ON TREND

Posts

Showing posts from June, 2022

Patrice Lumumba: DR Congo buries tooth of independence hero

The tooth is all that remains of the murdered independence leader whose body was dissolved in acid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f4I8SmE

President Xi in Hong Kong for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since the former British colony was returned to Beijing's rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WyxFV7P

Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to "modern values". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JU2Ky9h

China's President Xi arrives Hong Kong for handover anniversary

He says Hong Kong has "risen from the ashes" but critics accuse China of crushing the main freedoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2cutRDS

Yair Lapid: The TV host set to be Israel's new PM

The 58-year-old former boxer and TV presenter will take the top office for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wYOocWK

Concerns, Complaints and a Suicide Shake Chelsea F.C.

By Tariq Panja from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/VazlIZc

My Sister Did Me Wrong in Secret. Should I Tell Her I Know?

By Kwame Anthony Appiah from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/QpJHfcj

Udaipur: India state on alert after Prophet Muhammad row beheading

Two Muslim men in Rajasthan killed a Hindu tailor who backed controversial remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DdkmeXw

A President Untethered

By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HARibMF

Maastricht Tefaf raid: Bizarre daylight attack targets art fair

Two suspects are arrested after a gang smashes display cases at a major European fair in Maastricht. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d02feti

Jan. 6 Panel to Hear From Meadows Aide on ‘Recently Obtained Evidence’

By Luke Broadwater and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cl7yEfR

Krememchuk strike: 'I didn't think they would hit a mall - it's a safe place'

A Russian missile hit a busy mall in Ukraine. The BBC spoke to some of those who were inside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jgiKsV1

Nazi camp guard, 101, given five years for aiding murder

The oldest Nazi criminal ever to stand trial in Germany, he had always denied being a camp guard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/glQ9NvW

Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d9CeL8l

Will Sweden and Finland go from neutral to Nato?

It would be a historic shift if they do and Turkey is the only obstacle to them joining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KStAs9N

Man Accused of Hitting Giuliani Faces Lesser Charges After Video Emerges

By Chelsia Rose Marcius from NYT New York https://ift.tt/UiLS6pH

Ukraine war: People in siege city Lysychansk ordered to leave

Residents of the front-line city of Lysychansk are ordered to leave as Russian forces push forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ufN4k8j

US Supreme Court: Should this coach have been punished for praying?

A high school coach should have been able to pray on the field at school, the US Supreme Court said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FqL9JXB

Ukraine: Missile strikes busy shopping centre in Kremenchuk

Images show the building completely ablaze, and at least two people have been confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PsDGya0

Nato plans huge upgrade in rapid reaction force

Jens Stoltenberg said the increase followed a direct threat from Russia to European security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7PXjncW

South Africa police try to unravel tavern deaths tragedy

Most of the 21 who died in the sudden and unexplained incident were teenagers, the police minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lTqW4aR

Ecuador promises fuel price cuts amid protests

President Lasso makes a concession during a protest respite, but no deal has been reached. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YDcibRw

'Show them our pecs' - G7 leaders mock Putin

At the first meeting of the summit, the Russian leader's so-called macho image is made fun of. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dUvXJ70

21 Teenagers Found Dead in South African Tavern, Officials Say

By John Eligon from NYT World https://ift.tt/ATjEMuV

Sofia Sapega: Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student appeals for pardon

Sofia Sapega's plea comes a year after she was detained by the KGB on a diverted flight in Minsk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5zCsiKM

Ukraine war: Helping families find missing loved ones

A Red Cross call centre is reuniting Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war with their loved ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BryO4tm

Decades Ago, Alito Laid Out Methodical Strategy to Eventually Overrule Roe

By Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/RiqB0Sb

Commando Network Coordinates Flow of Weapons in Ukraine, Officials Say

By Eric Schmitt, Julian E. Barnes and Helene Cooper from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/qSOPCg2

Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says

The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YSan9K5

Frozen baby mammoth discovered in Yukon excites Canada

A whole baby woolly mammoth is dug up at a Yukon gold mine - a first for North America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fc1wrOT

Joe Biden signs into law landmark gun control bill

The most significant changes in US gun safety rules in decades follows a series of mass shootings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GQtIc6z

Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors

Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EgMe4cy

Here’s what the justices in the majority opinion said about Roe during their confirmation hearings.

By Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PCS9Kjy

June 24, 2022: The Day Chief Justice Roberts Lost His Court

By Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YSEp1hT

The moment a woman was saved from rushing flood waters in China

It took rescue crews multiple attempts to reach the woman who was clinging to her car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e9XfHBa

Italy's Red Brigades: Ex-members face extradition from France

A French court will decide the fate of several ex-members of the violent Red Brigades guerrilla group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t5fVArj

This Teen Already Broke Some of Usain Bolt’s Records. He’s Getting Faster.

By Jeré Longman from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/0wEaKkJ

Shireen Abu Aqla: UN says an Israeli shot killed Al Jazeera journalist

It is the first UN probe into the death of Shireen Abu Aqla, shot during an Israeli operation in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hW1CUKd

Abandoned by Trump, Mo Brooks Is Now Open to Testifying About Jan. 6

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

Nike to make full exit from Russia

Russia's economic isolation deepens as more Western brands leave the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5B2zOg0

A Year Later, Some Republicans Second-Guess Boycotting the Jan. 6 Panel

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

Supreme Court reverses New York gun law

In a win for gun rights advocates, the Supreme Court has found that New York's 'proper clause' rules violate the US constitution from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ngVHjmP

Nigerian politician and wife charged with child organ-harvesting plot

Ike Ekweremadu and Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu will appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iSlrJUO

Afghanistan quake: Gyan clinic with five beds for 500 injured patients

A worker at the only health clinic in Gyan in Paktika province, tells the BBC how they were overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w3UcWBy

She Fainted During the World Championships. Her Coach Came to the Rescue.

By Andrew Das from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/zCyPlYZ

Client jailed for sexually assaulting Alibaba worker

The woman was assaulted after being made to drink on a work trip, and then fired after going public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bnD5YL9

Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK

UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4osAPmK

White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e0msdhr

Katie Britt Wins in Alabama as Trump Suffers More Losses in Georgia

By Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/MBy7bJh

Katie Britt leveraged her Alabama connections and political savvy to trounce Mo Brooks.

By Jazmine Ulloa and Blake Hounshell from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3LhfoWJ

Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohammed want to repair ties damaged by Jamal Khashoggi's killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JPzp9Z8

After a Pivotal Period in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Predict the War’s Path

By Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/QHq5ZuN

Uvalde mass shooting: Photos show armed police waiting in school hallway

Armed officers waited at Uvalde's school for 58 minutes as a gunman was shooting pupils, media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/svoKUiM

Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jSq102r

Kaliningrad: Row erupts over goods blocked from entering Russian territory

Lithuania banned the transit of certain goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad over EU sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ya0fC6Y

Tangshan: Chinese police deputy dismissed over attack on female diners

The police were criticised for their handling of a case which has shocked people in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6bAYs3f

COP15: UN biodiversity summit moved from China to Canada

The summit had been repeatedly postponed due to the Covid situation in China from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wKadv75

Japan: Osaka court rules ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

The ruling is a setback for activists hoping the government will change the country’s marriage law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C6vPWKM

Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez: A new era for Colombia

Victory for Gustavo Petro and running mate Francia Márquez puts the country on a new political path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ajEBPgT

You’re Still on Mute

By Emma Goldberg from NYT Business https://ift.tt/g2NF4mO

Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested over alleged sexual assault

The Crash filmmaker is arrested in Italy and denies the allegations according to local agencies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ztfo6lu

