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Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria

Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria https://ift.tt/S9I6EGo Coastguards reportedly kill two French-Moroccan tourists who strayed into Algerian waters from Morocco. Author -- September 01, 2023 at 06:53AM

Ukraine war: UK defence giant BAE Systems sets up local base

Ukraine war: UK defence giant BAE Systems sets up local base https://ift.tt/S9I6EGo The firm says the move may allow it ultimately to produce light artillery inside Ukraine. Author -- September 01, 2023 at 07:17AM

Ukraine war: Back to school under Russian attacks

Ukraine war: Back to school under Russian attacks https://ift.tt/S9I6EGo Ukrainians defy Russian air strikes and occupation to start the new school term. Author -- September 01, 2023 at 06:04AM

Muhammad Yunus: Leaders urge Bangladesh to end attacks on Nobel laureate

Muhammad Yunus: Leaders urge Bangladesh to end attacks on Nobel laureate https://ift.tt/S9I6EGo Muhammad Yunus known as "banker to the poor" is widely respected for his pioneering use of microloans. Author -- September 01, 2023 at 05:34AM

Ukraine war: Russia and Iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquet

Ukraine war: Russia and Iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquet https://ift.tt/S9I6EGo The Nobel Foundation says it advocates dialogue but a critic suggests it is being "incredibly naive". Author -- September 01, 2023 at 04:33AM

Asia Cup 2023: The undying charm of an India-Pakistan cricket match

Asia Cup 2023: The undying charm of an India-Pakistan cricket match https://ift.tt/S9I6EGo The two cricketing arch rivals are set to play against each other in the Asia Cup on Saturday. Author -- September 01, 2023 at 02:34AM

England coach dedicates Uefa award to Spain

England coach dedicates Uefa award to Spain https://ift.tt/S9I6EGo England manager Sarina Wiegman dedicates her Uefa Women's Coach of the Year award to Spain, as Fifa president Gianni Infantino says their success had been "spoiled". Author -- September 01, 2023 at 01:34AM

Whaling to resume in Iceland but under strict rules

Whaling to resume in Iceland but under strict rules https://ift.tt/S9I6EGo Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whale hunting to resume with restrictions. Author -- September 01, 2023 at 12:51AM

Country Garden: Debt crisis-hit China property giant in record loss

Country Garden: Debt crisis-hit China property giant in record loss https://ift.tt/mDrbtnQ Country Garden reported a record $6.7bn loss for the first six months of the year. Author -- August 31, 2023 at 08:55AM

Nerves and patriotism in Moscow after 18 months of war

Nerves and patriotism in Moscow after 18 months of war https://ift.tt/mDrbtnQ The BBC's Will Vernon finds resignation, patriotism and nervousness on the streets of Moscow. Author -- August 31, 2023 at 04:08AM

Is India exporting food inflation to the world?

Is India exporting food inflation to the world? https://ift.tt/mDrbtnQ India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world? Author -- August 31, 2023 at 03:06AM

Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says

Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says https://ift.tt/mDrbtnQ Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars. Author -- August 31, 2023 at 02:24AM

Meloni's partner Andrea Giambruno criticised for Italy rape remarks

Meloni's partner Andrea Giambruno criticised for Italy rape remarks https://ift.tt/mDrbtnQ Italian TV host Andrea Giambruno denies claims of victim blaming after a series of rape attacks. Author -- August 31, 2023 at 01:00AM

Ukraine gains on southern front could open way to Crimea, says Kyiv

Ukraine gains on southern front could open way to Crimea, says Kyiv https://ift.tt/mDrbtnQ Ukraine claims to have liberated the village of Robotyne, which could lead to a push towards Crimea. Author -- August 30, 2023 at 10:13PM

Luis Rubiales' mother taken to hospital on third day of hunger strike

Luis Rubiales' mother taken to hospital on third day of hunger strike https://ift.tt/mDrbtnQ The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is hospitalised after going on hunger strike in protest at the treatment of her son, a local priest says. Author -- August 31, 2023 at 12:58AM

China map: India lodges 'strong protest' over territory claims

China map: India lodges 'strong protest' over territory claims https://ift.tt/6AP2hdx India says a new map released by China "lays claim" to its territory. Author -- August 30, 2023 at 10:10AM

