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Mount Augustus: Preserving Australia's lesser-known sacred rock

Aboriginal rangers step up efforts to preserve Mount Augustus - a landmark twice the size of Uluru. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EyXmJf

Bam Bus: Three women, one cheating ex and an adventure

Bekah, Abi and Morgan became friends after discovering they were all dating the same man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w4bMy3

Climate change: The Indian village that could disappear under water

A village in the eastern coast of India faces the risk of going under water amid rising sea levels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvmlXC

Aukus: French president says Australian PM lied over submarine deal

Asked if Australia's leader was untruthful, France's president responds: "I don't think, I know." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pTZvuV

One dead in Czech cable car crash

The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZJy1O1

Vienna Open: Alexander Zverev beats Frances Tiafoe for title

Alexander Zverev continues his dominant form since the summer, beating Frances Tiafoe in the Vienna Open final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bqrfin

Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'

Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ez8PbE

UK and France blame each other over fishing row stalemate

Johnson says Macron should "de-escalate the rhetoric" and Macron says the "ball is in Britain's court". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mszGjC

Biden at G20: Russia and China 'didn't show up' on climate

US President Joe Biden addresses disappointment by some about what was agreed at the G20 ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jT8Yix

Tokyo knife and arson attack: The moment train passengers flee

Video shows people trying to escape as smoke and flames fill a carriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GwbqF8

Several injured in Tokyo knife and arson attack on train

Police have arrested a man in his 20s at the scene of the incident along a major Tokyo train line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZIQdax

Black History Month: Five sportspeople whose hair is their magic

Patsy Goodwin looks at five athletes who have made their hair their superpower and inspired a generation of young black people to do the same. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vYnGJP

11 Vegetarian Casseroles to Keep You Toasty This Fall

By Tanya Sichynsky from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3CrKNyV

Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists

Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pO2dlM

Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pX3yXo

Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda

Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nLN55z

Japan election: Ruling LDP set for reduced majority - polls

Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jUA5d0

ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers

A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bprKZV

Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can

Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jNM103

Yemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb

The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZnmKS

When the Soviets Set Off the Biggest Nuclear Bomb, J.F.K. Didn’t Flinch

By William J. Broad from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3bmY1B9

'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93

Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BwRMoW

G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y1D2AB

How the Taliban takeover changed my life

From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BoWzIU

Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting

In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jRsFHv

Israeli woman jailed three times for refusing to join the army

Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0jdGi

A lifetime with the Yanomami people of the Amazon

The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCj2ou

The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir

This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BsYMTF

Court Filing Lists Documents Trump Seeks to Withhold From Jan. 6 Inquiry

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3Btdpq6

Covid Shots Are a Go for Children, but Parents Are Reluctant to Consent

By Jan Hoffman from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2ZBo9pF

I’m With Condoleezza Rice About White Guilt

By John McWhorter from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/318VFUp

Igor Kirillov: TV man known as the face of the USSR dies at 89

Soviet TV's chief newsreader anchored major events in the country that collapsed in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Esa9x9

Democrats’ Plan to Overhaul Legal Immigration Focuses on Green Card Backlog

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3nKC5W8

It’s Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Now

By Emily Bazelon from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3bob5WF

'I feel free': LGBT Afghan refugees arrive in UK

The BBC speaks to one of 29 LGBT refugees who fled the Taliban, fearing for their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EBePkt

Japan undersea volcano: Artist tries to swim in floating pumice stone

An eruption from an undersea volcano has coated the coastal waters off a Japanese island in pumice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3msC0XO

‘In This House’ Yard Signs, and Their Curious Power

By Amanda Hess from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3Bwi8qR

Sudan coup: Thousands take to streets in new protests

Demonstrators across the country are demanding an immediate return to a civilian-led government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZBLPKA

La Palma volcano survivors shaken but determined to rebuild

A vast lava flow reshapes a Canary Islands landscape, but does not crush the locals' hopes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CtsLfu

Indian PM Narendra Modi invites Pope for visit

The invitation is a significant turnaround, after negotiations for a papal visit collapsed in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GDnxR1

Nuclear-Powered Submarines for Australia? Maybe Not So Fast.

