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Seoul's funeral homes are now filled with the bodies of young people and their heartbroken parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pWShUHM

Ukraine war: Tales of endurance and hardship as winter looms

Ukrainian civilians and troops paint a picture of endurance and hardship as winter approaches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hMU3ts9

Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine

Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WVeD47c

Israel election: Netanyahu seeks comeback as country votes

The controversial former prime minister could return to power, as opponents try to block him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q8Pzvtd

US midterms: The $6bn election advert spending spree

The two parties have focused on very different issues. Katty Kay decodes their campaign messages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hys2JMl

Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts

The world's richest man completed his takeover of the platform last week after months of legal wrangling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/elGcHno

Brazil election: Bolsonaro defeated as Lula makes comeback

The country makes a stunning swing back to the left, four years after electing a far-right leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c07TkiX

Nigeria floods: 'I have nowhere to go'

More than a million people are homeless after some of the worst flooding the country has ever seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MGmyP3Q

Brazil elections: Cheers and tears as Lula beats Bolsonaro

Supporters of the left-wing leader erupt with joy as Bolsonaro fails to win a second term in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xStNHqo

Telangana’s ambitious palm oil strategy to help India reduce import

The Telangana state government is investing heavily in the crop, but experts remain sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m0bSrDH

Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises

Distraught parents demand answers after at least 157 children died from acute kidney injury. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bmy3G7z

Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2as1dmM

Chennai: The Indian man who makes quirky bicycles from scraps

The unique bicycles designed and made by Rajendran from Tamil Nadu state can make anyone stop and stare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yQBPbTI

The Nigerian woman cleaning up a land soaked in oil

Eucharia Nwaichi takes on saboteurs and companies to detoxify one of the most polluted areas on Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ar4g9ft

Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L2mQsUW

Brazil's Bolsonaro and Lula battle it out for top job

Brazilians on both sides of the political divide say they are anxious ahead of the deciding vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0E89hnH

Seoul crush witnesses describe 'out of control' scene

Two 21-year-olds say the sight of first-aiders treating crowds was like something out of a film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZwsnrD5

South Korea: Droves of revellers leave area after deadly Seoul crush

Footage shows rescue workers at the scene in Seoul as crowds of revellers leave the bustling area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WjZHMkz

Arshad Sharif: Mystery over killing of Pakistani journalist in Kenya

Why did Kenyan police officers shoot dead Arshad Sharif, one of Pakistan's most prominent journalists? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tvHdWEe

Qatar 2022: Why are people protesting about the World Cup host?

World Cup host Qatar is receiving complaints over its human rights record and laws on homosexuality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wfU2yxt

Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul recovering after hammer attack surgery

The intruder allegedly demanded to see top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and left her husband with a fractured skull. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HDW7QlZ

Zulu coronation: South Africa's love affair with King Misuzulu

The coronation of King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is a watershed moment in South Africa's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qTBDGIu

Week in pictures: 22-28 October 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QOyGc4T

Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy

The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vuVU4NG

Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter

One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kohqjla

How Brazil's election campaign turned ugly

From disputed polls to "conspirituality", round two of Brazil's presidential election has split society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PUxHQme

US midterms: Abortion, guns and crime - it's all on in Texas

The contest between Beto O'rourke and Greg Abbott is a textbook showdown of the US left and right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zGDbxaA

Sliding yen: What is happening to the Japanese currency?

The country's central bank is expected to keep interest rates below zero even as the currency slides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TpvMPS2

Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pV4EDUX

Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami

Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q65dafA

Lee Jae-yong: Samsung appoints convicted heir to top job

Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of bribery and embezzlement before being granted a presidential pardon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zv7yfe3

Bruce Lehrmann: Australian parliament rape trial aborted over juror 'misconduct'

A jury has been dismissed after "misconduct" during deliberations in a trial that has shocked Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hzfi6Hr

New Zealand Instagram couple 'relieved' after leaving Iran

Topher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray vanished after entering Iran in July to film for their blog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sPvEVMQ

Aastha Arora: Where is India's billionth baby now?

