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Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six

The suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody five minutes after police were called. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7CRYk

Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron

It urges those who are unwell and the over-60s to delay international travel because of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EpghGZ

Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew

The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6cYXe

Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years

Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpb2iR

Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lpFMAp

Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV

Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkATwc

Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights

The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7Z2Di

Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife

Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pdGWjB

Covid: Greece to fine over-60s who refuse Covid-19 vaccine

Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed from mid-January, with the money going towards healthcare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCDhCY

Adele announces Las Vegas residency

The singer will perform at Caesars Palace Hotel, with shows running from 21 January next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8fCDX

Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?

What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D1UEuI

‘Her Heart Was Beating Too’: The Women Who Died After Abortion Bans

By Sarah Wildman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/31dICkV

Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward

A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkD0jF

Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO

Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EcOysL

Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7O7ua

House of Gucci: Family hits out at insulting and painful portrayal

The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci criticise depiction of the family in House of Gucci film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xGDYrt

Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast

Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBQ6cz

Yazidi genocide: IS member found guilty in German landmark trial

Taha al-Jumailly is jailed for life for crimes including the murder of a young Yazidi girl in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7YqrG

France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'

Vincent Fichot says his Japanese wife disappeared from the family home with his two children in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ewIqX

Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair

Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8hn9M

Dozens of former Afghan forces killed or disappeared by Taliban, rights group says

Human Rights Watch says more than 100 former Afghan personnel have been killed or have disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D6BCU6

Leaked papers link top Chinese leaders to Uyghur crackdown

They show speeches by Xi Jinping and others which led to Uyghurs' mass internment and forced labour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8xB2I

A judge temporarily blocks a vaccine mandate for health workers in 10 states.

By Giulia Heyward from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ljHBPi

Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D3C9px

Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero

Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ElJi6p

Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release

Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0Z2ja

China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system

Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZIhF2

Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lfNpJu

The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong

The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ear5sc

Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears

No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0iNaj

Years of Delays, Billions in Overruns: The Dismal History of Big Infrastructure

By Ralph Vartabedian from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3CUhkgt

Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says

Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZAmDEb

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down from leading the company, saying he's "ready to move on". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D5mKVZ

Virgil Abloh: How he 'helped black people dream in fashion'

Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3llK8Z9

Jussie Smollett: Jury selection begins in actor’s trial

The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6y5IT

Enes Kanter Freedom: NBA star changes name to celebrate US citizenship

Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xxuHBW

Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day

The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfNUHd

China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison

Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E4mJ5L

Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat

The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rklOLa

Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation

Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/318Lr6M

In a Nonbinary Pronoun, France Sees a U.S. Attack on the Republic

By Roger Cohen and Léontine Gallois from NYT World https://ift.tt/3cWhklC

Snowstorm Leaves Dozens Stranded in Remote U.K. Pub

By Alyssa Lukpat from NYT World https://ift.tt/3nY9hLi

Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead

Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bOpad

Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents

The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31arH2O

Scientists are studying whether Omicron leads to severe illness.

By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3p2xsaI

Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple

The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgEAzh

Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cVaqgr

Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FT3cpw

Virgil Abloh, Barrier-Breaking Designer, Is Dead at 41

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3liQfNM

Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks

The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DWWe2d

Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'

Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D0SPOD

Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?

Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ldmsWH

Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads

Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32LfeTP

Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family

Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgBZFi

Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy

Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xtrMKI

Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bhaDW

Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41

Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lhcSSW

Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rdm0vD

Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event

The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7l4pT

Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m

Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HXY7y7

Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box

Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgp3iF

Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant

Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZL39L

Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel

The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p6YEFf

Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfR8uh

Growing Old in High Style

By Steven Kurutz from NYT Style https://ift.tt/30YxpUZ

New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth

Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ga0T1F

Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3140yOz

Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E3w3qw

A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes? For One Man, It Seems to Have Worked.

By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3nYIb6S

Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DZ1emU

The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I1UpDu

‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HZS8Zx

Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3153Q4o

Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1fWKi

'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yyd3D

Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3pMoM

Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?

The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Eusd8

ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady

Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXBkKM

Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUDjYp

Slain Woman Had Begged Apartment Complex to Change Locks, Lawsuit Claims

By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3nUuANR

How to Save Your Knees Without Giving Up Your Workout

By Alex Hutchinson from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3x36vr0

Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nUWOrJ

Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HXAQMx

Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ld3Sy8

Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'

The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I0zGjF

Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1tzZK

The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ypr2

New ‘Variant of Concern’ Fuels Global Fear of Another Virus Surge

By Richard Pérez-Peña and Jason Horowitz from NYT World https://ift.tt/3nWaIKj

Markets Tumble as New Coronavirus Variant Brings Travel Restrictions

By Eshe Nelson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3DWPUrn

Spelling Bee Forum

By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/32zT5rn

G.O.P. Cements Hold on Legislatures in Battleground States

By Nick Corasaniti from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ltFXL9

A ‘Plant-Based’ Gift Guide

By Anthony Rotunno from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3l3uRfn

Must This Swab Go That Far Up Your Nose to Test for Covid?