Ukraine war: Russia becomes China's biggest oil supplier

Chinese energy giants have been ramping up imports of heavily discounted Russian oil in recent months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7THmXb4

Texas Republicans Approve Far-Right Platform Declaring Biden’s Election Illegitimate

By Azi Paybarah and David Montgomery from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fIDaKzu

Fifa study of Euros & Afcon finds half of all players abused online; Saka & Rashford most targeted

World governing body Fifa teams up with players' union Fifpro to identify people who target players with abusive social media posts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TNnQ89z

Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM

The UK government has published plans to get rid of parts of the post-Brexit deal it agreed with the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R30HuAS

A Filmmaker Imagines a Japan Where the Elderly Volunteer to Die

By Motoko Rich from NYT World https://ift.tt/xdVc769

US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round

Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FCNylKr

Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VjI24wu

Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg says the costs of war are high but the price of letting Moscow win is even greater. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aSYyxLG

The Coin That Could Wreck Crypto

By David Yaffe-Bellany from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/LXUSIPT

Ukraine deserve to host Eurovision - Boris Johnson

Ukraine should be given the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, the UK prime minister has said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6ZNpkiT

Eurovision: Ukraine deserves to host 2023 contest, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the contest should go ahead in Ukraine, even as organisers fear it will be unsafe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rJb67zV

Fires burn through Shanghai chemical plant

One person dies in the blaze, which spews black smoke into the sky above China's largest city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YGFNEbr

African brain drain: '90% of my friends want to leave'

A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jg5UiLE

Trains set on fire in India military hiring protests

Demonstrations over a new government plan to hire soldiers on temporary contracts turn violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YtDkaRl

WTO agrees deals on Covid vaccines and overfishing

The World Trade Organization announces a raft of agreements after five days of negotiations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NMbzGw3

Man Paralyzed 12 Years Ago Becomes Italy’s First Assisted Suicide

By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://ift.tt/PmjliQ2

Dog turns on stove and starts house fire

The dog was trying to reach a pan of grease that the owners had left on the hob. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jcg2fKd

Three Palestinians killed amid West Bank clashes with Israeli troops

They opened fire at troops from inside a car during an Israeli operation in Jenin, Israel says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1j2NEVg

Paolo Macchiarini: Surgeon convicted for fatal Swedish transplants

Paolo Macchiarini, once seen as a pioneering surgeon, is given a suspended sentence for bodily harm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FzJfAVC

Infants Died in Fisher-Price Seats That Are Not for Sleep, Safety Commission Said

By April Rubin from NYT Business https://ift.tt/kTqUuJZ

Australian man uses forklift to trap would-be thief in car

Footage from Australia shows the woman stuck in a car suspended above the ground before she is arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GCNvgdU

US-led coalition capture senior IS leader in north Syria raid

Troops were dropped by helicopters and left minutes later with the man, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sa5LIC0

Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

A London magistrate tells the Oscar-winning actor he will appear at a Crown Court next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q1Paglx

Emma Thompson and the Challenge of Baring All Onscreen at 63

By Nicole Sperling from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/OCxTA6I

Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights

Australia's energy minister has urged households to use less electricity in the face of a power crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WcR8swN

Ghislaine Maxwell lawyers want sentence 'well below' recommended term

Ghislaine Maxwell's legal team argue she should not be made a scapegoat for Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hsmL6U0

‘The Music Has Stopped’: Crypto Firms Quake as Prices Fall

By David Yaffe-Bellany and Erin Griffith from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/87kh3LO

Hot coal walk leaves 25 injured in Switzerland

The group suffered burns after walking over a bed of coals as part of a team building exercise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/stWn7zM

Ukrainian widow: Russian forces kidnapped me and my baby

Viktoria and her baby have been waiting for nearly 50 days to get a UK visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XCWvcOs

The Future Criminal Case Against Donald Trump

By Neal K. Katyal from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/M0AnNxi

India home demolitions: 'You broke a family'

The demolition of Muslim activist Afreen Fatima's house in India has left her family and neighbours in fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ckGMOtY

Swiss airspace open again after computer crash

Flights in and out of Switzerland were halted because of an IT fault at air traffic control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nWPCvfZ

Taiwan: Are the US and China heading to war over the island?

