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Jock Zonfrillo: MasterChef Australia host dies suddenly, aged 46 https://ift.tt/dQjTYNa The Scottish-born chef and presenter died suddenly, aged 46, on Sunday. Author -- May 01, 2023 at 09:58AM

Pope Francis urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants https://ift.tt/dQjTYNa The pontiff addressed up to 100,000 people, including Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban. Author -- May 01, 2023 at 03:59AM

Bulgari store in Paris robbed in broad daylight https://ift.tt/dQjTYNa Video shows suspects making a getaway on motorbikes from the city's flagship Bulgari store. Author -- May 01, 2023 at 03:04AM

Climate change: How it's endangering Australian wine https://ift.tt/dQjTYNa Australia is already home to some of the hottest and driest wine regions on the planet. Author -- April 30, 2023 at 08:29PM

Napoli 1-1 Salernitana: Hosts forced to wait for first Serie A title in 33 years after draw https://ift.tt/dQjTYNa Napoli are forced to wait for their first Serie A title in 33 years after a 1-1 draw with Salernitana at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Author -- April 30, 2023 at 08:38PM

Ludhiana gas: Mystery leak kills 11 in Indian city https://ift.tt/qrKXlMO Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city. Author -- April 30, 2023 at 03:18PM

Ukraine war: Video shows huge flames rising from Crimea oil tank https://ift.tt/qrKXlMO Thick, dark smoke fills the sky above the depot after it was reportedly hit by a drone. Author -- April 29, 2023 at 09:15PM

Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant https://ift.tt/qrKXlMO Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital. Author -- April 29, 2023 at 05:14PM

Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone https://ift.tt/l0BfkA1 Flames engulf the facility in Russian-held Sevastopol, a day after a wave of strikes across Ukraine. Author -- April 29, 2023 at 01:50PM

North Korea warns of serious danger over US-South Korea deterrence deal https://ift.tt/l0BfkA1 Kim Jong-un's sister says the pact to counter Pyongyang's nuclear threat will lead to a "more serious danger". Author -- April 29, 2023 at 10:32AM

Principal forced to resign over Michelangelo's David visits sculpture https://ift.tt/l0BfkA1 "It's beautiful," said the educator, who was forced to resign after students were shown the masterpiece. Author -- April 29, 2023 at 04:30AM

Parkinson's disease: The patients finding joy through dance in India https://ift.tt/l0BfkA1 A teacher in Maharashtra state is encouraging Parkinson's patients to discover the delights of dancing. Author -- April 29, 2023 at 04:34AM

Eva Green: Actress wins High Court dispute over $1m film fee https://ift.tt/l0BfkA1 The French star claimed she was owed her fee for a sci-fi film that never got made. Author -- April 28, 2023 at 03:26PM

Sudan crisis: Turkish evacuation plane fired on https://ift.tt/l0BfkA1 Paramilitary fighters deny involvement, saying they are committed to the extended truce. Author -- April 28, 2023 at 02:20PM

Wrestlers' protest: India Supreme Court to hear plea against wrestling chief https://ift.tt/w6a3gyP Top Indian wrestlers have been protesting against alleged sexual harassment by their federation chief. Author -- April 28, 2023 at 01:02PM

Several Ukrainian cities hit by Russian missiles https://ift.tt/w6a3gyP A woman and a child of three are reported killed as Kyiv and other cities come under attack. Author -- April 28, 2023 at 08:51AM

Ukraine war looms over Pope Francis's trip to Hungary https://ift.tt/w6a3gyP The Pope disagrees with Hungary's stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its refugee policies. Author -- April 28, 2023 at 05:38AM

Thailand’s crawling queen and coronation rites from around the world https://ift.tt/w6a3gyP Discover how the world’s few remaining monarchies crown their kings and queens. Author -- April 28, 2023 at 02:19AM

Pope Francis gives women historic right to vote at meeting https://ift.tt/5UzbcLj The move is being hailed as a "significant crack in the stained glass ceiling" of the Church. Author -- April 27, 2023 at 05:27AM

Eurovision 2023: King Charles and Camilla unveil song contest stage in Liverpool https://ift.tt/5UzbcLj The royal couple have been visiting Liverpool as the city prepares to host Eurovision in May. Author -- April 27, 2023 at 02:26AM

Biden and South Korea's Yoon sign new agreement on nuclear weapons https://ift.tt/5UzbcLj The deal is an attempt to show support for South Korea amid concerns about North Korean nuclear threats. Author -- April 27, 2023 at 01:18AM

