By Vikas Pandey BBC News, Delhi India has turned the G20 into a diplomatic spectacle that has never been seen before. After 200 meetings held in 60 Indian cities through the year, the campaign to turn India’s G20 presidency into a global triumph has reached fever pitch in the run-up to the leaders’ summit this…

By Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, Washington Peter Navarro, a former trade adviser to President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to co-operate with a probe into the 2021 US Capitol riot. Prosecutors said Navarro acted “above the law” by ignoring a subpoena from a congressional investigation. He faces up…

By Sam Hancock BBC News Belgium’s justice minister has appeared before parliament after guests at his birthday party were caught on CCTV urinating on an empty police van. Vincent Van Quickenborne insisted he had not known what they did but apologised for the ensuing scandal, nicknamed “Pipigate” by local media. He also denied that the…

A nationwide hunt is under way for Daniel Khalife who escaped from Wandsworth prison in London earlier this week. Police say Khalife escaped the prison by strapping himself to the underneath of a delivery lorry. The lorry was captured on camera as it approached East Putney, it’s not known if the suspect was still strapped…

By Chloe Kim BBC News Canada’s federal government has named an appellate court judge to lead an inquiry into foreign interference in the country’s elections. The announcement comes after months of pressure on Justin Trudeau’s Liberals to launch a full inquiry amid claims of meddling by China. It will look at allegations of interference by…

By Sam Cabral BBC News, Washington Long before news reports exposed the serial lies of embattled US congressman George Santos, research by his own campaign raised several red flags about him. It questioned the New York Republican’s claims about his personal life, CV and campaign finance discrepancies. Portions of the secret research were published on…

By Tiffanie Turnbull BBC News, Sydney Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese came to power last year promising the country would leave the climate “naughty corner”. Long considered a laggard, Australia would now cut emissions, become a renewable energy powerhouse and force the biggest polluters to clean up their act, the new leader declared. “I want…

A driver in Nebraska phoned police to report that he was almost hit by a driver who he said was going in the wrong direction, seemingly unaware that he himself was the one on the wrong side. A deputy was able to arrest the driver before anyone was seriously injured. Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office released…

Plant-based dyeing is big on social media, and an eco-friendly alternative to industrial methods, but what does this ancient craft actually involve? Bel Jacobs talks to experienced practitioners about their passion. Natural dye specialist Babs Behan laughs when asked about her favourite natural dye plant. “Like people, they all have such a beautiful variety of…

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