AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms
Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uB...
US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts
Three women said the actor sexually assaulted them at his Hollywood home between 2001-03. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zRoFOUG
Five revelations from Nasa's public UFO meeting
Some sightings turn out to be wayward Bart Simpson balloons. Others remain a mystery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RjVuQ5h
Germany Closes Four of Its Five Russian Consulates After Moscow Dispute
Berlin responds to the Kremlin limiting the number of German diplomatic staff allowed in Russia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/E...
Yugoslav war: UN increases sentence on two Serbian war criminals
Jovica Stanišic and Franko Simatovic trained death squads accused of ethnic cleansing, the Hague says. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
North Korean Rocket Triggers ‘False-Alarm’ Evacuation Order in South Korea
The North has said its space rocket will carry a spy satellite, the country’s first, that will allow it to watch its enemies in the region m...
Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year
The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/raGkcuo
Debt Deal Includes a Green Light for a Contentious Pipeline
Climate activists are livid over a provision in the debt limit agreement that orders federal agencies to issue permits for the Mountain Vall...
Guyanese Teenager Is Charged With 19 Counts of Murder in School Dorm Fire
Investigators have accused the 15-year-old student of starting the blaze in anger after her mobile phone was confiscated. from NYT > Wo...
Italy: Agents die when boat capsizes on Lake Maggiore
Two Italian intelligence agents and a former member of Israel's security forces are among four victims. from BBC News - World https://...
Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?
Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dtgEpHh
Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism
Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/avb...
Kyiv Residents Scramble for Shelter from Daytime Russia Missile Barrage
Schoolchildren shouldering backpacks screamed and ran for shelter as explosions echoed across the Ukrainian capital from Russia’s rare dayti...
German police arrest stripper over toy gun
Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LZjV...
Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed'
Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fGiABOu
Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan
Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided
The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift....
US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote - Biden
President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Is Re-elected
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has given few indications that he intends to change course at home, where he faces a looming economic crisis, or in for...
Your Monday Briefing: A U.S. debt-limit deal
Also, a reader-made playlist. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/K5XW2t3
Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest
Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fhLkS5G ...
Katty Kay: A growing case of transatlantic heartburn
European leaders are getting nervous about the US election and shifts in foreign policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RIWuLcT
Portugal housing crisis: 'I'll have to move back in with mum'
Anger is rising in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, where affordable homes are rarer and rarer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L2Nhu9n...
US debt ceiling: Negotiators agree a deal in principle, McCarthy says
The White House and the Republicans are now said to be ironing out details of a bill to avert a default. from BBC News - World https://ift...
ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research
The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qj...
Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally
Ken Paxton, Texas' attorney general, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate. from BBC News - World https://i...
Turkish presidency run-off decides if Erdogan should have five more years
Turks vote in a momentous presidential run-off to decide on their country's future path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tuyD9Ys ...
Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft
Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kRHWIU...
IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?
These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side. from BBC News - Wor...
The leader of a Russian group involved in a border incursion is described by watchdogs as a neo-Nazi.
Many of the fighters who led an incursion into Russian territory this week have espoused far right views and have neo-Nazi ties. from NYT ...
Driver swept backwards in raging Spanish floodwaters
Video filmed on a phone shows the driver losing control of the car before getting caught in the current. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Map: Tracking Typhoon Mawar
Charting the storm’s location and potential path. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/9CKWaHB
NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting
Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r8CXOfi
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CaUJhOS
Channel migrants tragedy: Five French soldiers accused of failing to help
Five French soldiers are accused of failing to help during the incident when 27 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ThDJB3A ...
Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries Say They'll Pull Out of Bakhmut
After seizing the city in eastern Ukraine after a long, brutal fight, the Wagner mercenary force is turning it over to the depleted Russian ...
Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police
Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V3SLQo
Arctic Squirrels Have a Climate Change Problem
Climate change appears to be disrupting the hibernation of females in the Far North, scientists say, and that could affect mating season. ...
USS Mannert L. Abele, Navy Ship Sunk in World War II, Is Found
The U.S.S. Mannert L. Abele was broken in half by two kamikaze attacks and sank in 4,500 feet of water, killing 84 sailors. from NYT > ...
Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?
Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F7fh...
Prigozhin Forecasts Disaster if Russia Does Not Move Into Total War Footing
Yevgeny Prigozhin has been ramping up pressure on Russia’s military leadership and extending his criticism to the country’s moneyed elites. ...
