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Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?
A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyYtjC via
Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?
As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BUcgMe via
Trump says he walked away from deal with North Korea over sanctions
The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xp5Wpc via
Gangs: 27,000 children in England say they are members - report
A major report says gangs are using "chilling levels of violence" to keep child members compliant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SspxkN via
Semi-identical twins 'identified for only the second time'
The boy and girl are identical on their mother's side but share only a proportion of their father's DNA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XoFegq via
Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump
From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EE0A2d via
More than 100 firefighters battle Birmingham tyre centre fire
Residents have been told to keep their windows and doors shut due to a tyre plant fire in Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tj0bKy via
Jeremy Corbyn: Labour will support Brexit referendum
But the Labour leader says he will continue to push for other options, after Commons Brexit votes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XsP80H via
Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns
Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EBNpib via
India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies
Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XBpXJo via
Manchester Pride: Ariane Grande responds to backlash
The US singer responds to concerns about a straight artist headlining the LGBT event in Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFzNMj via
Walsall siblings' stomachs removed over cancer risk
The early deaths of the siblings' mother and sister prompted them to be tested for a cancer gene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TnHTYz via
Mike Hall: UK endurance cyclist's death in Australia 'avoidable'
Mike Hall died almost instantly when he was hit by a car during a race in Australia in 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IFtUZT via
Prince William and Kate visit Empire bar during NI trip
The couple ended their first day of their visit at a party to celebrate young people who have made a difference to NI. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vo4bqm via
The Papers: Trump 'lies' and footballers' mental health
The US president makes many front pages while footballers' mental health dominates the tabloids. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TqxBHm via
News Daily: Trump and Kim talks end, and thousands of children in gangs
Your morning briefing for 28 February 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFINkJ via
What President Bush's dog Sully did next
The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T4jHuY via
Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz
Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICydoL via
UK Antarctic meteorite hunt bags large haul
The first British-led expedition to gather space rocks in the Antarctic returns with 36 objects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BWYqbZ via
What is BritBox?
The new streaming service is set to arrive in the UK, but what is it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UbkO8K via
Norwich City: Marco Stiepermann cleans Daniel Farke's car
Midfielder Marco Stiepermann took the chance to avoid a £50 fine by spinning a wheel of chance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nup8gA via
Diabulimia: NHS cash to treat type 1 diabetes eating disorder
Zohra says treatment for the type 1 diabetes eating disorder has saved her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tIMfLk via
The hairdressers spotting signs of abuse
Hairdressers and beauticians are being trained on the signs of domestic abuse, after one fatal case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H5t8TK via
The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages
For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XuhjMv via
Do we know how many children are in gangs?
A report today suggests 27,000 children are members of gangs, but how accurate is that figure? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XoLzIK via
Will Birmingham's boom benefit all?
Not since the 1960s has Birmingham experienced so much redevelopment - but will the boom benefit everyone? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T8vPLH via
'How learning a foreign language changed my life'
Native English speakers on how their lives have been shaped by learning a second language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H4Rb5k via
The phone-makers bringing buttons back
Several phones at MWC are sporting physical keyboards rather than relying on touchscreens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ny5u3g via
Why are there UK wildfires in February?
What is causing the multiple February wildfires and is this the new normal? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T2GBmC via
Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?
The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ubj4w0 via
Buttler and Gayle smash breathtaking centuries as England edge Windies in thriller
Chris Gayle hits a superb 162 as West Indies fall agonisingly short of a famous one-day victory against a Jos Buttler-inspired England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IGqsOU via
Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns
Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EBNpib via
UK car output driven down by plunging demand in China
The motor industry has been hit by "myriad challenges" including declining demand in key markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TlmIWV via
Online gambling: Labour promises tougher limits
Limits on how much gamblers can stake online would be introduced under Labour, Tom Watson says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SvMljl via
Post-Brexit migration rules disastrous, say manufacturers
The UK's main manufacturing body lambasts plans for a minimum salary threshold for skilled migrants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BW8LoJ via
Airlines reroute to avoid Pakistan
The closure of Pakistan's airspace has prompted several airlines to reroute or suspend services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U9VX51 via
Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz
Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICydoL via
'Everything awesome' at Lego as it grows again
The Danish toymaker set out plans to open 80 stores in China as growth rebounded from last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NwNXZv via
Trump urged to stay tough over China trade deal
Congress said the Trump administration should hold out for a substantive deal with China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XmPRjX via
Metro bank shares slump on cash call
The challenger bank's shares see another double-digit fall after it unveils a fundraising plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TjoTKM via
Ted Baker shares tumble after profit warning
Shares in the fashion chain fall over 11% after the fashion chain says profits will be lower-than-expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UaIx94 via
Selfridges bans sale of exotic skins
Animal welfare activists say 'hats off to Selfridges' for removing the products from its shelves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NApAdy via
Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?
