 2022 at 11:35PM

Germany scrambles for energy with no faith in Russian gas

Germany scrambles for energy with no faith in Russian gas https://ift.tt/vJeVDGg Moscow has in effect weaponised gas exports, so Germany is having to restart old coal-fired power stations. Author -- July 21, 2022 at 04:18AM

How India can save pilgrimages and fragile Himalayas

How India can save pilgrimages and fragile Himalayas https://ift.tt/vJeVDGg Experts say regulation is essential to protect people's lives as well as the fragile Himalayan region. Author -- July 21, 2022 at 04:46AM

Iraq accuses Turkey of attack that killed nine in Kurdistan

Iraq accuses Turkey of attack that killed nine in Kurdistan https://ift.tt/vJeVDGg Most fatalities in the attack near the two countries' border were Iraqi tourists and some were children. Author -- July 21, 2022 at 04:41AM

Ukraine's First Lady asks US Congress for weapons

Ukraine's First Lady asks US Congress for weapons https://ift.tt/vJeVDGg In a passionate speech, Olena Zelenska asks for more help in fighting the war against Russia. Author -- July 21, 2022 at 03:41AM

Slovak village votes to keep sign honouring fascist leader

Slovak village votes to keep sign honouring fascist leader https://ift.tt/vJeVDGg Only one councillor votes to change the sign, which honours fascist leader Monsignor Jozef Tiso. Author -- July 21, 2022 at 01:11AM

Pen Farthing: Watchdog has no concerns over Afghan animal rescue

Pen Farthing: Watchdog has no concerns over Afghan animal rescue https://ift.tt/vJeVDGg Nowzad's efforts to evacuate animals from Afghanistan were within its remit, the Charity Commission says. Author -- July 20, 2022 at 11:06PM

Extreme weather: What is it and how is it connected to climate change?

Extreme weather: What is it and how is it connected to climate change? https://ift.tt/IN6Tsy1 Heatwaves, wildfires, floods and droughts highlight how extreme weather is linked to climate change. Author -- July 19, 2022 at 07:38PM

Shanghai Covid lockdown: The struggle of blind massage therapists

Shanghai Covid lockdown: The struggle of blind massage therapists https://ift.tt/IN6Tsy1 Blind massage therapists say the lockdown and lack of government support are making life difficult. Author -- July 20, 2022 at 04:06AM

Kyiv apartment residents hope to repair Russian rocket damage

Kyiv apartment residents hope to repair Russian rocket damage https://ift.tt/IN6Tsy1 They are raising funds to repair their block, which was one of the first civilian targets hit by a Russian rocket. Author -- July 20, 2022 at 04:32AM

Sri Lanka presidential elections: Why India matters to the island nation's political future

Sri Lanka presidential elections: Why India matters to the island nation's political future https://ift.tt/IN6Tsy1 How Sri Lankans view India might be changing as the country grapples with political and economic chaos. Author -- July 20, 2022 at 04:15AM

Heatwave: Records fall as extreme heat bakes Western Europe

Heatwave: Records fall as extreme heat bakes Western Europe https://ift.tt/IN6Tsy1 Deadly wildfires have swept the continent, while several countries experience record-high temperatures. Author -- July 20, 2022 at 03:11AM

Italian PM Mario Draghi's decision-time on government fate

Italian PM Mario Draghi's decision-time on government fate https://ift.tt/IN6Tsy1 Italy's government could fall on Wednesday, when Mario Draghi tells the Senate if he is to resign. Author -- July 20, 2022 at 02:10AM

Ukraine war: Russia plans to annex Ukrainian land - US

Ukraine war: Russia plans to annex Ukrainian land - US https://ift.tt/IN6Tsy1 Washington says Russia plans to use the Crimean "playbook" to take over more Ukrainian territory. Author -- July 20, 2022 at 02:41AM

In pictures: Heatwave bakes Western Europe

In pictures: Heatwave bakes Western Europe https://ift.tt/IN6Tsy1 The continent has faced sweltering temperatures that sent heat records tumbling. Author -- July 20, 2022 at 12:15AM

Radical pop art sculptor Claes Oldenburg dies at 93

Radical pop art sculptor Claes Oldenburg dies at 93 https://ift.tt/dqAnh6g The Swedish-born artist famous for making giant works of everyday objects dies in New York City. Author -- July 19, 2022 at 05:10AM

Why did MI5 name Christine Lee as an 'agent of influence'?

