Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say student feared kidnapped may be 'camping'
Police in Utah initially feared that missing Chinese student Kai Zhuang, 17, had been kidnapped. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/41GS...
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Sunday, December 31, 2023
Benjamin Kiplagat: Ugandan athlete stabbed to death in Kenya - reports
Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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John Pilger: Campaigning Australian journalist dies
Throughout his career, the writer was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3TIxXYg
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DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading
The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Saturday, December 30, 2023
Where Was the Israeli Military?
By Adam Goldman, Ronen Bergman, Mark Mazzetti, Natan Odenheimer, Alexander Cardia, Ainara Tiefenthäler and Sheera Frenkel from NYT World ht...
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Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by venomous snake on court
A highly venomous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International. from BBC News...
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Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say Chinese exchange student kidnapped
Officers in Utah say they believe Kai Zhuang, 17, is being held against his will for ransom. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tCnCm9 ...
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Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia
Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Friday, December 29, 2023
South Africa's shark spotters back in action as great whites return
The measures being taken to keep holiday-makers apart from great white sharks in Cape Town. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/48y7tgy
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Giant Waves Close Out California’s Remarkable Year of Weather Phenomena
By Heather Knight and Sergio Olmos from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3H25epO
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Beachgoers swept away as huge wave crashes over wall in California
Eight people were injured as a rogue wave swamped people and vehicles in the city of Ventura. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3TAqL0u...
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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Qatar commutes India ex-navy officers' death penalty
The eight Indians were sentenced to death by a Qatar court in October. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3RWlL58
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Moment Swat team tears open lorry to arrest driver on Texas motorway
Police had stopped the lorry, but the driver refused to get out of the vehicle. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3RHeuF3
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Delhi: Dense fog causes travel chaos in capital, other parts of north India
Heavy fog has led to travel disruptions and road accidents in the city and other parts of northern India. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81
Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4...
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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea
The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships. from BBC News - World https://...
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Monday, December 25, 2023
Pope: Free Israeli hostages and end the Gaza war
In a Christmas Day message, the pontiff pleads for an end to suffering of Israelis and Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Israel Says It Is Intensifying Its Campaign Against Hamas
By Isabel Kershner and Hiba Yazbek from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3tsBoI5
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Sunday, December 24, 2023
Laura Lynch, a Co-Founder of the Dixie Chicks, Dies at 65
By Sopan Deb and Aimee Ortiz from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3H2jNcV
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Slovakia arrest over threat to copy Prague attack
The suspect said he wanted to repeat Thursday's shooting in neighbouring Czech Republic, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Explosion at Indonesia nickel plant kills 13 staff
Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/488N8...
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Houthi Militia in Yemen Presents a Special Challenge for U.S.
By Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3H0Vaxe
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Saturday, December 23, 2023
The Day Hamas Came
By Patrick Kingsley, Aaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer, Ronen Bergman and Marco Hernandez from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3RBQJOj
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Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin
A former TV journalist is barred from standing by officials due to "mistakes" on her application form. from BBC News - World htt...
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Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days
An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Friday, December 22, 2023
Japan to send Patriot missiles to US which may aid Ukraine
The move comes as Western powers run out of ammunition for Ukraine in its war with Russia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4avpUEa
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Bodycam footage shows police hunting Prague gunman
A gunman killed 14 people at a university in the Czech capital, before turning the gun on himself. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3v...
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Word of the Day: vertiginous
By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/4auLqck
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Gaza facing famine if fighting continues, UN says
The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3N...
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Ukraine war: Male citizens living abroad to be asked to join army
The defence minister says Kyiv is considering sanctions for those who do not comply. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tBdlGN
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Gérard Depardieu: Feminists criticise Emmanuel Macron over defence of actor
The actor has been accused of rape, sexual assault and harassment. He denies any wrongdoing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tkiWkW ...
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European Super League: Uefa and Fifa rules banning breakaway league unlawful, says court
Uefa and Fifa rules banning clubs joining breakaway competitions like the European Super League are unlawful, the European Court of Justice ...
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Italy schools that scrap nativity could face fine
The far-right government says its proposed legislation will protect the country's "cultural roots". from BBC News - World ht...
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Sydney Sweeney: Angus Cloud's death doesn't feel real
The Euphoria cast were "were constantly on the phone with each other crying" after Angus Cloud died. from BBC News - World https...
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: Narendra Modi breaks silence on US murder plot allegation
The US has accused an Indian man of conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Nz2vY...
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Kenyan minister Kipchumba Murkomen sparks concern with 'Rwanda-is-autocracy' remark
On live TV, the transport minister commented that in Rwanda what the president said was "the law". from BBC News - World https:/...
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Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m
The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NAT...
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Meta's news ban in Canada remains as Online News Act goes into effect
The Canada law that forces tech giants to pay news outlets is now in effect, despite Meta's resistance. from BBC News - World https://...
