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World Cup 2023: Can India shed the chokers tag in big cricket tournaments?

Since 2013, India started favourites, only to flop in the knock-out stage or finals of ICC tournaments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iN51grs

Yury Garavsky: Swiss trial acquits man who admitted abducting Belarus politicians

A Belarusian is released despite giving a detailed account of disappearing opposition members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/maP50Xc

It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan

As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hreW07l

Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v7nlXGs

US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/akldwcm

Week in pictures: 23-29 September 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z0HMlxO

Tupac Shakur: Duane Davis charged with 1996 murder of rapper

Duane "Keffe D" Davis is accused of planning the rapper's shooting after decades of mystery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tu2mBXP

US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise

In response to the "current situation", the UK sends troops to join Nato peacekeepers Kfor in Kosovo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rSY9IVC

Cricket World Cup 2023: India's highs and lows in World Cup cricket

The country had some magical moments but also many heartbreaks in World Cup cricket in over 48 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8cl5N7Y

Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nil0hXp

Watch: '27 years' for Tupac - sheriff gets emotional

Kevin McMahill recalls the lengthy investigation as he confirms an arrest over the rapper's 1996 murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xgbSDKH

New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding

Subway systems in New York City have flooded and a terminal at LaGuardia Airport is closed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EjhFiPu

Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 September 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b6jpVBL

Sweden gangs: PM summons army chief after surge in killings

Ulf Kristersson says "everything is on the table" after three people are killed in 12 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kw41m2M

Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial

Mr Trump and three of his adult children are among witnesses who are expected to be called in the case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x9i3DMA

Second Republican debate: Trump rivals attack absent frontrunner

Ron DeSantis, polling a distant second in the 2024 race, condemned Mr Trump as "missing in action". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W4Xs57B

Vietnam climate activist on trial for tax evasion

Human rights group say there is a worrying trend of activists being arrested on tax evasion charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oO6HjtY

The German group buying ticket dodgers out of prison

A Nazi-era law in Germany jails those who can't pay public transport fares. Arne buys their freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/njwfgLE

Trump and Biden woo striking workers in preview of 2024

The duelling appearances are an early skirmish in the battle for working Americans' vote next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YSENfG5

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ciKBhS5

'It's good to be home,' after 371 days in space

Astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest continuous space flight in US history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hN7QMvk

Iraq wedding fire: How the blaze unfolded

Around 100 people have died and 100 others injured after a fire broke out during a wedding in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kWgUJ90

Maldives: The presidential poll with India and China on the ballot

The Maldives presidential election will also decide who gets the advantage in the strategically located islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JjMLw3u

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claim that wind turbines kill whales

The former president blamed wind farms for a spike in whale deaths - but his claims don't stand up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lt56NvE

Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies to keep power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QOVh0ml

Nagorno-Karabakh: Almost 30,000 refugees have fled to Armenia

The exodus comes as the Armenian prime minister warns of ethnic cleansing in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XQRxKC3

Canada's Speaker Anthony Rota resigns after Nazi in parliament row

Anthony Rota resigns after unwittingly praising a 98-year-old Ukrainian who fought for a Nazi unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HXvEse3

Third arrest made in New York fentanyl nursery child death

Toddler Nicholas Dominici died earlier this month after being exposed to fentanyl at his nursery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XY7yJq8

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/67vAR4s

Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over

For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pqHzCAm

Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing'

A man who fought for the Waffen-SS was applauded in parliament during a visit by Ukraine's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uSWtH0k

Passengers left upside down as ride malfunctions in Canada

The park's maintenance team brought the passengers safely to the ground after 30 minutes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FgeHrY3

Canada row over parliament praise for Ukrainian Nazi war veteran

The speaker of Canada's House of Commons apologises for honouring a man who served in a Nazi unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/02KC1F3

Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike

Screenwriters hail an "exceptional" tentative deal to end a strike that has halted film and TV production. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xk7bcmL

Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions

New Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars, manufacturers warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xrOUkby

Kosovo and Serbia row over monastery gun battle

A Kosovan policeman and three ethnic Serb gunmen are dead after a siege of a monastery in Kosovo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8oPkuNq

Ukraine war: Training to clear the world's most heavily mined country

How British military bomb disposal teams are helping Ukrainian engineers clear Russian minefields. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mKbNojM

Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jhOSzP9

Osiris-Rex: Nasa awaits fiery return of asteroid Bennu samples

A capsule carrying rocky debris from asteroid Bennu is about to streak through the sky above Utah. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eQARGV5

French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murder

MHD, a pioneer of "Afro trap" music, was tried for the gang murder of a young man in Paris in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qaLVF0v

Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stage

As tensions with India rise, Canada is calling its friends - but they're not answering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WYV37rI

