'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US
Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DHmAIp via
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Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid
Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRqujS via
Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks
Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuHl5H via
Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos
Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V7z1In via
San Diego synagogue attack suspect 'evil', says his family
Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LqmVWr via
US Army veteran 'planned to bomb Nazi rally'
The 26-year-old Muslim convert also allegedly plotted terror attacks on Jews and churches. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WcVvE9 via
Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive
Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vsjIui via
'Our water pollution is a cancer'
"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UQTSuB via
Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker
A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfDjtM via
'Russian spy whale'
A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfNGgW via
Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada
Thousands of people were told to evacuate after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Lbt7kS via
How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards
A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMgIDr via
Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods
Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LcXFTf via
UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff
A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GPH2rc via
Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast
A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J1c9CZ via
North Korea TV revamps weather report
North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRp6hm via
Korean elderly back road safety seats
A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PzLLBw via
Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch
Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P via
Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show
Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L8O5k9 via
'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'
What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J31asB via
How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together
Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vrILxN via
Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?
Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vxuj6a via
India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi
Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UT7bL2 via
Teen pays tribute to fallen Marines with prom dress design
Teen pays tribute to fallen Marines with prom dress design A high school student is honoring 25 fallen Marines with her prom dress – which reportedly took her two years to make.
Twitter reacts to video showing cat slide knife under bathroom door: 'Is that a threat!?'
Twitter reacts to video showing cat slide knife under bathroom door: 'Is that a threat!?' This seems like the beginning of a cat-astrophe.
Dateless teen takes prom pictures with 'suave' grandfather: 'I knew he'd come through for me'
Dateless teen takes prom pictures with 'suave' grandfather: 'I knew he'd come through for me' One California teen’s prom pictures have taken social media by storm, for the handsome date that escorted her for the classic photo op.
KPMG fined £6m over ‘improper’ audit
The accountancy giant has been "severely reprimanded" for the way it audited an insurance company. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Lcr2Fl via
Debenhams closures: Four ways to use the empty stores
Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IQFEYO via
Operators say government should lose oversight of rail
Long-distance routes should also be serviced by more than one company to spark competition, they said. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PD6ioK via
Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks
Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vuHl5H via
Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts
Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VFF1aQ via
WeWork office giant plans US share listing
The US firm which offers shared office space around the world is yet to make a profit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XW9yyp via
Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says
Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZIRcmi via
Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive
Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vsjIui via
Mastercard and Visa agree to cut overseas card fees
The European Commission says the deal will lead to "lower prices for European retailers to do business". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vr3Vft via
Labour's John McDonnell says UK economy requires 'revolution'
Shadow chancellor says people want change in a Newsnight series marking Mrs Thatcher's election. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IOGbL3 via
Quietly-spoken investor seeks change at Barclays
British-born but US-based investor Edward Bramson is seeking election to the bank's board on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GPsc5b via
Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant
Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UJwKhr via
Almost a third of graduates 'overeducated' for their job
The Office for National Statistics says 31% of graduates are overeducated for their job. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ULvt9I via
US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate
A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Vr0wMr via
A supermarket is being piloted which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app.
A supermarket is being piloted in London which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PAXyj0 via
How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together
Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vrILxN via
Why the bicycle's future looks bright
The bicycle ushered in a manufacturing revolution as well as a social one, and is doing so again. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PFhFwy via
Is the UK economy at a new moment of sea-change?
Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZL7OcU via
Contaminated blood scandal: Inquiry hearings to begin
A public inquiry starts to hear evidence as families call for "justice" for people affected. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UPScRU via
Japanese Emperor Akihito begins historic abdication
Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GQTfgt via
Anti-social behaviour 'nightmare' ignored, says report
Victims' commissioner says authorities are downplaying the harm caused by crimes such as vandalism. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2LdXrLD via
'Our water pollution is a cancer'
"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UQTSuB via
Rod Rosenstein: US deputy attorney general quits
Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V0Ln4O via
Cambridge investigates its slavery links
The University of Cambridge is to investigate whether it gained financially from the slave trade. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Vu6mfW via
Operators say government should lose oversight of rail
Long-distance routes should also be serviced by more than one company to spark competition, they said. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PD6ioK via
Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'
The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XTHj3o via
Labour to discuss 'confirmatory ballot' for Brexit
The party's governing body will decide whether to back a confirmatory ballot in the EU elections. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PDXkr7 via
IS leader al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UPvYzk via
John Singleton: Boyz N The Hood director dies aged 51
The Oscar-nominated African-American director dies at 51, after his family remove him from life support. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PEPWfd via
'Russian spy whale'
A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WfNGgW via
Music royalties reach record high but songwriters 'on minimum wage'
But there are claims that "a lot of songwriters are making less than minimum wage". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vvW1kM via
Newspaper headlines: Cambridge slavery probe and backlash over rape victim phone demand
Stories about victims of crime, including rape, feature on Tuesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IPjJ4k via
News Daily: NHS blood infection inquiry, and Japanese abdication
Your morning briefing for 30 April 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GRedfb via
Debenhams closures: Four ways to use the empty stores
Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IQFEYO via
Glimpsing a world beyond human extinction
Writer and explorer Robert MacFarlane explores the "underland" beneath our feet. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DFnQMd via
Esperanza Spalding: A jazz singer looking to inspire a generation
Award-winning jazz singer Esperanza Spalding is working to bring the arts to some of the nation's toughest schools. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Wmgnc0 via
The Dorset family who are living plastic-free
The Fynes family decided to go plastic-free after seeing ducks eating rubbish at a picnic site. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZTu1Wy via
A supermarket is being piloted which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app.
A supermarket is being piloted in London which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PAXyj0 via
Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience to improve mental health
Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience, as part of a £10 million programme to improve mental health. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V5nqcO via
Sports Illustrated features first burkini girl
Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J3WWB2 via
Minecraft player loses five-year-long game
Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DCK2qk via
Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch
Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P via
Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show
Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2L8O5k9 via
Is the UK economy at a new moment of sea-change?
Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZL7OcU via
London nail bombings remembered 20 years on
Twenty years have passed since a campaign of terror that killed three people and injured dozens. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J07OQm via
What's happening to rape prosecutions?
Rape victims in England and Wales are being asked to hand their phones to police as evidence. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vsGuCw via
European elections: What pay can UK MEPs expect?
If the UK takes part in the European elections, what pay and benefits can MEPs expect? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GS9jP5 via
Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts
Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VFF1aQ via
WeWork office giant plans US share listing
The US firm which offers shared office space around the world is yet to make a profit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XW9yyp via
Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says
Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZIRcmi via
Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive
Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vsjIui via
Mastercard and Visa agree to cut overseas card fees
The European Commission says the deal will lead to "lower prices for European retailers to do business". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vr3Vft via
Labour's John McDonnell says UK economy requires 'revolution'
Shadow chancellor says people want change in a Newsnight series marking Mrs Thatcher's election. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IOGbL3 via
Quietly-spoken investor seeks change at Barclays
British-born but US-based investor Edward Bramson is seeking election to the bank's board on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GPsc5b via
Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant
Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UJwKhr via
Almost a third of graduates 'overeducated' for their job
The Office for National Statistics says 31% of graduates are overeducated for their job. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ULvt9I via
US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate
A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Vr0wMr via
A supermarket is being piloted which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app.
A supermarket is being piloted in London which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PAXyj0 via
How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together
Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vrILxN via
Why the bicycle's future looks bright
The bicycle ushered in a manufacturing revolution as well as a social one, and is doing so again. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PFhFwy via
Is the UK economy at a new moment of sea-change?
Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZL7OcU via
Paul Begala willing to ‘pay any price’ to ensure defeat of Trump
Paul Begala willing to ‘pay any price’ to ensure defeat of Trump CNN commentator Paul Begala said on Monday night he’d allow any Democrat to murder his own pet if they can beat President Donald Trump in a general election.
Charlize Theron recalls audition with inappropriate movie producer: 'You just go blank'
Charlize Theron recalls audition with inappropriate movie producer: 'You just go blank' Charlize Theron revealed that her first audition was with a producer who tried to be inappropriate with her.