By Chris Buckley from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZFQ07R

T20 World Cup: The toxic trolling of India's cricket stars

As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31fatB3

Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico

Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gx9egR

G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet

The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3brzyue

Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic

The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3brd10A

The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves

A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vXw6B7

The Metaverse Is Mark Zuckerberg’s Escape Hatch

By Kevin Roose from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3136JlW

Geraldo Rivera criticizes his Fox News colleague Tucker Carlson.

By Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3mokBPT

Palestinian groups branded terrorists by Israel say they are being silenced

Six human rights groups outlawed by Israel say they are being silenced and want the ban removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOTvzS

Dramatic footage shows tornado cut across Texas highway

The twister flung trees and cars into the air and affected 100 homes, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vX78C2

The moment Facebook became Meta

Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZH1xE6

A Stranger Looked Like My Twin. That Was Just the Beginning.

By Kama Einhorn from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3BjLf0E

Poland to build Belarus border wall to block migrant influx

The wall to curb a wave of migrants entering from Belarus has been approved by Poland's parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pQsPCM

Puneeth Rajkumar: Indian film star dies age 46

The star of Kannada cinema featured in more than 29 films during his career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bqBdQV

Sicily floods: Stay at home warning as Cyclone Apollo hits

Streets are flooded and train lines blocked as the Italian island of Sicily is hit again by storms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w51UnO

La Palma: 'Lava bomb' speeds down Cumbre Vieja volcano

Watch a ball of solidified molten rock rolling down from the Cumbre Vieja volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EsmCAL

Mike Ward: Comedian wins free speech case in top court

The legal row over a comedy routine about a young disabled singer has ended after nearly a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZINu0P

Greta Thunberg: Activist calls on banks to stop funding climate 'destruction'

The Swedish campaigner is in the UK to take part in protests ahead of next week's COP26 conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZyI88s

Texas Nurse Sentenced to Death for Fatally Injecting 4 Heart Patients With Air

By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3nGLApg

Meta: Facebook's new name ridiculed by Hebrew speakers

The social media giant joins a number of companies that have encountered translation blunders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BqKzGI

COP26: Has Boris Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?

The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Br4YeP

Kemerovo fire: Jail terms for bosses over Russian mall disaster

A leisure centre blaze in 2018 killed 60 people, most of them children, in a Siberian city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GB0feg

Why China's climate policy matters to us all

The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ALJeu4

The C.D.C. adds mental health conditions to its high-risk Covid list.

By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3bn9DUE

Palestinians unveil huge mosaic in West Bank desert castle

The restored mosaic at Hisham's Palace in the city of Jericho is one of the largest in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vX5IYf

Heather Mack: Bali 'suitcase murder' accomplice released early

Heather Mack had been in jail for helping to kill her mother and stuffing her body into a suitcase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3moKY8r

Is Hong Kong's label as Asia's financial capital at risk?

With the 2019 protests and imposition of the National Security Law, plus Covid-19 border closures, is Hong Kong's label as Asia's financial capital at risk? Katie Silver reports from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GxnHcv

Pope urges 'radical' climate response in exclusive BBC message

In an exclusive message recorded for the BBC, Pope Francis addresses world leaders ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vWGJEd

Arnold Schwarzenegger calls leaders 'liars' over climate

The actor and former governor of California speaks to BBC radio 4 ahead of the COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/316nOLL

Climate change: Major US oil companies face grilling by Congress

House Democrats accuse major oil companies of misleading the public for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31gkvSB

Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GuSfeU

Biden announces revamped $1.75 trillion social spending plan

The president said that his party was "on board" as he prepares to roll out a new spending bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BoTW9V

French and Australian leaders hold first talks after submarine row

French President Macron tells Australian Prime Minister Morrison the relation of trust is now broken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XSka71

Lawyer Who Won $9.5 Billion Settlement Against Chevron Reports to Prison

By Isabella Grullón Paz from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3EqTA4O

Ali al-Nimr: Saudi child protester who faced death penalty released

Ali al-Nimr, who was arrested when he was 17, was originally sentenced to death by beheading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZvGpAM

Should I Mix or Match My Booster Shot?

