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Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidential election against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi https://ift.tt/S9IGRPQ Bola Tinubu, 70, is declared the winner of Nigeria's election despite opposition c…

Covid: FBI director Christopher Wray says China lab leak 'most likely' https://ift.tt/adSEmXC Christopher Wray says the FBI has "for quite some time" settled on a potential lab inci…

India G20: Diplomatic test as Ukraine war dominates talks https://ift.tt/adSEmXC Can India navigate tensions and secure any agreements as a divided G20 meets in Delhi?

Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia https://ift.tt/adSEmXC The K-pop superstars are among major acts that have returned as pandemic restrictions ease.

New York City struggles to keep up with migrant influx https://ift.tt/adSEmXC More than 45,000 migrants have arrived in less than a year, overwhelming shelters and resources.

Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World https://ift.tt/KF9DNv1 Walt Disney World's self-governing district is now under the control of Florida's governor.

Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric' https://ift.tt/KF9DNv1 Residents in the occupied West Bank area tell the BBC a mob went on an hours-long rampage.

Ukraine war: Viral conspiracy theories falsely claim the war is fake https://ift.tt/KF9DNv1 False claims that the war in Ukraine is a hoax have been shared online as the country marked the first anni…

Storm Juliette: Cold snap leaves Barcelona covered in snow https://ift.tt/KF9DNv1 Storm Juliette sets off a weather alert in parts of northern Spain as cold air comes in from the Arctic.

Sunak hails new Brexit deal but concerns remain https://ift.tt/KF9DNv1 The PM says the agreement for Northern Ireland is a breakthrough, as many Tory MPs express support.

Ukraine war: On board with Ukraine's attack helicopter crews https://ift.tt/KF9DNv1 Ukraine pilot Roman says they need modern helicopters and explains how they evade Russia's air-defence syst…

Ukraine war: How Russia took the south - and then got stuck https://ift.tt/KF9DNv1 The story of Russia's rapid advance in southern Ukraine, told by the people who managed to stop it.

Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says https://ift.tt/KF9DNv1 Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figur…

Mexico protests: Huge crowds rally against electoral reform https://ift.tt/KF9DNv1 People marched on the presidential palace in Mexico City, where organisers claim 500,000 gathered.

Ukraine war: On board low-flying helicopter with renowned airman https://ift.tt/K8Oyugh The BBC gets rare access to a renowned airman and his ageing helicopter during a low-flying mission.

EU chief and UK PM to hold 'final talks' on NI deal https://ift.tt/K8Oyugh The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak.

US media drop Dilbert comics over creator's racist tirade https://ift.tt/K8Oyugh The comic strip's creator Scott Adams said white people should "get the hell away" from black people…

Ukraine's Banksy stamps feature art of Putin in judo match https://ift.tt/K8Oyugh They reproduce a mural by the UK graffiti artist on a Ukrainian house devastated by Russian shelling.

Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide https://ift.tt/K8Oyugh Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend.

Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois https://ift.tt/K8Oyugh Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica.

The mission to save the biggest frog on earth https://ift.tt/NM9dfhc One man's bid to learn the secrets of the endangered frog that grows to the size of a domestic cat.

Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak wants to get job done on new Brexit deal https://ift.tt/NM9dfhc The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome"…

LA snow dusts Hollywood sign as winter storm tightens grip https://ift.tt/NM9dfhc San Francisco breaks a 132-year record low temperature, and snow is forecast for the Mojave Desert.

Nigeria election 2023: Millions vote in tightest-ever poll https://ift.tt/NM9dfhc The two-party system which has dominated since the end of military rule in 1999 is under threat.

Zeenat Aman: The 1970s Bollywood diva winning Gen Z hearts online https://ift.tt/NM9dfhc Zeenat Aman, 71, is delighting thousands of people with her wry, thoughtful Instagram posts.

Week in pictures: 18 - 24 February 2023 https://ift.tt/NM9dfhc A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days.

The Manchester puppet masters who made the stars of Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio https://ift.tt/NM9dfhc A low-key British animation studio created the models for Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed …

TV show Succession to end after fourth season https://ift.tt/FRjXy7E The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end.

Warning of radioactive risk to water from North Korea nuclear tests https://ift.tt/FRjXy7E A Seoul-based group flags leakage of radioactive materials into groundwater as a major concern.