The BBC revisits Aastha Arora - "the special baby" whose birth in 2000 made global headlines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q26HEtQ

Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban

Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k0KNtnw

The impact of Iran's uprising beyond its borders

Tensions in Iraqi Kurdistan are high, following several missile and drone attacks in the region from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bBoxM4U

COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report

Leading medical experts call for action ahead of a major climate conference next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GLW0XQy

Iran protests: How countries are punishing the morality police

The force is accused of abusing Iranian women who it thinks do not wear the hijab properly enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0V6wNz5

Politics increasingly a deal-breaker on US dating scene

With US midterm elections looming, singles yearn more than ever to meet their ideological soulmate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d4toXKG

Ukraine war: Russia troop deployment to Belarus prompts speculation

Russia is sending thousands more troops to Belarus. Is the country going to join the war in Ukraine? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wxDEIzf

North Korea tensions: Why is Kim Jong-un upping the pressure?

As the Koreas trade warning shots, the situation on the peninsula is at its most volatile in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5uaj3zN

Nedd Brockmann: The man who ran across Australia in 47 days

Nedd Brockmann ran 3,953 km (2,456 miles), inspired a nation and raised millions for charity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DetzLkd

Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine

The letter, calling for the US to negotiate directly with Russia, provoked backlash within the party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pnXYajl

Ukraine war: UN nuclear watchdog to inspect Ukrainian sites

The visit comes after Russian accusations that Kyiv is planning to use so-called dirty bombs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1NtIa8p

'I feel less alone': The pandemic's varied effects on wellbeing

The WHO says a poll commissioned by the BBC shows the pandemic had "diverse" effects on mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5TZSKkq

Sunak's rise to PM a 'ground-breaking milestone' - Biden

US President Joe Biden says it "matters" that the UK will have its first British Asian prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZCLANiO

The ships full of gas waiting off Europe’s coast

In the middle of an energy crisis, giant ships full of liquefied natural gas are waiting off Europe's coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i8qRGMd

Inflation: Why Canada grocers are accused of 'greedflation'

Nearly 80% of Canadians blame grocers for higher food prices, but economists say it's complicated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uc4qhQ3

World leaders welcome Rishi Sunak as UK's next PM

Leaders and commentators around the world welcomed Mr Sunak as the UK's next prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y6QTxjv

Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nPX0JLW

Verstappen equals record with dramatic US GP win

Max Verstappen fought back to pass Lewis Hamilton to win a dramatic United States Grand Prix and equal the record for victories in a season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JlFyn8x

Rugby League World Cup: Lebanon 32-14 Ireland - Five-try Cedars beat Wolfhounds

Lebanon are in pole position to make the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals after a 32-14 win over Ireland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dUmS6if

US midterms predictions: The top US Senate races to watch

In a Senate split 50-50 between two parties, every race counts. Here are the six closest ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/018Tkme

Ukraine war: Kyiv denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims

Kyiv says Russia may be planning provocations with conventional explosives with radioactive material. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f2uHS9M

Cop 27: Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline sparks climate row

Uganda insists on exploiting its fossil-fuel riches, despite Europe's environmental concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RbndaXE

Diwali 2022: India celebrates the festival with a dazzling display of lights

Millions of Indians are illuminating their surroundings with lamps and fireworks to celebrate the festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xzbGmPu

New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rbUdqn0

How the first report from Belsen concentration camp shocked the world

In April 1945, the BBC’s Richard Dimbleby was the first reporter to enter the liberated Belsen concentration camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QMsmPW9

Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/foausAE

Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nAMFWN

Cost of living: Why more Australians are giving up their pets

The cost of pet food has soared in Australia due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/grIoVbU

Your pictures on the theme of 'empty spaces'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nq8jGiV

Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Eeqzlno

Hu Jintao: Former China leader led out of Party Congress meeting

Hu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CzOWgUu

China congress: How one man on a bridge marred Xi Jinping's big moment

The striking protest tapped into a vein of discontent, leaving an enduring legacy in Chinese dissent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0VuA6cy

The racism row engulfing Australian netball

The national team's only Aboriginal player has been "thrown under the bus" for speaking up, critics say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tEiSsoq

Jair Bolsonaro: Why the world is watching Brazil's election

Some say the future of the largest rainforest in the world depends on who becomes Brazil's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kRVrByE

Money rains on highway after Chile burglary

A shop burglary in Chile ended in a car chase and money showering onto a highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FO4nCJf

Who is Giorgia Meloni? The rise to power of Italy's new far-right PM

Politically active since she was a teenager, she has come to power partly by fortune. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mf1ujzK

