INTERNATIONAL BLOG: February 2020

US election: Is this the best way to pick Trump's challenger?

The way Democrats pick a nominee takes months, costs a fortune and doesn't even lead to high turnout.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51678645

Into the Wild: Why tourists are risking their lives to visit a bus

Five more tourists were rescued trying to reach a bus made famous by Into the Wild. Why do they do it?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-50003559

War of words as Nigerian English gets Oxford recognition

Not everyone is happy that the Oxford English Dictionary now includes several unique Nigerian words.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51448295

Afghan conflict: What will Taliban do after signing US deal?

A sense of cautious optimism is rising, but Afghanistan's political future is yet to be decided.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51691947

Setomaa: The Estonia-Russia border tearing apart an ancient people

The Setos' ancestral home straddles Estonia's border with Russia and has become difficult to cross.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51643309

Your pictures on the theme of 'railways'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "railways"

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-51658551

Joe Biden to win South Carolina vote - US media

It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51693714

Berlin International Film Festival: Iranian film about executions wins top prize

Director Mohammad Rasoulof is banned from leaving Iran and filmed There Is No Evil in secret.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51693417

America Ferrera Is Leaving "Superstore" And Fans Are Worried About Amy And Jonah

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Adam Levine Apologized For His "Unprofessional" Behavior At Chile Concert

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Coronavirus: Nasa images show China pollution clear amid slowdown

Nasa says major decreases in nitrogen dioxide levels are "at least partly" linked to the outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51691967

Critical Issue 29/02/2020

Boris Nemtsov: Russians march in memory of slain Putin opponent

Thousands take to the streets of Moscow to mark five years since the murder of Boris Nemtsov.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51690027

Coronavirus: France bans large indoors gatherings in bid to curb virus

The government prohibits gatherings of more than 5,000 people to try to stop coronavirus spreading.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51690657

Tim Tebow Comically Bungles Last Out Of Mets Game, Tripped Over Own Laces!

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South Carolina primary: Where we are in the Democratic race

Will Sanders' momentum build? Is this the end of the road for Biden? Here's what you need to know.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51653084

Guinea's President Condé postpones controversial referendum

Protesters have been angered that a new constitution would allow the president to seek a third term.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51689308

US-Taliban deal could see US pullout in 14 months

The US vows to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan if the Taliban uphold a deal to be signed soon.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51689443

Syria war: Turkey says thousands of migrants have crossed to EU

President Erdogan "opened the doors" for them to exit, saying his country can no longer host them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51687160

Three die in dry-ice incident at Moscow pool party

Dry ice was poured into the baths at an Instagram influencer's birthday party, media reports say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51680049

Snake eats towel: A vet explains her strangest day at work

Dr Olivia Clarke saved the life of Monty, an 18-year-old jungle carpet python who had managed to swallow a whole beach towel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51688609

Coronavirus: Trump calls criticism Democrat 'hoax'

The president said criticism of his reaction to the coronavirus outbreak is a Democrat-led "hoax".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51687159

Coronavirus: South Korea sees its largest rise in coronavirus cases

The country has almost 600 new confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 2,931.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51685908

Fish oil supplements offer 'little or no benefit' against cancer

Research suggests omega-3 supplements may not be as beneficial as previously suggested.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51674313

Slovakia election: Double murder haunts voters

The murder of journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée convulsed Slovak politics.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51657803

Free transport in Luxembourg, but what's the cost?

One aim is to get cars off the road and ease traffic congestion but critics see it as a PR stunt.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51657085

Delhi riots: Muslim women recall horror of Molotov cocktails and arson

Religious violence in the Indian capital has left thousands staring at a bleak future.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51670096

Syria war: Refugees eye Europe as Turkey hits breaking point

Turkey says it is no longer preventing Syrians from leaving for Europe - and the refugees want to move.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51672915

Five reasons why Canada's 'shutdown' is a big deal

Justin Trudeau is under pressure, companies are getting spooked and farms are running low on fuel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51636831

Kizito Mihigo: The Rwandan gospel singer who died in a police cell

Rwandan genocide survivor Kizito Mihigo, hailed as a national talent, was later accused of treason.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51667168

The boss who put everyone on 70K

A tech boss introduced a $70,000 minimum salary for all his staff - by cutting his own wages. Five years, on he has no regrets.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-51332811

Roman Polanski: Walkout as he wins best director at 'French Oscars'

The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51684494

Leap Year: What it's like being born on 29 February?

People around the world tell us what it's like being born on 29 February.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51662371

Latvia railway: Why I love living in an old train station

Milda Romanova's home is an old rail station, and at 88 she still loves all things trains.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51680380

Trump urges Afghans to seize opportunity for peace

A deal will be signed with the Taliban on Saturday as the US prepares to exit Afghanistan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51684190

19 Fashion Trends From The '00s That I Cannot In Good Conscience Defend

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Odell Beckham Decked Out In $7,000 Louis Vuitton Fit At Paris Fashion Week

It's Odell Beckham's favorite time of the year!!! No, not football season ... it's Paris Fashion Week ... and the Browns' superstar made sure to look the part. OBJ hit up the Virgil Abloh x Baccarat party on Thursday ... and the dude was draped in… Permalink
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Paris Gare de Lyon: Major fire forces station evacuation

Police said there had been "unacceptable incidents" linked to a nearby concert.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51682230

White House: 'Media stoking virus fears to take down Trump'

White House chief accuses the media of stoking fears of the coronavirus to attack President Trump.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51667670

Syria war: Turkey lets refugees exit towards Europe

The move comes after 33 Turkish troops were killed in Syria, where 1m civilians are fleeing fighting.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51678462

