Putin's ultranationalist ally and clown Zhirinovsky dies at 75

Vladimir Zhirinovsky has died in hospital, after a career built on fiery remarks and absurd antics.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/anW1rdj

Read More

Farming labour shortage could mean price rises, MPs warn

A report calls for a relaxation on requirements to speak English, and to expand seasonal worker visas.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XgAmMdR

Read More

BA cancels flights due to staff shortages

The airline took the decision in May to withdraw some flights to boost reliability for passengers.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kXAC68p

Read More

Rare Sumatran rhino gives birth after eight miscarriages

The critically endangered Sumatran rhino gave birth to a female calf in an Indonesian sanctuary.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4Y0MuVS

Read More

Shanghai Covid lockdown extended to entire city

China's financial hub is now subject to indefinite restrictions after Covid cases hit a new high.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/erGVt8Z

Read More

Peru inflation: Civilians and police clash in Peru protests

Protests have taken place across Peru, as oil, gas and toll road prices rise.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ey7nGHD

Read More

The Works forced to close shops after cyber-attack

The retailer said that five of its 526 shops have temporarily been shut since the attack last week.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Fl6NHwg

Read More

More than 160 missing after Nigerian train attack

"My decision to change coaches saved my life and my family," a survivor tells the BBC.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZmE1q5y

Read More

Elon Musk snaps up $3bn Twitter stake

Tesla founder Elon Musk has bought almost a tenth of Twitter shares, worth almost $3bn.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/S8lfpVe

Read More

Kinder Surprise eggs recalled over salmonella link

Food Standards Agency says 57 cases have been found, 77% of them in children aged five or younger.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/u1dot5V

Read More

Pakistan: What we know so far as PM's fate hangs in balance

The fate of Pakistan's prime minister - and the country - teeters on a decision by the Supreme Court.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H2btaCK

Read More

Costa Rica elects political newcomer Chaves as president

Economist Rodrigo Chaves says he will shake up Costa Rica's politics and break with its old guard.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vjASXIW

Read More

Sri Lanka central bank governor submits resignation amid crisis

Ajith Nivard Cabraal's announcement came after all of the country's cabinet ministers resigned.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IZUgmKt

Read More

Why Sri Lanka cabinet resignations won't appease angry protesters

Many Sri Lankans blame their controversial president Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the dire economic crisis.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5KunPkI

Read More

Energy rationing not part of UK approach, minister says

Grant Shapps says the policy is "not a route we want to go down" despite pressure on supplies.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ViaYezW

Read More

Dover cross-Channel ferry disruption begins to ease

Drivers trying to reach ferries on Saturday saw delays of up to nine hours.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/v6izF1G

Read More

Ukraine war: Mum describes bomb crashing into her family home

Olena Selichzianowa says she pulled her twin boys beneath her to protect them from flying shrapnel.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h7H0Fmg

Read More

Ukraine war: Polish doctor saves family's sight after bombing

The mother of five-year-old twin boys describes how she tried to protect as their house was bombed.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iOA85r4

Read More

Pakistan heads for early election amid move to remove PM Imran Khan

Imran Khan says the US is leading a conspiracy to remove him because of foreign policy decisions.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dwB86zm

Read More

Zelensky spokesman describes heartbreaking scenes in Ukraine

A spokesman for Ukraine's President Zelensky describes the discovery of mass graves.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VGA4rZa

Read More

Smoke rising in Ukrainian port city Odesa after strikes

Smoke is seen after explosions are heard in the strategic southern port city of Odesa on the Black Sea coast.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ksS7gfv

Read More

War in Ukraine: Evidence grows of civilian killings in Bucha

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports signs of civilian killings in Bucha, near Kyiv. His report contains distressing images.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gpeYsuG

Read More

The handshake in space that brought hope to the world

What happened when US astronauts met USSR cosmonauts in space

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hL70RPe

Read More

Imran Khan: Support for Pakistan PM despite likely defeat

Pakistan's prime minister remains a political force despite a likely defeat in a no-confidence vote.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pUeqLIa