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Monday, December 18, 2023
BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks
The oil giant joins shipping firms in suspending travel through the key route following missile strikes. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy
A flood of AI-generated nudity prompts the streaming giant to abandon new rules after just two days. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Biden ushered to safety after car crashes into motorcade
US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/41pIuJK
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Sunday, December 17, 2023
Film director Otar Iosseliani dies aged 89
The Georgian-born director is known for films such as Pastorale and Favourites of the Moon. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4aA7cLU
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Paris joins calls for durable Gaza truce
Paris goes further than the UK and Germany, who stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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UK MP says family trapped in church complex amid sniper fire
Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall
Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NuPPlN
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Saturday, December 16, 2023
Samer Abu Daqqa: Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike
Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4700DiI...
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A Viral Dance and ‘Happiness Campaign’ Frustrates Iran’s Clerics
By Farnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar from NYT World https://nyti.ms/41q2xI8
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Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86
Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3TsIBlP
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Friday, December 15, 2023
Watch: King Charles, Elton John pay tribute to Barry Humphries
Humphries was celebrated for his comedic “genius” but also kindness, at a state memorial in Sydney. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Word of the Day: plutocrat
By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/48ibzZR
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Beijing subway crash leaves 102 with broken bones
The impact of the collision, which occurred during heavy snowfall, caused some carriages to detach. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Nikhil Gupta: India man accused of US murder plot appeals to court
Nikhil Gupta has been accused by the US government of conspiring to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts
It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Watch: Intruder jumps on table in Indian parliament
Lawmakers said two men jumped into the well of the house from the visitors' gallery. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/48d8PNA
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What Worries Me About the Gaza War After My Trip to Arab States
By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3RnQvuk
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Ukraine war: Dozens wounded in missile strikes on Kyiv
A total of 53 people have been hurt in the attacks, including six children, the mayor of Kyiv says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Small island states 'weren't in room' when deal agreed
Samoa says they are "a little confused" by agreement of COP 28 climate deal while they were absent from room. from BBC News - Wo...
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Pakistan: 23 soldiers killed in attack on army base
An explosives-laden vehicle rams into a building, which is being used as a Pakistani army base. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3tgwX...
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Zara pulls advert accused of resembling Gaza images
The fashion firm says it regrets any misunderstanding about its advertising campaign. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Tmw6s7
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Monday, December 11, 2023
Ukraine war: Zelensky heads to US in bid to rescue $60bn military aid
The Ukrainian leader's third Washington visit comes with the military aid mired in US domestic politics. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Anna Cardwell: Honey Boo Boo pays tribute to sister who dies aged 29
Anna Cardwell, known as Chickadee, co-starred on the family reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church
A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3TeKoLn
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Paris Ritz: Missing €750k ring found in hotel vacuum bag
The owner has said she left the ring on a table in her hotel room but when she returned it was gone. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Sunday, December 10, 2023
Teenage children of jailed Narges Mohammadi accept her Nobel Peace Prize
In a speech smuggled from prison and read out by her twins, Narges Mohammadi denounces "tyrannical" Iran. from BBC News - World ...
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Smile Direct Club dentistry aligners firm shuts down
Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Explosion and fireball seen as storm sweeps through Tennessee
Tornadoes battering Tennessee leave thousands of people without power. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NgCcGM
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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Nigeria takes major step towards once again producing refined oil
A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Philippines accuses China of shooting water cannon at its boats
The incident is the latest dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4aqTPO7 ...
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Friday, December 8, 2023
North Koreans deported from Chinese jails face torture, activists warn
About 600 defectors, believed to be mostly women, have not been heard from since their deportation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Gaza: Video appears to show Palestinian men stripped and detained by IDF
Footage circulating online shows blindfolded men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli soldiers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Video shows stripped Palestinian men detained in Gaza
Pictures on social media show dozens of men in their underwear, with their hands restrained. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4a8YHai ...
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Thursday, December 7, 2023
College Presidents Under Fire After Dodging Questions About Antisemitism
By Stephanie Saul and Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3uPp3Ox
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Two dead after school shooting in western Russian city of Bryansk
A teenage girl shot and killed one person before shooting herself. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/486udE1
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Chennai: Heavy rains from Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of destruction in city
Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Best TV Shows of 2023
By James Poniewozik, Mike Hale and Margaret Lyons from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3GkPaPB
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UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark
The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
E-cigarettes: France backs bill to ban disposable vapes
The French parliament votes in favour but it still needs backing from the Senate and the EU Commission. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Nigeria airstrike 'mistakenly' kills worshippers at religious festival
The army was targeting "terrorists" when civilians were hit by accident, the state governor says. from BBC News - World https://...
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New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies
The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/47Fdyrp
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Monday, December 4, 2023
World War Two bomb detonated off coast of Denmark
The 130kg bomb got caught in a fisherman's net and had to be detonated by the Danish Navy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3N9mCw...
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COP28 president hits back at climate denial claims
"Everything we do is centred behind the science," the head of the UN climate talks in Dubai says. from BBC News - World https://...
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Billie Eilish accuses Variety of 'outing' her in cover story
The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview. from BBC News - World https:...
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Sunday, December 3, 2023
Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea
The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming". from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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"A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza"
The BBC's Hugo Bachata describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Saturday, December 2, 2023
French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher
Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/413lqA...
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Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai
In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/41...
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Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky
Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/46LhlSG
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Friday, December 1, 2023
Ukraine war: Zelensky says fortifying front lines must be accelerated
Ukraine's president meets frontline commanders and says winter is a new phase of the war with Russia. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again
The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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