Taylor Swift Threw Some Serious Shade At Scooter Braun In Her Music Video For "The Man"

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NZ and Australian PMs clash over deportations

New Zealand's prime minister criticises Australian policy on deporting convicted criminals.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51675920

Netflix’s first African series, Queen Sono, premieres

Queen Sono is about a South African spy who takes on corruption, terrorism and a Russian heiress.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51675703

Sun Yang: Eight-year ban for Chinese Olympic champion

China's three-time Olympic champion swimmer Sun Yang is banned from competing for eight years for missing a doping test in September 2018.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimming/51670931

Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms first case in sub-Saharan Africa

The Italian citizen had returned from Milan, in a region badly hit by the outbreak of the virus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51671834

Delhi riots: 'Hero cop' who braved a mob to save lives

Neeraj Jadaun made a split-second decision to break protocol, cross a border, and save families.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51670093

Downfall: BP refinery worker sacked over Hitler parody wins job back

It is unreasonable to suggest he was comparing BP managers to Nazis, an Australian ruling finds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51670003

Parents in Japan and Hong Kong struggle as schools shut

Hong Kong and Japan have shut schools as the coronavirus spread worsens leaving parents stuck at home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51639488

Jimmy Lai: Pro-democracy media tycoon arrested

The 71-year-old multi-millionaire is the founder of Apple Daily, a critic of the Hong Kong government.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51669453

Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis

Asian stock markets continue falling, as the coronavirus spreads across the globe.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51639654

Plans for first US 'safe injection site' derailed again

The addiction management method used in Europe and Canada has met determined opposition in the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51669192

Scientists detect biggest explosion since Big Bang

The blast in the Ophiuchus galaxy cluster left a cavity 15 times bigger than our Milky Way galaxy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51669384

The crisis forcing mothers to give away their babies

Venezuela's economic crisis is driving some mothers unable to feed their children to drastic measures.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/51643640

Philippines volcano: Residents allowed to visit island

Philippines residents briefly allowed to return to homes near the Taal volcano find haunting scenes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51660902

How making a violin brought these two together

When Nashville musician Amanda asked violinmaker Ray to make her one, little did she know where it would lead.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51649247

Afghanistan conflict: US-Taliban deal raises hope for peace

A long-awaited accord between the US and the Taliban is greeted cautiously by a war-weary population.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51663573

Greta Thunberg: Who is the teenage climate change activist?

The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49918719

Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean

Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51152791

Leap years and why we need them

It's a leap year which means there's an extra day in the calendar - 29 February 2020. But why do we need it?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51591171

Coronavirus: On the front line in Wuhan

The BBC speaks to a Chinese doctor who has been on the front line of fighting Coronavirus in Wuhan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51660852

Burst water main leaves drivers stranded

Flooding in Houston led to cars being submerged and people having to take refuge on their roofs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51668505

BTS's Official "On" Music Video Is Already Breaking Records, So Here's What You Need To Know

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"The Proud Family" Is Coming Back, And Here Is Our Very First Sneak Peek At It

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Coronavirus: The ‘propaganda push’ in China

As China battles the deadly virus, medics on the front line are being hailed as heroes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51647597

Coronavirus: Japan to close all schools to halt spread

The month-long closure will affect 13 million students, the government says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51663182

Obama slams 'despicable' attack ad against Joe Biden

The ex-US leader wants to stop TV stations airing the ad about black voters which is aimed against Joe Biden.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51661642

Putin dismisses rumours he uses body doubles for security

The Russian president says the idea was mooted during the Chechen War in the early 2000s.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51658065

Quaden Bayles: Bullied boy's family turns down trip to Disneyland

Relatives of the Australian nine-year-old say they will give the crowdfunded cash to charity.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51663852

Grandfather admits guilt in girl's cruise ship death

Salvatore Anello thought the window the girl fell through on the cruise ship was covered by glass.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51664298

Ten-year-old in Houston, Texas accidentally shot by babysitter

The babysitter had been taking selfies with the weapon when the shooting occurred on Tuesday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51663212

'Crabbing': Why your pilot might land sideways in high wind

Stormy weather can make flying planes tricky, leading pilots to adopt a technique called "crabbing".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51662811

NFL's Trevone Boykin Gets 3-Year Prison Sentence In Assault Case

Ex-NFL QB Trevone Boykin was just sentenced to 3 years behind bars after he pled guilty to charges stemming from an incident where he roughed up his GF ... TMZ Sports has confirmed. Boykin -- a former TCU superstar -- was accused of choking and… Permalink
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Coronavirus in Europe: epidemic or 'infodemic'?

Italy suffers losses as the epicentre of coronavirus in Europe, as infections spread to more countries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51658511

Taylor Swift literally plays The Man in new video

The singer wears a beard, wig and suit and sings about the joys of being male in the music business.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51657210

China prepares 100,000 ducks to battle Pakistan's locust swarms

The hungry ducks could be sent to devour locusts that are devouring crops in Pakistan, experts say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51658145

Coronavirus: Japan schools to close for several weeks- BBC News

Why Do Some Women Fake Orgasm - In Bed With Adwen

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Chechen blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov 'survives hammer attack'

Tumso Abdurakhmanov says he is the latest victim of a series of attacks on Chechen exiles.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51656571

Red pandas are two species, not one

The discovery comes from new research that could boost conservation plans.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51632790

What is coronavirus and what are the symptoms?

