Reeling from Trump's tariffs, India and China seek a business reboot
India's prime minister hopes to draw nearer to some of the world’s largest economies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MCJNjuq via IFTTT ...Read More
'I fear for my sons': Mother awaits DNA results on remains linked to Kenya's starvation cult
Carolyne Odour's two young sons went missing with their father - a follower of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie. from BBC News ht...Read More
Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza, Israel says
Israel says the military spokesman was killed in a strike on Saturday - Hamas has not confirmed the death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RC...Read More
French voice fears over Bayeux Tapestry move to UK
The precious medieval work is to be displayed in London next year - but the French art world is strongly opposed. from BBC News https://if...Read More
US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York
The decision comes as France leads international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN meeting next month. from BBC News http...Read More
Mussolini's great-grandson makes Serie A debut
Romano Floriani Mussolini, the great-grandson of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, comes off the bench to help Cremonese defeat Sassuolo 3-...Read More
Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters
The fast food chain is reassessing its use of the tech after a number of errors were shared widely online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PO...Read More
Irish missionary Gena Heraty released after Haiti kidnapping
Gena Heraty's family thanks those who "worked tirelessly" to secure her safe return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/acN4fiF v...Read More
How a leaked phone call derailed the Thai PM's career - and the Shinawatra dynasty
Thailand's Constitutional Court strikes again, removing yet another prime minister from office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YgmdDfC ...Read More
New footage shows Israel struck Gaza's Nasser Hospital four times
New footage has revealed that two more strikes were carried out on hospital by Israel than initially reported. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
Cases of flesh-eating screwworm on the rise in Mexico
The parasites mainly infest cattle but there have also been dozens of cases involving people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vt3PCGi via IF...Read More
BBC reports from scene of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv
Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine's capital in the early hours of Thursday evening, killing at least 19 people, including four c...Read More
Xi shows Trump who holds the cards as he sets up meeting with Kim and Putin
The leaders of North Korea and Russia will attend China's military parade next week - a win for Xi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gy64a...Read More
First deportees arrive in Rwanda from the US
The first group of deportees arrived in mid-August, according to government spokesperson Yolande Makolo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kFft...Read More
Taylor's engaged - what we learned and the new details revealed by Travis's dad
As the news broke, many Swifties joke on social media they are happy for their "close friend" Swift. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
Does the US president have the power to sack a Federal Reserve governor?
President Trump takes aim at Lisa Cook, a central bank official - we unpack what it all means. from BBC News https://ift.tt/36PTVdv via I...Read More
French helicopter crew survive crash into lake
The helicopter was attempting to collect water to fight wildfires at the time of the crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WfRqyL5 via IFTT...Read More
Mexico cartel leader 'El Mayo' enters guilty plea
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in July 2024, and is due to be sentenced in the coming months. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
South African women warned about viral Russian job videos
A large number of young South Africans are jobless and attracted by social media offers of work abroad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kgv3u...Read More
North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says
Two new air defence missiles with "superior combat capability" have been fired in a test observed by Kim Jong Un. from BBC News ...Read More
More than 30 jihadists killed in air strikes, Nigerian military says
Concern is mounting about "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity. from BBC News ...Read More
What did Erik and Lyle Menendez do and when could they be released?
