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Mauna Loa: World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

Mauna Loa, in the US state of Hawaii, lights up the sky as it erupts for the first time since 1984. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5yYFWsj

Alzheimer's drug lecanemab hailed as momentous breakthrough

Lecanemab is the first drug to remove damage, but there are questions around its impact, side effects and use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M4KIbEr

World Cup 2022: Iranian protesters celebrate football team's elimination

People were filmed dancing in streets and honking car horns after the football team lost to the USA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vRtobgA

Peru bird flu: Thousands of pelicans found dead

An avian influenza outbreak is to blame for the deaths of more than 13,000 birds, many of them pelicans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YepFGNx

Students killed as bomb blast hits Afghan school

At least 10 students are killed after an explosion at a religious school in northern Aghanistan, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QUAfKCF

Antiwar Activists Who Flee Russia Find Detention, Not Freedom, in the U.S.

By Miriam Jordan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/buP7h9E

South Africa hero Chris Hani's monument vandalised

The incident occurred days after a court ordered the release of the far-right killer of Chris Hani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v78IY2C

Mexico's planned GM corn ban 'deep concern' for US

The US has warned it will take legal action if Mexico presses ahead with an import ban on GM corn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1C9gtZl

I Refused to Switch Seats on a Plane. Twice. Was I Wrong?

By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/19eVsdm

Three Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces in West Bank

The men were reportedly shot by Israeli troops in two incidents, amid an upsurge in violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FINOpyf

Japan death row prisoners sue government to stop hangings

The prisoners are also seeking financial compensation for the 'mental agony' of living in fear of death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eMtiuTr

Adani Port: Violent protests over billionaire's Kerala project

Protests in Kerala state against billionaire Gautam Adani's port project turned violent over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uOrpjqE

Mauna Loa: World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

An ashfall advisory is in effect for nearby areas and residents have been told to remain vigilant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HftlBjo

Cotopaxi: Plume of gas rises from Ecuador volcano

A huge plume of gas is rising from the stratovolcano located near Ecuador's capital, Quito. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v1aMljf

Plane crashes into Maryland high-voltage power lines

The crash caused a mass power outage in the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JeuQNxM

Bob Dylan apologises for machine-printed 'signatures'

The star charged $600 for "hand-signed" editions of his latest book, but all was not as it seemed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/snIgmR9

Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NQhslby

New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qRYuBp2

Russian attacks on energy grid amount to genocide, says Ukraine

The prosecutor-general tells the BBC Russian attacks aimed at "the full Ukrainian nation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BETVhYP

World Cup 2022: Belgium 0-2 Morocco - Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal seal late win

Morocco cause the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium with late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MOgEklZ

As Gen X and Boomers Age, They Confront Living Alone

By Dana Goldstein and Robert Gebeloff from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/U6HV9ta

Italy landslide: Rescuers search for missing people on Ischia island

Several people are unaccounted for after mud swept away homes and cars on the island of Ischia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZsGb85A

World Cup 2022: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica - Keysher Fuller earns shock win

Japan fail to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller's late goal earns Costa Rica a smash-and-grab Group E victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aSukv74

At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

The BBC's Mark Lowen surveys the damage to homes and cars after a mudslide on the Italian island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uyFzLD7

The 25 Travel Experiences You Must Have

By Alwa Cooper, Ashlea Halpern, Debra Kamin, Aileen Kwun, Miguel Morales, Dan Piepenbring and Michael Snyder from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/5ohjNb8

Frustrations Simmer as Saudis Are Blocked From Watching the World Cup

By Tariq Panja from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/AQvSfg5

Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63

The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6cguUwr

Why Is My Eyelid Twitching?