The two superpowers have escalated their rhetoric in recent weeks - is a conflict on the horizon? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O4nedtE

Yellowstone National Park: Building swept away amid record flooding and park closure

Officials made the rare decision to close the park to visitors while they assess damage to roads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LMSXWBh

Daniel Picazo: Mexican politician lynched after WhatsApp rumours

Daniel Picazo was attacked by a mob after rumours spread on WhatsApp that he had kidnapped a child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4xAZgNm

Manchester bombing survivor climbs to Mount Kilimanjaro summit

Martin Hibbert was paralysed from the waist down during a bomb attack at Manchester Arena in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HJaZfjh

Crop Circles Were Made by Supernatural Forces. Named Doug and Dave.

By Peter Wilson from NYT Style https://ift.tt/VcNuoyh

Four Siberian tiger cubs born in China

There are less than 1,000 siberian tigers living in the wild. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XJbla5F

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: 'A tragedy foretold'

Indigenous community in the Javari Valley say they feel abandoned by Brazilian authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sG0mdrt

Indian officials demolish houses of Muslims after protests

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have demolished the houses of several Muslims they allege are linked to recent protests that turned violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V1e7gGJ

Poland Shows the Risks for Women When Abortion Is Banned

By Katrin Bennhold and Monika Pronczuk from NYT World https://ift.tt/sPzNXIu

Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca

The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Chn0Xq8

Woman Gets 5-Year Ban From Grand Teton for False Report on Missing Hiker

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YpIxWD8

Abuja to Kaduna train attack: Gunmen free 11 hostages

Their release comes as President Buhari expresses his "daily grief" over Nigeria's security crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w3Bn1Nx

If You Must Point Fingers on Inflation, Here’s Where to Point Them

By Christopher Leonard from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/7X8xtLq

Russia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute

The fast food outlets are rebranded as "Tasty and that's it" after the burger giant pulled out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/meMBbPi

The Lady of Heaven film: Morocco bans ‘blasphemous’ British film

The Lady of Heaven film, about the daughter of prophet Muhammad, has sparked outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cIqmbkp

Climate change a bigger threat than war, Fiji tells security summit

Its defence chief tells Asian partners that "devastating" climate change is his top security issue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hRAJYr8

Days before his South Carolina primary, a G.O.P. congressman who voted to impeach Trump stands by his vote.

By Maya King from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ubT9hd6

Jan. 6 Panel Puts Focus on Cabinet Discussions About Removing Trump

By Maggie Haberman and Michael S. Schmidt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cmDO9of

Aukus: Australia to pay €555m settlement to French firm

The €555m settlement draws a line under a row that threatened to torpedo EU-Australia trade talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a4tfxR1

Polish hammer throwing champ fights off car thief

Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk says she will have surgery on an injury sustained while apprehending a thief who broke into her car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e1c4OMr

January 6 hearing: Five key moments from the US Capitol riot hearing

A Republican slams Trump, police describe chaos and the ex-president's daughter doubts his fraud claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bkjl9Iz

Neighbours cast say farewell on TV soap's last day of filming

Stars of the long-running Australian show say the final day of filming is "incredibly emotional". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ItDQUL

Bolsonaro: Closer US-Brazil ties unlikely after 'Trump of the Tropics' meets Biden

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, has questioned the validity of the US leader's victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gS76oX0

Michigan Police Officer Charged With Murder After Killing Black Motorist

By Luke Vander Ploeg and Mitch Smith from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/J90yUj2

Champions League: Chain of failures marred Paris final, French inquiry says

The report says the violence against fans at the Stade de France has "severely damaged" France's image. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/80pL5FG

Border rapist trial starts in France for 56 attacks

Dino Scala is accused of a 30-year series of rapes and sexual assaults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SeKbhlP

Jared and Ivanka, Without the Power or the Masks

By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/eWshR6Q

Only one House Republican who voted for a Jan. 6 inquiry has lost a primary so far.