Why did MI5 name Christine Lee as an 'agent of influence'? https://ift.tt/dqAnh6g UK security services described Christine Lee as an “agent of influence” working for the Chinese Communist Party. Author -- July 19, 2022 at 05:06AM

Russia's independent TV Rain channel back on air from abroad

Russia's independent TV Rain channel back on air from abroad https://ift.tt/dqAnh6g The channel was forced to close in March over its coverage of the war in Ukraine. Author -- July 19, 2022 at 03:38AM

Spain heatwave: Man narrowly escapes wildfire

Spain heatwave: Man narrowly escapes wildfire https://ift.tt/dqAnh6g Angel Martin Arjona had been digging a trench to stop a fire from reaching Tábara, northwestern Spain. Author -- July 19, 2022 at 03:47AM

Heatwave: Ferocious European heat heads north

Heatwave: Ferocious European heat heads north https://ift.tt/dqAnh6g Several countries are likely to see their hottest ever days as the heatwave moves north. Author -- July 19, 2022 at 02:17AM

Russia hits Google with fine for 'illegal content'

Russia hits Google with fine for 'illegal content' https://ift.tt/dqAnh6g Russian regulator says the content included "fake" reports that discredited Russia's military. Author -- July 18, 2022 at 11:09PM

Sri Lanka crisis is a warning to other Asian nations

Sri Lanka crisis is a warning to other Asian nations https://ift.tt/ZhRxq7a Rising interest rates are making debt repayment costlier, putting Asian emerging markets at risk of default. Author -- July 18, 2022 at 04:59AM

Why Bollywood is struggling to beat pandemic blues

Why Bollywood is struggling to beat pandemic blues https://ift.tt/ZhRxq7a Several big-ticket films in 2022 have failed at the box office, leaving producers confused. Author -- July 18, 2022 at 04:53AM

The hard choices Sri Lankans must make now

The hard choices Sri Lankans must make now https://ift.tt/ZhRxq7a They have chased out their reviled president. Now the country faces some difficult decisions. Author -- July 17, 2022 at 05:32AM

Ukraine war: Zelensky fires security chief and top prosecutor

Ukraine war: Zelensky fires security chief and top prosecutor https://ift.tt/ZhRxq7a The Ukrainian president says there have been cases of treason in the two powerful agencies. Author -- July 18, 2022 at 03:55AM

Ukraine war: The fight to rescue our adopted children

Ukraine war: The fight to rescue our adopted children https://ift.tt/ZhRxq7a A Ukrainian foster family who were separated when Russia invaded spent months trying to reunite. Author -- July 18, 2022 at 04:51AM

British rugby player found dead in Italy hotel

British rugby player found dead in Italy hotel https://ift.tt/ZhRxq7a The former rugby league player is named in Italian media as the Briton found dead in Florence on Saturday. Author -- July 17, 2022 at 08:52PM

German Documenta art fair chief quits in anti-Semitism row

German Documenta art fair chief quits in anti-Semitism row https://ift.tt/ZhRxq7a An Indonesian mural showing anti-Semitic figures caused a scandal at a modern art show in Kassel. Author -- July 17, 2022 at 02:04PM

Ukraine War: The Donbas body collector who has lost count

Ukraine War: The Donbas body collector who has lost count https://ift.tt/mq2iEIT For those on the front line of Russia's war in Ukraine, the personal toll is unbearable. Author -- July 17, 2022 at 04:22AM

Greece aircraft crash: Footage shows cargo plane on fire before hitting ground

Greece aircraft crash: Footage shows cargo plane on fire before hitting ground https://ift.tt/mq2iEIT Greek officials are treating the Antonov-12 plane's cargo as potentially dangerous, reports say. Author -- July 17, 2022 at 05:22AM

How did a captain survive? - The mysterious death of 21 men on a Spanish fishing boat

How did a captain survive? - The mysterious death of 21 men on a Spanish fishing boat https://ift.tt/mq2iEIT Only three people survived, including the captain and his nephew, when a Galician fishing boat sank. Author -- July 17, 2022 at 04:00AM

Russia-Ukraine war: Priest detained for criticising Putin

Russia-Ukraine war: Priest detained for criticising Putin https://ift.tt/mq2iEIT Father Ioann has been held under new laws for criticising the war. Author -- July 17, 2022 at 04:27AM

Assam: The India couple in 'one pizza a month' wedding contract

Assam: The India couple in 'one pizza a month' wedding contract https://ift.tt/mq2iEIT A video of the bride and the groom signing the piece of paper has been viewed 45 million times. Author -- July 17, 2022 at 04:20AM

