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The country joins various other European countries in not allowing niqabs or burkas in public places. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ld5sMb

South Africa outrage over 'naked' school choir performance

The education minister criticises a cultural performance in which girls exposed breasts and buttocks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZUpZY

Arkady Babchenko's hoaxed death in Ukraine used pig's blood

Russian dissident Arkady Babchenko reveals how Ukrainian authorities staged his faked murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xsjFmh

Pakistan investigates Bahria College exam groping allegations

Teenagers at a top school in Pakistan say they were harassed while completing their final year exams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5ND0A

Trump to pardon conservative writer Dinesh D'Souza

The author and commentator was convicted of making illegal campaign contributions of $20,000 in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXZYIp

Spain PM Mariano Rajoy faces defeat in Friday no-confidence vote

Mariano Rajoy is likely to be forced out on Friday after a Basque party says it will not back him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kAAcey

Syrian refugee violinist starts new life

Syria refugee Aboud Kaplo taught himself to play the violin on the internet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kEtjck

US places steel tariffs on key allies

France had said the move would be "unjustifiable and dangerous", and the EU says it may react in kind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kBWe0w

United Arab Emirates jails activist for 10 years 'for defaming nation'

Award-winning Ahmed Mansoor was convicted of spreading "false information" on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6n2RN

Uganda's parliament passes controversial tax on social media users

President Yoweri Museveni says the revenue collected will help the country "cope with gossip". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LO0438

Zinedine Zidane: Real Madrid boss stands down five days after Champions League win

Zinedine Zidane announces he is stepping down as manager of Real Madrid, days after leading them to Champions League victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7u3BU

Harvey Weinstein indicted on rape and sex offence charges

A grand jury decides there is enough evidence to pursue a prosecution of the disgraced film producer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JiFLfC

Lithuania and Romania allowed US torture - European court

European judges say Lithuania and Romania assisted CIA ill-treatment of al-Qaeda suspects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6O0GC

Manhattanhenge: Photographers flock to capture solar phenomenon

The spectacular solar phenomenon sees the sun set in alignment with New York City's grid system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqSYIU

Korean Air raided as 'nut rage' family investigated

Raid is reportedly part of a probe into suspected tax evasion by members of airline's founding family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXTedv

Taliban officials 'in talks with Afghan government', US says

The US says secret meetings have been held to discuss a potential ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4k5R6

Double marriage proposal video goes viral

Jessa Gillaspie and Becky McCabe proposed to each other at Michigan Zoo in Memphis, Tennessee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6qJ7u

Kim Kardashian to ask Trump to pardon jailed grandmother

The star meets the president on behalf of a 62-year-old inmate jailed for a first-time drug offence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LJ4yI0

Iceland's pagan Zuist religion hopes to build temple

Faith movement based on ancient Sumerian gods attracts thousands of registered followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srGq3N

Ballet and football collide on the Russian stage

Choreographer puts on football ballet to celebrate Russia's World Cup from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xqYvVr

Save the Children report says 1.2bn children at risk

Save the Children says more than 1.2bn children face threats from poverty, conflict and discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kCFB4U

Leo Varadkar: Adoption registrations 'a dark chapter'

Irish PM says there could be "hundreds of thousands" more illegal adoption registrations to be found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JhplnD

Trump signs Right to Try Act for terminally ill patients

Patients with killer diseases will be able to try experimental drugs which have yet to be approved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IW3G5g

Biafra shutdown cripples Nigerian cities

Shops are closed and cars are off the roads as secessionists mark the attempt to create Biafra state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srmMF5

Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L8yjRA

Japanese whale hunters kill 122 pregnant minke

The team caught 333 minkes, many of which were pregnant females, in its Antarctic "field survey". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L9wB2t

Airline 'asks mother to prove' relation to mixed-race son

A woman says she was asked to give proof she was the mother despite presenting her child's passport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kzsx04

US preacher asks followers to help buy fourth private jet

Jesse Duplantis, 68, said God told him to "believe" for his fourth plane, which is set to cost $54m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWTPw9

'Murdered' Russia journalist turns up alive

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, reportedly assassinated in Kiev on Tuesday, appears on TV alive and well from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J52KHy

Colombia Hidroituango dam: 'The river took my house'

Tens of thousands of people are evacuated due to the risk of flooding at a hydroelectric dam project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sr4LXv

Indonesian designer Anniesa Hasibuan jailed for fraud

Anniesa Hasibuan, whose show made history at New York Fashion Week, was found guilty of running a scam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHIKwD

Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption

Archaeologists find a man who, fleeing the initial Vesuvius eruption, was hit by a giant boulder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2stRP3s

India police officer threatened for saving Muslim man from mob

Gagandeep Singh shot to fame after a video of him saving a Muslim man from a mob was shared online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JkvbFb

School-shooting video game sale pulled

Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JgoOlT

Liege shootings: Gunman 'killed day before attack'

The man shot dead by police in Liège after killing three people had killed the day before, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srvkvX

Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2spwM1U

ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "repugnant". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISlnm6

Putin critic Bill Browder freed after brief arrest in Spain

The man credited with the creation of the US Magnitsky Act was held in Madrid on a Russian warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sofvpG

Italy government: Leaders talk amid political crisis

Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVfxAt

Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kyKCvb

Hotter years 'mean lower exam results'

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2spwLuS

Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack

Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L4yZr4

Nicaragua unrest: Government colluding with mobs, says Amnesty

Amnesty International accuses Nicaragua's government of using armed groups to suppress protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sjd3lf

Papua New Guinea bans Facebook for a month

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xprQjg

Catholic Church joins sex abuse compensation scheme

The Catholic Church says it is "keen to participate" in the programme for victims in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LFtRLc

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens resigns amid sex scandal

The former Navy Seal has been under criminal investigation this year and faces impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2PYHV

Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

A Harvard estimate puts the number of deaths at more than 70 times the official toll of 64. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H3uwCG

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H1DOza

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISl7Ua

Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H29p3F

Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kAgjEz

Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers

The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LFtxvY

Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kyBNBu

Skripals doctor: 'We expected them not to survive'

Hospital staff who treated the Skripals for poisoning open up about the night they were admitted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xsoxb0

'Don't toast marshmallows on Hawaii volcano' says US government

The USGS has responded to a query on whether it is safe to roast marshmallows over a volcanic vent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kyJgRd

Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj1z19

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHpdwj

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xwK9Ts

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2fZqN

The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITY3V2

South Africans' anger over land set to explode

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqB3SH

Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LEvMQ2

Mexico election: Concerns about election bots, trolls and fakes

Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LGvKHC

Liege shootings: Gunman 'killed day before attack'

The man shot dead by police in Liège after killing three people had killed the day before, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7wxAa

Catholic Church joins sex abuse compensation scheme

The Catholic Church says it is "keen to participate" in the programme for victims in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IWWnKq

Bill Browder arrested in Spain on Russian warrant

The high-profile critic of President Vladimir Putin is arrested in Madrid on a Russian warrant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kB0EVe

Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2svkVzt

Hotter years 'mean lower exam results'

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwM4yi

ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "abhorrent, repugnant". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7mDyt

EU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ky1J08

Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack

Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JfIuq0

Organ donation: Why you may wait longer if you're black

Ashley suffers from kidney failure but a lack of BAME organ donors means her doctors have not found a match. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVxM4N

Roseanne Barr sorry for comparing Obama aide to ape

Valerie Jarrett looks as if the Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes "had a baby", she tweeted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xlmMMU

Libya rivals agree 'historic' election plan

The French president, who hosted the talks, says it is an essential step towards reconciliation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L2hdoA

