Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?
The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says....Read More
BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident
The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant. f...Read More
Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g4XtAov Read More
Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yVuHsCF Read More
Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end'
More than 500 political prisoners are thought to still be in jail, despite the releases since the amnesty law was brought in. from BBC New...Read More
Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BX...Read More
Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war. from BBC News https...Read More
Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community
The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UxLKV3h Read More
Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office
The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involve...Read More
Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I4pFq...Read More
Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?
Two-up is a coin toss betting game that was played by Australian soldiers during World War One - it’s now only legal across Australia on 25 ...Read More
Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'
Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night. from BBC News http...Read More
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