By Tara Parker-Pope from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3pJvNZJ

Trooper Charged With Murder in Death of Girl, 11, in a High-Speed Chase

By Ed Shanahan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3nux04e

US issues first gender-neutral 'X' passport

The document has an "X" in the gender box, to show the holder does not identify as male or female. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jIeYu4

Hundreds of sea turtles wash up dead in Mexico

Scientists think the turtles may have become tangled in abandoned fishing nets and drowned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EnWQh5

Laos makes Southeast Asia's largest ever drug bust

A truck was carrying 55 million amphethamine tablets and over 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vUdNwP

Patients Must Be Warned of Breast Implant Risks, F.D.A. Says

By Roni Caryn Rabin from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3bhF5U9

Climate change: Major US oil companies to testify in Congress

A US congressional hearing will examine whether oil companies misled the public about climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w60tFL

Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown

Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vUcePl

Rémy Daillet: Conspiracist charged over alleged French coup plot

Rémy Daillet is accused of forming an extremist group to plan attacks against the French state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BpSMLr

No Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say

The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gtg9ra

Film-maker who exposed East Timor massacre dies

Max Stahl went from children's TV host to award-winning film-maker and East Timor national hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CCc021

British fishing trawler detained by French authorities

Two British ships caught up in post-Brexit fishing rights row in French waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bnbp2s

UK boat detained by France amid fishing rights row

A French minister says the boat did not have a licence to fish in French waters and was seized. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Eu0INP

China rations diesel amid fuel shortages

It is likely to contribute to the global supply chain crisis and inflation, analysts told the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pKCYAL

Sitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity

A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZqeHx

Helping Chinatown's elderly during the pandemic

A volunteer army is delivering hundreds of meals to elderly East-Asians in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ByLx45

A cheap antidepressant lowers the risk of Covid hospitalization, a large study finds.

By Benjamin Mueller from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3CrRRvh

After 40 Years, Abba Takes a Chance With Its Legacy

By Elisabeth Vincentelli from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3bgbCtW

Covid passes set to stay as Europe heads for winter

There have been protests but much of Europe has accepted the QR codes as a means of extending freedoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mlVGMZ

Climate change: Can India meet its targets?

As a major global climate summit approaches, is the Indian government on track to meet its own commitments? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nCcPBj

Ruth Negga on her latest role – as a black woman passing as white

Based on the 1929 book by Nella Larsen, the film tells the story of childhood friends who meet in later life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CMmJ6V

Pope Francis to visit Canada for indigenous reconciliation

The visit follows renewed attention on indigenous children who died at residential schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bdukCi

Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'

Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pIKw6Z

Alec Baldwin film tragedy: Actor fired live round, police say

New Mexico authorities say it is too early to determine if arrests will be made or charges laid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EdrNVg

Israel advances plans for 3,000 new homes in West Bank settlements

The move follows a strong public rebuke of Israeli policy from US President Biden's administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EnbZiU

Sudan coup: World Bank suspends aid after military takeover

Pressure mounts on the military to restore civilian rule as international bodies respond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XVezgs

Claudette Colvin: US civil rights pioneer wants record cleared

Claudette Colvin was just 15 in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CmBL6f

Iran blames foreign country for cyberattack on petrol stations

Tuesday's attack crippled a system that lets motorists buy subsidised petrol, causing long queues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bkRJSc

Josh Cavallo: 'It's my freedom day and I’ve never been so happy'

Josh Cavallo has come out as gay – the only current top level male professional footballer to do so. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pCTsuK