Lyle and Erik Menendez have been denied release by separate parole boards this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wQ3Cfpz via IFTTT Read More
Would you work for no pay? The question behind the Air Canada strike
For decades, many flight attendants in North America weren’t paid for ground work. The Air Canada strike marks a shift. from BBC News http...Read More
How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza
Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine. from BBC News https://if...Read More
Russia trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, says Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More
Canada to drop many of its retaliatory tariffs on the US
The move comes after the two countries blew past a self-imposed deadline to reach a trade agreement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p73F8wh ...Read More
WHO warns of risks of extreme heat in the workplace
Workers, employers and governments need to adapt to a more extreme climate, the organisation says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/31XjkCs v...Read More
Gaza mother blames famine for halving daughter's weight
Rida Hijjeh says her daughter has lost 9.5kg, as famine is confirmed in Gaza City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DWQcs1N via IFTTT Read More
Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina, Brazil police say
Police say they found a letter on the former Brazilian president's phone requesting asylum in Argentina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...Read More
'Nicest judge in the world' Frank Caprio dies aged 88
The US celebrity judge and social media star has been remembered for his "unique brand of compassion". from BBC News https://ift...Read More
Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 US intelligence officials
The director of national Intelligence accuses the officials, who served under Biden and Obama, of politicising intelligence for partisan or ...Read More
Six severed heads found on road in Mexico
Police have not given a motive for the killings in a large peaceful region of central Mexico. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BXyNJwm via IF...Read More
Aerial footage shows final leg of Swedish church's move to new home
It took two days to move the church in Sweden's Kiruna, which was at risk at risk from ground subsidence. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More
Watch: Fire rages at Milan airport check-in desk
Footage shared on social media shows a man knocked to ground after smashing an advertisement screen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9X4oR25 ...Read More
Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of 'betraying' Israel
Relations between the two countries have frayed since Australia said it planned to recognise a Palestinian state. from BBC News https://if...Read More
Four key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington
Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O...Read More
Finnish politician dies in parliament in Helsinki
Eemeli Peltonen's sudden death shocks Finland, with politicians on all sides expressing their sadness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jg...Read More
Key takeaways so far from Ukraine talks in Washington
Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O...Read More
'No-one was expecting this': European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid 'capitulation'
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Ag...Read More
BBC at Rafah crossing as queues of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza
The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet is travelling with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Egypt’s Forei...Read More
Trump posted a photo of me sitting by my tent - then a bulldozer arrived
DC's largest homeless encampment was destroyed after the president called for a crackdown. What happened to its residents? from BBC Ne...Read More
Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the ...Read More
Erin rapidly intensifies to category five hurricane
The "extremely powerful" storm "explosively deepened and intensified" overnight, say forecasters from BBC News https:/...Read More
Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down
The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time". from BBC New...Read More
Erin rapidly intensifies to category five hurricane
The "extremely powerful" storm "explosively deepened and intensified" overnight, say forecasters from BBC News https:/...Read More
One dead and several injured as Danish train hits tanker and derails
Local media report crash at railway crossing in southern Jutland involved lorry transporting farm waste. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1F2s...Read More
Watch: Moment Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks
This is the moment Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin exchange handshakes as they meet for a summit in Alaska. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9...Read More
Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot
The French national is accused of working "on behalf of the French intelligence service" in Mali. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B...Read More
Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal
Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qd4B...Read More
BBC defends investigation of Kenya child-sex trafficking after 'hoax' claims
The exposé was in the "public interest", the BBC says, following criticism from senior Kenyan politicians. from BBC News https:/...Read More
'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president
Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z7wVAJ...Read More
Europe expresses hope after call with Trump on Putin summit
European leaders are urging Trump to keep Ukraine and Europe's interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday. from BBC News...Read More
Watch: Wildfire approaches horse enclosure in Greece
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Watch: Europe's wildfires seen from above
Aerial video shows the extent of devastation caused by wildfires in a number of European countries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bZrwl8y ...Read More
Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance
The Ukrainian leader was speaking ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. from BBC News https://if...Read More
North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia
More than 50,000 North Koreans will be sent to work in Russia, as Moscow's war in Ukraine drains labour pools. from BBC News https://i...Read More
Is the world's oldest leader set for an eighth term?
Cameroon's Paul Biya would stay in power until he's 99 if he wins October's election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oVp2HIf vi...Read More
Trump demands homeless people 'immediately' move out of Washington DC
Trump says homeless people must go "far" from the nation's capital, as part of his anti-crime plan, but the mayor pushes back....Read More
India's immigration raids send ripples through slums and skyscrapers alike
An upscale Indian suburb is rounding up some of its most marginalised residents, saying they are illegal immigrants. from BBC News https:/...Read More
Is Perrier as pure as it claims? The bottled water scandal gripping France
Claims that natural mineral water brands are filtering their water have shocked the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gFVmO9H via IFT...Read More
Watch: Trump announces deployment of National Guard in Washington DC
The US military is preparing to activate troops as part of Trump's crackdown on street crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VMSZIyE vi...Read More
Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh
Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems. from BBC News https://ift....Read More
Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council
Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved". from BBC...Read More
Watch: Palestinian and Israeli representatives address UN meeting
Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of Palestine to the UN, and Jonathan Miller, Deputy Permanent Representative for Israel to the UN, address...Read More
Three swimmers killed by sea mines in Odesa, Ukrainian media report
A local official confirmed the three had been killed by "explosive devices", at beaches where recreational swimming is banned. f...Read More
Trump nominates ex-Fox News host Tammy Bruce as deputy UN ambassador
Bruce, who is currently spokeswoman for the state department, has done "brilliantly" according to Trump. from BBC News https://i...Read More
Putin gives Trump envoy award for CIA official's son killed fighting in Ukraine
Michael Gloss, 21, who was killed in Ukraine last year, was the son of Juliane Gallina, a CIA deputy director, from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
Putin gives Trump envoy award for CIA official's son killed fighting in Ukraine
Michael Gloss, 21, who was killed in Ukraine last year, was the son of Juliane Gallina, a CIA deputy director, from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
Wildfires force Turkey to close key waterway
The Dardanelles Strait serves as a key route for commercial shipping between Europe and Asia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BH5bW6K via IF...Read More
US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
A reward for information leading to the capture of Maduro, who the US accuses of drug trafficking, has been doubled. from BBC News https:/...Read More
United Airlines passengers in US delayed after tech glitch halts flights
The company said late on Wednesday that its flights were no longer grounded, but that disruption was ongoing. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More
Payout for mother wrongfully jailed over babies' deaths 'inadequate' - lawyer
Kathleen Folbigg was freed in 2023 after a review found there was reasonable doubt she killed her babies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vLD...Read More
Why Trump-Putin talks unlikely to bring rapid end to Ukraine war
Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficu...Read More
Georgia military base on lockdown following shooting incident
It remains unclear how many people have been shot or injured in the shooting at Fort Stewart military base. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y...Read More
Apple to invest $100bn after pressure from Trump
The US president has called on Apple to do more of its manufacturing in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oWbhwTI via IFTTT Read More
RFK Jr cancels $500m in funding for mRNA vaccines for diseases like Covid
Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B7RyYb9 ...Read More
Trump-Modi ties hit rock bottom with new tariffs on India over Russian oil
Trump's tariff threats and social media outbursts have raised concerns about the state of India-US relations. from BBC News https://if...Read More
Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu dies aged 95
He was Romania's first freely elected leader after communism fell in 1989, and later faced charges of crimes against humanity. from BB...Read More
Clintons subpoenaed in congressional Epstein investigation
Former top officials from the justice department during the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations were sent subpoenas from BBC News https...Read More
US attorney general orders grand jury hearings on Trump-Russia probe
The Trump administration alleges political foes were behind attempts to falsely tie him to Russia in the run-up to his 2016 presidential win...Read More
'I'm upset, angry and disgusted,' Epstein accuser tells BBC
Haley Robson says recent speculation Ghislaine Maxwell could be pardoned has left her "extremely angry". from BBC News https://i...Read More
Irish missionary and child, 3, among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage
Gena Heraty and a three-year-old child were taken in the middle of the night in a "planned act", officials say. from BBC News ht...Read More
Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump
The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/biUGu3f ...Read More
Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe
The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...Read More
Leaders condemn videos of emaciated hostages as Red Cross calls for access
Hamas said it would allow Red Cross access if humanitarian aid corridors were opened into Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3PQAHw4 via ...Read More
New Zealand woman arrested after two-year-old found in luggage
A bus driver became concerned when he noticed the luggage moving, police said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1a0mrIi via IFTTT Read More
Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup
World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UvwiWnx v...Read More
Twelve years house arrest for Colombian ex-leader Álvaro Uribe
The 73-year-old is the first ex-president in Colombia's history to be convicted of a crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yiAbOaV via ...Read More
Mali charges ex-PM with undermining the state over post on X
Moussa Mara expressed solidarity with opposition figures held after political parties were dissolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M1h3HwU...Read More
White House unveils plans for new $200m ballroom
Donald Trump has been calling for the White House to build a new ballroom for nearly a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sAV3uOQ via I...Read More
Iran drives out 1.5 million Afghans, with some branded spies for Israel
Since a war with Israel in June, Iran has stepped up forcible returns. Some Afghans say they were beaten. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N27...Read More
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