CNN's Don Lemon cuts off guest who accused him of 'contributing' to political divide
CNN's Don Lemon cuts off guest who accused him of 'contributing' to political divide CNN anchor Don Lemon lashed out at former White House aide Cliff Sims over President Donald Trump’s Charlottesville remarks and ended the segment early.
Chip Gaines runs half marathon, crosses finish line with daughter Ella and son Crew in adorable photo
Chip Gaines runs half marathon, crosses finish line with daughter Ella and son Crew in adorable photo Chip Gaines ran a half marathon over the weekend and was even helped across the finish line by his 11-year-old daughter Ella and his 10-month-old son Crew.
Stars react to John Singleton's death: 'We will miss his work and his storytelling voice'
Stars react to John Singleton's death: 'We will miss his work and his storytelling voice' Hollywood is mourning the loss of Oscar-nominated writer and director John Singleton.
New York Times slammed for another Netanyahu cartoon days after 'anti-Semitic' sketch
New York Times slammed for another Netanyahu cartoon days after 'anti-Semitic' sketch The New York Times has been criticized again Monday over yet another caricature of Netanyahu.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry send glamorous wedding gift to Idris Elba, Sabrina Dhowre
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry send glamorous wedding gift to Idris Elba, Sabrina Dhowre Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were unable to attend their friend Idris Elba’s wedding on Friday, but the royal couple still made sure to send a lavish gift to the newlyweds.
New Broadway shows vie to become the next big hit
New Broadway shows vie to become the next big hit For every show that becomes a Broadway staple, there's a batch of shows vying for their shot at longevity.
'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dead at 51
'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dead at 51 Oscar-nominated writer and director John Singleton has died, Fox News has confirmed. He was 51.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Halima Aden makes history as first woman to pose in hijab and burkini
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Halima Aden makes history as first woman to pose in hijab and burkini Sports Illustrated announced that Halima Aden will make history as the first model to pose for its Swimsuit issue wearing a hijab and burkini.
Syrian Refugees Toil on Turkey’s Hazelnut Farms With Little to Show for It
By DAVID SEGAL from NYT Business
Boeing didn’t advise airlines, FAA that it shut off warning system
Boeing didn’t advise airlines, FAA that it shut off warning system Boeing Co. didn’t tell Southwest Airlines Co. and other carriers when they began flying its 737 MAX jets that a safety feature found on earlier models that warns pilots about malfunctioning sensors had been deactivated, according to government and industry officials.
American Airlines crew, passengers saved baby’s life, Florida mother says
American Airlines crew, passengers saved baby’s life, Florida mother says American Airlines crew members and passengers quickly jumped into action last Thursday after an 11-month-old girl started seizing about 10 minutes from landing at DFW International Airport, the girl's mother said.
Escaped snake caught on bus terrifies passengers: 'Never getting on a bus again'
Escaped snake caught on bus terrifies passengers: 'Never getting on a bus again' He must have misssssed his stop.
Tourists warned against taking selfies after Instagram influencer popularizes dangerous spot
Tourists warned against taking selfies after Instagram influencer popularizes dangerous spot “It's really easy just to take that one step too far."
Jamaican resort celebrates James Bond filming with special promotions
Jamaican resort celebrates James Bond filming with special promotions Hotels and resorts are celebrating the return of the 007 film franchise.
Elementary students design crosswalk to encourage drivers to slow down
Elementary students design crosswalk to encourage drivers to slow down A pair of bright elementary school children have designed a 3D crosswalk to get drivers to slow down in their Massachusetts neighborhood.
ASOS confuses customers with neon 'super crop top' that doesn't cover anything
ASOS confuses customers with neon 'super crop top' that doesn't cover anything The new top is high-necked, long sleeved... and doesn't cover your bra.
Fireman surprises teacher girlfriend with a proposal during school fire drill
Fireman surprises teacher girlfriend with a proposal during school fire drill Luckily this surprise proposal didn’t go up in flames.
