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BBC News - World

Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis, UN warns

UN chief Antonio Guterres warns that developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 19:52:10 -0400)

Russian soldier pleads guilty in first war crimes trial of Ukraine conflict

The 21-year-old admits killing an unarmed civilian, in Ukraine's first war crimes trial since war began.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 15:18:39 -0400)

EU reveals its plans to stop using Russian gas

It will invest in pipelines in other countries but will speed up a shift to green energy.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 13:11:55 -0400)

US mothers warned against DIY baby formula

Desperate mothers are trying to mix their own baby formula, but experts warn of the dangers.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 21:25:41 -0400)

Buffalo shooting: NY probes 'bone-chilling' social media role

Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or plan" the murders.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 17:18:49 -0400)

Taylor Swift graduation speech: Embrace 'cringe'

New York University bestowed the renowned pop singer with an honorary degree.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 18:13:31 -0400)

Trump urges Oz to declare victory in cliffhanger Senate vote

But the too-close-to-call Republican primary in Pennsylvania is likely to go to a recount.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 20:50:52 -0400)

Cost of living: Stock markets fall amid concern over rising prices

US shares saw their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence.

(Thu, 19 May 2022 00:50:07 -0400)

McDonald's and Wendy's sued for burger ads that mislead on size

A lawsuit accuses the firms of advertising burgers that look bigger than they actually are.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 13:07:06 -0400)

Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king to return after two-year exile

Juan Carlos left Spain in 2020 after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 18:19:48 -0400)

AG Perarivalan: India top court frees killer of ex-PM Rajiv Gandhi

AG Perarivalan spent 30 years in jail for procuring batteries used in the bomb to kill India's former PM.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 10:38:55 -0400)

The radio station giving indigenous people a voice

A new station in Panama allows marginalised groups to speak out about their lives and communities.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 19:14:30 -0400)

I learned to sing using YouTube - and now it's my career

A holiday rep who was unable to sing teaches himself then scoops two music awards.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 18:13:21 -0400)

India seeks to win public trust in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's giant neighbour is emerging as one of its biggest providers of aid, after years of mistrust.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 20:16:06 -0400)

Burkina Faso trapped miners: Wives heartbroken but praying for miracles

A month on after a zinc mine was flooded in Burkina Faso, relatives of those trapped refuse to give up.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 20:16:45 -0400)

Mariupol: The 80 days that left a flourishing city in ruins

The Ukrainian port which has seen some of the most intense fighting is now under Russian control.

(Tue, 17 May 2022 18:59:12 -0400)

Meet Gleb and Ukraine?s youth orchestra in exile in Slovenia

A large group of talented young musicians and their families have been evacuated out of Ukraine into Slovenia.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 19:02:14 -0400)

Woman kidnapped as a child reunites with rescuer

Kathy Wrethman, from Australia, has finally come face-to-face with the man who saved her life.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 01:26:17 -0400)

China's silenced feminist: How Sophia Huang Xueqin went missing

BBC Eye investigates the disappearance of Sophia Huang Xueqin, a high-profile feminist journalist who kick-started China?s #MeToo movement.

(Tue, 17 May 2022 19:09:02 -0400)

Scott Morrison crashes into a boy during football match

Scott Morrison was playing five-a-side on the campaign trail ahead of Australia's election on Saturday.

(Wed, 18 May 2022 06:12:24 -0400)

Sweden and Finland formally submit Nato applications

The alliance's secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says it is "a historic moment, which we must seize".

(Wed, 18 May 2022 04:14:14 -0400)