Sudan crisis: UK accused of delaying German evacuation efforts https://ift.tt/5UzbcLj German politicians tell the BBC that British actions in Sudan hampered efforts of other countries. Author -- April 26, 2023 at 11:59PM

Ukraine war: Sniper kills fixer and wounds Italian reporter in Ukraine https://ift.tt/5UzbcLj Bogdan Bitik was killed and Corrado Zunino hit by suspected Russian fire in the Kherson region. Author -- April 26, 2023 at 11:36PM

Der Spiegel: India anger over 'racist' German magazine cartoon on population https://ift.tt/5UzbcLj A cartoon by Der Spiegel on India overtaking China as the most populous nation has sparked sharp reactions. Author -- April 26, 2023 at 10:55AM

China to prosecute Taiwan activist for 'secession' https://ift.tt/K52RFcN It is the latest move against Taiwan-linked individuals on mainland Chinese soil. Author -- April 25, 2023 at 12:55PM

LionLink: North Sea power line to connect wind farms to UK https://ift.tt/K52RFcN The electricity line between the UK and Netherlands could provide green power to 1.8 million UK homes. Author -- April 24, 2023 at 07:11PM

Widow of Wakefield soldier killed in Cyprus crash seeks new inquest https://ift.tt/K52RFcN Anthony Oxley died when he was hit by a car driven by a US serviceman at RAF Akrotiri in June 2016. Author -- April 25, 2023 at 10:08AM

Netflix to invest $2.5bn in new South Korea films and TV shows https://ift.tt/K52RFcN The firm's co-CEO said the money will be spent on making TV shows and movies in the Asian country. Author -- April 25, 2023 at 09:00AM

WFI: India sports ministry admits to lapses as wrestlers continue protest https://ift.tt/K52RFcN Wrestling Federation of India is under scrutiny after sexual harassment allegations against its chief. Author -- April 25, 2023 at 11:05AM

Tangaraju Suppiah: Singapore to execute man over cannabis charge https://ift.tt/K52RFcN Activists including Richard Branson say Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted on weak and controversial evidence. Author -- April 25, 2023 at 11:13AM

China disowns ambassador's remarks questioning Ukrainian independence https://ift.tt/O4xRDr0 China's ambassador to Paris Lu Shaye has questioned the sovereignty of countries of the former Soviet Union. Author -- April 24, 2023 at 04:56PM

China disowns ambassador's remarks questioning Ukrainian independence https://ift.tt/O4xRDr0 China's ambassador to Paris Lu Shaye has questioned the sovereignty of countries of the former Soviet Union. Author -- April 24, 2023 at 04:56PM

Second cheetah brought to India from Africa dies https://ift.tt/O4xRDr0 Two of the 20 big cats brought to India since last year are now dead. Author -- April 24, 2023 at 10:06AM

Primo de Rivera: Spain to exhume fascist Falange leader https://ift.tt/O4xRDr0 The remains of the fascist leader who inspired General Franco will be removed from a giant mausoleum. Author -- April 24, 2023 at 09:48AM

Australian defence review plots pivot from armour to missiles https://ift.tt/O4xRDr0 Long-range firepower must be urgently upgraded, the country's biggest defence review in decades says. Author -- April 24, 2023 at 08:44AM

Nikolai Peskov: Putin spokesman's son 'joined Wagner in Ukraine' https://ift.tt/O4xRDr0 A top member of Russia's elite says he spent nearly six months with troops fighting Ukraine's army. Author -- April 24, 2023 at 06:57AM

Amritpal Singh: Sikh separatist arrested after weeks on the run https://ift.tt/ejLn6cp Indian police have arrested self-styled Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who was accused of attempted murder. Author -- April 23, 2023 at 08:25AM

Michael Schumacher: Magazine editor sacked over AI-generated 'interview' with seven-time F1 champion https://ift.tt/ejLn6cp The editor of a German magazine that published an artificial intelligence-generated 'interview' with Michael Schumacher has been sacked. Author -- April 23, 2023 at 03:58AM

Ukraine war: Russian artists back Putin or face censorship https://ift.tt/ejLn6cp Russian musicians and artists face a choice: support Putin and the war, or lose the spotlight. Author -- April 23, 2023 at 04:15AM

Bihar Sharif: The 113-year-old India library torched in a riot https://ift.tt/ejLn6cp The madrassa library, which contained priceless manuscripts, was recently burnt down by a mob of rioters. Author -- April 23, 2023 at 04:26AM

