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Ukraine war: 'Children die' in new missile attack on Kyiv

Officials in Ukraine's capital say two children and an adult were killed in an overnight attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ez6kyHK

Nigeria's fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation

Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EL5rcp1

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/pEAiwSD

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/x2n1Z4e

Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0PtfGpC

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.tt/uTFpUys

Tree of Life synagogue: Gunman driven by 'malice and hate'

The trial's opening hears emotional testimony from survivors of the Pittsburgh attack that left 11 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C5xUwX1

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/uUAyPoK

Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence

The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/StuRPZQ

South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/47n0cHV

Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch

Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Urjp9Ky

Ukraine war: Russian air strikes target Kyiv for third night running

At least one death is reported and buildings are left burning in Ukraine's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ymn3b6W

Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort

The 51-year-old has a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t67sWnE

After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?

The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zmqhAaW

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/AXQawR1

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/uNJ4Mqo

Erdogan victory speech: 'Today nobody has lost'

The re-elected Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressed supporters outside the Presidential Palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zReoVvl

FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f8Mw1Zm

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/2L5Dk3C

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.tt/x1zdMrf

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.tt/mtBrZMH

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oIUpTcK

Lake Maggiore tourist boat overturns, with one dead and three missing

Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LejUmJD

Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YKxJzuW

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/RNL4tq1

Indiana funeral director found with dozens of rotting bodies guilty of theft

Randy Lankford will be sentenced in June for failing to complete funeral services he was paid for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cGHp0QD

US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N52iYeI

We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov

Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sVWEwGr

Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin'

Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an "historic opportunity" to strike a major blow to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EoYDvqW

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/F6eyhH1

Erdogan and rival clash over refugees in desperate race for vote

The last hours of Turkey's presidential race turn sour as the candidates argue over refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kcVG7Sn

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 - World https://ift.tt/kbZgCRV

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/BLeTayO

Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study

The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kZ0Q5jt

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/lqsoT1c

Hamida Banu: Indian wrestler whose ‘marriage bout’ no one could win

Hamida Banu's feats brought her international fame and an almost mythical status - but then she vanished. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vj9zgen

Was Russia attacked by a Ukrainian drone boat in the Black Sea?

BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner on how much we know about what happened in the Black Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VITA4pG

Silicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens

The move comes two months after SVB's collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z76cpsx

Dead fraudster mystery grips Australia

After a long inquiry, a judge has concluded many questions about Melissa Caddick's fate will go unanswered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1wrlT0h

Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eaJDgG6

Watch tiny newborn meerkats explore zoo enclosure

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of meerkat pups for the first time in 16 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B4ZENim

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/vzHZ70h

Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions

Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/od4HZtU

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/Q8fjtF0

US professor fired after machete threat to New York Post reporter

Shellyne Rodriguez is seen on video wielding a large knife at a reporter from the New York Post. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G3bUckI

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/fbHjZKp

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/TvX7Jlu

Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found

The country is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vwhoDfS

Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia

In Estonia, pilots respond to Russian jets acting suspiciously at the alliance's northeast border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NJ53KEh

Ray Stevenson: Thor, Star Wars and Rome actor's career in pictures

Some of the most memorable snaps of the Star Wars, Thor and Rome actor - who has died aged 58. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jScuCWe

Clare Nowland: Officer who tasered 95-year old woman suspended

Clare Nowland - who has dementia - was critically injured after she was Tasered at an Australian care home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y7E1ahK

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/NJAUVwR

Writers pay protest interrupts Warner Bros CEO speech

David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a4eTUBm

Biden's Papua New Guinea no-show takes shine off US pact

Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PUGwFXH

G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security

Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FbCZRI7

Watch: Green flash as meteor blazes across sky in Australia

Residents in north-east Australia caught a glimpse of what scientists believe to be a meteor on Saturday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/twXZ6bR

China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IrQifad

Thousands mass for pro-EU rally in Moldovan capital, amid tensions with Russia

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is vying for EU member status, amid fears of a Russian-backed coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OZEajH6

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.tt/SWAFuHl

Sudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crises

Thousands of people find themselves stranded in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict to the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/av2EbN3

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/YM4n6EH

Zelensky: For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts

The Ukrainian president said the eastern city had been completely destroyed after months of fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H59Mbnz

G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qeBt7U

Bakhmut: Zelensky says city is destroyed as Russia claims victory

"It's a pity, it's a tragedy, but for today Bakhmut is only in our hearts," Ukraine's president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sgO9bki

Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says

US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4lPRxrK

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/3HNUlzt

Ukraine war: ICC 'undeterred' by arrest warrant for chief prosecutor

Russia placed ICC boss Karim Khan on a wanted list, after he issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lV1ohSr

British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MJCIP2q

Turkey election: Why the world is watching the presidential race

Democracy, EU candidacy, and the fate of millions of Syrians are all on the ballot paper next week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o8MsIgW

Jim Brown: Legendary NFL running back dead at 87

The record-breaking running back became a Hollywood action hero and civil rights activist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8xYPVqk

