Iguanas fall from trees as cold snap hits Florida
Warnings are issued as unusually cold temperatures in the US state cause the lizards to freeze. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oeCu...
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Monday, January 31, 2022
Book Ban Efforts Spread Across the U.S.
By Elizabeth A. Harris and Alexandra Alter from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/3s3DgCr
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Manhunt after German police officers shot dead near Kusel
Two officers were killed early on Monday during a routine traffic stop in western Germany. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3IPRTjw
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New Zealand responds to pregnant reporter helped by Taliban
New Zealand defended its border controls after Charlotte Bellis went public with her story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/35CCtAO
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Brazil rains: São Paulo floods kill 19 and destroy homes
About 500 families have been left homeless in São Paulo state after the latest deadly floods. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KZpaKG...
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India's Modi faces questions over spyware snooping
Fresh allegations have emerged that India bought spyware from Israel as part of a defence deal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3L0J7...
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Pillow fighting enters the professional ring
The first pillow fighting champions have been crowned at a competition in Florida in the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3rcBVK6 ...
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Sunday, January 30, 2022
Hundreds of Houthi rebel child soldiers dead in Yemen war - UN
Nearly 1,500 children recruited by Houthi rebels died in fighting against the government in 2020. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/35A...
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Winter Olympics 2022: Beijing reports spike in new virus cases
The highest number of cases since June 2020 is recorded as the Chinese capital hosts the Olympics. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3A...
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When Omicron Isn’t So Mild
By Reed Abelson and Christina Jewett from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3HgliTA
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Manchester United player Mason Greenwood accused of attacking woman
Manchester United says it is aware of allegations against Mason Greenwood which police are looking into. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Women's Ashes: England and Australia draw Test in incredible finale
England and Australia draw the one-off Women's Ashes Test in one of the most incredible finales cricket has seen. from BBC News - Worl...
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Ukraine-Russia tensions: British troops 'unlikely' to fight - Truss
The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Bloody Sunday: Irish PM lays wreath at Bloody Sunday memorial
Thirteen people were killed when British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights march in Londonderry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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'Bombogenesis' snowstorm strikes US East Coast
The storm, known as a Nor'easter, brought heavy snowfall, coastal flooding and blizzard conditions. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Nato's Jens Stoltenberg: No plans for combat troops in Ukraine
Nato's secretary general calls for "a balanced approach", amid heighten tensions in Eastern Europe. from BBC News - World ht...
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Saturday, January 29, 2022
Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore
Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Sergio Mattarella: At 80, Italy president set to stay on amid successor row
Sergio Mattarella agreed to stay on after ruling parties failed to find a compromise candidate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3gphc...
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Storm Ana: Deadly Africa storm shows climate crisis reality - UN
Rescue workers in southern Africa are trying to reach thousands stranded as more are found dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3obb...
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Hong Kong: One of city's last Tiananmen Square memorials covered up
The University of Hong Kong hides a pavement tribute, citing only routine maintenance. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ubb8zF
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Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty wins first Melbourne title by beating Danielle Collins
Ashleigh Barty ends the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion by beating Danielle Collins to win the ...
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Friday, January 28, 2022
Disney: Minnie Mouse to swap her dress for a trouser suit
The iconic cartoon mouse is getting a temporary outfit makeover, to mixed reviews from Disney fans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Chicago trains drive over flaming tracks
The tracks are set alight to prevent them from freezing over in snowy weather. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3u5yoPN
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Fujimono shooting: Japanese doctor killed in rare gun violence
Police arrest a 66-year-old man they say attacked a group of medical workers invited to his home. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AC...