Ukraine space plant hit and US wants more Saudi oil - round-up

Ukraine space plant hit and US wants more Saudi oil - round-up https://ift.tt/mq2iEIT Russian missiles kill three people in Dnipro, and Joe Biden wants Saudi Arabia to open the oil taps. Author -- July 16, 2022 at 10:48PM

Rugby: Sensational Ireland win New Zealand series

Rugby: Sensational Ireland win New Zealand series https://ift.tt/mq2iEIT Ireland hold off a ferocious All Blacks fightback to claim a sensational, unprecedented 2-1 series win in New Zealand. Author -- July 16, 2022 at 02:45PM

Missile strike on Ukraine space plant in Dnipro kills three

Missile strike on Ukraine space plant in Dnipro kills three https://ift.tt/mq2iEIT Russian cruise missiles hit a space rocket plant in Dnipro and the city of Nikopol is also hit. Author -- July 16, 2022 at 03:06PM

Europe heatwave: Deadly wildfires spread in Mediterranean

Europe heatwave: Deadly wildfires spread in Mediterranean https://ift.tt/mq2iEIT A firefighting pilot dies in Portugal and a big fire spreads near Spain's Costa del Sol. Author -- July 16, 2022 at 12:49PM

Pacific Islands urge unity in face of China ambition

Pacific Islands urge unity in face of China ambition https://ift.tt/c0vMoHm Climate change and the economic fallout of the pandemic are testing ties in the region. Author -- July 16, 2022 at 06:11AM

Afsheen Gul: How a kind Indian doctor saved a Pakistani teen's life

Afsheen Gul: How a kind Indian doctor saved a Pakistani teen's life https://ift.tt/c0vMoHm Afsheen Gul spent years in pain because of her curved neck. An Indian doctor successfully operated on her this year. Author -- July 16, 2022 at 05:26AM

Adam Harry: India transgender pilot's long fight to fly

Adam Harry: India transgender pilot's long fight to fly https://ift.tt/c0vMoHm A young Indian transgender man's fight to become a pilot has hit several roadblocks, he says. Author -- July 16, 2022 at 06:15AM

China heatwave: Shanghai workers swelter in 40C heat

China heatwave: Shanghai workers swelter in 40C heat https://ift.tt/c0vMoHm Shanghai is one of dozens of cities across the country to issue extreme weather warnings. Author -- July 16, 2022 at 04:10AM

Sri Lanka: Is a push for organic behind the country's unrest?

Sri Lanka: Is a push for organic behind the country's unrest? https://ift.tt/c0vMoHm Social-media users are blaming the political crisis on "elitist green policies". What is the truth? Author -- July 16, 2022 at 05:21AM

Why is it so hot (in under 60 seconds)?

Why is it so hot (in under 60 seconds)? https://ift.tt/c0vMoHm A heatwave is sweeping across Europe and scorching temperatures are expected in the UK next week. Author -- July 15, 2022 at 04:08AM

China's economy contracts amid zero-Covid policy

China's economy contracts amid zero-Covid policy https://ift.tt/D5UJbzF The world's second largest economy slowed after lockdowns across a number of cities. Author -- July 15, 2022 at 08:36AM

Satellites give clues about the coming global harvest

Satellites give clues about the coming global harvest https://ift.tt/D5UJbzF With wheat at record high prices, importing countries hoping for increased supply may be disappointed. Author -- July 15, 2022 at 04:59AM

Ukraine politicians face torture in Russian detention

Ukraine politicians face torture in Russian detention https://ift.tt/D5UJbzF Local politicians in occupied regions of Ukraine say they were abducted, beaten and tortured. Author -- July 15, 2022 at 04:17AM

Ukraine round-up: Deadly attack 'act of terrorism' - Zelensky

Ukraine round-up: Deadly attack 'act of terrorism' - Zelensky https://ift.tt/D5UJbzF An attack on a city far from the front line kills more than 20 people, and a Russian mother's anger over her missing son. Author -- July 14, 2022 at 11:46PM

Ivana Trump, Donald Trump's first wife, dies at 73

Ivana Trump, Donald Trump's first wife, dies at 73 https://ift.tt/D5UJbzF The former US president described his ex-wife as a "wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman". Author -- July 15, 2022 at 01:35AM

Ukraine war: Deal in sight to end Ukrainian grain blockade - Turkey

Ukraine war: Deal in sight to end Ukrainian grain blockade - Turkey https://ift.tt/9DHizIl Russia's blockade has seen exports collapse and raised fears of food shortages in developing nations. Author -- July 14, 2022 at 10:30AM