Money rains on highway after Chile burglary

A shop burglary in Chile ended in a car chase and money showering onto a highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HkylDUI

Donald Trump subpoena: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/486rvdh

Huge marine reserve in Hawaii boosts tuna stocks

A huge marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean has benefits for both fish and fishers, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lm5sMHq

China Covid: The politics driving the hellish lockdowns

Parts of Beijing are now being locked down as China's Communist Party holds a historic Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jalk5UN

Italy on verge of new government despite row

Far-right Giorgia Meloni could be sworn in as PM soon, despite a row with ally Silvio Berlusconi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IZKrCTX

Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others after they accused him of cheating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OEM3heC

New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit

The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H3RPxwv

Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7RI6STX

Mashki Gate: Stunning ancient rock carvings found in Iraq

Archaeologists in Mosul made the discovery while reconstructing a site destroyed by IS militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8eviPhn

Liam Hampson: Australian rugby league player found dead in Spanish club

Liam Hampson's family say they are "heartbroken" after he suffered an accident in Barcelona. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7v3QYsf

Trump questioned under oath over rape accuser's defamation case

The former president's lawyer says he "set the record straight" over a writer's sex assault allegation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CRWEsaF

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Nasa shows how a war zone faded from space

Images of nights skies show power supplies disappearing in Ethiopia as a humanitarian crisis bites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qy9p8Md

Ukrainians told to 'charge everything' as power grid hit by Russia

Ukraine's grid operator warns of many power cuts after Russian missiles damaged energy facilities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RJ58vwe

Amazon's Jeff Bezos in economy warning: 'Batten down hatches'

With economic gloom on the US's horizon, the tech giant's boss points out warning signals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wUCyZpk

Joe Biden's unusual fight to bring down gas prices

The US president has gone to unusual lengths to try to rein in the price of fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pM7B8WE

Israel’s balancing act over Ukraine grows trickier after drone strikes

Israel has refrained from providing Ukraine with weapons in a bid to maintain relations with Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D60WLU8

Ethiopia civil war: Hyenas scavenge on corpses as Tigray forces retreat

Horrific accounts from a brutal war in Ethiopia that has left tens of thousands dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/duPa0hy

Florida flesh-eating illness cases spike after Hurricane Ian

Florida has recorded a record number of cases of the lethal bacteria that lurks in salty floodwaters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NcyCoh0

US midterm elections: Can Bolivia's women inspire change in Congress?

Bolivia has one of the highest proportions of women politicians in the world. Can the US learn from them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HcsGkCx

What these buzzwords say about Xi's China

Party propaganda offers clues to one of the country's most powerful leaders in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/USz62ZE

Ukraine war: Russia admits Kherson 'tense' under shelling

The Russian army chief in Ukraine says Ukrainian shelling is causing many supply problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/puLfWk5

Ukraine round-up: Kyiv strikes and German spy chief fired

The capital Kyiv is hit again and President Zelensky says 30% of power stations have been destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CdP0pS3

Paris murder: Killing of Lola, 12, sparks immigration row in France

Grief and outrage over the killing of 12-year-old Lola turns to debate over the suspect's migrant status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/05rqfjZ

Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t8vuIpM

Fuel protests in more than 90 countries, BBC analysis

People are protesting around the world against food and petrol price rises, BBC research finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wZ26irT

Ex-UK pilots lured to help Chinese military, MoD says

Up to 30 former UK military pilots are thought to have gone to train members of China's Army. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w68khqp

Germany extends nuclear power amid energy crisis

Russia's disruption of energy supplies scuppers Germany's plan to exit nuclear power this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PdIno32

Ukraine prisoner of war: 'I ask God that he doesn't get tortured'

The family of Leonid Yevseyev, a Ukrainian prisoner of war, still hope for his safe return. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Rk3HeC

How Iran state TV tries to control story of protests

Iran's state-run media puts forward a very different narrative of the protests from what is being shared on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YokjyF5

Ukraine war round-up: A drone attack and a fire engine delivery

Russia dive-bombs Kyiv with drones and UK firefighters deliver engines for their Ukrainian colleagues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ROfwK0A

Ukraine war: Moscow and Kyiv swap women prisoners for sailors

Russia frees 110 women held as prisoners of war for the same number of captives held by Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oExQg7e