Democrats Hammer Out Novel Plan to Tax Billionaires and Corporate Giants

By Jonathan Weisman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3vNY1n0

Poland told to pay €1m a day in legal row with EU

The ruling is the latest step in an escalating dispute over Poland's legal reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vQVdW0

US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited

Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CoNAZx

Sister of Bataclan victim: 'We don't hate you'

Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vMA7bm

Bataclan attack: Reliving loss of my brother, Nick Alexander

Zoe Alexander told the suspects in the 2015 Paris attacks trial that they are war with themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cm2AHJ

Hong Kong passes new film censorship law

Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CkjvKJ

Sunao Tsuboi: Campaigning Hiroshima survivor dies aged 96

Sunao Tsuboi met Barack Obama on his historic visit to the site of the world's first nuclear attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GnqeGh

Spain grants joint custody of dog in rare ruling

A lawyer calls the ruling pioneering as her client could declare herself as a "co-carer". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BpSGDK

Josh Cavallo: 'I'm a footballer and I'm gay,' says Australian player

The Adelaide United player has become the only current male professional footballer to do so. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vOckYB

‘Dune’ Is the Movie We Always Wanted

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3GqIwGD

These Children Were Beaten to Death. Could They Have Been Saved?

By Andy Newman, Ashley Southall and Chelsia Rose Marcius from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3pDgDFl

Life at 50C: Surviving in Kuwait's 'unbearable' heat

The Middle East is warming faster than much of the world, leaving Kuwaitis struggling with everyday life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxbJH9

Ros Atkins on... India's climate challenge

A look at how India is trying to balance banishing poverty with meeting its climate commitments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XO7IFn

Covid: Charlize Theron wants fairer distribution of vaccines

The actress tells the BBC that nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mgSWQO

Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US

Health experts say the benefits outweigh the risks and recommend the FDA authorise the vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EdY0vw

Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up'

Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vOrnBu

Rust: Assistant director had been sacked before over gun safety

Dave Halls had previously been dismissed from another film over gun safety violations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jBd7Yg

US revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company

Washington has banned China Telecom from operating in America, citing "national security concerns". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GqroAM

Catania: Floods swamp city centre streets as rare storm hits Sicily

At least two people have died amid flooding caused by a rare storm in the city of Catania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pzrEHE

Catania: Two dead as rare storm floods streets of Sicilian city

The mayor orders people to stay at home as floods engulf the streets of Catania in southern Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nu5TX4

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau holds major cabinet shuffle

The major shuffle sees changes in portfolios including defence, the environment and foreign affairs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vMqZ6y

Sudan army seized power to prevent civil war - coup leader

Gen Burhan also said he had taken the deposed prime minister to his house "for his own safety." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bdDnmI

Manchester Arena bombing: Exclusive images of extradition of Hashem Abedi

Watch as Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is sent to Britain to stand trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zp08SD

Whose Promised Land? A Journey Into a Divided Israel

By Patrick Kingsley and Laetitia Vancon from NYT World https://ift.tt/3vFeJVE

Behold, the Worm Blob and Its Computerized Twin

By Sabrina Imbler from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3m7fvHH

Climate change: UN emissions gap report a 'thundering wake-up call'

Current carbon-cutting plans from nations would lead the world to climate catastrophe, says the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vM3hYi

Joshua Kimmich: German footballer's vaccine hesitancy dismays experts

Joshua Kimmich denied he was an "anti-vaxxer" after expressing unease about long-term side effects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cm4Cre

Brazil senators to vote on damning Covid report

The report says that President Bolsonaro should be accused of crimes over his handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jDwAHy

De Kock refuses to take knee before match

Quinton de Kock makes himself unavailable for South Africa's T20 World Cup match against West Indies after refusing to take the knee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pHZCtt

Crimean gold must return to Ukraine - Dutch court

The legal wrangle has dragged on for seven years, since Russia annexed the peninsula from Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vNeBn1

At Last, a Royal Wedding. But No Trumpets, Just a News Conference.