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Family who died in freezing cold by US-Canada border identified
The four Indian nationals were trying to cross the Canada-US border on foot. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3o680Sa
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Thursday, January 27, 2022
Biden Expected to Nominate a Black Woman to the Supreme Court
By Michael D. Shear and Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3IKWpiW
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Ukraine crisis: Nord Stream 2 pipeline could be axed
Germany and the US threaten the future of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Instagram: Iran arrests 17 pranksters over social media videos
The videos showed faked murders and cake being thrown at members of the public in Tehran. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3o2Dmcd
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Ukraine crisis: BBC tries to track down official bomb shelters in Kyiv
Ukrainian authorities have mapped out Kyiv's bomb shelters, but can the BBC's Sarah Rainsford find them? from BBC News - World htt...
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Tennessee school board bans teaching of Holocaust graphic novel Maus
The board in Tennessee objected to swear words and depictions of nude mice in the graphic novel Maus. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Ukraine: What sanctions could be imposed on Russia?
Western diplomats are refusing to be explicit about specific penalties to keep the Kremlin guessing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Jordanian army says it killed 27 drug smugglers from Syria
The army says the smugglers attempted to cross into the kingdom under the cover of heavy snow. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3fZuWh...
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Ghostly monkey and crocodile newts among new Mekong area species
A list of 224 newly discovered species is published by the World Wildlife Fund conservation group. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3f...
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Cuba says more than 700 charged over anti-government protests
More than 170 people have already been convicted after trials criticised by activists as unfair. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32yl...
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China changes Fight Club film ending so the authorities win
In China, the final scene of the 1999 film says the subversive plot fails and the authorities win. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3I...
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Viral videos, stoicism and stockpiling on Ukraine’s uneasy borders
With an estimated 100,000 Russian soldiers now on Ukraine's border, what do Ukrainians make of it all? from BBC News - World https://b...
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Father on unvaccinated son's heart transplant denial
David Ferguson says his son has "gone to the edge of death" to stick to his principles. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3G1...
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Ukraine: Biden says Russian invasion 'would change the world'
The US President says Russian troops entering Ukraine "would be the largest invasion since World War Two". from BBC News - World...
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Africa Cup of Nations: Football fans run towards Paul Biya stadium before crush
At least eight people have been killed in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon. from BBC News - World https...
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Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Affirmative Action at Harvard and U.N.C.
By Adam Liptak and Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3G0Uu8v
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Central Asia blackout leaves millions without power
A surge disconnects a major power line from the shared grid, causing chaos across the region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tV5p0P...
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Bataclan survivor finds NFT of her X-ray for sale online
The surgeon had put an image of a patient's X-ray on a website that sells NFTs without her consent. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Ukraine: 'I should be ready to defend the country'
Marta is getting military training for a possible Russian invasion, but says she doesn't want war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Guatemala convicts ex-soldiers for raping indigenous women
Five ex-paramilitary soldiers are given 30-year jail terms for raping dozens of women in the 1980s. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Burkina Faso coup: Why soldiers have overthrown President Kaboré
The military takeover, driven by insecurity, resembles what happened in neighbouring Mali. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3g0oXZq
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Monday, January 24, 2022
Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel is 22-year-old Kenyan
A man found alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa is identified. from BBC News - World https://...
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Heidelberg shooting: Gunman dead after injuring several
Police say the gunman in the university town of Heidelberg was acting alone and is now dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KE3ELn ...
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Pakistan's first female Supreme Court judge sworn in
Ayesha Malik now sits on a bench with 16 other male colleagues in the country's top court. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/35czZs...
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Mexico violence: Third journalist killed this year
Lourdes Maldonado López is the second journalist murdered in the city of Tijuana in a week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qUE25d
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Hundreds of children held by IS in besieged prison in Syria
Kurdish-led forces say they are being used as human shields in the jail they have surrounded in Syria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Sunday, January 23, 2022
Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions
A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport
A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Burkina Faso military bases hit by heavy gunfire
The government denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president had been detained. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KyfIOl
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NZ PM Ardern calls off wedding amid Omicron outbreak
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding after announcing new Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World h...
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Cameroon nightclub fire: Liv's Night Club in Yaoundé hit by deadly blaze
At least 16 people have been killed and eight others seriously wounded in the blaze. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3H1UOVS
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Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton starts hunger strike in prison
Anoosheh Ashoori from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those being held in Iran. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nQno...
