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Saturday, September 30, 2023
Right Wing Tanks Stopgap Bill in House, Pushing Government Toward a Shutdown
By Catie Edmondson, Kayla Guo and Carl Hulse from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3rztvQ1
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How the Shutdown Holdouts Have Antagonized McCarthy Before
By Karen Yourish and Lazaro Gamio from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3PXQOMV
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Driver ploughs through wall into police squad room in New Jersey
John Hargreaves has been charged following the incident in the US state of New Jersey. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3PYI1ub
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia says 100,000 refugees flee region
Almost the entire ethnic Armenian population has fled the region since Azerbaijan seized it last week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Man dies in Australia after whale strikes boat
Police said the likely collision had caused the boat to tilt, throwing both men overboard. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/46spvj9
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Friday, September 29, 2023
Senator Dianne Feinstein dies aged 90
The California senator served for more than three decades and was a trailblazer for women in US politics. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Eswatini election: The vote in a kingdom where parties are banned
Voting is under way in Eswatini, but in Africa's last absolute monarchy, MPs have little power. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4...
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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete after IPC vote
Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris after the International Paralympic Committee votes against...
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Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji
Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/46bflUb
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?
The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ZGxFlW
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Cher accused of hiring men to kidnap her son
The claims are contained in newly surfaced court documents filed by the estranged wife of Cher's son. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82
The actor, a four-time Bafta award winner, was best known for playing Dumbledore in the hit film series. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe
Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police. from BBC News -...
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Travis King arrives back on US soil from N Korea
The US soldier had illegally crossed into North Korea in July and had been held there since. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/48xXkB9 ...
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Iraq wedding fire: What do we know?
More than 100 people have been killed by a blaze that swept through a wedding party in Qaraqosh. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3RxG...
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Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capital
The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3RvciBY...
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Russia shows video to prove top commander is alive
Ukraine is "clarifying" its recent reports that Russia's Admiral Sokolov died in a missile attack on Friday. from BBC News -...
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US actors' union members vote to authorise video game strike
The latest potential Hollywood strike relates to voice, motion capture and stunt work in video games. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase
Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43
She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Sophia Loren: Italian star has emergency surgery after fall
The 89-year-old Italian actress fell at her Swiss home and sustained "serious fractures". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Netflix Prepares to Send Its Final Red Envelope
By Nicole Sperling and Mark Abramson from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3t8zzj7
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Australian lethal mushroom mystery survivor leaves hospital
Erin Patterson cooked a meal using mushrooms which killed three relatives, but one has survived. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3RxE...
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Nagorno-Karabakh: BBC reports from Armenia border amid panic
The BBC's Nataliya Zotova reports from the border between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/46HA8yT
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Thailand: Man charged with beating his three children to death
Police suspect the man also killed two more of his children from a previous marriage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3LAtX7j
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Sunday, September 24, 2023
Olympic winner slams black Irish girl's medal snub
The Olympic champion says "there is no room for racism in sport" after footage from Ireland went viral. from BBC News - World ht...
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Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the Sea
By Hannah Beech and Jes Aznar from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3LzVzJO
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Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival
Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EX23...
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South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area
The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Pv...
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Saturday, September 23, 2023
Florida police stop 10-year-old driver on highway
Boy and 11-year-old sister found 200 miles from where they were reported missing by mother. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ryj7Id
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Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer
A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EWhB5H...
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China sentences Uyghur scholar to life in jail
Rahile Dawut loses appeal against a charge of endangering state security, a rights group says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/461br0...
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Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit
The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Friday, September 22, 2023
Ukraine war: Missile hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy
One soldier is missing after a missile hits navy headquarters in Crimea's Sevastopol, Moscow says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu's lock of hair returned after 140 years in UK
Prince Alemayehu, who was taken to the UK aged seven, died at 18 after an unhappy upbringing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/461k230...
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Timbuktu siege: Two killed in Mali mortar attack
The culturally significant city has been under siege reportedly causing shortages of basic items. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Rv...
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Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule
The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Angus Cloud cause of death: Euphoria star died of accidental drug overdose
Angus Cloud accidentally overdosed on fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, a coroner said. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Pw15i1 ...
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Guantanamo defendant 'too damaged' to stand trial
A military judge accepts Ramzi bin al-Shibh is too psychologically damaged to defend himself. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3RDtLIe...
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
King Charles given standing ovation in French Senate
His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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US offers almost 500,000 Venezuelans legal status
US cities have been grappling with large numbers of Venezuelans fleeing economic and political turmoil. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts
It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Azerbaijan Reclaims Armenian Enclave, Shifting Region’s Political Dynamics
By Ivan Nechepurenko and Anton Troianovski from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3EOkqFY
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Police taser school band director at US football game
The Birmingham Police Department has released bodycam footage of the incident. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/48mAKeM
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeat star's death
Demonstrators want to know how popular 27-year-old singer Mohbad died last week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EQxv1q
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Quobna Cugoano: London church honours Ghanaian-born freed slave and abolitionist
Quobna Cugoano was captured by slavers aged 13 but later played a big part in the UK abolition movement. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Violent tornado sends debris flying across eastern Chinese city
A tornado ripped through the city of Suqian in eastern China, sending debris flying through the air. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious
The advisory comes a day after tensions between the countries escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist. from BBC News - World https...