Portugal parliament to vote on euthanasia decriminalisation

The proposals pit left-leaning parties in the parliament against the Catholic church and authority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IUd7ST

Joshua Holt: American held in Venezuela returns home to Utah

The ex-missionary had travelled to Venezuela to marry a woman he met online, but was arrested in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2snf0fB

Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

Hurricane Maria killed 4,600 people in Puerto Rico, 70 times the official toll - Harvard study from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2skey

Service dog gives birth to eight pups in Florida airport

The Labrador unexpectedly went into labour just before her owners were due to board their flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LF58qg

'Stolen' golf buggy stopped at McDonald's drive-thru

A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft and driving while unfit through drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3wOUE

Mozambique 'jihadists behead' villagers

Security has been stepped up recently after Islamist militant attacks in the resource-rich region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6D2n0

Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0JaMD

Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

The government will crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHieDE

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smOnay

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOMxH1

Swedish sheep breaches royal protocol

Sweden reopens a military base, and its sheep mascot interrupts the King's speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GZsHGN

Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers

The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xtDgCm

Hungary to criminalise migrant helpers in migrant crackdown

Draft laws envisage jail terms for people who help those in the country illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISRp1q

The grassroots movement that shut down an Indian copper plant

After more than 20 years of protest, an Indian state has ordered the shut down of a controversial plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwmhGl

Italy political crisis hits European stock markets

European shares slump over continuing Italian political unrest, with new elections in the pipeline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GY5UeH

Gaza mortar barrage fired at Israel heaviest in years

The heaviest volley of mortars in years is launched, with one landing in a kindergarten's grounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITBYWU

Gunman 'kills two policemen' in Belgium

Belgian media report that the attacker in Liège was shot dead after taking a hostage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skFy16

Ivanka Trump wins trademarks for products in China

An ethics group has said the granting of the trademarks "raised potential ethics issues". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GYeVV2

Storm Alberto: Journalists killed while covering US storm

Two journalists are found dead by the fire official they interviewed just 10 minutes earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GZCgp5

Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3xUzT

Paris balcony boy's family thank Mali 'Spiderman' Mamoudou Gassama

The boy rescued from a balcony had been left unattended by his father before, his mother says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sjqiS5

The photos that explain Nicaragua's crisis

What led to more than a month of widespread violent protests that has killed more than 70 people? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITXJpg

US child migrants: Ivanka's mother and child photo sparks backlash

She has been accused of insensitivity amid anger over separation of migrants from their children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISjAxx

Roman Abramovich 'eligible to become Israeli citizen'

The Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC had faced delays in renewing his UK visa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9smX9

Solo Star Wars film underwhelms at box office

The standalone film took an estimated $103m at the North American box office, way below projections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kwcAYn

Serge Dassault, French billionaire entrepreneur, dies at 93

The French industrialist and politician was one of the nation's richest men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRbaGE

Austria unveils plan to cut benefits for immigrants

The country's right-wing coalition government unveils payment plans aimed at deterring new arrivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2si3fah

China Mao impersonator at blockchain conference causes furore

China's law prohibits using the names and images of party leaders for commercial purposes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xkktcJ

One million French smokers quit in a year amid anti-smoking measures

France sees the steepest drop in daily smokers for over a decade as anti-smoking regulations bite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GUzbqx

Mamoudou Gassama: Migration in the genes of Malians

Mamoudou Gassama is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVb3Wy

Head of Kenya youth agency arrested in $78m corruption scandal

The head of a government youth agency is among those held over a scheme allegedly involving fake sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skYWuD

S Africa name first black rugby Test captain

Flanker Siya Kolisi will become South Africa's first black Test captain in the three-match series against England next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L047Ig

High heels raise the odds in China slacklining contest

Women slackliners take up the challenge in high heels in a competition in Hunan Province, China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWNWZY

EU proposes ban on straws and other single-use plastics

The European Union wants to reduce the sale of single-use plastics in supermarkets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3vph5

Carlo Cottarelli: Italy president names stop-gap PM

Carlo Cottarelli is asked to form a government but his time in office is likely to be short-lived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ITn7HE

Kylie Minogue turns 50: From Neighbours to pop stardom

The teenage soap icon turned global popstar has sold over 80m records in her three-decade career. Now she's celebrating her 50th birthday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LDFLVN

Coca-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink in Japan

The US giant wants a sip of Japan's alcopop market and launches its first alcoholic drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9itsC

Anger as Syria heads global disarmament body

The country, which is accused of chemical attacks, takes the helm of global forum on arms control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWWj7B

Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L1VzAD

Alberto: Tropical storm sees thousands from Florida coast

Thousands are evacuated from the coast of Florida ahead of subtropical storm Alberto. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2shWDbS

LeBron makes eighth NBA finals in a row

LeBron James admits he is "trying to squeeze this orange until there's no more juice left" as the Cleveland Cavaliers clinch the Eastern Conference finals series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYzXW0

Figures reveal art auction gender imbalance

Of the top 100 artists whose works fetched the highest amounts at auction in 2017, 13 were women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0AS8p

The gay mayor shaking up politics in Catholic Poland

Robert Biedron is one of Poland's rising political stars and tipped to run for president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sj0nKa

Italy's Conte gives up bid for government

Italy PM-designate Giuseppe Conte gives up bid to form government amid reports president vetoed economy pick from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXMo4a

US and North Korea preparing Trump-Kim summit

The two sides hold talks in the latest sign that the on-off Trump-Kim summit will be held after all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sbiVNi

Berlin far-right supporters outnumbered by counter-protest

Supporters of far-right party AfD were met by at least twice as many counter-protesters, police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYkiG0

Huge fire at Germany's largest theme park

Thousands of visitors were evacuated when a blaze engulfed part of Europa-Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J8JXia

Colombia votes in first presidential poll since Farc deal

The first election since a 2016 peace deal with Farc rebels is held amid sharp political divisions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GRC1wt

Bangladesh anti-drug operation leads to dozens of deaths

More than 70 people are killed by security forces as part of an operation under way in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9LEf2

Syria war: Russians killed in militant raid in Deir al-Zour

At least four military personnel died in the attack in Deir al-Zour province, Moscow says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sh9E5x

Irish abortion referendum: How it all unfolded

The Republic of Ireland has voted overwhelmingly to overturn the abortion ban by 66.4% to 33.6%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KXZZbS

France wine auction: 1774 Vin Jaune fetches record price

A bottle of Vin Jaune dating back to 1774 sells for €103,700 at auction in eastern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saR7sx

Irish abortion referendum: 'Today we say no more'

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar praises the "historic" vote to end the country's abortion ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INkJqd

Irish abortion result a seismic shift

The vote for liberalisation marks a significant break away from the influence of the Catholic Church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2smgKG7

Irish abortion referendum: Ireland overturns abortion ban

The Republic of Ireland votes to overturn its abortion ban with 66.4 % backing reform of the constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaxmuL

Harvey Weinstein: What next after first charges filed

The disgraced film mogul is charged with rape and sexual abuse after handing himself in to police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GToV1C

Migrant crisis: Smugglers 'shot escaping migrants' in Libya

People smugglers opened fire on 100 migrants trying to flee their clutches, an aid agency reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xem7wx

What will director Danny Boyle bring to James Bond?