As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BUcgMe via
Why are more and more car companies teaming up?
Daimler and BMW are the latest to join forces as new technologies threaten to upend the car industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tDg93M via
Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?
The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ubj4w0 via
Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns
Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EBNpib via
UK car output driven down by plunging demand in China
The motor industry has been hit by "myriad challenges" including declining demand in key markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TlmIWV via
Online gambling: Labour promises tougher limits
Limits on how much gamblers can stake online would be introduced under Labour, Tom Watson says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SvMljl via
Post-Brexit migration rules disastrous, say manufacturers
The UK's main manufacturing body lambasts plans for a minimum salary threshold for skilled migrants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BW8LoJ via
Airlines reroute to avoid Pakistan
The closure of Pakistan's airspace has prompted several airlines to reroute or suspend services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U9VX51 via
Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz
Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICydoL via
'Everything awesome' at Lego as it grows again
The Danish toymaker set out plans to open 80 stores in China as growth rebounded from last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NwNXZv via
Trump urged to stay tough over China trade deal
Congress said the Trump administration should hold out for a substantive deal with China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XmPRjX via
M&S and Ocado to start home delivery service next year
The deal with Ocado will give M&S a home delivery food service for the first time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ub9wkL via
BBC and ITV set to launch Netflix rival
The broadcasters aim to launch their "BritBox" service in the UK later this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tGzSQ5 via
Metro bank shares slump on cash call
The challenger bank's shares see another double-digit fall after it unveils a fundraising plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TjoTKM via
Ted Baker shares tumble after profit warning
Shares in the fashion chain fall over 11% after the fashion chain says profits will be lower-than-expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UaIx94 via
Selfridges bans sale of exotic skins
Animal welfare activists say 'hats off to Selfridges' for removing the products from its shelves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NApAdy via
What's missing from this bus?
The district of Schaffhausen in Switzerland has integrated a driverless bus into its public transport system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICNOoz via
Paternal leave rights equalised to maternity rights
A father explains why he did not regret taking up the offer of six months paid paternity leave after the birth of his son. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GHSqYA via
Bill Granger: 'Godfather' of avocado toast
Australian restaurateur Bill Granger, credited with inventing hipster brunch staple smashed avocado on toast, continues to grow his breakfast empire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nsk3W9 via
I gave up working in law to become a make-up artist
Ravita Pannu appeased her parents by working in law but gave it up to follow her make-up dream. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GJTrzp via
Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?
As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BUcgMe via
Why are more and more car companies teaming up?
Daimler and BMW are the latest to join forces as new technologies threaten to upend the car industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tDg93M via
Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?
The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ubj4w0 via
UK global university ranking Brexit warning
UK universities perform well in subject league tables but there are warnings that depends on EU partnerships. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TkwUix via
Would a 'digital you' make buying clothes online easier?
People love the convenience of online shopping, but not the fact that clothes often don't fit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H1wRSm via
Karren Brady: 'The first lady of football'
Karren Brady is one of the most prominent women in the football industry but has many other achievements. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tBTdBO via
Heavy rain, snow continue across West; messy travel ahead for Northeast
Heavy rain, snow continue across West; messy travel ahead for Northeast
National forecast for Tuesday, February 26
National forecast for Tuesday, February 26 Janice Dean has your FoxCast.
Wicked weather slams the South, Midwest
Wicked weather slams the South, Midwest From tornadoes in Mississippi to flooding in Tennessee, the National Weather Service gauges the intensity and damage from the weekend's deadly weather.
National forecast for Monday, February 25
National forecast for Monday, February 25 Janice Dean has your FoxCast.