The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it, how can we be protected and can it be stopped?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51048366

Delhi riots: Anger as judge critical of violence removed

Delhi high court judge S Muralidhar castigated police over the violence which left more than 30 dead.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51644861

Coronavirus: Tenerife hotel guests 'horrified' by conditions

Selina Lund said fellow guests were not following hygiene rules to prevent the spread of the virus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51655012

Tasmania snow concludes Australia's summer of extremes

Snowfall in Tasmania adds a final chapter to Australia's summer of dramatic weather.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51654621

Trump names VP Pence man in charge of coronavirus response

The US President held a press conference to reassure the public amid infection fears.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51654494

'Scent of terror' created in protest against Moscow perfume store

A team in Moscow has created the putrid scent, in a protest against plans for a perfume store in a historic building with a terrible past.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51647596

Afghan peace talks: The woman who negotiated with the Taliban

Fawzia Koofi's life changed under the Taliban and they tried to kill her - but she talked to them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51572485

Bernie Sanders: 17 things the Democratic front-runner believes

The Democratic candidate has promised a political revolution. But what actually are his stances?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35364868

'After the coral ban, I lost everything'

Thousands of Indonesian coral farms had to close after an export ban, but a policy U-turn offers hope.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51629600

Forced sterilisation in South Africa: They removed my uterus

Bongekile Msibi is one of 48 women forcibly sterilised at state hospitals in South Africa.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51637751

Mariah Carey Crashing Her Daughter's TikTok With High Notes Is The Best Thing I've Seen Since 1901

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Design Your Dream Home And We'll Give You A Celebrity To Live In It With

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Maria Sharapova Retires From Tennis, 'I'm Saying Goodbye'

A tennis legend is calling it quits ... Maria Sharapova just announced she's done with the sport for good. "Tennis -- I’m saying goodbye," Sharapova wrote Wednesday. "Tennis showed me the world -- and it showed me what I was made of," the… Permalink
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Delhi religious riots: 'Mobs set fire to my house and shop'

Bhura Khan was forced to flee as mobs burned down his house amid communal violence in India's capital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51644856

Attacks on Sanders and Bloomberg define the debate in South Carolina

Seen as the front-runner, Bernie Sanders came under fire from his Democratic opponents over topics such as gun control and healthcare.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51640296

Germany overturns ban on professionally assisted suicide

Five years ago a change in the law stopped doctors helping the terminally ill to end their lives.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51643306

Hosni Mubarak: Egypt holds military funeral for ousted president

Mubarak was forced out of office by an Arab Spring uprising in 2011, after 30 years in power.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51643506

Mario Cerciello Rega: US students in court over police murder

Officer Mario Cerciello Rega was stabbed to death after a drug deal gone wrong in central Rome.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51641936

Appeal for more funds to control locusts

The UN warns that time is short to stop locusts threatening food supplies in some countries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51561719

White Helmets appeal for help from world powers in Syria's Idlib

First responders say world powers must support people in Idlib or "this tragedy will not finish".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51642406

Hong Kong to give cash gift of $1,200 to residents

Officials hope it will boost spending as the city's economy struggles after a tumultuous year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51640456

Virgin Galactic sees double the demand for space travel

Sir Richard Branson's space travel venture sees strong demand despite recording growing losses.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51639326

Delhi clashes: 18 killed as Hindu and Muslim groups clash

Eighteen people have been killed, and nearly 200 injured, in clashes in the Indian capital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51639856

Weinstein's lawyer Donna Rotunno: 'The fight is not over'

Harvey Weinstein will appeal a guilty verdict in the rape and sexual assault cases against him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51639297

Sydney baboon escapes hospital vasectomy

The primate was part of a trio of who fled from a Sydney hospital, stunning onlookers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51639676

Who wants to follow in Merkel's footsteps?

Three rivals are vying to take over as head of the centre right CDU in a race to lead Germany.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51632220

How fear set in overnight in Sri Lanka

Many fear Gotabaya Rajapaksa's return to power will re-open old wounds, but most are too afraid to speak out.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51555853

Underwater Photographer of the Year

The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-51633570

Viewpoint: Why a Texas county had a radical rethink on crime

A congressman's presidential run helped boost efforts in Texas to reform their criminal justice system.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51579145

How did companies sell 'unmentionable' sanitary towels?

How do you build a market for a product society considers unmentionable?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51297025

How a serious accident led to business success

After a terrible skiing crash, Susanne Najafi embarked on her path as a serial entrepreneur.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51614067

Coronavirus: Outbreak spreads in Europe from Italy

Cases have emerged in several countries involving travellers from Italy, but borders remain open.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51638095

Could North Korea handle a Covid-19 outbreak?

So far, the country claims to have no cases of Covid-19 - but that has been questioned.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51624624

Solari boards: The disappearing sound of airports

Inside airports, old-school departure boards are falling silent. Outside, it's a different story.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51470599

Climate change: Why are tomato prices in Africa increasing?

The price of tomatoes have skyrocketed in East Africa in recent weeks after floods ruined crops.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51634204

Outdoor heaters: Paris campaigners want them banned

A campaign is underway in Paris to ban heaters due to concerns about their electricity use.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51634203

Pete Davidson Said He's Pretty Sure He's Done With "SNL" Because They Make Fun Of Him And Think He's Dumb

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Wanna Know Which Decade You Really Belong In? Choose A Celebrity For Every Letter Of The Alphabet To Find Out

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Wanna Know Which Famous Person Is Your Soulmate? Live Like A Celebrity For A Day To Find Out

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How close are we to a pandemic?