Your Thursday Briefing: DeSantis’s Presidential Run
Also, China cracks down on comedy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/7W68za0
Watch: Eight of Tina Turner's most legendary songs
A look back at some of the singer's hits after her death at the age of 83. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ueb3tUd
U.S.-Made Armored Vehicles Appear to Have Been Used in Attack on Russia
At least three of what appeared to be American-made tactical vehicles known as MRAPs were part of the cross-border attack. According to visu...
Ukraine war: US distances itself from Belgorod incursion into Russia
Washington says it does not encourage strikes in Russia, after a border attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VOM52cL
ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?
Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HMm...
‘Time Shelter,’ by Georgi Gospodinov, Wins International Booker Prize
Georgi Gospodinov’s acclaimed satire, translated by Angela Rodel, is the first Bulgarian novel to win the prestigious award. from NYT >...
F-16 Training Planned for Ukraine’s Pilots
Ukrainian pilots have a lot to learn before they can start using U.S.-made fighter jets, but experts say it might take less time than once t...
Ron DeSantis: Who is the Florida governor and White House contender?
The Ivy League-educated former naval officer is lauded by many on the right as a political rock star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential bid on Twitter - reports
The 44-year-old Florida governor is expected to be Donald Trump's main Republican 2024 challenger. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Iran Dismisses Ali Shamkhani, Top National Security Official
Ali Shamkhani was one of the most powerful men in Iran, but it was not enough to insulate him after a close associate was accused of selling...
E Jean Carroll seeks damages from Donald Trump for CNN remarks
The writer submits a new legal filing over the ex-president's remarks during a CNN town hall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oZk...
Madeleine McCann Case: Portugal to Renew Search for Long-Missing British Girl
The case of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who disappeared while vacationing with her family in Portugal, has drawn international attention fo...
Your Tuesday Briefing: Bakhmut in Ruins
Plus, China bans some U.S. chips. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/T2sXk8L
Volcano Spews Ash, Lava and Smoke in Mexico
Time-lapse videos show Popocatépetl, a volcano in central Mexico, spewing ash and volcanic gases. Its increased activity temporarily shut do...
Biden Sees Coming ‘Thaw’ With China, Even as He Rallies Allies Against Beijing
During the Group of 7 meeting that just wrapped up, President Biden forged a consensus approach toward China despite tensions between the ma...
Ukraine war: Satellite images reveal Russian defences before major assault
Fortifications against Ukraine's counter-attack are uncovered by a BBC analysis of satellite images. from BBC News - World https://ift...
How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India
For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/atWu...
Your Monday Briefing: The G7 Wraps
Also, Russia claims that it captured Bakhmut. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/JhmOf0K
As Greece Votes, Leader Says Blocking Migrants Built ‘Good Will’ With Europe
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken a tough line on migrants as he turns around the country’s economy. It’s a trade-off that voters...
Greece Elections Results: New Democracy Holds Strong Lead
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s New Democracy party did not win enough votes to form a one-party government. But he appeared to rule ou...
Through Ukraine, Tech Start-Ups Make Their Move Into the U.S. Defense Industry
Small, fast-moving U.S. tech firms are using the war in Ukraine to demonstrate a new generation of military systems but face the challenge o...
Biden Says Ukraine Has Pledged Not to Use F-16s to Enter Russia
President Biden said the United States would provide American-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, and train its pilots, in a move he had resi...
Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt
President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption. from BBC News - World https://...
The school in an empty department store
How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5vGdbSe
Wagner Chief Says Bakhmut Is Taken; Ukraine Rejects Claim
The head of the Russian paramilitary group said his forces had captured the eastern city, a claim Ukrainian officials were quick to deny eve...
Battle for Bakhmut: Key Events in Russia-Ukraine War’s Longest Fight
The city has for months been the center of the fighting in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Here’s a look at the critical moments. fr...
Bakhmut Exposes Feud Between Russian Officials and Wagner’s Prigozhin
Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, once a caterer for the Kremlin, has made capturing the city a personal obsession. from NYT > World News https://i...
In Flood-Stricken Area of Italy, Residents Fear This Won’t Be the Last of It
Flooding upended tens of thousands of lives this week in Emilia-Romagna, a region that has also experienced drought in recent years. from ...
G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources
As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/REb...
Week in pictures: 13-19 May 2023
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JskYqtm
Russia says its defense minister visited the Zaporizhzhia area of southern Ukraine.
from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/7NtKGec
Why the Leaders of Turkey and Thailand Have an Interest in Elections
Turkey and Thailand held two huge elections this week, both with uncertain outcomes. Each shows some of the benefits that elections can hold...
Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties
Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government. from BBC News - World https://if...