Rare 'Dumbo' octopus filmed on deep sea live stream

An octopus with ear-like fins resembling the Disney character was filmed at a depth of more than 1,000 metres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vcAgXKM

TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mM8z6fk

Panic in Nagorno-Karabakh but Azerbaijan rejects fears of ethnic cleansing

Thousands of ethnic Armenians fear for their safety despite Azerbaijan's promises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UsRSgvL

Long Covid: MRI scans reveal new clues to symptoms

Further evidence emerges that a serious infection can leave some major organs with long-term damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j7QzbCp

Sisters haunted by trauma of Morocco earthquake

Two sisters tell the BBC how the earthquake in Morocco has left them traumatised and anxious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UHWvpl6

Nursery boy's fentanyl death provokes horror in Bronx

Residents of New York City's Bronx said the child's death is a symptom of a much larger problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KnhbCWl

‘The state says our kids don’t exist’ - how LGBT life is changing in Italy

Italy is removing children from registers and stopping surrogacy abroad in new rules affecting same-sex couples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LIVsfQy

Ukraine war: Moment missile hits Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ

Video verified by the BBC shows a Ukrainian missile hitting Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ in Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XT5l1Rr

Ukraine hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy

The attack comes as Ukraine's president made an unannounced visit to meet Canada's PM in Ottawa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aH6ZM5Y

Tourists caught in India-Canada visa row

Many Indian nationals will be able to go home but the visa suspension will be disruptive for tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kqDEvJj

A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics

With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/psZ52VK

Brazil's top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling

The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Vod8KC

Iran stops families marking anniversaries of protesters' deaths

Relatives say they are being forced to cancel anniversary memorials for those killed last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AhCN3Ec

Tamil Nadu: The Indian men who photographed dead bodies

Two photographers from Tamil Nadu recall what it was like taking pictures of the dead for a living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8a2uvwb

Poland to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine over grain row

It comes as tensions rapidly escalate between the two countries - historically close allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GyOBoIE

Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations

Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W4Hrnv3

Armenia protests follow Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire

Thousands of people take to the capital's streets, angry at how Armenia handled the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vFBITRV

Guinean cycles across six countries for spot at Egypt's Al-Azhar University

The 25-year-old travelled for four months from Guinea to reach top university Al-Azhar in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/otMcSTG

Forget LA – it’s British film studios that are in demand

The film and high-end TV industry in the UK is seeing a frenzy of activity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5WaKfLh

Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers

This is the moment two baby seals tangled up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tkcxKbO

Ros Atkins on… the India-Canada murder row

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why India and Canada have entered a diplomatic spat over the murder of a Sikh activist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gIQTyoD

Ukraine war: Russian 'evil cannot be trusted', Zelensky tells UN

The world must unite to end Russia's aggression, Ukraine's president tells the UN General Assembly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7ugV2cm

Iran prisoner swap: US says it can monitor the $6bn. Experts are sceptical

Washington says it can police how Tehran uses the prisoner swap windfall. Analysts aren't so sure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sZSgeb0

Chandrayaan-3: How important are India's Moon mission findings?

A former Nasa scientist decodes the significance of the discoveries made by the lunar lander and rover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QD82C7P

India could be behind killing of Canadian Sikh - Trudeau

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside of a Sikh temple on 18 June in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZB4Kmts

Ukraine sues EU neighbours over food imports ban

Kyiv says Slovakia, Poland and Hungary act illegally - but they say they need to protect their farmers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V50c9Kd

Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing

Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/76uRCKl

Ex-officer who put handcuffed woman in car hit by train avoids jail

Jordan Steinke will serve 30 months on probation following the 2022 incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GFt40ZW

New tax divides India's booming computer games sector

The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tOhulSq

Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula vigilantes: 'Why we hate foreigners'

BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aSBk36w

Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qeu3gFM

Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wjypeAY

First grain ships arrive in Ukraine using new route

Officials say the vessels will deliver 200,000 tonnes of wheat to Africa and Asia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WI6FHm3

Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DQL2Afd

Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash

Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pXnMsGz

Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student

Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mjCW6Zv

Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VP0N6IG

Moment police officer dragged away by escaping car

Dashcam footage shows a Massachusetts police officer clinging on to a car after it suddenly drives away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dKSVtXz

Libyan official rejects blame for flood disaster

An official tells the BBC people in Derna were told to flee but some did not take the threat seriously. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W1O2kMF

Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-envoy Robert Olson fell from grace

Career diplomat Robert Olson admits violating ethics laws after serving as US ambassador to Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mqL0pSt

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 87 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6VCYW4y

Wilderness author on phone call that stopped her quitting

Bev Jones' book has been turned into a drama starring Jenna Coleman, with music from Taylor Swift. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LizXg2w

Kim Jong Un-Putin talks: What do the optics tell us?