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

Dom Phillips: Brazil steps up search for missing journalist

Journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira disappeared on Sunday in the Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8DuHmjU

Uvalde attack: US House passes gun bill doomed to fail in senate

The measures include banning sales of semi-automatic weapons to under-21s, but they look set to be rejected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0iHhLnc

Champions League final: Paris police chief sorry for tear gassing Liverpool fans

The head of security at the Champions League final admits failings but says his aim was to save lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PRk5prT

Berlin crash: Attack on capital's streets was ‘cruel rampage’ – Scholz

Berlin's mayor says the suspect, who is in police custody, is "severely mentally impaired". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DEGHvp8

Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline stands by South African language quiz

Many South Africans are outraged about the test in Afrikaans, because of its links to apartheid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/daf5vMo

Daegu fire: Seven killed in suspected arson attack in South Korea

The explosion and fire swept through a law firm in central Daegu, injuring scores of office workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hAcWO12

Samrat Prithviraj: Why did a Bollywood film on a popular Hindu king fail?

A much-hyped film on the 12th Century Indian king Prithviraj Chauhan has tanked at the box office. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hb28IK4

Todd and Julie Chrisley, Self-Made Moguls on Reality TV, Are Convicted of Fraud

By Alex Traub from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/SU1ivVj

Paris woman condemns police for friend's fatal shooting

A young woman speaks out after her friend becomes the latest person to die in a police road check. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VltWNp1

Belgian royals in DR Congo: King Phillipe returns looted mask

It is the first of 84,000 colonial objects Belgian authorities have agreed to give back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gb4BkCG

Voters in San Francisco topple the city’s progressive district attorney, Chesa Boudin.

By Thomas Fuller from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/r9wPkcD

Berlin: One dead and others hurt as car drives into pedestrians

Police say it is unclear whether the incident was an accident or a deliberate attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dRu5CLf

Florida: Bodycam footage shows officials borrowing boat to chase suspected thief

Footage shows officials taking to the water to detain a man in the US state of Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AY8HDCc

Joe Ferrari: Ex-Thai police chief convicted of suspect killing

Video footage had caught him and colleagues wrapping plastic bags around the head of a drug suspect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BVFuxqM

Train derailment in eastern Iran kills at least 17

Dozens more people were injured after the train collides with an excavator, emergency officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rDKXf2s

KFC Australia forced to swap lettuce for cabbage

It comes as Australian shoppers have been hit with soaring prices for some fresh fruits and vegetables. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ltvfi5h

Tiger King's Doc Antle charged with money laundering

Bhagavan "Doc" Antle has been charged with laundering more than half a million dollars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IHvpwiJ

Li Jiaqi: China Lipstick King sparks Tiananmen questions

Livestreamer Li Jiaqi is yet to reappear after an apparent reference to the 1989 massacre on his show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cJoP93M

Veteran British journalist Dom Phillips missing in Amazon

The journalist was travelling with a Brazilian indigenous expert in Brazil when they went missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HtGcoDE

Ukraine: Severodonetsk and Lysychansk have 'no people on the streets' - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president says there are no civilians on the streets in Severodonetsk and Lysychansk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GY73bKp

Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel

The UN and human rights groups have warned authorities in Sri Lanka against using excessive force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HwOY5nd

Mother Charged With Manslaughter After Her 2-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Father

By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9E1flzm

Platinum Jubilee: Six of the best royal moments

A prince steals the show, a surprise encounter with Paddington Bear and a balcony finale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/98RvK4Y

Biden Has ‘Only Bad Options’ for Bringing Down Oil Prices

By Clifford Krauss from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Gfmobws