Stop fighting in Ukraine: Russian soldier's mum speaks out

Stop fighting in Ukraine: Russian soldier's mum speaks out https://ift.tt/9DHizIl A mother says there is growing resentment about young Russians from the provinces being sent to Ukraine. Author -- July 14, 2022 at 08:20AM

Ukraine: US crypto investor reported held by separatists

Ukraine: US crypto investor reported held by separatists https://ift.tt/9DHizIl Suedi Murekezi, a US Air Force veteran, is reportedly being held by pro-Russian separatists. Author -- July 14, 2022 at 07:35AM

Ukraine round-up: Claims of forced deportations and grain talks take place

Ukraine round-up: Claims of forced deportations and grain talks take place https://ift.tt/9DHizIl The US accuses Russia of removing civilians and Ukraine breaks off diplomatic ties with North Korea. Author -- July 14, 2022 at 12:52AM

'We hope for the best, son' - War nears Ukraine maternity ward

'We hope for the best, son' - War nears Ukraine maternity ward https://ift.tt/9DHizIl Pokrovsk Perinatal Centre is around 40km (25 miles) from the nearest front line. Author -- July 14, 2022 at 01:14AM

Sri Lanka PM tells military to do whatever necessary to restore order

Sri Lanka PM tells military to do whatever necessary to restore order https://ift.tt/9DHizIl Thousands of protesters stormed Prime Minister and Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office. Author -- July 13, 2022 at 11:58PM

Ukraine grain: Kyiv optimistic on Russia deal to reopen Black Sea

Ukraine grain: Kyiv optimistic on Russia deal to reopen Black Sea https://ift.tt/9DHizIl Tough talks are needed to reopen safe cargo routes for the grain that Russia has trapped in Ukraine. Author -- July 13, 2022 at 02:20PM

Australia probes retail giants Bunnings and Kmart over customer 'faceprints'

Australia probes retail giants Bunnings and Kmart over customer 'faceprints' https://ift.tt/9DHizIl The use of facial recognition technology by two retail giants is unethical, an advocacy group says. Author -- July 13, 2022 at 08:08AM

Tory leadership: What candidates think about Northern Ireland Protocol

Tory leadership: What candidates think about Northern Ireland Protocol https://ift.tt/9DHizIl What do the would-be prime ministers want to do with the Northern Irish part of the Brexit deal? Author -- July 13, 2022 at 04:03AM

Shah Rukh Khan: Why the actor's charm has endured the test of time

Shah Rukh Khan: Why the actor's charm has endured the test of time https://ift.tt/9DHizIl Thirty years after he began his career, the actor remains among the world's biggest film icons. Author -- July 13, 2022 at 06:25AM

Ukraine's rock warrior Slava Vakarchuk: 'We need to be angry.'

Ukraine's rock warrior Slava Vakarchuk: 'We need to be angry.' https://ift.tt/irZMwlg Slava Vakarchuk is the lead singer of Okean Elzy, Ukraine's most popular rock band. Author -- July 13, 2022 at 04:05AM

Ireland's government wins confidence vote

Ireland's government wins confidence vote https://ift.tt/irZMwlg Sinn Féin threatened to bring down the three-party coalition after they lost their majority. Author -- July 13, 2022 at 12:46AM

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa due to resign after protests

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa due to resign after protests https://ift.tt/irZMwlg Gotabaya Rajapaksa has defied calls to leave for months as his country's economic crisis deepened. Author -- July 13, 2022 at 12:13AM

Ukraine war round-up: Kyiv's rocket attack and US says Iran to give Russia drones

Ukraine war round-up: Kyiv's rocket attack and US says Iran to give Russia drones https://ift.tt/irZMwlg Ukraine attacks a Russian-held city with US missiles, while Iran is reportedly giving Moscow drones. Author -- July 12, 2022 at 11:32PM

Henan: Officials pledge to release funds after China bank protest

Henan: Officials pledge to release funds after China bank protest https://ift.tt/irZMwlg Financial regulators in Henan said "advance payments" will be made in batches from this Friday. Author -- July 12, 2022 at 08:17AM

Swiggy identifies 'mystery' horse-rider from viral video

Swiggy identifies 'mystery' horse-rider from viral video https://ift.tt/irZMwlg A viral video had showed an unknown man on a horse carrying the food delivery company's bag. Author -- July 11, 2022 at 12:10PM

Shinzo Abe killing: Hideo Kojima threatens to sue over false posts

Shinzo Abe killing: Hideo Kojima threatens to sue over false posts https://ift.tt/irZMwlg Pictures falsely linking the Metal Gear creator to the killing in Japan were spread online. Author -- July 11, 2022 at 04:22PM

Sri Lanka: Why is the country in an economic crisis?