Scientists are debating whether it is still possible to contain the new coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51628753

Plácido Domingo apologises to women who accused him of sexual harassment

The opera star says he is "truly sorry" for the hurt caused to women who accused him of harassment.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51627613

Coronavirus: Rouhani urges Iranians not to panic over outbreak

Hassan Rouhani says Iran can contain the outbreak, which has killed 16 people in the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51628484

Coronavirus: Tenerife hotel with hundreds of guests locked down

An Italian doctor staying at the hotel, which has hundreds of guests, tested positive on Monday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51627597

Coronavirus: Quarantine raises virus fears in northern Italy

Italy is now the European country worst affected by coronavirus and 11 towns have been cordoned off.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51628084

Donald Trump in India: Key deals signed on defence but not on trade

The US president announces defence deals with India but says there's work still to do on trade.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51625503

Libya conflict: Two Turkish troops killed

These are the first deaths confirmed by the president since he sent troops to Tripoli last month.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51626743

Volkmarsen attack: 52 injured after car drives into carnival crowd

Officials say 52 people were hurt when a car drove into a crowd on Monday, 18 of them children.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51626844

Donald Trump in India: Seven killed in Delhi violence during visit

Clashes over a citizenship law broke out hours before a visit by US President Donald Trump.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51612461

Inside Delhi's night of horror

The BBC visits neighbourhoods where several people have died in violence around a citizenship law.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51626644

Coronavirus: Worst-hit countries boost containment efforts

It comes as the number of cases globally surpasses 80,000 and amid fears of a possible pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51625123

Harvey Weinstein accusers welcome rape and sexual assault conviction

Lawyers for the ex-movie mogul, who is taken to hospital with reported chest pains, vow to appeal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51624248

Gui Minhai: Chinese court sentences Swedish bookseller to 10 years jail

Hong Kong based Gui Minhai published books on the personal lives of Chinese Communist Party leaders.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51624433

Weinstein legacy: Life after #MeToo

More than two years after the movement went viral, has anything changed?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51553742

Japan shares slump as Asia reacts to global sell-off

Tokyo shares drop sharply while Asian stock markets trade cautiously following big falls in US and UK.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51624003

Canada opens door to expanding assisted dying

Patients would no longer after to prove their natural death is "reasonably foreseeable".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51620021

Would you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?

3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51263266

Coronavirus: The race to find the source in wildlife

From animals to humans, how did the deadly coronavirus make the leap? We look at the scientific evidence.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51496830

Africa grapples with clean energy conundrum

The continent desperately needs more power but it also wants to avoid damaging the environment.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51615647

Hungary's new patriotic education meets resistance

The right-wing government aims to instil national pride - but teachers criticise a new curriculum.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51612549

What happens when the internet vanishes?

During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51620158

Brazil: Murder rate spikes in Ceará state as police strike

Nearly 150 people have been killed in the north-eastern Ceará state in the first days of the strike.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-51623670

France rock riddle contest gives meaning to mysterious inscription

Two winners split a €2,000 prize for deciphering a riddle on a rock on a beach in western France.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51623285

Lucy Hale Answered All Of Our Burning Questions, And For That We Are Eternally Grateful

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The "One Tree Hill" Cast Just Reunited This Weekend And I'm Completely Obsessed

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Skeet Ulrich And Marisol Nichols Are Leaving Riverdale

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Lesotho's PM Thomas Thabane seeks immunity over murder of ex-wife

Thomas Thabane and the first lady are accused over the shooting of his previous wife in 2017.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51615327

Coronavirus: On the edge of Italy's lockdown area

Italian police have quarantined the town of Codogno, centre of Italy's coronavirus outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51614208

Trump to Diana: Iconic Taj Mahal photos through the years

The "monument of love" has always been an absolute photo-op for every high-profile visitor to India.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51583627

Coronavirus: Iran denies cover-up as death toll rises to 12

A minister rejects a claim that 50 people have died in Qom, the centre of Iran's Covid-19 outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51614920

Chile anti-government protests mar music festival's opening night

Protesters set cars alight near the venue of Latin America's biggest music festival in Viña del Mar.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-51613300

Gold price at seven-year high on coronavirus fears

Investors are flocking to the precious metal and jettisoning shares as the virus continues to spread.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51612520

'Fake jobs' trial begins for French ex-PM François Fillon

François Fillon stands accused of paying his Welsh wife for a job she allegedly never did.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51613537

Coronavirus: Rapid spread raises fears of global pandemic

More infections are reported around the world as governments struggle to contain outbreaks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51611422

Coronavirus: Drone captures massive queue for masks in South Korea

Hundreds queued at a supermarket in Daegu, one of the South Korean epicentres of the virus outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51609712

Syria conflict: Inside the final rebel stronghold

Millions of people who have long opposed the Syrian regime are trapped at the border with Turkey.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51608262

Donald Trump in India: US president begins first official trip

The US president's visit is expected to focus on ties between the world's two largest democracies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51582996

Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad resigns

The 94-year-old's shock resignation comes amid rumours that he may form a new coalition.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51610974

Coronavirus: North Korea quarantines foreigners

Meanwhile, South Korea has quarantined 7,700 troops after an outbreak in the military.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51609360

Virus credit crunch hits millions of Chinese firms

Prolonged shutdowns for businesses in China are bringing many firms to the brink of survival.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51609260

Komla Dumor Award 2020: Seeking a rising star of African journalism

BBC seeks future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2020.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51574355

Israel says it struck Islamic Jihad sites in Gaza and Syria

The Israeli military says it launched the air strikes in response to rocket fire from Gaza.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51608786

Canary Islands sandstorm: Flights disrupted as dust cloud strands tourists

Flights to and from the Spanish islands have been disrupted, leaving tourists stranded at airports.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51608779