Will it be a case of Bond, James Bond or will 007 find his Martini both shaken and stirred? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqkDWF

Ireland abortion referendum: Quiet revolution - Irish PM

Leo Varadkar was speaking after exit polls suggested a landslide vote in favour of reforming the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saZ0gC

Korean leaders in ‘Hollywood’ meeting

South Korea's movie-style video shows its president meet Kim Jong-un for only the second time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JazG4O

Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kpGHAG

Kilauea volcano: Hawaii homes destroyed by lava

Helicopter footage shows lava destroying dozens of houses on Hawaii's Big Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sfLOHo

Sri Lanka Cricket back match-fixing investigation ahead of Al Jazeera documentary

Sri Lanka Cricket will extend their "fullest cooperation" over allegations of match-fixing, which are set to be made in an Al Jazeera documentary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqkl23

Joshua Holt case: Venezuela freed US 'hostage', says Trump

Joshua Holt and his Venezuelan partner, held for two years, are expected in Washington on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INeu1u

Uganda bus crash kills at least 22, including children

Children are among the dead after a bus hit a tractor that was driving at night without lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kqZiMR

Irish abortion referendum: Why people voted how they did

A vote for Yes was pro-choice; a vote for No was anti-abortion. So how did Irish people vote, and why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IPjOkT

Michel Platini: No criminal charges, claims ex-Uefa president

Ex-Uefa president Michel Platini says he has been told he will not face any criminal charges following a corruption investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LwiBkf

Ireland abortion referendum: PM hails 'quiet revolution'

Leo Varadkar says Irish people have voted for a "modern constitution for a modern country". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KYHCUj

Sesame Street sues over violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders film

Its creators say the violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders movie violates its good name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LyAper

Korean leaders meet in surprise summit

Leaders of both Koreas meet in border zone as efforts continue to reschedule Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong-un from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s9XPyV

Irish abortion referendum: A warm welcome #HomeToVote in Dublin

Well-wishers greeted people returning home with a warm welcome at Dublin airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GSyCgM

University head quits amid gynaecology scandal

The resignation follows allegations of sexual misconduct by a university doctor and a cover-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LvM2D3

Armed bystanders gun down Oklahoma City restaurant shooter

The duo confronted the shooter in the car park outside of the Oklahoma City eatery and shot him dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KW6P1z

Mussels test positive for opioids in Seattle's Puget Sound

"It's telling me there's a lot of people taking oxycodone in the Puget Sound area," a researcher says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtFyVb

British men 'increasingly' targeted by sextortion

Experts say that Ivory Coast in West Africa has become a hotspot for the scammers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMJeUo

'Wolf-like' creature shot on Montana ranch puzzles experts

State wildlife experts are seeking DNA analysis to pinpoint the mysterious creature's species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtLZaZ

Tragic tale of nursing mother's snakebite shocks India

The death of a toddler who drank poisoned breastmilk draws attention to a global health priority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LvSgD2

Champions League final: Madrid's Liverpool supporters

A group of Reds-supporting ex-pats and Spaniards look forward to the Champions League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INkKX4

Brazil short on basic goods as fuel strike grinds on

Shortages of basic goods have been reported across the country and airports are running out of fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s89WfJ

Oleg Deripaska resigns from Rusal amid US sanctions row

The Russian oligarch leaves the aluminium producer to try shield it from US sanctions against him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIPXie

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMSdVL

Trump: North Korea summit could still happen on 12 June

The US president says the talks could still be held as planned - a day after cancelling them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sdfB3d

Barbados elects Mia Mottley as first woman PM

Mia Mottley will lead the Caribbean island after leading her party to a crushing election victory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2schFc2

Harvey Weinstein charged with rape in New York

The Hollywood mogul faces a number of charges in New York relating to two separate women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sdASej

Spanish rapper on the run after 'terror lyrics' prison sentence

Valtonyc's sentence for glorifying terrorism raises debate about freedom of speech in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IJNGDf

Harvey Weinstein: No comment as Hollywood mogul surrenders

The Hollywood mogul enters NY police station, where he is expected to face sexual misconduct charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LtrGKD

The 'underground lair' that turned out to be a loo

The BBC went to investigate an underground lair used as a hideout in India - only to find that it wasn't a bunker at all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lww5wa

Mississauga restaurant bomb: Canada police hunt two suspects

Investigators want public help to identify the men behind the "horrendous act", which injured 15. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKiqA1

Vatican enters prestigious architecture event

The world's most prestigious architecture event touches on hot topics such as immigration and integration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GNEd8l

F1 'should not objectify women'

Boxer Stacey Copeland says it is wrong to objectify women after Lewis Hamilton hailed the return of "beautiful" women to the F1 grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J9YVo9

DR Congo boat sinking: River disaster kills 50 people

River transport is common in DR Congo as there are few roads but the boats are often overloaded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xbfviv

France 'probes China spy ring': Two ex-agents reported held

Two former intelligence agents are suspected of passing state secrets to China, French media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xbZOHN

Trump and Kim: An on/off bromance

Donald Trump calls off his meeting with Kim Jong-un, in another twist in their turbulent story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSRsqp

Bishop Curry: 'I love President Trump and I pray for him'

The bishop who lit up the royal wedding has turned his attention to Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LsSKcM

Fox catches rabbit, then eagle swoops in

A mid-air tug of war ensued, above San Juan Island in the US state of Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSOhiF

Russia 'liable' for downing MH17 airliner

Australia and Netherlands formally accuse Russia of responsibility for downing MH17 passenger jet in 2014 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sa4l7W

Police find $28m cash in ex-leader's bags

The raids are part of a police investigation linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J7guVA

YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33

Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J2GuBt

The people most let down by scrapped N Korea talks

North and South Koreans had high hopes for peace with the now-cancelled Trump-Kim summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHOvwd

Tiahleigh Palmer: The 12-year-old murdered by her foster father

Australian Tiahleigh Palmer was killed by her foster father who feared his son had got her pregnant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J5PA0d

Moses Farrow defends Woody Allen over Dylan Farrow abuse claim

The director's son says he "can no longer stay silent" in a post his sister Dylan calls "hurtful". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LqDMnX

Woman fights off grizzly bear, then walks to safety

Despite severe injuries, Amber Kornak walked two miles to her car and drove to find medical help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LrpIKP

Yemen war: Wedding party that turned into a 'bloodbath'

Sameeh was at the wedding in April when his father Ali was killed by a Saudi airstrike in rural Yemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQx0Xv

Trump pulls out of North Korea summit

US-North Korea summit will not take place, Donald Trump says from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J3jimE

Trump: NFL kneelers 'maybe shouldn't be in country'

"You have to stand proudly for the national anthem or you shouldn't be playing," Mr Trump says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KRCGQS

GDPR: Tech firms struggle with EU's new privacy rules

EU residents are being blocked from several services and in some cases having their accounts wiped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKhewt

Sweden approves new law recognizing sex without consent as rape

The parliament approves a new law saying that the lack of consent, even without violence, is a crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IFygjf

Socotra, the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, becomes a disaster zone

Socotra, one of the most biologically unique places on Earth, is hit by a powerful cyclone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s3x7aT

Italy student flies home from Pakistan after forced abortion

The woman named Farah was rescued after accusing her family of luring her from Italy to Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2saCPaa

Royal wedding 2018: Preacher on becoming 'breakout star'

Bishop Curry speaks to the BBC's Religion Editor, Martin Bashir, about his royal wedding sermon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s5ovRa

South Africa's Ramaphosa gives half his pay to Mandela charity

South Africa's president is one of the richest men in the country, with a fortune of around $450m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xbgrU4

N Korea nuclear test tunnels 'destroyed'

Journalists invited to the Punggye-ri site say a series of demolition explosions took place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IFOARc

Dresden unexploded bomb: Experts fail to defuse WW2 device

Police form a cordon around the site where the WW2 bomb was found and urge people to stay away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GLmD4K

MH17 missile owned by Russian brigade, investigators say

All 298 people on board the Malaysian Airlines flight were killed as it was shot down over Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GLPiGK