Read More

War in Ukraine: Street in Bucha found strewn with dead bodies

A reporter entering Bucha, near Kyiv, counts at least 20 bodies of men, one with his hands tied.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wTBLHuY

Read More

Manchester Airport: More delays blamed on lack of staff

A lack of staff and surging demand with the Easter are blamed for long baggage queues for arrivals.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/j0w3qde

Read More

War in Ukraine: Amongst wreckage in Hostomel Airport near Kyiv

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from the airport, some 10 miles from Kyiv, which holds the wreckage of the world's biggest cargo plane.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wuZlrj9

Read More

Hargeisa fire: Inferno devastates market in Somaliland's capital

Hundreds of businesses are destroyed in the main market of Hargeisa in an overnight blaze.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l0wCtIK

Read More

Three Palestinian militants killed by Israeli forces in West Bank clash

Israel says the militants were killed by troops trying to stop them from carrying out an attack.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nam5kEI

Read More

National Lottery: Camelot launches legal challenge over licence loss

It says the decision to award the National Lottery licence to another operator is "badly wrong".

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mqHdkr9

Read More

ScotRail goes back into public ownership

An arms-length Scottish government company will take over running the rail franchise from Abellio.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mhJpl3q

Read More

War in Ukraine: Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil depot

Russia claims a Ukrainian helicopter raid set fuel tanks ablaze in Belgorod, a Russian city.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LRjvtUz

Read More

Gerard Depardieu: Kremlin responds to actor's Putin criticism

The French-born actor had accused the Russian president of "crazy, unacceptable excesses" in Ukraine.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h4rjRt3

Read More

Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion photographer dies aged 78

He photographed famous figures including Princess Diana, Beyonce, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Iu7rORy

Read More

Will Smith: Police were ready to arrest star during Oscars, producer says

The ceremony's producer describes the conversation between Chris Rock and officers about Will Smith.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GsK4ZEi

Read More

Ukraine war: Gruesome evidence points to war crimes on road outside Kyiv

The BBC finds the charred remains of civilians on a highway where Russian troops had stationed tanks.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tRr9NX0

Read More

British Steel pension scandal: Savers could be compensated

The financial watchdog says it will deliver compensation worth £71.2m to those who were misled.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6pnlQdx

Read More

Ukraine war: Ukraine sends buses to Mariupol for rescue effort

A convoy of 45 buses is heading for the besieged city in the latest attempt to rescue trapped civilians.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ocL5HSB

Read More

French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings

Gen Eric Vidaud loses his job as military intelligence boss for not predicting Russia's invasion.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EhqnjA

Read More

Jamal Khashoggi: Call for Turkey murder trial to be halted

A Turkish prosecutor says the murder trial in Istanbul should be transferred to Saudi Arabia.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BM1ZusX

Read More

Will Smith: Chris Rock's first comments since Oscars slap

The comedian said he is 'still processing what happened' and denied reports he has spoken to Smith.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wihA2X4

Read More

House price growth at 17-year high, says Nationwide

Property values continue to surge despite cost of living pressures, the building society says.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NaUnOqI

Read More

Hong Kong: Top UK judges resign from highest court

The judges say China's new national security law has made their role on highest court untenable.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aqkIM9N

Read More

Ukraine War: Putin demands Mariupol surrender to end shelling

Comments come as satellite images show the devastation unleashed by Russia's bombardment.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vbnkaFe

Read More

Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/asCAHdV

Read More

Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates.

from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/asCAHdV

Read More

War in Ukraine: Russia launches new attacks after peace promise

Chernihiv governor says Russia bombarded the city overnight, despite pledge to reduce attacks.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X4oBQhs

Read More

China: Panic buying in divided Shanghai under lockdown

Residents are scrambling for essentials and quarantining in offices in China's financial capital.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sBkLTAM

Read More

Ukraine calls for Nepal to ban Russian climbers from Himalayas

Nepal has issued permits to nine Russian climbers despite a Ukrainian call for them to be banned.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ImYVwXs

Read More

French elections: Eric Zemmour criticised over 'Killer Macron' rally chants

Emmanuel Macron criticises challenger Eric Zemmour after his supporters chanted "Killer Macron" at a rally.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ghLuWcG

Read More