New questions over Farah's relationship with Salazar

Fresh questions over Mo Farah's relationship with his disgraced former coach Alberto Salazar are raised in a new BBC Panorama investigation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/51591701

What Donald Trump gets out of his trip to India

The US president's first official trip to the world's largest democracy will be a photo-op and a half.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51590610

How Africa hopes to gain from the 'new scramble'

The continent's leaders have been globe-trotting to attend Africa-themed summits, but do they have a plan?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51092504

Tyson Fury: 'Maverick Fury can do no wrong but Anthony Joshua fight will seal immortality'

After his seventh-round defeat of Deontay Wilder, a unique place in sporting history awaits Tyson Fury if he secures a unification fight against Anthony Joshua.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/51605237

Earth Harp: The man behind the unique instruments 'epic' sound

The inventor of the world's longest string instrument explains its unique and majestic sound.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51551542

'My journey to accept being a childless woman' in Niger

Filmmaker Aicha Macky from Niger is on a journey to determine her role in society as a childless woman.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51589542

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Canary Island sandstorm: Flights cancelled due to Saharan sand

Passengers have been left stranded after a strong sandstorm caused poor visibility.

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Togo opposition alleges 'fake' polling stations

Voting ended on Saturday for a president in Togo which has been led by the same family for 53 years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51606972

Coronavirus: Italy imposes lockdown to tackle new outbreak

About 50,000 people cannot enter or leave several towns in northern Italy without permission.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51607382

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Earthquake kills at least 9 in Turkey, injures many in Iran

The quake kills at least nine in eastern Turkey, with injuries and collapsed buildings in Iran.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51603400

Medical masks at Philippines mass wedding

The annual event saw added coronavirus precautions as more than 200 couples tied the knot.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51604625

Kenya judge accused of coaching murder suspect

The main suspect is the widow of a Dutchman whose body was found in a septic tank in Kenya.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51604395

Coronavirus: South Korea declares highest alert as infections surge

The president says the country faces "a grave turning point" and the next few days will be crucial.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51603251

How lake gases are powering homes in Rwanda

Methane is being extracted from Lake Kivu in Rwanda to generate electricity.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51548738

Amani Festival: The DR Congo music festival celebrating life

Organisers of the Amani Festival want to show a different side of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51543822

'Mad' Mike Hughes dies after crash-landing homemade rocket

"Mad" Mike Hughes, 64, wanted to launch himself into space to prove that the Earth was flat.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51602655

Tyson Fury beats Deontay Wilder in world title fight in Las Vegas

Tyson Fury wins the WBC world heavyweight title after producing a sensational performance against Deontay Wilder.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/51602615

Coronavirus: Italy imposes strict lockdown in outbreak hotspots

PM Giuseppe Conte announces "extraordinary measures", as two infected Italians die.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51602007

Brexit: Emmanuel Macron 'not sure' of UK-EU trade deal by end of year

The French president's doubts come as the UK government is set to publish its demands.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-51601664

Nevada caucuses: Bernie Sanders cements lead as Democratic front-runner

He is projected to win in Nevada's caucuses, putting him further on course to take on Donald Trump.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51601813

Coronavirus: Russia denies spreading US conspiracy on social media

US officials accused “malign” Russian actors of promoting unfounded theories about the virus online.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51599009

Hip-hop's iconic photos go on display

The International Center of Photography is showcasing photos of hip-hop's greatest stars.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51580875

Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury II: Fight preview and all you need to know

As Tyson Fury prepares for his rematch with Deontay Wilder, BBC Sport takes you through all you need to know.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/51583556

Dead within three hours of arrival at a Russian prison

Despite claims that Russian prisons are cleaning up their act, inmates and their families tell a different story.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-51412325

Dubs or subs? Parasite renews debate on how to watch foreign films

Subtitles are the film connoisseur's choice - but Netflix is sounding the dub-a-dub-dub for dubbing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51567425

We will 'fight to the death' to save the Amazon rainforest

Teenagers from the Amazon rainforest speak about their hopes for the future.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-51489961

What will Trump's visit do for US-India ties?

This visit is a genuine opportunity to explore how the two countries can shape the 21st Century.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51489042

Kobe Bryant: How basketball legend inspired young players

Three young basketballers from different corners of the world tell us how important Kobe Bryant was to them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51590352

Should organ donors be paid? The heavy toll of US kidney shortage

Thousands of Americans die from kidney failure each year, but efforts to find organ donors remain contentious.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51266959

The unlikely friendship saving Egypt’s synagogues

Magda, who is Jewish, and Marwa, who is Palestinian and Muslim, are driving a push to rescue Egypt's Jewish heritage.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51535946

Should your email say if you're he, she or they?

Firms are encouraging staff to make sharing which personal pronouns they use an everyday practice.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51331571

Memory quilt: Stitching together fragments of a child’s life

When teenager Jaxon Elliott-Sprysa died, his mother arranged for something deeply personal to be made.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51511327

Chile protests: Lasers and tear gas as police and protesters clash

Protesters vow to continue the unrest in Santiago until changes are made to Chile's constitution.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51601231

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Saudi rapper faces arrest for Mecca Girl music video

The governor of Mecca says Asayel Slay's music video is an "insult to the customs" of the city.