Sri Lanka: Why is the country in an economic crisis? https://ift.tt/irZMwlg Protesters are occupying the president's official residence after months of instability. Author -- July 11, 2022 at 05:13PM

Ukraine war: Russian military equipment on show in Prague

Ukraine war: Russian military equipment on show in Prague https://ift.tt/Dtea23l The exhibition features a damaged Russian tank, a howitzer and defused rockets and shells. Author -- July 12, 2022 at 03:22AM

Round-up: Afghan commander and Russia gas cut fears

Round-up: Afghan commander and Russia gas cut fears https://ift.tt/Dtea23l A man who fled war in Afghanistan now fights for Ukraine and Europe worries about Russian gas. Author -- July 12, 2022 at 01:12AM

Wildfires break out across parts of Portugal

Wildfires break out across parts of Portugal https://ift.tt/Dtea23l Thousands of firefighters are tackling the blazes, with temperatures expected to rise in the coming days. Author -- July 11, 2022 at 04:16AM

The Afghan refugee commanding Ukrainian troops

The Afghan refugee commanding Ukrainian troops https://ift.tt/Dtea23l Jalal Noory was just a child when he escaped Afghanistan's civil wars following the Soviet invasion. Author -- July 11, 2022 at 04:06AM

Gujarat: The unusual lion sightings on India's beaches

Gujarat: The unusual lion sightings on India's beaches https://ift.tt/Dtea23l Overcrowding and territory wars are causing a gradual change in lion habitats in Gujarat state. Author -- July 11, 2022 at 05:08AM

Pikku-Finlandia: Helsinki's new building held up by trees

Pikku-Finlandia: Helsinki's new building held up by trees https://ift.tt/w9rCBpV Helsinki's Pikku-Finlandia is a reusable wooden building with load-bearing tree trunks and branches. Author -- July 11, 2022 at 04:07AM

Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios to win Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios to win Wimbledon title https://ift.tt/w9rCBpV Novak Djokovic underlines his recent dominance at Wimbledon with a composed fightback against Nick Kyrgios to win a fourth straight title. Author -- July 10, 2022 at 09:35PM

Sri Lanka: Protesters 'will occupy palace until leaders go'

Sri Lanka: Protesters 'will occupy palace until leaders go' https://ift.tt/w9rCBpV Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa promised to resign in a few days, but protesters are sceptical. Author -- July 10, 2022 at 05:29PM

Sri Lanka crisis: Demonstrators take over presidential residence

Sri Lanka crisis: Demonstrators take over presidential residence https://ift.tt/w9rCBpV Demonstrators take over the president's residence in Colombo, and set the PM's house on fire. Author -- July 09, 2022 at 04:09PM

Russian rockets kill 15 in Chasiv Yar housing block, Ukraine says

Russian rockets kill 15 in Chasiv Yar housing block, Ukraine says https://ift.tt/w9rCBpV Many are also feared to be trapped in the rubble of the apartment block in eastern Ukraine. Author -- July 10, 2022 at 03:45PM

RAF fighter jets deploy to Sweden and Finland training exercises

RAF fighter jets deploy to Sweden and Finland training exercises https://ift.tt/w9rCBpV Six fighters, including two of the latest F-35s, fly to the prospective Nato members for joint exercises. Author -- July 10, 2022 at 04:56AM

Tamil Nadu: The Indian man who makes art from sunlight

Tamil Nadu: The Indian man who makes art from sunlight https://ift.tt/w9rCBpV The artist has thousands of followers on Instagram who love his unique work. Author -- July 10, 2022 at 04:06AM

Ukraine war: A welcome on two wheels for refugee children

Ukraine war: A welcome on two wheels for refugee children https://ift.tt/w9rCBpV Around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled to Denmark, where a nationwide scheme is offering a unique, two-wheeled welcome. Author -- July 10, 2022 at 04:08AM

Ireland claim historic rugby win over New Zealand

Ireland claim historic rugby win over New Zealand https://ift.tt/fBYZhrD Ireland emerge victorious from a chaotic game to claim their first win over the All Blacks in New Zealand and level their three-match series. Author -- July 09, 2022 at 02:44PM

Sri Lanka: Protesters storm President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence

Sri Lanka: Protesters storm President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence https://ift.tt/fBYZhrD Thousands of protesters are demanding President Rajapaksa quit over the country's economic crisis. Author -- July 09, 2022 at 01:19PM