Hong Kong protester dragged into Manchester Chinese consulate grounds and beaten up

Clashes broke out after unidentified men attacked placards at a Hong Kong pro-democracy protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0BIi7JR

Kyiv drone strike: Explosions damage building

Smoke can be seen rising from a building in the central district of Ukraine's capital on Monday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lrB17Rd

Ukraine war: Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes

Several explosions were heard in the city on Monday, one week after a barrage of Russian strikes on Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dOSTgGP

Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked

A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xhl6WV0

Somalia drought: The moment a two-year-old dies from hunger

Andrew Harding reports on one family’s agonising loss in Somalia amid growing fears of a famine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vNfVnMP

Nigeria floods: 'Overwhelming' disaster leaves more than 600 people dead

Nigeria is used to seasonal flooding, but this year has been significantly worse than usual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H3mD1pr

How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eDAM47t

Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HGS8DBm

Alex Jones: Will a huge legal award crush his Infowars empire?

The talk show host faces severe financial and legal problems, but shows no signs of changing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dRbv4P3

Nigeria election: Dangers of being religious in a religious nation

Religious intolerance is topping debates in Nigeria with four months to go to elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a2hZbMf

Opioid crisis: US teens fastest growing group to die

Teen deaths from fentanyl overdose rose 20% last year - who is to blame and what can be done? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PqBHuXU

Maharajah Duleep Singh: Indian boy king's warm friendship with Queen Victoria

An exhibition in the UK chronicles the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last Sikh king from India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SZEx9CW

Ukraine war: Russian's exhausting ordeal to escape conscription

This young man calls the Ukraine invasion a 'war against our own people'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vw5luT

Castrating Pablo Escobar's hippos

Vet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar's hippo in the wild. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/heSgbKv

Iran prison fire: Gunshots and sirens heard

A fire at Evin Prison in Iran has left at least eight people injured, according to Iranian state media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SzG83Jh

At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine

Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CEWPMzT

Nigeria floods: People evacuate on top of cars

Over one million people have left their homes after widespread flooding hits Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CYT3tjk

Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from many university subjects

Fatima missed her last year of school - now the Taliban are stopping her studying what she wants at university. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3grskYl

Robert Pether: 'My Australian husband faces death in an Iraq jail'

Australian man Robert Pether was jailed arbitrarily and needs urgent medical care, his wife says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mQ5GhOP

Nigeria's worst floods in a decade

Nigeria is being hit with some of its worst flooding in over a decade with more than 500 deaths since July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4TE2DsX

Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state

More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kRsAiXm

Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video

Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5V9us8c

Parkland parents: 'I'm as stunned as the day Luke was killed'

Families tell the BBC they believed until the last minute their children's killer would be executed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UxgYivR

Ringo Starr cancels North America tour with Covid

The Beatle had previously cancelled dates after catching the virus, before returning to the road. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k3pVSuZ

New footage shows Nancy Pelosi during Jan 6 riots

The Speaker of the House is seen talking to Virginia governor to request additional law enforcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H8JDxf

How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zu4GYDT

Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament

Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MStim5v

Princess Amalia: Security fears force Dutch princess from student home

Her parents gave details in an emotional encounter with the press, during a state visit to Sweden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0dTnM3U

Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian court drops charges against separatist Ipob leader

Nnamdi Kanu was illegally arrested and extradited, a court rules in a major blow to the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qKRyPNQ

Bali bombings: Australian families angered over graphic video at ceremony

Relatives of Australian victims say "traumatic" footage was played at a 20th anniversary ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NQCLhiD

China-Taiwan: Can a tech billionaire create a civilian fighting force?

Robert Tsao, 75, has pledged a billion Taiwan dollars to train citizens to resist a Chinese invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T8cwbDh

Fatboy Slim car park gig shut down

The owners of Lakota in Bristol closed down the gig saying too many people made it "unsafe". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/od1Rg5D

General Sergei Surovikin: Who is Putin's hard-line new commander in Ukraine?

General Sergei Surovikin forged a brutal reputation in Syria, and is nicknamed General Armageddon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5mTbpM1

Ukraine war round-up: Inside Putin's head and Crimea bridge arrests

Russia continues its shelling of Ukraine as it arrests eight people over the Crimean bridge attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ijr8mBp

Oh my gourd! Mammoth pumpkin squashes US record

Weighing in at 2,560lbs, this record-breaking pumpkin just took home a cash prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35rDUt6

Cough-syrup scandal: How did it end up in The Gambia?