Top UK minister in China on first visit in five years

Top UK minister in China on first visit in five years https://ift.tt/6AP2hdx The minister says the UK can't ignore China, but some call the government's approach incoherent. Author -- August 30, 2023 at 05:33AM

On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours

On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours https://ift.tt/6AP2hdx BBC team spends 24 hours with Tunisia's coast guard, as it finds people desperate to cross continents. Author -- August 30, 2023 at 04:53AM

Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov

Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov https://ift.tt/6AP2hdx An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport. Author -- August 30, 2023 at 03:38AM

Hong Kong: Closure of Cantonese language group worries residents

Hong Kong: Closure of Cantonese language group worries residents https://ift.tt/6AP2hdx Cantonese is a Chinese dialect spoken by a majority in Hong Kong - some fear China wants to change that. Author -- August 30, 2023 at 02:07AM

Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave

Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave https://ift.tt/6AP2hdx Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried. Author -- August 29, 2023 at 10:58PM

Helicopter crash: US marines killed in Australia identified

Helicopter crash: US marines killed in Australia identified https://ift.tt/2HBZkfp The three marines died and 20 others were injured when the helicopter came down on a remote island. Author -- August 29, 2023 at 07:03AM

G20: Putin tells India PM Modi he will not attend Delhi summit

G20: Putin tells India PM Modi he will not attend Delhi summit https://ift.tt/2HBZkfp Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the G20 summit instead, Mr Putin told Mr Modi over a phone call. Author -- August 29, 2023 at 09:31AM

Luis Rubiales: Spanish prosecutors open preliminary investigation into kiss by federation president

Luis Rubiales: Spanish prosecutors open preliminary investigation into kiss by federation president https://ift.tt/2HBZkfp Spain's top criminal court opens a preliminary investigation into the country's football federation president Luis Rubiales after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips. Author -- August 28, 2023 at 11:42PM

Himachal Pradesh: Shimla residents reel from devastation caused by heavy rains

Himachal Pradesh: Shimla residents reel from devastation caused by heavy rains https://ift.tt/2HBZkfp Torrential rains have led to landslides, cloudbursts and heavy flooding in Himachal Pradesh. Author -- August 28, 2023 at 11:46AM

Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row

Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row https://ift.tt/2HBZkfp A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate. Author -- August 28, 2023 at 10:18AM

Evergrande: Crisis-hit Chinese property giant reports $4.5bn loss

Evergrande: Crisis-hit Chinese property giant reports $4.5bn loss https://ift.tt/bFl1jdx The heavily-indebted firm's shares are set to resume trading in Hong Kong from Monday. Author -- August 28, 2023 at 06:15AM

Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA activates 'sexual violence protocol' after Jenni Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA activates 'sexual violence protocol' after Jenni Hermoso kiss https://ift.tt/bFl1jdx An internal investigation is launched at Spain's football federation after its sexual violence protocol is activated. Author -- August 27, 2023 at 05:43PM

Jenni Hermoso: Players and fans support Spain World Cup star in kiss row

Jenni Hermoso: Players and fans support Spain World Cup star in kiss row https://ift.tt/bFl1jdx The furore over the Spanish football chief's kiss on the lips generates protests at matches. Author -- August 28, 2023 at 05:16AM

Agnipath scheme: The pain of Nepal's Gurkhas over Indian army's new hiring plan

Agnipath scheme: The pain of Nepal's Gurkhas over Indian army's new hiring plan https://ift.tt/bFl1jdx Nepal's famed Gurkha soldiers have fought in the Indian army for decades. Author -- August 28, 2023 at 02:27AM

The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar

The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar https://ift.tt/bFl1jdx Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game. Author -- August 28, 2023 at 02:49AM

France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools

France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools https://ift.tt/bFl1jdx The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe. Author -- August 28, 2023 at 01:13AM

Blackswan: The K-pop girl group with no Korean members

Blackswan: The K-pop girl group with no Korean members https://ift.tt/bFl1jdx The multinational girl group has sparked a debate about whether they can truly be considered K-pop. Author -- August 27, 2023 at 05:17AM

Evidence found of German mass execution by French Resistance after D-Day

Evidence found of German mass execution by French Resistance after D-Day https://ift.tt/bFl1jdx Casings and coins at a site in central France suggest prisoners were shot by the French Resistance after D-Day. Author -- August 27, 2023 at 06:01AM

Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash

Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash https://ift.tt/BfFjcMm Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion. Author -- August 27, 2023 at 02:54AM