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Quaden Bayles: Bullied Australian boy leads out all-star rugby team

Crowds cheer as the nine-year-old indigenous Australian takes centre-stage in the Queensland match.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51599121

South Sudan rivals Salvaa Kiir and Riek Machar strike unity deal

The deal is intended to end six years of conflict which has killed some 400,000 people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51562367

Coronavirus: South Korea confirms huge rise in cases

Seoul says the 229 new cases raise the total number of confirmed infections to 433.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51596665

L'Arche founder Jean Vanier sexually abused women - internal report

A report by L'Arche finds that Jean Vanier, who died last year, abused women for decades.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51596516

Wild bear roams streets of California neighbourhood

The elderly female was spotted roaming a residential area in Monrovia, west of Los Angeles.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51597065

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Nevada caucuses: What to expect in the next step to take on Trump

The race to decide who will take on Donald Trump in November's election resumes on Saturday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51566495

US election 2020: What do young voters want in Nevada?

Voters born after 1980 had the lowest turnout rate in 2016. What will get them to the polls?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51581309

Crash Landing on You: The defector who brought North-South Korean romance to life

Hit drama Crash Landing on You was made possible by the key insights of one North Korean defector.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51526625

Hanau shooting: Why Germany’s far-right AfD is blamed over racist violence

The anti-Islam AfD is accused of fuelling racist violence, amid German shock at the Hanau killings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51588602

Wallis Simpson's hard lessons for Harry and Meghan

What the Sussexes could learn from the miserable exile of Edward VIII and his demonised US lover.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51567105

Politics and protest at São Paulo's street parties

This year São Paulo, Brazil's biggest city, is hosting hundreds of street parties known as 'blocos'.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-51577615

Trump in India: A brief history of US presidents' trips

Ahead of President Trump's first state visit to India, here's a look at how his predecessors fared.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51569605

Crossing Divides: What happens when pen pals reunite

Girls from very different backgrounds reconnect after three years to address India's divisions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51538731

Why your new work colleague could be a robot

Better sight, better hands and more intelligence are allowing robots to take on more and more jobs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51442445

Fair Isle: The remote island where jumpers are always in fashion

Photographer Chris Morphet travelled to Fair Isle 50 years ago to document designs which are still influencing fashion.

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BTS Dropped Their New Album, "Map Of The Soul: 7" And ARMYs Naturally Took Over Twitter

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Serena Williams Opened Up About Being A Working Mom And Used An Unedited Photo That Needs To Be On Every Billboard

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Thomas Thabane: Lesotho PM leaves country as murder charges loom

Police accuse Thomas Thabane and the First Lady of murdering his previous wife in 2017.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51585936

Future Forward: Thai pro-democracy party dissolved over loan

The constitutional court rules a loan to Future Forward from its businessman founder was illegal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51585347

South Korea Coronavirus: Concern in Daegu as cases rise

More than 200 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in South Korea, with many linked to a religious group.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51587160

Blind Portsmouth astronomer shares his love of space

Nic Bonne, who uses 3D-printed models to study galaxies, wants more people to stargaze.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-51559823

Hinds: The band who answered The Strokes' last-minute call

A crazy week in the world of Spanish act Hinds, who are on the road with the New York indie icons.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51571485

Afghanistan war: US and Afghan Taliban to start partial truce

A seven-day "reduction in violence" between the two sides will begin on Saturday, officials say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51584126

Russia meddling to help Trump win re-election, US lawmakers hear

US intelligence agencies reportedly warned Congress of the alleged meddling in a meeting last week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51582025

Baxter killings: Australia detective stood down for 'victim blaming'

Comments that the man who killed his family may have been "driven too far" sparked fury in Australia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51583358

Fireball meteor lights up night sky over Malaysia

A dashcam captures the moment a meteor illuminates the night sky in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51583356

Anzac Day: Aboriginal flag row in Western Australia

Critics say the policy to prohibit indigenous displays at war commemorations is offensive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51581894

Coronavirus: South Korea steps up measures as infections spike

The PM calls the development an "emergency" situation, and two cities are declared "special care zones".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51582186

'What was that all about?': Donald Trump mocks Oscars winner Parasite

"What was that all about?" Trump asked as he spoke at a campaign rally in Colorado.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51582020

The place where you must talk to your neighbours

A block of flats in Sweden is tackling loneliness by mixing age groups - and making socialising an obligation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-51480010

Germany shooting: Vigils held for victims of racist attack

Germany's government is facing calls to do more to combat far-right extremism following the attack.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51581930

Iran hardliners set to sweep parliamentary polls

Thousands of moderates were barred from standing, with the outcome likely to weaken the president.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51570725

How Hollywood movies saved a gay Russian teenager

A mail order bride moved to the US with her gay son, but her conservative husband had a surprise in store.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-51566445

British pianist James Rhodes drives child abuse reform in Spain

Spain's child abuse laws are set for an overhaul under the new government thanks to James Rhodes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51558196

The complicated truth behind Trump’s ‘American comeback'

President Trump hailed the "great American comeback", so why are working families still struggling?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51578045

Can computers ever beat speaking a foreign tongue?

Developers say you can now converse effortlessly using translation tech, but others are not so sure.

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Abandoned seafarers: Hungry, penniless and far from home

Hundreds of seafarers are stranded around the world on board ships abandoned by their owners.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-51008251

Coronavirus: Ukraine protesters attack buses carrying China evacuees

President Volodymyr Zelensky urged people to show solidarity and remember "we are all human".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51581805

Germany shooting: Vigils held for victims

People gathered to remember the nine people killed in a gun attack in Hanau.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51579237

Soot in Nigeria's Port Harcourt endangers residents' health

Port Harcourt resident Kalio says air pollution in the Nigerian city is damaging her health.

