US strikes on alleged drug boats violate law, UN human rights chief says
Volker Türk said the strikes were "unacceptable" and urged Washington to halt them immediately. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wO8...
'No inch here was spared': Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica town
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports from Black River, where the strongest storm to hit the country in modern history has left scenes of desperatio...
Sudan RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings
The announcement comes after growing reports of mass killings, including of patients at a hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1KhoCTN ...
Trump's Asia tour sees deals, knee-bending and a revealing final meeting
His five-day tour displayed the power of his presidency - but also, at times, that power's limitations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i...
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, health ministry says, after Hamas accused of killing soldier
US President Trump says "nothing" will jeopardise the two-week-old ceasefire despite the flare-up of violence. from BBC News htt...
Investigation after woman left behind by cruise ship dies on island
Crew of Coral Adventurer only realised the 80-year-old Australian was missing hours after they left Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef....
Strong winds and flying debris as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall
Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica. from BBC News https://ift....
Confederate statue torn down during anti-racism protests reinstalled in Washington
General Albert Pike's statue, toppled during George Floyd protests in 2020, is restored under orders from President Donald Trump. from...
Film and fashion stars celebrate cinematic style at Vogue World
Los Angeles played host to a spectacle of style and storytelling over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Umeg2Hq via IFTTT
Cameroon's 92-year-old president wins controversial eighth term
Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud. from BB...
Ivory Coast president, 83, secures fourth term after two rivals barred
Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FEgxMiU via...
Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it barrels towards Jamaica
The rare highest-strength storm is set to hit Jamaica by Tuesday, having already caused two deaths in Haiti. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Russia says it has tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile
The experimental weapon is hailed as having a potentially unlimited range - though Western experts have questioned its value. from BBC New...
Hundreds of smartphones intensified India bus blaze - reports
The bus was carrying 234 smartphones that likely ruptured, exacerbating the fire, officials told local media. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Louvre moves jewels to ultra-secure Bank of France vault after heist
They will now be stored in the Bank's most secure vault, behind a seven-tonne door 26m underground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LMlG7...
'I'm not done', Kamala Harris tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg
The former vice president made her strongest suggestion to date that she will make another presidential bid in 2028 - after losing to Donald...
Connolly declared president of Ireland after landslide win
The result, long clear from early tallies, was officially announced at Dublin Castle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WgoT04h via IFTTT
Ontario to stop running anti-tariff advert that angered Trump
The advertisement will be paused from Monday so "trade talks can resume", Doug Ford says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9f8g4vl ...
NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown
It follows a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged, mafia-linked poker games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NLc...
France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC
The commitment has been hit by delays, with political turmoil in France partly to blame. from BBC News https://ift.tt/myv2HO8 via IFTTT
The decades-old exemption that lets Trump fast-track White House rebuild
The White House and several other buildings are exempt from the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O...
US forces kill two in strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific
This is the eighth US strike on alleged drug trafficking vessels near Latin America, the first on the Pacific side. from BBC News https://...
Cameroon judges reject election-rigging complaints
Results will be announced on Monday, prolonging the uncertainty with the opposition claiming victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lNe97SR...
Gaza ceasefire deal going better than expected, Vance says
The US vice-president's visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce...
Stolen Louvre jewellery worth €88m, prosecutor says
The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XTnhY1...
Watch: Dozens of giant pumpkins hit the water for rowing race
The 'squashbucklers' climbed into their hollowed out giant gourds, which are grown locally in the US state of Oregon. from BBC New...
Catholic clergy sex abuse victims hopeful after Pope Leo meeting
The Pope acknowledged "resistance in some parts of the world" to permanently remove a priest who abuses a child, the group said. ...
Two dead after cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea
The Emirates cargo flight hit a vehicle on the ground after it landed at the international airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GpYwKfF ...
Hamas is a pale shadow of what it was - but it could yet reinvent itself
After governing with an iron rod for so many years, is Hamas really prepared to relinquish control in Gaza? from BBC News https://ift.tt/O...
Brazil grants oil exploration licence in Amazon region
The project by state oil giant Petrobras has faced dismay and opposition from conservationists. from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/art...
Why John Bolton case is more serious than those against other Trump critics
Bolton argues his case is an example of "weaponisation" but legal experts say the charges are serious. from BBC News https://ift...
Giuffre thought she might 'die a sex slave' at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals
The BBC obtained a copy of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir ahead of its publication on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3d26...
US to repatriate survivors of strike on 'drug-carrying submarine', Trump says
The latest attack is at least the sixth US strike on Venezuelan ships in recent weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FA7spHn via IFTTT
'We are orphans': Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland
Kisumu mourners flock to see Raila Odinga's body as Barack Obama remembers "a true champion of democracy". from BBC News htt...
Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, US man now faces deportation to India
Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam was freed from prison after being wrongfully convicted for a 1980 murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
US governor wins $1.4m playing blackjack in Las Vegas
Billionaire JB Pritzker won the sum while on holiday with friends and family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k7EynX2 via IFTTT
Polish judge refuses to extradite Ukrainian Nord Stream blasts suspect
The judge ordered his release, after a ruling that was met with a ripple of surprise in court and a smile from the Ukrainian in the dock. ...