NBA star Sterling Brown stun-gunned in police video

Sterling Brown told police "you didn't have to touch me" after they used a stun-gun on him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKaT4j

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KOMxH1

Boko Haram crisis: Amnesty accuses Nigeria troops of rape

Women were separated from their husbands and raped in refugee camps, says Amnesty International. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSkFCa

Australian gran sentenced to death in Malaysia over drugs

The 54-year-old Australian was found to be carrying 1.1kg of crystal methamphetamine in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s8tcca

Australian cat-proof fence protects endangered species

The world's longest pest-proof fence will protect native animals in the Australian outback. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LoVuIo

Deutsche Bank to cut more than 7,000 jobs

The move comes as Germany's biggest lender attempts to return to profitability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IGtFNT

India PM Modi accepts fitness challenge from cricketer Virat Kohli

Top athletes and ministers have been joining in with a trending social media exercise campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKd0VG

UK 'thief' held in woods hideout in France

The ex-British soldier, who is suspected of a number of burglaries, spent five months on the run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x52FSK

Italy president names novice Giuseppe Conte as populist PM

The president names political novice Giuseppe Conte as prime minister in a bid to end 11 weeks of deadlock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LoCdqt

Tesla Autopilot: Name deceptive, claim groups

Two consumer rights group claim the marketing for the driving assistant technology is deceptive and misleading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIVqBq

Macedonia ex-PM Gruevski jailed over luxury Mercedes purchase

Nikola Gruevski was found guilty of unlawfully influencing officials in the purchase of a luxury car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J4Oq5h

Trump-Kim summit 'depends on Kim' - Mike Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says a bad deal with the secretive state is not an option. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IDU0fw

NFL clubs to be fined if players kneel

American football players to be fined if they kneel during the national anthem under new policy from the NFL from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lr22pY

Steam store school-shooting game 'appalling'

An anti-gun violence charity calls for a school-shooting video game to be dropped from Steam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2knKI97

Trump lawyer 'paid by Ukraine' to arrange White House talks

Michael Cohen took at least $400,000 to arrange a meeting between Ukraine leader and Trump, sources tell BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LokQGh

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: Patients 'taken to church'

Two of the three patients who were taken from the treatment centre for prayers have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GK2YSA

Sony says PlayStation 4 is in 'final phase' of its life cycle

The announcement is being seen as a sign that a new, more powerful console is on the way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s7cIRt

Turkish lira dives against the dollar

The Turkish currency hits a record low on fears over the government will meddle with interest rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s2vv1j

FBI admits over-counting locked iPhones and other mobiles

The use of numerous databases resulted in individual iPhones being erroneously counted multiple times. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s77ZPO

Maori facial tattoo slammed as cultural appropriation

How a non-Maori wearing a Maori tattoo kicks off a debate on the regaining of cultural identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIned2

New York parents win legal battle to evict son, 30

Michael Rotondo has defied several eviction notices from his parents, who told him to get a job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J2Aitf

Wael Abbas: Prominent Egyptian blogger 'arrested'

Police raided Wael Abbas's home in Cairo overnight and took him away blindfolded, his lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x5VHgh

Grenfell Inquiry: What questions will be answered?

Frankie McCamley explains the aims of the Grenfell Inquiry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KPMzi7

Olof Palme murder: Swedish police explore 'new lead' in unsolved case

Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was shot dead in Stockholm in 1986 and the case remains unsolved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x2K3D3

From the CIA to the NBA: The women making history this week

It's been a good week for shattered glass ceilings in the Land of the Free... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHTpFN

BMW cars found to contain more than a dozen flaws

China-based researchers are working with the carmaker to patch the security problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s6IE8L

Paraguay tribe joins search for missing Austrian tourist

Wilhelm Wabnegg went missing on 2 May in the dense forests of a national park in northern Paraguay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKNKPj

Macron French reforms: SNCF workers vote down changes

As three months of strikes continue, French rail workers unanimously reject a raft of changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s20Jpc

Steve Bannon on Newsnight talks Trump, racism and the Mueller investigation

Steve Bannon on Newsnight talks Trump, racism and the Mueller investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GHTdo8

US warns staff in China: Beware of unusual sounds

A US diplomatic employee suffers a brain injury after experiencing abnormal "sounds and pressure". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KPtJYr

Saudi Arabia widens crackdown on women's rights activists

Ten people are now being detained, activists say, just weeks before a ban on women driving is lifted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GIgQgi

How drones could help save lives at sea

The RNLI and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency trial uses drones to spot humans in distress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IEaBM7

German firm apologises for 'racist' post linked to Meghan Markle

An image of a chocolate sweet in a bridal dress asked: "Wouldn't you also want to be Meghan today?" from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s54rxz

Honduras plane crash: Private jet splits in half in crash landing

All on board survived the crash landing of the chartered jet flying from Texas to Honduras. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J0vqVG

R Kelly: Too late to stop my influence

The embattled R&B star says it is "too late" for campaigners to erase him from musical history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kmezPf

Santa Fe school shooting: Hundreds at Sabika Sheikh funeral

The funeral of student Sabika Sheikh, killed in last week's US school shooting, is held in Karachi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s6isuX

MH370 not deliberately crashed by pilot, say investigators

Australian investigators reject claims the missing passenger jet was deliberately crashed into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXblzj

Trump-Kim summit: Commemorative coin sparks ridicule

The coin hails "peace talks" between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un but critics say it may not even happen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LowcKu

Hawaii volcano lava flows into power plant site

Emergency crews remove highly flammable substances amid fears "a very deadly gas" could be released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s46X7k

'I want to be like Mo Salah'

Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kdjstJ

Myanmar Rohingya militants massacred Hindus, says Amnesty

Militants in Myanmar killed dozens of Hindus during attacks last August, says Amnesty International. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LkFNSp

Italian populists' PM candidate Conte facing CV scrutiny

Giuseppe Conte, 54, is accused of embellishing his academic record on his official CV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GF3RvX

Zuckerberg apologises to European Parliament for 'harm'

Facebook founder faces questions from European lawmakers over data scandal and fake news from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x3F6tM

Palestinians demand full ICC investigation into 'Israeli war crimes'

The foreign minister submits a referral detailing what he says is evidence of alleged Israeli crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICVO8I

New York parents sue 30-year-old son who refuses to move out

Despite offers of money and help finding a new place, the 30-year-old refuses to leave home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IF9M9W

Google search reveals names of rape victims

Search engine promises to remove such sensitive content if people alert them to it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s0cfk0

Israel complains over Dutch TV Eurovision parody

A primetime TV show is criticised after it uses Israel's winning song to highlight violence in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s3VxAA

Korea: Hoping for peace at a fake DMZ

A replica of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea is drawing tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xasb9x

Is Trump administration losing the China trade war?

The president prides himself on his deal-making, but the Chinese are claiming the upper hand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s0l26A

Sex abuse and the Catholic Church: What happened?

