Saturday, May 6, 2023

Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethic clashes grip Indian state

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At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in violence over job and opportunity quotas.

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Russian pro-war blogger injured in car bomb

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Zakhar Prilepin is injured and his driver killed in a car bomb attack in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

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Ukraine war: Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs in Bakhmut

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Rights groups warn the chemical is "notorious for the severity of the injuries it causes".

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Habib Chaab: Iran executes Swedish-Iranian for alleged terrorism

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Habib Chaab was a founder of a group calling for independence for ethnic Arabs in Khuzestan province.

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Friday, May 5, 2023

Banks warn of big increase in online scams

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Barclays said 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps.

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Yorkshire's independent brewers in battle to survive 'perfect storm'

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Independent brewers in Yorkshire react to news that one of their famous counterparts is in trouble.

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Vietnam objects to Australian coin with war-era yellow flag

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The coin features the flag of South Vietnam, which Australia fought alongside in the Vietnam War.

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Fighting breaks out between Russian and Ukrainian delegations

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Valery Stavitsky grabbed the yellow and blue flag after it was held up behind his colleague.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Group boss says he will pull troops out of Bakhmut

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His statement came after he posted a video among dead fighters, asking Russia for more ammunition.

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Who was behind the Kremlin drone attack?

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The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg examines the theories and claims about the strike in Moscow.

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What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

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Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to kill President Putin in a drone attack, which Ukraine denies.

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Kanye West Yeezy loss is hurting us, admits Adidas

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Ending its collaboration with Kanye West hit sales at the start of the year, says sportswear giant.

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

International space station: Space trash floats away during spacewalk

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Cosmonauts threw a parcel of hardware into open space in a planned manoeuvre.

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Shell reports stronger than expected profits

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The oil and gas giant makes $9.6bn between January and March despite a dip in energy prices.

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Sudan crisis: Actress Asia Abdelmajid killed in Khartoum cross-fire

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Asia Abdelmajid, famous for her stage performances, is buried in the grounds of a kindergarten.

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Covid: China tourism rebounds above pre-pandemic levels

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Domestic travel in the country jumped sharply during the five-day May Day break.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Jair Bolsonaro: Police search home of ex-president

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Police search Jair Bolsonaro's home as part of an investigation into false data in a vaccination database.

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MasterChef Australia to premiere after host Jock Zonfrillo's death

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The award-winning chef's final season on the franchise will air with his family's blessing.

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Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 100 people

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The floodwaters led many homes to collapse, killing those inside, authorities say.

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Belarusian dissident Roman Protasevich sentenced to eight years

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Roman Protasevich was arrested after his Ryanair flight was diverted to Belarus in May 2021.

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Global press freedom under 'unprecedented' attack, report warns

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The report warns artificial intelligence and disinformation is "wreaking havoc" on the media world.

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Three stabbings in a week leave Californian city on edge

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"People are scared," the mayor of Davis, California, says after a spate of attacks.

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Security guard killed in Serbia elementary school shooting

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A schoolboy has been arrested after shots were fired at an elementary school in Serbia's capital.

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Dyson plans £100m research hub in Bristol city centre

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The engineering giant says it will be recruiting hundreds of software and AI engineers for the site.

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UK to ban cold calls selling financial products

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Rules tackling scams will be extended as millions are targeted by fraudsters.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Dog diplomacy: Turkey sends Mexico puppy after search dog's death

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The puppy is meant to "carry on the legacy" of a Mexican search dog that died after Turkey's quake.

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House prices in surprise 0.5% rise in April

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Market conditions improving after prices fall for seven consecutive months, Nationwide says.

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Brij Bhushan Singh: India wrestlers continue protest against top official

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The athletes have accused their federation chief of sexual harassment - he has denied the allegations.

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Arjun Tendulkar: The burden of being Sachin Tendulkar's son

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Arjun Tendulkar, who made his IPL debut recently, has been drawing unfair comparisons with his father.

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Princess Anne on what type of king her brother is

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In a rare interview, ahead of the coronation, the princess says "you know what you're getting" with King Charles.

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz after four years

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Hisham Abdel Aziz had been arrested at Cairo airport in 2019 while on his way to visit family.

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Man's viral worm dance at charity event wows Rita Ora

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Ian Smith busted out the moves as Rita Ora sang at the Prince's Trust event in New York.

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Ukraine war: Russia launches second pre-dawn missile attack in three days

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One person dies and dozens more are injured in Russia's second pre-dawn attack in three days.

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FGM in Sierra Leone: I believe my girlfriend died because her genitals were cut

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Sierra Leonean Tyson Conteh investigates if his girlfriend died after having her genitals mutilated.

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Sunday, April 30, 2023

Portugal: Four dead after suspected pigeon racer dispute

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A man in Portugal reportedly shot three people before killing himself in a feud related to pigeons.

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Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal

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Shareholders claim the sportswear giant knew about the rapper's behaviour before it cut ties in 2022.

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Drone captures moment lost child is found

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The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing.

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First Republic makes last ditch bid to find rescue deal

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Regulators are racing to find a buyer for First Republic after the recent collapse of two US banks.

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Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says

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Transport Secretary Mark Harper says a "fair and reasonable pay offer" has been made to rail workers.

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Ludhiana gas: Mystery leak kills 11 in Indian city

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Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city.

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Thailand: Southeast Asia's 'weed wonderland'

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Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis.

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Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

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The Turkish leader hold a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after having been taken ill last week.

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