The meeting between North Korean and Russian leaders was orchestrated to send a message to the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c6egOZi

A village in Egypt bereaved by the Libyan flood

The Egyptian village of al-Sharif has lost at least 70 young men in the Libyan floods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iZ3mTK8

Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice

Father Franco Reverberi is wanted in Argentina on charges of murder and torture under military rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pTFS0Iw

Egon Schiele art seized in US over Holocaust claim

Heirs of a Jewish collector who died in a concentration camp say the artwork is stolen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WSzZioa

Ukraine's Zelensky expected to meet Biden during US trip

The visit comes as US lawmakers debate sending another $24bn (£19bn) to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dA1Hlrt

Florida Governor DeSantis defies CDC Covid boosters guidance

The DeSantis administration has advised against boosters for those under 65, countering US health experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LZtpJGT

Brazil riots: First man tried for storming government buildings gets 17 years

Aecio Pereira is the first to be convicted over the storming of government buildings in January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0fnNcUw

France's Carrefour puts up 'shrinkflation' warning signs

Carrefour is telling its customers which products are smaller than they used to be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wAETIcP

Families of Syria's disappeared duped by fraudsters

Syrians trying to find information about "missing" prisoners, are finding themselves paying thousands to fraudsters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IwRYPT4

Sudan conflict: Looting spree in Khartoum as homeowners flee

Homes and businesses have been ransacked as law and order breaks down in Sudan's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vQL24de

Why the FBI is still searching for hundreds of Capitol rioters

The FBI says they are searching for more than 300 people - most of whom they say remain unidentified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iPHFuX

'Overwhelming consensus' to regulate AI, says Elon Musk

The Tesla CEO was among the top tech leaders meeting with US lawmakers to discuss AI governance from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cEKYkdz

Morocco earthquake turns mountain village to field of boulders

Rescuers find that few homes remain in the devastated village of Douzrou, where 100 have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VAdaGJs

Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman

The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aBrIixG

Drug lord El Chapo's wife released from prison

Coronel, 34, had admitted helping Guzmán run the Sinaloa drugs cartel and aiding his prison escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J4aw9OY

Ex-Secret Service agent reveals new JFK assassination detail

Ex-Secret Service agent Paul Landis reveals a new detail some say upends the "single bullet theory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Mpmbqg

Morocco earthquake: Young volunteers answer desperate calls for help

Scores of young volunteers help distribute aid for hundreds of devastated communities in Morocco. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XTgRwE3

The app teaching Somalis to read and write

The technology means that learning is taken out of school to where many Somalilanders live and work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ldigf0R

Kim Jong Un receives red carpet welcome into Russia

The North Korean leader is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UlQN4XF

Nuzo Onoh - the Queen of African horror who is terrified of ghosts

British-Nigerian horror writer Nuzo Ono tells the BBC that she sleeps with a "bright light on". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gITb5zs

Trump asks judge in federal elections case to step aside

In a legal filing, Mr Trump says past comments by the judge in court are "disqualifying". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VNMGbRf

Russia targeted civilian cargo ship with cruise missile - UK

UK officials say Moscow fired at the ship in Odesa port, with the attack stopped by air defences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NvFRsOL

G20 summit: Biden says raised human rights in India with Modi

The US president spoke at a press conference in Hanoi about his visit to India for the G20 summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hJOGNSZ

Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake

Friday's earthquake, the country's deadliest in 60 years, killed more than 2,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xq1noQL

Srebrenica: A Serbian scientist's long quest to name the dead

A forensic anthropologist tries to put names to the last 1,000 unidentified dead of a Bosnian War genocide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z6IaYWe

Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth

Guyana's president says the country has to hurry if it wants to maximise its recent discoveries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RBtnWb0

US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C3bF9jA

Morocco's national football team give blood after quake

The team's upcoming match against Liberia on Morocco's coastline was cancelled as a result of the earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OHzPycM

Morocco: BBC reporter at the scene of famous mosque collapsed by quake

The BBC's Anna Holligan shows what's left at the site of the Jemaa el- Fnaa mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4v3lgom

30 fighting days left for Ukraine’s offensive - US army chief

Gen Mark Milley tells Laura Kuenssberg the autumn weather will make Ukraine's manoeuvres much harder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SJid5Wh

Morocco earthquake: Mountain villages plunged into grief

Locals in Moulay Brahim tell Nick Beake things are "desperate", with a severe shortage of rescuers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/19JtNgc

Ukraine war: Kyiv foils big Russian drone attack, officials say

Ukraine's capital is showered in debris from intercepted Russian drones, city officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C6gWfqr

Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JHBW8k6

Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GC0ZOyf

The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents

For some Nigerians, the English language is not perfect unless spoken with a British accent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y0WtMz5

A tough choice in Ukraine - to have children or not

Russia's invasion has forced many to rethink having kids, but some refuse to put their lives on hold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oPDG8lC

What is the G20 and why does the Delhi summit matter?