Winds batter Northeast; more heavy rain and mountain snow in store for West
Winds batter Northeast; more heavy rain and mountain snow in store for West
Tornadoes and flooding hit Tennessee and Mississippi
Tornadoes and flooding hit Tennessee and Mississippi Jacqui Heinrich reports.
National forecast for Sunday, February 24
National forecast for Sunday, February 24 Rick Reichmuth has your FoxCast.
National forecast for Saturday, February 23
National forecast for Saturday, February 23 Rick Reichmuth has your FoxCast.
Heavy mountain snow continues across Southwest; rain poses flood threat for Mississippi River valley
Heavy mountain snow continues across Southwest; rain poses flood threat for Mississippi River valley
A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again
By ELIAN PELTIER and AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World
A New Editor, and a New Take on Brexit, for a Brawny London Tabloid
By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business
Michael Cohen, Kim Jong-un, Kashmir: Your Thursday Briefing
By PENN BULLOCK and MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing
Patient Shoots Doctor at Florida Veterans Affairs Hospital, Officials Say
By JULIA JACOBS and MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S.
Buoying Trump’s ‘Inflated’ Wealth: $4 Billion in ‘Brand Value,’ Cohen Says
By RUSS BUETTNER and SUSANNE CRAIG from NYT U.S.
White Man Who Shot Black Men After Hurricane Katrina Dies Days After Sentencing
By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S.
Quotation of the Day: Confessed Liar Meets With Ardent Partisans to Set the Record Straight
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
Tampa Bay and Calgary Keep Streaks Alive by Beating Rangers and Devils
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports
Labour anti-Semitism: MP says party is 'too apologetic'
Corbyn ally Chris Williamson is criticised for saying the party "has given too much ground" on the issue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GOcDfz via
Brexit: May tells MPs 'do your duty' ahead of fresh votes
The PM appeals for help to end the impasse as MPs prepare to vote on what they want to happen next. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EhW3kh via
BBC and ITV in talks over Netflix rival
The broadcasters aim to launch their "BritBox" service in the UK the second half of this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tGzSQ5 via
Abortion in Northern Ireland: Derry Girls join protest
Women march to Parliament to represent those forced to fly to England and Wales for treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BPXiGX via
Wonga causing damage 'from beyond the grave'
Thousands of customers seeking compensation from the collapsed lender are being cast aside, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICNPZF via
M&S and Ocado in £750m home delivery deal
The deal will give M&S a home delivery food service for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ub9wkL via
George Pell: Cardinal's bail revoked after sexual abuse conviction
The ex-Vatican treasurer has been ordered into custody after being convicted of child sexual abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nt31Y7 via
Exclusive pictures of final Islamic State group bastion
Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICOOcj via
Rail passengers face another difficult year, warn MPs
More timetable changes are planned for May - a year after similar updates caused major disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NxMPVf via
Newspaper headlines: May's Brexit delay vote and February's hot weather
The shift in the PM's stance makes most front pages, along with images of Britain soaking up the sun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFpvMv via
News Daily: Pakistan 'downs Indian jets' and Labour MP in anti-Semitism row
Your morning briefing for 27 February 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GNEJrm via
Can knife crime be stopped before it starts?
Ros Griffiths, who works with boys at risk of exclusion from school, says knife crime is caused by inequality and lack of opportunity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GL0o3j via
Hedgehogs to swimsuits: How a warm winter affects us all
As the UK soaks up the sun, hedgehogs are coming out of hibernation and sales of summer clothes are up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IDZDLe via
The seamstress who sews with her feet
Egyptian seamstress Baraka Shenouda was born without forearms and sews with her feet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NwHEow via
Shark feeding frenzy wins underwater photo award
Winning photos from the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IyNSpc via
Oscars 2019: Red carpet rejection for BBC reporter
How many times can a BBC reporter get rejected before bagging an interview? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U9nwvo via
Organ donation law: How Keira's heart saved Max
The parents of Keira, and Max - the boy who received her heart - tell the story behind the organ donation legislation named after them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H2vjra via
Chinese broadcaster censors Rami Malek Oscars speech
Mango TV changes "gay man" to "special group" in translating best actor Rami Malek's acceptance speech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H2xdbo via
Alan Partridge returns to BBC with five-star reviews. A-ha!
