'I grabbed my grandchildren and ran': Lebanon families flee Israeli strikes
People sleeping rough at a Beirut school describe fleeing Israel's bombardment with moments to spare. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dn...
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Monday, September 30, 2024
Helene Has Killed More Than 90 People. Here Are Some of Their Stories.
By Isabelle Taft, Sara Ruberg and Kate Selig from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4eI0m8h
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Sunday, September 29, 2024
Sean Combs’s White Parties Were Edgy, A-List Affairs. Were They More?
By Jesse McKinley and Sarah Maslin Nir from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3Y3yndQ
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What I found on the secretive tropical island they don't want you to see
BBC reporter gains access to the remote ocean territory despite UK and US attempts to stop her. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZItYy1
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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan says 'it's good to be back' after award win
The Bollywood superstar returned to movies in 2023 after a hiatus lasting four years. from BBC News https://bbc.in/47M466o
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Saturday, September 28, 2024
OpenAI Is Growing Fast and Burning Through Piles of Money
By Mike Isaac and Erin Griffith from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/4gKJwqW
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'A very dangerous and delicate moment for Lebanon'
BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from Beirut as the IDF says it has killed the Hezbollah leader. from BBC News https://b...
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Who is Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah?
He played a key role in turning Hezbollah into the political and military force it is today. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Bk7oSd
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Republican governor candidate treated for burns after 'campaign incident'
Mark Robinson's campaign is mired in scandal after reports he had posted racist comments online. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3zELLLZ ...
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Friday, September 27, 2024
Argentina records sharp rise in poverty
More than half of people in Argentina are now living in poverty, latest figures indicate. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3ZFhlDK
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Myanmar rebels reject embattled junta's peace offer
The offer comes after battlefield losses and defections in the three-year-long civil war. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4egx4xC
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Raging waters and rescues as Hurricane Helene hits Florida
The category four storm hammered Florida's coast, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3zwB1zh
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Iran faces dilemma of restraint or revenge for attacks on ally Hezbollah
Iran has sought to strike an unusually conciliatory tone in the face of attacks on its ally Hezbollah. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XG9sL...
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Escalating Trump row looms over Zelensky's US visit
Republicans accused Zelensky of election interference, after he visited an arms factory with top Democrats. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3...
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Storm Helene strengthens as it heads to Mexico and Florida
The tropical storm is forecast to strengthen into a category-three hurricane by Thursday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ewdttH
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Will the US presidential election define the future of crypto?
Crypto currency firms are waiting to see how November's vote will impact upon them. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ed2rJx
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Cats have more freedom than Afghan women - Meryl Streep
A cat may "feel the sun on her face" in a park but girls do not have such freedoms under the Taliban, she said. from BBC News ht...
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Canadian alleges 'psychological torture' in Chinese jail
Michael Kovrig, whose arrest kicked off a diplomatic spat, says he was held in solitary confinement for months. from BBC News https://bbc....
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Monday, September 23, 2024
Boss of Titan sub firm said: 'No-one is dying under my watch'
A transcript reveals the OceanGate chief in a heated exchange, years before he and four others died when the submersible imploded. from BB...
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Street battles in Bolivia as Evo Morales leads march to capital
Supporters of Evo Morales have clashed with followers of his rival ahead of 2025 election from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XyWZtu
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Cathay bans couple who started row over reclining seat
A Chinese woman said she was harassed by the couple seated behind her on a flight after reclining her seat. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4...
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Sunday, September 22, 2024
Kenya to send 600 more police officers to Haiti
This will bring the Kenyan contingent helping Haitian police fight gangs up to 1,000. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XUv3lb
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At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine explosion
At least 51 people are reported to have been killed after a gas leak sparked a blast in eastern Iran. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3MWFoXe...
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Saturday, September 21, 2024
Paratroopers mark 80 years since Operation Market Garden
A commemorative parachute jump is to be held in the Netherlands to remember the 'bridge too far'. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dg...