Airline apologises for asking dead flight attendant for paperwork
The woman's death has triggered widespread anger in Taiwan following speculation that she was overworked. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean
At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0kAZRX...
Titan submersible imploded due to poor engineering, say US officials
The submersible disappeared from sensors on its journey to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board. from BBC News https...
Ukraine imposes blackouts in most regions after Russian power grid attacks
This will be the fourth consecutive winter of outages since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. from BBC News https:...
Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16
The dead have been burned beyond recognition and officials have warned that the toll could rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/msgFH45 via...
Israel identifies bodies of four dead hostages returned by Hamas
The first four deceased hostages to be returned are Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, Yossi Sharabi and Daniel Peretz. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm
The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ls...
'Indescribable happiness' as detainees return to Gaza
Israel says it has released 1,968 prisoners and detainees as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b7JSL82 vi...
'She left trail of fairy dust': Tributes pour in for Diane Keaton
First Wives Club co-star Goldie Hawn says Diane Keaton left "memories beyond imagination" following her death aged 79. from BBC ...
No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast
With 18 people unaccounted for, the tragedy is "even more devastating than we thought", says a sheriff. from BBC News https://if...
'We are inventing captivity medicine': Hospital prepares for freed Israeli hostages
Several of the hostages will be brought from Gaza to the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r2CWukh via IF...
Can the world's oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?
Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood". from BBC ...
Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil
Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday after 26 days in the job and he said two days later his "mission is over". from BBC News ht...
Qatar to build air force facility in Idaho, US says
The facility in Idaho will be used to train Qatari pilots to fly F-15 fighter jets, the US defence secretary says. from BBC News https://i...
Jeremy Bowen: There's now a realistic chance of ending the war - but it's not over yet
For the first time since the Hamas attacks on Israel two years ago, there is a realistic chance of ending the horrors from BBC News https:...
Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life
The bald, subterranean rats are the world's longest-lived rodent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/badiHD8 via IFTTT
Have Russians set up a military base in my childhood home?
Satellite images show the house where the BBC's Vitaly Shevchenko grew up could now be a Russian base. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xX...
Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours
Sébastien Lecornu, the outgoing prime minister, said MPs recognise the pressing need to pass a budget by the end of the year. from BBC New...
Five takeaways from Pam Bondi's tense, partisan Senate hearing
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump's attorney general go on the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Fifa accuses Malaysia of faking foreign-born players' eligibility
The alleged forgery was done to comply with Fifa's 'grandfather rule' for foreign-born players. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l...
Everest hikers guided to safety after being stranded by blizzard
Hundreds of hikers have been guided to safety in Tibet after becoming trapped over the weekend by heavy snowfall. from BBC News https://if...
What are the key sticking points in Trump's Gaza peace plan?
Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are heading to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to start indirect talks about ending the Israel-Gaza war. from BB...
New Zealand pays Samoa millions after naval ship crash
HMNZS Manawanui started leaking oil into the ocean after it sank in Samoan waters a year ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9THgk1K via IF...
Trump and Brazilian President Lula have 'friendly' call
Brazil's government said the two "reminisced about the good chemistry" they had at the UN in New York. from BBC News https:/...
Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail
An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Watch: Will President Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize?
The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award. from BBC News https://if...
At least 30 injured in Russian strike on railway station, Zelensky says
Preliminary reports indicate that train staff and passengers were at the site of the strike, he says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kF8he9S...
Netanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the 'coming days'
Hamas will disarm "the easy way or the hard way", Israel's PM says after the group gave its response to a peace plan. from B...
Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?
The conservative politician is set to be Japan's first female prime minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dk7Iqs8 via IFTTT
Blackout in Spain and Portugal 'first of its kind', report finds
The massive blackout that hit the Iberian peninsula is the first known blackout caused by overvoltage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XYa7y2...
Italians stage strike in support of Gaza Palestinians
Pro-Palestinian marches gripped Italy's cities on Friday, defying the right-wing government of Giorgia Meloni. from BBC News https://i...
Fatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in Australia
The use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/etZKp1B ...
Senior member of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang arrested
The alleged head of the gang's armed wing was arrested in an operation between Colombia, the US and the UK. from BBC News https://ift....
'Find common ground', tourists in Washington tell lawmakers amid shutdown
Several museums and landmarks around the US, including the Capitol and Washington Monument, have closed to visitors. from BBC News https:/...
Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug charge
Police allege they found marijuana on him during a traffic stop and are investigating a "syndicate linked to him". from BBC News...
Captain of tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet' charged in France
The Chinese national faces a count of refusing to follow naval instructions while piloting the vessel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Py1q5l...
Israeli navy tells Gaza flotilla to change course as activists say boats intercepted
The Global Sumud Flotilla says military personnel had boarded some vessels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L0Enjp3 via IFTTT
Watch: Jane Goodall tells BBC how she became interested in animals
The animal rights activist has died aged 91, after a pioneering career studying chimps. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DRehkO7 via IFTTT
Four ways this US government shutdown could end
At some point, public pressure and political pain will see one side yield to bring this latest US government shutdown to an end. from BBC ...
Jobs, travel, national parks - what impact will US shutdown have?
Washington's political gridlock could inflict wide-ranging miseries, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold. from BBC Ne...
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