By Livia Albeck-Ripka and John Yoon from NYT World https://ift.tt/3FvG8x1

Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DXvJKb

Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FQy3D1

Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games

Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FOTqom

Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway

Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUbqkU

Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZsrYNL

NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3118FeM

Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CXZUzw

Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK

This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cV5dVE

Stephen Sondheim, Titan of the American Musical, Is Dead at 91

By Bruce Weber from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/3nVjk3L

Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUMXM6

Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO

The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zsiulv

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CX152b

A Tree That Was Once the Suburban Ideal Has Morphed Into an Unstoppable Villain

By Rick Rojas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3CTJJTM

New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6hk0G

Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa

Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DYMncm

Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new variant in southern Africa

Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zvh8Xm

Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West

What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ufS7P

Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage

The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HOMABb

Protests Rock Solomon Islands: Here’s What’s Behind the Unrest

By Yan Zhuang from NYT World https://ift.tt/3cM2rSF

Rivian’s Electric Truck Is a Cutie and a Beast

By Lawrence Ulrich from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3DUE01f

Feeling Rich in the Yeezy Gap Jacket

By André Wheeler from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3FKbzUo

At Last Minute, Kanye West, Taylor Swift Added as Top Grammy Nominees

By Ben Sisario and Joe Coscarelli from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3xnYugE

The Best Thanksgiving Movies to Stream

By Amy Nicholson from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3HKTh7c

In ‘True Story,’ Kevin Hart Really Does Kill

By Dave Itzkoff from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3l2D5EO

China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail

The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.' from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p4vJBA

The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam

Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3renN3s

Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants

UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cQ3DVa

'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'

Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTPyMS

Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FRQbN5

UK PM calls on France to take back migrants

A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yxcbX

Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?

At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CY8236

Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march

It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DSiudG

Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'

The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3reqqST

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds

Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l5fV0b

Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident

Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CVpntc

Army Whistle-Blower’s Lonely Death Highlights Toll of Mental Illness

By Jennifer Steinhauer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32ksWfW

UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president

Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJkeGA

How to watch the parade.

By Lola Fadulu from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3cIYBK0

G.O.P. Fights Covid Mandates, Then Blames Biden as Cases Rise

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

Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent

The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xlAkDe

At Least 27 Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel

By Aurelien Breeden, Constant Méheut and Norimitsu Onishi from NYT World https://ift.tt/3DR916n

Beatles outtakes in new Peter Jackson film

The Lord of The Rings director has restored more than 50 hours of footage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xkO9BW

Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line

BBC correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov visits eastern Ukraine as soldiers contemplate Russia's military presence at the border nearby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZqIw8U

What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America

Ahmaud Arbery died in a 'modern-day lynching' - locals say the spectre of racism is always present. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DTTL8S

Ahmaud Arbery: Three US men guilty of murdering black jogger

The white men pursued and shot dead Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in what some called a modern-day lynching. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DTIFke

Ahmaud Arbery: Key moments in the trial over black jogger's killing

Watch the key exchanges from 13 days of testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30VkKST

Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp

Last week French police officers evicted up to 1,500 people from a camp in Dunkirk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DUNFoA

Climate change causing albatross divorce, says study

There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CUTEbS

Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador

A minister has written a letter to the former boxer, who has invested in a cannabis farm in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cMObce

Many migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks

A number of migrants have drowned in the Channel near Calais, the French government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJZzSN

Pentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace

It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30RjiRk

Antique rifle thief gets a day in jail decades on from his museum heists

Thomas Gavin apologised "for all this trouble" from his antique robberies in the 60s and 70s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DSUabE

Army Cadets Tried to Get Navy’s Goat, Again. Commanders Were Not Amused.

By Dave Philipps from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3CNfEoK

Germany: African diaspora with 'a voice' in politics

How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pfxMDh

Germany's Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era

Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oYNQJm

Peru's chief of staff stashed $20,000 in palace bathroom

Prosecutors found $20,000 in the chief of staff's bathroom inside the presidential palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oZVqTQ

NASA Just Launched a Spacecraft That Will Crash Into an Asteroid

By Joey Roulette from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3xhUGNN

Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa ready to join Tigray war

Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa back the PM's call to go to the front line of the Tigray war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CHVZqt

Karim Benzema: French footballer guilty in sex tape blackmail case

The Real Madrid striker is convicted of conspiring to blackmail fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l6MACS