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Saturday, January 22, 2022
Do Ukrainians and Russians believe a full-scale war is possible?
Amid growing fears of a Russian invasion, BBC correspondents gauge the public mood in Kyiv and Moscow. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Fans sue Universal Pictures over film without Ana de Armas
The comedy Yesterday has the actress in the trailer, but not the movie itself - to the anger of fans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends Covid hamster cull
Carrie Lam says the priority is to control the rise in cases partly caused by an outbreak in pet hamsters. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Kiribati goes into first lockdown after Covid flight cases
Until last week, the remote island nation of Kiribati had recorded just two Covid cases. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GXhFSf
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Meat Loaf: What exactly is it that the singer would not do for love?
How I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) became one of rock's biggest urban myths. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Friday, January 21, 2022
Serbia revokes Rio Tinto lithium mine permits following protests
The country cancels the mining licence for the Anglo-Australian firm's controversial $2.4bn project. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Hong Kong: Secret rescue network to evade hamster Covid cull
An underground network of animal lovers is helping Hong Kong hamster owners avoid a government cull. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Singer and Actor, Dies
By Alex Marshall and Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3nM860N
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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka out to Amanda Anisimova, Ashleigh Barty wins in Melbourne
Defending champion Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after losing in the third round to American opponent Amanda Anisimova. from B...
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French tourist Benjamin Briere goes on trial in Iran for espionage
Benjamin Brière was arrested in 2020 after flying a drone near the Iran-Turkmenistan border. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tN6Azy ...
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Meat Loaf: The music legend's life in video
Remembering Bat Out of Hell star Meat Loaf who has died at the age of 74. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AiabXm
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Thursday, January 20, 2022
Liberian church stampede kills 29 worshippers in Monrovia
At least 29 people, including 11 children, die when robbers attack an open-air service, causing panic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Havana syndrome: Most cases not caused by foreign power - CIA
A mysterious illness striking US diplomats can usually be explained by natural causes, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Former Pope Benedict failed to act over abuse, new report finds
Benedict XVI is incriminated in a report into child sex abuse in Munich in the 70s and 80s. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ij9dgo
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International Red Cross hack exposes half a million vulnerable people
A cyber-attack on the humanitarian organisation exposes the details of half a million vulnerable people from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Djokovic could have inspired anti-vax Australians, court says
The court said it was reasonable to think Djokovic might have inspired anti-vaccine sentiment in Australia. from BBC News - World https://...
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Tonga: Journalist gives firsthand account of volcano eruption
Speaking from Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa, Marian Kupu gives a firsthand account of the moment the undersea volcano erupted. from ...
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
In pictures: Snow falls in Algeria's Sahara Desert
The ice crystals leave stunning patterns in the sands of the Sahara, the world's largest hot desert. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Ashling Murphy: Further arrest in murder investigation
Irish police are questioning a man about withholding information over the killing of Ashling Murphy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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André Leon Talley, Editor and Fashion Industry Force, Dies at 73
By Vanessa Friedman and Jacob Bernstein from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/32bunO2
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Andre Leon Talley: Former Vogue creative director dies aged 73
Andre Leon Talley was credited with getting more black models into the fashion industry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3FL5Ahw
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Bali bombings: Indonesia jails man for masterminding attacks
A man who evaded arrest for two decades is given 15 years for planning the attacks, which killed 202. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Sania Mirza: India tennis star to retire after 2022 season
Sania Mirza, a former Wimbledon doubles champion, is one of India's most celebrated sports stars. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Britney Spears issues cease and desist letter to sister Jamie Lynn over book
The singer accuses Jamie Lynn Spears of promoting "false or fantastical grievances" in her new book. from BBC News - World https...