A complex and longstanding scandal explained, in less than 500 words. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KIhPzy

Doctors explain Michael Jackson's impossible dance move

Spine experts reveal the improbable dynamics of the "Smooth Criminal" lean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GGy7Gu

Eagle Creek wildfire: Oregon judge orders boy to pay $36m

The boy threw a firework into a canyon, sparking a huge wildfire in Oregon that burned for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IERWQl

Nine die as Tuticorin Sterlite copper protest turns violent

Police open fire when a crowd opposed to a copper smelter unit storm government offices in Tamil Nadu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rYH2xM

Elon Musk admits Tesla braking flaw

Flaws pointed out in a review of Tesla's Model 3 have prompted Elon Musk to make changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x2oaDO

Moscow stations get World Cup selfie spots

Moscow railway and underground stations will get designated spots for talking the best selfie. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GFa3Uo

Trump and South Korea's Moon hold talks on Kim summit

South Korea's leader is in Washington ahead of the US and North Korean leaders' historic summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LjSs80

Bodycam shows moment police arrived at Trump resort shooting

Video shows officers arriving on the scene at Donald Trump's Miami golf resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IEAU50

F-35 stealth fighter sees first combat, in Israeli operation

Israel confirms the US-made jet, from the world's costliest military programme, was used recently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s3awe4

Sweden sends out leaflets on how to prepare for war

A government leaflet sent to every household suggests stocking up on sardines, lentils and candles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kh1nuQ

Danish minister Stojberg provokes Ramadan row

Inger Stojberg suggested Muslims should take time off work because of potential safety risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s1mlBm

Panama says new evidence shows 1994 plane crash 'terrorist' incident

The country's president orders the case to be reopened after receiving Israeli intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GDkUyk

Tibet activist jailed in China over language campaign

Tashi Wangchuk was arrested after speaking to the New York Times about preserving his native language. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IFECiH

Belarus slams UK embassy over rainbow flag on day against homophobia

Officials accuse the UK of challenging "traditional values" as it marked the day against homophobia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x4m86c

Nipah virus death toll rises in India

Ten people are now known to have died from the virus, a doctor tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s5Qroj

Venezuela election: Fourteen ambassadors recalled after Maduro win

Fourteen ambassadors are recalled and the US threatens sanctions after Nicolás Maduro's re-election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GAsDx7

Iconic Hollywood film poster creator Bill Gold dies

Bill Gold had a hand in over 2,000 posters, including those for Casablanca and A Clockwork Orange. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s4Hiwf

Missing microbes 'cause' childhood cancer

Early exposure to microbes may help protect children against a type of leukaemia, says a UK scientist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kcl7j6

Clinton takes a dig at Trump with a Russian hat

At a Yale graduation ceremony, Hilary Clinton takes a swipe at US President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2s7ldwf

Barack and Michelle Obama to make TV and films for Netflix

The power couple "will produce a diverse mix of content" for the streaming service. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IzQv9W

Italy populist government pact: Candidate for prime minister named

Law professor Giuseppe Conte is the choice of the Five Star Movement and League to lead coalition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kdZTSc

Syria war: Army takes full control of Damascus after ousting IS

The military declares the capital "secure" after clearing a small enclave held by IS militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LgoYrM

U-turn over Facebook chief's EU meeting

Mark Zuckerberg agrees to allow his session with European politicians to be broadcast on the web. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GDkgRh

'Permanent' interstellar visitor found

An asteroid from beyond our Solar System has been orbiting near Jupiter for billions of years, scientists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GC7qmv

How Venezuela's crisis developed and worsened

As President Maduro is re-elected, BBC News takes a closer look at the crisis rocking Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1WEjHMN

Hard-hitting speeches at Billboard Music Awards

Kelly Clarkson, Janet Jackson and Luis Fonsi discussed some serious issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Lisdit

China launch will prep for Moon landing

China has launched a relay satellite to prepare for a Moon rover mission planned for later in the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KIovO6

US vows 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran

The top US diplomat says Iran will be "battling to keep its economy alive" after sanctions take effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rXEIrL

Hawaii volcano: Warning of toxic gas plumes from Kilauea

The hazardous plumes form as molten rock from the erupting Kilauea volcano hits the Pacific Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rWof72

Iran mushroom poisoning: More than 800 sick from deadly fungi

People in Iran are warned not to buy loose mushrooms after at least 800 people fall ill and 11 die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IYxz4a

Japanese climber dies on eighth Everest attempt

Nobukazu Kuriki had lost all but one finger due to frostbite in a previous climb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LjNCrp

German police stop 'truant' families at airport

Trying to avoid peak holiday time could mean fines for some Bavarian parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LjXmSE

French Muslim student Maryam Pougetoux hits back over headscarf claims

A French student union leader was accused by ministers of using her headscarf for political gain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IBMy4w

Commonwealth Games: Fifty athletes in Australia 'illegally'

Almost 200 more are in the process of claiming asylum after this year's Commonwealth Games. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rZlKAg

US man squeals to police on persistent pig

A man in Ohio is saved by officers when an escaped swine follows him home on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KI6b7M

Kilauea: What happens when lava meets the sea

BBC correspondent Chris Buckler explains what happens when lava flow meets the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J1mzTo

Sante Fe school shooting: Suspect 'was rejected' by victim Shana Fisher

Shana Fisher endured "months of problems" over the suspected killer's advances, her mother says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IF1ZVO

Could illegal mines in Ghana lead to an increase in chocolate prices?

There's a warning that cocoa plantations in Ghana are being turned into illegal gold mines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IB0GLu

Kiev Liverpool fan opens home ahead of Champions League final

Yuriy is one of the local fans embarrassed about hotel prices in the city ahead of the Champions League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GEeS0w

Janet rails against domestic abuse in awards speech

"Women will no longer be controlled or abused," says the star as she accepts the Billboard Icon award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICkPAA

Deadly Nipah virus claims victims in India

Nipah is "top of the list" of 10 priority diseases the WHO has identified for the next major outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LhWcXD

Venezuela's Maduro wins re-election

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro wins re-election in a vote marred by an opposition boycott. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LkqY22

Lost photos of an old New York summer

Almost 3,000 newly-discovered photos show New Yorkers having fun during the city's darkest days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kfwMO1

Trump seeks probe into FBI election campaign 'infiltration'

The US president wants to know if the FBI was ordered to penetrate his campaign for political purposes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wWmM5z

First baby in 12 years born on remote Brazil island

Births are banned on the remote island and the mother says she did not know she was pregnant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVGOC1

Royal wedding 2018: How the world watched it

From Meghan's old school to ex-pats in Spain, millions of people were doing the same thing on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GyvZAR

US and China halt imposing import tariffs

No specific numbers are given, but the deal appears to have ended the imminent threat of a trade war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x3gmSu

Chelsea owner Abramovich experiences UK visa renewal 'delay'

A source close to the Chelsea owner says the renewal process is taking "a little longer than usual". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IvMyTH

Santa Fe High School shooting: Who are the victims?

More about the two substitute teachers and eight students who were killed on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gyduwl

Cuba plane crash: Damojh company 'had safety complaints'

Several prior complaints were made against the charter company behind a plane crash that killed 110. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KG6n7w

Syria war: IS militants 'leave Damascus suburbs'

Activists say there has been an evacuation but Syrian officials deny any ceasefire deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IwQnrJ

Royal Wedding 2018: How black culture featured

Meet the black gospel choir and African American preacher who took centre-stage at the royal wedding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LfHPn1

Saudi Arabia women's driving activists 'targeted in smear campaign'

With weeks to go until Saudi women are allowed to drive, activists face arrests and death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LeBlEV

Venezuela election: Everything you need to know

The opposition cries foul, but the election goes ahead anyway as President Maduro seeks re-election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2x2Xq6m

China agrees to import more goods and services from US

The agreement should dampen fears of a looming trade war between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GzZFgK

Hawaii volcano: Man hit by lava in first serious Kilauea injury

A man suffers serious leg injuries as Hawaii continues to battle the eruption of the Kilauea volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iz7mtq

Texas shooting: Houston police chief 'hits rock bottom' on gun reform

The police chief of Houston says he has "hit rock bottom" after a school shooting left 10 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gx2OxL