Sweden votes in Magdalena Andersson as first female PM

Magdalena Andersson, who replaces Stefan Lofven, is approved by the country's parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1ZMN7

Sri Lanka attacks: 23,000 charges filed against suspects as trial begins

The list of charges and witnesses could mean a trial that takes up to 10 years, lawyers warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oPLrjS

Brian Laundrie: US blogger Gabby Petito's fiancé 'died by suicide' - family lawyer

Brian Laundrie, who was found dead last month, was a person of interest in his fiancée's murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZjRCnO

Blast off for Nasa mission to strike space rock

The spacecraft is set to crash into an object called Dimorphos in September 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HZifjs

Spelling Bee Forum

By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3cBxq3Q

Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record €11m

The manuscript shows Einstein's attempts to formulate his theory of relativity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HO3ekk

Bulgarian holiday bus tragedy hits young nation

There is little since North Macedonia's 1991 declaration of independence to compare to this. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32imi9Y

Bulgaria bus crash: Survivors broke window to flee inferno that killed 46

At least 46 people, including 12 children, died when the vehicle caught fire on a Bulgarian motorway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r5dMWs

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave

Germany and France are the latest countries to advise citizens to leave, as the UN relocates staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r0x6E8

Ahmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder

Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zfl9ik

Grammy Awards: Olivia Rodrigo dominates nominations for 2022

The freshly-minted pop star is up for the night's four biggest awards, including album of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cF1hbp

China bans Namewee's viral pop song Fragile

Fragile mocks Beijing and “little pinks”, a term referring to young nationalists who rush to the defence of the Chinese government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DLYM33

Lush to stop some social media until it's 'safer'

The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1V8yo

US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices

The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZNuot

Why Was This Ancient Tusk 150 Miles From Land, 10,000 Feet Deep?

By Annie Roth from NYT Science https://ift.tt/32jcAUN

Yalda Hakim: My return to Afghanistan

The BBC's Yalda Hakim - who was born in Afghanistan- reports on the impact of 100 days of Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l0lFIA

Waukesha Christmas Parade: Three dancing grannies among Wisconsin victims

Four of the five people killed at the Waukesha Christmas parade were members of a local dance troupe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xf9X1L

Epstein’s Final Days: Celebrity Reminiscing and a Running Toilet

By Benjamin Weiser, Matthew Goldstein, Danielle Ivory and Steve Eder from NYT New York https://ift.tt/30MEFUo

Parkland shooting: Families involved in 2018 attack settle FBI lawsuit

The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oVNR0E

VR helps parents visualise child's surgery

Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nEZlWN

Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence

Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oVDnOB

Victims at Christmas Parade Were Young Musicians and Dancing Grannies

By Shawn Hubler and Giulia Heyward from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3FKHHax

Hundreds Line Up as Britain’s First Popeyes Opens

By Jenny Gross and Chris Stanford from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2ZbbpWj

Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare

Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cHi3GY

Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up

As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30TurRt

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front

Abiy Ahmed has said he will go to the front line to face Tigrayan rebels in the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pbxtcD

Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule

BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2RZhZ

Man Accused of Killing 5 at Wisconsin Parade Had Lengthy Police Record

By Mitch Smith, Dan Simmons, Glenn Thrush and Serge F. Kovaleski from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xchQoP

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?

Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rgrUMH

Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l338eP

Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic

The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30MCf7G

Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world

The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cDATyH

Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers

"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cFkIRG

Peppa Pig and losing notes: UK PM's bizarre speech

Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oNM11P

Austrian Chancellor: 'You don’t only have rights, you have obligations'

Austria's chancellor regrets jabs will be mandatory, but current low rates are "too little, too late". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OXvtk

Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims

At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nHcKOg

Jerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair

President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain head of the central bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nFjcFh

Chile presidential poll goes into polarising run-off

Voters will have to choose between far-right candidate José Antonio Kast and left-winger Gabriel Boric. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cDWRl7

Cuba congratulates Venezuela on poll before result was out

Cuba's president tweeted about the results before there had been an official announcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Jntz7

Wisconsin: Suspect named after car ploughs into Waukesha Christmas parade

At least five people have been killed after a speeding SUV ploughed into a Christmas celebration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HMUyuk

Germany Covid: Health minister's stark warning to get jabbed

As Germany struggles with a fourth wave, the health minister gives a stark warning to get jabbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CHO8Js

Covid-19 surge strains Michigan’s hospitals.

By Vimal Patel from NYT World https://ift.tt/30I2nAz

Ooh La La! Le Messy Divorce!

