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Residents are cheerfully shovelling heaps of snow in sub-zero temperatures after a numbing nor'easter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xvTEsWGA3

Lunar New Year 2022: Millions start celebrating

This year marks the change from the year of the Ox to the year of the Tiger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vKlH5i8Aw

Family wants no contact with accused US IS member

Allison Fluke-Ekren is accused of leading an all-female IS unit in Syria and plotting attacks on US from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F1VXviRwr

Former Miss USA dead at 30

Attorney, TV personality and pageant winner Cheslie Kryst is believed to have taken her own life from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eZH6LcnD7

Anne Frank's betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book

The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tFe0YozGs

Shankar the elephant: Plea to send lonely African animal home from India

A teenager has petitioned a court to release an African elephant living in isolation at an Indian zoo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XTn01Fa6y

Tigray conflict: What do we know about drone strikes in Ethiopia?

There's concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in Ethiopia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5pcxbKuEt

Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JvqKRpDB7

In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze

Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the biggest storm in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXIl76Em4

Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests

Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pd0C8h4GE

Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim

Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rQCzxfl6v

Jamie Oliver: I'm not a fan of cookery competition shows

The TV chef says he had to be persuaded to launch his new cookery talent contest series on Channel 4. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ceDtSNsW

DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts

Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M8P90imEo

Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa

The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jkvblzyRL

Tom Brady: NFL great retires after winning seven Super Bowls

Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bowls, retires aged 44. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/istHQm0vR

Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BGu1zAomU

EV1: How General Motors crushed an electric car dream

When the EV1 was cancelled, many thought the electric car era was over. But its death inspired Tesla from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G8PSgj

Beating Retreat: British hymn 'Abide with Me' causing a stir in India

India has dropped a colonial-era tune from Beating Retreat celebrations to "decolonise" the event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GaZXJJ

Chinese New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated?

More than a billion people across the world will be celebrating Chinese New Year 2022 on 1 February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ufi7Id

Uganda's huge rolex sets Guinness world record

Guinness World Records has officially recognised the world's biggest rolex - but it's not a watch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r8tBuP

Peter Tatchell on his life-long fight for gay rights

Peter Tatchell's high-profile activism has seen him take on archbishops, presidents and boxers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35rW5r3

The Critics Company: Nigerian teenagers who became sci-fi sensations

The group of friends from Kaduna borrowed smartphones from family members and made tripods out of wood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AKevz8

Chris Brown accused of drugging and raping woman on yacht

The singer is being sued for $20m over the alleged assault in Miami in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3zl2L

'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened

The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g8wmGu

Portugal focuses on post-pandemic politics ahead of poll

A snap election has been called on Sunday after the national assembly rejected the government's 2022 draft budget. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r9aC3C

Former Nazi speaks in new BBC documentary

Hans Werk features in a new documentary about the last living generation of Germans in Hitler’s Third Reich. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6Unnn

Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction

The note, which sold for €26,000, announced Aldo Moro's abduction by communist insurgents in 1978. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r4mVhu

'He stole from me' - Stormy Daniels testifies at her ex-lawyers trial

The porn star who says she had sex with Donald Trump is a witness in a court case against her ex-lawyer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AA4G6J

US Navy officer 'bribed by cash and prostitutes'

Dozens of officials were part of what has been called the worst corruption case in US navy history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r5F7an

Xiomara Castro: Honduras' first female president sworn in

Xiomara Castro has promised sweeping changes but she already faces a political crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33UFvQl

US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer

A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ADu1MT

Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president

Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6NHtK

What is the quantum apocalypse and should we be scared?

Security experts say a quantum computing leap could crack open all our secrets - so should we worry? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Z8eDs

Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West Africa

Burkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democracy had seemed entrenched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rdaEaJ

Life under the Taliban: Yalda Hakim's journey back to Afghanistan

With access to the new Taliban government, Yalda Hakim travels back to Afghanistan to find out what the country is like under their rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fY23lA

Elon Musk SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon

Astronomers say that a rocket in space since 2015 is hurtling towards the moon where it will explode. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33X86V3

California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover

In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves against injury or accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FYqPwp

Prince Andrew: Lawyers demand US jury trial in Virginia Giuffre case

Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G3JFT3

Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis

The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KK97k2

Aboriginal Tent Embassy: A powerful beacon of protest for 50 years

A protest that began 50 years ago with a beach umbrella remains a potent symbol of Aboriginal activism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rOtRhZ

New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H55q69

Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm

Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35hBwxr

Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it?

Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35prrif

Beijing takes to the ice as Winter Olympics approach

The BBC's Stephen McDonell spends a day on the ice with some local enthusiasts in Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXVOmb

How Covid disinformation has fuelled attacks on Czech doctors

Knowing how to deal with aggressive patients has become even more important during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AtByxI

Uttar Pradesh: Why deadly cow attacks are an issue in Indian state election

Uttar Pradesh banned cow slaughter. Now, stray cattle are destroying crops and attacking people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KF1RWq

Luxury cruise ship changes course to dodge seizure

Passengers on the Crystal Symphony were treated to an extra night due to a US arrest warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWk5N9

US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder

"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder," said winner Laura Spears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G4jZ8Y

Ros Atkins On... Ukraine tensions

As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tension on Ukraine's border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FRpuYo

Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium

Six people are reportedly killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium in Cameroon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qWafJg

George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial

Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Floyd of his civil rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HaQ8N6

German Covid protests turn nasty in row over rules and vaccinations

Tens of thousands of Germans take to the streets every week and politicians are being targeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IwNbXO

Beijing 2022 vs 2008: Two Olympics and two very different Chinas

In 2022, the mood, the host government's attitude, and global expectations are all very different to 2008. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nScawK

Vaccine mandates: 'I lost my job for being unvaccinated'

Covid-19 vaccine mandates face stiff resistance in the US, where they are clashing with national ideals of personal freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rM47Tc

Beach Boys star Brian Wilson looks back at his life in new film

The Beach Boys star, who turns 80 this year, tells the BBC why he decided to make a documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tTc7Vi

Children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK

BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nSDGtR

Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions

A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FU7Tio

Auschwitz: Dutch tourist fined over Nazi salute at former death camp

A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in Nazi propaganda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33BWIhv

The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights

Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZS0Y0

Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb

Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fUadv6

German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments

Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rNMy5s

Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe

John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLfaqi

Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally

The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IwpsHg

'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway

An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rGiR6f

Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rDN5Xj

Week in pictures: 15 - 21 January 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nMziws

Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma

Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GQb3Fh

Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out

The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fOnwxc

Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide

A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KuW1Hb

Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33FWLZl

Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AnOF3q

US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GTHJxu

Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBpYN3

Capitol riot inquiry asks Ivanka Trump to voluntarily testify

Congressional investigators believe she pressed her father to try to call off the rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rzY2t4

Texas synagogue: How synagogues stay safe - and still welcoming

Security training saved the lives of the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel. Is this the new norm? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tLC2y8

Ukraine tension: Minor incursion or invasion? Biden clarifies Russia comments

President Biden is forced to respond after criticism of his comments about the tension in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBEVyL

Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world

Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33CCNPl

'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement

The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GIHxkG

Ukraine tension: Biden says he thinks Putin will 'move in'

The US president says he thinks Russia's leader will "move in" but does not want a "full-blown war". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GNKSyQ

Jozef Puska, 31, charged with murder of Ashling Murphy

A man appears at a special court in the Republic of Ireland charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FNmufw

Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail

Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GNmNZg

Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement

Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KqKR69

Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction

Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GLkYfk

Top Florida health official on leave over support for vaccination

The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his employees to get jabbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AlRzWz

The women put on sale on Clubhouse for their views

The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IiRIg8

Winter Olympics: Snowboard company Burton defends working in Xinjiang

Watch as Burton China's chief executive is quizzed on operating in the troubled region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Akia6w

Tonga tsunami: Race for vital supplies to reach volcano-hit islands

Teams work desperately to clear ash from airport runways so planes can deliver food and drinking water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33PwEig