Huge blasts at Romania fuel station kill one and injure dozens

Huge blasts at Romania fuel station kill one and injure dozens https://ift.tt/BfFjcMm The injured include 26 firefighters sent to a stricken liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station near Bucharest. Author -- August 27, 2023 at 03:53AM

Wagner mercenaries must swear allegiance to Russia - Putin

Wagner mercenaries must swear allegiance to Russia - Putin https://ift.tt/BfFjcMm The presidential decree is aimed at employees of Wagner and other private military contractors. Author -- August 26, 2023 at 04:45PM

Luis Rubiales: Spanish football federation will take legal action over Jennifer Hermoso 'lies'

Luis Rubiales: Spanish football federation will take legal action over Jennifer Hermoso 'lies' https://ift.tt/BfFjcMm The Spanish football federation says it will take legal action over Jenni Hermoso's comments about its president Luis Rubiales. Author -- August 26, 2023 at 02:44PM

Dutch Grand Prix 2023: Zandvoort imposes car ban on travelling F1 fans

Dutch Grand Prix 2023: Zandvoort imposes car ban on travelling F1 fans https://ift.tt/BfFjcMm The event in Zandvoort aspires to be the most sustainable race on the F1 calendar. Author -- August 26, 2023 at 09:29AM

Spain Hermoso kiss: What's happened so far?

Spain Hermoso kiss: What's happened so far? https://ift.tt/BfFjcMm Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips. Author -- August 26, 2023 at 08:27AM

Pakistan cable car: From panic to relief, survivors recall harrowing ordeal

Pakistan cable car: From panic to relief, survivors recall harrowing ordeal https://ift.tt/BfFjcMm "It felt like we were standing right at the edge of our own graves," one survivor tells the BBC. Author -- August 26, 2023 at 05:09AM

The science behind the Fukushima waste water release

The science behind the Fukushima waste water release https://ift.tt/BfFjcMm The BBC takes a look at the science behind the controversial water release. Author -- August 26, 2023 at 06:56AM

What now for Wagner after Prigozhin's reported death?

What now for Wagner after Prigozhin's reported death? https://ift.tt/XoF8SW0 With a global military footprint, experts are asking how Wagner will fill the void left by its leader. Author -- August 24, 2023 at 09:00PM

Watch: India's Chandrayaan-3 rover comes out of the lander

Watch: India's Chandrayaan-3 rover comes out of the lander https://ift.tt/XoF8SW0 India's space agency Isro released its first-ever video of Chandrayaan-3's rover. Author -- August 25, 2023 at 11:53AM

EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others

EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others https://ift.tt/XoF8SW0 Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines. Author -- August 25, 2023 at 04:00AM

Greece wildfires: 79 people arrested for arson

Greece wildfires: 79 people arrested for arson https://ift.tt/XoF8SW0 A government minister decries "arsonist scum" over blazes that have so far killed dozens this summer. Author -- August 25, 2023 at 09:46AM

India and China agree to 'de-escalate' border tensions

India and China agree to 'de-escalate' border tensions https://ift.tt/XoF8SW0 Mr Modi and Mr Xi spoke on the sidelines of the Brics summit in South Africa. Author -- August 25, 2023 at 09:49AM

Rohingya: Gang violence stalks world's largest refugee camp

Rohingya: Gang violence stalks world's largest refugee camp https://ift.tt/XoF8SW0 Six years after fleeing Myanmar, refugees are kept sleepless by nightly sounds of gunfire. Author -- August 25, 2023 at 03:37AM

Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death

Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death https://ift.tt/DClBOQk The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a "talented person" who made "serious mistakes". Author -- August 25, 2023 at 12:13AM

Ros Atkins on... potential causes of the Prigozhin plane crash

Ros Atkins on... potential causes of the Prigozhin plane crash https://ift.tt/DClBOQk The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at four different potential causes of the plane crash. Author -- August 24, 2023 at 11:19PM

South Koreans unfazed by first nationwide air raid drill in six years

South Koreans unfazed by first nationwide air raid drill in six years https://ift.tt/DClBOQk The first such drill in six years came amid a looming satellite launch by North Korea. Author -- August 23, 2023 at 02:32PM

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin presumed dead after Russia plane crash