This Time is hailed as a "magnificent return" for Steve Coogan's much-loved comedy character. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IFbx7v via
Could barristers earn more working in McDonald's?
Barristers are considering going on strike over pay, but how does their pay compare? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tholoz via
Autism-anorexia link 'must be acted on'
One in five women presenting to UK clinics with anorexia may also have autism, research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EygpHk via
Trump-Kim summit: What North Korea can learn from Vietnam's women
The two countries have things in common, and where Vietnam has blossomed, North Korea could follow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EdD2Qa via
UK weather: Is hot February down to climate change?
Why have we gone from Beast from the East in 2018 to a weirdly warm February in 2019? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IH5mzN via
M&S and Ocado in £750m home delivery deal
The deal will give M&S a home delivery food service for the first time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ub9wkL via
BBC and ITV in talks over Netflix rival
The broadcasters aim to launch their "BritBox" service in the UK the second half of this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tGzSQ5 via
Wonga causing damage 'from beyond the grave'
Thousands of customers seeking compensation from the collapsed lender are being cast aside, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICNPZF via
Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market
The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vo1HIG via
UK's richest man in £1bn oil and chemicals investment
Ineos boss Jim Ratcliffe says the company will upgrade North Sea pipelines and build new plants in Grangemouth and Hull. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NwMPVz via
Does Help to Buy prop up housebuilders?
The government says it helps people on to the housing ladder. Critics say it just subsidises builders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ThkRCz via
Brexit: No-deal impact assessment published
It says there is "little evidence" that businesses are "preparing in earnest for a no-deal scenario". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tIIwgJ via
Decathlon cancels sports hijab sale in France
Decathlon changes its mind about selling a sportswear hijab in France after it sparks an outcry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tm04xK via
Rail franchise model cannot continue, says review chief
The man leading a review of Britain's rail system says franchising no longer delivers "clear benefits". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EcJkzw via
Fiat Chrysler to invest $4.5bn in US production plants
The says it will create 6,500 new jobs and open the first Detroit assembly plant in 30 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BTq3Tt via
Pfizer: Countries free-riding on US innovation
The pharmaceutical giant says America should fight price controls as part of trade talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XjeVYW via
Marks and Spencer and Ocado in home delivery deal talks
A successful outcome would give Marks and Spencer the online delivery business it is lacking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtfuLf via
Pound rises amid Brexit delay speculation
Sterling hits a 21-month high against the euro as markets price in a possible Article 50 extension. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ugpeeg via
Trump doesn't understand economics, says former Fed chair Janet Yellen
Former US central bank head Janet Yellen says the president has no grasp of key issues or the Fed's purpose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ex64vk via
Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet
The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BUvql6 via
Housebuilder Persimmon's profits top £1bn
The firm also names a new chief executive, following the pay row surrounding his predecessor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NsOSKl via
Gap between rich and poor starts to widen
Income inequality widened last year, reversing the recent trend, as benefits were squeezed but wages rose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H0GAYY via
London black cab drivers lose Uber legal action
The United Cabbies Group say the decision to grant Uber a 15-month permit was "tainted by bias". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XmOlhC via
Zimbabwe introduces RTGS dollar to solve currency problem
The government calls it the RTGS dollar, but what is it and will it solve the country's cash problem? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SrqOsf via
Scottish Power unveils investment plan
The energy giant says it will invest up to £2bn in grid connections and battery capacity at its wind farms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tCqX21 via
What's missing from this bus?
The district of Schaffhausen in Switzerland has integrated a driverless bus into its public transport system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICNOoz via
Paternal leave rights equalised to maternity rights
A father explains why he did not regret taking up the offer of six months paid paternity leave after the birth of his son. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GHSqYA via
Cardinal George Pell Sent to Jail to Await Sentencing on Sexual Abuse Conviction
By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA from NYT World
Pakistani Military Says It Shot Down 2 Indian Aircraft
By MARIA ABI-HABIB, SAMEER YASIR and SALMAN MASOOD from NYT World
Learning With: ‘Chinese Girl Finds a Way Out of Tedious Homework: Make a Robot Do It’
By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network
What a Korean War Peace Deal Could Mean, Decades After the Fighting Stopped
By AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT World
Michael Cohen Plans to Call Trump a ‘Con Man’ and a ‘Cheat’ in Congressional Testimony
By NICHOLAS FANDOS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S.
