On the day of footballer Emiliano Sala’s funeral, his childhood friend and a former coach pay tribute.
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Heather Nauert withdraws nomination as US envoy to UN
President Trump’s pick to be America’s new UN ambassador cites “family interests” for her decision.
Yellow-vest protests: Macron condemns anti-Semitic abuse
A group of protesters in Paris directed insults and anti-Jewish taunts at a prominent philosopher.
Chaka Khan: Why she gets annoyed by her tuneful greeting
The legendary singer on the “mixed blessing” of that track and how the planet feels different without Aretha Franklin.
How a street painter from Benin got an art exhibition in Finland
How Louis Houenoude went from being a barber shop sign painter in Benin to having an exhibition in Finland.
Colobus monkeys in Kenya ‘threatened by humans’
A conservationist is providing a safe space for colobus monkeys in Kenya.
Bollywood’s first major LGBTQ film
‘How I Felt When I Saw That Girl’ is the first major Indian film to focus on a same-sex relationship.
Lee Radziwill: Jackie Kennedy’s sister dies aged 85
The former US first lady’s younger sister, who married a prince and became a fashion icon, dies at 85.
North Korea reveal Donald Trump SHOWDOWN: Kim and US president to meet in Vietnam
NORTH Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un will arrive in Vietnam on February 25 ahead of a planned second summit with US President Donald Trump, it has emerged
US takes aim at bungling EU over failure to act on Venezuela crisis – ‘STEP FORWARD!’
THE US has taken aim at the EU over the Venezuela crisis, demanding Brussels follow other nations and topple President Nicolás Maduro by accepting his opposition as the leader of the crumbling South American country.
Catalan separatists stage mass protest in Barcelona
After 12 separatist leaders went on trial this week, 200,000 supporters march through Barcelona.
Venezuela crisis: US planes carrying aid arrive in Colombia
The aid is being stockpiled in Colombia at the request of self-declared interim leader Juan Guaidó.
Cyclone Oma tracker MAPPED: Where will Cyclone Oma lash WILD weather this weekend?
CYCLONE Oma has been upgraded to a Category 3 storm, according to the Fiji Meteorological Service. But where will Cyclone Oma lash wild weather this weekend?
Missionaries and nurses trapped in Haiti as protests sweep country
A group of 24 Canadian missionaries and another of nurses are among visitors stranded in Haiti by ongoing street protests sweeping through the Caribbean country.
Li Rui: The old guard Communist who was able to criticise Xi Jinping
Li Rui – once Mao’s confidante, later an outspoken critic of the ruling party – has died aged 101.
Emiliano Sala: Mourners pay tribute to coffin in Argentina
Mourners lined the route and clapped as the coffin of Emiliano Sala was carried in his hometown of Progreso, Argentina.
President’s Day 2019: Is there mail on President’s Day 2019?
PRESIDENT’S Day is celebrated on the third Monday of every February every year. But is there mail on President’s Day?
Europeans reveal who they wish was in the White House
Reaction at an international security conference reveals how leaders might not be on the same page.
Nigeria election 2019: Appeal for calm after shock delay
Political parties vent anger at the election commission after voting is postponed at the 11th hour.
Pulwama attack: India mourns Kashmir dead
Thousands attend funerals across India for security force personnel killed in an attack on Thursday.
Islamic State: ‘Thousands of civilians’ still trapped in Baghuz
US President Donald Trump had said on Friday the defeat of IS would come “over the next 24 hours”.
Emiliano Sala funeral: Family and friends pay their respects to football ace in Argentina
THOUSANDS of people have gathered to pay their respect to Emiliano Sala at a wake in the sports hall of his boyhood football club San Martin in Argentina.
Oscars 2019: All awards will be shown live after backlash
The move reverses an earlier decision to give four awards during TV commercial breaks.
St Petersburg university collapse – 20 students buried in rubble at ITMO University
UP to 20 students in Russia are buried beneath tonnes of rubble after a university floor in St Petersburg collapsed, causing 60 people to be evacuated.