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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Sweden drones: Sightings reported over nuclear plants and palace
Security services take over an inquiry into a series of sightings and it is unclear who is to blame. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Texas synagogue hostage-taker was known to MI5
Malik Faisal Akram, who took four people hostage in the US, was investigated in 2020 by UK services. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Australian Open: Tennis Australia 'deeply regrets' impact of Novak Djokovic saga
The Novak Djokovic visa saga was "a significant distraction for everyone", say Australian Open organisers. from BBC News - World...
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Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving adamant on vaccine refusal
Kyrie Irving will not change his mind and get vaccinated against Covid-19 despite an injury to fellow Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant. f...
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Monday, January 17, 2022
Tonga volcano: Video shows eruption day before tsunami
Watch dramatic footage of the underwater volcano erupting the day before it triggered a tsunami. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3rsK...
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Novak Djokovic arrives back in Serbia after deportation
Novak Djokovic arrives back in Belgrade after losing his Australian visa battle and getting deported. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Tonga tsunami: Major damage reported amid communications black out
Significant damage has been reported but with communications down the scale is unclear. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nyAlAa
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Sunday, January 16, 2022
Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu: Somali spokesman injured in Mogadishu
Former BBC journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu was targeted by terrorists, the prime minister says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Russia Issues Subtle Threats More Far-Reaching Than a Ukraine Invasion
By Anton Troianovski and David E. Sanger from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3qxlE23
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Australia tormented Djokovic - Serbian president
Aleksandar Vucic describes Australia's treatment of the tennis star as torment and torture. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3fsFO...
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Saturday, January 15, 2022
Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica
John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KcLxw3 ...
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Man who had pig heart transplant was guilty of 1988 stabbing
David Bennett once stabbed a man seven times leaving him paralysed, it has been revealed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/33D9RpS
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Prince Andrew's lawyers say accuser may have false memories
Court documents say the Duke of York wants to question Virginia Giuffre's psychologist and husband. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Virat Kohli steps down as India Test captain
Virat Kohli steps down as captain of India men's Test team after a record 68 matches as skipper. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Bipin Rawat: Bad weather caused India's top commander's chopper crash
Bad weather was behind the helicopter crash that killed General Bipin Rawat, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3I9kRKC...
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Ashling Murphy: Vigils across Ireland for murdered teacher
Ashling Murphy's family are said to be "overwhelmed by the national outpouring of support". from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Friday, January 14, 2022
Bafta Film Awards: Can Rebel Wilson save the 2022 awards season?
The actress is due to host the Bafta Film Awards in February in an effort to boost viewing figures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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YouTube rich list: MrBeast was the highest-paid star of 2021
Between them, the 10 highest-paid YouTubers raked in $300m last year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31Z12GF
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Nirvana baby refiles lawsuit over Nevermind album cover
Spencer Elden files an amended complaint, again accusing the band of distributing child pornography. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Thursday, January 13, 2022
'Havana syndrome': US baffled after new cases in Europe
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says investigations continue after more diplomats fall ill. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3fmf5ZP...
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Novak Djokovic and the unanswered questions
Novak Djokovic is facing a number of questions over his activities after testing positive for Covid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Israel says it broke up Iranian spy network that recruited women
Four Israeli Jewish women of Iranian descent were allegedly paid thousands of dollars by a handler. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Covid: Viral photo highlights challenges of vaccinating Amazon
A photo of a man carrying his father has highlighted the challenges of vaccinating indigenous villages. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Morocco sex for grades: Hassan I University lecturer jailed
The professor is sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of indecent behaviour. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zUNOH...
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The puzzle of America's record Covid hospital rate
Europe has fewer Covid patients in hospital now. Why are the US and Canada bucking the Omicron trend? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Kenya Power in the spotlight after nationwide blackout
Kenyans spent several hours with electricity this week, what are the underlying causes? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3nk4Nhe
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Kylie Jenner becomes first woman with 300 million Instagram followers
Ariana Grande, previously the app's most popular woman, is now tied in second place with Selena Gomez. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Love theory in Italian man's Ivory Coast kidnap
Prosecutors say a businessman may have been duped into going to Ivory Coast by an online scammer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/34P...