Luc Besson: French film director accused of rape

The director of Leon and The Fifth Element has denied the allegation through his lawyer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IA6Ifu

Cannes 2018: Japanese indie Shoplifters wins Palme d'Or

Runner-up to the coveted prize for best film was Spike Lee's anti-racism satire BlacKkKlansman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IvxSnx

Royal wedding 2018: Inside glam US viewing party... at 6:45am

About 200 Americans rose very early to watch the wedding at a glitzy bash in Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rSPr6O

Cuba plane crash: Island starts two days of national mourning

Two days of national mourning are declared, after the crash near Havana killed more than 100 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rWfvx0

Najib Razak: Scandal-hit ex-Malaysia PM condemns police raids

The raids at properties linked to the ousted prime minister were linked to a big corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IxCUzS

Cuba plane crash site 'very painful' scene

More than 100 people have died in the crash near Havana but three women were pulled from the wreckage alive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GvxAXW

Royal wedding 2018: US Bishop wows with address

Bishop Curry of the US Episcopal Church gave the address at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rSnpbl

Royal wedding 2018: Royalty of the celebrity world arrive

Guests including David and Victoria Beckham, as well as George and Amal Clooney, have arrived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rWp3Ij

India Karnataka: Modi ally resigns in regional crisis

Karnataka's chief minister resigns after failing to prove he had a majority in the region's assembly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wX0CQM

Santa Fe school shooting: Pakistan exchange student among victims

Sabika Sheikh and teacher Cynthia Tisdale are among the first named school shooting victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IrpHbM

South China Sea dispute: China lands bombers on island

For the first time, Beijing has sent long-range bombers to a disputed island in the flashpoint region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rTBEMo

Santa Fe school shooting: Tears at vigil for victims

Memories are shared at a vigil for those who died when a pupil opened fire at Santa Fe High School. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rZP0H8

Hawaii's Kilauea: Volcano's dramatic images explained

The eruption of Hawaii's Kīlauea has produced striking images - but what's going on underneath? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LeE40N

What happened to Cape Town's 'Day Zero'?

Cape Town's "Day Zero" when taps would run dry, has been postponed - but drought problems remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IrUzJr

Boeing 737 crashes near Havana airport

Boeing 737 crashes shortly after take-off from Havana, Cuban media report from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRtQ8d

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

Lava from the volcano has wrecked dozens of homes and forced hundreds of people to be evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rRlWSB

Texas student: 'I just ran as fast as I could'

Two Santa Fe High School students describe the immediate aftermath of the mass shooting on their campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k70mW0

Cristina Garcia: California lawmaker cleared of harassment

The investigation has also ordered Cristina Garcia to take sensitivity training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LdOii8

Student describes moments after shooting

A student at Santa Fe High School in Texas describes fleeing campus after a gunman opened fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kzy81k

Santa Fe High School: 'Multiple fatalities' reported in shooting

The sheriff of Harris County says his officers are responding to a "multiple-casualty incident". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IQOmWE

Handbag raids at dawn in Malaysia

Trolleys full of luxury goods and cash have been wheeled away from the home of Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak, according to police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rU9m4n

Airbnb to report homeowners' income to Danish tax authorities

The rental site will report homeowners' income to the Danish tax authorities in the first deal of its kind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ivkc7Z

Birkin bags vs $4 sandals in Malaysian scandal

How Birkin handbags and cheap shoes became a symbol of change for many Malaysians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rRtLrE

Police shoot gunman at Trump-owned resort in Florida

The man, who was rambling about the US president, was shot and injured at a golf resort in Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k5iVd4

How likely is your e-cigarette to explode?

As a man dies from an exploding vape pen, we ask how dangerous are the devices? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KD89Gz

All Chile's 34 bishops offer resignation to Pope over sex abuse scandals

They asked for forgiveness from victims of clerical sex abuse after meeting the Pope in Rome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wTDHWn

Italy populists Five Star and League launch government pact

Italy's anti-establishment leaders have a joint manifesto but no nominee for PM yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IquuKt

Belgium migrants: Girl 'shot' after police van chase

A two-year-old caught up in a police chase in Belgium died from a gunshot wound to the face, media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rTK71V

Trump to announce new federal funding curbs on US abortion clinics

Clinics funded with government money will be banned from giving patients information on abortions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IsYS7d

Catfish suspended over Nev Schulman sexual harassment claims

MTV has suspended production of the show after claims of sexual harassment against host Nev Schulman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LcSTkE

The Indian lawmakers being guarded in 'secret locations'

Indians are captivated by the political chaos that is unfolding on their television screens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KAVvru

Israel's Gaza response 'wholly disproportionate' - UN rights chief

The UN rights chief sharply attacks Israel for killing Palestinians "caged in a toxic slum". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IQX7A1

Growing resistance to antifungal drugs 'a global issue'

Scientists warn this could lead to more outbreaks of disease and affect people who are already ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GuQLRB

Cambridge Analytica starts bankruptcy proceedings in US

The firm at the centre of the Facebook data row has filed legal papers that will see it wound up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gtdg9F

Ex-spy Sergei Skripal discharged after poisoning

The Russian ex-spy was found slumped on a bench in Salisbury on 4 March from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wUSssc

Georgia seeks to put itself on movie map

The most recent film to have been shot there is a fake news comedy starring Katherine Parkinson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IuZQzC

GQ pokes fun at Vanity Fair with extra arms and legs on 'comedy' cover

Anyone misplace a leg? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kblwCF

Estonia's Kanepi town adopts cannabis leaf flag after online poll

Kanepi, whose name derives from the word for marijuana, took the step after a controversial poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rS0WuY

China car app Didi updates safety measures after murder

The country's equivalent of Uber is overhauling a service following the murder of a female passenger from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rOLgbn

Gina Haspel confirmed as CIA's first female director

The CIA veteran was criticised for overseeing a "black site" where terror suspects were tortured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rOpaGA

Colorado city unanimously votes to ban assault-style rifles

Gun rights advocates say they will sue the city of Boulder after it voted to ban semi-automatic rifles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rPBaI3

Survivor of the Rwandan Genocide makes plea for peace.

Clemantine Wamariya, who fled the Rwandan Genocide aged six and is a human rights advocate, makes a plea for peace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ioz77P

Poland stops 'Russian hybrid war groups'

Poland says Russian networks were trying to foment Polish hostility to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GrQ8bG

Kerry James Marshall: Record $21.1m sale for Chicago artwork

Past Times depicts African-American life, a central theme to Kerry James Marshall's work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbC35B

California blast leads to arrest of victim's business partner

He was not arrested over the blast but on suspicion of possessing an unregistered destructive device. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gvpm2c

Singapore's measures to reduce short-sightedness

As global rates of short-sightedness - or myopia - increase around the world, Singapore is hoping to buck the trend with three simple but innovative solutions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Irn6KT

Royal wedding: Emmanuel Macron sends best wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The French president says he hopes to watch the ceremony on TV, and will send them his best regards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kz6LEG

Explosive eruption at Hawaii volcano

Explosive eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano sends ash thousands of metres into the sky from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rOWrk8

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams helps sick patient on Delta flight

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams helps with a medical emergency on board a Delta Air Lines plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7YOr7

Nigerian students 'tied to cross and whipped' for being late

Three people, including the school's headteacher, are under arrest in Nigeria after the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wNGdNX

North Korea turns on 'incompetent' South

Angry at US military drills, Pyongyang says it will not talk to South Korea until issues are settled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMUEGR

New York man threatens to report Spanish-speaking staff to authorities

Video shows a customer threatening to call immigration authorities on staff at a New York restaurant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INyowA

YouTube unveils new music streaming service

The new app will combine millions of official songs with all the music already on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rOEYZ3

Venezuela political prisoners 'revolt' at Caracas jail

Anxious relatives gather after reports of an uprising in a former shopping centre now used as a jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wP1d6X

Belgium migrants: Girl found dead after police chase van

A young girl's body is discovered after Belgian police pursue a van carrying up to 30 migrants, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IoDPTd

Hawaii's Volcano Kilauea spews out 'ballistic blocks'

But projectile boulders are not the only hazard facing islanders near the erupting Mount Kilauea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wOrzWB

Whitney Houston was 'sexually abused', film claims

The documentary alleges that Houston's cousin, Dee Dee Warwick, abused her as a child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INPXMN

Bee crisis: EU court backs near-total neonicotinoids ban

Three insecticides blamed for bee colony collapses will be restricted to greenhouses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ip1uCT

Scientists detect oxygen legacy of first stars

The very first stars to shine in the Universe left a tell-tale trace in a far-distant galaxy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wPDIe9

Trump financial disclosure: What did we learn?

