Monday, November 28, 2022

Cotopaxi: Plume of gas rises from Ecuador volcano

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A huge plume of gas is rising from the stratovolcano located near Ecuador's capital, Quito.

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Balenciaga campaign: What did the fashion house do?

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Kim Kardashian is pulled into a row over the fashion house's latest campaign after heavy backlash.

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Toomaj Salehi: Dissident Iranian rapper could face death penalty

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Toomaj Salehi, who backed the anti-government protests, has been charged with "corruption on Earth".

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Goalkeeper attacked by fan in Turkish derby between Goztepe and Altay

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A goalkeeper is set upon by a fan with a corner flag during a derby between Turkish second division sides Goztepe and Altay in Izmir.

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Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

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Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site.

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

Russian attacks on energy grid amount to genocide, says Ukraine

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The prosecutor-general tells the BBC Russian attacks aimed at "the full Ukrainian nation".

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World Cup 2022: Belgium 0-2 Morocco - Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal seal late win

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Morocco cause the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium with late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal.

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Energy firms warned over hiking direct debits

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The government says companies must match bills with customers who are cutting energy use.

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Italy landslide: Rescuers search for missing people on Ischia island

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Eleven people are unaccounted for after mud swept away homes and cars on the island of Ischia.

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World Cup 2022: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica - Keysher Fuller earns shock win

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Japan fail to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller's late goal earns Costa Rica a smash-and-grab Group E victory.

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At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

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The BBC's Mark Lowen surveys the damage to homes and cars after a mudslide on the Italian island.

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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Ex-'street general' Charles Blé Goudé returns to Ivory Coast

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Charles Blé Goudé, once seen as a divisive figure, flies back after being acquitted by the ICC.

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Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63

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The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984.

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Imran Khan: First rally by former Pakistan PM since being shot at

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The former Pakistani prime minister was shot at during a similar gathering three weeks ago.

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World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo a 'total genius' for winning Portugal penalty - Fifa

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Cristiano Ronaldo is called a "total genius" by Fifa for winning Portugal's penalty in their opening World Cup victory over Ghana.

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World Cup 2022: Tunisia 0-1 Australia - Mitchell Duke gives Australians crucial win

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Australia hold on to a narrow first-half lead to pick up a crucial victory over Tunisia that keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.

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Naked volunteers pose for Bondi Beach artwork

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The installation was designed by artist Spencer Tunick, to raise awareness of skin cancer.

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Friday, November 25, 2022

Energy sector reforms criticised by British Gas owner

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Regulator Ofgem announces plans to strengthen the sector but is criticised by the UK's biggest supplier.

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Iran scores in injury times to beat Wales

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Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after they suffer a gut-wrenching - but deserved - last-ditch defeat against Iran in Qatar.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israeli far-right leader set to join new coalition

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Under a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, the head of Jewish Power will be security minister.

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French vote for right to abortion in constitution

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The proposal was prompted by increased restrictions in the US and Poland, but it faces a tough passage.

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When are the train strikes and what routes are affected?

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More national rail strikes have been announced by the RMT union.

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Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes

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Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court.

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Green Friday: The eco-friendly alternative to Black Friday

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As we are bombarded with Black Friday adverts, some people mark the day in a very different way.

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Slovakia central bank governor Kazimir faces renewed bribery charges

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Prosecutors had previously dropped charges against Peter Kazimir when he was a finance minister.

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Pay rises can't match inflation, minister tells rail workers

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Wage rises that match the cost of living are not possible, transport minister tells striking rail workers.

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Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl

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The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms.

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Brexit: Don't scrap EU rules, firms and unions say

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Business groups and unions warn plans to scrap thousands of EU laws will create "confusion and disruption".

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Asim Munir: Pakistan's former spy chief named as army head

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It ends months of speculation over who would land what is arguably the country's most powerful job.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Royal Mail Christmas postal strike to go ahead after talks fail

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Royal Mail staff will take action over the Black Friday weekend and in the run-up to Christmas.

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Waitrose changes Christmas advert after complaints

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The supermarket's advert had been criticised by skin cancer patients who said it glorified sun tans.

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Ukraine war: No power in Lviv as missiles reported across Ukraine

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The city's mayor says the whole city is without electricity following strikes across the country.

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Five-year mortgage rates remain below 6%

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Average five-year mortgage rates fell below 6% this week for first time since October.

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Indonesia earthquake: Children killed after Cianjur school collapses

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Twenty pupils were killed when one school in Cianjur collapsed during Monday's earthquake.

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Cost of living likely to worsen students' grades

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An official survey of students in England also suggests half are in financial difficulty as prices soar.

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Jerusalem explosions: One killed and 14 wounded in twin bus stop blasts

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Israeli police say the separate blasts at busy bus stops were suspected Palestinian attacks.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Ukraine war: Russian hoaxer called Poland's Duda over missile strike

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Andrzej Duda was targeted by Russian pranksters after two men were killed near the Ukraine border.

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Kenya bans 'biopiracy' export of lucrative baobabs

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Farmers in the coastal county of Kilifi reportedly sold eight trees to a company based in Georgia.

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World Cup 2022: Superb Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 in Group C opener

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Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st in the world, pull off one of the World Cup's biggest shocks as they beat two-time winners Argentina in Lusail.

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Formula 1: Chinese GP to be cancelled because of the country's Covid policies

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Formula 1 is set to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix because of the country's Covid policies, BBC Sport has learned.

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French tax inspector killed during visit to antique dealer

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A French officer is found dead and another tied to a chair at the home of a man they were auditing.

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UK government borrowing higher as energy bill support help begins

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Government borrowing rose last month as energy support schemes for households and businesses started.

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Estonian duo accused of $575m cryptocurrency scam

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The men are accused of buying luxury cars after getting people to buy into fraudulent crypto mining.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Crypto rules needed after FTX collapse, says Bank of England

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The UK could face a "crypto shock" without better regulations, says a senior official at the Bank.

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New Zealand Supreme Court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory

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Following the ruling, lowering the voting age will now have to be debated in parliament.

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WhatsApp groups help get food to those who need it

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Messaging apps have become a popular way to reach people who are struggling with the cost of food.

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Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?

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Two days after the vote, the country's king has had to extend a deadline to form a government.

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Indonesia: Java quake kills 14 and injures hundreds

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The tremor could also be felt in the capital Jakarta where offices were evacuated.

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Chinese ship accused of seizing suspected rocket debris from Philippines

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The Chinese vessel blocked a Philippine boat twice before seizing the suspected rocket debris.

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Sunday, November 20, 2022

Malaysia elects first ever hung parliament

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The country is left in political limbo after no coalition gains enough seats to form a government.

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