Nigeria violence: Gunmen attack Catholic church in Ondo state

The armed men entered the church during a service and killed several people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sopC0hZ

As Battles Rage, Ukraine Rejects Macron Plea Not to ‘Humiliate’ Russia

By Andrew E. Kramer and Jason Horowitz from NYT World https://ift.tt/dNYmELx

Jubilee Honors Britain’s Queen, but Also Highlights Her Increasing Absences

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/9w1EUYP

Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A9Nnk3V

Dispatcher Fired Over Mishandling 911 Call During Buffalo Shooting

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT New York https://ift.tt/b4MGSU7

Ukraine anger as Macron says 'Don't humiliate Russia'

The French leader wants to give Vladimir Putin an "exit ramp", but Ukraine rejects that stance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lcvIow5

Tiananmen: Arrests reported in Hong Kong on anniversary of massacre

China has effectively banned the city's annual vigil commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bcvT0aR

Russian man accused of Alexander Litvinenko killing dies of Covid-19

Dmitry Kovtun, one of two men the UK says were behind the poisoning, has died in Russia of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EA0BObc

How Greg Abbott and Under 4 Percent of Texans Are Ruining the State for the Rest of Us

By Mimi Swartz from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/0fsXMvC

Iran's Khamenei accuses 'enemy' of stirring up protests

His comments come after several weeks of demonstrations in cities over the rising cost of basic foods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PmcruVf

Cuba floods: At least two dead as heavy rain hits island

Havana residents knee-deep in water as the aftermath of Hurricane Agatha hits the Cuban capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t0xp4If

Mariah Carey sued for copyright over 'All I want for Christmas is You'

A US singer says he co-wrote a song called 'All I want for Christmas is You' five years before Carey's 1994 hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hJwvAI8

Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel

The UN and human rights groups have warned authorities in Sri Lanka against using excessive force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VQGJUZp

Real Madrid ask France for Stade de France answers

Real Madrid have asked for answers into the "series of unfortunate events" at the Champions League final against Liverpool in Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BLAEc0i

French Open: Amelie Mauresmo apologises for 'out of context' comments

French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo apologises for saying women's matches were less appealing than men's and says she was quoted "out of context". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NKlgX05

Tiananmen: Hong Kong students hide tiny "democracy goddesses" on campus

The anonymous acts in Hong Kong defy authorities' crackdown on public commemoration of the killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sQSbYCO

Dr Ringo Starr: Beatles drummer gets honorary doctorate

The Beatles drummer receives an honorary doctorate from the Berklee Academy of Music in Boston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dFITCJU

Escaped Texas Killer Dies in Shootout With Police, Officials Say

By Mike Ives and Alex Traub from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/uyqiflE

Turkey wants to be called Türkiye in rebranding move

The country wants to be called Türkiye as part of a campaign launched by its president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7gvNwus

Israel and Palestinians in flag furore amid ban move

The fight over whether Palestinian flags can be displayed hots up as some are publicly taken down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c4WoV9a

Biden meets BTS to tackle US anti-Asian hate

The K-pop boy band went to the White House to discuss the recent rise in hate crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CsXADSW

The Doctor Prescribed an Obesity Drug. Her Insurer Called It ‘Vanity.’

By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/d0xKvBh

Germans get €9-a-month travel in response to energy price rises

For the next three months, public transport costs are being cut to tackle the soaring cost of living. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kWr4ecM

Canada trials decriminalising cocaine, MDMA and other drugs

In the first trial of its kind in Canada, adults can possess small amounts of some illegal drugs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rVkHOnj

Hurricane Agatha: 11 dead and dozens missing in Mexico

Landslides and flash flooding caused by the storm have caused havoc in the coastal state of Oaxaca. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GnMfQ9d

US troops back in Somalia to fight al-Shabab

The decision comes after the election of a new president, and a surge in attacks by al-Shabab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H1lm8pA