Flambé fire kills two in Madrid restaurant https://ift.tt/ejLn6cp Another ten people are injured after plastic plants caught fire as a waiter flambéed a dish. Author -- April 22, 2023 at 09:24PM

Russia's Belgorod sees mass evacuations over undetonated bomb https://ift.tt/ejLn6cp An undetonated bomb was found in Belgorod, where a jet accidentally dropped another bomb days earlier. Author -- April 22, 2023 at 07:21PM

The apps making Indian monuments more accessible https://ift.tt/4ZrYh7L A host of audio apps are making learning about India's history and culture more enjoyable. Author -- April 22, 2023 at 04:50AM

Nuclear weapons: Why South Koreans want the bomb https://ift.tt/4ZrYh7L Support for building nuclear weapons is growing in the country as tensions with the North rise. Author -- April 22, 2023 at 04:54AM

Ukraine war: Bakhmut defender remembered by comrades https://ift.tt/4ZrYh7L Pavel Kuzin single-handedly manned a machine gun in Bakhmut so his comrades could be evacuated. Author -- April 22, 2023 at 04:38AM

Vladimir Kara-Murza: Family's heartbreak at Putin critic's jail term https://ift.tt/4ZrYh7L Vladimir Kara-Murza's wife Evgenia does not know if she or their children will see him again. Author -- April 22, 2023 at 02:10AM

Ukraine in Nato: Orban casts doubt on long-term membership plan https://ift.tt/4ZrYh7L "What?!" says Hungary's prime minister, in response to long-term plans to admit Ukraine. Author -- April 21, 2023 at 08:41PM

Inside a homemade cocaine-smuggling submarine https://ift.tt/4ZrYh7L The BBC is given access to the "narco-sub" known to have brought cocaine from South America to Europe. Author -- April 21, 2023 at 03:06PM

Cocaine smuggling submarine reveals Europe's drug crisis https://ift.tt/Gjxa1Qr The carbon fibre vessel took three men and $150m of drugs from the Amazon rainforest to Spain. Author -- April 21, 2023 at 04:19AM

Indian history debate after Mughals chapter dropped https://ift.tt/Gjxa1Qr A chapter on the workings of Mughal courts has been deleted from high school textbooks Author -- April 21, 2023 at 03:49AM

China: Dalai Lama furore reignites Tibet 'slave' controversy https://ift.tt/Gjxa1Qr Amid criticism over the Buddhist leader's kissing video, posts on Tibet's disputed history have gone viral. Author -- April 21, 2023 at 02:46AM

Sevilla 3-0 Manchester United (Agg: 5-2): Dreadful Red Devils dumped out of Europa League https://ift.tt/Gjxa1Qr Manchester United produce a dreadful display as they are eliminated from the Europa League following a 2-0 second-leg loss away to Sevilla. Author -- April 21, 2023 at 02:31AM

Russian lawyer for jailed opposition activist Kara-Murza flees https://ift.tt/Gjxa1Qr Vadim Prokhorov says he left before the end of his client's trial after a warning from a prosecutor. Author -- April 20, 2023 at 11:02PM

Rahul Gandhi: India court dismisses Congress leader's appeal against conviction https://ift.tt/Gjxa1Qr Rahul Gandhi, who remains disqualified as a lawmaker, will challenge the decision in a higher court. Author -- April 20, 2023 at 12:03PM

Ukrainian vodka producers toast a rise in global sales https://ift.tt/QthsuU2 With Russian vodkas no longer on shelves around the world, Ukrainian brands have filled the gap. Author -- April 20, 2023 at 05:47AM

Nasa says flash over Kyiv was not its satellite https://ift.tt/QthsuU2 There is widespread speculation over a flash that lit up the skies over the Ukrainian capital. Author -- April 20, 2023 at 04:31AM

New York woman sentenced for cheesecake murder plot https://ift.tt/QthsuU2 Viktoria Nasyrova lashes out at the judge as she is jailed for the "diabolical" identity theft plot. Author -- April 20, 2023 at 04:06AM

Moonbin: K-pop star dies at age of 25 https://ift.tt/QthsuU2 Local media report the star was found unresponsive in his apartment in Gangnam, Seoul. Author -- April 20, 2023 at 04:06AM

India population: The job crisis driving millions to big cities https://ift.tt/QthsuU2 Indians are migrating to big cities in search of a better life - but are there enough jobs for them? Author -- April 20, 2023 at 02:43AM