Bruno Ganz, who played Hitler in Downfall, dies aged 77
The Swiss was an accomplished actor whose portrayal of Hitler spawned thousands of parodies online.
Salvini reveals May elections will TOPPLE Brussels elite following shock Italy EXIT threat
THE Italian government has continued its row with Brussels – calling the EU out for its “hypocrisy” – after deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini boasted that the EU faces a change after the European elections in May.
US ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick defrocked over abuse claims
Theodore McCarrick is the most senior Catholic figure to be removed from the priesthood in modern times.
UK tourist warning: Foreign office issue ALERT as crimewave grips holiday hotspot
BRITISH tourists are being warned to be on alert about visiting top holiday destination Dominican Republic this half term after a spate of robberies and sexual attacks.
Zimbabwe flooding: Nine rescued from Kadoma mine shaft
Hope had faded for dozens trapped underground after a dam burst nearby.
TITANIC II: China builds £125m FULL-SIZE Titanic replica – pictures
TITANIC II, an almost identical replica of the RMS Titanic which sunk on April 12, 1912, is under construction in China and is set to cost £125 million.
Nigerians react with anger and confusion after presidential elections postponed
It had been a long election campaign, fiercely contested and marked by flashes of violence, but Nigerians were finally looking forward to casting their votes in what is the largest democratic exercise in Africa.
Texas detention centre stops force-feeding migrants
A judge has told officials to stop feeding hunger striking migrants in El Paso through nasal tubes.
Ligue du LOL: Secret boys’ club cyber-bullying shakes French media
Léa Lejeune was harassed by a group known as Ligue du LOL in a scandal that has shaken French media.
EU ON THE BRINK: Rees-Mogg mocks eurozone as panic over ECONOMIC COLLAPSE hits Brussels
LEADING Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg has taken aim at the eurozone’s growth record, claiming that the European project proves “the more Europe, the worse you do” – amid mounting fears over economic collapse in the EU.
India high speed train breaks down on first trip
Brakes on the Vande Bharat Express jammed, a day after the train was inaugurated.
France: Syrian suspect accused of crimes against humanity
French authorities have filed preliminary charges of complicity in crimes against humanity against a Syrian suspected of involvement in a bloody secret police crackdown on opposition activists.
8 miners rescued in Zimbabwe; others remained trapped
Eight artisanal miners who were trapped underground for several days after heavy flooding in Zimbabwe have been rescued, though some of their co-workers are still missing and feared dead.
Iran: Sabotage may be behind failed satellite launches
Iran’s foreign minister says sabotage by the U.S. is a possible reason for Tehran’s failed attempts to launch two satellites in recent months.
Nigerians wake to find a delayed election, with some angry
Nigerians have awakened to find the presidential election delayed a week from Saturday until Feb. 23 because of what the electoral commission has called unspecified “challenges.”
Iran threatens retaliation over car bombing that killed 27
The head of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard has threatened to retaliate against neighboring Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates over a suicide car bombing this week that killed 27 members of the elite organization.
El Salvador: Woman jailed over stillbirth is freed from 30-year sentence
Evelyn Hernández, who says she was raped and did not know she was pregnant, faces a re-trial.
ICYMI: Babies, birds and base jumping…
From cheeky monkeys and tiny triplets to daring deeds, here are a few stories you might have missed.
Paul Manafort should be jailed for 19-24 years – Mueller
US special counsel says Paul Manafort should be jailed for 19-24 years after breaching a plea deal.
Nigeria elections postponed for a week
The country’s electoral commission announces the move just hours before voting is due to begin.
Eskom crisis: Why the lights keep going out in South Africa
How did Africa’s most-industrialised country end up running out of electricity?
Long-nosed lover Cyrano returns to woo Paris in hit play Edmond
A half-British actor is the toast of Paris with his comedy Edmond – a new take on big-nosed Cyrano.
Cash-strapped Pakistan rolls out red carpet for Saudis
Imran Khan needs Saudi money to stave off an economic bail-out – but this is not a one-way relationship.
Week in pictures: 9 – 15 February 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.