Russia's McDonald's replacement runs low on fries

Russia's McDonald's replacement runs low on fries https://ift.tt/fBYZhrD Some outlets of the new "Tasty and that's it" chain stop serving fries due to a potato shortage. Author -- July 09, 2022 at 09:45AM

Americans in the crosshairs of China's spy game

Americans in the crosshairs of China's spy game https://ift.tt/fBYZhrD As the West warns of stepped-up spying efforts by China, Americans find themselves in Beijing's sights. Author -- July 09, 2022 at 04:47AM

Italians wait for rain where longest river runs dry

Italians wait for rain where longest river runs dry https://ift.tt/fBYZhrD Farmers in the north fear for the future as the River Po runs dry in the worst drought in 70 years. Author -- July 09, 2022 at 04:17AM

Haryana: The 105-year-old 'Bolt granny' breaking running records in India

Haryana: The 105-year-old 'Bolt granny' breaking running records in India https://ift.tt/fBYZhrD Rambai, who has won over a dozen medals in running competitions, is an inspiration to younger generations. Author -- July 09, 2022 at 04:11AM

Verdict expected in Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini's fraud and embezzlement trial

Verdict expected in Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini's fraud and embezzlement trial https://ift.tt/svBdeP9 A verdict in the fraud trial of former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and vice president Michel Platini is expected on Friday. Author -- July 07, 2022 at 11:33PM

The US army base training Ukrainian fighters

The US army base training Ukrainian fighters https://ift.tt/svBdeP9 American style training at Fort Leavenworth stands in contrast to Soviet-style military education. Author -- July 08, 2022 at 04:22AM

Shinzo Abe: Japan ex-PM injured after reported gunshot attack

Shinzo Abe: Japan ex-PM injured after reported gunshot attack https://ift.tt/svBdeP9 Shinzo Abe collapsed halfway during his speech, and appeared to be bleeding, media reports say. Author -- July 08, 2022 at 10:11AM

Covid vaccine: India reduces gap between second jab and booster dose

Covid vaccine: India reduces gap between second jab and booster dose https://ift.tt/svBdeP9 The gap between the second and third doses of the Covid vaccine has been reduced to six months. Author -- July 07, 2022 at 10:39AM

Zero Covid holds danger for China's Xi

Zero Covid holds danger for China's Xi https://ift.tt/svBdeP9 The president is seeking a historic third term amid an economic slump and growing fatigue over Covid. Author -- July 08, 2022 at 04:13AM

Sri Lanka crisis: Daily heartbreak of life in a country gone bankrupt

Sri Lanka crisis: Daily heartbreak of life in a country gone bankrupt https://ift.tt/svBdeP9 Living in Sri Lanka is a daily battle and people are broken after months of crisis, writes Andrew Fidel Fernando. Author -- July 08, 2022 at 04:15AM

Kiteboarders take to sky in southern Spain

Kiteboarders take to sky in southern Spain https://ift.tt/svBdeP9 The contenders battle it out in an annual world championship event. Author -- July 08, 2022 at 02:56AM

Ukraine round-up: Putin dares West as Zelensky pays tribute to Johnson

Ukraine round-up: Putin dares West as Zelensky pays tribute to Johnson https://ift.tt/svBdeP9 Russian forces push into the eastern Donetsk where one civilian died on Thursday after a missile strike. Author -- July 08, 2022 at 12:37AM

Paradise reopened - Bali hopes for tourists to return

Paradise reopened - Bali hopes for tourists to return https://ift.tt/6CeYAoB The Indonesian island wants holidaymakers to come back as it reopens after two years. Author -- July 07, 2022 at 04:01AM

Former cameraman Peter Jouvenal speaks following release

Former cameraman Peter Jouvenal speaks following release https://ift.tt/6CeYAoB Former cameraman Peter Jouvenal was held by the Taliban for six months. Author -- July 06, 2022 at 09:05PM

Boris Johnson met Russian oligarch Lebedev without aides

Boris Johnson met Russian oligarch Lebedev without aides https://ift.tt/6CeYAoB The prime minister admits he met Alexander Lebedev, an ex-KGB agent, without officials present. Author -- July 06, 2022 at 11:05PM

Mumbai: Heavy rains bring life to standstill in Indian city

Mumbai: Heavy rains bring life to standstill in Indian city https://ift.tt/5rn3EqM The weather department has predicted heavy rains over the next five days for India's financial capital. Author -- July 06, 2022 at 09:44AM