Beijing: Twelve held after Beijing hospital fire kills 29 https://ift.tt/QthsuU2 The director and deputy director of the hospital are among those being questioned by police. Author -- April 19, 2023 at 12:21PM

Missing people: 'Life is put on hold' for Irish families https://ift.tt/QthsuU2 Behind the statistics of missing people are the stories of the families left behind. Author -- April 18, 2023 at 08:18PM

Biodiversity targets may be slipping out of reach - study https://ift.tt/QthsuU2 Ambitious targets to halt the decline in nature may already be slipping out of reach, research suggests. Author -- April 19, 2023 at 04:39AM

Russia-linked hackers a threat to UK infrastructure, warns minister https://ift.tt/QthsuU2 Officials are urging organisations to "act now" to defend themselves against the cyber threat. Author -- April 19, 2023 at 09:00AM

Ukraine's Eurovision 2023 act Tvorchi have war on their mind https://ift.tt/yrhcwlb Nigerian-Ukrainian duo Tvorchi met in a chance encounter on the street. Now they're coming to the UK. Author -- April 19, 2023 at 04:27AM

Pakistan: Lorries crushed and buried in deadly landslide https://ift.tt/yrhcwlb At least two people have died after dozens of vehicles were engulfed waiting to travel to Afghanistan. Author -- April 19, 2023 at 01:27AM

Chinese man mistaken for hare dies after being shot https://ift.tt/yrhcwlb Wang Moujin fell into a ditch and drowned after being shot with an air gun, say Chinese police. Author -- April 18, 2023 at 02:20PM

FBI makes arrests over alleged secret Chinese 'police stations' in New York https://ift.tt/dRcIl1w China has previously denied running secret police stations overseas, calling them "service centres". Author -- April 18, 2023 at 03:08AM

Afghanistan women's cricket team: In limbo and in exile in Australia https://ift.tt/dRcIl1w Afghanistan's women cricketers have escaped danger, but found only a sporting limbo in exile from their homeland. Author -- April 18, 2023 at 04:01AM

Zomato: When a biryani flies hundreds of miles to reach Indians https://ift.tt/dRcIl1w Food delivery firm Zomato is flying biryani across cities and delivering it to the doorstep of Indians. Author -- April 18, 2023 at 02:04AM

Big Brother Spain: Contestant gets jail time for sexual assault https://ift.tt/dRcIl1w José María López assaulted a woman on the TV show in 2017 after an alcohol-fuelled party. Author -- April 18, 2023 at 12:06AM

Air France and Airbus cleared over 2009 Rio-Paris crash https://ift.tt/dRcIl1w The firms are acquitted of involuntary manslaughter over the crash which killed 228 people. Author -- April 17, 2023 at 06:20PM

Vladimir Kara-Murza: Russian opposition figure jailed for 25 years https://ift.tt/dRcIl1w The former journalist denies the charges against him, which are linked to his anti-war comments. Author -- April 17, 2023 at 01:46PM

Papua: At least one killed in hunt for kidnapped NZ pilot Philip Mehrtens https://ift.tt/dRcIl1w At least one Indonesian soldier has been killed while trying to find kidnapped pilot Philip Mehrtens. Author -- April 17, 2023 at 09:38AM

Maharashtra: Eleven die of heatstroke at Indian award event https://ift.tt/dRcIl1w The government-sponsored event was held in India's Maharashtra state in an open ground. Author -- April 17, 2023 at 11:18AM

Eurovision 2023: Stars of this year's song contest perform at final pre-party https://ift.tt/dRcIl1w 'We don't want this to end,' singers tell the BBC as they perform for fans ahead of May's finale. Author -- April 17, 2023 at 04:49AM

'We wish we could go back': Life in a war-torn Myanmar https://ift.tt/tWCXkSK The BBC visits Myanmar, where two years after the coup, fear and quiet defiance are everywhere. Author -- April 17, 2023 at 03:49AM

EU rejects Ukraine grain bans by Poland and Hungary https://ift.tt/tWCXkSK The two countries say the measures are necessary to protect their farming sectors from cheap imports. Author -- April 16, 2023 at 06:44PM

Lazio captain in hospital after car hits tram https://ift.tt/tWCXkSK Lazio captain Ciro Immobile is being treated for back and rib injuries after his car was involved in an accident with a tram in Rome. Author -- April 16, 2023 at 05:14PM