Vitiligo: Skin condition bought Kenyan friends closer together
Kenyan friends Julie Asuju and Wangui Njee talk about their experiences of living with Vitiligo.
‘I’d rather have my son than a hero’
Thirty years after Soviet troops pulled out of Afghanistan, the BBC went to meet the mother of a soldier killed in the disastrous war.
Emiliano Sala’s funeral to take place in hometown in Argentina
A service for the Cardiff City player, who died in a plane crash last month, will be held in Argentina.
Aurora shooting: Five dead in Illinois workplace attack
The gunman was also killed and five police officers were struck by gunfire, a police spokesman says.
Haiti President defiant amid deadly protests and calls for his resignation
Haitian President Jovenel Moise has rejected calls for his resignation and promised unspecified economic measures after more than a week of deadly anti-government protests.
Call to ban killer robots in wars
Scientists have called for a ban on the development of weapons controlled by AI.
The community that rejected Amazon
Amazon’s plans for a campus in Long Island City bitterly divided a community grappling with rapid change.
Hiker speaks after taking on mountain lion…and winning
Travis Kauffman was hiking in Colorado when he came toe-to-toe with a young mountain lion.
Jussie Smollett: Brothers held over ‘attack’ on Empire actor
US police detain two Nigerian men, one of whom worked on Jussie Smollett’s TV show Empire.
Canadian girl found dead as police alert sparks complaints
Canada police rebuke people who complained of intrusive alerts which led to the girl’s father’s arrest.
A WWI letter was found in a box of old papers after almost 102 years
A Canadian antique dealer stumbled on an unlikely treasure in a bunch of old papers she bought for a dollar — a letter written by a World War I soldier almost 102 years ago.
Dozens of bodies found in north-west Nigeria
Police find the bodes of 66 people, including 22 children and 12 women, killed in villages.
Spanish PM sets snap election for April
The minority Socialist-led government lost the support of Catalan MPs over the budget.
Colin Kaepernick: Former NFL quarterback settles ‘collusion’ case
Colin Kaepernick and former team-mate Eric Reid reach settlements with the NFL over ‘collusion’ cases against team owners.
Mexico border wall: Trump defends emergency move
The US president confirms he will use emergency powers to build a wall on Mexico’s border.
Hong Kong seizes $1m worth of rhino horn at airport
Two men carrying at least 24 severed rhino horns have been arrested at Hong Kong airport’s customs.
General Joseph Votel breaks rank with Trump over Syria
The US general leading the fight against the Islamic State group has warned against withdrawing troops.
Vodka firm loses valuable iceberg water in apparent heist
Canadian police are investigating who took 30,000 of litres of iceberg water from the distiller.
Fijians fume at India land swap
Suva residents question moves to allow a diplomatic mission to be built in a botanical gardens.
India: Pakistan had ‘direct hand’ in deadly convoy strike
India said there was “incontrovertible evidence” that Pakistan had a “direct hand” in a bomb attack on a convoy that killed 37 paramilitary soldiers in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Russian leaflets denigrate ‘novichok’ scientist Vladimir Uglev
A scientist who gave details of the Salisbury nerve agent is branded a “paedophile” in Russia.
81-year-old is sole resident of remote, disputed island
In 1991, Kim Sin-yeol and her husband made the unusual decision to move to a lonely outcrop of islands at the heart of a long-standing territorial dispute between Japan and South Korea.
Afghan government ‘cannot be sidelined’ in peace talks
In a BBC interview, President Ashraf Ghani says his government is in contact with the Taliban.
Vatican envoy to France under investigation for sexual assault
The Vatican’s envoy to France, Archbishop Luigi Ventura, is under investigation for sexual assault, a French judicial source told CNN Friday.
Pulwama attack: India will ‘completely isolate’ Pakistan
A minister vows to cut Pakistan off from the world as India mourns 46 troops killed in Kashmir.
Vatican envoy Luigi Ventura faces sexual assault claim
Archbishop Luigi Ventura, ambassador to France, is alleged to have molested a junior official.