By Christina Caron from NYT Well https://ift.tt/VB45xbM

World Cup 2022: Tunisia 0-1 Australia - Mitchell Duke gives Australians crucial win

Australia hold on to a narrow first-half lead to pick up a crucial victory over Tunisia that keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/futrKXq

Imran Khan: Fist rally by former Pakistan PM since being shot at

The former Pakistani prime minister was shot at during a similar gathering three weeks ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zs1LoE0

Iran players sing national anthem before game

Jeers could be heard from Iran fans in the stadium, while some showed their support for protests back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bg2uhqi

‘We Were a Family’: Victims in Walmart Shooting Had Bonded on Overnight Shift

By Chris Cameron, Aishvarya Kavi, Eliza Fawcett, Ava Sasani and Edgar Sandoval from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/mU2pLao

Kanye West announces 2024 presidential bid

The rapper confirms he intends to run for office, while fighting several scandals over his behaviour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MupNLTF

Sheriff’s Deputies Are Indicted in Fatal Shooting of Man Who Called 911

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

Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima arrested for corruption

Saulos Chilima is due in court after being detained for accepting money in exchange for contracts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eBLJ9Yw

Iran scores in injury times to beat Wales

Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after they suffer a heartbreaking - but deserved - last-ditch defeat against Iran in Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8z6jo9Y

Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes

Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mIi29kS

Ukraine war: How Ukraine restores power after Russian attacks

Engineers are starting to rebuild infrastructure destroyed during Russia's occupation of Kherson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/juEM1yB

Russia passes 'Answer to Blinken' gay propaganda law

Extending its controversial law, any mention of LGBT people in books, films and online will be banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qkjBam5

Slovakia central bank governor Kazimir faces renewed bribery charges

Prosecutors had previously dropped charges against Peter Kazimir when he was a finance minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SQczDOB

Here’s What We Know About the Walmart Shooting in Virginia

By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/hY4mRgD

Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl

The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UWINmlK

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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

Asim Munir: Pakistan's former spy chief named as army head

It ends months of speculation over who would land what is arguably the country's most powerful job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zwgY4vc

Judge Upholds $49 Million Verdict Against Alex Jones, Despite Cap

By Elizabeth Williamson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jipLPAz

White House Extends Pause on Student Loan Payments

By Stacy Cowley and Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Cd5BrH0

England Had a Game, but First Its Fans Had a Quest. For Beer.

By Sarah Lyall from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/oFltWz9

Ukraine war: Fresh strikes reported in capital Kyiv

The city's mayor Vitali Klitschko said an infrastructure facility was hit, without giving details. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mwofyQ2

Indonesia earthquake: Children killed after Cianjur school collapses

Twenty pupils were killed when one school in Cianjur collapsed during Monday's earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tiB4W27

Zaporizhzhia strike kills newborn baby at Ukraine hospital

Missiles hit a maternity unit in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, killing a two-day-old baby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kuB3ADq

Multiple People Are Fatally Shot at a Walmart in Virginia

By Eduardo Medina and Mike Ives from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6wMxWNs

Todd and Julie Chrisley, Reality TV Stars, Are Sentenced to Prison for Fraud and Tax Evasion

By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/bGOTtM9

World Cup 2022: Superb Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 in Group C opener

Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st in the world, pull off one of the World Cup's biggest shocks as they beat two-time winners Argentina in Lusail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HjiSua

Formula 1: Chinese GP to be cancelled because of the country's Covid policies

Formula 1 is set to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix because of the country's Covid policies, BBC Sport has learned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xXaCFGW

Iger’s Sudden Return to Disney Shocks a Discontented Kingdom

By Brooks Barnes, Benjamin Mullin and James B. Stewart from NYT Business https://ift.tt/GdL6s3B

Scientists Don’t Agree on What Causes Obesity, but They Know What Doesn’t

By Julia Belluz from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/wr1z6hs

‘The Walking Dead’ Ends With a Promise of More Life

By Calum Marsh from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/PpZ3LcC

Israel PM-designate Netanyahu wins libel case against ex-PM Olmert

Benjamin Netanyahu and his family sued Ehud Olmert for claiming that they were mentally ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aQ9oXuT

Chris Hemsworth: Alzheimer’s risk prompts actor to take acting break

The Thor star has revealed he has a significantly heightened risk of developing the disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rFE8Acv

Jason David Frank: Power Rangers star dies aged 49

The actor, who died in Texas on Saturday, was described by his manager as a "wonderful human being". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i5sVrSf

Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?