Glitter garters are sparkly new trend for festival season
Glitter garters are sparkly new trend for festival season The daring look resembles sexy lingerie but is made out of gemstones and sparkles.
Surfers Fight to Block Oil Drilling in the Great Australian Bight
By JACQUELINE WILLIAMS from NYT World
What’s on TV Monday: ‘Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries’ and ‘The Show Must Go On’
By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts
In Spain’s Election, Socialist Party Strengthens Hold on Parliament
By RAPHAEL MINDER from NYT World
Horseman Rides Into Crowd of Anti-Coal Protesters in Australia, Injuring Woman
By DAMIEN CAVE from NYT World
Man in Custody in Connection With 7 Killings in Tennessee, Police Say
By MIHIR ZAVERI and SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S.
Synagogue Shooting Keeps Religious Leaders on Edge: ‘No One Should Be Gunned Down in Worship’
By LOUIS KEENE, JENNIFER MEDINA and ELIZABETH DIAS from NYT U.S.
Quotation of the Day: After Synagogue Attack, a Shared Belief: Protect Sacred Places
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
N.H.L. Playoffs: Reunited Top Line Leads Avalanche Past Sharks
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8, Episode 3 Recap: The Battle of Winterfell Exceeded Expectations
By JEREMY EGNER from NYT Arts
Spain election: Socialists win amid far-right breakthrough
PM Pedro Sánchez seals victory in Spain's election as a far-right party wins seats for the first time. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GEMBsu via
Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed
President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ULUDVB via
San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi describes seeing attacker
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein lost his right index finger in the attack at a synagogue that left one dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W7hTyK via
Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87
The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZI31sH via
Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency
Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zz24TA via
Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week
Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZPO1t8 via
Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?
Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQckQ0 via
Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law
Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XT5oHI via
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VtvR10 via
Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim
A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LceKww via
Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut
Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IZKPVH via
NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead
The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XWgWKj via
The Libyan National Army has launched air strikes on Tripoli
Militia groups unite to defend the Libyan capital from an offensive by eastern leader General Khalifa Haftar. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VFmDil via
Rapping for change in South Africa
Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZIIKDC via
Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church
One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMGqb0 via
Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls
Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZFL1iP via
US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded
A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PBcltZ via
The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage
As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J13FM3 via
EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to
Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XXGQgN via
Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds
Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DExDC2 via
Should these school clubs be kept from parents?
Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DCm3r3 via
'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'
How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6 via
Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?
The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DDxFtW via
Fewer Britons choosing EU countries for holidays, travel firm says
Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans over Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V2dIb2 via
Philip Hammond to decide on future of 1p and 2p coins
The results of a consultation into the mix of coins in circulation will be revealed this week. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GOzS7T via
'Bullying gets you nowhere, it closes people off'
Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO of Graeae Theatre Company, says too much bullying exists in business. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XTID6u via
'I used to sell my packed lunch to my schoolmates'
How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6 via
Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police
Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GOr7dT via
Spain election: Socialists win amid far-right breakthrough
PM Pedro Sánchez seals victory in Spain's election as a far-right party wins seats for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GEMBsu via
Obesity: Study of 2.8 million shows increased disease and death risks
From slightly overweight to morbidly obese, weight gain has "serious implications", researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J7vRgB via
Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed
President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ULUDVB via
Fewer Britons choosing EU countries for holidays, travel firm says
Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans over Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V2dIb2 via
Ashdown Forest: Fire breaks out in Winnie the Pooh wood
Gorse and undergrowth has been burning overnight in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PzVWpG via
Fraudster poses as Jason Statham to steal victim's money
Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UMIX51 via
Two former Bishops of Lincoln failed to act on abuse allegations