Fukushima fishermen worried about nuclear water release plan

Fukushima fishermen worried about nuclear water release plan https://ift.tt/5rn3EqM Officials plan to release treated waste water from the Fukushima plant 11 years after the nuclear disaster. Author -- July 06, 2022 at 06:55AM

Twitter mounts legal challenge against India orders

Twitter mounts legal challenge against India orders https://ift.tt/5rn3EqM Twitter has petitioned a court challenging "several" orders to take down content on its platform. Author -- July 06, 2022 at 05:57AM

Sidhu Moose Wala: The unsettling legacy of the rapper's protest music

Sidhu Moose Wala: The unsettling legacy of the rapper's protest music https://ift.tt/5rn3EqM It has been more than a month since the rapper was shot dead. But he is still making headlines. Author -- July 06, 2022 at 05:28AM

Ukraine war: The Russian woman rescued from a Kyiv bomb site

Ukraine war: The Russian woman rescued from a Kyiv bomb site https://ift.tt/5rn3EqM Russian-born Ekaterina Volkova was injured in an air strike on her apartment that killed her Ukrainian husband. Author -- July 06, 2022 at 04:36AM

Ukraine round-up: 'Massive' shelling and playing dead to survive

Ukraine round-up: 'Massive' shelling and playing dead to survive https://ift.tt/5rn3EqM Russian artillery pounds Slovyansk in eastern Ukraine and surviving Russian brutality in Bucha. Author -- July 06, 2022 at 12:47AM

Xiao Jianhua: Canadian officials barred from tycoon's China trial

Xiao Jianhua: Canadian officials barred from tycoon's China trial https://ift.tt/AB9Tz67 The trial is taking place five years after Xiao Jianhua vanished from a Hong Kong luxury hotel. Author -- July 05, 2022 at 12:08PM

Chinese property developers accept farm produce for homes

Chinese property developers accept farm produce for homes https://ift.tt/AB9Tz67 China's once-booming property market has been hit hard by the country's zero-Covid policies. Author -- July 05, 2022 at 11:10AM

Drought emergency declared in northern Italy

Drought emergency declared in northern Italy https://ift.tt/AB9Tz67 The drought is threatening more then 30% of Italy's farm produce, an agricultural union warns. Author -- July 05, 2022 at 09:24AM

Sri Lanka: 'I can’t afford milk for my babies'

Sri Lanka: 'I can’t afford milk for my babies' https://ift.tt/AB9Tz67 As fuel, food and medicines run out, Sri Lanka is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, the UN warns. Author -- July 05, 2022 at 05:31AM

Australia floods: 50,000 on evacuation alert after deluge hits Sydney

Australia floods: 50,000 on evacuation alert after deluge hits Sydney https://ift.tt/AB9Tz67 Roads have been cut, houses are underwater and thousands have been left without power. Author -- July 05, 2022 at 07:42AM

Avabai Wadia: The lawyer who became India’s family planning pioneer

Avabai Wadia: The lawyer who became India’s family planning pioneer https://ift.tt/AB9Tz67 Avabai Wadia played a major role in India becoming the first country to officially promote family planning. Author -- July 05, 2022 at 05:32AM

Australia's devastating floods spur new warning systems

Australia's devastating floods spur new warning systems https://ift.tt/AB9Tz67 Better data and real-time software is allowing companies to improve the precision of flood warnings. Author -- July 05, 2022 at 04:06AM

Bihar: Their son vanished - then an imposter took over for 41 years

Bihar: Their son vanished - then an imposter took over for 41 years https://ift.tt/dHS4Peh An Indian man, pretending to be a missing son, deceived the boy's family for over four decades. Author -- July 04, 2022 at 04:17AM

Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas both fined over conduct

Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas both fined over conduct https://ift.tt/dHS4Peh Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas are fined for their conduct during their fiery third-round match at Wimbledon. Author -- July 04, 2022 at 02:04AM

Michael Longley wins European poetry prize

Michael Longley wins European poetry prize https://ift.tt/dHS4Peh The Belfast-born poet will accept the Feltrinelli Poetry Prize at a ceremony in November. Author -- July 04, 2022 at 01:39AM

Round-up: Russia takes Lysychansk and border city hit

Round-up: Russia takes Lysychansk and border city hit https://ift.tt/dHS4Peh After weeks of heavy fighting Ukraine withdrew from Lysychansk - the latest eastern city to fall. Author -- July 04, 2022 at 01:20AM

Turkey detains Russian-flagged grain ship from Ukraine

Turkey detains Russian-flagged grain ship from Ukraine https://ift.tt/dHS4Peh Ship tracking reveals the route of a grain shipment from Russian-controlled Ukraine. Author -- July 04, 2022 at 12:03AM