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Pilot hostage freed by Papua rebels 'very happy' to go home
He was kidnapped by separatists in Indonesia's West Papua region and spent more than 19 months in captivity. from BBC News https://bbc...
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Friday, September 20, 2024
Businessman extradited from UK to South Africa on fraud charges
Michael Lomas is accused of manipulating massive contracts for work on a power station in South Africa. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Xvjr...
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Schoolboy's killing in China sparks Japanese fears
Stabbing of 10-year-old schoolboy in Shenzhen is the second attack on Japanese nationals this year. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XvVL28
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
US goes big with first interest rate cut in four years
The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3MRAJ...
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Nintendo sues 'Pokémon with guns' video game firm
The Japanese company alleges that the Palworld video game "infringes multiple patent rights". from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gsid...
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
How the Hezbollah exploding pagers attack unfolded
Twelve people, including a child, have been killed after pagers exploded, Lebanon's health minister says. from BBC News https://bbc.in...
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Chased out by protesters, a political dynasty plots its comeback
The Rajapaksas had a vice-like grip on Sri Lanka until they were chased from power. Could they return? from BBC News https://bbc.in/3BfVzM...
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Trump says he was bundled into golf cart after shots rang out
The ex-president details the moment Secret Service agents opened fire on a man suspected of plotting an attack. from BBC News https://bbc....
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Disaster averted in Red Sea as burning tanker saved
The Greek-owned Sounion, carrying one million barrels of crude, was attacked by Yemen's Houthis. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Turorm ...
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Monday, September 16, 2024
Watch: Baby Reindeer steals spotlight at Emmy Awards
The hugely popular but also controversial British TV hit, wins four major awards. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4d6RIir
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Death toll rises in flood-hit central Europe
Several people have died across the Czech Republic, Austria, Romania and Poland following devastating floods. from BBC News https://bbc.in...
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After a decade, Kashmir to vote in historic elections
This is the first assembly election since PM Modi's government revoked Kashmir's special status in 2019. from BBC News https://bbc...
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Sunday, September 15, 2024
Trailblazing ballerina Michaela DePrince dies aged 29
A war orphan from Sierra Leone, DePrince moved to the US and ended up performing with Beyoncé. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gnce14
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'I tried to say no repeatedly': More men accuse ex-Abercrombie boss over sex events
New witnesses tell the BBC fresh details about the sophisticated operation they say exploited them for sex. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4...
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‘Nothing Left’: As California Fires Burn, Some Residents Begin to Mourn Lost Homes
By Vik Jolly, Kate Selig and Rachel Parsons from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3zjx7JT
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'Splashdown confirmed' - SpaceX crew arrives back on Earth
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth after five days in orbit, following an historic mission. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Xtb...
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Saturday, September 14, 2024
Russia and Ukraine announce swap of 206 prisoners
The Russian servicemen released include those captured during Ukraine's recent attack in Kursk. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3zjaO74
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US imposes new sanctions on Russian state media
Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused the outlet RT of engaging in "global covert activities". from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Myanmar hit by deadly floods after Typhoon Yagi
Myanmar's ruling junta has requested foreign aid as large areas are inundated, state-run media report. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3z...
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Friday, September 13, 2024
Israeli special forces 'raid missile site in Syria'
US media say the operation included special forces who rappelled down from helicopters. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XgWNyA
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Watch: US freight train crashes into military vehicle
Dash cam footage shows the moment a freight train crashes into a Howitzer in South Carolina. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Xs2vxE
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Clashes outside Argentine Congress after veto of pension rise
The protesters - many of them pensioners - tore down police barriers and hurled stones at police in Buenos Aires. from BBC News https://bb...
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Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers
Emily Nkhana shares tips with the BBC on how to make banana wine. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dbdkKI
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Passengers stranded at main Kenya airport as staff protest
A protest against plans to lease JKIA - Kenya's main airport - to an Indian company sparks disruption. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4d...