Space capsule launched to ISS to bring home stranded astronauts https://ift.tt/FRjXy7E The launch comes after another vehicle meant to return the ISS astronauts was damaged by a meteoroid.

Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 February 2023 https://ift.tt/FRjXy7E A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

US ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits lying but denies killing family https://ift.tt/FRjXy7E The South Carolina scion weeps as he recalls finding his wife and son dead, but denies murder.

Ukraine war: One year in 87 seconds on anniversary https://ift.tt/FRjXy7E On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, hoping to take over the country in a matter of days.

Alec Baldwin enters not guilty plea over Halyna Hutchins death https://ift.tt/rMZyB3P Prosecutors accuse the 30 Rock actor of "criminal negligence" as he enters his plea online.

Bodies found in plane wreck on Philippines volcano https://ift.tt/rMZyB3P All four people on board the light plane are confirmed dead by search authorities.

How Ukraine helped the US rethink refugee policy https://ift.tt/rMZyB3P After a successful initiative aimed at Ukrainians, the US is expanding private sponsorship for refugees.

Nigeria elections 2023: Young people pin their hopes on presidential outsider https://ift.tt/rMZyB3P Some 40% of Nigeria's voters are under 35, and many want change after years of misrule.

Los Angeles meteorologists marvel at blizzard warnings https://ift.tt/rMZyB3P It's usually sunny and warm in Southern California, but area forecasters are experiencing a first

Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud https://ift.tt/rMZyB3P More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil's São Paulo state.

Starbucks launches olive oil coffee drinks in Italy https://ift.tt/MJWaAj4 The world's biggest coffee chain entered the Italian market in 2018 and has around 20 stores in the country.

Russians in Putin's chokehold turn a blind eye to war https://ift.tt/MJWaAj4 Most prefer to let the Kremlin get on with its war, but keeping their heads down means moral compromises.

Winds lash Madagascar's coast as Cyclone Freddy makes landfall https://ift.tt/MJWaAj4 Gusts above130km/h (81mph) cause a storm surge, ripping off roofs and killing at least one person.

Ram Rahim: Anger over parole for Indian guru jailed for rape https://ift.tt/MJWaAj4 Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted of rape and murder, has spent a third of the last year out of jail.

How much has the US given to Ukraine? https://ift.tt/MJWaAj4 A year into the conflict, some are wondering where the money goes - and if the aid is worth the cost.

Uber, Ola, Rapido: Jobs at risk as Delhi bans motorbike taxis https://ift.tt/pETvuFd The Delhi government has asked ride-sharing apps to halt motorbike taxi services over licensing issues.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Baby pulled from the rubble reunited with aunt and uncle https://ift.tt/pETvuFd The newborn girl is adopted by her aunt and uncle who name her after her late mother, Afraa.

Algeria jails journalist Ihsane el-Kadi as old guard asserts power https://ift.tt/pETvuFd The "preventative detention" of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria.

How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm https://ift.tt/pETvuFd ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry.

Aziz Abdullah: Uyghur asylum-seeker death heaps pressure on Thailand https://ift.tt/pETvuFd Aziz Abdullah fled Xinjiang but got no further than Bangkok, where he died in an immigration centre.

George Santos tells Piers Morgan: I've been a terrible liar https://ift.tt/pETvuFd George Santos tells Piers Morgan his embellishments were not about "tricking the people".

Cambodia: Angkorian crown jewellery handed over in London https://ift.tt/HGnLBaZ The secret collection of 77 items from the Angkorian period has stunned antiquities experts.

Brewdog: UK craft beer giant expands into China https://ift.tt/HGnLBaZ The firm says its Punk IPA and other beers will be brewed in the country by the end of next month.

Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana https://ift.tt/HGnLBaZ The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks after the earthquake.

Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates https://ift.tt/HGnLBaZ Claims about poverty, unemployment and insecurity feature prominently in this election campaign.

We want Russia to come, say Moldova protesters https://ift.tt/HGnLBaZ Crowds in Chisinau voice anger at rising living costs and poverty as Moscow is accused of sending saboteurs.

Bafta bits you may have missed https://ift.tt/HGnLBaZ All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards.

Syrian earthquake victims being sent 'home' from Turkey for burial https://ift.tt/fwd0PHm The bodies of some of the more than 2,300 Syrians who died in Turkey are being repatriated by their f…

Five killed in Israeli strike on Damascus, Syria says https://ift.tt/fwd0PHm Syria's army says a soldier is among the dead, after rockets hit a high-security area of the capital.

Ukraine war: Russia must be defeated but not 'crushed', Macron says https://ift.tt/fwd0PHm The French president reaffirms support for Kyiv but hints that talks with Russia are a final goal.

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis https://ift.tt/fwd0PHm Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new ca…

The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown https://ift.tt/fwd0PHm Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China.

Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care https://ift.tt/fwd0PHm The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said.

Mexican rescue dog dies while saving lives in Turkey https://ift.tt/I62t3cZ After saving two earthquake survivors in Turkey, a Mexican rescue dog named Proteo died on the job.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Survivors rescued after 278 hours under flattened buildings https://ift.tt/I62t3cZ The three men are found alive under the rubble some 278 hours after the earthquake hit Turk…

Another six-year-old boy brings gun to school in Virginia https://ift.tt/I62t3cZ One mother says the boy threatened to shoot her daughter in a PE class before police were called.

Ukraine War: Over 30,000 Wagner fighters injured or killed in Ukraine, says US https://ift.tt/I62t3cZ Poorly trained convicts make up 90% of the Russian mercenaries killed, according to a US estimate…

Shape-shifting robot melts itself to escape lab jail https://ift.tt/I62t3cZ Within minutes, the Lego-like figure is seen moving behind bars, then liquefying itself to freedom.

Chilli crab: The woman behind Singapore's beloved dish https://ift.tt/I62t3cZ Cher Yam Tian, who created what is now a world-famous culinary delight, dies at 90.

US cancer patient developed 'uncontrollable' Irish accent https://ift.tt/3IH08is Despite never having been to Ireland, the North Carolina man spoke with a "brogue" until his death, …

Ohio town rues chemical train derailment as 'our Chernobyl' https://ift.tt/3IH08is Residents of this close-knit community fear the railroad disaster has changed their lives forever.

Why spy balloons are still useful in era of drones and satellites https://ift.tt/3IH08is A technology first used during the French Revolutionary Wars remains in demand today for good reasons.

Why is South Africa's navy joining exercises with Russia and China? https://ift.tt/3IH08is South Africa is taking part in a naval exercise with Russia and China, to the dismay of the US.

Bankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month https://ift.tt/3IH08is The Infowars host has nearly $10m in assets, and his outgoings include childcare, alimony and home upkeep.

Holding out against China in a row over reefs https://ift.tt/3IH08is China and the Philippines both have rival claims in the South China Sea.

FBI searches Biden papers at University of Delaware https://ift.tt/I4VWidE Investigators retrieved multiple boxes from the college and are said to be reviewing the material.

Elderly in China protest over slashed health benefits https://ift.tt/I4VWidE A second round of protests in seven days place fresh pressure on leader Xi Jinping.

Is Disney's magic spell wearing off? https://ift.tt/I4VWidE Under pressure to boost profit, Disney is doing what has worked for 100 years: rebooting the classics.

Big crowd gathers for sea turtle return home https://ift.tt/I4VWidE After being rescued and getting a tumour removed, the sea turtles were returned to the ocean.

Titanic: Video from 1986 shows wreckage after first discovery https://ift.tt/I4VWidE It was filmed during a 1986 diving expedition which gave the first glimpses of the shipwreck on the sea floor.

Panama migrant bus plunges off road killing 39 https://ift.tt/I4VWidE Migrants hoping to reach the US died when their bus fell into a ravine near Costa Rica.

Madhya Pradesh: India prepares to welcome 12 African cheetahs https://ift.tt/FXVfJ1z Five females and seven male cheetahs will be flown from South Africa to India on Saturday.

Cambodia: 'Every newsroom I work in gets silenced' https://ift.tt/FXVfJ1z VOD is the latest in a line of independent media outlets to be stifled in Cambodia.

United flight 1722: US to investigate Boeing 777's mysterious nosedive https://ift.tt/FXVfJ1z Passengers reportedly screamed as the flight from Hawaii plunged 1,400ft before the plane recovered.

Ethiopia war in Tigray: Eritrean soldiers accused of rape despite peace deal https://ift.tt/FXVfJ1z A 2022 peace deal halted Ethiopia's two-year civil war. Women say it did not stop the violence.…

US suspects three unidentified objects it shot down were 'benign' https://ift.tt/FXVfJ1z The White House says the unidentified aircraft may have been "tied to commercial or research enti…

Jovenel Moise: Four more people arrested over plot to kill Haiti's president https://ift.tt/FXVfJ1z Suspects include the boss of a US company that hired Colombian veterans for the mission, say of…

Tunisia: President Kais Saied's critics arrested in crackdown https://ift.tt/8evMCPX The head of an independent radio station is the latest to be held in a wave of arrests.

Australian boy, 8, dies of suspected electrocution at Fiji resort https://ift.tt/8evMCPX Police say Cairo Winitana was found "motionless" in a garden and believe he died of electrocution.

Valentine's Day: How fake dates help Indians find love and intimacy https://ift.tt/8evMCPX From dating surrogates to relationship coaches, Indians are turning to new ways to navigate love and des…

Name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day https://ift.tt/8evMCPX A Texas zoo is naming the critters after former partners before they are fed to an animal.

US warns that dual citizens face Russian conscription https://ift.tt/8evMCPX A new travel warning urges US citizens to leave the country immediately or face conscription.

Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand declares state of emergency https://ift.tt/8evMCPX It is the third time in the nation's history a state of emergency has been declared.

Turkey earthquake: BBC witnesses rescue after six days under rubble https://ift.tt/kDBlWU4 A man is rescued after spending nearly a week under the rubble in Antakya

US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron https://ift.tt/kDBlWU4 Washington has been on high alert since its military destroyed a suspected Chinese spy balloon on 4 February.

New Zealand storm Gabrielle: Tense wait as ex-cyclone moves over North Island https://ift.tt/kDBlWU4 Some people have been told to evacuate there homes and the worst weather is expected on Monday.

Turkey quake rescue effort saves man's life after five days under rubble https://ift.tt/kDBlWU4 Extraordinary footage shows Dr Malcolm Russell find the man, after 20 hours of digging.

DR Congo soldiers get death sentence for cowardice against M23 rebels https://ift.tt/kDBlWU4 The seven men caused the death of two civilians as they fled M23 rebels in North Kivu, a court rules.

Tiny creature unlocks life before the ice age https://ift.tt/kDBlWU4 A cave in Canada has been declared a globally significant location to preserve a rare amphipod.

Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants https://ift.tt/xoF2Ieh Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations.

The boxer who fled Iran seeking the freedom to fight https://ift.tt/xoF2Ieh Exiled after competing in France while failing to wear a hijab, Sadaf Khadem says it is now her home.

Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled https://ift.tt/xoF2Ieh Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid in China three years ago.

US and Canada military shoot down new unidentified object https://ift.tt/xoF2Ieh The flying object "violated airspace" over north-west Canada, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand braces for storm after record floods https://ift.tt/xoF2Ieh Residents are on edge as parts of the North Island prepare for more severe weather.

Kerala transgender couple's 'tears of joy' as baby born early https://ift.tt/Yl0Btc8 Zahad and Ziya, whose pregnancy photos made headlines, say their baby is fine after being born early.

Florida expands governor's power to move migrants https://ift.tt/Yl0Btc8 Democrats says the relocations are "human trafficking", but Republicans say it's "humanitarian".

Canada appeals ruling to repatriate citizens in Syria https://ift.tt/Yl0Btc8 British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is one of the four men a court ordered Canada to repatriate.

Ukraine war: More blackouts after 'massive' Russian attack https://ift.tt/Yl0Btc8 Kyiv says Russia used missiles and drones in its Friday morning's strike on power networks.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: New-born and mother saved after four days in rubble https://ift.tt/Yl0Btc8 Ten-day-old Yagiz was retrieved from ruins in southern Turkey following Monday's deadly earthqu…

US congresswoman throws hot coffee at lift attacker https://ift.tt/Yl0Btc8 The shocking attack on Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig does not appear to be politically motivated.

Amsterdam bans cannabis in its red light district https://ift.tt/10duURq The city council introduces the new laws in a bid to reduce disruption by tourists in the area.

Burt Bacharach speaks to the BBC in1964 https://ift.tt/10duURq Burt Bacharach told the BBC about why his music resonated with teenagers of the day.

The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system https://ift.tt/10duURq With 33 engines, Starship will be the most powerful launcher in human history.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Freezing weather adds to despair as quake toll passes 20,000 https://ift.tt/10duURq The UN calls for aid workers to get more resources and warns the full extent of the disast…

Japan arrests alleged ringleaders of 'Luffy' crime spree https://ift.tt/10duURq The men were said to have organised a wave of crimes in Japan from their Philippine jail.

Kerala transgender couple's 'tears of joy' for baby https://ift.tt/10duURq Ziya and Zahad, whose pregnancy photos made headlines, say their baby is fine after being born early.

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major shake-up of firm https://ift.tt/10duURq The cuts come as boss Bob Iger presented his set of financial figures since his shock return to the firm.

Ukraine war: Zelensky asks France and Germany for fighter jets https://ift.tt/10duURq After convincing the West to supply tanks, Ukraine's president is now on a mission to get aircraft.

Chinese balloon part of worldwide fleet, US officials say https://ift.tt/i7Ll1Yj US officials say the object is part of a wider fleet of balloons that has spanned five continents.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Survivor in rubble sparks hope for more 'miracles' https://ift.tt/i7Ll1Yj Days after Turkey's devastating earthquake, there are still some moments of joy, but the…

US-China trade hits record high despite rising tensions https://ift.tt/i7Ll1Yj Imports and exports between the world's two biggest economies totalled more than $690bn last year.

State of the Union: How Brandon Tsay is shouldering the spotlight https://ift.tt/i7Ll1Yj Brandon Tsay disarmed a gunman. The president praised him during Tuesday's big speech.

A secret room that saved this girl's life https://ift.tt/i7Ll1Yj Behind the sale of a masterpiece painting is the story of a Jewish girl's extraordinary escape from the Nazis.

Relics of zero-Covid dot China as life moves on https://ift.tt/i7Ll1Yj The country amassed zero-Covid infrastructure - now much of it is being dismantled or repurposed.

New Zealand pilot taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia https://ift.tt/HFg9Buq Separatists say they will execute the man unless Jakarta negotiates over the independence of West Papua.

Turkey earthquake: Yeni Malatyaspor goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan dies https://ift.tt/8OVkq57 Turkish second division club Yeni Malatyaspor confirm goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan has died followin…

Boeing: Plane maker plans to cut 2,000 office jobs this year https://ift.tt/DCKvce2 The firm will outsource about a third of the roles to India as it focuses on engineering and production.

US school apologises for 'inexcusably insensitive' Black History Month lunch https://ift.tt/DCKvce2 The lunch included fried chicken and watermelon - foods that have long been used as racist …

Anthony Lowe: New video released in police killing of double amputee https://ift.tt/DCKvce2 Police also released audio of an emergency call by a man who was allegedly stabbed by Anthony Lowe.

Turkey quake: Heavy rain hampers rescue efforts https://ift.tt/DCKvce2 At least 3,500 people are confirmed dead in the quake that struck northern Syria and Turkey.

South Africa's power cuts hit vineyards: No power, no pinot https://ift.tt/DCKvce2 The country's worst-ever energy crisis lead to fears for South Africa's wine industry.

CCTV captures moment deadly earthquake struck https://ift.tt/4jRqwd6 A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Turkey and Syria, killing scores of people.

Turkey earthquake: Video shows destroyed buildings https://ift.tt/4jRqwd6 A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck south-east Turkey, demolishing buildings and killing scores of people.

Grammy Awards 2023: Beyoncé becomes the biggest winner in history https://ift.tt/4jRqwd6 With her latest award, the star becomes the most celebrated artist in the ceremony's history.

Strong earthquake hits south-eastern Turkey near Syria border https://ift.tt/4jRqwd6 A strong earthquake rocks Gaziantep in south-eastern Turkey near the Syrian border.

Inside the centre dedicated to combating unseen war threats https://ift.tt/4jRqwd6 Frank Gardner visits the Helsinki centre where a joint EU-Nato team is focused on so-called hybrid threats.

Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club https://ift.tt/4jRqwd6 The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

Pope Mass in South Sudan: Pontiff urges people to reject 'venom of hatred' https://ift.tt/EnUOpoi On the last day of his visit, throngs of South Sudanese filled John Garang Mausoleum to greet…

Video appears to show China 'spy' balloon being shot down https://ift.tt/EnUOpoi The white balloon - which the US has confirmed bringing down - is seen falling through the sky.

Pakistan's ex-president Musharraf dies aged 79 https://ift.tt/EnUOpoi Pakistan's former president General Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a coup in 1999, has died in Dubai aged 79.

Wealthy UK family to apologise in Grenada over slave-owning past https://ift.tt/EnUOpoi The Trevelyan family, who owned more than 1,000 African slaves in the 19th Century, will also pay reparations.

Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis https://ift.tt/EnUOpoi Rampant inflation is a key issue for voters as Turkey’s President Erdogan faces elections in May.

Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue https://ift.tt/EnUOpoi Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued.

Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction' https://ift.tt/EnUOpoi Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs…

Venezuela's slow economic recovery leaves poorest behind https://ift.tt/GLdvjPq A crisis-hit economy shows signs of life – but in the capital, some are still barely scraping by.

Padayappa: The friendly India elephant whose fame is a curse https://ift.tt/GLdvjPq Padayappa has long been a fan favourite in India's Kerala state. So why is he controversial now?

Pope Francis in South Sudan: The Catholic pilgrims who walked nine days to Juba https://ift.tt/GLdvjPq "When the spirit is with you, you do not get tired," says one South Sudanese woman aft…

Canadian teen wins $48m lotto jackpot on first try https://ift.tt/GLdvjPq Sensible Juliette Lamour, 18, immediately turned to a financial planner, or Dad, as she calls him.

Jafar Panahi: Prominent Iranian film director leaves jail https://ift.tt/GLdvjPq Award-winning film maker Jafar Panahi was seen hugging supporters after leaving Tehran's Evin prison.

Two suspects arrested in California 'cartel-style' murder https://ift.tt/GLdvjPq One suspect in the murder of six family members is taken into custody after a shootout with police.

Ukraine war: US to provide long-range missiles in latest aid package https://ift.tt/GLdvjPq The fresh aid worth $2.2bn (£1.83bn) includes rockets capable of striking parts of occupied Crimea.

New Porsche mistakenly put on sale at bargain price in China https://ift.tt/YemCpzx Hundreds of would-be buyers put down a reservation fee after a dealership in China made the error.

Bobi breaks Guinness World Record for oldest dog ever https://ift.tt/YemCpzx The almost 31-year-old Portuguese pooch narrowly escaped death as a puppy.

Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's ex-president attended election plot meeting - senator https://ift.tt/YemCpzx A former ally says Brazil's ex-leader sat in silence as an aide offered ways to discredit…

40 countries 'could boycott 2024 Olympics' https://ift.tt/YemCpzx Poland sports minister Kamil Bortniczuk says up to 40 countries could boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris, making the Games &q…

Apple sales in biggest fall since 2019 https://ift.tt/YemCpzx The decline came as people cut back in the face of higher living costs, said Apple's boss.

Decade-old footage of Tyre Nichols skating goes viral https://ift.tt/UWch9iN Videos of Nichols skateboarding have resurfaced on social media after his death.

Russian army officer admits: 'Our troops tortured Ukrainians' https://ift.tt/UWch9iN The former senior lieutenant tells the BBC he witnessed the mistreatment of prisoners.

Anger and hope for change at Tyre Nichols funeral https://ift.tt/UWch9iN People in Memphis said they did not need to watch the bodycam to know how police behave in their city.

Cardinal George Pell's funeral sees mourners and protesters https://ift.tt/UWch9iN He was the highest-ranking Catholic from Australia but faced accusations of child sexual abuse.

Panchayat: The rural drama that became India's most-loved show https://ift.tt/UWch9iN Panchayat centres around a young man from a city who is forced to take up a job in a remote Indian village.

Vienna murders: Four guilty of helping jihadist in terror attack https://ift.tt/UWch9iN The killer went on the rampage in November 2020, killing four and wounding many others.

Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race https://ift.tt/UWch9iN The former UN ambassador will reportedly announce a presidential run at an event on 15 February.