Canada Wildfires Rage in Alberta and British Columbia
Wildfires raging in Alberta and British Columbia have created a sense of panic and fear, and forced thousands of residents to evacuate from ...
Russia Fires Missiles at Kyiv as Crimea Train Derails
Ukrainian officials did not claim responsibility for a train derailment on the occupied peninsula, but it was the latest in a series of expl...
Cash App founder Bob Lee murder suspect pleads not guilty
Nima Momeni, 38, is suspected of stabbing Bob Lee in San Francisco, California, on 4 April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vCqTIpH
US Supreme Court rules Andy Warhol image violated copyright
The court finds the late artist's painting of Prince infringed on a photographer's copyright. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year
The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IZK...
Your Friday Briefing: Dueling Summits
Also, Meta publicly released its latest A.I. technology. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xtbWo28
Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud
The decision comes as a legal battle between the company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis escalates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'
The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0B4AY5Q
Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok
Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight. from BBC News - World https://if...
Ukraine war: Boy of 5 among civilians killed in shelling
Reports say eight people died and 17 were injured in heavy shelling in the war-torn south and east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4...
Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home
Mariupol's former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1yuchP...
Ukraine and Russia Renew a Deal to Allow Ukraine to Ship Grain
Russia last year blocked exports of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea, a vital part of the global food supply, but they resumed last summ...
Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings
Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US. from BBC News - World https:...
Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine Says It Shot Down Hypersonic Missiles
Also, a dim outlook for Cambodia’s opposition. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Md2zBXK
Asante King asks British Museum to return gold to Ghana
Asante King met with the British Museum's director on a recent visit to London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0HpTg17
Bird Flu Vaccine Authorized for Emergency Use in California Condors
More than 20 of the birds, which are critically endangered, have died in recent months. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/9kzrO5E
Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence
Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - World https...
In European Tour, Zelensky Reaps Billions More in Promised Military Aid
His trips to Britain, Germany, France and Italy demonstrated the shifting political landscape when it comes to supporting Kyiv, as concerns ...
Russia detains former US embassy employee - report
State-owned TASS reports that Robert Shonov has been arrested by Russian authorities for "conspiracy". from BBC News - World htt...
Former U.S. Embassy Employee Is Being Held in Moscow, Russian State News Says
The State Department had no immediate comment on the report that an American, identified as Robert Shonov, had been arrested and charged wit...
Your Monday Briefing
Results of Turkey’s election. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/SG3Tay0
Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night
Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ri...
Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?
With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uWksqc...
The Nigerians lured into a trap and blackmailed for being gay
Criminals are extorting money from men after entrapping them online and then filming them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vkqp1mO
Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city
Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Erdogan Faces Runoff in Turkish Residential Election
After two decades in power, a struggling Recep Tayyip Erdogan now has two more weeks to persuade Turkish voters that he is the best choice t...
Your Monday Briefing: Thailand Votes for Change
from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/qjVp4gI
The daring riders of India's 'well of death'
The drivers defy gravity to ride their bikes and cars inside a giant wooden barrel to entertain people. from BBC News - World https://ift....
Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion
Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ga0A3...
Ukraine Eurovision act's city attacked before performance
Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took to the stage in Liverpool, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kVD3...
Heavy gunfire in Sudan ahead of ceasefire talks
Fierce fighting continues in Khartoum, on the eve of a new round of Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D...
Israel and Gaza militants agree ceasefire - Palestinian sources
The ceasefire between Israel and PIJ militants will begin at 19:00 GMT on Saturday, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R53U...
Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire
Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Turkish opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat
President Erdogan, who says he has kept Turkey standing tall, faces a united opposition in Sunday's vote. from BBC News - World https:...
Kenyan farmer: 'I'm afraid that elephants will kill me'
Prolonged drought in southern Kenya has led the giant mammals to encroach on farms to find food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vNIJ...
Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum
Alaweya Reshwan died alone at home in Khartoum, trapped by the fighting that is tearing Sudan apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Imran Khan's dramatic arrest saga... in under 90 seconds
Pakistan's former prime minister has faced months of legal troubles and attempts to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x...
U.S. Solar Makers Criticize Biden’s Tax Credits as Too Lax on China
U.S.-based manufacturers of solar products say rules issued by the Biden administration on Friday will “cement China’s dominance” over the s...
Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn't stop the protests
Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests. from BBC News - World https://if...
17-year-old Honduran migrant dies in US custody
The Honduran foreign affairs office said Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza died at a Florida facility from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Karl Jenkins Sets the Record Straight: He Is Not Meghan Markle
Online jokesters claimed that Karl Jenkins was the Duchess of Sussex in disguise at the coronation. He sets the record straight. from NYT ...