Backlash as US billionaire dismisses Uyghur abuse

Chamath Palihapitiya says he and most Americans "don't care" about alleged human rights abuse of the Uyghur minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KpXiiD

Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks

It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tDMKqd

Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge

Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KfGrz0

Plastic crisis needs binding treaty, report says

Pollution from plastics is a global emergency in need of a robust UN treaty, according to a report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FDdn0I

Anti-vax protests: ‘Sovereign citizens’ fight UK Covid vaccine rollout

Activists with anti-vax beliefs are taking "direct action" against hospitals and schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FP9INP

Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress

Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her sanctuary famous. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34TluJX

How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings

Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IdSLy1

Purges and piranhas: Why we love a crazy North Korea story

North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But many stories are unfounded or blown out of proportion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tGyflL

Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'

With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tvb7GG

Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary

The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3519g27

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades

Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/325E0xI

Pioneering US military pilot Charles McGee dies at 102

A member of the first all-black aviation unit, the Tuskegee Airmen, he flew more than 400 missions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33JGTF7

How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Kf7nil

Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave?

China is helping Sri Lanka build a new city to rival global offshore centres. Who will it benefit? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tyvlz6

Nigeria's economy: Why people are buying sanitary pads in packs of two

A so-called "sachet economy" has emerged as high inflation makes everyday items too expensive for many. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Ga1wI

What next for Djokovic after deportation?

Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia following the row over a vaccine exemption. What happens next for the Serb? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I2U9Dx

Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered

BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fz6de9

Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption

Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33FY4XQ

Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada

Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzEz0H

Kenyan vigilantes taking on avocado gangs

Cartels have begun to target the lucrative crop and farmers are arming themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I7cvDo

Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic

After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tsanlD

The inventor inspired by a near-death experience

He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323uo6P

Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91

The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frZc43

Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation

Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quM8kI

Novak Djokovic: Court to decide player's Australian Open fate

Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grounds of public interest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GxrAh3

Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A9H48H

Kazakhstan: Who sparked deadly violence?

Authorities are blaming "armed extremists" for the clashes, in which dozens are thought to have been killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nOBunt

The woman who rowed solo across the Atlantic

Tori Murden McClure almost died when she tried to row the Atlantic solo, but she went back to sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34HHYgW

Lisbon council fined for sharing protester details with foreign embassies

City Hall shared data of protesters demonstrating in front of embassies, including Russia's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GwfO6K

Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m

Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33v4WY9

US fugitive who faked death found alive in Glasgow

Nicholas Rossi, using the alias Arthur Knight, was arrested in hospital while being treated for Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rimzTk

Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak

The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nsDYHD

Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels tennis star's visa

The decision means the tennis star could miss out on defending his title at the Australian Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Frg7yg

Franco Mulakkal: Kerala court clears bishop in nun's rape

Franco Mulakkal was arrested in 2018 and the Vatican had temporarily relieved him of his duties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZfxqg

Secret audio sheds light on dictator’s last hours

The BBC has obtained extraordinary recordings believed to be of phone calls made by Tunisian ex president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali as he flew out of the country in 2011. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31V0VvA

North Korea hackers stole $400m of cryptocurrency in 2021, report says

Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks grew by 40% year-on-year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tpEV7v

Prayagraj Magh mela: Thousands head for Hindu festival amid Covid surge

Experts fear that the festival in Prayagraj could turn into an infection hotspot in the coming days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tpwnxr

Biden plans dealt crushing blow by fellow Democrat

A senator warns the president's strategy would worsen the "disease of division infecting our country". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I4ZSZq

China denies interfering in UK politics after MI5 alert

China says it has no need to "buy influence" after MI5 said an agent of the country infiltrated Parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tvfHof

Ukraine crisis: Risks remain as Russia and West talk

After a week of talks, there is no sign of Russia pulling back its forces from areas near Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qo8OTU

'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities'

Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-cities into STEM careers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nrCVaW

Discrimination and harassment haunt Sri Lanka's Muslims

Muslim activists say their community is facing a hostile environment after the 2019 Easter bombings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rg2kpk

Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row

Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-owning past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tyoBBg

Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy

This is first time Capitol riot defendants have been accused of seeking to "overthrow" the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33in5sv

US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate

The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's strategy for tackling Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KbDGPa

London 'hitman' on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands

Muhammad Gohir Khan is accused of agreeing to kill a Pakistani military critic for £100,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zWCNp4

South Africa minister tells schoolgirls to 'open books and close legs'

Phophi Ramathuba is criticised for comments she made attempting to encourage abstinence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tmV7X1

Covid: Half of France's schools could close as teachers strike

About 75% of primary teachers are expected to strike as they complain about confusing testing rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HZrOOr

Rust: Armourer on Alec Baldwin film sues prop supplier over ammunition supply

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed seeks unspecified damages from ammunition supplier Seth Kenney and his company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33uCpCa

Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months

A suspension imposed last June is reversed after the networking site agrees to open a local office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qmLzcF

A really simple guide to China-Taiwan relations

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3raS8yd

Nigerian NFT artist Osinachi: The work created by using a word processor

Works by Nigerian Osinachi have made him one of Africa's leading digital and crypto-artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3niAcR1

The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau

How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rgT1W0

Playtime: Is it time we took 'play' more seriously?

New BBC documentary Why We Play uncovers some surprising benefits of play for the grown-ups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3flS7C2

Ronnie Spector: Be My Baby singer of The Ronettes dies at 78

The rock and roll super star was the lead singer of the 1960 pioneering all-girl group the Ronettes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fkXG3C

Hoda Muthana: Alabama IS bride loses appeal for return to US

US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the lawsuit argued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33bKqfn

Republican McConnell slams Biden voting rights speech as 'unpresidential'

President Joe Biden had criticised opponents to his election reforms in a fiery speech on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3K8FFE7

Ukraine tensions: US says Russia faces stark choice

Russia is told it must decide between de-escalation and diplomacy, or confrontation and consequences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nmiz2P

Virginia Giuffre: What we know about Prince Andrew's accuser

What we know about the woman who has accused the British royal of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I47cET

Escaped Dutch youth offender shot dead in Belgium

The young man reportedly took two people hostage, drove over the border and opened fire on police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3njPIw0

South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office

Protesters planted the cannabis in a vegetable garden near the South African president's workplace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33vFSA7

Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?

Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33sQj7x

Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West

What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zSA3cb

A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire?

The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and will he be back? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fgLCAA

Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m

Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qimTlN

How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/334LRwf

The 52-year-search for a missing girl

On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zMWHmt

North Korea claims new hypersonic missile launch under watch of Kim Jong-un

Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country's second such launch in less than a week, state media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qgU88N

Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws

The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no such threat exists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A19hyF

Novak Djokovic: Up to tennis star to explain PCR grey area, says Serbia PM

Ana Brnabic says it would be a clear breach of rules if the tennis star went out knowing he had Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qhnCUj

Covid: Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated Canadians

The unvaccinated represent 15% of the population, but over half of all hospital admissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3347OLV

How Magawa the rat was trained to detect mines

A rat which helped locate more than a 100 landmines in Cambodia has died at the age of eight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6pXAB

Sacked belly-dancing teacher sparks Egypt debate over women's rights

Aya Yousef was sacked and divorced after she was filmed moving to music at a work social event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rbcV4F

Pig heart transplant an absolute miracle, says patient's son

David Bennett, 57, is the first person in the world to receive a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nhAV59

Children were 'fighting for their lives' in Bronx fire

New Yorkers are still digesting the tragedy of the city's deadliest apartment blaze in three decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gld8bQ

Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory

The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could still be deported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfhX14

Man gets genetically-modified pig heart in world-first transplant

David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after surgery, doctors in Baltimore, Maryland, say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t98l9U

Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane hit by train

Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on train tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zJxc5c

Russia downplays threat to Ukraine in talks with US

Russian officials tells their US counterparts that they have no plans to invade Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q8UEpw

Millionaire murderer Robert Durst dies in prison

The real estate heir turned fugitive unwittingly confessed to three killings on a TV crime show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f5OgZU

New York fire: Officials pledge support after 17 die in 'unspeakable tragedy'