Two days after the vote, the country's king has had to extend a deadline to form a government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6fOs0SD

Fireball Flashes Above Ontario and Parts of the U.S.

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT Science https://ift.tt/27Gf1sg

Malaysia elects first ever hung parliament

The country is left in political limbo after no coalition gains enough seats to form a government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wQmHN9

World Cup Schedule: How to Watch Every Match

By The New York Times from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/8ZLxeIU

Ukraine war: We will rebuild, vows mayor of flattened Mariupol

The key city is occupied by Russia - but the exiled Ukrainian mayor is still making plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YoK7pnM

COP27: Climate costs deal struck but no fossil fuel progress

Rich nations will pay climate damages, but the final deal does not cut fossil fuels further. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QOT8UHe

Club Q Colorado shooting: Five dead after attack at nightclub

The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs thanked customers who subdued the gunman on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kx6jOY7

University of Idaho students stabbed to death in their beds

Mystery shrouds the killing of three young women and a young man in their rental home on 13 November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R0efiCM

Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

The British prime minister has reiterated the UK's support for Ukraine on a visit to the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lGts2zF

Former Anti-Abortion Leader Alleges Another Supreme Court Breach

By Jodi Kantor and Jo Becker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Pf69Iir

UK PM Rishi Sunak visits President Zelensky in Kyiv

The UK prime minister is making his first visit to Ukraine since taking office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FgHhXLw

Who Is Jack Smith, the New Special Counsel?

By Alan Feuer and Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Ix58Q7z

Giant panda gifted to Taiwan by China dies

Tuan Tuan was given to Taipei zoo in 2008 before relations between China and Taiwan deteriorated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vVQ61kB

Tears as first Kyiv train arrives in freed Kherson

Crowds gathered on a bridge to welcome the train as families reunited after months apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZLPtgYx

Iranian protesters set fire to Ayatollah Khomeini's house

Social media images show crowds cheering as fire engulfs the Islamic Republic founder's ancestral home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0dE79Tn

Priscilla Sitienei: Primary school pupil aged 99 dies in Kenya

Priscilla Sitienei was set to sit her final exams next week, along with her 12-year-old classmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C3J86pd

Portrait of a Speaker: Nancy Pelosi’s Most Enduring Moments

By Catie Edmondson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/KXWFuHz

MH17: Australia asks Russia to hand over three who downed airliner

Australia's demand comes after the men are found guilty of shooting down MH17 over eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WIDyMox

Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums

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

Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uKC7BXz

Charlize Theron condemned for saying Afrikaans is dying language

The Hollywood star grew up speaking Afrikaans - many fellow South Africans are outraged by her comments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2eaO87b

About 10,000 Mink Are Running Loose in Northwest Ohio

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

Neighbours: Amazon to revive TV soap, four months after finale

Residents will move back into Ramsay Street for a new series that will start filming next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TrRKMZp

The World Cup’s Forgotten Team

By Tariq Panja and Bhadra Sharma from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/T5GsieF

Astronomer in Twitter limbo over 'intimate' meteor

An animated video of a meteor shower shared by Mary McIntyre was banned by Twitter's automated tools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iNKOXhY

Plastic pollution: Waste from across world found on remote British Island

A tide of plastic debris from all over the world has washed up on Ascension Island, say researchers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PRHZNk0

Five protesters receive death sentences in Iran

The verdicts were handed down by courts in Tehran amid a fresh wave of anti-government unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lEuZOB

How missiles in Europe dominated a Bali summit

The best efforts of the G20 organisers were no match for news from a war half a world away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mh9beB8

In Arizona, Kari Lake’s Next Move Splits Factions of G.O.P.