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Samsung explains mystery alert sent overnight

The company says it sent the strange "1" alert to Samsung devices by mistake.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51572775

Ethiopian 18th Century crown returns home from Netherlands

Former refugee Sirak Asfaw found it in a suitcase and has protected the crown for the past 21 years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51571409

Edson Suemitsu is thought to be Brazil's only katana forger

Edson Suemitsu produces handmade katanas, a type of curved sword used by samurai in ancient Japan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-51568655

Fátima Aldrighett: Mexico police arrest suspects over girl's murder

A man and a woman are detained in connection with the death of seven-year-old Fátima Aldrighett.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-51570447

Reading family helping victims of Nigerian sex trafficking

The Thomas family are aiming to raise thousands of pounds to help Nigerian sex trafficking victims in Dubai to return home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-51559820

AS Roma seek to widen missing children campaign

Roma are set to have talks with other European clubs about raising awareness of missing children after a groundbreaking social media campaign.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51561988

Larry Tesler: Computer scientist behind cut, copy and paste dies aged 74

Larry Tesler was responsible for many of the innovations that made personal computing accessible.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51567695

V Unbeatable: The India dance troupe that won America's Got Talent

The Mumbai-based dance group performed with Blink 182 to win a popular American reality TV show.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51531984

US retailer Forever 21 bought back from bankruptcy

Three new buyers want to help the fashion chain retain its US stores and expand overseas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51569765

Hanau: 'Several dead' after Germany mass shooting

Several people are dead following two shootings in the western German city of Hanau.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51568105

Coronavirus: Two deaths from Japan cruise ship, media report

The pair, in their 80s, were taken off the Diamond Princess after contracting Covid-19.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51568496

Democratic debate: Bloomberg rivals line up to attack billionaire

The billionaire faces off against opponents for first time in a slugfest debate worthy of Las Vegas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51549847

MGM hack exposes personal data of 10.6 million guests

Celebrities including Justin Bieber were among those whose data was stolen, one report said.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51568885

Jagermeister logo does not offend Christians, Swiss court rules

It had been argued that the Jägermeister logo could offend Swiss Christians.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51567705

Australia weather: 'We’ve gone from hell to high water'

Australians on the drought, dust, fire and floods of one of the most turbulent summers in memory.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51499687

Sinophobia: How a virus reveals the many ways China is feared

A wave of discrimination that's emerged with the coronavirus crisis shows how differently the world views China.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51456056

In pictures: The battle of the oranges

Once a year the citizens of the old medieval town of Ivrea gather in the main square to hurl oranges.

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Acid attack survivor: 'There are more good people than bad'

Atsede Nguse's husband disfigured her in Ethiopia, but well-wishers have helped her recovery.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51312988

How a stolen safe changed a burglar's life

When Matthew Hahn saw what was inside a safe he had stolen, he knew he had to do something

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My Money: 'My husband and I have 90 minutes together each week'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Maura Hannon from Switzerland shares what she spent her money on this week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51492742

Coronavirus: Walking through Beijing's near empty streets

China Correspondent Stephen McDonnell dons his face mask and takes to the capital's all-but-empty streets to see how people are coping.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51565016

Crossing Divides: 'The football photos that saved my life'

A Tutsi on the verge of being killed by Hutu extremists in 1994 recalls how his life was saved as those who had come to kill him realised he played for one of Rwanda’s top clubs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/africa/51566935

Seeing double: The Indian town filled with twins

One town in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu is home to hundreds of twins and no-one knows why.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51559350

Young Thug Commented On Dwyane Wade's Daughter In A Now-Deleted Anti-Trans Tweet And No, Just No

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BD Wong Hilariously Reacted To Thirst Tweets About Himself

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H.S. Hockey Players Violently Launched Into Boards In Insane On-Ice Brawl

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Coronavirus: How did Cambodia's cruise ship welcome go wrong?

The Westerdam was declared virus-free after docking but then a released passenger tested positive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51542241

Mayors in western France issue sickness ban in protest over healthcare access

The symbolic move by nine rural mayors is aimed raising awareness of "intolerable" healthcare.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51558340

Australia planes collide north of Melbourne, killing four

The two light aircraft with two people on board each crashed to the ground north of Melbourne.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51558815

Verdict due for Turkish activists held on terror charges

Amnesty International members Taner Kilic and Idil Eser are among those accused of terrorism links.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51558190

Rare snow leopard spotted in India

Officials have released footage of a rare sighting of a snow leopard in the Himalayas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51543038

Syria war: Turkish operation in Idlib ‘only a matter of time’

Turkey's leader warns Syria over its large-scale offensive against rebels in the northern province.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51558770

Coronavirus: China expels Wall Street Journal journalists for headline it deemed racist

The Wall Street journal ran an opinion piece criticising China's response to the coronavirus outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51558310

Facebook expresses 'deep concern' after Singapore orders page block

Facebook said it was "legally compelled" to block access to a page under new "fake news" laws.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51556620

Climate change: Fertiliser could be used to power ocean-going ships

Ammonia, the key ingredient of fertiliser, can be burned in ships’ engines in place of polluting diesel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51548361

Children facing uncertain future, experts warn

The World Health Organization says "radical change" is needed before it is too late

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51547441

Australia firefighters thanked with Times Square billboard

The Australian bushfire agency said it wanted to say thanks to helpers in "the biggest way possible".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51555185

Sydney storm: Thunder and lightning thrash Australian city

One dead and thousands are left without power after thunderstorms hammer Sydney.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51555851

Coronavirus: How a misleading map went global

A British university says "an incorrect story... spiralled" from its research into the virus's spread.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51504512

US Election 2020: Meet the voters behind Bloomberg's surge

The New York billionaire has qualified for the next debate. So who are his supporters?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51481260

The Ugandan village devastated by elephantiasis

There is no cure for a type of elephantiasis caused by minerals in western Uganda's volcanic soil.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51106573

Jeff Bezos Earth Fund: How can $10bn fight climate change?