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Baby found by teenagers in -20C in Siberia doing well
The parents of one of the teenagers wish to adopt the little girl if relatives cannot be found. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tk3y...
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Aras Amiri: British Council says jailed employee freed by Iran
Aras Amiri, an Iranian citizen, has returned to the UK after being acquitted of spying on appeal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3fj...
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Alps murders: French police arrest suspect over killing of British family
Three members of a British family and a French cyclist were shot dead in the French Alps. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3rek1FE
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Brazil rains: Minas Gerais hit by deadly landslides and floods
Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rains have killed at least 10 people in Minas Gerais. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3f...
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'He was like a lighthouse' - Sidney Poitier's daughter posts moving tribute
"I know people know he was good, but I don't think they know the depth of his goodness." from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Second child dies after Spanish bouncy castle accident
The four-year-old girl was injured when a bouncy castle was thrown into the air by wind last week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3F...
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Ugandan author of The Greedy Barbarian charged over Museveni tweets
A Ugandan novelist is accused of using Twitter to "disturb the peace" of Yoweri Museveni and his son. from BBC News - World http...
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Lawsuit Says 16 Elite Colleges Are Part of Price-Fixing Cartel
By Stephanie Saul and Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3rbguYy
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Fighting the darknet drug dealers who can't be stopped
BBC research finds hundreds of dealers who have survived multiple police shutdowns of darknet marketplaces. from BBC News - World https://...
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Insurers Will Have to Cover 8 At-Home Virus Tests Per Month
By Noah Weiland and Sarah Kliff from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Gdhf9Y
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Novak Djokovic: Questions raised over tennis star's travel declaration
Australian officials are investigating whether inaccurate information was given, local media says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3H...
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Monday, January 10, 2022
Spain: Badger thought to have found Roman treasure
Archaeologists discovered Roman coins outside the den of an animal next to a cave in northern Spain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Former Israeli PMs Netanyahu and Olmert face off in court in libel case
Benjamin Netanyahu and his family are suing Ehud Olmert for claiming that they were mentally ill. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qc...
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Swedish PM under fire for illegal immigrant cleaner
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson says she was assured all company employees were working legally. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Novak Djokovic family end press conference after Covid event question
The family of the tennis star end a press conference, refusing to be drawn on his positive PCR test. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Djokovic's brother: We fight for truth and justice
Djordje Djokovic, speaks about supporting the tennis star during his detention in Australia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HTyVIm ...
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Novak Djokovic's mother: We're here to celebrate our son's victory
Dijana Djokovic speaks at a press conference after her son Novak had his Australian visa reinstated. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Sunday, January 9, 2022
Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals
Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zNke6D
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Afcon 2021: Cameroon beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in opening game
Hosts Cameroon come from behind to beat Burkina Faso in an absorbing opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations. from BBC News - World http...
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Spelling Bee Forum
By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/3JXMQyA
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Novak Djokovic: Australia says tennis star given no visa assurances
The tennis star hopes to play in the Australian Open but instead could be deported. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3t7dUpn
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Covid pandemic: Chinese city tests 14m people after cluster
As China pursues a zero-Covid policy, Tianjin aims to test all its residents within 48 hours. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tf47NU...
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Kazakhstan unrest: At least 154 killed in crackdown on protests, reports say
Days of violent anti-government protests also saw nearly 6,000 people arrested, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3rkkUg...
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Saturday, January 8, 2022
Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years
Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3q8liyN
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Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93
Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Heavy snow leaves many dead in northern Pakistan
Would-be tourists travelled to see the unusual amount of snow but around 1,000 cars became stranded in a blizzard. from BBC News - World h...
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Kazakhstan unrest: Ex-intelligence chief arrested for treason
Karim Massimov's arrest comes in the wake of violent, nationwide anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3JVyej...
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Turkmenistan plans to close its 'Gateway to Hell'
The site, a fire burning for decades in a huge desert gas crater, is a popular tourist attraction. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3J...
