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Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK

The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). from BBC News https://ift.tt/SUqwZyh via IFTTTRead More

Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations

Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv after the deadly strike, which authorities said killed more than 30 people. from BBC Ne...Read More

Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for Trump speech bets

The staffer was found to have used his prior knowledge of the president's speeches to place lucrative bets. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More

Blocked roads and devastation as BBC drives to site of Nepal floods

South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports as she travels from Kathmandu to Trishuli, passing ambulances and hearses on the way. from ...Read More

This Indian pilgrim was about to enter Tibet for her dream tour - then her WhatsApp messages stopped

Her family is among hundreds anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kLv8Urt via IFTTTRead More

A look back at the King who broke with tradition

Norway's King Harald V has died aged 89 after being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EvcyBf...Read More

Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border

This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bPDwuAZ via IFTTTRead More

Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China

The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms. from BBC Ne...Read More

Moment tornado tears through southern France

The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B9z3Px4 via IFTTTRead More

What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?

US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday. from BBC News ...Read More

'Still scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads

Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno. from BBC News ht...Read More

Watch: Taking a 180mph spin round America's birthday Grand Prix racetrack

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations and the first major auto race in the US capital in more th...Read More

Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say. from BBC Ne...Read More

Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium

Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vO8cV6Z via IFTTTRead More

Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts

Officials say the bodies of the two Belgians, who went missing in 1992, were discovered after the Trift Glacier receded. from BBC News http...Read More

Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town

Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bv5K12H via...Read More

German neo-Nazi suspected of deadly 1970 fire at Jewish retirement home

Investigators believe they have identified an arsonist who attacked a Jewish community centre in Munich in 1970, killing seven people. from...Read More

Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time

Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime. from BBC News https://i...Read More

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed

Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RLPQCuH ...Read More

Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition

Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aJTN9P...Read More

Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%". from BBC News https://ift.tt/tlpk1ba via...Read More

US charges 17 Iranians over 'massive' cyber theft campaign

Many of the alleged cyber attacks were carried out for the Iranian government, the Department of Justice says. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More

Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says

After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer "we'll take care of it", a...Read More

Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster

Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YHnDvgL via IFTTTRead More

How a goat given as a graduation gift went viral

Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KGlM...Read More

Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote

The leading opposition candidate calls allegations of a planned insurrection "total fabrications". from BBC News https://ift.tt/e...Read More

Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit

Niu Lai's confusing plot and laughable animation quality has won ironic fans on the internet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/flZp73v via...Read More

Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Syo2DIM ...Read More

BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes

Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XAgB...Read More

Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne

The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000. from BBC News https://...Read More

'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty

It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention. from BBC News http...Read More

Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand

A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui. from BBC News https://i...Read More

Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand

A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday. from BBC News https:...Read More

US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says

Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PwtyH...Read More

Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses

The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks. from BBC News https://ift....Read More

Zambians voting as president bids for second term

Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YwEnkQ...Read More

Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?

As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down. from BBC News https://...Read More

US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade

US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. from BBC News https://ift....Read More

Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing

Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend. from BBC News h...Read More

Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis

The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F9aD...Read More

Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qX...Read More

Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HhBK2bY ...Read More

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact

Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East. from BBC News https://i...Read More

I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil says

The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gxmeE4Y via ...Read More

Seven killed after teen shooter opens fire at home and school in Thailand

Authorities say the teen killed his grandparents at home before gunning down five teachers at his school. from BBC News https://ift.tt/afl8...Read More

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons. from BB...Read More

Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP Rocky

The singer, who last released a full album in 2016, is in the studio and "cooking", her partner said. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More

Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack

The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zGNZ9Vh vi...Read More

Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ygN7utQ via...Read More

Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit

The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California. from BBC ...Read More

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