Quotation of the Day: House Votes to Block Trump’s National Emergency Declaration About the Border
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
Pakistan-India: Pakistan 'shoots down two Indian jets' over Kashmir
Pakistan says the Indian planes were inside its airspace in Kashmir and one pilot has been arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NtbXN9 via
Trump and Kim to start Vietnam summit with dinner
The US and North Korean leaders will have a one-on-one chat on Wednesday, then dinner with aides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T0ZXbA via
Indonesia mine collapse: Dozens buried by landslide in Sulawesi
At least 60 people are feared to have been buried after a landslide at an illegal gold mine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EwXrRq via
House votes to block Trump border wall national emergency
The bill to terminate the president's declaration now moves to the Republican-led Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VltAkD via
Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari re-elected as president
Official returns show Muhammadu Buhari won the election but the opposition rejects the results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TdN4dC via
George Pell: Cardinal's bail revoked after sexual abuse conviction
The ex-Vatican treasurer has been ordered into custody after being convicted of child sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nt31Y7 via
Making a Murderer: Steven Avery wins right to appeal
A US man whose murder conviction was the focus of the hit Netflix series wins a motion to appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EyulBq via
Decathlon cancels sports hijab sale in France
Decathlon changes its mind about selling a sportswear hijab in France after it sparks an outcry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tm04xK via
Michael Cohen 'to accuse Trump of racism and lies'
Donald Trump's former lawyer is expected to accuse the president of possible tax fraud and racism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GNNYHL via
'Thousands of US child migrants sexually abused'
Documents show US agencies received thousands of sex abuse complaints at US detention facilities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TjuNeO via
Amtrak train stuck in Oregon since Sunday is moving again
A 40-hour wait after the Amtrak train hit a tree in Oregon comes to an end as rescuers take it back to Seattle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ss9543 via
Scooter fault leaves Lime riders injured
The bug can mean riders are flung from the scooters while travelling at high speed, Lime warned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H0Bax6 via
US passenger train stuck in snow for nearly 40 hours
The service carrying 183 passengers was stopped by a tree on the track in the state of Oregon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TmuJLe via
Exclusive pictures of final Islamic State group bastion
Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICOOcj via
France debates: Speaking back to President Macron
President Macron has started a nationwide consultation, or Grand Debate, as a way to defuse the crisis of the yellow-vests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TiBjTa via
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un: From enemies to frenemies
The US president and North Korean leader have had a turbulent relationship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ThkYxZ via
The seamstress who sews with her feet
Egyptian seamstress Baraka Shenouda was born without forearms and sews with her feet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NwHEow via
In 1959 a Swiss referendum denied women the right to vote
In 1959 Swiss men took part in a referendum on whether women should be allowed to vote in general elections. Two-thirds said no. Women didn't get the vote until 1971. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GNfMfG via
George Pell to appeal child abuse conviction
Australian Cardinal George Pell is set to appeal, after being found guilty of sexual offences in Melbourne. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2INxRM6 via
Fat rat saved from manhole by German animal rescue
"She had a lot of winter flab," the animal rescuer explained after the rodent was set free. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Td01V7 via
Dutch seize 90,000 bottles of vodka 'bound for North Korea'
Officials suspect 90,000 bottles of vodka may have been headed to the North Korean regime, in violation of UN sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VptBUN via
Locals want Iceland to buy their island
A town in Iceland wants the state to stop an island becoming private property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sp8kbT via
Nigeria election: The challenges waiting for Buhari
The problems the re-elected president of Nigeria will face include corruption and an economic slowdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UawGaQ via
Algerian students protest against Bouteflika's fifth term bid
It is the fifth straight day of protests against the president's decision to run for a fifth term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EiLoWA via
Eritrean Press: Reporting on Africa's most secretive state
A mystery man who reports news from one of the most repressive countries in the world gives his first interview. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tEsjJy via
Viewpoint: Balakot air strikes raise stakes in India-Pakistan stand-off
Air strikes across the border have escalated tensions but it's unclear how Pakistan will respond, writes Ajai Shukla. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GLmhzu via
L.I.R.R. Collision: 3 Killed as 2 Trains Crash Into Car in Westbury
By PATRICK McGEEHAN from NYT New York