India wants the G20 Delhi summit to focus on the environment, but there may be rows about Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nObJmhN

Scott McAfee: the young judge on Trump's Georgia case

A 34-year-old scuba diver and cellist, Judge McAfee has soared through Atlanta's conservative legal ranks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tl6nvu4

Gabon should have an election in two years, says PM

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AdlQgtr

Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 September

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0rviTYF

Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?

Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E6tVWwa

Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat

National mourning is declared after jihadist attacks reportedly kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4vnxwba

Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress

Peter Navarro flouted a summons by a committee investigating efforts to reverse the 2020 election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gIDYz0E

Vincent Van Quickenborne: Belgian justice minister apologises for 'Pipigate' scandal

Vincent Van Quickenborne has received criticism after guests at his birthday urinated on a police van. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZU6wq7v

G20 summit: What do the people of Delhi think about the event?

India's capital Delhi has undergone a makeover as it prepares to host world leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/28cIpt7

Why Vancouver is letting go of green lawns

The Canadian city is choosing sustainability over aesthetics as it deals with a severe drought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L5eMp0y

Slums hidden as India puts on its best face for G20

Delhi is pulling out all the stops to dazzle world leaders as they prepare to gather this weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZrwLpWt

Danelo Cavalcante: Security lapse let killer 'crab walk' out of US prison

Danel Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qAajLn6

Rolling Stones on the red carpet after new album launch

The band confirms the release of Hackney Diamonds, their first album of original material since 2005. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OJSEWPg

Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wuasPcd

Ukraine war: Cyber-teams fight a high-tech war on front lines

In 18 months of war, Ukraine has learnt new ways to integrate technology into the modern battlefield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BogGS4y

Deadly cyclone in southern Brazil kills at least 21 people

The governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, said it was the state's worst ever weather disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e3G5klI

Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns

Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rwYWjDa

Greece floods: Volos mayor warns 'stay in your homes!'

One person has died in Greece after torrential rain triggered flash flooding in parts of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n2vRAWN

Mitch McConnell: Doctor says no evidence of stroke or seizures in freezing spell

The 81-year-old Republican has frozen twice in as many months, prompting concerns about his health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v3r7Deb

Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals

The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cq9zwJm

Venice: Scuffles occur outside Woody Allen film premiere

The protesters chanted "no rape culture" as they attempted to get on to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WEzGJQp

‘Wrong number’ couple fight India deportation

Pakistani Gulzar Khan and his wife want to stay together after he married her illegally in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ajO5WdE

Kim Jong Un to visit Putin in Russia for weapons talks - US

North Korea's leader will discuss supplying weapons for Russia to use in Ukraine, a US official tells BBC's US partner CBS. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oJjnXV0

New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UyFPTkm

Ukraine says Russian drones crashed in Romania

But the Romanian foreign ministry rejects Kyiv's version of events, saying it didn't happen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sSpy6jm

Biden disappointed Xi will not attend G20 summit

The two leaders last met on the side-lines of last year's summit in Bali, Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uI3nj0o

South Africa says inquiry finds no evidence of arms shipment to Russia

A national inquiry rejects US claims a Russian cargo ship was uploaded with South African weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FDdbNRK

Jammu: Long wait for justice after India cough syrup deaths

In 2020, 12 children in India's Jammu region died, allegedly after drinking a contaminated cough syrup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UVyBg6E

Minnesota jail in lockdown as 100 inmates refuse to return to cells

Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/paucwgB

Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O9jLaBG

Your pictures on the theme of 'recycled'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B2cnDZx

Former top US diplomat Bill Richardson dies aged 75

The former US envoy to the UN won praise for his work freeing detained Americans around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KCAzGvb

Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey

Green shafts of light from a meteor were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1NiVsqd

Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath

People at the event in the US state of Nevada have been told to conserve their food and water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CW71zwL

Amateur sleuths take on bike thieves in Finland

The Finnish city of Oulu is a hive of activity for bike thieves - but one man is determined to stop them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ocQ4XbI

UK scientists tackle periods in polar research

How young polar researchers in the UK are tackling the taboo subject of menstruation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k3eJfbF

Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more

Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/crbvNt3

Bodycam video shows Ohio police fatally shooting pregnant black woman

Ta'Kiya Young, 21, appears to advance the car towards an Ohio officer before a single shot is fired. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uLMxnXQ

Luis Rubiales: Spanish football federation president says he will continue defending himself

Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has said he will continue defending himself "to prove the truth". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ds8brA2

Woman sets record for world's longest mullet

Tami Manis' hair is 172.72cm (5ft 8in) long. She says she has to braid it to keep it safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NwnoOmB