By Jazmine Ulloa, Alexandra Berzon, Jack Healy and Jim Rutenberg from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SvGp78d

Nasa Artemis I rocket blasts off in historic launch

Artemis I is Nasa's most powerful rocket ever and is part of a plan to return humans to the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36VgEbn

Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y2wm0uh

Nasa's Artemis Moon rocket lifts off Earth

Nasa launches the most powerful rocket in its history as it kick-starts efforts to get humans back to the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/olpijXm

Deliveroo: UK-based food delivery firm quits Australia

The firm struggled to compete with rivals as well as facing pressure to improve workers' conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zhUtioT

Zero-Covid curbs spark unrest in Guangzhou, China

Protesters overturn a police car and tear down Covid control barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T72MQ4V

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist ends hunger strike - letter

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison he has broken a seven-month hunger strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KhrimCn

Stymied by Protests, Iran Unleashes Its Wrath on Its Youth

By Farnaz Fassihi from NYT World https://ift.tt/iSfKwZv

Russian anger as UN calls for reparations over invasion of Ukraine

In a largely symbolic move, the UN found that Russia should be held accountable for its conduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cnohBGm

Netherlands to ban laughing gas from January

Authorities hope to reduce the number of accidents on Dutch roads involving people using the drug. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u6L0wcU

Ancient fish teeth reveal earliest sign of cooking

Tests on fish remains found in Israel suggest man first cooked far earlier than previously thought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RgoTakC

Mondrian painting sells for record $51m at auction

A 1930s painting by the Dutch artist has sold for $51m (£43m) in New York - a record for his work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M4IFSHl

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, Who Inspired ‘The Terminal,’ Dies in Paris Airport

By Eduardo Medina from NYT World https://ift.tt/B0mSWfa

Istiklal Street: Istanbul's beating heart reels from deadly blast

Locals are returning to Istiklal Street, the busy thoroughfare where six were killed on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dHvFT7a

Electric Vehicles Start to Enter the Car-Buying Mainstream

By Jack Ewing and Peter Eavis from NYT Business https://ift.tt/xg0DKmo

Afghanistan: Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments

Afghan judges are told to enforce Islamic law that may include public executions and stoning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GKbEX0C

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CGwr8Bn

Iran protests: Tehran court sentences first person to death over unrest

It is the first time since protests erupted, with the accused found guilty of "enmity against God". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6OUWEfA

Kherson: President Zelensky visits liberated city

The regional capital was liberated on Friday after being taken by Russia in March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QEwosP1

Ukraine war: Kherson curfew and river ban in security crackdown

Ukraine moves quickly to maintain order in Kherson, facing Russian troops across the Dnipro river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1LCJjEl

Remembrance Sunday: The King leads Cenotaph ceremony

A two-minute silence across the UK at 11:00 GMT honoured servicemen and women lost in past conflicts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T1OAWoJ

The Problem With Letting Therapy-Speak Invade Everything

By Tara Isabella Burton from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Hm1EWcv

Kherson: Inside the city liberated from the Russians

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from the city newly liberated from Russian control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q1yc23k

Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EBl2rY3

Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qeE9wGp

When It Comes to Bearing Bad Tidings, Putin Is Nowhere to Be Found

By Neil MacFarquhar from NYT World https://ift.tt/oTx0u9E

Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'

Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0E6dOit

Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6p2zuOT

Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia

The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lExAfL1

Why Do Women Sprout Chin Hairs as They Age?

By Melinda Wenner Moyer from NYT Well https://ift.tt/oTlIiG4

Norwegian Princess Engaged to a Shaman Gives Up Her Royal Duties

By Emma Bubola and Henrik Pryser Libell from NYT World https://ift.tt/grzAkwx

Construction halted at Obama Center after noose found

The Obama Foundation called the incident a "shameless act of cowardice and hate". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7fiEPVv

Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage

Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron's top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QCuW3qo

Sean Patrick Maloney on His Loss, the Media and A.O.C.