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin presumed dead after Russia plane crash https://ift.tt/BjSDkzw The Russian private military company boss was on the passenger list of the jet which came down near Moscow. Author -- August 24, 2023 at 01:07AM

Wagner boss Prigozhin's years of living dangerously

Wagner boss Prigozhin's years of living dangerously https://ift.tt/BjSDkzw For decades Russia's Vladimir Putin relied on Yevgeny Prigozhin's services, until he staged a mutiny. Author -- August 24, 2023 at 01:21AM

At least 17 dead in India railway bridge collapse

At least 17 dead in India railway bridge collapse https://ift.tt/BjSDkzw A bridge under construction has collapsed and killed workers in the north-eastern state of Mizoram. Author -- August 23, 2023 at 04:45PM

Watch: The moment a drone hits Moscow skyscraper

Watch: The moment a drone hits Moscow skyscraper https://ift.tt/BjSDkzw The moment a drone hits an unfinished building in Russia's capital is captured on camera. Author -- August 23, 2023 at 03:59PM

Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain

Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain https://ift.tt/BjSDkzw The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year-long exile is not an isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain. Author -- August 23, 2023 at 03:17PM

Pakistan cable car: Relief as all passengers brought to safety

Pakistan cable car: Relief as all passengers brought to safety https://ift.tt/BjSDkzw They spent hours dangling above a ravine in high winds before being rescued by helicopter and zip line. Author -- August 23, 2023 at 12:52PM

Greek fires rage after migrant tragedy near border

Greek fires rage after migrant tragedy near border https://ift.tt/BjSDkzw The bodies of 18 males were found in a forest in northern Greece where fires have burned for days. Author -- August 23, 2023 at 02:36PM

Drone hits Moscow building and two drones downed - officials

Drone hits Moscow building and two drones downed - officials https://ift.tt/BjSDkzw Two other drones in nearby towns have been shot down, defence officials say. Author -- August 23, 2023 at 06:53AM

UK-India trade talks enter 'final, trickier' stage - government sources

UK-India trade talks enter 'final, trickier' stage - government sources https://ift.tt/BjSDkzw A deal could be struck within months - but sources say difficult areas of negotiation remain. Author -- August 23, 2023 at 06:19AM

Chandrayaan-3: India's Moon lander Vikram aims for historic lunar south pole landing

Chandrayaan-3: India's Moon lander Vikram aims for historic lunar south pole landing https://ift.tt/BjSDkzw India is attempting to make history by landing Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon's little-explored south pole. Author -- August 23, 2023 at 06:17AM

Could decriminalisation solve Scotland's drug problem?

Could decriminalisation solve Scotland's drug problem? https://ift.tt/O2Koch0 Can lessons be learned from Portugal, which relaxed its drugs laws more than 20 years ago? Author -- August 22, 2023 at 03:01AM

Thaksin Shinawatra: Divisive ex-PM returns to Thailand after 15 years

Thaksin Shinawatra: Divisive ex-PM returns to Thailand after 15 years https://ift.tt/O2Koch0 Thaksin Shinawatra, one of Thailand's most controversial figures, is home after 15 years in exile. Author -- August 22, 2023 at 08:23AM

Lost luggage showing signs of recovery after hitting 10-year high

Lost luggage showing signs of recovery after hitting 10-year high https://ift.tt/O2Koch0 New airline data indicates the number of lost, delayed or damaged bags is returning to pre-pandemic levels. Author -- August 22, 2023 at 04:05AM

Sara Sharif was bubbly and confident, says school

Sara Sharif was bubbly and confident, says school https://ift.tt/O2Koch0 The body of Sara Sharif, aged 10, was found at her home in Woking, prompting a murder inquiry. Author -- August 22, 2023 at 02:27AM

Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram searches for safe Moon landing spot

Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram searches for safe Moon landing spot https://ift.tt/O2Koch0 Day after Luna-25 crash, India space agency says lander trying to find area without boulders or deep trenches. Author -- August 21, 2023 at 10:33AM

Wagner chief Prigozhin seen in first video address since coup attempt

Wagner chief Prigozhin seen in first video address since coup attempt https://ift.tt/O2Koch0 The clip suggests Prigozhin is in Africa, where Wagner is thought to have thousands of fighters. Author -- August 22, 2023 at 04:06AM