Ukraine: Cardiff photojournalist shares photos of war

Ukraine: Cardiff photojournalist shares photos of war https://ift.tt/dHS4Peh Cardiff journalist Jess Daly has been documenting the war in Ukraine from the Donbas region. Author -- July 03, 2022 at 09:21PM

Copenhagen shooting: Panic as people flee gunfire inside shopping centre

Copenhagen shooting: Panic as people flee gunfire inside shopping centre https://ift.tt/dHS4Peh Several people have been killed in a shooting at a shopping centre in the Danish capital, police say. Author -- July 04, 2022 at 02:14AM

Russian scientist Kolker held in spy probe dies of cancer

Russian scientist Kolker held in spy probe dies of cancer https://ift.tt/dHS4Peh FSB officers had flown terminally ill Dmitry Kolker, a top quantum physicist, to a Moscow jail. Author -- July 04, 2022 at 01:21AM

War in Ukraine: Can we say how many people have died?

War in Ukraine: Can we say how many people have died? https://ift.tt/NspoWM5 Russia and Ukraine have different claims of how many people have died in the conflict. The BBC explores the data. Author -- July 01, 2022 at 03:15PM

How much of our plastic 'recycling' is actually recycled?

How much of our plastic 'recycling' is actually recycled? https://ift.tt/NspoWM5 About 11 million tonnes of plastic waste flows into the ocean each year, the UN says. Author -- July 03, 2022 at 04:09AM

England v India: Jasprit Bumrah stars with all-round display at Edgbaston

England v India: Jasprit Bumrah stars with all-round display at Edgbaston https://ift.tt/NspoWM5 Jasprit Bumrah's incredible all-round display puts England under huge pressure on the second day of the fifth Test against India at Edgbaston. Author -- July 02, 2022 at 11:39PM

Russia dredges up landing ship hit by Ukraine missile fire

Russia dredges up landing ship hit by Ukraine missile fire https://ift.tt/NspoWM5 The Russian troop ship Saratov sank in a Black Sea port after a Ukrainian missile strike. Author -- July 02, 2022 at 11:51PM

Lysychansk: Heavy fighting rages in Ukraine-held eastern city

Lysychansk: Heavy fighting rages in Ukraine-held eastern city https://ift.tt/NspoWM5 Ukrainian forces say they are being pounded by Russian heavy artillery as they battle to keep the city. Author -- July 02, 2022 at 08:32PM

Two more captured Britons charged by pro-Russian rebels, say reports

Two more captured Britons charged by pro-Russian rebels, say reports https://ift.tt/NspoWM5 Andrew Hill and aid worker Dylan Healy are understood to be under investigation as mercenaries. Author -- July 02, 2022 at 03:16PM

Unique terror trial that changed France

Unique terror trial that changed France https://ift.tt/fqRLJlo More than 400 survivors and relatives gave evidence in the unprecedented trial that ended this week. Author -- July 02, 2022 at 05:27AM

India farm law: Seven months after repeal, farmers are ready for new protests

India farm law: Seven months after repeal, farmers are ready for new protests https://ift.tt/fqRLJlo Seven months after the government repealed the farm laws, farmers say demands not fulfilled yet. Author -- July 02, 2022 at 05:13AM

Ukraine demands the seizure of Russian-flagged grain ship off Turkey

Ukraine demands the seizure of Russian-flagged grain ship off Turkey https://ift.tt/fqRLJlo Ship tracking reveals the route of a grain shipment from Russian-controlled Ukraine. Author -- July 01, 2022 at 08:52PM

Vera Pauw: Republic of Ireland boss reveals rape and assault in Dutch football

Vera Pauw: Republic of Ireland boss reveals rape and assault in Dutch football https://ift.tt/fqRLJlo Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw says she was raped and sexually assaulted by three different men in Dutch football. Author -- July 02, 2022 at 02:33AM

Ukraine round-up: Elite Russian regiment fights for support and the war for borsch

Ukraine round-up: Elite Russian regiment fights for support and the war for borsch https://ift.tt/fqRLJlo Support for Russia's elite fighting force looks less certain as the regiment reappears in Ukraine. Author -- July 02, 2022 at 12:52AM

Same-sex couples legally marry in Switzerland

Same-sex couples legally marry in Switzerland https://ift.tt/fqRLJlo Couples tie the knot nine months after the country voted for marriage for all. Author -- July 01, 2022 at 10:51PM