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/ajPUZ1Q

US debt ceiling: Republicans hit 'pause' on negotiations for now

The lead Republican negotiator walks out of a closed-door meeting with White House representatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nlVor7v

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://ift.tt/ajYwGvz

How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds

Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HEf5g21

Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district

For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZAXD7yl

Outcry as Australian police taser 95-year-old woman

The elderly care home resident is not expected to survive the incident, a family friend says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/08b4jsY

Pastor Mackenzie's Kenyan cult: The mother who fled Shakahola forest to save her children

A mother-of-five tells the BBC how she escaped a Kenyan doomsday cult where at least 200 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31pr8xy

Montana TikTok creators shrug off state's ban on app

Montana is first US state to ban the app, but influencers there don't seem too concerned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sjcJSEp

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/nv7cyRF

Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud

The company makes the decision amid an escalating legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WHY5hJ6

New York limousine operator convicted of crash that killed 20

The operator of Prestige Limousine faces 15 years in prison for failing to safety maintain the limo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bqwBYCg

TikTok: Montana to become first US state to ban app on personal devices

The Chinese-owned platform said the ban "infringes on the First Amendment rights of the people of Montana". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nJ8sldN

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/ZQvosnt

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/bc17hmt

Meghan and Prince Harry looked nervous, says New York taxi driver

"I think they were being chased the whole day or something," says New Yorker Sonny Singh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t9CAMlw

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://ift.tt/DC2Elcm

Child rescued from dust devil during baseball game

A 17-year-old umpire came to the rescue of a young player during a Florida little league game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ehTN0Mp

North Carolina upholds 12-week abortion ban

Republicans overturn the governor's veto of their bill, prompting chants of "shame" from onlookers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y0ZfPjk

Record inflation: Five ways Argentines try to cope

With inflation above 100%, Argentines have devised a number of strategies to deal with the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pWiqERZ

Delhi Metro: India's uneasy relation with public gestures of love

A viral video of a couple kissing in a train has sparked a debate about public display of affection in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jM0igdN

Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks

Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nRuZVOB

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/AqBepGL

IPL: The remarkable reinvention of cricket legend MS Dhoni at 41

MS Dhoni has successfully transformed himself into a formidable lower-order batsman for his IPL team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z5MHbgt

Thailand elections: Move Forward looks to make history

A young, progressive party won more seats than any other. Will the senate and courts let them govern? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JPbSRjp

New Zealand hostel fire: At least six dead and more missing in Wellington

Wellington fire commander Nick Pyatt says the blaze is the city's "worst nightmare". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vorzJRp

Cambodia: Opposition Candlelight Party barred from July vote

The move means long-time leader Hun Sen will again face no real competition in July's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yXILBhE

The man who wants to radically reform Thailand's politics

Pita Limjaroenrat was surrounded by supporters who handed him gifts in front of swathes of cameras. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lLvcZ6r

Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rSGTdQB

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/xqyTOcC

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/ZJu97ci

Why Ryan Reynolds wanted to buy this ice hockey team

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and the Weeknd want to be the next owner of the Ottawa Senators. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TuLGlZk

From Syria to Sudan: The nightmare followed me

Kareem thought he had found safety but his life was then engulfed in violence once more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YZ9spay

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.tt/cO1b9Iu

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/w7aUC8G

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/26eHOgG

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.tt/HfMVUe0

Papua New Guinea minister quits over luxury Coronation trip controversy

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister called critics of his daughter's TikTok "primitive animals". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8UxtZJS

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://ift.tt/6URdjVS

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/3CdoMHY

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/tjSuOzi

Lori Vallow: US doomsday cult mum guilty of murdering children, rival

Lori Vallow, 49, faces up to life in prison for murdering her two children and her husband's former wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QqTx0V4

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://ift.tt/Pk8Se0w

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/9WPaB0Q

Australia approves first new coal mine

The government came to power a year ago promising greater action on climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9HOrWZ6

Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023

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

Russia denies advances by Ukrainian forces along front line

Pro-Russian sources say Ukrainian soldiers have made advances on the front line in east Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0U5RYbI

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://ift.tt/q0Zbzwv

Shireen Abu Aqla: Al Jazeera reporter's family still hope for justice

A year after Shireen Abu Aqla was killed by Israeli troops, her brother says they have been denied justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G0E67yA

Jailed Dutchman Joran van der Sloot to be extradited from Peru to US

Jailed in Peru, Van der Sloot faces extortion charges related to US teen Natalee Holloway's disappearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z9JjZQ8

Kambo: Australia investigates suspected frog mucus deaths

Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XSGfUx8

Eurovision Q&A: Sweden's returning champion, Loreen

The bookmaker's favourite could be the first woman to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cf12ToV

Israeli air strike kills missile commander in Gaza

A pre-dawn air strike kills a top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander and one other person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fzEUOQk

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 - World https://ift.tt/UBrEiRw