ICC World Cup 2023: The importance of being Jasprit Bumrah in team India

ICC World Cup 2023: The importance of being Jasprit Bumrah in team India https://ift.tt/RvaZVyq The bowler's return to cricket after injury bodes well for the side at the Asia and World Cups. Author -- August 22, 2023 at 01:56AM

Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA president criticised for kissing Jenni Hermoso after Spain's World Cup win

Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA president criticised for kissing Jenni Hermoso after Spain's World Cup win https://ift.tt/RvaZVyq Luis Rubiales is criticised by a Spanish government minister for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup victory. Author -- August 21, 2023 at 06:05PM

Gas prices rise on fears of strikes in Australia

Gas prices rise on fears of strikes in Australia https://ift.tt/RvaZVyq Benchmark gas prices for the EU and UK rose around 10% on Monday, according to Bloomberg. Author -- August 21, 2023 at 05:28PM

Pakistan president denies approving laws giving military more power

Pakistan president denies approving laws giving military more power https://ift.tt/RvaZVyq Arif Alvi claimed his staff "undermined" him, while the law ministry told him to "take responsibility". Author -- August 21, 2023 at 09:47AM

China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters

China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters https://ift.tt/RvaZVyq The country's post-Covid recovery has been hit by a property crisis, falling exports and weak consumer spending. Author -- August 21, 2023 at 08:09AM

Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia a year after cough syrup deaths

Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia a year after cough syrup deaths https://ift.tt/RvaZVyq Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children. Author -- August 21, 2023 at 04:10AM

Olga Carmona told after Women's World Cup final that father has died

Olga Carmona told after Women's World Cup final that father has died https://ift.tt/DkxUcLj Olga Carmona, who scored Spain's winner in the Women's World Cup final, is told after the game against England that her father has died. Author -- August 21, 2023 at 02:32AM

Women's World Cup: Fans rejoice in Madrid as Spain makes football history

Women's World Cup: Fans rejoice in Madrid as Spain makes football history https://ift.tt/DkxUcLj As their team wins its first-ever World Cup in Sydney, supporters of women's football celebrate back home. Author -- August 20, 2023 at 09:28PM

Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station https://ift.tt/DkxUcLj Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions. Author -- August 20, 2023 at 04:55PM

Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into Moon

Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into Moon https://ift.tt/DkxUcLj The unmanned craft span out control before its planned landing on the Moon's south pole. Author -- August 20, 2023 at 02:51PM

Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls

Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls https://ift.tt/DkxUcLj Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame. Author -- August 20, 2023 at 04:17AM

Jews in the German Army: Different generations reflect on changing attitudes

Jews in the German Army: Different generations reflect on changing attitudes https://ift.tt/DkxUcLj How Germany's reckoning with its past has changed the experience of Jews in the Armed Forces. Author -- August 20, 2023 at 04:07AM

Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army

Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army https://ift.tt/DkxUcLj In 1975, Y Hin Nie fled the Vietnamese army into the jungle. He didn't emerge until 1992. Author -- August 20, 2023 at 04:03AM

Chernihiv: At the scene of missile strike on Ukrainian theatre

Chernihiv: At the scene of missile strike on Ukrainian theatre https://ift.tt/6Gw0flD The BBC's James Waterhouse reports on the ground in Chernihiv where a strike has killed seven people. Author -- August 19, 2023 at 09:22PM

Child among 7 dead in missile strike on Ukrainian theatre

Child among 7 dead in missile strike on Ukrainian theatre https://ift.tt/6Gw0flD A Russian missile strike on the northern city of Chernihiv has injured 110 people, Ukraine says. Author -- August 19, 2023 at 08:34PM

Cat and dog influencers help Ukrainians cope with war

Cat and dog influencers help Ukrainians cope with war https://ift.tt/6Gw0flD How animals' accounts have been bringing Ukrainians hope and even practical advice at a time of war. Author -- August 19, 2023 at 04:00AM

Made In Heaven: A show taking on all that's wrong with Indian weddings

Made In Heaven: A show taking on all that's wrong with Indian weddings https://ift.tt/6Gw0flD Made In Heaven, a show about wedding planners, explores deep-rooted prejudices plaguing Indian marriages. Author -- August 19, 2023 at 04:19AM

Ukraine war: US allows transfer of Danish and Dutch F-16 war planes to Kyiv

Ukraine war: US allows transfer of Danish and Dutch F-16 war planes to Kyiv https://ift.tt/6Gw0flD US-made jets in Denmark and the Netherlands can be sent to Ukraine when its pilots are fully trained. Author -- August 19, 2023 at 03:56AM

Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash

Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash https://ift.tt/6Gw0flD In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill. Author -- August 19, 2023 at 02:26AM

Pura Luka Vega: Philippine drag queen sued for dressing as Jesus

Pura Luka Vega: Philippine drag queen sued for dressing as Jesus https://ift.tt/97wd6CV Christian groups are suing the artist, who's been labelled 'persona non grata' in their own city. Author -- August 18, 2023 at 02:41PM

Drone attack hits building in central Moscow

Drone attack hits building in central Moscow https://ift.tt/97wd6CV Russian officials say air defences shot down the drone and its debris landed on the city's Expo Center. Author -- August 18, 2023 at 07:42AM

Evergrande: China property giant files for bankruptcy in US

Evergrande: China property giant files for bankruptcy in US https://ift.tt/97wd6CV The move comes as fears grow over problems in the world's second largest economy. Author -- August 18, 2023 at 07:02AM

Private jet crashes onto Malaysia highway, killing 10 - police

Private jet crashes onto Malaysia highway, killing 10 - police https://ift.tt/97wd6CV Investigators are searching for the aircraft's black box, containing its flight data. Author -- August 17, 2023 at 08:24PM

How Ukraine’s stealthy sea drones strike Russian targets

How Ukraine’s stealthy sea drones strike Russian targets https://ift.tt/97wd6CV Over long distances and with powerful explosive payloads, Ukraine's water drones are proving highly effective. Author -- August 18, 2023 at 04:40AM

Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous

Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous https://ift.tt/97wd6CV Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month. Author -- August 18, 2023 at 02:21AM

World Athletics Championships: How a teenage Dina Asher-Smith and her relay team-mates started a medal-winning era in Moscow

World Athletics Championships: How a teenage Dina Asher-Smith and her relay team-mates started a medal-winning era in Moscow https://ift.tt/JhOUpHe The teenager. The prospect. The bolter. The late substitute. At Moscow 2013, an unfunded, unlikely quartet ended a 29-year wait for a British female sprint medal at a major championships. Author -- August 17, 2023 at 04:01AM

Ukraine war: University students grapple with rules under conflict

Ukraine war: University students grapple with rules under conflict https://ift.tt/JhOUpHe War time rules are making it tougher for Ukrainians to pick where or if to go to university. Author -- August 17, 2023 at 04:01AM

The baby at the centre of an India-Germany diplomatic row

The baby at the centre of an India-Germany diplomatic row https://ift.tt/JhOUpHe The toddler was taken away from her Indian family on accusations of child abuse. Her parents deny the charges. Author -- August 17, 2023 at 02:01AM

The baby at the centre of an India-Germany diplomatic row

The baby at the centre of an India-Germany diplomatic row https://ift.tt/JhOUpHe The toddler was taken away from her Indian family on accusations of child abuse. Her parents deny the charges. Author -- August 17, 2023 at 02:01AM

Ukrainian prisoners of war say they were tortured at Russian prison

Ukrainian prisoners of war say they were tortured at Russian prison https://ift.tt/OJuRiHe Former prisoners of war tell the BBC they were abused by Russian guards inside a detention facility. Author -- August 16, 2023 at 09:00AM

VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM

VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM https://ift.tt/OJuRiHe The share sale on the Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn compared to Ford's $48bn and GM's $46bn. Author -- August 16, 2023 at 08:29AM

Matildas mania sweeps Australia ahead of England semi-final

Matildas mania sweeps Australia ahead of England semi-final https://ift.tt/OJuRiHe The team's never-say-die attitude has captured a nation long known for its love of an underdog story. Author -- August 15, 2023 at 09:15PM

Afghan women escape for a chance at education

Afghan women escape for a chance at education https://ift.tt/OJuRiHe More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad. Author -- August 16, 2023 at 04:46AM

How undercover sting outwitted pangolin traffickers

How undercover sting outwitted pangolin traffickers https://ift.tt/OJuRiHe How charity investigators went undercover to outwit a global wildlife trafficking gang. Author -- August 16, 2023 at 04:17AM

Travis King: North Korea says US soldier blamed discrimination

Travis King: North Korea says US soldier blamed discrimination https://ift.tt/OJuRiHe Travis King, 23, dashed across the border from South Korea on 18 July while on a guided tour. Author -- August 16, 2023 at 03:16AM