Jeff Bezos has pledged $10bn (£7.7bn) to fight climate change - but how should the money be spent?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-51544501

Boy Scouts: A wholesome US institution poisoned by predators

Behind the camp fire singalongs, lurked "the largest paedophile ring on earth", says a lawyer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51552576

737 Max: Debris found in planes' fuel tanks

The discovery raises fresh concerns about potential safety issues for the US plane-making giant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51499777

Boy Scouts of America: Why is it filing for bankruptcy?

How the childhood organisation became 'the largest paedophile ring on Earth' according to a lawyer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51552399

Coronavirus: First passengers disembark from Diamond Princess in Japan

Some Diamond Princess passengers are being allowed to leave if they have tested negative for Covid-19.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51555420

Camp Hill: Three children among dead in 'horrific' Australia car fire

Three children, all under 10, have died after a car was allegedly set alight in a Brisbane suburb.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48778156

China economy: Why it matters to you

As China struggles to cope with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, we look at the scale and importance of it's financial might.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51551992

'I clean the famous Sistine Chapel frescoes'

The BBC has rare access to the annual check-up and cleaning of the Sistine Chapel's masterpieces.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51551991

People Are Making Fun Of Steph And Ayesha Curry's Vacation Pic And I'm Not Here For It

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Which Noah Centineo Movie Are You Based On Your Starbucks Choices?

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What Percent Charli D'Amelio Are You?

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How Donald Trump got his wall - in India

The US president will be greeted by a brand new wall during his trip to India next week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-51543035

Radar captures huge bird migration over Florida

Unusual weather enables radar to detect a massive migration of birds flying north.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51545711

Jerusalem: Jordan condemns Israeli Western Wall railway plan

It says Israel's plan to extend a high-speed line to the Western Wall violates international law.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51546791

Dutch court backs $50bn Yukos claim against Russia

An appeals court annuls a previous Dutch ruling favouring Russia, in a fight with shareholders.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51547011

Britta Nielsen: Danish social worker accused of stealing millions

Britta Nielsen is accused of taking 117 million Danish kroner (£13m; $17m) of social services funding.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51544121

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Bloomberg to join Democratic debate amid poll surge

The former New York mayor has qualified to take part in a Democratic debate for the first time.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51545383

The converging art careers of Henry Moore and Bill Brandt

Henry Moore and Bill Brandt created images of civilians sheltering during the Blitz.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-51480340

Ukraine conflict: Deadly flare-up on eastern front line

The opposing sides in eastern Ukraine say heavy fighting has erupted on the frontline.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51543463

Australia bushfires: Backpackers can stay longer if they help rebuild

New rules have been introduced so that people with working holiday visas can extend their stay.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-51543231

Nascar champion hurt in dramatic Daytona 500 crash

Ryan Newman is in a "serious but not life threatening" condition in hospital after crashing on the last lap of the Daytona 500 in Florida.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/51542985

Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy over sex abuse lawsuits

The organisation says the move will allow it to build a compensation fund for sex abuse victims.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51542401

Billie Eilish on Bond and online bullying

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the singer speaks ahead of her performance at the Brit Awards.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51535947

Julian Assange: Father fears 'worried' son's extradition

John Shipton said Wikileaks founder Julian Assange had felt "ceaseless anxiety" over the past decade.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51530280

HSBC sees annual profit slump by 33%

The earnings have been posted on the same day as interim chief Noel Quinn unveils a new shake-up.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51499776

Missing woman survives five days lost in Queensland forest

University student Yang Chen, took shelter in caves and drank fresh water from creeks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51541431

Coronavirus: Largest study suggests elderly and sick are most at risk

The research finds that more than 80% of cases are mild and the sick and elderly are most at risk.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51540981

Coronavirus triggers boom in private jet inquiries

Private jet firms have seen a huge rise in people hoping to hire planes but they can't meet demand.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51527042

Russian activist Anastasia Shevchenko living under house arrest

Anastasia Shevchenko is facing six years in prison for her opposition political activism.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51535948

Should organ donors be paid? The heavy toll of US kidney shortage

Thousands of Americans die from kidney failure each year, but efforts to find organ donors remain contentious.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51266959

FW de Klerk and the South African row over apartheid and crimes against humanity

A row over comments by South Africa's last white president, FW de Klerk, reopens old wounds.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51532829

Why your new work colleague could be a robot

Better sight, better hands and more intelligence are allowing robots to take on more and more jobs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51442445

The unlikely friendship saving Egypt’s synagogues

Magda, who is Jewish, and Marwa, who is Palestinian and Muslim, are driving a push to rescue Egypt's Jewish heritage.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51535946

Memory quilt: Stitching together fragments of a child’s life

When teenager Jaxon Elliott-Sprysa died, his mother arranged for something deeply personal to be made.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51511327

NPP will produce Ghana's first Muslim President - Zongo Chief prophesize

The President of Council of Zongo Chiefs in Ashanti Region, Chief Musah Akambounga has prophesied that a Muslim will be elected President of the Republic of Ghana soon.
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MDU, GPHA grow wild as MPS fails on 20% container business promise

The Maritime and Dockworkers’ Union, (MDU) and the Ghana Ports and Habours Authority, (GPHA), have launched a renewed campaign to demand the immediate implementation of the release of 20% of overall container business at the port to the GHPA, after a long wait on the partner company, MPS to honour their part of the concession agreement signed last year.
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