There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qdhXOW

Novak Djokovic: Judge raises concerns over tennis star's treatment by border officers

Anthony Kelly is presiding over the tennis star's challenge to the cancellation of his Australian visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33krmuX

Bob Saget: US actor and comedian found dead aged 65

The Full House star was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, where he was on tour, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n9QOdT

Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis

Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f6WqRJ

Bronx fire: 'A horrific, painful moment ' says New York City Mayor Eric Adams

At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JRvaoq

New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze

There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6U80K

Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals

Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6S2Oq

Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row

Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZ5EoG

Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion

Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter four-year conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n8u91I

Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass

The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from public areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fl41wh

At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats

Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HJMIkw

Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years

Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HNRBZI

Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93

Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ComcX

Texas teacher 'locked Covid-positive son in car boot'

A witness reportedly called police after hearing someone in the trunk of the Texas woman's vehicle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FaoRsq

Ros Atkins on... the US Capitol riot anniversary

Simmering tensions remain one year on from unprecedented scenes in Washington DC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JTdU1U

Canada party flight 'idiots' fly home to face music

The group of over 100 travellers have been branded "barbarians" by Prime Minister Justine Trudeau. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q357mq

Denmark frees suspected pirates in dinghy in Gulf of Guinea

The suspects had been detained at sea in the Gulf of Guinea in November. A fourth remains in custody. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eZjWzR

Berlin cannibal jailed for murdering engineer

A German court finds a man guilty of murdering a man he met on an online dating site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F4JJS6

Two Haitian journalists killed in gang attack

The men were shot and burned alive on the outskirts of the capital, according to one of their employers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34uQlMV

Sidney Poitier was a ground-breaking black man - Bonnie Greer

Playwright Bonnie Greer pays tribute to the acting legend Sidney Poitier, who has died at the age of 94. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r0igf4

Kashmir's pashminas: bringing women back to lead a beautiful craft

The emergence of weaving machinery, and decreasing wages, have forced many Kashmiri women out of the industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5zcUo

Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star's cancelled visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t92Xn5

Omicron should not be called mild, warns WHO

The WHO cautions that just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising and killing people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32NCEIA

President's residence gutted as Kazakhstan clashes continue

Security forces in Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government rioters in the main city, Almaty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fevkbz

Italy Covid: Bullet forces immunologist to get protection

Prof Antonella Viola is given police protection after threats are made against her and her family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zx7IId

Peter Bogdanovich: The Last Picture Show director dies aged 82

The New York filmmaker was Oscar-nominated for his coming-of-age drama starring Cybill Shepherd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zFAXZG

Capitol riot: Biden to blame Trump in anniversary speech

On the attack's anniversary, Mr Biden will say his predecessor holds "singular responsibility". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HKEtot

Ros Atkins On... Novak Djokovic and Australia

As Australia cancels the tennis star's visa on his arrival in Melbourne, Ros Atkins looks at how we got here. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G1Z5YD

Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments

A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway other jurors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/331lXsK

Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night

A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KB1vf

Kazakhstan unrest: Staff flee as protesters enter airport

Demonstrations sparked by rising fuel prices escalate, despite a state of emergency in some areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n02b7X

Philadelphia fire: Seven children among 13 dead in apartment blaze

Two others are injured after a blaze rips through a three-storey public housing block. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXtxmI

Djokovic at Australian Open: 'He might gets booed when he gets on court'

Australians give their views on Novak Djokovic being able to play in the Australian Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXiMRj

Novak Djokovic: Australian Open vaccine exemption ignites backlash

It is "appalling" that Novak Djokovic can enter the country for the Australian Open, locals say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pT5dwD

North Korea launches 'unidentified projectile' into sea

South Korean and Japanese officials spot Pyongyang's first launch in 2022, but details are unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HFUWu1

Paraguayan soldier killed by deer at presidential palace

The soldier was killed after approaching the deer inside the presidential gardens in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXqaMK

Snowbound in Virginia traffic for over 10 hours

One passenger's harrowing journey after heavy snowfall paralysed miles of highway in Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JTuqiP