Poland military parade: 'Perfect day to show our strength'

Poland military parade: 'Perfect day to show our strength' https://ift.tt/VhduCKo As war rages in Ukraine the Polish people get a display of military might - the country's biggest since the Cold War. Author -- August 16, 2023 at 12:44AM

Canadian couple win damages from Italian ruling party

Canadian couple win damages from Italian ruling party https://ift.tt/VhduCKo The far-right party has been ordered to pay damages over a photo used in an anti-surrogacy campaign. Author -- August 14, 2023 at 10:51PM

Ukraine therapist: I've got no weapon but knowledge

Ukraine therapist: I've got no weapon but knowledge https://ift.tt/VhduCKo Meet the volunteer therapists battling trauma and bringing hope to Ukrainians. Author -- August 15, 2023 at 05:05AM

Afghanistan refugees being let down by UK, says think tank

Afghanistan refugees being let down by UK, says think tank https://ift.tt/VhduCKo More In Common says lessons need to be learned, on the two-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul. Author -- August 15, 2023 at 04:26AM

At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia

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Miss Universe organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims

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US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

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Italy could host Musk v Zuckerberg cage fight

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Ukraine fires military conscription officials for taking bribes

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Russia launches first space mission to Moon in 47 years

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China property giant Country Garden warns of up to $7.6bn loss

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Miss Universe Indonesia: Contestants complain of sexual harassment

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Nuh violence: Is bulldozer punishment trampling justice in India?

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Madhya Pradesh: Terrifying moment car falls into India waterfall pool

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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year

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India parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Modi's government

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Watch: Fiery ‘meteor’ over Australia likely Russian rocket

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Matty Healy: The 1975 threatened with legal action after Malaysia festival cancellation

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Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say

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Rahul Gandhi returns to India's parliament as MP

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Chandrayaan-3: Historic India Moon mission sends new photos of lunar surface

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Cambodia: PM's son Hun Manet appointed next ruler in royal formality

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UCC: Common law proposal sparks fear in India tribes

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Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit

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Families in Turkey's quake cities battle dust and rubble six months on

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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

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At least 19 killed and 50 injured in Pakistan train accident

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Philippines accuses China of firing water cannon at boats in South China Sea

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Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa?

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Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines

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Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM

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Pakistan ex-PM Khan given three-year jail sentence

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Watch: Ukrainian sea drone targets Russian tanker

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Russian soprano star sues NYC opera over firing

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Starbucks Vietnam: Why the US chain cannot crack a coffee-loving nation

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Greta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival over 'greenwashing'

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Two US Navy sailors charged with spying for China

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Monu Manesar: The wanted Indian cow vigilante who's at large online

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Australia helicopter crash: Remains found in search for victims

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Haryana: Days after Nuh, Gurugram violence, victims count losses

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Ukraine war: Family reunited 18 months after tearful goodbye on Platform 5

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Travis King: North Korea responds to request for information on US soldier

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Tech shares fall as China mulls child smartphone limits

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Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal

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Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars

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Rhodes fires: Free holiday for evacuated tourists, Greek PM says

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Gianluigi Buffon: Italy legend retires aged 45

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Typhoon Khanun slams into Okinawa after two deadly East Asia storms

Typhoon Khanun slams into Okinawa after two deadly East Asia storms https://ift.tt/pTXVzGi Dozens die and thousands are evacuated as a deadly typhoon season begins. Author -- August 02, 2023 at 12:49PM

Ukraine war: Odesa region port facilities hit in Russian drone attack

Ukraine war: Odesa region port facilities hit in Russian drone attack https://ift.tt/pTXVzGi A grain silo has been damaged and fires have broken out in the Odesa region, local officials say. Author -- August 02, 2023 at 09:44AM

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Watch moment police dog sniffs out €1m hidden cash https://ift.tt/pTXVzGi The Italian canine named ‘Elio’ foiled a cash smuggling attempt at a bus station near the city of Florence. Author -- August 02, 2023 at 08:11AM

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National Party: Irish far-right party's stolen gold bars spark funding query

National Party: Irish far-right party's stolen gold bars spark funding query https://ift.tt/frXNI0S The alleged theft of bars worth €400,000 prompts questions over how the National Party is funded. Author -- August 02, 2023 at 12:06AM