Australia recognises West Jerusalem as Israeli capital
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-46576716https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-46576716
PM Scott Morrison says Australia will not immediately move its embassy from Tel Aviv.
Sat, 15 Dec 2018 04:31:55 GMT
Court rules Obamacare is unconstitutional
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46577152https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46577152
The challenge from a coalition of 20 US states is now likely to go to the US Supreme Court.
Sat, 15 Dec 2018 05:13:03 GMT
Migrant caravan: US to investigate after child dies in custody at border
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46573274https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46573274
A watchdog will investigate how a seven-year-old girl died after being detained by US Border Patrol.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:34:37 GMT
Nigerian military lifts Unicef ban after 'spy' row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46575449https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46575449
The army earlier accused the UN children's agency of spying for Islamists in north-eastern Nigeria.
Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:08:41 GMT
Johnson & Johnson shares drop after asbestos report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46572536https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46572536
Shares drop as Reuters study says firm knew asbestos "lurked" in its talcum powder for decades.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:12:50 GMT
Decorated US soldier 'admitted murder in CIA job interview'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46573452https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46573452
The Green Beret allegedly shot a suspected Taliban bomb-maker in Afghanistan in 2010.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:20:43 GMT
Trump names new acting chief of staff
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46575404https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46575404
Mick Mulvaney will be acting White House chief of staff, replacing General John Kelly.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 23:05:34 GMT
Strasbourg Christmas market shooting: Fourth victim dies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46564086https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46564086
The market where the attack took place reopens, as President Macron visits the city.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 19:31:40 GMT
Yemen war: Firing in Hudaydah raises fears for new truce
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46573156https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46573156
Only a day after warring parties agreed a ceasefire, residents hear shelling in Hudaydah port.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 21:02:49 GMT
Shakira: Colombian pop star accused of tax evasion in Spain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46572272https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46572272
Prosecutors allege the pop singer failed to pay more than $16.3m in taxes between 2012 and 2014.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:29:21 GMT
Eleven die and dozens ill after eating rice at Indian temple
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-46573273https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-46573273
Witnesses say people fell ill after eating rice following a ceremony in the state of Karnataka.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:46:14 GMT
Sarah Papenheim: US student stabbed to death in Rotterdam
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46571782https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46571782
A young American who came to Europe after a family tragedy is stabbed to death in her student complex.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:21:18 GMT
Juncker explains 'nebulous' remark
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46572863https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46572863
Jean-Claude Juncker has spoken about his exchange with Theresa May following his comments about her proposals.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:31:14 GMT
Money spill on US highway sparks cash grab
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46566466https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46566466
Motorists stopped their vehicles and rushed to collect bills scattered on Route 3 in New Jersey.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 13:06:48 GMT
Yellow Vests: Is the symbol spreading across Europe?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46559203https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46559203
The clothing has been used in demonstrations on a wide variety of subjects, in countries across Europe. But what's behind the vest, and what's its future?
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 01:59:44 GMT
I play for Tunisia, but still consider myself Irish - Ayman Mohamed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/africa/46561009https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/africa/46561009
Born in London, raised in Dublin and now based in Africa, Tunisia international Ayman Ben Mohamed has travelled an unusual road to this month's Fifa Club World Cup.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:20:21 GMT
Who is shining a torch for women today?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46569844https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46569844
One hundred years since the first votes were cast by UK women, who is standing up for women's rights today?
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:45:30 GMT
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo: The view from the edge of space
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-46566464https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-46566464
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket ship has made a successful test flight, 82.7km above the Earth's surface.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:43:16 GMT
Pakistan's first female blind cricket team
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46559202https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46559202
Pakistan is in the process of creating its first ever international female blind cricket team.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:05:41 GMT
Miss USA sorry for offending contestants over lack of English
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-46566635https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-46566635
A beauty queen's comments and apology about non-English speaking contestants causes a stir on social media.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:12:32 GMT
Sesame Street: Meet Lily, the first homeless muppet
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46551197https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46551197
Lily, a girl muppet whose family lost their flat, is staying with friends on the street.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 13:12:31 GMT
Festive reindeer for rent at Russian zoo
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-46572039https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-46572039
A Russian zoo is renting out reindeer, foxes and huskies for Christmas and New Year events.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:52:47 GMT
Short tempers flare in NZ buses row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-46553195https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-46553195
Bus drivers in New Zealand's capital Wellington are contesting a ban from wearing shorts.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:23:27 GMT
Tourists risk lives on Polish thin ice
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-46551554https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-46551554
The Polish authorities are trying to stop visitors risking their lives on a frozen mountain lake.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:02:10 GMT
Yemen war: Can ceasefire deal finally bring peace?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46575544https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46575544
Yemen's truce deal is fraught with risk, but it brings the country a step to closer to elusive peace.
Sat, 15 Dec 2018 01:38:50 GMT
How Putin's Russia turned humour into a weapon
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46567364https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46567364
Russia's government wants people to have a laugh - as long as it's at its opponents' expense, and not Mr Putin's.
Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:13:27 GMT
North Korea's high-tech pursuits: Propaganda or progress?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46563454https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46563454
North Korea is trying to develop civilian technologies but can it become an innovation powerhouse?
Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:21:22 GMT
DR Congo elections: Why do voters mistrust electronic voting?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46555444https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46555444
DR Congo is using e-voting for the first time, but is it a secure system?
Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:45:43 GMT
Brexit: EU pledges to May unlikely to placate critics
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46573782https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46573782
Theresa May's Brussels talks were not a failure - but she needs more than the EU's assurances.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:58:44 GMT