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Mexican railway operator suspends routes amid migrant deaths
Migrants heading to the US often hitch rides on freight trains, with many injured or killed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3sYCGKm ...
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Indonesia: TikToker jailed two years over pork video
Lina Lutfiawati, who identifies as Muslim, said an Islamic phrase before eating crispy pork skin. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/46j...
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Libya flood: Video appears to show Libya mayor's house set on fire
The mayor's home was burnt to the ground as protesters demanded answers for last week's catastrophic flood. from BBC News - World ...
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Beijing demands Hong Kong consulates hand over local staff data
Details including identity card numbers must be submitted to authorities in a month, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Ovidio Guzmán: Drug lord El Chapo's son pleads not guilty
A US court has accused Ovidio Guzmán of drug-trafficking and money-laundering, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3PIvt...
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Alien autopsy: Those viral 'non-human corpses' get dubious lab test
There's been widespread scepticism about the 'bodies' presented to Mexican authorities by a UFO enthusiast. from BBC News - Wo...
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Ukraine war: Russia demands UN court throw out case against it
Kyiv says Moscow falsely used genocide law to justify its invasion, but Russia wants the case thrown out. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna
Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/464SDNq ...
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
Hundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart
There have been a series of clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and opposition supporters abroad. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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In Risky Hunt for Secrets, U.S. and China Expand Global Spy Operations
By Julian E. Barnes and Edward Wong from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/44UIiTc
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Lampedusa: Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni visit island after migrant boat fears
More than 8,000 migrants have arrived on the Italian island over the past three days. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Pp9dRh
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Saturday, September 16, 2023
Storm Lee heads towards New England and Canada
Around 80,000 customers are without power as the storm tracks north, bringing powerful winds. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/48h7XYS...
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1-Year-Old Boy Dies of Suspected Opioid Exposure at a Bronx Day Care
By Erin Nolan and Ed Shanahan from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3sYddRd
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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia
This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/46...
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna
Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/464SDNq ...
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Why is the UK banning American XL Bully dogs?
The UK's prime minister says he wants the breed outlawed by the end of the year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Zljx0Z
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Greta Thunberg charged after blocking Sweden oil port for second time
The climate activist refused to end the protest, hours after being convicted of a similar offence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3P...
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
'Worse than death itself': Survivors describe Libya floods
Residents of Derna tell the BBC how they got out alive as floodwaters smashed through the city. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/462vb...
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Nigeria hit by widespread blackout in 'total system collapse'
Power generation in Nigeria, a major oil and gas producer, fell to zero megawatts early on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Libya flooding: Drone footage captures submerged neighbourhoods
The flooding in Derna swept away houses, buildings and left entire neighbourhoods surrounded by water. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Ros Atkins on... Libya’s political turmoil and the floods
The BBC's analysis editor looks at the link between the devastating floods and years of crisis in Libya. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Russian air defence system destroyed in Crimea in Ukrainian attack
A Ukrainian official tells the BBC the air defence system was destroyed in a cruise missile attack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The capture happened with no shots fired. Here’s the latest.
By Elise Young and Campbell Robertson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3r5tQtI
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Libya floods: Why port city of Derna was so badly hit
A visual guide to why heavy rain caused such devastation and killed so many people in the city of Derna. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Libya flooding: Doctor pleads for help as body count increases
Dr Najib Tarhoni has been working at the nearest large hospital to Derna, and is assisting with the disaster. from BBC News - World https:...
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Austrian ex-minister Karin Kneissl moves to Russia with her ponies
Karin Kneissl is known for her links to Russia, including dancing with Vladimir Putin at her wedding. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Derna: Soundtrack of children's cries now engulfs Libyan city
A Libyan journalist tells the BBC that survivors in Derna have reported scenes of utter devastation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Libya floods: Storm Daniel forces people onto streets
Much of Libya's eastern port of Derna is underwater after two dams and four bridges collapsed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/45...
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high
A UN report finds the area planted with coca bushes is the biggest ever registered. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3PyY9lH
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Putin and Kim: Friends in need (of ammunition)
Russia needs weapons. N Korea has weapons. It's a match made in the geo-political realities of 2023. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss
The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3rfzkBV
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Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister
Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Monday, September 11, 2023
Libya declares emergency as Storm Daniel kills 150
The storm causes severe flooding in eastern Libya after killing a dozen people in Europe last week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis: Backlash over support for rapist Danny Masterson
The actors, who starred in That '70s Show with Masterson, wrote letters of support to a judge. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E...
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Chile marks military coup as divisions continue
The left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Sunday, September 10, 2023
At Iowa’s Biggest Game, Football and Politics Collide
By Anjali Huynh and Nicholas Nehamas from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3PaNZGM
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Russia hails unexpected G20 'milestone' as Ukraine fumes
The world's leading economies issue a joint statement shorn of direct criticism of Moscow's war. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Ukraine war: Two foreign aid workers die in Russian missile strike
Two volunteers are killed and two others injured when their vehicle comes under fire in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EEF...
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Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse
CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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A Miracle in Missouri? The Nun Who Put Her Abbey on the Map.
By Ruth Graham and Katie Currid from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3RlD8MV
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Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake
The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives. from BBC News - World h...
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