By Nicholas Fandos from NYT New York https://ift.tt/5vIWeLf

Itaewon crush: Officer under investigation found dead at home

An officer accused of covering up Seoul's police failings was found in his home, in a suspected suicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CfPh0eL

Space shuttle Challenger: Debris found by divers

The spacecraft broke up shortly after take off in 1986, killing all seven people on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fEQ4b80

KFC apologises after German Kristallnacht promotion

The fast-food chain urged German customers to commemorate the Nazi pogrom with cheesy chicken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A3akoVI

Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Florida

Nicole has been downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting Florida on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9iopjLK

In Arizona’s race for governor, Hobbs defies expectations and takes a narrow lead.

By Jazmine Ulloa from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1kWD7VS

Hurricane Nicole: Rare November tropical storm hits land in Florida

Evacuation orders in place as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall before weakening to a tropical storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nG8CTbO

Sriwijaya Air crash which killed 62 people blamed on throttle and pilot error

The slow reaction of pilots to a throttle failure contributed to the 2021 crash that killed 62 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ka2PhOL

Paul Allen: Record-breaking $1.5bn art sale for late Microsoft co-founder's collection

Art belonging to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is sold at the largest art auction in history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yPfRDkS

COP27: Antonio Guterres apologises after reading wrong speech

Antonio Guterres apologises after being given a speech intended for an event for young people at COP27. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pFUmGZO

Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family demand proof of life

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have not heard from him since Sunday, when he started refusing water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f7HQzpP

US midterms: Misleading election claims fact-checked

Several false and unsubstantiated rumours have circulated online during the US midterm elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/416w3dm

Tropical Storm Nicole Will Cross the Bahamas, Bound For Florida

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WFYQIed

Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's life at acute risk - UN

The UN rights chief urges Egypt to release Alaa Abdel Fattah, who stopped drinking water on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EOGQ9Nh

Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king appeals in row with former lover

Juan Carlos's lawyers say he should be granted legal immunity, as his former mistress seeks damages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h7Md6aW

A MAGA America Would Be Ugly

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Fu6OzKX

World Cup 2022: Awarding Qatar the tournament was a mistake, says former Fifa president Sepp Blatter

The Gulf state has been criticised for its stance on same-sex relationships, human rights record and treatment of migrant workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3OGqTEj

Mexico prosecutors accused of covering up woman's murder

An investigation is under way into how a 27-year-old woman died after conflicting evidence emerged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bTKuLYg

COP27: Barbados PM Mia Mottley's plea to rich nations

Prime Minister Mia Mottley calls for more funding to help poorer nations fight climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s0TYaew

Powerball: Lotto rises to $1.9bn world record prize with no jackpot winner

The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292.2 million, with no winner in more than three months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J6cDwzs

Syria war: White Helmets accuse Russia over deadly strikes on camps

First responders say nine civilians were killed when rockets hit three camps in opposition-held Idlib. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n8Q6upL

Dominican Republic floods: At least six killed in rains

The capital, Santo Domingo, and its surroundings are the areas worst affected by the torrential rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4m0HJw3

Powerball Jackpot Rises to $1.9 Billion After No Winning Ticket Sold

By Amanda Holpuch and Johnny Diaz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9L4vH8z

Imran Khan: Pakistan's top court orders police to investigate shooting

Pakistan's government denies claims by the former PM that it was behind the shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hSd9WZr

Meta Is Said to Plan Significant Job Cuts This Week

By Sheera Frenkel from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/VKXA9DH

Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mFfbNJ7

Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O3UsxcY

Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/StZHqAB

Ukraine war: Kyiv Mayor Klitschko warns of evacuations if power lost

Millions of Ukrainians have intermittently lost electricity and water after Russian air strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OsTICwm

Tanzania Precision Air crash: Rescuers search Lake Victoria site

The passenger plane is almost completely submerged after it landed in Lake Victoria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eDp6ryK

Climate change: Expert says just saying no to fossil fuel doesn't work

Prof Myles Allen uses a lump of coal to explain how burning fossil fuels results in global warming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EXF8OdL