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/T2JrYbc

Djerba Tunisia: Deadly shooting near Africa's oldest synagogue

Two visitors and two security guards are killed in an attack on the Tunisian island of Djerba. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uWsJ8Sk

Nigeria Benin Bronzes: Buhari declaration 'blindsides' museum officials

Nigeria's president says all Bronzes belong to the Oba of Benin throwing return deals into confusion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SjNLXbZ

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.tt/FS5Cq1r

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/icQVY02

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/APRdkxz

Turkey elections: Aftershocks of anger and grief in the quake-hit nation

On the ruined streets, some blame the president while others tell the BBC the disaster was unavoidable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wnBUS1I

Ukraine war: Jet pilots talk about the air war with Russia

Ukrainian and Russian pilots are fighting to control the skies. Could Western jets change the war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UaB65e0

Deaths raise fresh fears over cow vigilantism in India

The deaths of three Muslim men within weeks brought calls for police to punish Hindu vigilantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g8Omti4

Meet Melanie and Chayse: The disabled woman and her sex worker

Aged 43, Melanie decided to book an escort and experience sex for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gWYIUa9

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/JrUFetM

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/qoS4ewd

Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

More details are emerging about the victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at an outdoor mall in Allen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6RjVH3c

St Kitts and Nevis is not totally free under King Charles III, says PM

Prime Minister Terrance Drew tells the BBC he will ask the people about making the country a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rh5QB0g

India Kerala: At least 21 dead as boat capsizes

The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers pull the vessel out of shallow, muddy waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XiaMDP0

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/td2BQPa

Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss 'promised ammunition' after retreat threat

Yevgeny Prigozhin seemingly U-turns on his threat to withdraw from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uOkiWm5

Zakhar Prilepin: Russian pro-war writer hit by car bomb out of coma

Investigators claim a man, who allegedly detonated the bomb remotely, was working for Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EoQs8Z6

Watch the King's coronation side by side with his mother's

Watch to see what's changed since 1953 and what's stayed the same. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yA0DIr2

Texas shooting: People flee as gunshots are heard at mall

A gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ePc4H5u

Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/waNSOc5

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/4l1Oj7F

Habib Chaab: Iran executes Swedish-Iranian for alleged terrorism

Habib Chaab was a founder of a group calling for independence for ethnic Arabs in Khuzestan province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Q37Zvg

Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S2phiFw

Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling

President López Obrador says he wants China to help fight the deadly opioid ravaging the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iXv5kwf

Daniel Penny: Ex-Marine defends NYC subway chokehold

Lawyers for Daniel Penny say he and other passengers acted in self-defence when they restrained Jordan Neely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FUZ9fus

Their plane went down - how this WW2 Canada crew survived

Eighty years after their plane crashed, the story of a Halifax bomber crew is finally being told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dogLX8p

Tyre Nichols autopsy shows he died of blunt force injuries

Tyre Nichols, 28, suffered from internal bleeding and tears to his brain, as well as bruises and cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WJYCINT

Canada considers expelling Chinese diplomats for targeting MP

Canada's spy agency has accused China of targeting a Canadian politician who criticised Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nbeEOVf

Serie A: Fans ecstatic after Napoli’s first win in 33 years

Fireworks and flares were set off across the city after Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xyHM3sI

Napoli win Serie A for first time in 33 years to spark street party

Napoli finally end their 33-year wait to win Serie A, sparking scenes of celebration in football-mad Naples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XgAYTaS

The journalists imprisoned for reporting the death that shook Iran

Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were detained after they broke the news of Mahsa Amini’s death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JECjIc6

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/6O3xEFP

Ukraine: Drone shot down over Kyiv burns through sky

The drone was Ukrainian and downed by the country's own forces after it reportedly lost control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KdZ7ujQ

Vinesh Phogat: Protesting India wrestlers say police assaulted them

The athletes are demanding the arrest of their federation chief, alleging sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Iua2jx

Why black bears love dumpster diving

Experts say garbage containers with food are an ideal spot for bears who eat just about anything. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ol3072

Katty Kay meets the would-be queen of Italy

All eyes are on Vittoria di Savoia, the first female heir to the Italian crown in a millennium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nEaFWIy

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/AEkiPoV

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/oi072Vl

India's Go First cancels flights after bankruptcy

The country's fourth largest carrier blames US engine maker Pratt & Whitney for its problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oTx2fMs

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recounts bout of profound loneliness

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tells of his struggle with isolation, likened to the danger of smoking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wZRKt5l

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/HWiFELc

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/WoY26zV

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/jN25FeM

Met Gala 2023: Doja Cat and Jared Leto deliver wildest looks

Doja Cat was among the stars paying tribute not just to Karl Lagerfeld - but also his famous feline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xj8o0mg

Vanessa Hudson: Qantas appoints first female CEO as Alan Joyce steps down

Current financial chief and airline veteran Vanessa Hudson will take on the top job in November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PCXzYrN

Two hospitals broke law by denying abortion - US health officials

Hospitals that refused life-saving care during an emergency broke federal rules, health officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T4vIbrS