How did the president's businesses do during his first year in office? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6p4lC

California parents 'waterboarded and shot' children

Prosecutors detail the "continuous abuse" of ten children in a San Francisco suburb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rNxkPF

Is removing 'Aboriginal' from birth certificates whitewashing history?

One indigenous Australian was shocked to discover his relatives' birth records had been altered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rQOKd4

US birth rates drop to lowest since 1987

Births decreased among young women and teenagers but increased among those aged between 40 and 44. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GowEog

Yanny or laurel: The sound dividing the internet

Yanny or laurel? Here's why everyone is hearing different words - and what it means. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IJB7ab

Stan Lee: Comic book legend, 95, 'sues old company for $1bn'

The Spider-man co-creator files lawsuit over improper sale of his company and digital impersonation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L7IhUe

Robot stands in for US student at graduation

Cynthia Pettway was too sick to attend the ceremony in Alabama, so her school came up with another plan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6RewN

Russia's military hot water bottle blowers

The unique skills of Russia's armed forces were on display at the World Military Wrestling Championship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IqLzjE

Pope warns nuns to use 'sobriety' on social media

The guidance is intended to safeguard silence and recollection in monastic life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rKszWW

Larry Nassar: Michigan State University to pay $500m to abuse victims

More than 300 women and girls who accuse the ex-sports doctor of sexual assault will receive $500m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Im3FqX

Micronation founder Eli Avivi dies in Israel

Eli Avivi led the micronation of Achzivland and was one of its two residents for nearly 50 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wHuYXg

Burundi's President Nkurunziza: First a third term, now a seven-year mandates

The referendum could see President Pierre Nkurunziza's mandate extended and has sparked fears of more violence in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wM0005

Saudi women troll men telling them 'You won't drive'

Women in Saudi Arabia are hitting back at men telling them: "You won't drive," on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKx7q0

North Korea summit: US hopeful Trump-Kim meet will go ahead

North Korea says it may cancel the meeting after a top Trump aide's "reckless" remarks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2In7nAH

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in anti-fake news campaign

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k0XMAN

Gaza: The history behind the anger

The BBC's Paul Adams explains the issues at the root of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wIQMC4

Trump helped Europe lose its illusions - Tusk

European Council President Donald Tusk accuses Washington of "capricious assertiveness". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k5HS8B

Senate panel releases report on 2016 Trump Tower meeting

The 2016 meeting is a part of the ongoing Russia meddling investigation by the Justice Department. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GmHCL3

Beirut Pride cancelled after organiser detained

The organiser of Lebanon's Beirut Pride says authorities detained him on Monday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IGFwL4

Vault 7 inquiry: CIA data leak suspect named by media

Joshua Schulte is suspected of leaking secret documents but instead faces charges over abuse images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KwaGSv

Syria war: OPCW says chlorine used in February attack

The global chemical weapons watchdog says chlorine was released from cylinders in Saraqeb. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GqJxhK

Aliso Viejo blast: Mystery explosion kills woman in Orange County California

Reports say a package may have caused the explosion at a building south of Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHvDwD

Why some Commonwealth Games athletes overstay their visas

A group who face deportation in Australia have made a "huge" decision, an ex-Cameroon athlete says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wQ1bLY

Why is Spanish Iberico cured ham so expensive?

A single leg costs hundreds of pounds and increasing demand is pushing prices up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rM5VMZ

Disappearing Tarn: Tasmanian lake's return delights visitors

Nearly always dry, the tarn has delighted visitors after filling with a rare amount of water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMZdBa

New Girl: Zooey Deschanel bids 'bittersweet' farewell to sitcom

The two-part series finale of Zooey Deschanel's comedy show has aired in the US - with a twist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k1PVTu

Russia World Cup: Argentina 'flirting manual' panned

Argentina's football association is panned for giving advice about flirting in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ik2lVr

Indonesia violence: Samurai sword-armed men target police station

Four men are killed attacking a police station in the latest violence linked to Islamist militancy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IoRsxw

Venezuela seizes Kellogg cereal factory after closure

Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro says the plant has been handed to workers and will continue output. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rJyoUG

Italy's populists aim to challenge EU on debt and migrants

The parties say they are close to a government deal and one plan is to wipe out billions in debt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jYZYsB

Polycystic ovary syndrome: Scientists closer to understanding cause

A common cause of infertility may be due to a hormonal imbalance before birth, researchers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rKq9qF

N Korea cancels talks with South Korea and warns US

North Korea also warned the US over the fate of Kim Jong-un's 12 June summit with Donald Trump from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rHU7fA

Frogs and goats banned on American Airlines

American Airlines updates its policy on therapy animals, and bans tusked animals from flying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jX88Sc

Police force escorts slain officer's son to school

The son of an officer killed during a homicide investigation makes an emotional return to school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rJo8Li

India flyover collapse kills at least 18 in Varanasi

Cars were crushed beneath tonnes of concrete when a pillar for the under-construction road toppled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2InWQ8w

Gaza violence: Israelis and Palestinians in fierce exchanges at UN

Palestinian and Israeli UN envoys trade bitter accusations after Monday's killing of 58 Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wM7Yqg

Embattled Kaspersky to open Swiss data centre 'for transparency'

Cyber-security firm Kaspersky will move infrastructure after it was linked to Kremlin spying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IIgET2

Letters 'shame' voters before Pennsylvania primary elections

The notes warn that there will be a follow-up revealing who voted in Tuesday's primary elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L5zfXQ

Lars von Trier serial killer film prompts walkout

Film critics walk out of controversial director Lars von Trier's violent serial killer screening in Cannes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KswO0q

What's at the root of the Gaza conflict?