Former New York Police Officer Convicted in Freezing Death of Son

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

Shyam Saran Negi: Man dubbed 'India's first voter' dies aged 105

Shyam Saran Negi has voted in every election and did so again just three days before his death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/20alNmO

Russian nightclub fire: At the scene of blaze that left at least 13 dead

At least 13 people died in the blaze which investigators believe started after a man fired a flare gun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bhaJ908

Itaewon crush: South Korea demands justice for young as thousands protest

Tens of thousands attend vigils across Seoul protesting at the government’s handling of the tragedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/70PAEeo

Kyrie Irving: Nike suspend sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets player

Nike suspends its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8ShKaQY

Could this be the world's smallest pony?

Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WoehBfE

Russia-Ukraine war: At the front line of Ukraine's struggle for Kherson

Jeremy Bowen reports on the fight for a city that Kyiv is desperate to recapture from Russia's army. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YW1Ec3b

David Icke: Conspiracy theorist banned from Netherlands

The conspiracy theorist will be denied entry for two years, as officials say he could threaten public order. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nJMqixG

Midterms: Donald Trump will 'very probably' run again in 2024

The former US president hints at a return at a midterm campaign rally in Iowa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j1SKI23

Imran Khan attack: How ex-Pakistan PM's comeback ended in shooting

Mr Khan's fall and his political comeback have roiled Pakistani politics - here's how we got here. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gOjiQGP

World Cup 2022: Fifa tells all competing nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar

Fifa writes to all 32 teams competing at the controversial World Cup in Qatar to tell them the time has come to "focus on the football". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cdtnUYe

US midterms: How Gen Z and Tik Tok could influence election

Young voters turned out in big numbers in 2020. Will they show up again to impact the midterms? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BuLivdp

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan carried to car after shooting

Pakistan's former prime minister was wounded in the leg during a march in Wazirabad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1UPdY90

Elon Musk Takes a Page Out of Mark Zuckerberg’s Social Media Playbook

By Kate Conger, Ryan Mac and Tiffany Hsu from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/ablwL3f

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan shot and wounded at protest march

The ousted former leader was shot in what his aide says was an attempt on his life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZXIDqEf

Lena Horne first black actress to have Broadway theatre named in her honour

Civil rights campaigner Lena Horne battled racial segregation to win a major Hollywood film contract . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fiOTPWk

Morbi bridge collapse: Why so many children died in India tragedy

More than 40% of the victims were under 18 - some of them were as young as two years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XcgiBW8

Russian Military Leaders Discussed Use of Nuclear Weapons, U.S. Officials Say

By Helene Cooper, Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zBQTkD9

Russian U-turn allows grain deal to resume

Moscow halted its support, accusing Ukraine of using the Black Sea route to attack Russia's fleet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ixhSl5w

The 'superheroes' catching drug dealers in Peru

Peruvian police arrest four suspects in Lima, with officers masquerading as Marvel characters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nUa1EcT

Tropical Storm Martin to Become a Hurricane on Wednesday

By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nbzQPTD

Ecuador gang violence: Crackdown in two states after police killings

A state of emergency and curfew are introduced in two provinces after drug gangs target police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5l6skA7

Migos rapper Takeoff killed by 'stray bullet', record label claims

The star, who was 28, died on Tuesday night after an altercation at a bowling alley in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9A10zeo

Ghosts, monsters and teddies attend New York Halloween parade

Thousands of New Yorkers attend the 49th annual Village Halloween Parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TOUjbit

Man to appear in court charged with attempted murder of Nancy Pelosi husband

The man is charged with attempted murder and assault after an attack on US politician Nancy Pelosi's husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2beijC1

Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RSHyZaG

Seoul crush: Police admit inadequate response

The police chief promises a full investigation into the events in Seoul, where 155 people were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qkgmlyh

BP sees huge profit due to high oil and gas prices

The energy giant says it made $8.2bn between July and September as energy prices rose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5sYfHqS