Australia climate protest: Rising Tide activists shovel coal off train https://ift.tt/tWCXkSK Some 50 protesters are arrested after halting cargo bound for the country's top coal export terminal. Author -- April 16, 2023 at 05:07PM

Germans split as last three nuclear power stations go off grid https://ift.tt/tWCXkSK More than 60 years of nuclear power comes to an end, but many Germans are unhappy. Author -- April 16, 2023 at 03:48PM

Fumio Kishida vows G7 security boost after smoke bomb https://ift.tt/tWCXkSK Fumio Kishida said Japan must "maximise" security for G7 officials after an object was thrown at him. Author -- April 16, 2023 at 09:49AM

The fishy business of a Chinese factory in The Gambia https://ift.tt/tWCXkSK Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their shores. Author -- April 16, 2023 at 06:00AM

Atiq Ahmed: Former Indian politician and brother shot dead live on TV https://ift.tt/tWCXkSK Atiq Ahmed, a former politician convicted in a kidnapping case, was shot while under police escort. Author -- April 16, 2023 at 05:46AM

Why Putin cares about Russia's athletes competing abroad https://ift.tt/tWCXkSK A row is raging over Russians competing in the Olympics and Wimbledon. Why does Russia care so much? Author -- April 16, 2023 at 05:03AM

Japan: Kishida smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PM Abe https://ift.tt/dvoVKrG The incident comes as a shock, occurring only nine months after Shinzo Abe's murder. Author -- April 15, 2023 at 04:15PM

Australian man charged with espionage https://ift.tt/dvoVKrG An IT specialist is accused of accepting money in exchange for sharing national security information. Author -- April 15, 2023 at 03:51PM

Japan PM Fumio Kishida evacuated after what appears to be smoke bomb thrown https://ift.tt/dvoVKrG Prime Minister Fumio Kishida leaves the scene unharmed after what appears to be a smoke bomb is thrown. Author -- April 15, 2023 at 09:57AM

Coachella 2023: South Asian artists and fans take over festival https://ift.tt/dvoVKrG India's Diljit Singh Dosanjh and Pakistan's Ali Sethi are among South Asian acts performing. Author -- April 15, 2023 at 05:17AM

Ukraine war: In Kyiv, top officials shrug off US documents leak https://ift.tt/dvoVKrG Officials in Kyiv tell the BBC recent leaks of US intelligence didn't reveal any important information. Author -- April 15, 2023 at 05:21AM

Bikes on fire in Paris after Macron's pension reforms pass court hurdle https://ift.tt/dvoVKrG The BBC's Joe Inwood speaks to people in Paris protesting against the raise in state pension age. Author -- April 15, 2023 at 04:24AM

The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan dies aged 46 https://ift.tt/DNIZavj The Irish rock band said Sheehan died in hospital after a brief illness on Friday. Author -- April 15, 2023 at 12:47AM

China makes peace while baring its teeth https://ift.tt/DNIZavj As Beijing tries to play peacemaker, its actions over Taiwan threaten to undercut its goals. Author -- April 14, 2023 at 01:54AM

Dalai Lama defended over tongue-sucking remark https://ift.tt/DNIZavj The head of Tibet's government-in-exile defends the spiritual leader's "suck my tongue" request to a boy. Author -- April 14, 2023 at 09:52AM

North Korea says it tested "most powerful" missile to date https://ift.tt/DNIZavj It says the new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile will improve its nuclear counterattack capability. Author -- April 14, 2023 at 08:08AM

WTA returns to China after boycott over Peng Shuai https://ift.tt/DNIZavj The Women's Tennis Association will resume tournaments in China having accepted an investigation into Peng Shuai's sexual assault allegations will not be carried out by the Chinese government. Author -- April 13, 2023 at 10:13PM

Sweden's plan to make a giant hot water bottle underground https://ift.tt/DNIZavj Hot water can be stored underground and the heat used when needed to keep buildings warm. Author -- April 14, 2023 at 04:04AM

Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked https://ift.tt/DNIZavj Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them. Author -- April 14, 2023 at 04:29AM

WM Namjoshi: The forgotten designer behind India’s iconic single-screen cinemas https://ift.tt/DNIZavj WM Namjoshi's stunning Art Deco theatres continue to captivate long after they were built. Author -- April 14, 2023 at 01:59AM

Cyclone Ilsa: Western Australia braces for category 4 storm https://ift.tt/CqJHZKn People in Western Australia stock up on supplies amid warnings of 275 km/h gusts and heavy rain. Author -- April 13, 2023 at 08:45AM