US science teacher arrested for vaccinating 17-year-old student

Police say the teacher, who is not medically trained to give vaccines, delivered the jab while the boy was at her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EVVDxl

Jovenel Moïse murder: US charges Colombian man over assassination

US authorities accuse an ex-military officer of involvement in the death of President Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eT3oJP

Canada reaches $31bn deal in indigenous child welfare case

The deal will end a lengthy legal battle over compensation between indigenous communities and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FUoOCs

Kazakhstan unrest: State of emergency declared after fuel protests

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declares a two-week state of emergency including curbs on movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/333O3Dv

Iconic Bangkok station Hua Lamphong reaches the end of the line

Hua Lamphong has seen the start and end of journeys for generations of Thai travellers and tourists alike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTqaWj

Gandikota: The stunning Indian gorge that resembles the Grand Canyon

The Gandikota gorge in southern India is believed to be nearly 100,000 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31u2Ozk

Prosecutor drops Andrew Cuomo groping charge

Accuser is 'credible', district attorney says, but there is not enough evidence to move forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qMXIH5

Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing

Have a look at how Beijing is preparing for the Games - with a sealed off area to keep Covid out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ETI7dI

France's Bogdanoff TV twins die of Covid six days apart

Grichka and Igor Bogdanoff had hosted a TV science and science-fiction show in the 1980s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ESAlkj

Donald Trump's children refuse to testify in fraud inquiry

Donald Jr and Ivanka are being asked to give evidence to a civil investigation into the family business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eOSjcN

Nirvana's Nevermind cover art lawsuit dismissed

Spencer Elden, who was pictured as a baby on the album cover, had alleged child pornography. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FUg8vM

Djokovic gets Covid jab waiver for Australian Open

Novak Djokovic says he will defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption from having a Covid-19 vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zqXKrL

Watching North Korea from a supersonic fighter jet

BBC correspondent Laura Bicker reports from a supersonic fighter jet on South Korea’s drive to build up its own war machine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EKOCiY

Africa's lost 'Motown' years rediscovered

African music from the 1980s is being digitised thanks to a young Parisian producer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sUroVb

Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

The mother and baby are doing well, after airport staff found the boy during a routine check. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eIUhLV

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy website Citizen News is latest to close

The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJn4M9

Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image

Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing pictures he had ever taken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMFhN6

Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds

The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its humanitarian work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mOFRhu

Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape

Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ziEX1X

Bulli Bai: India app that put Muslim women up for sale is shut

This was the second recent attempt in India to harass Muslim women by "auctioning" them online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JyUcZj

Green Connect: The farm helping refugees build a life in Australia

It has employed 5,000 people in the past decade and "dramatically" changed fortunes, refugees say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31hI11I

Kunal Kamra: The comedians under fire from Hindu nationalists

Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui talk to the BBC about having shows cancelled in the face of right-wring ire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ESC5tD

EU plans to label gas and nuclear energy 'green' prompt row

A European Commission proposal says the two energy sources are key to a green transition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FN9UxI

Denmark to make domestic flights fossil fuel free by 2030

The PM wants domestic flights to go green, as part of ambitious national plans to cut emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HvYGxQ

EU flag removed from Arc de Triomphe after right-wing outrage

The French government denies bowing to far-right pressure over the flag at the Arc de Triomphe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qL38SZ

Colorado wildfire: Three people reported missing and presumed dead

A local sheriff previously said it had been a miracle no one was reported missing or dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJhf5E

Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

Argentina forward Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sN65or

Curry breaks own NBA three-pointer record

Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34etmWh

In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march

When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace their steps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qF6RkX

Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past

Memorial, one of the oldest civil rights groups in Russia, was uncovering uncomfortable truths for the authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JDxZtk

Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee

Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qD8Cil

2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sKgRfj

‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etHv3S

South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea

Seoul said it had asked the North, which has a shoot-on-sight policy, to protect the person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FP9ZAT

Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building

Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FTRmfq

After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes

As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JxMb6Y

Kim Jong-un: North Korea to focus on economy in 2022

Kim Jong-un says the faltering economy will be the national priority as he marks 10 years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sMDkIB

India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede