Showing posts from January, 2023

Budget 2023: What happened to last year's pledges?

Progress has been made on broad economic indicators, but some social welfare sc…

Organ donation: 'My daughter was shot but lives on in those she saved'

Could the shooting of a six-year-old girl spark change in India where organ don…

LGBT people hunted by gangs and police in Egypt

A BBC News investigation reveals how violent gangs are abusing LGBT community m…

US shooting suspect 'killed seven after $100 bill'

A San Mateo County District Attorney has said the suspect was angered over a wo…

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for US visa

The ex-president, currently staying in Florida, wants to "enjoy being a to…

Swedish flag burnt in Jakarta amid Turkey Nato row

Indonesia is the latest country to see anti-Sweden protests, after a Quran burn…

Adani Group says Hindenburg fraud claim 'calculated attack on India'

Last week the Indian firm owned by Asia's richest man had more than $50bn w…

Man rescued after crashing stolen police car on train tracks in Georgia

The suspect jumped into a police vehicle during a traffic stop in the US city o…

Ukraine war: Funeral held for battleground body collector

Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the…

The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain

Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discom…

Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited do…

Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in N…

Iran 'foils drone attack' on military facility in Isfahan

The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor …

New US childhood obesity guidelines criticised by families

Some families worry that new guidelines from US paediatricians prioritise surge…

Nigeria floods: Songs and testimonies from a drowning world

Portraits of communities devastated by the worst recorded floods in Nigeria. …

Television frontman Tom Verlaine dies at 73

His band rose to fame in the 1970s New York punk scene, scoring UK hits includi…

Tyre Nichols: Police unit is disbanded after death

The so-called Scorpion special unit will be disbanded after its officers were s…

Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision

The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" wh…

AP deletes widely mocked tweet about ‘the’ French

The news agency had warned that journalists referencing "the French" …

The Somali funk spirit that has overcome anarchy and exile

Somalia's music scene is booming once again after years of conflict and Isl…

Community reckons with police killing by black officers

All five officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were black. Experts say t…

US to make it easier for gay men to donate blood

The FDA will soon remove a three month abstinence policy for donations for men …

Colorado bear poses for roughly 400 'selfies' on wildlife camera

One motion-detecting camera captured roughly 400 images of the surprise selfie …

Who is Jeff Zients, Biden's new chief of staff? 

The former Covid czar returns to one of the most powerful jobs in the US govern…

Truck attacker guilty of killing 8 on NYC bike path

The Uzbekistan native may face the death penalty for what was the city's de…

They sold a Picasso to flee the Nazis - now their heirs want it back

In 1938, Woman Ironing was sold to escape Germany. Now the heirs of the origina…

Tennessee official 'sickened' by footage of Tyre Nichols arrest

Tyre Nichols, 29, was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving and …

US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew

The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21…

Egypt archaeology: Gold-covered mummy among latest discoveries

The mummy was found inside a sarcophagus that has remained unopened for 4,300 y…

Gaza's only all-girl boxing club finds a home

After training women on the beach and in a garage, Osama has now moved to a pro…

Donald Trump to be allowed back onto Facebook and Instagram

The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will e…

737 Max crashes: Boeing in court on fraud charge

Relatives of those who died when two Boeing 737 Max aircraft crashed are trying…

Olympics 2024: IOC opens door to Russian and Belarussian athletes competing in Paris

Russian and Belarussian athletes could be free to compete as neutrals at the 20…

Tesla posts record profit despite price cuts

Elon Musk's electric car company is facing questions as the economy weakens…

Ros Atkins on… Germany’s Ukraine tank decision

The BBC's Analysis Editor examines the background to Germany’s decision to …

Texas hit by extreme weather as storms sweep the US

Houston, Texas was battered by a powerful storm on Tuesday as severe weather hi…

Virginia school had three warnings about 6-year-old with gun, says lawyer

Teacher Abigail Zwerner was left with serious injuries after being shot in her …

JNU: India students angry after screening of BBC Modi documentary blocked

Students say power was cut to prevent them showing the film which has riled Ind…

Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'

Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police …

Michelle Yeoh: Chinese fans rejoice at Oscar nomination

If she wins, Yeoh will become the first Asian woman to win Best Actress. from…

New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern's last day as prime minister

Before handing over to Chris Hipkins, Jacinda Ardern attended an annual gatheri…

Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m

The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their cata…

Ukraine war: British pair killed trying 'humanitarian evacuation'

Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw were killed in Soledar, eastern Ukraine, the Par…

Joshimath: What’s the future of India's sinking Himalayan town?

Experts say it will be hard to save parts of the town that are already sinking.…

Tyre Nichols: Memphis police beat man like 'human piñata' - lawyers

Memphis police fired five officers following the encounter that left black fath…

Eight-year-old Indian diamond heiress who became a nun

Activists say Devanshi's vows of renunciation that make her a Jain nun are …

Erdogan tells Sweden not to expect Nato bid support

The Turkish president's warning comes after protests in Sweden, including a…

China: Northern city of Mohe reports coldest temperature

The northernmost city of Mohe has recorded temperatures of -53C, its lowest on …

Capitol rioter who posed with feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk found guilty

Richard Barnett carried a stun gun as he joined the crowds storming the Capitol…

Ukraine war: Germany won't block export of its Leopard 2 tanks

The country has been under increasing international pressure to send its Leopar…

Razzie nominations: Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde leads with eight

The biopic about Marilyn Monroe gets eight nominations, while actor Tom Hanks g…

Pakistan power cut: Major cities without electricity after grid breakdown

It happened after power grids were turned on in the morning, the power minister…

Covid: Thailand tourism up but still below pre-pandemic level

The holiday destination is set to start charging overseas visitors $9.20 each f…

The ancient trees at the heart of a case against the Crown

An indigenous community in Canada is suing for their land - and using unusual e…

Spain gang bust: Ukrainians exploited in illegal tobacco operation

Spanish police say Ukrainian refugees worked long hours to mass-produce counter…

Police surround white van after Monterey Park shooting

Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were sh…

Actor Jeremy Renner broke over 30 bones in snow plough accident

The Avengers star shares an update on his recovery after being critically injur…

How Ukraine war led to a new Indian beer in Poland

Two Indians turned a crisis into opportunity when they were stuck with a shipme…

How eating oysters could help protect the coast

Restaurants in New Orleans are recycling their oyster shells in an effort to pr…

Tennessee fires officials after damning death penalty report

The lethal injection is under increased scrutiny after a series of botched exec…

Lunar New Year: How the world celebrated

Fireworks and lanterns in the street start the 2023 celebrations for one of the…

Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years

Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a ple…

Japan was the future but it's stuck in the past

The so-called lost decade has now stretched to three. What went wrong, asks Rup…

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes attempted to flee US, prosecutors claim

According to a new court filing, the 38-year-old bought a one-way ticket to Mex…

Florida manatees are dying at alarming rate

A sea grass shortage has resulted in an influx of manatee deaths, who rely on t…

Alabama man secretly helped pay strangers' prescriptions for years

Every month for 10 years, Hody Childress quietly gave $100 to a local pharmacy …

France's Macron proposes big rise in defence budget

France's president details plans for a seven-year budget of €413bn to trans…

Ukraine war: Allies to meet as Kyiv requests tank donations

Talks will focus on military aid, with pressure on Germany to allow Ukraine its…

Jacinda Ardern: New Zealand PM says no regrets over decision to step down

New Zealand's leader says she has a "sense of relief" as her part…

FAA outage: US airline regulators blame contractor for travel chaos

The US airline regulator says a contractor is responsible for delaying and canc…

Australia's 'Toadzilla': Record-breaking cane toad found in Queensland

The cane toad, weighing in at 2.7kg, is six times bigger than the average speci…

Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 January 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - …

US rock legend David Crosby dies aged 81

Crosby, who co-founded both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, had been ill…

The California storms were great for wine

After years of drought, vineyards got a much-needed infusion of water from week…

Croatia, the euro and a coffee controversy - but is it all just froth?

Croatia switched to the euro on 1 January, but many feel businesses are taking …

France strikes bid to halt Macron's rise in retirement age

Planned reforms by President Macron would raise the retirement age to 64 - a hu…

Ukraine's president Zelensky addresses Davos forum after fatal helicopter crash

Ukraine's interior minister and other officials were among the 14 killed in…

Bitzlato crypto founder charged with $700m financial crimes

Bitzlato co-founder Anatoly Legkodymov is accused of helping to process $700m i…

JetBlue plane hits parked aircraft at JFK airport

An aircraft bound for Puerto Rico struck the tail of a parked plane as it was d…

Dnipro missile: Son in search of his mother

Roman is unsure if his mother is alive after a Russian missile strike on 14 Jan…

Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa cleared of tax evasion

The acquittal of the journalist and Nobel Laureate has been hailed as a win for…

FTX: Collapsed crypto exchange says $415m was hacked

Last week the company told a bankruptcy judge in Delaware that it had recovered…

Nigeria elections 2023: How influencers are secretly paid by political parties

Nigerian politicians are hiring social media influencers to spread disinformati…

Golden Globes: Several celebrities announce Covid days after awards

A number of celebrities who attended this year's awards test positive for C…

Census in India: Baffling lack of data is hurting Indians

The government blames Covid for the delay in new data, which is now hitting cru…

Italian Pier Antonio Panzeri held in EU-Qatargate bribery probe agrees to tell all

The former EU lawmaker is accused of being a leader of a criminal network which…

Industrial espionage: How China sneaks out America's technology secrets

The true extent of commercial spying is unknown but experts say it is "per…

BBC Breakfast: Forty years of early morning bloopers

A look back at some of the unexpected funny moments in the history of the BBC&#…

What does Andrew Tate promise his followers?

The controversial influencer has been detained in Romania as part of a human tr…

California shooting: Baby among six others killed in Goshen

Police say six people, including the baby's 17-year-old mother, were killed…

Eiffel Tower lights up in support of women protesting in Iran

The Paris landmark displays the message "Femme, Vie, Liberte" in Fren…

Andrew Tate: Brothers' luxury cars are seized by Romanian police

Romanian officials were seen towing vehicles away from his compound in Buchares…

Global firms help Myanmar's military make weapons, says report

Troops are using homemade arms against their own people, says a report which ur…

Mursal Nabizada: Gunmen kill former Afghan MP at home in Kabul

Ms Nabizada was an MP until the government was overthrown by the Taliban in Aug…

DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the at…

Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was …

How drones could be the future of Indian farming

Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that wo…

Jesus baptism site makeover aims to draw a million Christians in 2030

As pilgrims mark Epiphany, Jordan plans an ambitious project to upgrade place o…

Mexico tightens ban on smoking in public places

The step, approved in 2021, means the country now has one of the world's st…

Your pictures on the theme of 'open doors'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC Ne…

Thousands of Israelis hold legal reforms protest in Tel Aviv

Organisers have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of undermining democr…

Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure

Several cities were struck, including Dnipro, where an apartment block was hit …

California's hydro-climate whiplash explained

From droughts and wildfires to floods and landslides - why extreme weather may …

Lisa Marie to be buried next to son at Graceland

The singer was the only child of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll",…

Lithuanian gas pipeline hit by large explosion

Latvia's defence minster says sabotage could not be ruled out as a cause of…

Newport News: Staff were alerted six-year-old may have had a weapon

School chief says at least one staff member was alerted the child had a gun bef…

Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins 'Pinky' and 'Brain' tunnel protest

The activist condemns police as German protesters try to stop a coal mine from …

Bursts of flames after Lithuania gas pipeline explosion

A gas pipeline connecting Lithuania and Latvia exploded outside Pasvalys in Lit…

Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins German coal mine protests

The Swedish climate activist joined coal mine protesters in the German village …

COP28: Why has an oil boss been chosen to head climate summit?

The UAE has named state oil company chief Sultan Al Jaber as president of the U…

India targets China's dominance in mobile phones

There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile…

Does easing US inflation point the way for the world?

It may be good news for the rest of the world if price increases in the US cont…

Lisa Marie Presley hospitalised after heart attack, US media says

The singer, who is rock legend Elvis's only child, was reportedly found unr…

Biden documents: Who is the special counsel in the Biden probe?

Robert K Hur is a seasoned prosecutor and trial lawyer with ties to the Donald …

Harry book: Prince William asked by reporter if he has read Spare

William and Catherine were on their first public outing since Prince Harry'…

Green comet approaching Earth for first time in 50,000 years

Scientists say the bright green comet will be visible in the night sky for almo…

Surendran Pattel: The US judge who once made cigarettes in India

Surendran K Pattel's inspiring rise from a life of grinding poverty has mad…

Nigeria's cash crunch: Hunting out savings from under mattresses

Why Africa's most-populous country is introducing new bank notes weeks befo…

Jill Biden: US first lady undergoes surgery to remove cancerous skin lesions

The lesions were consistent with basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of …

Supermodel Tatjana Patitz dies at 56

Tatjana Patitz, one of the 1990's most prominent supermodels, died in Calif…

Why did FAA ground flights across the US?

The disruption was caused by a glitch in an air safety tool called Notice to Ai…

Afghanistan: Deadly suicide bombing outside foreign ministry

Police said at least five civilians had been killed but another Taliban officia…

Cardinal George Pell dies aged 81

Cardinal George Pell, whose conviction on child abuse charges shocked the Catho…

Andrew Tate loses bid to end detention in Romania

The controversial influencer remains in detention as part of a human traffickin…

Brazil Congress riot: Conditions of detainees come under scrutiny

About 1,000 people are still being held and questioned in connection with the 8…

Soledar: Video shows fighting and tank fire in pounded Ukraine salt mine town

Reuters obtained footage showing the past few days in the town, which Russia lo…

Brazil Congress: Big pro-democracy rallies held to condemn rioters

They come after supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro ransacked the heart o…

Peru protests: Many dead in new clashes

At least 17 people are killed as anti-government protesters try to seize an air…

Disney boss calls for workers to return to office four days a week

From the start of March employees will be asked to be in the office from Monday…

Brazil Congress: How police failed to stop the protest

President Lula has questioned police actions in failing to prevent the storming…

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro admitted to hospital, wife says

The former president is under observation with abdominal pain, his wife Michell…

Brazil protests: Artwork suffers damage beyond repair

Brazil mourns the loss of key parts of its artistic collection damaged by riote…

Lützerath: German coal mine stand off amid Ukraine war energy crunch

Activists and police are facing off in Lützerath, where diggers plan to expand …

Brazil ex-president's supporters smash top court's windows

The moment supporters of Brazil's far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro…

Inside Brazil's stormed presidential palace

Bolsonaro supporters wearing Brazilian colours wave flags and cheer after invad…

Himachal Pradesh: Thousands despair as India Adani plants shut down

Many locals in India's Himachal Pradesh state say that they have lost their…

The South Korean draq queen raising LGBT awareness

Heezy Yang uses his drag act Hurricane Kimchi to raise awareness of South Korea…

Flight PS752: Families of victims met with harassment from Iran

Canadian intelligence is probing "hostile state actors" who are intim…

Fan outrage at Susan Meachen, the romance novelist accused of faking her death

The drama surrounding author Susan Meachen's alleged death hoax is stranger…

Ukraine war: The ceasefire that never happened

Shellfire and attacks have taken place in the town of Bakhmut on Orthodox Chris…

Ana Montes: Top spy freed in US after more than 20 years

Ana Montes was described as being among "the most damaging spies" eve…

Nigerian schools: Flogged for speaking my mother tongue

Nigeria wants local languages to replace English in primary education, but some…

Black Star Line: 50,000 descend on Ghana for diaspora festival

The Black Star Line Festival concluded on Saturday with a festival featuring in…

Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympath…

Dramatic moments from a week of chaos in Congress

The vote for House Speaker has offered a unique glimpse of behind-the-scenes ac…

Week in pictures: 31 December 2022 - 6 January 2023

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven…

Are tech job cuts a warning for the wider economy?