By Motoko Rich and Makiko Inoue from NYT World https://ift.tt/3m9z0PT

Sudan coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?

Despite a series of coups in Africa recently, the longer-term trend for military takeovers is downwards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tja0rw

Berlin attack: First aider dies 5 years after Christmas market murders

Sascha Hüsges was badly injured when he rushed to help victims of the 2016 Christmas market attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nM8HPB

Japan's Princess Mako: The woman who gave up royal status to marry

Japan's Princess Mako has finally married her college sweetheart, thus losing her royal status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/313DeR6

How a supply chain shortage hurts local businesses

A bottleneck could cost Daniel Liberson, an artisanal vinegar maker in Virginia, his small business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vHSHSd

Can Lego help save Singapore's coral reefs?

Scientists in Singapore are using the popular building block in an effort to rejuvenate its reefs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GjVrKn

Climate change: Pledge of $100bn annual aid slips to 2023

A key pledge on climate funding has still not been met, and the money is not sure to be there before 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jAjhb0

Sudan coup: Seven protesters killed and dozens injured

Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZjIEqn

Covid: Biden sets new rules as air travel to the US reopens

All foreign travellers to the US will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GojaZE

John Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing

Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jBgiyO

Collector returns Mayan artefact to Guatemala

Plans to auction the fragment, which depicts the head of an ancient ruler, sparked a row in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EilVu2

Turkey dispute with US eases after threat to expel envoys

Ten Western ambassadors had angered the Turkish president by urging a jailed activist's release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nujD3Y

Israeli cabinet backs huge spending plan for Arab minority

Billions of dollars are earmarked for Israel's Arab minority, which has long complained of neglect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vKGjks

Alec Baldwin film tragedy: What are the rules for guns on movie sets?

The regulations are under scrutiny after the death of a film-maker on the set of an Alec Baldwin film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XI8vro

Haiti fuel shortages threaten patients' lives - Unicef

Hospitals say that without fuel they cannot operate crucial generators and hundreds could die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3meHaXr

Heavy Is the Burden on Japan’s Royal Women

By Motoko Rich and Hikari Hida from NYT World https://ift.tt/3b3qiMM

Saudi crown prince suggested killing King Abdullah, ex-official says

Mohammed bin Salman discussed assassinating the late King Abdullah in 2014, Saad al-Jabri says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jv92Vi

Eitan Biran: Crash survivor must be returned to Italy, court rules

The six-year-old survivor of a cable car crash must be returned to his aunt in Italy, a court rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C8lgul

Alec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal, legal papers say

Legal papers shed light on what happened when actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun with tragic results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pB2t7G

James Michael Tyler, Who Played Gunther on ‘Friends,’ Dies at 59

By Vimal Patel and Jesus Jiménez from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3nsmM4e

‘Forced to sell my baby’ - Afghan families face extreme poverty

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan could cost millions of lives if aid is not provided, the UN warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BbFZMz

German IS woman jailed for Yazidi girl's death in Iraq

A Munich court jails a jihadi bride for 10 years for the agonising death of a Yazidi girl in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vIHkJN

Amnesty to close Hong Kong offices over National Security Law

The human rights organisation says its staff are under threat from the city's national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jztdS2

It’s Time to Trust China’s and Russia’s Vaccines

By Achal Prabhala and Chee Yoke Ling from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3cIEcpN

Afghanistan facing desperate food crisis, UN warns

The UN World Food Programme says half the population now faces acute food insecurity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZilXCK

Climate change quiz: Test your knowledge of how to reduce emissions

How much do you know about the steps you could take to help curb climate change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3py2klf

Climate change: How do we know it is happening and caused by humans?