The names of 53 clergy and staff were also passed to police years after they could have been, BBC finds. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XRCTtS via
Van Dijk and Miedema win top PFA awards
Dutch duo Virgil van Dijk and Vivianne Miedema win the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year awards for 2018-19. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WcO0go via
University of Liverpool 'discriminating' over deadline extensions
University charging disabled students to extend deadlines due to medical needs. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XXH2g1 via
Slapton Sands: Bootprints mark Exercise Tiger D-Day disaster
An art installation featuring bootprints in the sand commemorates the 749 troops killed 75 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XWVzIN via
Rapping for change in South Africa
Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZIIKDC via
Gwynedd wildlife centre celebrates osprey laying 50th egg
Egg-cellent effort from Mrs G as the bird from a Snowdonia wildlife centre celebrates the milestone. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VpQTxx via
The papers: 'Tories braced for drubbing'
Local election warnings and an obesity study feature on Monday's newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XYYTTR via
News Daily: Rape victims asked for phones, and Spain election
Your morning briefing for 29 April 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J0Eeu5 via
'Bullying gets you nowhere, it closes people off'
Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO of Graeae Theatre Company, says too much bullying exists in business. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XTID6u via
Four things to expect this week
A big week for 1.6 billion people - and if you're in Japan, make sure you have some spare yen. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vswh92 via
Big Ben needs a big hand at the marathon
A London Marathon runner attempting to get into the Guinness book of world records for fastest marathon time dressed as a landmark encounters some difficulty at the finish line from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UGjUQY via
Michael Wolf: The man who found beauty in megacities
Michael Wolf, known for his densely-packed images of Hong Kong and Tokyo, has died aged 64. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V4gOvh via
London Marathon 2019: More than 40,000 taking part
More than 40,000 people take part in the London Marathon, which has raised £1bn since it started in 1981. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PxWlZL via
Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?
Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GQckQ0 via
Titanic brandy flask sold at auction for £76,000
Auctioneers say the flask was "one of the most powerful and emotive" objects recovered from the Titanic. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vsbXEI via
EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to
Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XXGQgN via
Climate change being fuelled by soil damage - report
There's three times more carbon in the soil than in the atmosphere - and deforestation is releasing it. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Wizxjn via
'I used to sell my packed lunch to my schoolmates'
How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6 via
The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage
As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J13FM3 via
How many Labour supporters voted Leave?
Is Nigel Farage right that five million Labour supporters voted Leave? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DGjyEq via
Fewer Britons choosing EU countries for holidays, travel firm says
Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans over Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V2dIb2 via
Philip Hammond to decide on future of 1p and 2p coins
The results of a consultation into the mix of coins in circulation will be revealed this week. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GOzS7T via
'Bullying gets you nowhere, it closes people off'
Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO of Graeae Theatre Company, says too much bullying exists in business. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XTID6u via
'I used to sell my packed lunch to my schoolmates'
How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6 via
Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at developments in the South China Sea, the location of several territorial conflicts in the region.
Mozambique's 2nd cyclone floods northeastern centers
Mozambique's 2nd cyclone floods northeastern centers Rains from Cyclone Kenneth, the second tropical storm to hit Mozambique within weeks, continued to pound the northeastern city of Pemba and surrounding areas causing massive flooding and destruction.
Indians vote in 4th phase of mammoth national election
Indians vote in 4th phase of mammoth national election Indians are voting in the fourth phase of a staggered national election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party facing a major test.
Afghan president holds council to set agenda for peace talks
Afghan president holds council to set agenda for peace talks The Afghan president is hosting a grand council of some 2,500 prominent figures to agree on a shared approach to peace talks with the Taliban.
Indonesia floods kill at least 19, thousands displaced
Indonesia floods kill at least 19, thousands displaced Indonesia's disaster agency says floods and landslides from torrential rains have killed at least 19 people and displaced thousands in the past few days.
Judge rules graft charges to stand against Malaysia's Najib
Judge rules graft charges to stand against Malaysia's Najib Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak has failed in his bid to have seven corruption charges against him dismissed as his trial enters its third week.
SEE IT: Iranian drone purportedly monitored US carrier Eisenhower in Persian Gulf
SEE IT: Iranian drone purportedly monitored US carrier Eisenhower in Persian Gulf Iran’s Revolutionary Guard successfully surveilled the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and another warship in the Persian Gulf, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday.