An animal shelter teamed up with a gym to bring some furry friends into workout classes.
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Saturday, January 28, 2023
New Zealand: Auckland cleans up after 'unprecedented' floods
At least three people are killed as New Zealand's largest city is hit by record rainfall.
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Can these rocks really generate electricity?
Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible?
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Flybe administration: Scramble to change plans after airline ceases trading
The airline said it was ceasing trading and cancelling all flights, which affects 75,000 passengers.
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Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand
A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.
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Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days
A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people.
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Friday, January 27, 2023
Job risk as Shell considers quitting energy market
The Coventry-based firm said tough market conditions had forced a review of the business.
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Security guard killed in attack on Azeri embassy in Iran
Azerbaijan's leader brands a shooting that killed one and wounded two other others, a "terrorist act".
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Singapore: Interpol seeks woman who ran elaborate exam cheating scam
Poh Yuan Nie's elaborate scam involved taping phones and Bluetooth devices to students.
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Djokovic dad won't attend semi-final after Putin row
Srjdan Djokovic will watch his son Novak's Australian Open semi-final from home to avoid causing "disruption" after being pictured with supporters of Russian president Vladimir Putin.
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Australia Day: Thousands protest in ‘Invasion Day' rallies
A referendum on an Indigenous "Voice to Parliament" was the focus of Australia Day protests.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Ukraine hit by Russian missiles day after West's offer of tanks
One person died and two others were injured after strikes in Kyiv, the city's mayor says.
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Colombian drug lord Otoniel pleads guilty in US court
Dairo Antonio Úsuga, also known as Otoniel, led Colombia's Gulf cartel before his arrest in 2021.
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Lucky escape after bus plunges into Turkey lake
CCTV shows the driver lose control of the steering wheel in an accident that left no-one seriously hurt.
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Turning problem sea algae into a replacement for plastic
Seaweed and microalgae is increasingly being turned into useful products.
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Green claims on household basics investigated
The competition watchdog is concerned shoppers are being "misled" about goods claiming to be green.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Peru protests: President calls for 'truce' after clashes
Dina Boluarte says radical groups are behind the ongoing demonstrations calling for her to resign.
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Premium Bond prize rate set to hit highest for 14 years
The boost from next month comes as analysts warn the peak in savings rates may be approaching.
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Rwanda-DR Congo tension: Shooting of plane an ‘act of war’
In a sign of growing tensions, Rwanda says it took "defensive action" against a plane in its airspace.
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Celebrities call on UK banks to stop financing fossil fuels
Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson back campaign to stop banks financing new oil, gas and coal projects.
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Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima
Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output.
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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 India's government.
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Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'
Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit.
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Michelle Yeoh: Chinese fans rejoice at Oscar nomination
If she wins, Yeoh will become the first Asian woman to win Best Actress.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Doja Cat turns heads in red body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris show
The rapper turns heads in full body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris catwalk show.
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Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale
The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.
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North Korea issues 'extreme cold' weather alert
Temperatures are expected to dip below -30C in the northern regions, some of the country's poorest areas.
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Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale
The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.
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Afghanistan: Freezing weather kills at least 124 people
Relief operations are hampered by the Taliban's ban on Afghan women helping with aid efforts.
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Monday, January 23, 2023
Monterey Park shooting: Armed police enter white van
The suspect was found dead inside the van, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say.
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Food suppliers hit back at Tesco chair in price hike row
Industry body the Food & Drink Federation says supermarkets are already "very tough" on suppliers.
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Japan PM says country on the brink over falling birth rate
Fumio Kishida says Japan is on the brink of not being able to function due to its falling birth rate.
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Beyoncé divides fans with Dubai Atlantis Royal live show
Some have questioned the US singer's decision to perform given the LGBT rights record in the UAE.
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Jeff Zients to be Biden's new White House chief of staff - reports
The man who led Joe Biden's Covid task force is set to become his next chief of staff, US media says.
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Russia orders Estonian ambassador to leave country
Russia's foreign ministry accused Estonia of "total Russophobia" after Tallinn reduced its diplomat numbers.
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Sunday, January 22, 2023
Strikes Update: How Monday 23 January’s walkouts will affect you
What you need to know about the ambulance workers' strike, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.
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Police: Early info suggests California suspect is Asian male
Authorities give an update after 10 people were shot dead in the city of Monterey Park, California.
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Energy Price Cap: Labour calls for three month extension
Extending the £2,500 energy price cap until July can be funded by a tougher windfall tax, Labour says.
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Jacinda Ardern abuse 'abhorrent', says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins vows to protect his family from the treatment his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, received.
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First woman pastor in Holy Land ordained
Palestinian Sally Azar became the region's first female church leader at an event in Jerusalem.
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Firms may be hiking prices beyond inflation - Tesco boss
Food suppliers may be using inflation as excuse to raise prices further than necessary, John Allan says.
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Monterey Park: Several people shot near Los Angeles - reports
The incident happened in an area where thousands had earlier gathered for a Lunar New Year event.
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