What's the evidence for global warming and how do we know it's being caused by human activity? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zf1oak

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa first heard of his death online

Vanessa Bryant said she learned about the death of her husband by seeing "RIP Kobe" notifications. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vDg2UW

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband begins new hunger strike in London

Aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is distraught at the prospect of returning to jail, her husband Richard says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b4hVR5

Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid: David Alaba scores as Real top La Liga

Real Madrid beat Barcelona in a new-look El Clasico to go top of the La Liga table and leave Ronald Koeman's side down in eighth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOHDxZ

His N.B.A. Dream Was Right There. Then He Couldn’t Move His Legs.

By David Gardner from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3E8vE5R

German far-right group attempt to block migrants

Police have stopped vigilantes armed with batons, pepper spray and a machete at the Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vCZyvW

Halyna Hutchins: Vigil held in New Mexico for cinematographer

The cinematographer was fatally shot by a prop gun while filming for western movie Rust. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EhbpTP

Your pictures on the theme of minimalism

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BcIWMK

Uganda: Suspected bomb attack in Kampala after terror warnings

The suspected terrorist bombing comes a week after the UK warned about a possible attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E220iK

As Broadway Returns, Shows Rethink and Restage Depictions of Race

By Michael Paulson from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/3npqueS

Bellator 269: Fedor Emelianenko claims stunning knockout in Moscow

Russian MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko knocks out the number two-ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson in Bellator 269 in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZnsUmu

Atlanta Braves beat Los Angeles Dodgers to reach World Series against Houston Astros

The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2021 World Series, where they will face the Houston Astros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maOgfC

Climate change: Why Australia refuses to give up coal

Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m0q4MF

COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report

Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30A0shl

Climate change: Fossil fuel production set to soar over next decade

Government plans to extract coal, oil and gas are incompatible with safe temperatures, says the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AXANf2

The Gravedigger's Wife: Somali love story wins Africa's top film prize

Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BaFphS

What We Know About the Fatal Shooting on Alec Baldwin’s New Mexico Movie Set

By Maggie Astor, Glenn Thrush, Simon Romero and Julia Jacobs from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3b1YwjR

She Is Breaking Glass Ceilings in Space, but Facing Sexism on Earth

By Steven Lee Myers from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZcrvyD

Alec Baldwin Film Set Had Previous Accidental Gun Discharges, Crew Members Say

By Simon Romero and Julia Jacobs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3E93Den

Vanessa Bryant, in Deposition, Describes Learning of Deaths of Kobe and Gianna

By Jonathan Abrams and Kevin Draper from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3Bbs4WN

Queen Elizabeth Doesn’t Take Sick Days Lightly

By Serge Schmemann from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3px03H0

‘Needle Spiking’ of Women in Britain Stirs Alarm Over New Kind of Assault

By Megan Specia and Isabella Kwai from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZbR3Mv

‘Needle Spiking’ of Women in Britain Stirs Alarm Over New Kind of Assault

By Megan Specia and Isabella Kwai from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZbR3Mv

Bye, Maryland? Lawmakers in 3 Counties Float a Plan to Secede From the State.

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3pp9M29

F.D.A. Says Pfizer Vaccine’s Benefits Outweigh Key Risks in Children 5 to 11

By Sharon LaFraniere and Noah Weiland from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3pqqcHu

Flying With Your Pet? It Just Got a Lot More Difficult.

By Debra Kamin from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3nkV6OG

Striving for Authenticity, Films Often Use Real Guns on Set

By Brooks Barnes from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3C9d50L

Imagine, Surgery Without a Scar

By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3awJK4A

Picasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction

The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vEra3P

Colombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured

The US had placed a $5m bounty on the head of Dairo Antonio Usuga, better known as Otoniel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EdB2EG

What's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?

Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nq2GHQ

Fears of new arms race after Chinese missile test

China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EpBnEL

Iran: The painful choices of being pregnant and unmarried

Abortion or emigration are often considered the only way out by cohabiting couples who conceive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cde7sS

Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits

Churches seek to wrestle back control of pulpits from politicians after years of cosy relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9AP3x

Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai

The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E4cYUO

Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9uXaL

Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead

Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guyaquil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Eavr2c

Turkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jwQxQu

Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star

Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B6g7Sb

Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat

The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BcmCTw

Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'

The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8r1bV

Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060

The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8zJHb

Internal Alarm, Public Shrugs: Facebook’s Employees Dissect Its Election Role

By Ryan Mac and Sheera Frenkel from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3nkfm33

China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren

A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E88RXN

Abortion in Mexico: Fight for rights just beginning, women say

Mexican women celebrate the Supreme Court ruling decriminalising abortion but say obstacles remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jvs0eB

Former refugees in US to Afghans: 'You are not alone' 

Refugees who fled their home countries to be in the US offer advice to America's newest refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m6LcRn

Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision

The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Biomed

Kerala floods: Our son was buried by mud - we couldn't save him

The walls of three-year-old Sachu's house collapsed when it was hit by heavy rain and flooding in Kerala. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3neYR8q

Middle East: Deadly Palestinian and Israeli clash

Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests at the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3josnra

South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash

Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu killed five family members and her boyfriend for life insurance, a court rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EaddxU

Alec Baldwin 'heartbroken' over fatal film set shooting

Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZilHUJ

Ohio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates

The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zif8Bm

Robert Durst charged with murder of ex-wife who vanished in 1982

The jailed real estate heir is facing a new second-degree murder charge, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nliBXT

EU leaders give Merkel an ovation at final summit

Chancellor Merkel bows out from her role at the EU's helm, praised as Europe's "compass". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3niAk2r

Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys

Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the suit says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b2mono

Hackers lay claim to Donald Trump’s social app before its launch.

By Nicole Perlroth from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3vAZj4P

Liz Cheney’s Consultants Are Given an Ultimatum: Drop Her, or Be Dropped

By Jonathan Martin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aZngZT

Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot

The health workers say security forces injured 30 colleagues when they opened fire at a protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9OVC2

Extreme Heat Caused Family’s Death in Sierra National Forest, Authorities Say

By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZlXE7c

Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to Ivory hunting

Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4oj0X

France to pay 38m citizens €100 each to ease costs

The one-off payment to lower-income groups is prompted by the spike in fuel and energy prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z9qIys

DR Congo students march into parliament demanding better teacher pay

Students march into parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo demanding better pay for teachers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3psrMIY

What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?

An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jrA1kC

Ananya Panday: Anti-drugs agency questions Bollywood actress

It has not specified why Ananya Panday has been questioned for a second day in a row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jq6WWT

Shot cinematographer Hutchins 'an incredible artist'

Halyna Hutchins, who has died on a film set, had been named an American Cinematographer rising star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E51e4x

Death after Alec Baldwin fires prop gun 'unfathomable'

A director who worked with Halyna Hutchins in 2020 describes the gun safety protocols films tend to use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C50FHq

Bernard Haitink: Celebrated classical conductor dies at 92

Bernard Haitink led the world's top orchestras in London, Amsterdam, Chicago and Dresden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bgjICV

Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards

Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DU8dx8

Amazon sees fresh push to unionise in New York

Warehouse workers in Staten Island hope to organise, in the latest labour push at the firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZdAYFK

Calling Sinema an Obstacle to Progress, 5 Veterans Quit Her Advisory Council

By Catie Edmondson and Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3vvJPyZ

I Was Wrong About Donald Trump

By David Brock from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Zfp26X

Syria says it executed 24 people for starting 2020 wildfires

The government alleges they admitted to igniting fires last year that left three people dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vGiTN2

Big John, largest known triceratops skeleton, sold at auction

The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6Jnff

Poland rule of law dispute overshadows EU summit

Poland fumes at EU "blackmail", as other nations line up to defend the "critical" primacy of EU law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C7RkOX

Melbourne: Celebrations as city exits sixth lockdown

The Australian city has spent more than 260 days under restrictions since the pandemic began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E0E6Ee

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Onions Sickens More Than 650

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3vtXuqh