A question mark hangs over whether job cuts seen in the tech sector will spread…

Kevin McCarthy says he has votes to become US House Speaker

Despite losing 13 votes, the Republican says he will prevail when lawmakers rec…

Ukraine war: What does facial recognition software make of Putin’s backdrop crowd?

There's been speculation public meetings with President Putin have been sta…

Driver crashes and flips vehicle inside US drive-through car wash

The 77-year-old driver was trapped for 90 minutes before he was rescued. from…

McDonald's leaves Kazakhstan over supply shortages

It is understood access to certain products has become difficult due to sanctio…

Kevin McCarthy loses historic 11th vote for US House Speaker

The deadlock will continue into a fourth day, since no business can go ahead un…

Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping

The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itsel…

Tunisha Sharma: The Indian actress whose death set off a storm

Tunisha Sharma's suspected suicide and the subsequent arrest of her ex have…

William and Harry: Royal brothers through the years

From birth, the royal brother's lives have been closely watched from around…

Sri Lanka crisis: Parents forced to pick which child can go to school

The economic crisis may no longer make headlines but it has a devastating effec…

Ros Atkins on... How Ukraine’s deadly New Year attack unfolded

A Ukrainian missile attack killed dozens of Russian conscripts in Makiivka. f…

Mexico prison break: Mourning for guards killed in attack

Twenty-six people were killed in total after a prison break in Ciudad Juárez, C…

China Covid: EU officials 'strongly' urge testing for travel

Travel in and out of China gets easier from Sunday, as it moves away from its z…

California declares emergency as massive storm slams into coast

The storm is expected to bring deadly flooding, landsides, and power outages af…

Makiivka attack: Could mobile phones have revealed Russian location?

Russia says mobile phone signals gave their troops' position away before a …

Makiivka: Russia blames missile attack on troops' phone use

Russia now says 89 soldiers were killed in the attack in Makiivka, in the occup…

Microsoft recognises first labour union in US

Quality assurance workers at the video production company ZeniMax studios agree…

Idaho suspect agrees to extradition to face murder charges - lots of questions remain

Bryan Kohberger agrees to extradition but police have not released details on h…

Gunman who smoke bombed subway pleads guilty to terrorism

Frank James, 63, was charged with 10 counts of terrorism, one for each person s…

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in pr…

Makiivka: Russia points fingers after deadliest Ukraine attack

The deaths of dozens of Russian soldiers at Makiivka in Ukraine prompt recrimin…

Australia helicopter collision: Four dead in mid-air incident over Gold Coast

Four people were killed and a woman and two young boys are in critical conditio…

Third of world in recession this year, IMF head warns

Kristalina Georgieva says 2023 will be "tougher" than last year as th…

Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism

It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - something anyone who…

Pope Benedict XVI: Lying in state at the Vatican begins

Tens of thousands of people are expected to pay their respects to Benedict XVI …

Dozens escape Mexican jail in deadly attack

Suspected members of a drug cartel pull up in armoured vehicles and open fire o…

Russia-Ukraine war: Drone attacks continue on Kyiv and eastern Ukraine

Air raid sirens sound shortly before midnight as the latest in a wave of attack…

Ukraine war: Putin should face trial this year, says top lawyer

Russia's leader is a "guilty man", says the barrister who led the…

Crowds celebrate in Brazil as Lula sworn in as president

Brazil's new president travelled in an open-topped car and waved to people …

Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce

Thirty years since their break-up, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have a harmo…

The sermon that became Amazing Grace

The hymn Amazing Grace started life as a sermon written by a former slave ship …

Ukraine war: New year in Putin’s Russia - nothing is normal

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the Kremlin's alternative reality as 2023 …

Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer dies aged 74

She was a member of the Pointer Sisters, the 70s band whose hits included Jump …

New Year celebrations: How the world brought in 2023

As the world turns more and more countries greet 2023. from BBC News - World …

Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, …

UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation

The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despi…

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