Macron on Taiwan: France leader says being a US ally does not mean being a vassal https://ift.tt/CqJHZKn The French leader says his country should not get caught up in escalation between the US and China. Author -- April 13, 2023 at 12:58AM

Pentagon leaks: US thinks UN head Guterres too accommodating to Moscow, files suggest https://ift.tt/CqJHZKn The leaked files suggest Washington has been closely monitoring Antonio Guterres. Author -- April 12, 2023 at 11:23PM

Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky condemns beheading video https://ift.tt/w6Ofcz0 A video emerges online that appears to shows a Ukrainian soldier being beheaded. Author -- April 12, 2023 at 05:38PM

Gerard Depardieu: French actor faces new sexual assault allegations https://ift.tt/w6Ofcz0 The actor is accused of sexual assault or harassment by 13 women, a French news website reports. Author -- April 12, 2023 at 04:46PM

New Zealand cabinet reaches gender equality for the first time https://ift.tt/w6Ofcz0 The country also has one of the most diverse parliaments in the world. Author -- April 12, 2023 at 12:29PM

The moment a Sarus crane in an Indian zoo met its human friend https://ift.tt/w6Ofcz0 The bird reacted strongly when the man, who had nursed it back to health after an injury, came to visit it. Author -- April 12, 2023 at 10:49AM

Macron heckled during speech in the Netherlands https://ift.tt/w6Ofcz0 "Where is French democracy?" cried one protester, as another held a sign reading "president of violence". Author -- April 12, 2023 at 01:01AM

Western special forces inside Ukraine, leak shows https://ift.tt/w6Ofcz0 The UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine, according to a leaked classified file. Author -- April 11, 2023 at 11:37PM

South Korea: Driving through smoke and flames in the Gangneung wildfire https://ift.tt/e2odlwX A motorist has captured the moment the car drove through flames and smoke near the eastern city of Gangneung. Author -- April 11, 2023 at 10:54AM

AI: China tech giant Alibaba to roll out ChatGPT rival https://ift.tt/e2odlwX In recent months, technology firms around the world have unveiled their own generative AI chatbots. Author -- April 11, 2023 at 09:56AM

Ukraine war: The deadly landmines killing hundreds https://ift.tt/e2odlwX In Ukraine, mines cover an area of land larger than England, Wales and Northern Ireland combined. Author -- April 11, 2023 at 08:59AM

Australia: Watch moment police on dirt bikes raid illegal tobacco farm https://ift.tt/e2odlwX When police raided an illegal tobacco farm, they needed the right vehicles for rural Australia. Author -- April 11, 2023 at 08:32AM

Evan Gershkovich: US says journalist is wrongfully detained in Russia https://ift.tt/e2odlwX Russia accuses Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal of spying, but the publication denies this. Author -- April 11, 2023 at 02:34AM

China-Taiwan: How Beijing calibrates its Taiwan response https://ift.tt/e2odlwX Beijing has again carried out drills but the island's upcoming election has tempered their intensity. Author -- April 11, 2023 at 02:09AM

Indian hospitals on alert as Covid-19 cases rise https://ift.tt/dQTNxZ2 Experts have urged caution, but asked people not to panic as the new subvariant is not deadly. Author -- April 10, 2023 at 11:38AM

China jails prominent legal activists Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi https://ift.tt/dQTNxZ2 Ding Jiaxi and Xu Zhiyong were detained more than three years ago and faced a closed-door trial. Author -- April 10, 2023 at 10:48AM

Uttar Pradesh: Indian bride on the run after firing gun at wedding https://ift.tt/dQTNxZ2 Celebratory gunfire during weddings is common in some Indian states and can cause accidental deaths. Author -- April 10, 2023 at 09:46AM

Qatargate: Andrea Cozzolino's lawyer speaks to the BBC https://ift.tt/dQTNxZ2 An MEP allegedly took bribes to sway EU lawmakers. His lawyer says prosecutors want to "crack" him. Author -- April 10, 2023 at 09:04AM

Marseille building collapses with eight people unaccounted for https://ift.tt/dQTNxZ2 Five were injured in the building collapse, and the mayor said it was likely people had died. Author -- April 09, 2023 at 10:53PM

French Alps avalanche: Four hikers killed, others injured https://ift.tt/dQTNxZ2 A wall of snow hit a group near Mont Blanc in south-eastern France. Author -- April 09, 2023 at 08:52PM