By Maureen Dowd from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3kVr2ZI

Crowd trouble threatens future of French football, says sports minister

France's sports minister says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the "survival" of French football "at stake". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kYbbti

Covid in Kenya: Unvaccinated to be barred from basic services

Although less than 10% of Kenyans are vaccinated, the government wants to avoid a surge over Christmas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DI273h

American Music Awards: BTS and Taylor Swift take top awards

The K-pop band win artist of the year, while Taylor Swift picks up a record-breaking 34th award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FFRRJ9

Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?

Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D4IUb2

Isii Nafta singer Nimco Happy on representing Somalia and her TikTok fame

Nimco Happy, the Somali singer of the viral TikTok hit Isii Nafta (I love you more than my life), reacts to her new-found fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DKs7Li

Peng Shuai: WTA says concerns remain for Chinese tennis star after IOC call

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FSz4e7

Five Dead After Driver Plows S.U.V. Into Holiday Parade in Wisconsin

By Dan Simmons, Mitch Smith, Robert Chiarito, Jesus Jiménez and Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3r2I1gu

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Why Democrats’ ‘Talking Points Are Not Enough’

By Astead W. Herndon from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3FAb3YZ

Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe

Unrest has spread across the continent as countries bring back measures in a bid to curb infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DJOAbm

Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum

Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nBTSjn

How should we teach children about climate change?

Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYAn6M

TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church

Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7wbCI

The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWCLY0

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FELOot

War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'

Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HIiZZR

Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x8aQcz

Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted

Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30NNcpp

Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi

Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xgG5Cb

Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas

The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cziK55

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League

Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cwMXld

Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHvexi

El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano

Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HHx3D6

Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium

Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30KNjlC

Missouri Detective Is Convicted in Fatal Shooting of Black Man Outside His Home

By Maria Cramer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3Cx4CUt

A Power Struggle Over Cobalt Rattles the Clean Energy Revolution

By Dionne Searcey, Michael Forsythe, Eric Lipton and Ashley Gilbertson from NYT World https://ift.tt/30JSjqU

Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City

A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HFoAjQ

ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff

Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWMo98

Thousands in Austria Protest Virus Lockdown and Vaccine Mandate

By Melissa Eddy from NYT World https://ift.tt/30L9Fnz

With Back Channels to Manchin and Sinema, Pelosi Found a Path to a Deal

By Carl Hulse from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3DBZoIH

Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok

Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qX78RV

He Cared About Me, So I Broke Up With Him

By Jessica Slice from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3kRS2ZZ

Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions

Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oQfzf2

Chile voters go to polls amid deep divisions

It is being billed as the most polarising election in decades and comes after divisive mass protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nBGaxe

Lin-Manuel Miranda on the "dirty secret" hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!

The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FwvWnV

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa

As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cCJiCo

Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?

Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CxhV7n

Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture

Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HJMfjg

Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem

Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32amiJ4

Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night

Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DEJehs

Bear shot dead by 70-year-old hunter in France

A female bear roaming with her cubs is killed after attacking and injuring a man, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQohsH

Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack

Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DDCtww

WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video

A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Tennis Association chief Steve Simon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z83o4D

Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win

Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30O6kny

Colombia president condemns Nazi-themed police event

President Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FyVOiZ

Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages

Davido says money given to him by fans following a social media appeal will be sent to orphanages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CCswhA

What We Know About the Shooting of Jacob Blake

By Christina Morales from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3k1M5qA

The Decision That Cost Hitler the War

By Benjamin Carter Hett from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3FuE8oK

Unvaccinated stars cannot play Australian Open

Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32nHTOB

Kyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder

Families say justice is needed "not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HDAjPU

Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge

The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qUWjQd

Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US

Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cvDg6J

San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money

Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxZ4ow

French school bus experiment brings hope to Toulouse estates

Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nws402

Kyle Rittenhouse: Who is US teen cleared of protest killings?

The suspect shot three men, two of whom were armed, during racial unrest in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kT8xVA

Peng Shuai: US 'deeply concerned' over Chinese tennis star

Peng Shuai, 35, has not been heard from since she accused a top Chinese official of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CDSSzE

In pictures: British Columbia devastated by catastrophic floods

The flooding in Canada's west may be the most expensive natural disaster in the country's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oE2qFK

Kyle Rittenhouse: US teenager cleared over Kenosha killings

A jury clears the 18-year-old of homicide and all other charges following a politically divisive trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FrxdMM

Peng Shuai: Still no direct contact with Chinese player after sex assault claims - WTA

Peng Shuai has still not directly been in contact with the WTA, which says "no amount of money" would stop the tour pulling events out of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qSFwgB

Africa is the future, says US. But what will change?

"Africa is the future," says US Secretary of state Antony Blinken, but what will change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xbcpq3

Austria announces a lockdown and vaccination mandate for all.

By Jason Horowitz and Melissa Eddy from NYT World https://ift.tt/3ntF32p

Joe Biden Is Succeeding

By David Brooks from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3cpaFzW