Jordan Neely: Ex-Marine to be charged over New York subway death
Daniel Penny, 24, will be arrested for Jordan Neely's manslaughter on Friday, the district attorney says. from BBC News - World https:...
Your Friday Briefing: A Guide to the Thai Elections
Today, our Southeast Asia bureau chief explains what’s at stake in the Thai election. Also, a court in Pakistan ordered the release of Imran...
E Jean Carroll: Donald Trump appeals against $5m verdict in sex abuse trial
A jury on Tuesday found Mr Trump liable for the sexual assault and defamation of writer E Jean Carroll from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss
The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms. from BBC News - World https...
Heather Armstrong: 'Queen of mommy blogging' dead at 47
Armstrong found success in the 2000s documenting the ups and downs of motherhood on her "Dooce" blog. from BBC News - World http...
Ukraine Makes Gains Near Embattled Bakhmut, a First in Months
The leader of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group confirmed the Ukrainian advance, and continued to air divisions among Moscow’s forces. fr...
House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances
A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo". from BBC News ...
Mexico Allows Tens of Thousands of Migrants to Travel to U.S. Border
In April, nearly 30,000 humanitarian visas were issued to migrants, according to government data, more than triple the monthly average in th...
Italian mafia: Police arrest 61 suspected 'Ndrangheta in widespread raids
The sting was part of a wider operation to crack down on crimes including fraud and drug-trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Your Thursday Briefing: Unrest in Pakistan
from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WQA03xs
AFP Journalist Killed by Rocket Fire in Intense Battle Near Bakhmut
Arman Soldin, 32, was the 17th journalist to be killed in Ukraine since 2022, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. from NYT ...
Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack
It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
The most iconic Eurovision performances from night one
The first semi-final is over in Liverpool - here's what you might have missed in 60 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CNcR...
U.S. Will Provide Ukraine With $1.2 Billion for Additional Air Defense Missiles
A Pentagon spokesman also confirmed that Ukrainian troops using a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system shot down a hypersonic Russian missil...
E Jean Carroll: Jury finds Trump sexually abused writer in NY department store
It is the first time Mr Trump has been found legally responsible for a sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AXw94fT
On board the Eurovision superfan train to Liverpool
The 11:43 train from Euston to Liverpool became the Eurovision Express as fans travelled up for the contest. from BBC News - World https:/...
Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?
The US is at the risk of actually hitting its debt limit and causing a global economic catastrophe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a...
Battery Factories Are Driving Chinese Investment in Europe
Although China is investing less in Europe overall, Chinese battery producers are building factories to meet the demands of the region’s gro...
Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case
Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ech...
Your Tuesday Briefing: Texas Reels From Mass Shootings
Also, evacuation orders in occupied Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/rBHkx8y
Wildfires Burn Nearly 1 Million Acres in Western Canada
Light rain and cooler temperatures brought much needed relief over the weekend to Alberta, where nearly 30,000 residents have been forced to...
Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas
Three members of one family were killed in the attack as well as two primary school age sisters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OJcW...
Sudan crisis: Mediators over a barrel in mission to end fighting
The dilemma for those trying to bring peace to Sudan and why it will be so hard to end the fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Coronation and Election Leave Restless U.K. ‘in a Waiting Room’
Beneath the gilded continuity of the coronation celebrations, there were signs that both Britain and its royal family are preparing for a ne...
Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics
A slate of young, idealistic candidates hope for a sea change in this election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wvYGaqp
Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man
US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sg3...
On the Scene at London’s Coronation Parties
I visited some of the hundreds of street parties held in on Sunday. Here’s what I saw. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/nRyCWLs
Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic
He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6...
Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9awEzf8
Silvio Berlusconi: Italy ex-PM appears by video after serious illness
The 86-year-old is still in hospital after suffering from a lung infection linked to his leukaemia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8...
As king, Charles inherits untold riches, and passes control of his own vast holdings to William.
from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/YhcrWuL
Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks
Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Queen Camilla Seems Lighter in Her New Role
The coronation was not just the moment Charles finally ascended to a role waited for his whole life, but also the final act in the long reha...
Week in pictures: 29 April - 5 May 2023
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rFnqsSv
Amid Blasts and Leadership Rifts, Growing Russian Unease Over War
With a Ukrainian offensive looming, explosions in Crimea and inside Russia have rattled Moscow, sparking bureaucratic infighting among milit...
