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Eight dead after stabbing at school in eastern China

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in the city of Wuxi, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MI5KgEP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Parents 'grabbed any child they could' save from Indian hospital fire

People broke windows trying to reach their children at the neonatal ward in Jhansi, local media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cu2iA7U via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ten dead in fire at Spanish care home

The fire broke out in the town of Villafranca de Ebro in north-eastern Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6fxSeIG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Suspects nabbed for 'man in bear suit' insurance scam

Four people are accused of using footage of a fake bear damaging luxury cars to file false insurance claims in California. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CUtJbgI via Carddesignrr Background Removal

The Onion buys Alex Jones's Infowars at auction

Infowars was auctioned as part of a defamation ruling after Jones falsely called the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GFUcZtJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What a Republican trifecta means for Trump's second term

Republicans have won control of both chambers of Congress, yielding Trump limited congressional oversight for at least 2 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nM9ywf4 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trump will understand Chagos deal, UK government says

The Reform UK leader said the agreement to hand over the islands is opposed in the United States. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4BJOIWo via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Israel has missed US deadline to boost Gaza aid, UN agency says

But Israel says it has greatly increased deliveries since being warned of cuts to military assistance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hUgQutK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Silence falls for Armistice Day commemorations

Those who died in two world wars and other conflicts are remembered on Armistice Day across the UK and internationally. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bLQXHeE via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for UN ambassador?

Stefanik has been critical of the UN for what she argues is a lack of sufficient support for Israel's war against Hamas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v0UtiMj via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Massive sex tape leak could be a ploy for power in Equatorial Guinea

Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant in Equatorial Guinea have flooded social media, shocking people in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EaljWJA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ySVGiZW via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Dozens detained after protesters defy ban in Amsterdam

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered following violence against Israeli football fans earlier in the week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2CQbD64 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Pompeii to cap daily tourist numbers at 20,000

Nearly 4 million people visited the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii in 2023, a third more than the previous year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5wfx0sL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Huge protest demands Valencia's governor resign

People are angry at the authorities' handling of floods which killed more than 200 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WSneBDa via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Susie Wiles: Who is Trump's new chief of staff?

The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WNlujUv via Carddesignrr Background Removal

COP29 chief exec filmed promoting fossil fuel deals

Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Feiva8D via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death

One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VeWbHjN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j1qUOWD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

South Korean president sorry for controversies surrounding wife

The first lady is accused of accepting a luxury Dior handbag and stock manipulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1uLyjKG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses

Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6h7jEg0 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

German coalition on brink of collapse after Scholz fires key minister

The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHeljNU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Seven things Trump says he will do as president

From immigration to the Ukraine war - these are the pledges he made ahead of his return to the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BmagefK via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French award

Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vz8yCmi via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Mozambique presidential runner-up escapes alleged assassination attempt

Venâncio Mondlane says people tried to kill him after he went into hiding in South Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WP1kb42 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammed cartoon

The history teacher was killed after giving a lesson on freedom of speech to a class of young teenagers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xCQYMcG via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch: Barcelona airport and highways hit by flooding

Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R5lT3W8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Queen Letizia in tears on visit to flood-hit Valencia

As anger flared in the stricken town of Paiporta, the Queen of Spain, with mud smeared on her face, was seen crying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0qSVFkp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Russia-friendly candidate ahead in Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling

Alexandr Stoianoglo, backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists, has promised a closer relationship with Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZW8E3yB via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Watch as crowd chant 'murderer' and throw objects at Spanish king

Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MiGcaw8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia

There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those affected by catastrophic flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u3mH4Ul via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NrRshya via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Trapped in cars and garages: Why Valencia floods proved so deadly

Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z8OLuwV via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Spain floods: Before and after images show devastation

Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GaNzWs5 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bQVDqkP via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods

At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/URIbmTy via Carddesignrr Background Removal

BBC visits flood devastated Paiporta where dozens have died

The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nrVWxEL via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Tensions rise in Beirut after influx of displaced people

An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BRvf1xN via Carddesignrr Background Removal

China declares success as its youngest astronauts reach space

The BBC’s Laura Bicker sees the Shenzhou 19 spacecraft take off in a record year of space exploration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ilgjcRQ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Scientists say climate change made Spanish floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists from BBC News https://ift.tt/JYrohCp via Carddesignrr Background Removal

France backs Morocco in dispute over Western Sahara

Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ARbehoU via Carddesignrr Background Removal

What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wsadTEY via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Attack on Chad military base kills at least 40 soldiers

No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rJCa6Wl via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Japan's ruling party loses its majority after snap election

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0g2bUYw via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Chaos and political drama rock Japan's snap election

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made a political gamble, and it backfired, leaving a weakened ruling party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UHet35s via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Georgia's PM hails 'landslide' vote condemned as rigged by president

Irakli Kobakhidze tells the BBC he rejects vote-rigging claims, as opposition parties say they will boycott parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XnzBfxF via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Georgia's ruling party leads pro-EU opposition in crucial vote - projection

A partial projection by Georgia's central election commission gives the ruling party almost 53% of the vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ULFsc6E via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gaza war's 'darkest moment' unfolding in north, UN says

Volker Türk has called on world leaders to act, saying states had a duty to ensure respect for international humanitarian law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OM7Vk9j via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Menendez brothers should be freed on parole, says top prosecutor

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ug74JbY via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Kurdish militant group behind attack on Turkish aerospace firm

The PKK says it targeted the defence manufacturer because the weapons it produced had killed "thousands" of Kurds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TQIqfKO via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in coming days

The US believes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may open the door to an agreement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZUIPyTD via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Venice extends tourist entry fee to 2025

The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uqJWYg8 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Liberation theology icon and champion of the poor Gutiérrez dies

Gustavo Gutiérrez founded liberation theology, both revered and reviled in the Catholic Church. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tVZblTR via Carddesignrr Background Removal

North Korea troops in Ukraine would escalate conflict, Lukashenko tells BBC

Vladimir Putin's closest ally speaks to Steve Rosenberg about the war, nuclear weapons and relations with the West. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HLrsTxJ via Carddesignrr Background Removal

US top diplomat issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid

Antony Blinken has told Israel there may be consequences if more aid does not flow to civilians in northern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jRBsX90 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US

At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8mzvXdl via Carddesignrr Background Removal

German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine

The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MQ9pEsA via Carddesignrr Background Removal

'Everyone flew through the air': Survivors describe Israeli strike on Beirut that killed 18

Lebanese tell BBC their residential building was brought down on top of them, killing 18 including children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vEzU9Gm via Carddesignrr Background Removal

Ghana's parliament suspended after chaotic scenes

A row erupted over which party has the majority after it was declared that four MPs had to vacate their seats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KS7fTJ3 via Carddesignrr Background Removal

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