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Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris
By Nicholas Nehamas, Theodore Schleifer and Nick Corasaniti from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3TqoZOq
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Dozens arrested after clashes at Melbourne anti-war protest
Police said officers were targeted by demonstrators throwing rocks, manure and bottles containing acid. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ghYT...
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Firefighter 'who wanted to be hero' arrested over deadly Chile blaze
The fire was Chile's deadliest, killing a total of 137 people and leaving many more homeless. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3MCfDvt
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Pope's mass in Timor-Leste draws 600,000 worshippers
Homes were recently demolished and families displaced in the area where the congregation is being held. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3AYlJ...
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Monday, September 9, 2024
Typhoon Yagi collapses busy bridge in Vietnam
Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, has killed at least 59 people since it made landfall in Vietnam. from BBC News https://bbc...
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‘Tate raped and strangled us’ - women give first-hand accounts to BBC
Two women describe being attacked by the controversial social media influencer when he lived in Luton. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XE0ek...
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Sunday, September 8, 2024
Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK
Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gfnRak
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Rise of far right in Germany’s east isn’t over yet
AfD support continues to rise in Germany, driven by anger over immigration and weapons for Ukraine. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gfVqsG
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Girls boarding school engulfed by fire in Kenya
Three children are injured days after 21 children died in a fire at another Kenyan school. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TkWHoO
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Saturday, September 7, 2024
More than 100 protests held across France against new PM
Left-wing parties called for protests after Michel Barnier was appointed as prime minister on Thursday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XzHp...
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Woodhall claims Paralympic gold month after wife's Olympic triumph
American Hunter Woodhall storms to victory in the T62 400m at the Paralympics in Paris, a month after his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olymp...
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Super typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam
Metal roof sheets and commercial sign boards were reportedly seen flying across Hai Phong city. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gh4Xjh
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Friday, September 6, 2024
UK to send hundreds more missiles to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for more aid to "drive Russian forces off our land". from BBC News https://bbc....
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Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operation
More than 20 Palestinians, including civilians, were killed in over a week of battles with militants. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cUOvlS...
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Uncertainty for families as China ends foreign adoptions
Beijing has given little reason for the change, only saying it was line with international agreements. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4eehrq...
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Thursday, September 5, 2024
Girl 'killed inside home' as Israeli West Bank operation continues
The father of Lujain Musleh, 16, says she was shot by Israeli forces as she looked through a window. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4dObm3H ...
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A rare behind the scenes look at the Pacific power tussle
As the US, China and UK try to woo Pacific Islands for geopolitical reasons, nations are more concerned about climate. from BBC News https...
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Trump ordered to stop using Isaac Hayes' music
A judge says Trump must stop playing Hold On I'm Coming, while a permanent injunction is considered. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Mxi...
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Raygun apologises to Australian breakdancing community
Rachael Gunn says sorry after her zero score at the Olympics prompted ridicule and made global headlines. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4e0...
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Trump ordered to stop using Isaac Hayes' music
A judge says Trump must stop playing Hold On I'm Coming, while a permanent injunction is considered. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Mxi...
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack
The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3XtJoog
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Hostage killings leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'
The discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has increased the pressure on Israel's prime minister. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gaFf...
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Monday, September 2, 2024
Pork Chops and Politics: Tim Walz Gets Minnesota Homecoming at State Fair
By Kellen Browning and Talya Minsberg from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4dNn0Ml
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Video shows Titanic missing large section of railing
The discovery was made during a series of dives by underwater robots this summer. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3AKGqTF
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Sunday, September 1, 2024
Gaza children being given polio vaccine
The aim is to vaccinate 640,000 children, weeks after the first polio case was detected in Gaza in 25 years. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Criticizing Trump, Harris Says Arlington Is ‘Not a Place for Politics’
By Neil Vigdor and Nicholas Nehamas from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/47cGNCE
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