Deaths of children in The Gambia, linked to Indian-made cough syrups, raises concerns about regulation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xFfEkzW

Iran protests: Alarm at crackdown by security forces in Kurdish city

Rights activists say security forces are firing indiscriminately at protesters and homes in Sanandaj. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kn8W1O0

Murder, She Wrote star Angela Lansbury dies at 96

Angela Lansbury, star of the US TV crime series Murder, She Wrote, has died at the age of 96. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PUKfEnY

Angela Lansbury: A shining star of stage and screen

Award winning British actress whose long career included the role of Jessica Fletcher in Murder she Wrote from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WLYQZ9M

Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset

Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lzKgpwd

Australians arrested over alleged Sri Lanka bribes for lucrative contracts

It follows a decade-long investigation with several countries into lucrative business contracts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HLFPYRK

Swiss frog numbers jump after mass pond digging

Scientists brought endangered species back from the brink by simply building more ponds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mkndBlL

Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school

Videos of primary school pupils learning practical skills such as cooking spark a nationwide debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VTkacSv

Stunning video shows Italy volcano erupting again

Video shows huge plumes of smoke and lava pouring into the sea from Italy's Stromboli island, off Sicily. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JHA9ciD

‘Exploited’ foreign doctors worry about risk to UK patients

Medics working in some British hospitals face “slave-type” conditions, says a doctors’ group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hlLzpta

War in Ukraine: Russia's forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head

The intelligence chief will also claim the UK is at a "sliding doors moment" with China in his speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pLieqb6

Ukraine's day of missile strikes in a minute

Russia launches revenge attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including capital city Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fgUnbMk

Ukraine war: BBC journalist ducks as explosions hit central Kyiv

Hugo Bachega delivers a news report as several explosions happen in the centre of Ukraine's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NQzVfgR

Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops

The BBC's defence correspondent meets the people of a retaken town - and the soldiers who freed it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mNfzSsO

Pacific Island Fiji aims for a high-tech future

The Pacific Island is attempting to gradually move away from traditional industries to IT services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/27rcQSF

Iran protests: Germany calls for sanctions over violent crackdown

Annalena Baerbock says Germany will ensure the European Union freezes assets and imposes entry bans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A9UOcSJ

Nigeria boat accident kills at least 76 fleeing floodwater

President Muhammadu Buhari ordered a review of safety measures in the country's water systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b8ekiwV

US immigration: Why Indians are fleeing halfway around the world

Facing danger at home, a record number of Indian migrants have crossed from Mexico into the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cerWRjz

Deadly landslides sweep away homes in Venezuela

At least 22 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c5FPwVO

Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17

The city is controlled by Ukrainian forces, but is in a region illegally annexed by Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6f2C1dz

Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast

Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rwn4HjJ

Wildlife deserts nature reserve known as Europe's Amazon

Forest fires ignited by Russian shelling have devastated Ukraine's Drevlyansky reserve. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OFN70Zt

Who wields the most power in Iran?

Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pJZqhrG

Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade

Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BMcSVb5

Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces

Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JlADXFm

John Simpson: Zelensky strikes all the right notes

A quiet, charming, unassuming man - and arguably the most popular leader on Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7t3zK2N

Ukraine says mass burial sites found in retaken town of Lyman

A Ukrainian official said two sites were found near Lyman, with one estimated to hold 200 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/drv0sbo

Uvalde suspends school police force after mass shooting

The move comes after parents of the victims camped outside school offices in protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pUJwrVY

Will the Biden administration overhaul US cannabis policy?

Marijuana stocks are ablaze after the president called for a rethink of US policy on the drug. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZFD5a3P

Gambia cough syrup scandal: Mothers demand justice

Sixty-six Gambian children are thought to have died because they were given unsafe medicine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b4gdSVa

New York City declares state of emergency over migrant 'crisis situation'

Mayor Eric Adams said the city is on track to spend $1bn this fiscal year to care for asylum seekers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gL4RZ7O

Afghanistan: 'More more of us might be killed - but we will win'

Forty-five female students died in the most recent attack on an education centre in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tdk70Hn

Putin's dream of Russian victory slips away in Ukraine

While Russia's president annexes large areas of Ukraine, the truth on the ground looks very different. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DlEQiu4