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Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Dozens killed in airstrike at camp, say aid staff
Aid workers in northern Ethiopia say 56 people are killed in a strike on a camp for the displaced. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3f...
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Friday, January 7, 2022
Christine Mboma crowned BBC African Sports Personality of the Year
Christine Mboma, who became the first Namibian woman to win an Olympic medal, is the BBC African Sports Personality of the Year for 2021. ...
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Omicron: Huge number of Covid cases on second Italy-India flight say Indian officials
Majority of passengers on two flights from Italy to Amritsar in India test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HL...
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Sidney Poitier: Remembering the Oscar winner and Hollywood trailblazer
We look back on the career of Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3F5Sv1Z ...
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Sidney Poitier was a ground-breaking black man - Bonnie Greer
Playwright Bonnie Greer pays tribute to the acting legend Sidney Poitier, who has died at the age of 94. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Truck spends three days dangling over China cliff
The driver is said to have tried to reverse on a narrow mountain road. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3G7Shca
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South Africa parliament sprinklers failed during fire, report says
The alarm did not work and fire doors were left open when Sunday's blaze started, the fire service says. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Sidney Poitier: The actor who broke down Hollywood's racial barriers
Sidney Poitier, the actor and director who helped break down Hollywood's racial barriers, dies aged 94. from BBC News - World https://...
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Novak Djokovic thanks fans as he awaits deportation decision
The men's tennis star is awaiting a decision on his deportation from Australia over a vaccination row. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Instagram blocked hashtag in memory of Iran plane crash victims
The social media giant says it did so by mistake, as families tried to memorialise the 176 victims. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Gunfire heard as BBC visits scene of Kazakh clashes
The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov reports from Almaty in the aftermath of violent protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3n7qMI7...
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Thursday, January 6, 2022
Kazakhstan unrest: Government restores fuel price cap after bloodshed
The government reinstates vehicle fuel price caps for six months after dozens die in mass protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Novak Djokovic will be deported if he hasn't told truth, deputy PM says
Rich people are not above the law, Australia's deputy PM says, as the player launches legal appeal. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Ethiopia civil war: Tigray hospital running out of food for starving children
The hospital treating Surafeal in Ethiopia's Tigray region is also running out of food. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3F24BcD
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Capitol riots: Trump tried to prevent peaceful transition, says Biden
US President Joe Biden says the country must make sure the US Capitol attacks never happen again. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/33a...
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How to Stay Safe if You’re Trapped in Your Car During a Snowstorm
By Alyssa Lukpat and Christine Chung from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3eWMVo1
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Jon Stewart denies accusing JK Rowling of anti-Semitism
The US chat-show host denies accusing the Harry Potter author of anti-Semitism in comments on a podcast. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Guatemala soldiers face rape trial after 40 years
Five former soldiers are accused of raping 36 indigenous Mayan women during the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Emerging Data Raise Questions About Antigen Tests and Nasal Swabs
By Emily Anthes and Christina Jewett from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3pYfgR3
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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Philadelphia fire: Seven children among 13 dead in apartment blaze
Two others are injured after a blaze rips through a three-storey public housing block. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ztQyLI
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Pope Francis says choosing pets over kids is selfish
Pope Francis has said that those who choose to have pets over children show "a form of selfishness". from BBC News - World https...
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Niger police seize record 200kg of cocaine from mayor's car
The mayor and his driver are arrested for allegedly trying to transport the record haul to Libya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qP...
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South Africa's Zondo commission report: Scandal, bullying and fear
A report reveals how a business family allegedly secured control of South Africa under ex-President Zuma. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Australia could refuse Novak Djokovic entry over vaccine row - PM
The tennis player must prove that he cannot be jabbed for medical reasons, Australia's Prime Minister says. from BBC News - World http...
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Kosovo bans cryptocurrency mining after blackouts
The Balkan country is enforcing blackouts amid an electricity shortage caused by high global prices. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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