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains the reason why people have been protesting in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IplcdF

US author Tom Wolfe dies aged 87

Wolfe wrote perhaps the defining American novel of the Reagan era in The Bonfire of the Vanities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jZz5Vy

Spike Lee tells world to ‘wake up’ over Trump

The director lambasts US President Donald Trump during a fiery conference at Cannes Film Festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2k0JOiu

Gun makers on trial over Mexico exports

Six former Heckler & Koch staff are accused of illegally exporting rifles to violence-wracked Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ImhHEO

Israel-Palestinian conflict: Life in the Gaza Strip

Find out more about what it is like to live in the Gaza Strip, from the economy to education, health and water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WhINNE

Amazon and Starbucks blast Seattle tax to fight homelessness

The local council wants the two Seattle-based giants to help fight homelessness in the US city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KogFsE

Italy anti-abortion posters spark outcry in Rome

A campaign labelling abortion as the "prime cause of femicide" prompts calls for the mayor to intervene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IjWMlL

China Sichuan Airlines pilot 'sucked out of plane' survives

A Chinese passenger plane makes an emergency landing after its windscreen blows out at 32,000ft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GhTDRF

Cannes 2018: Kristen Stewart goes barefoot despite high heels rule

The actress seemed to be protesting against the red carpet dress code at the film festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jVmRNA

Gap says sorry for T-shirts with 'incorrect map' of China

The US retailer is the latest firm to anger China by not adhering to its territorial claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KqToGH

Is this a pigeon? A 2011 meme reincarnated in 2018

"It's like my son got elected president and then got a full face tattoo," says translator of 'Is this a pigeon?' fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rFLaUc

Turkey Erdogan: German furore over football photos with stars

Posing for photos with the Turkish president lands footballers Özil and Gündogan in hot water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IjeING

George Soros: Foundation quits Hungary over 'repressive' policies

The decision comes as the government moves to tighten its grip on non-government organisations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jVIIEF

Jerusalem embassy: Why Trump's move was not about peace

Why moving the US embassy to Jerusalem was more about Trumpian politics than making peace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IH2ZM1

Why an Australian supermarket chain is locking up baby milk

The move by Australian chain Coles follows controversy about the resale of products in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICTOMT

‘Pakistan's army tried to hack my Facebook’

A harassed human rights activist reveals to the BBC how she was a target for repeated cyber attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IF9saA

Activists mock US gun culture with Chicago 'gun-sharing' dock

The art installation aims to show obtaining a gun in the US can be as easy as renting a bike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L04NOA

Gaza violence: Israel defends actions as 55 Palestinians killed

Israel's PM says his military acted in self defence, as Palestinians condemn a "massacre". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IG1DkN

Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupts as campers cook breakfast

A group of hikers has a lucky escape on Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IfZOvJ

Sam Nzima: The man behind the iconic photo of the fight against apartheid

Sam Nzima dashed to the scene of a shooting in 1976 just in time to see a child falling to the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rH6zfH

Lois Lane actress Margot Kidder dies aged 69

Margot Kidder, known for her role as Lois Lane in 1978's Superman, died at her home on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rHMtli

US ruling opens way for states-wide sports betting

Gambling shares in the US and UK surge after the Supreme Court paves the way for legalised sports betting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GdpW4t

Catalans elect new separatist leader Quim Torra

Quim Torra is committed to Catalan independence despite Spain's crackdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wCKeVn

Double amputee Xia Boyu makes history on Everest summit

Xia Boyu lost his feet to frostbite after giving his sleeping bag to a sick teammate in 1975. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jZjllb

DR Congo: Why do tourists go to Virunga National Park?

Africa's oldest park has been forced to suspend tourism following following the killing of a ranger and the abduction of tourists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IjqKX4

Does LeBron James really have a photographic memory?

Basketball player LeBron James has astounded fans with his memory - here's his total recall secret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IeDemZ

Palestinians killed in Gaza-Israel border clashes

Israeli forces clashed with Palestinians amid protests ahead of the US embassy opening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iiw5hq

The Afghan girls returning to school

Schools in Achin stood empty for two years - now local girls are back to get an education. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kk7FVn

Eurovision 2018: Netta returns to Israel after win

She greeted fans on the tarmac in Tel Aviv with a speech and a dance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ge214U

Director Lars von Trier returns to Cannes

The Danish director makes his first festival appearance since the infamous "Nazi" remarks of 2011. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KkfxWV

Ramadan fast: Should children give up food and water?

Doctors in Germany have appealed to Muslim parents not to have their children fast during Ramadan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IjNeHJ

Royal Wedding: Meet the US and UK wedding planners

Two wedding planners, an American and a Brit, reveal what makes a great day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wBcCaA

Naomi Musenga death: Emergency operator blames pressure after mocking caller

An emergency operator accused of ignoring a French woman's plea hours before her death says she refuses to take the blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KmhDpq

Spanish father accused of 'evil spirits' rape

A father in Spain allegedly raped his 15-year-old daughter and two of her friends repeatedly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iia3LH

Surabaya attacks: Parents who bring their children to die

Indonesia's suicide attacks may be the first where attackers take their own children along to die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kl1dNS

India's Tharoor charged over wife's death

Indian MP and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor charged with aiding his wife’s suicide in 2014 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GetqDx

Trump seeks to save Chinese jobs at ZTE ahead of trade talks

The US president makes a surprise move to help a telecoms firm subject to a US export ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0CuzM

Surabaya church attacks: Indonesian family of bombers 'had been to Syria'

IS claimed Sunday's attack on churches in Indonesia, carried out by parents and their children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wC6crE

Italy election: Five Star and League 'agree programme'

But the Five Star Movement and League have still to agree on a coalition cabinet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GcH5LA

Sao Paulo fire: Search for victims called off

Four people are still unaccounted for, nearly two weeks after the blaze in a Sao Paulo building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jTez91

Bereaved Australian father describes his feelings

The father of four children found shot dead with their mother in Australia says he is "sad" but "not angry". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rE8QIh

Students killed as bridge collapses

At least five university students lose their lives in an accident at a tourist site in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gfpd2M

Pompeo on N Korea: US may allow private firms to invest

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says US investors could help build the country's energy grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KZ9p7B

Chinese aircraft carrier starts sea trials

State media show footage of the still-unnamed carrier leaving port in the north-eastern city of Dalian on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IzHsVB

Iran nuclear deal: Envoy starts diplomatic tour after US withdrawal

Its foreign minister starts a diplomatic tour to seek assurances after the US abandoned the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rFqM5m

Jerusalem embassy: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner arrive for Monday opening

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner will open the new US embassy in Jerusalem on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IcEWW2

South Africa direct rule for North West province

Violent protests at alleged corruption by local officials have gripped the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Il9yAs

Margaret River shooting: Grandfather 'planned' Australia deaths

The father of four children killed in Australia says he believes the grandfather planned the killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rDiKcw

France attack: 'His hands were covered in blood'

An eyewitness describes the scene of a deadly knife attack in central Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rDiGJO

'One family' behind Indonesia blasts

Members of one family were behind bomb attacks on three churches in the city of Surabaya, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KZoZAb

Would you give your kids total freedom?

A father of six living in rural Finland has an unusual parenting style: his children enjoy total freedom in the house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KjAa5H

Jorge Bergero: I bring my orchestra to the terminally ill

Jorge Bergero is a cellist who performs for people who can’t make it to concert halls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KSf1kd

ICYMI: Chocolate, Putin and a Lego wedding

A problem with chocolate in Poland and other stories that may have passed you by. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wDSTHa

Pakistan blocks US diplomat from leaving after fatal crash

The military attache is alleged to have killed a motorcyclist by driving a red traffic light. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KgEkLy

One killed by Paris police - reports

At least one person is killed and several hurt in a knife attack in central Paris, French media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gclcfc

Cannes 2018: Female stars protest on red carpet for equal rights

Actresses, including Cate Blanchett and Jane Fonda, protest against gender inequality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jQTrAb

Mars exploration: Nasa to send helicopter to red planet

The US space agency says it will be the first test of a heavier-than-air aircraft on another planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ic4OBt

Mexico says round-the-world cyclists were murdered

Local officials originally said the European pair lost control of their bikes and fell off a cliff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jTvRmy

North Korea to dismantle nuclear site in May ceremony

Pyongyang will break up the site later this month, ahead of the unprecedented Trump-Kim meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jRGLsX

R Kelly gives defiant performance amid protests in North Carolina

The R&B singer, who denies sexual assault, declines to tone down his act in North Carolina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KUvwwd

Burundi village attack leaves 26 dead ahead of referendum