Zero-Covid: How Xi's flagship policy is spoiling his party

Restrictions continue for millions of Chinese and this is putting political pressure on Xi Jinping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z2inMQD

US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world

As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RYzeb2N

EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices

At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tcThEdA

The generations of Iranian women fighting for freedom

The protests currently sweeping the country have their roots in changes made after the 1979 revolution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gQ4b5Fi

Vladimir Putin at 70: Seven pivotal moments that made him

As Vladimir Putin turns 70, we look back at a series of turning points that helped shape his worldview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ujExFMA

Space, the unseen frontier in the war in Ukraine

It is the first war where commercial space capabilities have played a significant role, a US general says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mO4Zk1c

Will UK royals follow the Danish downsizing?

Could the British Royal Family have its own "slimming down" in the footsteps of Denmark's queen? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A4xoj7i

Nicole Mann: Astronaut becomes first Native American woman in space

Marine Colonel Nicole Mann tells the BBC she hopes her achievement will inspire future generations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eGcJ1ho

Lebanon financial crisis: The people robbing banks to get their own money

Bank customers in Lebanon cannot withdraw more than $400 a month, owing to the financial crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TCqpyVK

Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up

US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YZ9n8bg

Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains

Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J2bDTdK

South Korea and US fire missiles into sea in response to North Korea

It comes hours after North Korea launched a ballistic missile over Japan, escalating tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IpRiVN3

US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'

Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sVSmlq

Take a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi

Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ywb62Jt

Ukraine war: The families who made it through the new Iron Curtain

The families fleeing Russian-occupied areas speak of their hopes and fears as the border hardens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zPfkdEj

Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk loses Twitter paedophilia rumour case

A conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a satanic ring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qtYMiJX

Ukraine round-up: Inside liberated Lyman and Ukraine makes further ground against Russia

A report from a liberated town, territorial gains for Ukraine, and a beauty queen fined over a song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mCkgGTB

Indonesia football crush: Candlelight vigil for fans who died at stadium

At least 125 people died after police fired tear gas at football fans who ran onto the pitch in Java. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pYbtBU

Nick Kyrgios seeks dismissal of assault case on mental health grounds

The tennis player - who is accused of assaulting an ex-partner - cites his struggles with mental health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qnpPM4y

Pakistan floods: 'It’s like fighting a war with no end'

Pakistan's worst floods in years have left millions homeless and lacking clean drinking water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/12FJiXu

Aluu 4: Ten years from the lynching that shocked Nigeria

Little has changed 10 years after the mob killing of four students that shocked Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V7T0hep

Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam's epic drama fires up India box office

Mani Ratnam's new film is based on what is widely considered to be the greatest-ever novel written in Tamil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gcCiwtA

Ukraine tank breakthrough in south towards Kherson

Russian officials say Ukrainian armour has made advances in the south and east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qtdnf3g

Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles

But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8REcFav

US women's soccer 'plagued by systemic abuse'

Abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the United States' top-flight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), an independent investigation finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/65ZXY0d

Fans of Sydney United 58 condemned for Nazi salutes during Australia Cup final

Supporters who displayed Nazi symbols and salutes at the Australia Cup final "should be banned for life", a senior government official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BPCGuEs

Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tPa3x7Q

One Kenyan woman's journey for the father she has never known

BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DFP7WhO

Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran

Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o7J4LCB

NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident

The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been fired. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eiOt5zw

Burkina Faso's military leader agrees to step down after coup

Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba steps down after his successor allegedly pledges to restore civilian rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6nrBISQ

Ukraine war: Indian doctor forced to abandon beloved pet jaguar

Girikumar Patil, who lived with two big cats in war-torn Ukraine, says he is now separated from them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V2TchWJ

Iran: Rallies support Iran protests at woman's custody death

Protests take place in countries outside Iran, in support of opposition to the death in custody of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DxZnCdu

Hurricane Ian: They stayed for the storm - what happens now?

Florida residents are facing tough choices about whether to stay or leave in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ptNUuvn

Equatorial Guinea seeks to block sale of confiscated Paris mansion

The luxury mansion was seized after Equatorial Guinea's vice-president was convicted of embezzling money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GxrkP6z

King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0L9O6IH

Formula 1 budget cap row: Mercedes and Ferrari comments 'unacceptable' - Red Bull