How fake news was weaponized in Nigeria’s elections
As denials go, it was extraordinary and more than a little surreal.
How far might India go to ‘punish’ Pakistan?
India’s government is talking tough after a car bombing killed 46 Indian troops. How far could tensions escalate?
Bird ready to soar after dream start to season
Sam Bird says he’s still pinching himself ahead of this weekend’s Mexico City E-Prix after his stunning start to the Formula E season propelled him to the top of the drivers’ standings.
How the tragedy of Appie Nouri changed Ajax for ever
“You never know [how good he could have been],” says a visibly emotional Danny Blind, Ajax’s former manager and the head of its academy, as he remembers the impact Abdelhak Nouri had at the Dutch club.
US border agency sued for detaining two Spanish speakers
US citizens Ana Suda and Martha Hernandez were detained in Montana last May for speaking Spanish.
Eagle rescued after huge ice ball grows on its tail
A bald eagle had to be rescued after a 20cm ice ball grew on its tail.
Ko Ni: Gunman gets death penalty in murder of Myanmar lawyer
A gunman has been sentenced to death for the murder of Muslim lawyer Ko Ni in Myanmar.
California mudslides: Buildings collapse after severe weather
Buildings have collapsed and roads have been left impassable after mudslides and flooding.
Toxic alcohol kills dozens in northern India
One woman lost five members of her family, including her husband, after the illegal alcohol was served at a mourning event.
FURIOUS Russia attacks US-proposed sanctions – ‘It’s INSANE and reckless’
FURIOUS Russian officials have attacked the US, branding proposed new sanctions against the country as “insane” and “reckless”.
Cyclone Oma vortex to strengthen while on path to New Zealand – storm MAPPED
CYCLONE Oma, a category two tropical storm, is strengthening on the approach towards north-west New Caledonia.
NATO CONFRONTS Putin – Alliance sends WARSHIPS to Black Sea and plans aid to Ukraine
IN A move which risks infuriating Russia, NATO is looking to increase support for Ukraine, currently in conflict with Russian-backed separatists, and will hold naval exercises in the Black Sea.
Ivanka Trump may be FORCED to testify in Mueller investigation into Russian collusion
IVANKA Trump may be forced to testify in the Robert Mueller investigation into alleged Russian collusion during US President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign.
Donald Trump’s national emergency to be BLOCKED by courts amid border wall ROW
US President Donald Trump’s proposed national emergency declaration will almost certainly be blocked by the courts, according to the Justice Department.
How ‘Parkland tourism’ led to this floral memorial
A teacher and a pupil at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School gave people a focal point for their grief and curiosity.
What are the biggest threats to humanity?
Why asteroids and volcanoes aren’t the greatest problems facing life on Earth.
Africa’s week in pictures: 8-14 February 2019
A selection of photographs from around the African continent this week.
Quiz of the Week: Who declined to sing at the Grammys?
It’s the weekly news quiz – have you been paying attention to what’s been going on in the world during the past seven days?
Sexual harassment: ‘I was terrified to report it’
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, apps are helping victims gather and share evidence.
Trump in good health despite weight in obese range – doctor
The president is a few pounds heavier and taking a higher dose of cholesterol medicine, his doctor says.
Jody Wilson-Raybould: Three ways this could be a problem for Trudeau
Allegations of political interference have turned into a major headache for the Canadian PM.
At least 40 killed in Kashmir bomb attack on Indian paramilitary
At least 40 people were killed Thursday afternoon when a bomb exploded near a convoy of Indian paramilitary personnel in Indian-controlled Kashmir, according to Kashmir police.
Trump to sign border security bill and declare emergency over wall
He will declare a national emergency to fund his major campaign promise of a US-Mexico border wall.
S American nations bid for 2030 World Cup
Chile will join Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in making a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Real-life trolling: When a ‘roast’ becomes harassment
People are trying to recreate comedy roasts online and getting it horribly wrong. What are the rules?
Seven-year-old ‘Blaze’ may be the fastest in the world
Rudolph ‘Blaze’ Ingram has his sights set on smashing Usain Bolt’s 100m world record.