They refused to fight for Russia. The law did not treat them kindly.
Since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of Russian men have faced criminal charges for becoming war refuseniks. That has not stopped ot...
Yevgeny Prigozhin Becomes a Player in Russia After Years in the Shadows
Yevgeny V. Prigozhin has used his leadership of the Wagner mercenary force and social media to turn brutality into a personal brand. from ...
Jill Biden Greets Children and Veterans in London Ahead of King Charles Coronation
Dr. Biden attended several events on Friday with Akshata Murty, the wife of Britain’s prime minister, Rishi Sunak. from NYT > World New...
US FDA recalls over 500,0000 Covid tests over bacteria risk
The FDA said the liquid solution in some Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests may pose safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UcgKQ...
Polarised politics are tearing Pakistan apart
Amid unprecedented crisis, Pakistan's leaders are locked in a power struggle. What will happen? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q...
Ukraine shoots down own drone over central Kyiv
The air force says the drone went out of control and was destroyed to avoid "undesirable circumstances". from BBC News - World h...
Donald Trump mistook rape accuser E Jean Carroll for ex-wife, trial told
The ex-president appears to mistake E Jean Carroll for Marla Maples in a deposition played in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Your Friday Briefing: A Coronation Preview
Also, foreign business fears grow in China. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4voAjK9
Ukraine: Drone over Kyiv shot down and burns through sky
Residents had already gone to air raid shelters after alerts were declared across the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jkAadw...
W.H.O. Dismisses Covid Origins Investigator for Sexual Misconduct
Peter K. Ben Embarek led a contentious international investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. from NYT > World News htt...
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Shake Kyiv and Odesa After Kremlin Incident
Air-raid alarms were focused on the Ukrainian capital city after a drone was shot down. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/AuknDlE
Your Thursday Briefing: Explosions over the Kremlin
Also, American miscalculations in Sudan. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/DVxpL6z
The U.S. Is ‘Intensely Engaged’ in Efforts to Free Evan Gershkovich, Blinken Says
The Wall Street Journal reporter has been held for more than a month on espionage charges that the United States considers bogus. from NYT...
Verified Videos Show Two Drones Exploding Over the Kremlin in Russia
The explosions were separated by about 15 minutes and one caused a brief fire. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/v9TYtBs
Ros Atkins on... the Russian videos appearing to show Kremlin drone attack
The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at the footage circulating on Russian social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1CW2gXv
Bona Mugabe owns Dubai mansion, Zimbabwe court papers allege
Court papers list assets including an $80m Dubai mansion, luxury vehicles and 21 farms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LwOsZ1N
Ukraine war: How old tech is helping Ukraine avoid detection
Ukrainian troops preparing for a major offensive use a wind-up phone to stop the enemy listening in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
How a feel-good TikTok song 'If I were a fish' went viral
The singer-songwriter of the popular tune talked to the BBC about the inspiration behind the song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pt...
Russia’s border region with Ukraine is shelled again, officials say.
from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xW5jJFz
US senator appears topless during Zoom vote
Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zop3x...
Man Arrested Outside Buckingham Palace as Police Conduct Controlled Explosion
Amid tension ahead of King Charles III’s coronation, a man threw what police called suspected shotgun cartridges onto the palace grounds, an...
Kosovo and Serbia agree to help find war's missing
More than 1,600 are still missing more than 20 years after the period of ethnic violence ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q4Zs...
One Dose of HPV Vaccine Prevents Infection for at Least Three Years
Protection may last even longer, scientists reported. The finding may be a boon to low-income countries, where cervical cancer takes an enor...
In Israel, McCarthy Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine
The speaker, who warned last year that with Republicans in control of the House there would be no “blank check” for Ukraine, told a Russian ...
Ukraine war: More than 20,000 Russian fighters dead in Bakhmut, US says
Russia has suffered more than 100,000 causalities in the battle for Bakhmut, the White House says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kd...
Defending press freedom, an eye on China and more on Ukraine’s grain: What to watch for this week.
from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/fCTB0Fb
Keshub Mahindra, Billionaire Indian Industrialist, Dies at 99
He expanded a family steel and jeep business into an international leviathan, but his career was stained by a conviction in the 1984 Bhopal ...
France protests: More than 100 police hurt in May Day demonstrations
Almost 300 people are arrested across France in clashes with demonstrators angry at pension reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Sudan Evacuees Flee for Saudi Arabia on Ships
Sudan’s biggest seaport became a hub for displaced people fleeing violence in the nation’s capital. from NYT > World News https://ift.t...
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)